CLA Newsletter

All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church (a day when all Catholics are asked to attend Mass). The word “saint” comes from the Latin word “sanctus” which means “holy.” During the feast of All Saints, we honor holy men and women in Heaven who lived lives of heroic virtue on Earth. This includes those who have been “canonized” or officially recognized as a saint by the Church or any other man or woman who strove throughout his/her life to closely follow Christ.

The Catholic Church recognizes the value of these saints as intercessors and models of holiness for us here on Earth. Although we do not pray to the saints, we believe that these holy men and women can pray to God on our behalf. The lives of the saints also provide us with examples to imitate as we try to live lives of faith and virtue.

Throughout the month of October, students in grades four, five and six have been learning about a canonized or soon to be canonized saint. Fourth graders are researching saints who clearly lived the Beatitudes and Works of Mercy and are designing a paper bag puppet of that saint. Fifth graders are studying about an American saint and are creating colorful posters showcasing what they've learned. Sixth graders are learning about a modern day saint and making a trifold poster or a Google Slides presentation to share the fruits of their research.

On Friday, November 1st, Cardinal Lacroix Academy will celebrate All Saints Day and showcase the hard work of our upper elementary students. Our celebration will begin at 8:00 AM with Mass, followed by a parade of saints around the perimeter of CLA and our third annual Saints Museum in the school cafeteria. All students will dress up as their saint and share what they have learned. Please feel free to join us for this wonderful, inspiring event!

How blessed we are to have such wonderful role models in these holy men and women we call saints!

For student drop-off, please arrive by 7:30 a.m., and make sure a teacher is present on Silver Street before letting your child out of the car. If Mrs. Cote or Mrs. Broomhall is not there, please do not drop off your child, as an adult in the parking lot may not be available to accompany your child into the building. This policy is in place to ensure student safety. If you arrive after 7:30 a.m., please accompany your child to the main office to sign them in, using the main entrance on Belmont Street.

Additionally, please remain in the car line and do not pass cars on the left. Some students exit from the left side, so passing can be dangerous.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and organized start to the school day.

It's that yummy time of year again! Dan's Chocolate Sale is our first fund raising event of the school year. Once again, we are selling bags of chocolate truffles. The bags sell for $14, and the school ears $7.00 on each bag.

Sales begin today, October 30th, and all the forms and money are due on Friday, November 14th. We invite all families to participate in this fundraiser. The proceeds directly benefit your children, so please ask your family members, co-workers, neighbors, and friends to purchase a bag or two! The truffles are delicious, and they make wonderful Christmas gifts!

Order forms went home with the students today.

Log into the Family Portal to place your order. District code is CLA-NH

If your child has lost their agenda, a replacement can be purchased for $5. The agenda is an essential tool for staying organized and keeping track of assignments, so it's important to replace it promptly. This small fee ensures that your child can continue to benefit from the structure and time-management skills the agenda provides.

How Can I Help My Child at Home? Experiences

Exposing your child to a variety of experiences and information increases “background knowledge” which increases comprehension because students have something to connect to. Therefore, I encourage you to go exploring, either in person or through books.

Games to Play at Home:

Dominoes - Helps students become fluent with visual clusters/ dot patterns and the numbers they represent.

Chess - Helps students practice forward thinking/ cause and effect.

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our Cardinal Lacroix Academy school swag shop on the Global Schoolwear by Tommy Hilfiger website. Parents can now purchase clothing items featuring the Cardinal Lacroix Academy logo to show school spirit and support.

Shop Cardinal Lacroix Academy Swag on Global Schoolwear by Tommy Hilfiger

Oct. 31: Dress down in fall colors

Nov. 1: All Saints' Day

Nov. 5: No School - Election Day, Teachers' PD Day

Nov. 7: Veterans Day Assembly

Nov. 8: Early Dismissal, 11:30am, no lunch served, no ASP - Teachers' PD Day

Nov. 11: No School - Veterans Day

Nov. 14: Hot lunch ordering deadline

Nov. 20: Picture Retake Day

Nov. 27-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

CLA's Facebook Parent Group is a great way to connect with other CLA families. Also, be sure to like and follow our Facebook Page.

Our website, clanh.org, is another great resource to get information you might be looking for.