ST. BRIGID CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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December
2015
Newsletter
L.Papaloni…........Superintendent
905-890-1221
A. DaSilva…. ………..…Trustee
416 -709 -5679
V. Pugliese ……………Principal
C. Rice ....……….........Secretary
C. Mexner - School Council Chair
PARISH
St. Jerome
8530 Chinguacousy Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 5G4
Tel: 905-455-4260
Fax: 905-450-6326
Pastor
Fr. J. Kolodynski
School Hours
Start:
Recess:
Lunch:
Recess :
Dismissal:
8:50
11:00 – 11:15
11:55 – 12:55
2:20 – 2:35
3:20
Love
Learn
Light”
An Advent Prayer
Dear God, our Father,
when your precious Son
became a tiny baby
in a stable in Bethlehem
in poverty and simplicity,
You changed our world.
As we imagine those surroundings,
we join with the shepherds
and the wise men
in wonder and praise.
During this Advent season,
help us to remember
the true meaning of Christmas
and not be consumed
by the commercialism
that can easily dominate the season.
We thank you
for our material lives,
praise you
for our spiritual lives,
and trust in you
for our eternal life.
Amen.
Advent Mass
We will be celebrating our Advent Mass on Wednesday December 9th, at 10:00a.m.,
at St. Jerome Church with Father Jan Kolodynski. All students will be bussed to
the church. Please join our students and staff, as we come together in preparation
and celebration of the Eucharist.
Principal’s Message
This past Sunday, we celebrated the first Sunday of
Advent. The word Advent is a Latin word that means
“the coming.” It is a time when we remember Jesus’
first coming, and prepare our hearts for a new coming.
In the Liturgical calendar, the four weeks leading up to
Christmas Day, Christians all over the world prepare for the
celebration of the coming of the Lord into the world, through the
birth of Jesus.
Advent provides us with an opportunity to re-evaluate our
priorities. It is not only a time for meditation and prayer, but also
a time for active service towards those who are poor in body and
poor in spirit. It is a time to set aside differences and unite in
peace and love.
This is a wonderful time of year. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and
the wonders of his life seem so apparent in the celebrations of
the season. The birth of Jesus signalled to the world a hope…..a
hope for peace and kindness among all peoples. As a people of
hope, we walk together through this time of ‘waiting,’ knowing
that God’s love for us is unlimited.
During the busy holiday season it is easy to get
caught up in the preparations and festivities that we
forget to take time to reflect and give thanks. I would like to take
this opportunity to give thanks:
for the students of St. Brigid School; for their warmth and
enthusiasm;
for the staff of St. Brigid School. A hard-working, dedicated
and talented group that ensure the students are learning in a
safe, stimulating and Catholic environment;
for the parents and guardians for their support and
generosity;
for our Trustee, Anna Da Silva and our Superintendent,
Lucy Papaloni for their continual support;
to the Catholic School Council who have worked so hard at
providing valuable and positive enhancements that assist in
the education of the students;
for our Parent Volunteers who support student learning and
school activities;
for Father Jan Kolodynski for his spiritual leadership, for the
Masses and celebrations that he shares with us, for his visits
and for his support.
As Christmas quickly approaches, it is our hope that the true
Spirit of Christmas will be reflected in our daily lives at school,
at work and at home, just as Christ gave Himself to us at His
birth.
On Behalf of the staff of St. Brigid School, we wish to extend to
all members of our community, a hope that the
Christmas Season will be filled with the peace and
joy of Christ and that the New Year will bring much
health and prosperity for all.
V. Pugliese
Christmas Break
The Christmas Break will begin on Monday, December 21 st
2015. The last day for school will be on Friday, December 18 th,
2015. School will commence in the New
Year, on Monday, January 4th, 2016.
Mitten Tree
You will notice our Mitten/Scarf Tree in the front foyer of our
school. During this season of Advent, we not only prepare
ourselves through prayer and quiet renewal for the birth of Jesus,
we also prepare by remembering those who are less fortunate in
our world. The St. Brigid community has a wonderful history of
being very generous all year round. At this time we ask you, as
you have done year after year, to send in hats, mittens and
scarves for our tree. All items will be delivered to St. Louise
Outreach Centre to be given to those in need in our community.
Kindergarten Advent Celebration
Please join our kindergarten students as they celebrate Advent as
a group. Our celebration will take place on Tuesday December
15th at 2:15 pm. in the gymnasium. Our kindergarten classes will
come together to present a very special production.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
On Wednesday December 16th, Santa Claus will be visiting St.
Brigid School. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will be
spending some quality time with Santa. Santa
will be telling stories, singing songs and playing
games with our students. Please note, there will
be photo opportunities for students in Junior and
Senior Kindergarten.
St. Brigid Coat Drive!
This year once again, the St. Brigid Diversity Team is organizing
a Coat Drive! From December 1st until December 16th, St. Brigid
will be accepting donations of gently used coats. The coats will
then be donated to the St. Louise Outreach Center, located in
Brampton. What a great way to help families in need, right here
in our own community!
We are looking for coats for all ages, from newborn to adult.
Please ensure that the coats are clean and in good condition.
Coats may be sent to school with your child or brought directly
to the front foyer and placed in the boxes marked “Coat Drive”.
We thank you in advance for your donations!
The St. Brigid Diversity Team.
St. Jerome Parish News:
Please note the following schedule for Christmas
Holidays
Christmas Eve
December 24th
5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.,
9:30 p.m., 12 Midnight
Christmas Day
December 25th
10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God
5:00 p.m.
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Operation Christmas Child
The Advent season here and at St. Brigid we have started off with
the spirit of giving. Staff and students happily participated in
Operation Christmas Child once again with great success. A
heartfelt Thank You goes out to all of the staff, students and
families of the St. Brigid community for generously participating
in Operation Christmas Child.
This Christmas many
underprivileged children will have a gift to open and a smile on
their face because you chose to share God’s love. St. Brigid
donated 56 love-filled shoeboxes to Samaritan’s Purse, which
were dropped off by Mrs. Graver and will be delivered in time
for Christmas. A big thank you to our Parent Council for
supporting this initiative and paying for the shipping cost of
sending out all the packages. On behalf of Mrs. McPhee and the
Catholic Youth Ambassadors, thank you once again and let us
pray that everyone’s Christmas is filled with peace and love.
Christmas Cards for Soldiers
Once again this Advent season, Mrs. Turner has organized the
"Christmas cards for soldiers" initiative within our school
community. Over one hundred personal Christmas cards are
being sent on behalf of our students to our serving soldiers
overseas. The students are enthusiastically embracing this
activity, understanding fully that on our behalf, many military
personnel are away from their families over the holidays.
December 31st
Solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God
(Holy Day of Obligation)
January 1, 2016
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Missed School Work due to Absences
When children are absent from school they miss important
lessons and work that extends from these teachings. If a child is
absent due to illness we kindly request that children get the
needed rest they require so they can come back to school healthy.
The teachers will not be sending daily work home for your
son/daughter to “catch up.” They will spend time assisting
students on their return to school. If your child is absent due to
extended illness, please contact the school.
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The beginning of the Liturgical year begins with Advent.
Advent is the period beginning with the Sunday nearest the feast
of St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30th) and embraces the
four Sundays preceding Christmas Day. The first Sunday may
be as early as November 27th, and then Advent has twenty-eight
days, or as late as December 3rd, giving the season only twentyone days.
Advent is the season of hope, preparation, expectation and
celebration. The word “advent” is Latin for “a coming or
arrival”. It refers not only to the preparation for the arrival of
Christ’s birth but is also a time to remind us of our redemption
and of the second coming of Jesus that is to come. In Advent we
are called to prepare ourselves for the birth of Christ, to prepare
our souls for Christ through Holy Communion and to make
ourselves ready for Jesus’ final coming as judge, at the end of
the world. The Advent activities and traditions are grounded in
the Scriptures, even though some of the symbolism and stories
surrounding them have changed over time. The focus continues
to be the great news that the Messiah was and is coming and how
we live out our heartfelt longing for both.
The oldest document in which we find the length and practices
of Advent mentioned is a passage in the second book of the
History of the Franks by St. Gregory of Tours. In it he states that
St. Perpetuus, one of his predecessors, (approx. 480 A.D.) had
decreed a fast three times a week, from the feast of St. Martin
until Christmas. Whether St. Perpetuus, by his regulations,
established a new custom, or merely enforced an already existing
Church law is difficult to say. The first authoritative mention of
Advent in the Catholic Church appears in the Synod of Lerida
(AD 524). The observance of Advent originally began as a
period of fasting, similar to Lent. Although the practice of
abstention was later relaxed, Advent retains the spirit of
atonement and penitence.
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic
tradition; however, the actual origins are uncertain. By the
Middle Ages, Christians had adapted a Scandinavian tradition of
placing lighted candles in a circle and praying to God, and used
Advent wreathes as part of their spiritual preparation for
Christmas.
The Advent wreath is the most recognizable symbol of this
season. The wreath is comprised of four candles that symbolize
and focus our attention on the coming of Christ, the Light of the
World. The wreath is made up of various evergreen branches,
signifying continuous life and the freshness and vitality of the
relationship among God, humanity and of creation. The circle
of the wreath, which has no beginning or end, symbolizes the
eternity of God, the immortality of the soul the eternal Word of
God, and the everlasting life found in Christ.
The lighting of the candles represents the progressive revelation
of God - fully realized in the birth and life of Jesus. The first
candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent. This candle, the
Candle of Hope, reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied
hundreds of years before He was born. It symbolized the hope
of Israel and the hope that we have in Jesus. The candle’s purple
colour represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
The second candle is lit on the second Sunday of Advent.
This is the Candle of Peace, which reminds us that Jesus is the
Prince of Peace. His light helps us find ways to share God’s
peace with others. The purple candle reminds us that it was Jesus
– King, who was born in the manger in Bethlehem.
The pink candle is the Candle of Joy. This candle is lit on the
third Sunday of Advent. The Candle of Joy recalls the angels
joyfully singing about the birth of Christ. We are reminded that
God sent His angels to proclaim His arrival to the common man
(shepherds) and that He still uses the ordinary people to spread
the good news of Christ. The pink candle represents God’s love
and faithfulness to his people throughout the ages.
On the final Sunday of Advent, the fourth candle is lit. This is
the Candle of Love. It reminds Christians that God loves them
enough to send his only Son to earth. We are also reminded that
we are God’s disciples on earth and to love one another. The
purple candle represents the King’s birth that the Angels were
announcing to the world, as they trumpeted His glory.
Some modern day adaptations include a white candle placed in
the middle of the wreath. This is the Christmas Day Candle
which represents Christ, and is lit at the Christmas Eve Vigil on
Christmas Eve. It reminds us that Jesus is at the centre of our
world and is eternal. The light again signifies Christ, the Light
of the world. We remember the birth of our Lord, as the prophets
promised so long ago and are filled with wonder and amazement,
as were the shepherds in the fields.
For Catholics, Advent is a time of reflection about the amazing
gift that God gave to us in the person of His Son who came to
live among us on earth. It is also an opportunity to restore Jesus
to His rightful place as the center of our holiday celebrations!
Advent is, appropriately, both sombre and joyful!
EQAO Results
Last spring, the EQAO reading, writing and mathematics
assessment was conducted in grade 3 and 6 classes across the
province. This assessment is considered a “snapshot” of the
children’s performance based on their respective grade level
expectation.
At St. Brigid we are proud of the achievement of our students
and use the data collected from the EQAO assessment, along
with other data collected, to improve instruction and focus
learning. Unlike previous years, statistics for provincial results
are not available.
Grade 3 (All Students)
Levels 3 & 4
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Grade 6
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
St. Brigid
82
85
79
DPCDSB
71
76
64
(All Students)
Levels 3 & 4
St. Brigid
91
91
79
Extended French Information Meeting
Grade 4 parents/guardians who wish to enroll their child in a
Grade 5 Extended French class for September, 2016 are invited
to attend an information meeting at:
School: St. Monica
Address: 60 Sterritt Drive,
Brampton - L6Y 5B6
Date:
Thursday January 14, 2016
Time:
7:00 pm
At the present time, the above mentioned school is the designated
centre for our area. Applications will be accepted at that centre
until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Late Arrivals
With the colder weather we have had a number of
students arriving at school after the bell has rung.
School begins promptly at 8:50 am. Parents are
encouraged to have their children at school at least five minutes
before the bell. Children who are late must report to the office
and sign in. Students who arrive late for school are missing
valuable learning time. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Full-Day Kindergarten Registration for 2015-16
Registration for Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2016-17 school
year, will take place at St. Brigid on the following days:
Monday, January 25, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Snow Date:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information about registration and the Full-Day
Kindergarten program, call St. Brigid School or visit
www.dpcdsb.org.
Parent Evening to Support the Transition of Children with
Differing Abilities into Kindergarten 2016
There will be an information session for parent(s)/guardian(s) of
children with differing abilities including vision, speech,
hearing, autism, physical/medical and/or developmental delays
who are transitioning to Kindergarten in September 2016. The
information session will be held at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board -- Catholic Education Centre (40
Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga), Room 301 on
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Snow
date Wednesday, January 13th, 2016. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are
also reminded to register their child at our school office
3. A REFLECTIVE AND CREATIVE
THINKER WHO:
 Recognizes there is more grace in our
world than sin and that hope is
essential in facing all challenges.
 Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas
in light of the common good.
 Thinks reflectively and creatively to
evaluate situations and solve
problems.
 Makes decisions in light of gospel
values with an informed moral
conscience.
 Adopts a holistic approach to life by
integrating learning from various
subject areas and experience.
 Examines, evaluates and applies
knowledge of interdependent systems
(physical, political, ethical, socioeconomic and ecological) for the
development of a just and
compassionate society.
Catholic School Council News
School Council was proud to be part of our School Mosaic
Icon Blessing held on November 24, 2015 with Father Jan.
Our beautiful icon of Jesus as we enter our school, enriches
values we teach our children in our faith. Jesus is our
guidance as we leave home to have him with us, at school,
and play. And he watches us as we leave daily. Without your
contribution and support with Fundraising event such as
chocolates and pizza days we could not have done this.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Cow Over Moon Production presented Jack In the Bean Stalk
on November 17th 2015. It was enjoyed by all at school –
teaching students the valuable lessons of greed, the
importance of community, and understanding that what really
matters.
Special Lunch Days. Thank you for on-going support with
our Pizza day. Our next Pizza day is on December 11th 2015.
New forms for next cycle will be available soon.
Operations Christmas Child Shoebox will be receiving 56
boxes filled with school supplies, toys, socks, hairbands, for
girls and boys around the world! Our School Council
provided the shipping for the 56 boxes that our students filled.
Santa is so proud that he is visiting us twice this year.
We will be hosting our First Annual Christmas Festival Event
on Thursday Evening, December 10th 2015 from 6:30-8:00
pm. There will be gingerbread cookie decorating, pinecone
ornaments, snowflakes, photo booth and other Christmas
activities. Santa Claus will visit read us a story and take
pictures. Hot chocolate and Christmas treats will also be
available. We are asking that families bring either a new toy
for our Toy Drive, a donations to our Sponsor Child – Daniel,
or a donation to support our mitten tree.
Please join us for our next School Council meeting on
January 26th, 2016. Please note that this meeting will be on a
Tuesday evening. Come out and share your ideas
ATTENTION DOWNHILL SKIERS!!
St. Brigid is pleased to provide grade 5 to 8 students with an
opportunity to participate in learn to ski program at Blue
Mountain Resort in Collingwood. This program aims to provide
students with the opportunity to increase their physical fitness
through the exciting and fun sport of skiing. This is an excellent
opportunity for students to learn a new skill and work at their
own levels to achieve success. Skiing is set for the following
dates:
 Friday January 29th
 Friday February 26th
 Wednesday March 9th
Please note that if school busses are cancelled on a ski date, then
we will not be going to Blue Mountain and a new ski date will
be scheduled.
Twitter
DPCDSB is now on Twitter! For the latest board news and
information, follow us @DPCDSBSchools.
ECO SCHOOL
Our Earth Flag is on its way to Paris! Last year our
students took a pledge to “Make Earth Day Every
Day and reduce their carbon footprint.” The Flag is an
artistic symbol of the commitment of Canadians to
fight climate change, and will be brought to the Paris
Climate Conference (COP 21) in Paris in December.
Signed by 250,000 people across the country
since Earth Day 2015, the Flag represents every
province and territory. Most signatures are from
school-aged children ineligible to vote but who want to
be part of a National effort to reduce carbon and
address climate change. Many prominent artists,
musicians and politicians have also signed the flag,
including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Check out The 2015 Earth Flag website to get more
information.
Parents we continue to promote “Think Green
Thursdays” at St Brigid. Please remember to send
litterless lunches with your child by using reuseable
containers.
Book Fair News
Our Scholastic Book Fair was a great literary event this past
month. Once again our students and community came out to
support this amazingly fun fundraiser. Students were super
excited to see all the items for sale at the Book Fair and even
more excited to learn that the library would be getting some of
these. Your generous support helped to raise money for our
school library. These funds will be used to purchase new books
from Scholastic for the library that your children will be able to
enjoy. Thank you once again for coming out to visit the
Scholastic Book Fair.
Weather Cancellations
There may be days during the upcoming winter months when
inclement weather presents a potential safety hazard. It is
essential that parents discuss with their children the procedures
they wish them to take to get home safely. This discussion
should include: where should the child go, if parents are not
home.
Please be advised that during the winter months, inclement
weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular
school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation
and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 am. If buses are
cancelled in the morning, they will not operate in the afternoon.
Therefore students transported to school by parents require the
same transportation home. Parents/guardians are asked to
monitor the following radio/television to receive bus
cancellation/school closure information:
CHUM AM1050
CFRB AM1010
CFTR AM680
CBC FM99.1
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
CTV
You
FM93.1
FM Z103.5
FM97.3
EZ ROCK
AM860
CJBC (FR)
CJCL AM590
CHFI FM98.1
CANADA AM
GLOBAL NEWS
CITYPULSE
may
go
to
www.stopr.ca for daily
bus
cancellations
delays.
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Cold and Flu Season
As cold and flu season approaches, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board continues to be vigilant in ensuring that
our schools are clean and that our school communities are
educated regarding good hand hygiene and cough
etiquette. These practices are promoted on an ongoing basis, but
as the prevalence of colds and flu increases, our board increases
the cleaning of contact surfaces, as well as reminds schools to
review cold and flu prevention with students and staff. Many
resources are utilized from our regional health units.
A reminder, as well, that communicable diseases can be
contracted in public places throughout the year. For example,
cold-related viruses, such as Enterovirus, are transferred from
person to person through hand contact. Cold and flu viruses
typically peak from December through February, but can start as
early as October. Please assist us by reviewing good hand
washing procedures, as well as other preventative measures, as
outlined in the various Peel Health resources available to you
through their websites. As always, children who are unwell,
should be kept at home. Also available on the Peel Health
websites are the schedules of local Flu Clinics.
For more information, visit the health unit websites: Peel Health
website: http://www.peelregion.ca/health.
Winter Weather Reminders
Our winter season is fast approaching! Please assist
us in encouraging your children to dress
appropriately for the cold weather. We want our
students to feel comfortable outdoors and not get
chilled because of inappropriate winter dress.
Except under unusual conditions, students will go
outside during recess and lunch hour. The outdoor
break allows for fresh air and exercise. Health
officials indicate that the fresh air is good for
children...not harmful, as long as students are dressed
properly. Please listen to weather reports and
ensure that children are dressed appropriately for
the weather.
Unfortunately, some of our children do come to
school feeling sick and with fevers. We do not have
the facilities to care for sick children and sick
children are not capable of concentrating on learning. Therefore,
if your child complains of a sore stomach, sore throat or aches
and pains, please do not send him/her to school. It is harmful to
the health of your child and the rest of the school population. All
children who come to school are expected to participate in
outdoor recreation at recesses. Generally speaking, if a child is
well enough to come to school he/she is well enough to go
outside at recesses and lunch hour.
For our younger students, it would be helpful if parents were to
label items of clothing with their child’s name, so that each
person can more easily locate his/her own clothing from the class
coat rack area. Each term many items make their way to the
“Lost and Found” bin and are never claimed. Labelled items can
be returned more easily and mixed up items sorted out more
readily. If your child brings home any clothing item by mistake,
please return it to the school so that this mix up
may be corrected.
Snow and Ice
Please remind your children that their safety is of
the utmost importance to us. Snow is always to stay
on the ground. Throwing or kicking snow and ice is
not permitted here at St. Brigid School. Often during
recess, when there is snow and ice, students spend
their time building snow forts. Students are reminded that at St.
Brigid, we create and we do not destroy. Also, all students are
included in our activities.
Indoor Footwear
Students are expected to wear shoes in the school building at all
times. Please note that in the event of an emergency evacuation,
students will not have the opportunity to put on shoes, boots,
clothing articles, etc. Please ensure that your child has an extra
pair of shoes at school, to keep their feet dry and warm
during wet and/or snowy weather. A change of
clothing stored in a child’s backpack, may also be a
good idea for younger students.
Front Foyer Mosaic Icon Blessing
We were proud to have Father Jan officiate over the blessing our
new front foyer icon on November 24th. Father instructed us on
the sacredness of the icon and the beauty of Jesus the Teacher.
We were honoured to have the Director of the Dufferin Peel
Catholic District School Board, Mr. J. Kostoff and the
Superintendent of the Mississauga Brampton Central Family of
Schools, Ms. L. Papaloni, attend this very special occasion for
the St. Brigid community.
Dates to Remember
Dec. 1
Intermediate Volleyball
Congratulations to both the intermediate girls and boys
volleyball teams. Both teams participated in the Family mini
tournament, with both teams finishing third. The teams worked
hard throughout the season and continued to develop their skill
levels. They represented St. Brigid School with pride and
dignity. Their coaches, Mrs. Serrentino, Ms. Duliunas and Mr.
Fitzpatrick were proud of their athleticism and their dedication
to the team.
Thank you to all our coaches for their hard work and their
willingness to give up so much of their time for the students of
the school.
ATTENDANCE
VERIFICATION
905-454-0316 & PRESS 1
End of the Day Parking
Dismissal time is a very busy time of day and the safety of our
students must be our number one priority. As such, please be
aware that at the end of the school day entrance to the school
driveway is restricted to busses only. This is done to prevent
vehicles from driving on school grounds while students are
exiting the school grounds. The gates at the parking lot are also
closed at this time, and will not be opened until our students and
busses have left school grounds. If you are parked in the parking
lot, we ask that you respect our policy and wait until our gates
are opened by a staff supervisor. Also, please be aware that our
drive way is one way, with the entrance at the east end of the
school. Please do not enter the school grounds through the exit
drive at the west end. We thank you for your cooperation.
Mr. Sub Lunch
Christmas Coat Drive Begins
Dec. 2
Lunch Moms
Dec. 3
Rosary Apostolates
Dec. 4
Virtue Assembly – pm.
Dec. 9
Advent Mass @ St. Jerome Church – 10:00 am.
Lunch Moms
Dec. 10 Christmas Festival Event – 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Dec. 11 Pizza Day
Dec. 15 Mr. Sub Lunch
FDK Christmas Presentation – 2:15 pm.
Dec. 16 Santa visits St. Brigid
Lunch Moms
Christmas Coat Drive Ends
Dec. 18 Last Day of Classes
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve
Jan. 1
New Year’s Day
Jan. 4
First Day of Classes
Jan. 5
Mr. Sub Lunch
Jan. 6
Lunch Moms
Jan. 7
Rosary Apostolates
Jan. 13
HPV and Hep. B Vaccines
Lunch Moms
Jan. 18
P.A. Day
Jan. 19
Mr. Sub Lunch
ACC Showcase
Jan. 20
Family Fit Night
Lunch Moms
Jan. 21
Grad Photos
Jan. 25
Kindergarten Registration – 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Jan. 25
Catholic School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm.
Kindergarten Registration Snow Date – 7:00 to
9:00 pm.
Jan. 26-29 Kindergarten Registration
Jan. 26
Lunch Moms
Jan. 29
Skiing