MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   December 18, 2009

RE:       Weekly Update

The Spirit of Christmas is everywhere on this, our final school day, prior to the celebration of Jesus’ birth.  Very early this morning, Santa arrived amidst cheers and waves, with a message for all the students.  He reminded them of the gift of Jesus in our lives along with Santa’s great love for chocolate chip cookies!  Excitement was everywhere!  The need to touch and be near was everywhere!  The spontaneous smiles could be seen everywhere!  Expressions of love were everywhere!

While the younger children enjoyed this special visitor, the Middle School students experienced a different kind of presence.  Together, in Walsh Hall, they prepared breakfast for one another and ate with one another.  On the stage, under their tree, were approximately 1000 pairs of socks which, with the elementary students, they had collected to be given to Catholic Charities for those in need.  The Middle School had formed teams, were assigned to a younger grade and competed with one another for the greatest number of socks.  As it turned out, the classes were very close and all became winners.  They all cheered one another as the number of socks was revealed.

Without doubt, the Academy has formed a great faith community.  Together with you, our parents, a very strong bond has been formed.  Younger and older consistently give evidence of the love they have for one another.  This is the spirit of Christmas and we have it!

Christmas blessings to all of you!  May the celebration of Christ’s birth bring your family ever closer to one another and deeper in your relationship with God.

We Believe

Reminders and Other Things

• The Christmas vacation begins after early dismissal on Friday, December 18th.  School will reopen for students on Tuesday, January 5th.
• The 8th Graders will be going to St. Francis Catholic High School on Friday, January 8th for the placement test.  Registration forms were sent home with the students earlier this week.
• Re-registration will take place in January.  Anyone who has a sibling who will attend the Academy next year, should notify Darlene Coogan.
• Please note that all tuition and fees are to be current prior to Report Cards coming home on January 7th.
• Parent Conferences will take place on Thursday and Friday, January 7th and 8th following early dismissal.  Sign-up sheets will be available at the Reception desk beginning Tuesday, January 5th.
• Before the new year (2010) begins, be sure to reread the Uniform Policy and the Dress Code, including the hair style for boys.

Thank You to all of you for your generous Christmas gifts!  All of us who minister here at the Academy feel blessed each day to be with your children and to assist you in assisting them.  God has truly put us all together to further God’s work – and you play a magnificent role!

 

See you in Church!

  Santa will be present at the 4:00 PM Liturgy on Christmas Eve!