Cheetah Chatter
August 8th, 2023
“Where faith soars, minds excel, and futures ignite”
Week of November 10th - November 16th
2023-2024 School Year - Issue #12
"“Whatever God wants, as God wills, when God wills. "
~ Maria de las Maravillas de Jesús
Hello St. Michael- St. Clement Students and Families,
I hope everyone is able to come this weekend to the 77th Annual Christmas Bazaar. The team has worked tirelessly over the last week to get everything set up, and I must say, the Polar Express has never looked better! I hope everyone has a chance to watch our segments with Marty Bass, it was a lot of fun spending the morning with the crew.
Just a couple notes as we head into the last full week before Thanksgiving:
- Interviews for the 2nd grade position are off and running, they will be finished up by early next week.
- To all visitors entering our buildings, please make sure you are stopping by the office, and getting a visitor's tag before you head anywhere in the budling, this is regardless of whether you are volunteering in a classroom, or here for a meeting, you must have the ID sticker.
- 6th Grade families, please see the slides below in regards to the North Bay Trip that will be held in March. Like everything, costs have gone up, but I am hoping getting this out earlier and providing payment plans will help. I will need adult support for the entire week. It is a major commitment, but is vital to the success of this week long trip.
Yours in Christ,
Matt Zipp
Upcoming Dates at STM-STC
Friday, 11/10 - Saturday, 11/11: 77th Annual Christmas Bazaar
Friday, 11/10- Christmas Dress Down Day (In honor of the Christmas Bazaar); Chick-fil-a Orders & Money DUE - NO exceptions
Monday 11/13 - Noon Dismissal
Friday, 11/17 - Student Council ShareBaby Coat Drive Ends; Chick-fil-a Box Lunch Fundraiser
Wednesday 11/22 - Grandparents Day, Noon Dismissal (More info to come next week)
Thursday, 11/23- Friday 11/24 - Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, 11/29 - Individual Picture Make-Up Day (Information Below)
November 2023
Financial Aid Applications for the 2024-2025 School Year
The financial aid applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now OPEN! To apply for financial aid, please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FPTR. After completing the application, you will also need to upload:
- Federal Income Tax Return
- Copies of ALL current year W-2 Wage & Tax Statements
For more information about the application process, please visit www.online.FACTSmgt.com/Aid or call Mrs. Denise Polsinelli in the school office or via email a dpolsinelli@stmstc.org.
Grandparents Day - Wednesday, November 22nd
On Wednesday, November 22nd, we will be having our annual Grandparents Day! Grandparents (or anyone who is like a grandparent) are welcome to come and spend the morning with our students! F. Paul Galeone Photographers will also be on hand to take pictures of our families! Order forms will be sent home next week. A detailed schedule of the day will also be sent out next week. As a reminder, there is also a 12:00PM dismissal that day. We can't wait to welcome our families to STM-STC!
Individual Picture Make-Up Date
If your child was sick or absent on our original picture date in October, we have great news! Galeone Photographers will be back on Wednesday, November 29th to take pictures of anyone who did not have their picture taken. If you would like to purchase a picture package, please click on the button below to download the order form. Please send in the form along with payment on the day of make-up pictures. If you have any questions, please call the school office. Thank you!!
Colder/Inclement Weather
The time of year has come where the temperatures are getting colder and inclement weather becomes a possibility. As a reminder, all students will go outside for recess unless the temperatures or wind chill are below freezing. Please make sure to send students into school with proper outerwear for outdoor recess.
Also, if inclement weather does occur, St. Michael - St. Clement School follows Baltimore County Public Schools when following school closures or delays. If a closure or delay occurs, we will also send out a notification via our school alert system. Please do not call the school office. Thank you!
** REMINDER **
If your child is going to be absent, PLEASE notify the school office by calling 410-668-8797 or by emailing Mrs. Paula Dossa at pdossa@stmstc.org. Also, if your child will be having an early dismissal PLEASE notify the school office by either calling or emailing Mrs. Paula. Thank you for your cooperation!
Changes to the November 2023 Breakfast & Hot Lunch Calendars
There have been changes made to the breakfast and hot lunch calendars for November 2023. Those changes are:
Breakfast:
Friday, 11/10 - NO breakfast will be served due to the kitchen being closed for the Christmas Bazaar
Hot Lunch:
Friday, 11/10 - NO hot lunch will be served due to the kitchen being closed for the Christmas Bazaar. Students MUST bring a lunch from home on both days.
Tuesday, 11/14 - Chicken Patty Sandwich
Monday, 11/20 - Thanksgiving Dinner - Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn, Sweet Potato Roll
Tuesday, 11/28 - Chicken Quesadilla
November Chick-fil-a Box Lunch
Our next Chick-fil-a Box Lunch Fundraiser will take place on Friday, November 17th. All orders and money are due in the office NO LATER than Friday, November 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kim Thayer at kthayer@stmstc.org. Thank you!
Student Council News
Coat Drive for ShareBaby
ShareBaby, a non-profit community organization, addresses the unmet basic needs of Baltimore's most vulnerable young children through the distribution of diapers and other essential items.
As the weather gets colder, they face an increased need for winter coats. Each winter season our community partners request thousands of coats for the children they serve. Unfortunately, they never have enough.
The Student Council will be hosting a coat drive from Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 17th.
**We need your help to collect NEW and gently used warm winter coats in sizes newborn - 6x. Our highest need is for toddler sizes 2T - 5T.**
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
Squire's Fundraiser Night
Need a break from cooking after the Thanksgiving holiday? Come out to Squire's Italian Restaurant on Monday, November 27th from 11:00AM - 9:00PM (Carry-out, Dine-In, or Delivery) and have a delicious meal and support STM-STC at the same time! Mention STM-STC or show the attached flyer at the time of your order and STM-STC will receive 15% back! Squire's is located at 6723 Holabird Avenue - Dundalk, MD. We hope to see you there!
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!
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is NOW OPEN!! Items will ONLY be available for bidding online. We can help you place online bids while at the bazaar using iPads or on your own electronic device. An e-mail address is required. Bidding closes Saturday, November 11th at 7PM and items can be claimed beginning at 7:30PM that evening!
Classroom Schedule
Please note: Friday, November 10th, students will have the opportunity to attend the Bazaar during the day, at which time the Bazaar will be closed to the general public. A limited 'daytime' kitchen menu will be opening at 11:30 a.m. (Please refer to the hot lunch calendar above.)
We are in need of parents to work the FUNNEL CAKE and FRIED OREO Stand! This is an extremely popular booth and is sure to be a hit on Friday AND Saturday night as well as a lot of fun!
Please complete the sign-up below.
Bazaar Ticket System
Don't forget to sell your raffle tickets for the annual 50/50. Top sellers will be awarded with extra Bazaar Tickets and a classroom dress down day!
Calling All Bakers!!
We are in need of baked goods for the upcoming STM-STC Christmas Bazaar. Both homemade and store bought are welcome. Please deliver all baked goods to the STM-STC School Office on Tuesday, November 7 - Saturday, November 11th. **Friday & Saturday deliveries can be brought directly to the school gym to be put on display!**
Winter Uniforms
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.