Principal Crowley's Corner

~ Dress Down Day on Friday (students do not need to bring a dollar)!

~ Last day of school before break is Friday!

~ School will be closed 12/23/23 through 1/2/24. Classes resume on 1/3/24.

~ See below for the Christmas mass schedule.

~ Reminder that first trimester electives are now complete. Elective classes will resume on January 5th.

As a school we were able to collect over 800 pairs of socks, even Mrs. Clause donated some too! Thank you for supporting the 7th grade in their service project for Joy of Socks!

Our STEM classes would greatly appreciate any donations of the following items to use during their weekly lessons:

~ toilet paper/ paper towel rolls

~ empty tissue boxes

~ egg cartons

All donations can be sent in with your child or dropped off at the front office. Thank you!

We are excited to announce that SKS Irish Dance is open for registration. Cost is $185.

Irish Dance is Open to Grades K - 8. Practices will be every Thursday starting January 4th. Be on the lookout for additional information about practice dates and times in the coming weeks.

The Irish Dance Recital will take place on March 7th followed by the Philadelphia St Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday March 10th. Marianne Lauber and Eleanor Daddesi will reach out to update everyone as you register!

Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407646

Registration will close Thursday January 4th!

Choosing the right time to give your child their first cell phone is a big decision, and one that is different for each family. For parents looking for support in waiting to give their child a cell phone until 8th grade the following website provides a helpful resource. https://www.waituntil8th.org/take-the-pledge

Please contact Mrs. Crowley if your family is in need of special prayers. We are always happy to add names to our prayer list!

We continue to pray each day for the following SKS family members and friends:

Greg Schmidt

Bill DiClemente

Sean Hill

Des Brennan

Tony DiTommaso

Steve Trevisan

Jeannie Jones

Matt McHugh

Mark Evans

Stephen Palmerio

Sister Susan Joseph, IHM

Bonnie Quiring

Ted Raczkowski

Joyce Grimley

Connie Gaeto Morrissey

Jim Morahan

Sister Margaret Richard SSJ

Jerry Grady

Ryan McKnight

Anne Kelly

Una Morrissey

Chris Gentile

Ave Beatty

Anne Capuano

Nancy Kenney

Maddie Carr

The people of Ukraine and Israel

Wishing you all many wonderful moments spent with family and friends. Enjoy watching Christmas through your children's eyes and spending all of the extra family time together over the break. We are so grateful for the gift of your children and the support you give us through the year here at school. Have a wonderful Christmas and wishing you many blessings in the new year.

God Bless You!

Mrs. Crowley