St. Clare Family Newsletter
September 6, 2024
Message from Mrs. Ybarra and Mrs. Howard
Dear St. Clare Families,
Grandparents Mass
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Grandparents Mass on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Please review the Sign-Up Genius if you would like to volunteer.
Music Kids
This year, we are beginning a new partnership with Music Kids to offer instrumental music classes to students beginning this fall. Enrollment is open now. Scroll down for information on how to sign up!
Parents and Friends
Wow! We have already had a huge response for the upcoming events for the 24-25 school year. If you have not signed up to help with ONE event, please click the link and review. Find a friend or two! Let's make a commitment to provide events that are inclusive and fun for ALL families!
Also below, see important dates and information for Parents and Friends.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs. Ybarra and Mrs. Howard
Calendar of Events
Every Friday - Dismiss @ 2:00 P.M.
Sept. 7/8 - Mass with Friends (see image above)
Sept. 9 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Cahokia Mounds
Sept. 10 - 8:15 A.M. All School Mass in Gym (Grandparents Mass)
Sept. 10 - 6:30 P.M School Board Committee Meetings and 7:00 P.M. School Board Meeting
Sept. 10 - 7:00 P.M. St. Clare Parish 7th Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting
Sept. 11 - Picture Day! Free Dress Day for Students (please follow handbook guidelines)
Sept. 12 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Braeutigam Orchards
Sept. 12 - 6th-8th Grade Cosgrove's Kitchen Donations Due
Sept. 13 - 9:00-10:00 A.M. Principal Office Hours
Sept. 17 - 8:15 A.M. 5th-8th Grade Mass in Chapel Followed by Eucharistic Adoration (Grades 4-7)
Sept. 17 - 7:00 P.M. SCAA Meeting in Mr. Fischer's Room
Sept. 17 - 7:00 P.M. St. Nicholas Parish 8th Grade Confirmation Meeting
Sept. 17 - 7:00 P.M. St. Clare Parish 8th Grade Confirmation Student & Parent Meeting
Sept. 18 - 8th Grade Retreat @ Camp Ondessonk
Sept. 19 - 8:15 A.M. K-4th Grade Mass in Chapel
Sept. 19-24 Baseball Diocesan Tournament
Sept. 20 - Progress Reports Emailed to Families
Sept. 23-26 Iowa/CogAT Testing (2nd-8th Grade)
Sept. 24 - 7:00 P.M. St. Nicholas Parish 7th Grade Confirmation Meeting
Sept. 26-29 Soccer Diocesan Tournament
Sept. 28 - St. Clare Parish Oktoberfest
Sept. 30 - 8:15 A.M. Raffle Ticket Fundraiser Kickoff Pep Rally
Oct. 1 - 9:30 A.M. Parents & Friends Meeting in Cafeteria
Oct. 2 - 8:30 A.M. Fire Drill
Oct. 3 - 8:15 A.M. All School Prayer Service in Gym
*Oct. 9 and 10 - No P.M. ECP due to Parent Teacher Conferences
*Parents are always welcome at Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Prayer Services.
Musical Sign Up!
Music Kids
Weekly on site classes on Guitar, Violin and Piano, ages 3 and up!
- Early Music Education: Music Kids is designed to introduce young children to the joy of making music. We believe that a strong foundation in music can enhance cognitive development and boost creativity.
- Experienced Instructors: Our team of dedicated and experienced music instructors are passionate about teaching and are committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for your children.
- Variety of Instruments: Music Kids offers lessons in piano, violin, and guitar. Whether your child is interested in classical compositions or contemporary tunes, we have a curriculum that caters to their musical preferences.
- Age-Appropriate Lessons: We tailor our lessons to suit the age and skill level of each student, ensuring that they progress at their own pace and develop a deep appreciation for music.
- Weekly on site classes: Our classes are small group once a week for 30 minutes, rental instruments are included as well as weekly progress updates from your child's instructor.
If you have any questions please reach out to the Music Kids Program Manager Glorimar Palos at programs@musickids.us or check out our website at www.musickids.us to register for classes.
Raffle Winners
Congratulations to our $25 weekly winners for the week of 9/3 - Amy Sheehan (sold by Karsen Sheehan) and James Keeven (sold by Blake and Knox Busse)!
Parish News
St. Nicholas
St. Clare
Oktoberfest kickoff weekend is Aug. 24-25 at St. Clare Parish as we prepare for our 24th annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 28. Find out how you can help make this the best Oktoberfest ever! Kids and adults can sign up to help at Oktoberfest and/or donate items, register for the 5K or Kids' Fun Run, and buy raffle tickets and wristbands for the inflatables. You won't want to miss this great fall festival for all!
St. Clare Parish Pre-Confirmation (Year 1) Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
This evening is for parents or guardians only of 7th grade students who are starting the first year of our two-year Confirmation program. Students should be attending St. Clare School or PSR to be in our Confirmation Program.
St. Clare Parish Confirmation (Year 2) Parent & Student Meeting with Fr. Jim
Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
This meeting is for parents and 8th grade or high school students preparing to be Confirmed in spring 2025. Students should be attending St. Clare School or PSR.
Childcare for siblings will be available. RSVP for childcare by Sept. 10 with Jane Dotson at janedotson@stclarechurch.org or 618-632-3562.
Corpus Christi
Pictures From This Week
Kindergarten
Mrs. Johnson's class was working on collaborative number sense this week. They were playing “Which number is more!?”
Mrs. Distler's class was having share time during writer's workshop!
4th Grade - Creating Art to Represent Virtues
Fourth-grade students engaged in a creative activity using colorful paper pieces to make mosaic art that symbolizes different virtues, such as "hope" and "courage." Through this hands-on project, they explored the meanings of these virtues and expressed their importance visually. This activity also sparked discussions about how to live virtuous lives, allowing students to reflect on and understand these positive qualities in a meaningful and personal way.
1st Grade- Mrs. Ben-Ayed
Kindergarten- Mrs. Johnson
Kindergarten were excited to meet their 5th grade buddies!
STEM
Creative freedom in STEM class!
Gift bearers at Mass!
Orders Must Be Placed by Feb. 28, 2025
St. Clare Catholic School
Email: monica.ybarra@saintclareschool.org
Website: www.saintclareschool.org
Location: 214 West 3rd Street, O'Fallon, IL, USA
Phone: (618) 632-6327
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