Cheetah Chatter
August 8th, 2023
“Where faith soars, minds excel, and futures ignite”
Week of October 27th- November 2nd
2023-2024 School Year - Issue #10
"Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven."
~ St. Rose of Lima
Hello St. Michael- St. Clement Students and Families,
First and foremost thank you all for the well wishes and congratulations on the arrival of our third child. Mom and Baby are doing well, and my two daughters have not only been head over heels, but have been such a big help. I will be out here and there for the baby over the coming weeks, but will always be available via email.
Secondly, I will hold the second Principals Huddle on Monday 10/30. Due to timing, and scheduling, I will only be meeting with each Middle School Homeroom this go around. I will see all grades at the end of November Huddle. This Monday will be a variety of topics, and will focus on certain things, for individual grades and homerooms.
We have a lot of really joyous and fun events and times on the Horizon. We will have fully entered into the Holiday Season by the next newsletter. A time where I pray we can all come together, and celebrate the joys of this wonderful, and miraculous season.
Yours in Christ,
Matt Zipp
Matthew George Zipp born 10/13/2023
Upcoming Dates at STM-STC
Monday, 10/23 - Friday, 10/27 - Student Council sponsored Popcorn Fundraiser (see below).
Friday, 10/27 - Chick-fil-a Box Lunch Fundraiser
Saturday, 10/28- Trunk or Treat, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, 10/31 - Halloween Themed Dress Down Day (see flyer below). NO COSTUMES
Wednesday, 11/1 - Pastorate Food Drive Ends; School Mass for All Saints Day at 9:00AM
Friday, 11/10 - Saturday, 11/11 - 77th Annual Christmas Bazaar
November 2023
Pastorate Food Drive
St. Michael - St. Clement School is holding a food drive during the month of October for the food pantries in our pastorate (St. Michael the Archangel, Church of the Annunciation, and St. Clement Mary Hofbauer). We are collecting non-perishable food items. Donations may be brought into school and dropped off at either school office. Non-perishable food items include canned goods, dry pasta, peanut butter, beans, etc. If you have any questions, please call the school office.
Student Council News
Thank you to everyone who dressed in PINK and donated on Monday, October 23rd! We collected a total of $171.00 which will be donated to the Cancer Institute at UM St. Joseph Medical Center. Your support will help so many people! Thank you!!
IMPORTANT Lunch Reminder!
A reminder to all families that students have two options for lunch each day:
- To bring their own lunch from home.
- Order a hot lunch from the school cafeteria.
As stated in the Parent/Student Handbook on page 41:
"NO fast food lunches may be brought into school by parents or sent to school via a food delivery service (i.e. - Uber Eats, Door Dash)." Sodas are also NOT permitted.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore Child Nutrition Program mandates that if a student forgets to bring in a lunch to school or forgets to sign up for a hot lunch, a cheese sandwich and milk will be provided. Thank you for your cooperation!
WEIS 4 School Program
Help our school earn money simply by shopping at Weis Markets! If you have a Weis Club card and frequently shop at Weis Markets, all you need to do is:
- Go to www.weis4school.com
- Search for "St. Michael - St. Clement School" in the search bar.
- Link your Weis Club card to our school
And that's it! Each qualifying purchase you make when scanning your Weis Club card will help our school earn points that's then converted into money! It is super easy! If you have any questions about the program, you can call the school office or visit the customer service desk at any Weis Market.
World's Finest Chocolate Sale
We are still working on determining a date for both our Magic Show and the Limo Ride to Lunch for our prize winners! Please stay tuned!!
Purple Friday's
Let's celebrate the 2023 Ravens season and embrace Purple Fridays! We invite the entire school community to join us every Friday, unless there's a game scheduled on a Monday or Thursday, in which case we'll have a special Purple Day. Kindly follow these guidelines to make the most of this exciting tradition:
- Students are permitted to wear a Ravens Jersey, T-Shirt, Hoodie, or Jacket in place of their school uniform polo/shirt.
- Students are permitted to wear a plain Purple T-Shirt or Hoodie in place of their school uniform polo/shirt.
- Being good sports, if you are not a fan of the Ravens, another teams Jersey, Hoodie, or T-Shirt will be permitted in place of their school uniform polo/shirt.
- Everything else is Friday uniform as usual.
Happenings with the Home & School Association
77th Annual Christmas Bazaar
All Aboard....
The Christmas Bazaar is by far our largest event. We ask each family to donate three (or more) hours for each child they have attending our school. Volunteers may be parents, grandparents, or other responsible persons over the age of 16. All volunteers MUST be VIRTUS trained. To complete your VIRTUS training, please click on the button at the bottom of the newsletter. Any volunteers ages 16 -18 must complete "Worthy of the Call" training. Please contact Mrs. Paula Dossa in the school office for information.
Please click on the button below to sign up for a shift. There is a spot where you are able to write the name of the student you are volunteering for to ensure that they get credit. Students will receive a dress down pass for each extra shift worked!
Muscle Needed!
We are in need of volunteers who would be able to lend their muscle to assist in setting up and breaking down of the Bazaar booths and tables on November 4th - 11th - before and after the bazaar event. When we all work together this task takes very little time but is a necessity for our school! Please complete the sign-up below if interested.
Grocery Bags Needed!
We are in need of plastic grocery bags! Please send in all bags to the school office labeled "donation." (We will also accept any reusable bags that are no longer needed.)
Bazaar Ticket System
Uniforms
Students will be required to be in complete uniform for the 2023-2024 school year. Uniform requirements and guidelines can be found in our Parent/Student Handbook, which were given out at our "Sneak-a-Peek" event, as well as, clicking the image to the right. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you!
Substitute Teachers Needed
Calling all education enthusiasts! St. Michael - St. Clement School is on the lookout for talented substitute teachers to join our incredible team! At St. Michael - St. Clement School, we believe that every child deserves an exceptional education, even when their regular teacher is away. That's where our amazing substitute teachers come in! As a substitute teacher, you'll have the chance to inspire and motivate our students, fostering a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, we welcome your unique skills and perspectives. Please email, pdossa@stmstc.org or call 410-668-8797, Paula Dossa if you or anyone you know is interested.
Important Links
Prayer Corner
"Pray, Hope, Don't Worry"- St. Padre Pio
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank.
Redemptorist preacher and reformer. Clement preached, built orphanages and schools, and established a vast Redemptorist presence in the city.