MEMORANDUM
TO: Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
FROM: Sister Nancy Elder, IHM
DATE: August 28, 2009
RE: Weekly Update
This morning a First Grader arrived in car drop off with his face downcast. Following some prodding, he reluctantly got out of the car and started into the building. His usual happy face was not there nor was his cheery morning greeting or the story which is always shared. A member of the Faculty followed him into the hallway - wanting to warn the teacher. Noticing that the student was going in the wrong direction, she questioned him. He responded “I am going to Mrs. Smitherman (a Kindergarten assistant) because I need a hug.” Into the room he went, got his hug and a smile lighted up his face as he proclaimed that he was ready to begin his day.
Probably we all have heard that we learn all we need for life while we are in Kindergarten. This young man knew what he needed and went about getting it. How very simple was his solution to a morning which had not begun as he would have wanted. Couldn’t we all gather great insight from this? We, adults, examine, ponder and evaluate the events in our lives that are upside down. We talk, we research and we wait and wait and wait. Sometimes we even spend money to assist us in making an informed decision which will make us happy. And just, maybe, the solution is getting a hug from someone we love.
Isn’t it great that God puts people in our lives that do and say just the right thing when we are most in need? Without doubt, those people are among us every day. They are our spouses, our children, our friends, our co-workers. Each of us has the Spirit of God within; each of us has all that we need to cheer another, to listen, to respond. How gifted and blessed we are! This Faith Community has been deeply empowered with the dedication and love of so many who are faithful to strengthening and deepening their relationship with God. Thank you for being a vital part of this Community!
We Believe
Reminders and Other Things
- Thanks to all of you who attended Back to School Night. It was great to see so many gathered to hear about this coming school year. We are so grateful to you for your faith in us, your presence and your support.
- Friday, September 4th is First Friday, and we will have Liturgy at 9:00 AM. Students need to be in their formal dress.
- The annual Knights of Columbus Catholic Education dinner is being held on Friday, September 11th at 6:00 PM at St. Francis Catholic High School Gymnasium. Proceeds will benefit tuition assistance at St. Francis. Tickets are $60.00 and may be purchased at the school office. Donations of whatever amount will also be accepted.
- Our superintendent, Pat Bronsard, will visit us on Thursday, September 17th.
- Be sure to put Thursday, October 8th on your calendar for the parent presentation on Cyber Safety. This presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in Walsh Hall.
- Join in congratulating Josh Stull, one of our May graduates from Eighth Grade, who placed 4th in the state West Point Bridge Building contest earlier this month.
- Speaking of congratulations – Congratulations to our girls JV Volleyball Team who won their first game yesterday!
From Suzy Bode
CLASSES ARE STARTING!
Sign up now!
Violin ~ Viola~ Cello
There are a few openings available
for new musicians in grades K-5.
If there is enough interest in grades 6-8,
we will begin a middle school class.
Fun! Affordable! Play well quickly!
(rental instruments available)
Suzanne Bode, instructor
352-595-2070
Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Round up is coming!! For boys in 1st - 5th Grade who are interested in scouting please come learn more about joining and the exciting opportunities scouting brings to young boys, please join us on Tuesday September 29 at 6:30 pm at the Lawton Chiles Elementary School Cafeteria.
For information please call 904-388-0591, extension 106 or visit the North Florida Council website at: www.nfcscouting.org. Representatives from Cub Scout Pack 416 will be present at the Queen of Peace Back to School event on 8/26 to answer any questions and share information prior to the event in September.
See you in Church!