Thursday, November 29, 2018
NEWSLETTER
FEATURES
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GIFTS FOR GOOD IS ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
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Gifts for Good is St. Patrick's annual alternative holiday gift fair, a reflection of our commitment to serving local and global communities. Students, faculty and staff, and parents work together, in the true spirit of the holidays, to offer token gifts in exchange for donations to organizations or causes that are important to them. This year's event will take place rain or shine this Saturday, December 1, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm in the Gymnasium and Performance Center. All are welcome!
UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
"Yes, we need a little Christmas, right this very minute!" Come get into the spirit of the season and join us for our Holiday Concert next Thursday, December 6, at 7:00 pm in the Nave.
HAPPY HANUKKAH
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Observed by people who are Jewish, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 2, and ends in the evening on December 10. Hanukkah, known as the festival of lights, is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Jewish re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 164 BCE, after it was destroyed by Greek invaders.
REMINDER: HOW TO ADD TEXT MESSAGES TO YOUR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
During the week of November 12, St. Patrick's tested its emergency broadcast system. We used this system on November 15, when we had our first snow day of the season. This system, used to notify you of weather-related delays and closings, will also be used for emergencies. After our outreach on the snow day, we realized that many parents have not opted-in to receive text messages. Please click "Read More" for directions to add text messages to your emergency notifications.
EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS SUNDAY CELEBRATES HAITI PARTNERSHIPS
On Sunday, November 18, the Church and Day School gathered to give thanks for a shared commitment to the spiritual, social-emotional, and academic growth of children and to celebrate a shared partnership with our partner community in Haiti, St. Etienne.
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK DRIVE: A HUGE SUCCESS
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On Tuesday, November 20, the entire Grade 7 service learning class, along with faculty and staff members, volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB).
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR SPECIAL-CONSIDERATION APPLICANTS DUE TOMORROW
Teacher recommendations for special-consideration admission applicants to Nursery and PK are due in the Admission Office tomorrow, Friday, November 30.
DAY SCHOOL SINGERS JOIN CELEBRATION OF CHAPLAIN JENIFER GAMBER'S ORDINATION AS DEACON
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The Light of St. Patrick's shone bright at the Washington National Cathedral last Saturday, November 17, as Day School Chaplain Jenifer Gamber was ordained as a deacon. Following the Prelude, featuring selections by Durufle and Palestrina, the MacArthur Campus Chamber Singers sang, as the Introit, "Woyaya," by Ghanaian drummer Sol Amarifio. The lyrics of the song, "We are going," from the Ga language spoken in and around Accra, reflect life's journey: The road can be hard and messy, but persevering as a community will sustain us.
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
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#GIVINGTUESDAY2018 A GREAT DAY FOR ST. PATRICK'S, THANKS TO YOU!
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#GivingTuesday2018 was a tremendous success for St. Patrick's, as we more than doubled our $40,000 challenge in gifts and pledges made on Tuesday, securing our challenge gift to raise a total of more than $130,000 for the 2018-2019 Annual Fund!
THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - National Adoption Awareness Month
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"Adoption has the dimension of connection . . . widening the scope of what constitutes love, ties, and family. It is a larger embrace. By adopting, we stretch past our immediate circles and, by reaching out, find an unexpected sense of belonging with others." – Isabella Rossellini To learn more about National Adoption Month, click here!
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NEWS BY DIVISION
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UPCOMING NURSERY SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE: DECEMBER
Attention, Nursery School parents! Please take note of the following December dates.
NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
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The Cold Weather. Nutcracker. Christmas Pageant. Positive Discipline Workshop - Save the Date!
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WOLFHOUND WATCH
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DEVELOPMENTAL SPORTS OPPORTUNITY STARTS THIS AFTERNOON: SOCCER
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Is your Grades 3 to 6 son/daughter interested in learning about and playing soccer? This winter, as part of our athletics program, we will be hosting Thursday Developmental Soccer, starting today, from 3:00 to 4:15 pm.
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PARENTS ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY NEWS
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THANK YOU, GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS VISITING DAY VOLUNTEERS
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Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped ensure this year's Grandparents & Special Friends Visiting Day was such a success! Whether you were taking photos at photo stations, helping in the classroom, or checking guests in at the registration tables, we could not have done it without you!
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SECOND LOOK
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SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE PBSA
The 17th Annual Parents of Black Students Association (PBSA) Holiday Potluck will be held on Monday, December 10, at 5:30 pm in the Gymnasium & Performance Center. This event is open to the entire St. Patrick's community. Come celebrate family and community with us. Enjoy great food, conversation, and some wonderful surprises.
THE STUDYPRO WORKSHOP COMES TO THE MacARTHUR CAMPUS ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
On Saturday, December 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, teachers from The StudyPro, an executive-function and study-skills center in McLean, VA, will be on the MacArthur Campus to teach a free Growth Mindset Workshop to students in Grades 4 and 5.
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COMMON SENSE MEDIA TIPS
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NOVEMBER TIPS FROM COMMON SENSE MEDIA
What Do You Need to Know About Cyber-Bullying? Most parents are pretty familiar with the term "cyber-bullying" and know it's when someone is mean to another person online over a period of time. But what do we do when it happens, and is it always that simple?
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
IT'S A BOY!
Lauren Marshall (K1), husband Jeben, and big brother Indiana welcomed August Raine Marshall, 6lbs, 10oz, 20 in, TODAY, November 29!
COME AND SUPPORT OUR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Students in the After-School Hot Cocoa Club have been learning about starting their own businesses.
LUNCH MENUS
Monday - December 3, 2018
Cavatappi Pasta Bar With Bolognese Or Marinara ** – GF
Green Beans - GF
Breadsticks
Tuesday - December 4, 2018
Lentil & Chickpea Soup** – GF
Beef Stroganoff
Egg Noodles **
Roasted Broccoli - GF
Oreo Chunk Cookies
Wednesday - December 5, 2018
Minestrone
Herbed Chicken Breast - GF
Herbed Roasted Mushrooms ** - GF
Garlic Mashed Potatoes - GF
Sautéed Spinach - GF
Thursday - December 6, 2018
Chicken Tortilla Soup - GF
Nacho Station With Turkey Or Black Bean & Corn ** & Assorted Toppings - (GF)
Steamed White Rice – GF
Blueberry Cake
Friday - December 7, 2018
Pizza Station With Pepperoni Or Cheese **
Roasted Cauliflower - GF
GO WOLFHOUNDS!
CALENDAR
November - 2018
December - 2018
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
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