Weekly Parent Update

Saint Bridget School: a Catholic community that encourages a love of God, respect for all, and academic excellence.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a special day when we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a brave leader who worked hard to make the world a fairer and kinder place. He believed that everyone should be treated equally, no matter their skin color, and he taught people to solve problems with peace and love instead of fighting. At our Catholic school, we remember Dr. King because his dream of equality reminds us of Jesus’ teachings to love one another and stand up for what is right.

Today also marks the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States, an important moment in our nation’s history. As Catholic families, we are called to pray for our leaders, asking God to grant them wisdom, strength, and a commitment to serve the common good. This is also a time to come together as a community, lifting up our nation in prayer and hope for unity, justice, and peace. Let us teach our children to support one another, celebrate our shared values, and work toward building a brighter future for all.

Reminders:

• Makes sure to have students bundle up this week, looks like we are in for some very cold weather.
• Mid-Term Progress Reports will be going out via email on Wednesday for students in Grades 3 - 8
• Enrichment Program for K - 5 Students this coming Friday. Thank you PTO for your continued support of our enrichment programs!

All my best,

Matthew Collins

Principal

Psalm 121:2 ~ “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

Whenever we need help—whether it’s with a tough subject or a difficult situation—God is there for us. He is our Creator and our Helper, ready to support us in everything we do.

1/11 - Winner $100 - Avrie Ann francis

1/12 - Winner $250 - Margaret Murray

1/12 - Seller $250 - Ophelia Murray

1/13 - Winner $100 - Jessica Barrus

1/14 - Winner $100 - Elizamgela Alencar

1/15 - Winner $100 - Nick Pepdjonovic

1/16 - Winner $100 - Cindy Ball

1/17 - Winner $100 - Reginald Mede

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 24th, 2025, and get ready for a night of excitement at the Knights of Columbus in Abington! The PTO invites you to our LCR Tournament, featuring cash prizes, a lottery ticket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle.

Details:

• When: Friday, January 24th, 2025

• Where: Knights of Columbus, Abington

• Cost: $20 per person | $200 per table

What to Bring:

• Your own food

• Cash for drinks

Don’t miss out—gather your friends and reserve your spot today! Visit LCR2025.givesmart.com to register, or reach out to the PTO with any questions.

We can’t wait to see you there!

At SBS, grades K-8 have been using the new Envision digital platform and students are getting a lot from all of the digital features. One of those digital features is 3 Act math. 3 Act math tasks are mathematics investigations structured in a three-part sequence. In Act One, there is a very short video or photograph with little additional information. The students record what they notice and what they wonder. For this 3 Act Math, the students needed to figure out the most pancakes that could be made with an amount of pancake mix. Act Two is a period of exploration in which students talk about math in groups, gather information and work to answer a question. Students come up with a solution to the problem using math problem solving strategies. In Act 3 the answer is revealed and students reflect on their solution and problem solving strategies. The purpose of 3 Act math is focused on asking questions, communicating using math language, and taking risks when problem solving.

Mrs. Koulopoulos’s favorites: Holiday: Christmas ; Coffee/ tea order: Irish breakfast with milk and sugar; Flower: hydrangea ; Cookie: chocolate chip; Place to shop: Marshalls; Season: fall; Disney Character: Winnie the Pooh.

~ Donna Rousseau, Instructional Coordinator

Monday, January 20th:

• No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21st:

• Tuesdays Together, 8:20 am, all are welcome

• Variety Show Practice, dismissal to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, January 22nd:

• Choir Practice, dismissal to 2:50 pm
• Term II Mid-Term Progress Reports sent out for Grades 3 - 8, via email

Thursday, January 23rd:

• Grade 8 Trip with Father Adrian to film Mass at Catholic Television
• Variety Show Practice, dismissal to 4:00 pm

Friday, January 24th:

• Enrichment Program, SkyTales for Grades K - 5, 9:00 am - Thank You PTO!
• Pizza Lunch
• Chess Club, dismissal to 3:10 pm
• PTO LCR Night 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Monday, January 27th:

• Blessing of the classrooms

Tuesday, January 28th:

• Cardinal Spellman Day of Service
• School Mass at 9:00 am, Grade K - 8 Students participating in Mass
• Variety Show Practice, dismissal to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, January 29th:

• PTO Luncheon Treat for Students
• PTO Hosted Teacher and Faculty Luncheon
• School run through of Variety Show 12:45 - 2:00 pm
• School Choir Practice, dismissal to 2:50 pm

Thursday, January 30th:

• School Choir performing for Early Childhood Students 8:30 am
• Variety Show, students arrive at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm

Friday, January 31st:

• Blue and Gold Day! Show your school spirit!
• Pep Rally 10:00 am
• Early Release 11:00 am for Early Childhood, 11:10 for Grades K - 8
• PTO Bowling Event for students

Please review the snow-day/inclement weather school cancelation process.

• If Abington Public School is noted as closed/delayed on public television - Saint Bridget School will also be closed/delayed. A text/voice message will be sent out from our student information system to announce closure/delay.

• Saint Bridget School may opt to close/delay even when the Town of Abington does not. It is important to think of Saint Bridget School as a “regional school” covering 23 communities. Street conditions in regional towns, and area school district closures may not mirror the conditions or actions taken by Abington. In that case, SBS may opt to close/delay school. A text/voice message will be sent out from our student information system to announce closure/delay.

• In the case of a school delay, there will be no before-school program and no school for Preschool and Pre-K ½ day students.

• Saint Bridget School may close early if the weather worsens dramatically during a daytime storm, in this case, the After School program would be canceled. A text/voice message will be sent out from our student information system to announce an early closure.

Email: sbsoffice@stbridgetschool.us
Website: www.stbridgetschool.us
Location: 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA, USA
Phone: 781-878-8482