Mrs. Mulvanerty's Update

Greetings, SKS!!!

It's TRUNK OR TREAT Day! Come on out to the playground from 5-7 this evening and get in the Halloween spirit! 🚗 🧙🧛🧟👻

Shout-out to our First Graders for their Saints Presentation! Watching our students share the stories of the saints reminded us that everyday people can be holy. They also reminded us that the SKS Family is in God's Hands! If you missed the presentation, you can view it here! 🙏

With Halloween around the corner, the excitement is building— and we encourage you to embrace the spirit! Don't forget to check our Halloween Costume Considerations below to keep it safe and fun this year. 🎃

Let’s not forget, on November 1 we follow Halloween with another day of celebration—All Saints Day. It's a day off from school -- Please join us for Mass at 12:10pm followed by our Holy Pizza Party, Hosted by the Home and School Board! 😇

I look forward to seeing you this week!

G.B.Y.*,

Jeanne Mulvanerty

P.S. There will be road closures at the Villanova intersection of Route 30 this week. Please allow extra time to get to school! Scroll down for further details!

*God Bless You!

The 4th annual Trunk or Treat is today, and all are welcome to join us for the spooktacular party!

See you there!

the intersection of Conestoga Rd and 320 will be completely closed next week. Here is the Patch article about it: Villanova Intersection Closing Several Days Next Week, And Radnor Township link: https://www.radnor.com/Home/Components/News/News/3218/351. Special thanks to Katie Brogan for sharing this info!

Spooky season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to see all the creative and fun Halloween costumes in our annual Halloweenathon! To make sure everyone has an enjoyable and inclusive experience, the following are a few costume guidelines:

1. Keep it Inclusive! 👫 We love seeing characters from all walks of life, but let’s avoid costumes that could be hurtful or disrespectful to others’ cultures, races, or religions. Let's also be inclusive of others in our classrooms. Our school values kindness and respect, and we want everyone to feel celebrated.

2. Stay School-Appropriate! 🍎 Costumes should be comfortable, fun, and appropriate for a school setting. Nothing too scary, too gory, or too revealing. Remember, we’ve got little ones in the crowd!

3. No Masks or Weapons! 😷 For safety reasons, please leave masks and toy weapons at home. We want to see all your smiling faces.

4. No blow up Costumes! 💨 Also for safety reasons -- we've seen injuries with these in the past.

5. Keep the Magic Alive! 🌟 Encourage creativity, whether it’s dressing up as your favorite book character, an animal, or a hero. We love when students think outside the box!

Let’s make this Halloween full of fun, joy, and St. Katharine’s spirit!

Celebrate the holy day of All Saints day! Mass begins at 12:10pm, and afterwards, the Home and School will host a pizza party in the parish center! To RSVP for the event, click here! Special thanks to Kate Mallach and Home and School for organizing!

Come on out and join youth group for teen Mass on Saturday night, November 2, 5pm!

Family Mass! Children can join their friends for Liturgy of the Word.

The parents' social at the Refectory is coming up on November 9! Don't miss this great opportunity to meet fellow SKS parents and support the Home and School. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are invited to join an advent wreath making workshop sponsored by the Faithful Families Team on Sunday, November 24. B.Y.O. Wine and Cheese! $25 cost includes all supplies you will need to make your family's wreath. Please see the flyer here for more details!

If the answer is YES, then you should attend the October 21 webinar about EITC. Learn how to redirect your state tax dollars to support our students and receive a 90% tax credit! Can't make 10/21? There are more opportunities in November and December! Click the QR code for more info.

For more announcements about SKS activities and clubs, CYO, and parish activities, click here!

October 27 Family Mass, Trunk or Treat

October 29 Middle School Youth Group

October 31 Halloweenathon

November 1 All Saints Day: No School - Mass at 12:10 followed by Holy Pizza Party

November 5 MS Youth Group

November 7 Admissions Open House

November 8 SKS Got Talent Show

November 9 Fall Social

November 14-15 Parent Conferences