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Newsletter – October 26, 2016
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Dates to Remember
Fri., Oct. 28 End of 1st Quarter NOON DISMISSAL Mon., Oct. 31 Halloween Parade 1:45 pm Classroom Parties 2:15-2:45 pm Tue., Nov. 1 2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING WINTER UNIFORMS BEGIN NO HOT LUNCH School Mass 10:45 am; KFC Wed., Nov. 2 HSA General Meeting 6-8 pm; MPR Nov. 7-11th Scholastic Book Fair 8:30-2:30 pm; Library Nov. 7-12th Scouting For Food Drive Tues., Nov. 8 Open House 9-11 am
Wed., Nov. 9 8th Grade Outdoor Pictures Report Cards Viewable Thurs., Nov. 10 NO SCHOOL - PTC Fri., Nov. 11 NO SCHOOL - PTC Wed., Nov. 16 Sports Committee Mtg. 7-8:30 pm; KFC Conf. Rm. Thur., Nov. 17 Picture make up day 8th grade cap & gown photos Chapel Mass 7th Grade 9:50-10:20; Fr. Rigdon Kindergarten Thanksgiving 1-2:30 pm; MPR Fri., Nov. 18 Intramural Superbowl! Mon., Nov. 21 Grandparents’ Day Mass 10:30-11:30 am; KFC
oinsettia Fundraiser For Class Of 2018 It's that time of year again to start planning for the holidays. As you consider your decorating and gift giving needs for the season, please support the Class of 2018 and BUY our beautiful red or marble Poinsettia plants to decorate your home for the holidays or as gifts for your business associates. Order by November 15th for Delivery during the week of December 5th, in good time for Xmas! Only $15 each for a beautiful decorative plant and you're supporting our 2018 8th grade NY trip. If you're going to buy Poinsettias from somewhere anyway, then please take this opportunity to plan ahead and buy them from us! The Class of 2018 Thanks you in advance! Click HERE for order form. Return form via Backpack Mail to: "Poinsettia Sales" and it will reach us.
alling All Students With Grandparents
Who Are Veterans! During Grandparents day, the Social Concerns committee would like to honor Grandparents who have served in the military. Please bring in a picture of their grandparent(s) from their military service. Please *only* include photos that you do NOT need returned! Include student(s) and grandparent(s) names with the picture. Please send via Backpack mail to Mrs. McGregor K-2 by October 28th. Thank you!
ctober Virtue –SILENCE
The importance of Silence cannot be stressed enough in our day of frequent distractions and noise for “God does not speak to us
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in such things, but in silence as in a gentle breeze is the Lord heard” (3 Kings 19:12-14). It is important to understand that silence, like all tools of the spiritual life, is not an end in itself. It is a means—a method for coming to know Jesus Christ. Silence is necessary because our intellects, emotions, and social connections may be wounded and we yearn for healing. Silence can allow our body and minds to reconnect with God through prayer so that we may hear within our hearts His words of wisdom and guidance.
Tuition Assistance for 2017-2018 Applications for the 2017–2018 Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program are available online NOW. The deadline for RETURNING families to apply is Friday, December 2, 2016. Families may apply online by logging onto www.adw.org and completing the following steps (or click HERE): ü Click on “Education” ü Click on “Catholic Schools” ü Click on “Tuition Assistance” ü Click on the appropriate (English or Spanish) “TADS - Financial Aid
Application” link
all For Event Volunteer Leaders
MON Annual Gala The Annual Gala is Mary of Nazareth’s biggest event of the year and we are looking for even planning leaders to help our co-chairs and make this year’s event a great success! Tell us how you would like to be part of this year’s event! Experience in any of these areas is welcome, but not required. Time commitment is all that is needed. Virtus training is not required. Please submit your completed form (link HERE) to [email protected].
evelopment Office Volunteers Needed
Are you organized, creative and love Excel? Or perhaps you have a great personality and just want to spend time with the Development Office staff? We want to hear from you - we need 1-2 weekly office volunteers (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays) to assist
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with administrative tasks including spreadsheets, mailings, research and writing, event planning and other fun office related projects. Volunteer time is flexible (approximately 1-3 hours depending on your schedule.) If this sounds like a great fit for you, please email Tara Weyer in the Development Office at [email protected].
nnual Coat Drive For St. Martin's
Please support our annual St. Martin’s Coat Drive! Last year, St. Martin of Tours collected around 300 coats for roughly 120 families. Mary of Nazareth’s coat drive contributed about 166 coats to make their coat drive a great success. We will collect coats until October 28th at the KFC before and after drop off. We will deliver the coats to St. Martin’s on November 7th & 8th. Please consider volunteering for this event through the Sign-Up Genius link HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Patrice Mills-Allport – [email protected].
SA Meeting Wednesday, November 2
Mark your calendars for our HSA meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd. Come at 6:00pm to socialize; the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Agenda items include -
• Mary of Nazareth School Board of Directors update on strategic plan and upcoming financial audit
• Mr. Friel on our child protection policy • Open forum on HSA related topics
Here is your chance to share your ideas about HSA events and initiatives and engagement in our community. So come out and make your voice heard. Free babysitting will be provided. Please contact Laura Dirlam at [email protected] to reserve a spot. See you then!
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alling all Grandparents’
Day Volunteers Grandparents Day is Monday, November 21, 2016. We need many volunteers to make the event a success!! There are a number of dates and tasks to choose from including:
• Multipurpose Room/Art Room set up (Friday 11/18 at 1pm) • baked/donated breakfast food (Sunday 11/20 4-6pm KFC) • Mass set-up (Sunday 11/20 at 4pm) • greeting Grandparents, distributing name tags, serving food/beverages, coat check and
shuttle driving (Monday 11/21 various times) Please CLICK HERE to volunteer (password: mustang). If you have any questions, please contact Kim Barrow at [email protected] or Karen Kelly at [email protected]
olunteers Needed For Breakfast With St.Nick!
The MON HSA needs volunteers for this popular annual event! We are in need of parent/grandparent volunteers for these fun and easy positions:
• Decorators! Choose your theme, develop then decorate! • Shoppers! Like to shop? Volunteers needed to bargain-
hunt to restock the Santa Shop • Crafters! Run the Craft Room by ordering the crafts
online, setting up & helping the kids put them together. You will see so many happy faces enjoying the crafts you help them make!
• Chefs! Like to flip pancakes? Serve them too? • Volunteer opportunities for Middle School students too!
SignUp HERE! Thank you! Contact: Paola Ortiz, [email protected].
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anted: Mystery Readers In
The Library If you have a child in grades K - 2, please consider volunteering to read to their class during Library time. I can have books picked out and ready for you, or you may bring your own to share. The classes run 40 minutes in length. The kids just love being surprised by their parents each week, and it's a wonderful way to promote the importance of reading. To volunteer, Control + Click HERE. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me. Mrs. Nancy DeWitt, Librarian, Mary of Nazareth School. [email protected]
ook Fair Volunteers Needed
As they say: "It takes a village!" Our Scholastic Book Fair this year is the week of November 4th- 11th. So I am asking for parental support to help work the fair. It is such a "huge" success each year and the students just love shopping for new reading material. Won't you please help me in making the Fair another success? To view the schedule and sign up, Control + Click HERE. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Mrs. Nancy DeWitt, Librarian, Mary of Nazareth School [email protected]
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ree Girls Lacrosse Clinic
We are offering a free Girls Lacrosse Clinic at MoN for any girl (K-8) interested in learning more about the fastest growing team sport in the United States. Absolutely no experience required to attend! The clinic will be led by US Lacrosse certified coaches that have experience with many age groups. Local high school and college players will be assisting.
• LOCATION: MoN field • DATE: Wednesday, November 16th • TIME: 3:15 to 5:00
We will supply loaner sticks and goggles. Please wear appropriate attire and footwear for athletic activity. Please register by Nov 12th at the link below: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/42764
If you have questions, please reach out to Joe Beucher at [email protected].
alling All Soccer Players
Please save the date for our end of the season MoN Soccer Banquet! The banquets will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at MON as follows (NOTE NEW TIMES!):
• 07 Nov: Cadets from 6-7 pm Rookies from 7:15-8:30 pm
• 09 Nov: JV from 6-7:15 pm Varsity from 7:30-8:45 pm We will be providing cupcakes (peanut/tree nut-free) for the kids in addition to handing out participation pins. Please refrain from bringing any team specific food or awards to this event, as we want this to be about all the teams.
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Go Mustangs! Jeff LaRochelle, Soccer Commissioner
nd Grade Basketball – Register Today! The 2nd grade participates in the City of Gaithersburg Recreation Dept. basketball league called "Hoop Dreams.” The games are instructional, 4V4. Typically MoN is able to field at least one girls’ team and one boys’ team (separate divisions for boys and girls). Click HERE for the informational brochure that includes the registration form. Please do not register online or independently of the school to ensure you are assigned to play on our 2nd grade teams. Please complete the registration and send it with your payment via backpack mail to Jennifer Stonesifer, c/o Aidan Stonesifer, 2-1. Registration deadline is November 7th. The cost is $55 for City of Gaithersburg residents and $70 for non-residents. Make check payable to City of Gaithersburg. On the registration form, the activity # for boys is 45751 and the activity # for girls is 45748. Practices: December 3 & 10; Pre-season Practices: January 3; Weeknight Regular practices held once a week at an elementary school in Gaithersburg. Practice date, time and location to be determined by coach at the coaches meeting November 28th. Games January 7 - February 25. Saturday games held at elementary schools in Gaithersburg. March 4 - Makeup game if needed. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Stonesifer at [email protected] or 202.567.1966.
re-Order Your Mon Spirit Scarf Now!
Proceeds benefit MoN Sports for items such as Scholarships, Field Maintenance and Knockerball for Field Day. Thank you! Place your order HERE.
-Ball/Baseball Commissioner &
K-1 Soccer Commissioner Needed The Mary of Nazareth Sports Committee is looking for a T-ball/Baseball Commissioner as well as a K-1 Soccer Commissioner. No experience is necessary. If interested, please reach out to Joe Beucher: [email protected].
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asketball Coaches Needed If you’re interested in coaching this year we are looking for basketball coaches at the K1,Cadet, Rookie, JV and Varsity levels. If interested please contact Jon Torres at
asketball Registration For Grades 3-8 Is
Open! Registration is now open for Grades 3-8 (Rookie, JV, Varsity) please see the assessment schedule below. Coaches may also register through this link. Registration fees will remain the same this season - $178 (JV & Varsity) & $168 (Rookie). We are excited to announce that we are now accepting Credit Cards for registration fees!! The $50 Uniform deposits must still be sent through backpack mail to Jon Torres c/o Melina 6-1. These checks are returned at the end of the season when uniforms are collected. We are looking forward to a fun winter season! Questions and coaches for 3-8 please contact Jon Torres, [email protected] or James Koutsos [email protected]. Sign up here: https://www.maryofnazareth.org/athletics/registration/ . Assessments: Players may attend both the initial & makeup sessions with their higher scores used during team formation. There will be no makeups for the Rookie Division. Please register before attending your assessments. Make-Ups:
• Rookie Boys - Oct 29, 4-5pm @ KFC • Girls - Oct 29, 5-6pm @ KFC
asketball For Boys And Girls At The KFC
We have had to consolidate the clinics were offering at MON KFC this year. Please see the update below so you can get ready for the upcoming basketball season and basketball assessments. Please see the flyers in the Wednesday Packet.
• Coach Rob Smith, Northwest boys Varsity coach will be hosting clinics for boys the following dates. Sign up: HERE
Grades 2nd – 8th: Session#1: Oct. 30 1–3 pm Contact: Jon Torres, MON Basketball Commissioner: [email protected].
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Thank You To ALL Cotillion Parent Volunteers, Ms. Jamison &
Mrs. Weyer, For A Wonderful Cotillion Season!
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Bonfire At Butler's Orchard Rescheduled Previously MoN's Cub Scout Pack 076 announced its Annual Pack Bonfire at Butler's Orchard for
last Friday, October 21st. However, the Bonfire has been rescheduled to Friday, November 11th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This event is open to all current Cub Scouts (free of charge) of course, and those Grade 1 through 5 boys with a genuine interest (guests) in joining the Cub Scouts ($10.00). It
is requested that parents of guests contact Cubmaster John Fischer at 240.401.6234 and/or Assistant Cubmaster Haytham Najjar at 240.888.5857 in advance to confirm availability
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Ki Club Registration Due NOW!
It's that time of year again. Time for Middle School students to register for MoN Ski Club! We are planning a total of 7 trips to Ski Liberty. Online registration ends Friday, October 28, 2016. This is a hard deadline. Please review all 6 forms in the Wednesday packet:
• 2017 Ski Club Initial letter - Welcomes everyone to Ski Club and explains how to purchase ski cards Uploading
• Photo - instructions from Ski Liberty on how to upload photos for ski club card
• 2017 Step-by-step instructions for online registration
• 2017 Ski Club Permission Form • Ski Liberty Release Form • Night Club Card pricing information
aint John's Catholic Prep Fall Open House
You are invited to attend an open house at Saint John’s Catholic Prep at their new campus located in historic Buckeystown, MD on Sunday, November 6th from1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
The open house is a wonderful way for prospective students and their families to experience the school’s community, meet students, faculty, and staff and learn more about a faith-based, college prep education. There will be tours of the new campus and an area in the gym where you can meet with faculty and co-curricular representatives. Admissions and financial assistance information will be available. Saint John’s is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school now located at 3989 Buckeystown Pike in Buckeystown, Maryland. Prospective parents and students can also visit Saint John’s online at www.saintjohnsprep.org. For more information about admissions or the open house, please call the school at 301-662-4210 or [email protected]. All are welcome to attend our “Middle School Night” on Friday, October 28 at 6:00 pm as the St. John’s Viking football team takes on Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School. Administrators, faculty, parents, and students will be on hand to answer your questions about the school. Eighth grade students may enter to win a $500 scholarship! Free admission. See flyer with details HERE.
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Student News
8th Graders & Ms. Strishock Serving At
St. Martin’s Soup Kitchen
4th & 5th Graders Start Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Kindergarteners Exploring Their Five Senses
Communications Notes
elcome Stefanie Marques to the Newsletter
Committee! And Even More Volunteers Needed! This is a volunteer-from-home opportunity for you! If you have experience with Microsoft Word, we need your help Producing the weekly Newsletter. See SignUpGenius HERE, password ‘mustang,’ to see description & slots available. If you have any questions, text Sabrina Bailey (240) 731-9799 or email: [email protected].
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Newsletter Committee:
• Sabrina Bailey • Karen Carvajal • Julie Kelsey • Kimberly LaRochelle • Truong Le • Alison Melley • Jennifer Schlimm • Stefanie Marques
MON Office Reminders
• Parents or guardians are required to call the office to report a child’s absence from or late arrival to school before 8:45 a.m. Please call the attendance line at the main office number (ext. 1). You may send an email to Mrs. Wray before 8:45 a.m. ([email protected]) if you prefer. If your child will arrive late, please let us know if your child would like to order hot lunch on that day.
• Please reserve the parking places in the back of the teachers’ lot (against the grass) for the Preschool parents.