Number 7

Grateful for each hand we hold

Gathered round this table.

From far and near we travel home,

Blessed that we are able.

Grateful for this sheltered place

With light in every window,

Saying welcome, welcome, share this feast

Come in away from sorrow.

Father, mother, daughter, son,

Neighbor, friend and friendless;

All together everyone in the gift of loving-kindness.

Grateful for whats understood,

And all that is forgiven;

We try so hard to be good,

To lead a life worth living.

Father, mother, daughter, son,

Neighbor, friend, and friendless;

All together everyone, let grateful days be endless.

Grateful for each hand we hold

Gathered round this table.

( Mary Chapin Carpenter - Thanksgiving Song Lyrics)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and reflect on the blessings of the last year. Many of us experience renewed hope and faith during the Thanksgiving holiday because we turn our eyes onto what is most important. I wish to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Over the past week or so our children have been collecting food items for the St. Vincent De Paul food bank. I wish to thank everyone for their donations to the food appeal this year.

Commitment to Family Agreement

I wish to remind everyone that if you have signed up for Participation on the Family Agreement that we expect all parents to be responsible and to fulfill their agreements. We have been following up with parents who have not been fulfilling their agreements. I do not feel that we should have to do this, but unfortunately we do. Parents who fail to meet their obligations will be transferred to the non-participation plan. Thanks to all those parents who are making every effort to fulfill their agreements.

Principal's Awards:

Congratulations to all those students who received Principal's Awards last Monday. It was wonderful to see so many students receive certificates. We would encourage all students to do their best and eventually to be able to be considered for these awards.

Music Program

We have been notified by Rhythm and Moves, our contractor for the PE and music programs, that Jenny McKenna will be going on maternity leave effectively from Thanksgiving. Her replacement will be Cathy Bleecker, and we wish her all the best as she joins our school community.

Gum

Please remember students are not permitted to chew gum while on school grounds.

God Bless,

Vincent Riener

Principal

"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good..." - Psalm 100:4, 5a

True gratitude does not come naturally to young children. Young children are naturally egocentric. They consider themselves the center of the universe. The capacity for true gratitude develops as children grow and become aware of the positive contributions of the people and things in their lives. Gratitude is a skill to be learned and developed like many others.

What better time, then, to help children understand and express gratitude than in this holiday season. As your family comes together to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, encourage your children to recognize and talk about their blessings. The daily counting of blessings at mealtime or as part of a bedtime ritual can become a powerful reminder to your children of how lucky they are.

Also, don’t forget to take time to count your own blessings. The rush of daily life gets even more hectic around the holidays. Let’s not forget to remind ourselves of whom and what we are celebrating – and why.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All the best,

Miss J

Talent Show 2017

The 2017 All Souls Talent Show will celebrating the wonderful cultural diversity of our student body by going “Around the World”. We are looking for singers, dancers, and musicians ready to share a view of the world through music and dance. Music, songs, and dances should be from or about countries other than the United States. If you need help with ideas please see Ms. Johanson.

The talent show will be held in earlier than usual this year, on Thursday, March so sign-ups will be starting soon and try-outs will be held in January. Watch for more information in the next newsletter!

If you have not turned in your monies, please do so at this time. Please remember we can not award any prizes until all money is turned in!!

Thank you!!

Mrs. Reidy

18 - Athletic Board Spaghetti Feed

21 - Staff Dev. Mtg. - 12:20 Dismissal - Athl. Board Hot Dog Sale

23 - Minimum Day - 12:20pm Dismissal

23 - School Board Raffle begins

23 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service - 9am (Full School Uniform)

24-25 - Thanksgiving Day & Holiday

4 - School Family Mass & Rite of Enrollment for Communion - 9am

5 - Faculty Mtg. 2:30pm Early Dismissal

8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - 9am Mass (Full School Uniform)

13 - School Board Mtg. - 6:30pm - Annex Meeting Room

14- Athletic Board Meeting - 6:30pm

15- Christmas Program - 7:30pm - (Full School Uniform)

16 - Christmas Celebrations - Minimum Day - 12:20pm Dismissal

- NO EXTENDED CARE AFTER SCHOOL

19 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Vacation

25 - Christmas Day

As the holiday season approaches our hearts turn to thoughts of sharing time, meals, and gifts with our family and friends. In that spirit of sharing All Souls Student Council is conducting its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations will be distributed to local families in need of assistance during this holiday season.

What is needed most are large-sized canned goods like vegetables, canned meats, tuna, and chili, as well as dry items including pastas, beans, and rice. Costco and/or family size packages would be great but ALL donations will be greatly appreciated.

Our food collection will start Monday, November 7th and continue until Monday, November 21st. A collection table will be set up at the main stairwell landing near the school office. Feel free to drop of your donations, or students may also bring donations directly to their classrooms.

Together we can make a difference and help our neighbors in need. Thank you.

As you are looking for a perfect birthday or special occasion gift, don't forget your shopping options that will benefit All Souls Catholic School!

Our in-house Scrip program is back in business after the summer break, and you can always shop online at the eScrip Online Mall, which has many of your favorite online shopping sites.

Amazon shoppers please remember to use the handy Amazon link at the bottom of our web page. This link will take you directly to your personal Amazon page, shop as you normally would, and the school will earn a percentage of your purchase. There is no cost to you!

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