St. Christina School Newsletter
November 14, 2013
Please keep our 2nd grade students in your prayers this week as they make the final preparations before they
receive the sacrament of reconciliation on Monday evening. They have been praying and working hard to
come closer to Jesus these past weeks. There is a special mass on Sunday at 10:00 for all our primary students
where the 2nd graders will be honored.
Thank you to Mrs. Donegan, Mrs. McAuliffe, Mrs. Morano, Mrs. Klupshas and Mrs. Bresnahan who worked so
hard to make our tribute to the vets on Veterans Day so special. It was a very moving and honorable program.
Our Dress Down Day money this month is being donated to Postage For Parcels, a parish organization that
sends toiletries and treats to our soldiers. Thank you for your support!
On Tuesday we will be acknowledging Anti-Bullying Day. Each child will recite a pledge that they will take
home to share with you. They will also receive a peace sticker to wear.
Please mark your calendars for an early dismissal on Monday, November 25th – Parent/Teacher Conference
Day. Classes will in session until 1:00 and students will eat lunch in school. Students in grades 5 – 8 should
attend conferences with their parents.
Have a good week!
Mary Stokes
Classroom Highlights
Kindergarten, Room 17 – Congratulations to last week’s Star student Jimmy McDermott. Guest story time reader was Emily
McDermott, sister of Jimmy. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Brian McDermott.
Kindergarten, Room 18 - Nate Goins was our STUDENT OF THE WEEK. Nate is excited about his new baby on the
way. He had a "healthy" lunch with Sean Prendergast and Mrs. Johnson.
Grade 7 - The Seventh Grade Science Classes performed their first dissection of the year. Brooke Yurisich would like to
share her thoughts.
When we first got our owl pellet, we had on our gloves and goggles. Then we measured the length, width, height, and
weight of our pellet. My group then took our probe and started to open and sort through the hairy pellet. Once opened, I
started to take out many bones that I found inside. I pulled out tiny leg bones and a huge rodent skull. We had to probe
through all of the fur to get a clear visual. It took me about ten minutes to get all of the hair fully out of the skull. As I
examined the teeth, they were very yellow. We then found two tiny hip bones that belonged to a mole.
After dissecting, I was very happy. I thought we wouldn't find many bones, but as a group we found tons!!! We carefully
looked at the spine and the vertebrae. Dissection of the owl pellet was the second best thing so far this year.
P.S. The first was The Hall of Scientists.
EARLY DISMISSAL
Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, Parent Teacher Conference Day.
Students will have lunch at school as usual that day.
Monday, November 18th is
St. Christina Family & Friends
EAT & EARN NIGHT AT CULVER’S
Come to the Culver’s in Evergreen Park, located at 9515 S. Kedzie Ave. for this event between
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. We will receive 10% of our sales for dine-in, drive-thru or carry-out
orders. It is important you bring this flyer and hand to the cashier, so we can receive credit.
The classroom with the most slips handed in, will receive a free ice cream party (If you have
more than 1 child, please list all their classroom numbers on the slip below). You can purchase
Manna cards and use them for this night. Come out and meet Scoopie their mascot and have
your picture taken with him. LET US PACK THE HOUSE AND SHOW OUR SUPPORT FOR ST.
CHRISTINA SCHOOL AND CULVER’S!!!
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St. Christina 10% Night
Culvers of Evergreen Park
9515 S. Kedzie Ave.
****Please hand flyer to the cashier at time of order****
Classroom #_________________
Total $________________
Sports
Southside Catholic Soccer JV Final
The final was played by St. Christina 5th grade vs. St. Christina 6th grade at Brother Rice HS. The game was a tight match
with 0-0 after regular time and still no score after two ten minute overtimes. It went to a penalty shoot out where Liam
McKillop went into goals and saved three penalties. Steven Dillon, Liam McKillop and Brendan Gleeson all scored goals
to make the 5th grade victorious!
Team players were: Steven Dillon, Liam McKillop, Zach Carroll, Ashley Darlas, Adam Felker, Michael Sullivan, Brendan
Gleeson, Nico Beltran, Emily Martin, Gabi Hernandez, Maggie Hynes, Jane Hynes, Shawn LeFebvre, Matt Rolek, Sydney
Affolter, Sasha Anoshenko, Brian lacey, Brandon Claahsen. Coaches Gerry McKillop and Joe Dillon.
Champions!
The 6th grade A girls basketball team completed a successful season with a 31-5 record. They went undefeated (14-0) to
win the Southside Catholic Conference regular season championship, made it to the final four in the Great McAuley
Shootout tournament and the SCC playoffs, and made it to the championship of the South Suburban Basketball League
playoff. Members of the team: Shannon Kelly, Clare Donovan, Erin Porter, Maddie Bonnett, Caitlin Fitzsimons, Emily
Milton, Mary Kay Barrins, Taylor Leary, and Bridget Kennedy. The team was coached by Pat Donovan and Tony Kelly.
Polar Express
ALL ABOARD THE POLAR EXPRESS!
Come experience the Polar Express as never before! The Mother McAuley choirs and orchestra will bring the beloved
Christmas story to life as they sing and dance along with the Polar Express movie on their giant screen. There will be
snacks, surprises and a special guest.
Saturday, December 7th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Mother McAuley Auditorium
Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door
Purchase your tickets at mothermcauley.org