The Weekly Update

The purple candle lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent symbolizes love and the message of God's love that the angels announced at the birth of Christ.

The fourth Sunday of Advent is the final week of Advent and is a time to prepare for Christmas. It's a time to rejoice in God's love, reflect on the good news of the angel Gabriel, and make room for Emmanuel, God with us.

May the love of Christ bless you and your family this Christmas.

Families, we are in need of a host family for a 10th grade girl from Vietnam joining our Pacelli Family second semester, January 2025. If interested to host or to inquire, please contact Catalina Ferreira by phone @ 507-438-7627 or email to caferre@msn.com

"Bring a different culture into your home and share yours with the new student."

• Pizza Ranch
• Wednesday, January 8th from 4:30-8:30 PM.
• A percent of sales and tips will go towards reducing the cost of the overall trip to Eagle Bluff.

Pacelli students will be picking up Christmas trees once again on JANUARY 11, 2025

Please have your tree to your boulevard by 8:00 a.m. with all ornaments, tinsel, and lights removed.

Students will be there during the morning to pick up your tree.

Call (507) 437-3278 or email kvasquez@pacellischools.org to reserve your pick-up location.

* A free will donation is appreciated.*

You may mail your donation to Pacelli at 311 4th St. NW or leave your donation in a

marked envelope on your tree. Please note ‘Tree Pickup’ in memo line of check.

The Annual Pacelli Benefit Auction is January 25, 2025. This year's theme is Sparkles and Spurs. Click the invitation picture to go to the auction website for purchasing your event tickets, donate, and to find out more about this exciting event! Everyone is welcome and all proceeds benefit our Pacelli community. If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets, print and return the attached Auction Raffle form to the Pacelli School office.

Planning is underway for the 2026 Summer Pacelli tour of Italy and Greece. Pacelli has a long standing tradition of partnering with EFT Tours to provide educational tours of some of the most amazing places around the world. This opportunity is open to any current 6th - 12th grade student and their family members. To find out more about the tour and how to register, please contact Ms. Sheedy.

Homework club for grades 4th-6th is now taking place every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:15 in Mr. Olsem's room. A light snack is provided. Students may attend any homework club meeting at your discretion. Prior notice that your student will be there is helpful but not required.

8th Hour Study Hall takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for 7th-12th grade students.

This program provides students with the opportunity to receive guidance and support from a Pacelli teacher. It is an excellent chance for students to catch up on any missing work, ask questions, and enhance their understanding of the material. Participation in the study hall is voluntary; however, students may also be assigned to attend by a teacher or administrator if it is deemed that they would benefit from additional support.

We believe that this initiative will greatly assist our students in achieving their academic goals. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

Shamrock Zone will be open December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, and 31st. Shamrock Zone will be closed December 24th, 25th and January 1st. Sign up with Deidre Smith by December 19th to reserve your child's spot for the holiday break.

December: Limit Screen Time

Tip: With holidays approaching, it’s easy to spend excessive time on screens. Set limits on screen time and encourage other activities like reading, playing board games, or crafting to balance technology use.

Merry Christmas from the Tech Department! As we look forward to the Christmas break, the Tech department wants to remind parents that home internet may not have all the same safety features and firewalls set up as the school. It has been brought to our attention that some students have found that they are able to access some sites at home that they can not access at the school. Please remember to be watchful while children are using their devices around the home. Also, Christmas is a time for family, which makes it a great time to unplug from all devices and spend time with those around us. Consider limiting screen time over this break and encourage students to read or play games with family members.

Job Postings Effective November 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 School Year. Submit letter of interest

and resume to admin@pacellischools.org

Teachers - All teaching positions are available immediately or at the start of 2nd Semester,

January 13, 2025. December 2024 college graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Gr. 7-12 Science Teacher - Full Time
• Gr. 7-12 Language Arts Teacher - Full Time
• Grade 5 Teacher - Full Time
• Substitute Teachers

• No School December 23rd - January 1st
• No Shamrock Zone December 24th -25th and January 1st
• School Resumes January 2nd 2025
• 10th Grade Leads Mass January 3rd
• Community Night at Pizza Ranch January 8th
• Christmas Tree Pick Up January 11th