St. Pascal Regional News Notes

Website: http://stpascalschool.org
Location: 1757 Conway St, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
Phone: 651.776.0092

• January 6 - Back to School

• January 9 - 17 - Winter MAP Testing

• January 14, 5pm-7pm - Culver's Night

• January 20 - No school, MLK Day

• January 27 - No school - Teacher's In-Service Day

• January 28-31 - Catholic School Week

• February 4, 5pm-7pm - Culver's Night

• February 17 - No school, President's Day

A few weeks ago the kindergarteners wrote letters to Santa. This week they received a special delivery all the way from the North Pole. Santa's elves wrote back!!!!

Gratitude to all who joined us at our Lessons and Carols gathering! It was a joy to immerse ourselves in God's presence, offer prayers, contemplate the Bible's narratives of Christ's birth, and joyously sing carols. A heartfelt thank you to our talented teacher, Krista Welle and Elizabeth Yellen, ACA Director of Campaigns & Stewardship for guiding us in song.

Special appreciation extends to Fr. John Mitchell for his piano accompaniment, Rob Hahn, director of communications, for his trumpet tunes, Megan Duevel, our former finance director, and Ben Justin, Data and Assessment Coordinator, for their euphonium melodies. We also express thanks to Mrs. Yarbrough, our K-5 Science and MS ELA teacher, for leading our prayers and our Student Council students, Cain Franco, Paul Thermistol, and Natu Daniel, for reading the scriptures. A final tribute to Mary Beane, our dedicated school office manager, who orchestrated the program, and Andrea Mathison and Belginy Lopez who worked through the details of the event.

The event is available for viewing on YouTube—take a moment to enjoy the Christmas carols and may they bring blessings by clicking on the button below. Let's cherish the reminder that Jesus is not just the reason for the season but the reason for every day in our lives.

The 7th-grade students performed "Operation Grinch," a self-produced play that reimagines the classic story with a modern twist. The plot centers around Sam and Maddie, two siblings who, dressed as the Grinch, attempt to steal Christmas gifts from their spoiled friends to teach them a lesson about gratitude. Through their actions, the students are confronted by their families and ultimately learn a valuable lesson themselves about love, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas.

The play emphasizes the importance of appreciating what we have, understanding the needs of others, and celebrating the deeper meanings of the holiday season. It highlights themes of empathy, community, and the transformative power of selflessness, culminating in the characters' collective effort to support a friend in need, embodying the true essence of giving. This creative performance served as both entertainment and a thoughtful reflection on holiday values.

A special thank you to Miss Lopez, our Peace Maker and student council adviser, as well as Mrs. Yarbrough for supervising and participating in the play. Their guidance and support made this production a memorable experience for everyone involved!

We had a fantastic time at our middle school dance, with 33 out of 42 students joining in the fun! The energy was high, and it was great to see so many students dancing, laughing, and enjoying time together. It was truly a memorable night for all who attended!

We’re excited to announce auditions for the Catholic School Musical – this year featuring Finding Nemo Jr.! 🐠✨

Last year, talented students from our school and schools like St. John, St. Peter, St. Rose, Presentation, and Frassatti wowed audiences with their performance of Matilda Jr. We can’t wait to see the magic you’ll create this year under the amazing guidance of Haley Sisler-Neuman (Director) and Tim Hoffman (Totino Grace)!

Key Details:

• Performance Dates: April 5th & 6th
• Location: Totino Grace High School
• Practices Begin: January (at St. John’s of Little Canada Catholic School, with details to come)
• Fees: $50 per student.

Why Join?
🌟 Build confidence and friendships
🎤 Develop your talents on stage
🎭 Represent your school in a joyful, collaborative production

Let’s make this year’s production unforgettable! Sign up here. Spread the word and dive in for a fin-tastic experience! 🌊

LakeStreet Youth Labs Winter Break Camp is a no-cost, full day STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) camp for students entering 1st-8th grade. Lunch and snack are provided daily (no pork, fish, or shellfish served). We will do science and art projects, play outside (weather permitting) and take a field trip on Friday! Check out their website: https://gmcc.org/youth-initiatives/.

Location: GMCC, 1100 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Hours: Thursday, January 2-Friday, January 3 | 9:00am-4:00pm

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Thank you for all your support!