Dear Parents,

As we approach the joyful season of Christmas, we are excited to share with you the upcoming Christmas Program Series, where our students will come together to celebrate the true message of Jesus’ birth.

These programs will be grouped as follows:

• Little Saints & Montessori: Our youngest students will share their joy and enthusiasm through song and story, capturing the warmth and wonder of the Christmas season. This will take place on Tuesday, December 17th with Little Saints in the Parish Hall at 8:30 a.m. and our Montessori students at 9:30 a.m. in the Church.
• 1st - 3rd Grade: Our primary elementary students will present a beautiful portrayal of the Christmas story by season favorites, Santa and Mrs. Clause sharing the season’s blessings, focusing on kindness, peace, and the love that Jesus offers. This will take place on Monday, December 16th at 6 p.m. in the Church.
• 4th - 6th Grade: Our older students will highlight the true meaning of Christmas, incorporating scripture, music, and reflections in a series of vignettes of the spirit and meaning of the season. This will take place on Wednesday, December 18th at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Students whose performance is in the early evening are asked to be dropped off at school in the main building by the glass doors across fromt the Parish Hall no later than 5:45 p.m. This will also be where you will pick up your child.

We thank Mrs. Wood, the teachers and all who assited in supporting our students with this year's programs.

We invite you to join us in this celebration of faith, joy, and community. May this season bring you peace, hope, and love, as we remember the gift of Jesus, our Savior. In addition, may the holiday break allow you time to create memories with your family and friends. I share a Christmas Day prayer with you below.

On behalf of Monsignor Bert, school administration, faculty and staff we wishing you all a blessed and joyous Christmas season!

In Christ’s Love,

Mrs. Ana E. Gomez, M.Ed.

Principal

Christmas Day Prayer

Heavenly Father,
On this holy day, we celebrate the birth of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. We thank You for the gift of His love, His light, and His peace.

We pray that His presence fills our hearts and our homes with joy and grace. May we always remember the true meaning of Christmas—the humble birth of the Savior who brings salvation to all.

Lord, bless our families, our loved ones, and all who are in need this season. Help us to share the love of Christ with others, and to live in kindness, compassion, and faith.

We ask for Your continued guidance and blessings, that we may walk in the light of Christ every day.

We offer this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus, born today in Bethlehem.

Amen.

We thank our Classroom helpers for working together to help coordinate our students Christmas Posada for this school year. On Friday, students will hold classroom celebrations with activities planned by their teachers, along with the sharing of a traditional classroom pinata and then a class party. The school will provide the meal for each classroom. We thank the parents who were able to assist with sponsoring pinatas and donating candies for our students.

Students may wear a Christmas top or color with jeans this day. This is a noon dismissal.

Our school choir set off into the community spreading cheer to those they encountered. They performed at the mall, Police Station and the local college to name a few. Well done!

Our 2nd grade student did an excellent job preparing a Prayer Service to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We were reminded of the beautiful culture of the people of Tepeyac and the message Our Lady shared.

Our 6th grade class had a wonderful time bringing a novel studied in class to life on the stage. A Christmas Carol was presented by the Camille Playhouse. Our very own 4th grade student, Daniela Ortiz was part of the production as the Ghost of Christmas Past. We were happy to cheer her on!

Our third grade students presented an array of countries from around the globe and shared their Christmas holiday traditions. With great pride, they shared their research to numerous audiences complemented by the Google Slide Presentations. Good job!

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