Good afternoon,

We are thrilled to be back in school! Our first two days last week were a great success as we adjusted to the school routine. Our middle school kicked the year off with Mass, a blessing from Father Wood, and a wonderful retreat led by Mrs. Lauren Nelson. Our new staff members have settled in quickly, and our new students are adapting well as we dive into our first quarter.

To keep you informed about school events and updates, we will be publishing the Falcon Newsletter every Wednesday. Please find the attached school calendar, and see below for highlights of upcoming events.

School Mass: Our first School Mass of the year will be held on Thursday at 9:00am in celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Back-to-School Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction: Join us this Sunday, August 18th, immediately following the 11:00am Mass for our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Dessert Auction. This free event is a wonderful opportunity for food, fellowship, and celebrating the start of the new school year. Donations will directly support our PTO. The Dessert Auction is a fun experience and a key fundraiser for our school. We hope to see you there!

Volleyball: Practice schedules will be sent out later this week, with practices starting next week. If your child (grades 4-8) is interested in joining the volleyball team and has not yet signed up, please contact Mrs. Ryan McMullen, our Athletic Director, at rmcmullen@spnok.org by Friday, August 16th at the latest.

Robotics Club: We are excited to start a new after-school Robotics Club this year. This introductory program aims to grow over the coming years. Stay tuned for more details!

Mass and Rosary: We invite you to join us for Mass and Rosary. The schedule for grade-level Rosaries is listed below. If you would like to pray the Rosary with your child or with one of our classes, please check in at the SchoolSafeID kiosk in the main office.

REMINDERS:

• If you did not return your Pray Walk Talk permission slip for 1st - 8th grade students, please sign and return ASAP. Pray Walk Talk is at the end of September, but it will be here before we know it!
• MEDICATION: Students may not carry medication with them unless they have a signed permission to carry (Epi-pen / Inhaler).

Join us for Mass, Rosary, and Morning Assembly!

School Mass:

• Every Thursday at 9:00am

Friday Daily Mass:

• Every Friday at 9:00am

Rosary:

• PK & K: Wednesdays at 2:15pm
• 1st - 2nd Grade: Wednesdays at 2:30pm
• 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade: Wednesdays at 8:15am
• Middle School: Tuesdays at 9:00am

Morning Assembly:

• Every Monday at 8:00am

Thank you in advance for your support of our parish school! Your prayers are coveted. Have a great week!

Pax Christi,

Corky McMullen

Principal

Our middle school students are divided into four distinct Houses: St. Augustine House, St. Dominic House, St. Joan of Arc House, and St. Maria Goretti House. Each House includes students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and serves as their "team" throughout the school year. The Houses foster a sense of community through prayer, weekly competitions, and various activities that build camaraderie.

On Friday, the new students were assigned to their Houses and participated in the exciting "House Olympics!" It was a day filled with fun and team spirit.

Mondays: Normal Uniforms (Middle School - House Shirts)

Tuesdays: Spirit Shirts

Wednesdays: Normal Uniforms

Thursdays: Mass Uniforms

Fridays: Normal Uniforms

Join us on the Three Hearts Pilgrimage for October Break! This 35 mile pilgrimage to Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey in Hulbert, OK is a life-changing experience. If you would like to be a part of our pilgrimage, please select the Chapter Name: "Oratory of St. Philip" when registering to join our chapter. Early Bird Pricing ends this Friday. Registration deadline is September 26th.

We will tent camp for two nights. The first day is 22 miles, and the second day is 13 miles. This is not and is not meant to be an easy couple of days, but it is very rewarding. We hope to have large group from SPN join us this year!

Take a few minutes to watch the short video below and visit the webpage HERE.

Contact Mr. McMullen for more details.