I wanted to take a moment to share just how incredibly proud I am of our 4th and 5th graders for their remarkable performance in this year’s Veteran's Day program. Under the direction of our talented music teacher, Mrs. Smith, our students sang and played patriotic songs on the bells, filling the gymnasium with a beautiful tribute to those who serve and have served. It was a moving experience to see them honoring our veterans and active military members through music and words.

Several students were chosen to read their essays, each one heartfelt and thoughtful, reflecting their appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veterans. We were also fortunate to have a special guest speaker, Lance Corporal Dominic DeJohn, whose powerful words resonated with all of us. Mr. DeJohn, father of Nico (K) and Luca (3rd), shared lessons he learned throughout his life and service, reminding us of the value of honoring others through service, cherishing the blessings we have, and recognizing the precious and limited nature of our time here. As he said so well, “Life begins with a commitment to something larger than ourselves, and our true purpose is to serve our loved ones and our God.”

It was an honor to welcome so many veterans and active military members in the audience, and I was extremely proud of our students’ respect and attentiveness throughout the entire 75-minute program. Their behavior demonstrated their understanding of the importance of giving our veterans the honor they truly deserve.

Thank you to Mrs. Smith, our students, and everyone involved in creating this special event. It was a day that not only celebrated our heroes, but also reminded us all of the power of gratitude and the call to serve one another. God bless our country and our military!

Sincerely,

Lisa Ruth

Friday, November 15 HSA Online Poinsettia Sale ENDS

Tuesday, November 19 All School Mass

Pizza with the Pastor???

Thursday, November 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:10-7:30)

Thursday, November 21 Book Fair Ends (Parents may shop during conferences.)

Friday, November 22 Dress Down Day

Friday, November 22 5th Grade Friends Across Time

Friday, November 22 2nd & 3rd Grade Balloons Over Broadway (Gym, 11:15)

Saturday, November 23 Drama Club Performance (Gym, 6:00 p.m.)

Monday, November 25 Special Dress Down Added--Students May Dress Like a Staff Member

Monday, November 25 Game Truck for Fall Fundraiser Top Sellers

Tuesday, November 26 All School Mass

Tuesday, November 26 Kindergarten Feast

Tuesday, November 26 Beta Club Induction Ceremony (Gym, 1:15)

Tuesday, November 26 SPX Family Night at PINS Mechanical (Easton, 5:30-7:00)

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, December 1 First Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 2 Advent Prayer Service

Tuesday, December 3 All School Mass

Wednesday, December 4 A Night with Santa (Cafeteria, 6:00-7:30)

Thursday, December 5 Poinsettia Sale Pickup

Friday, December 6 Newsletter

Sunday, December 8 Second Sunday of Advent

Monday, December 9 Holy Day of Obligation All-School Mass

Tuesday, December 10 Penance Service

Thursday, December 12 2nd & 3rd Grade Christmas Concert (Church, 1:30 & 6:30)

Friday, December 13 Spelling Bee (Gym, 12:30)

Friday, December 13 Interim Report Sent Home

Monday, December 16- December 18 Secret Santa

Tuesday, December 17 All School Mass

Wednesday, December 18 Band/Choir Concert for Families (Gym, 6:30 p.m.)

Thursday, December 19 Band/Choir Concert for Students (Gym, 8:30)

Friday, December 20 Dress Down Day

Friday, December 20 Christmas Parties PM

Friday, December 20 Newsletter

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 Christmas Break

SAVE THE NEW DATES

Father-Daughter Dance: Saturday, February 1

Mother-Son Dance: Saturday, April 5

At the end of each trimester, our school community comes together to celebrate the students who went above and beyond to let their lights shine by using their God-given gifts. It's also a time to celebrate the end of the trimester with joy and gratitude. In our next newsletter, we'll share photos of our Positive Panther winners and Honor Roll recipients. For now, enjoy the photos below from the fun competitions organized by our amazing "specials" teachers!

To prepare for their upcoming 'buddy' service learning project, the kindergarteners and sixth graders learned about weather from a real meteorologist! After exploring how weather affects growth, they’ll work together to build a butterfly garden.

Thanks to the generosity of our SPX families, the 1st and 4th graders were able to fill 95 boxes with Christmas gifts for children in developing countries for the Box of Joy program sponsored by Cross Catholic Outreach.

Thanks to our Jr. High students who gave up their recess time to make sandwiches with members from St. Vincent de Paul for St. Lawrence Haven.

Tis the season! This year we are working with the St. Vincent de Paul ministry to collect food donations for the Bishop Griffin Center AND helping to support the Seton Youth Group Food Drive.

Dates: Monday 11/18 - Friday 12/20

Each week, we will target one specific item

(although all non-perishables will be accepted throughout the drive).

• Week of 11/18: Canned soup and canned spaghetti sauce (no glass jars)

• Week 11/25 & 11/26: 4-packs of toilet paper

• Week of 12/2: Peanut butter

• Week of 12/9: Boxed desserts

• Week of 12/16: Any non-perishable items

A big thanks to Mrs. Louiso for getting our amazing Book Fair underway! We'll announce the winners of the Coin Challenge next week. Parents, you'll have one more chance to shop during next week's Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Uycd21y92TSYj4fS6

A Used Uniform Sale will be held in Mrs. Woods' room during the event!

Be sure to check out the menu for Thursday, November 21, for our Friendsgiving Feast! Your children won't want to miss this delicious meal!

Thanks to everyone who registered to join us at Pins on Tuesday, November 26. Our School Advisory Board and Home & School Association look forward to an evening of community building and fun with nearly 90 SPX families!

Please see your email for your child's unique ordering link.

We'll be sharing more information soon about the Emmaus Road Scholarship. This program offers parents a dollar-for-dollar tax credit (up to $1,500), meaning there’s no financial loss for you. Meanwhile, our families benefit from additional tuition assistance, which ultimately strengthens our bottom line.

We are excited to announce that the HSA has contracted with a new spirit wear company with several new perks!

**For the 24-25 school year, dry-fit uniform shirts will be acceptable on gym days. The shirts are on sale now.**

• Orders may be placed at any time
• Orders shipped directly to your home
• Faster turnaround times
• More color options

The Ohio Dominican University Chorus will visit our parish this month to perform “Bring Me a Rose” concert 7 p.m. in the church, Sunday, Nov. 24. Under the direction of Sheila Cafmeyer, this concert features 11 university musicians and graduate/accompanist Tessa Wigal. A repeat performance will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25 in the Christ the King Chapel in Sansbury Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. This 45-minute concert of sacred music and songs of praise is sure to lift your heart and fill you with joy. Come support our singers with your presence. Admission is free. (Free-will offering)

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