A Newsletter to Parents and Guardians
December 11, 2014
Dear Parents and Guardians,
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The annual Christmas concert is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm. Students have been working diligently on the
performance in their music classes and extra rehearsals.
STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER AT 6:00 P.M.
This year, we will host a special recital night for our students who are taking instrumental lessons. That
night will be December 17th and the time will be 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.
We have recently upgraded our sound system in the cafeteria to accommodate the many wonderful
performances that are held there. On the night of the Christmas Program, we will hold a “free will”
offering to assist with the costs of the upgraded system. Your generosity will be very much appreciated.
Tonight at the Christmas Program, the doors to the cafeteria and gymnasium will open at 6:00 p.m.
Sorry, no saving of seats! Seats go on a “first come, first go basis.” Individuals in wheelchairs or who are
disabled will be admitted when they arrive.
SINCE WE ARE OFFERING A PROFESSIONAL RECORDING OF THE CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM WE ARE ASKING THAT PARENTS DO NOT SET UP VIDEO RECORDING
EQUIPMENT IN THE CAFETERIA. Video order forms were sent out last week. Parents may record
from their seats. Thank you for your cooperation.
There can be no cell phones, ipods, ipads, etc. used during the Christmas Program. They interfere
with the sound equipment.
ADVENT PRAYER SERVICES
Each week, our Catholic School community gathers for Advent prayer and reflection. All are invited to
join us. The next service will take place on Friday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Please join us if you
schedule allows.
CHRISTMAS PIANO RECITAL
This year our Christmas Music Program promises to be one of the best ever. Due to the number of
children taking piano this year, our school will hold the piano recitals on a separate night. The piano
recitals will take place at 6:30 p.m. on December 17. Please note this on your calendar. Thank you.
MBS CHORUS PERFORMANCE
Our MBS Chorus will perform on Saturday morning at the Dunes Manor Hotel on 28 th Street in Ocean
City, MD at 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations to our chorus for their excellent performance at the Ocean Pines Tree Lighting Event.
5TH GRADE ROBOTICS
Our fifth grade students demonstrate the robot that they build and programmed using an iPad.
TRYOUTS FOR ALADDIN
Tryouts for Aladdin will be held GIRLS: Tuesday, December 16th 3:15 – *
GIRLS: Thursday, December 18th 3:15 – *
BOYS: Wednesday, December 17th 3:15 – *
Please sign up in the Middle School Pod.
*Closing times will be determined by number of students who attend. Parents are asked to wait in their
cars in front of the school for their child to be dismissed. Mrs. K will dismiss students as they finish
trying out.
If you are trying out for the following characters, please study the listed song:
Jasmine—A Whole New World
Iago—Why Me?
Jafar—Why Me?
Narrators—Arabian Nights
Guards—Why Me?
MBS ATHLETIC DEPT. NEWS
Sports Physicals:
A current sports physical MUST be filled out before your child can participate in practice/games, no
exceptions.
VERY IMPORTANT: During the week of Dec. 15th, girls will ONLY practice on Monday Dec.
15th and the boys VARSITY team ONLY will practice on Wednesday Dec. 17th.
Boys Basketball:
Practice for JV will be held on Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5pm. Practice for Varsity will be held Tuesday
& Thursday 5-6:30pm. Varsity players will stay after school for study hall in either the library or
cafeteria. We will need the help of parents to assist in this study hall, I am asking that you email me
your availability asap. Thanks.
Please be prepared to arrive 5-10 min. early to pick up your child from practice. When practice is over a
parent/guardian should walk up to the front door to pick the child up, it is very dark and we want to
make sure all students have a ride.
Our next game is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16th @ St. Francis de Sales. The JV team will play at 4pm,
with Varsity following at 5pm, come and show your support for MBS!
There will be NO Boys basketball practice on Thursday, Dec. 11th due to the Christmas Program.
NO JV Boys practice on Wednesday, Dec. 17th OR Thursday, Dec. 18th.
Girls Basketball:
We are in need of parent volunteers to sit with the varsity team during study hall. I am asking that
you email me your availability asap please!!! Thanks.
Please be prepared to arrive 5-10 min. early to pick up your child from practice. When practice is over a
parent/guardian should walk up to the front door to pick the child up, it is very dark and we want to
make sure all students have a ride.
Our next game is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16th against St. Francis de Sales here @ MBS . The JV
team will play at 4pm, with Varsity following at 5pm, come and show your support for MBS!
NO JV or V Girls Practice on Wednesday Dec. 17th.
Hydration!!!!:
I am adding a new wrinkle to our athletic program this year, hydration is very important to everyone
whether an athlete or not. This year, students participating in any sport(s) at MBS are required to have
some sort of water bottle with them here at school…at all times. If I walk upstairs, cafeteria, art room or
anywhere else their water bottle should be with them. This is in an effort to promote hydration throughout
the day and not just before or during practice/games. If there is an issue with providing your child with a
water bottle please feel free to contact me and I will make sure they get one.
Fitness & Sports Equipment:
We are looking for gently used fitness/sports equipment such as dumbbells, BOSU balls, medicine balls,
cleats, lax sticks/helmets etc. for our teams/faculty to have access to. Since the beginning of the year there
has been a strong push to improve physical fitness from both the students and staff here at MBS. Before I
go out and purchase more equipment I wanted to ask our MBS families first. For more info. or to set up a
time to drop off equipment, please contact me via email.
LIBRARY NEWS
The MBS Library is decorated for Christmas complete with a tree, lots of colored lights and of course, a
“Library Elf.” We have numerous Christmas books available to check out. Please feel free to stop by any
time before or after-school to visit. Maybe you’d like to check out a Christmas book to read to your child
at home! We are spending time this month reading many Christmas books both classic and religious. We
are also learning about “Christmas Around The World” in some classes.
A huge thank you to the many parents and students who have donated their gently used books for the
library! We are so appreciative and will put them to good use. Please remember us as you clean out your
child’s bookshelves . We are truly grateful for your continued support.
BOOK FAIR NEWS
Our new Book Fair theme for the Winter 2015 is Sir Readalot’s Castle: Enter the Kingdom of Books.
This season’s Book Fair will be an exciting celebration of hundreds of books kids want to read.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be different from years past as we are only holding one large Fair during
Catholic School’s Week, January 22, 2014 through February 3, 2015 from 8-4, and a special Pancake
breakfast that is scheduled for January 25th. Set up will be January 21st and break down on Feb 4th.
If you have some time to help us conduct our next Book Fair, please contact Kerry Staniewski at
[email protected].
EMERGNECY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
WHEN IN DOUBT Closings And Delays Are ALWAYS Posted On WBOC, WMDT, And
Froggy99. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is listed by itself.
As in the past, parents and guardians will be notified of emergency closings and delays through our
School Reach notification system. Because of this it is VERY IMPORTANT that we have your updated
contact information as soon as possible.
In the case of delayed openings, parents will receive a recorded phone call on the family home phone
numbers and a text message on cell phones.
In the case of school closings, parents will receive a recorded phone call on the family home phone
numbers and a text message on cell phones.
In the case of emergency early dismissal, calls will be made to the parent’s landline, cell and emergency
numbers.
Calls regarding delayed openings and school closing will be made before 6:00 a.m.
Also, please remember that if school is delayed, Before Care begins at 8:00 a.m.
CASINO ROYALE 2015 (formerly known as Casino Night) will be held on Saturday, February
7th, 2015. Plan now to join us for Most Blessed Sacrament's PREMIER event of the year!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 7th, 2015. MBS Casino Royale will be a night to
remember. Music, great food from the shore's best restaurants, fun and fantastic auctions and exciting
gaming. Come try your luck and be a part of our school's largest fundraiser. Tickets are $45 in advance
and $50 at the door. Make your reservations now by calling Anne Flaherty at 443-864-6764 or by
emailing [email protected]". Thank you for your support!
Pick your lucky number and take a spin on The MBS Tuition Wheel. Don’t miss a chance to win one
FULL year of in-parish tuition or $4,000 in cold, hard cash! Tickets are $100 per number and the odds are
ever in your favor. The sign up flyer is in Thursday’s folder. You can also contact Angela Simmons at
443-523-2205 to reserve your number today!
MBS FASHION SHOW NEWS
It’s time to walk the runway again at the 2015 MBS Fashion Show which will be held on Thursday, May
21, 2015. In order to prepare for this exciting event, we will be holding the first committee meeting on
Tuesday December 2, 2014 at 6pm in the MBS Library. Whether you have been part of the committee in
the past or are interested in helping plan this premier fundraiser for the first time, we would love to have
you join us!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Heather Marinelli at 302-228-0800 or
[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support!!
5K FINISHES
Thank you to all the families and individuals who participated in the inaugural MBS 5K, Family Fun 1Mile, and Kids' Dashes. Whether you ran, volunteered or cheered, you all helped to raise over $1,000 for
our school.
HARRIS TEETER: THANK YOU!
“Thank you” to everyone who has supported our school through the Together in Education
Program through Harris Teeter. We recently received a check for $52.51. We appreciate your
continued support.
IMPORTANT DATES
December
11
13
14
17
23
23-Jan. 2
Annual Christmas Music Program, 6:30 p.m.
MBS Ambassadors sing at Dunes Manor Hotel, OC, 9:30 a.m.
Open House 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Piano Recital, 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Holiday begins 12:10 dismissal
Christmas Holiday – School Closed
PARISH NEWS
ST. ANN
Donut Sundays are BACK. Donuts & Coffee is served after the 10:30 Mass at St. Ann's and is a great
way to catch up with fellow parishioners! Families (children, too) are needed to help with set up, serving
and clean up. The next date is 12/14. If you are able to help with set up & serving & clean up, please
email Anne Flaherty ([email protected]).
ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE
St. Jude The Apostle Church will present its annually presentation of “Darkness Into Light” on Saturday,
December 13 at 7 PM in our Parish Life Center. Travel back to the First Christmas through narrative and
song. Experience the true joy and spirit of the season.
St. Jude’s is located on Highway One in Lewes, DE. The Church is on the northbound side of Highway
One, just north of the intersection of US Route 9 and Highway 1 (Five Points).
Trip To Berlin, Maryland
Come and enjoy a fun day of sightseeing and shopping in Berlin MD. Tickets for the Dec. 5th bus trip
are available for $25 per person. The bus leaves from the St. Jude parking lot at 9:30 AM and leaves
Berlin at 4 PM. For reservations call 302-644-7782.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys chances
St. Jude The Apostle will be selling tickets for a chance to win two clubhouse tickets to see the
Philadelphia Eagles vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 at Lincoln Financial
Field. Chances are $10 each and includes a general admission parking pass for lot A-H. If you wish to
purchase a ticket you may do so online at http://stjudeslewesde.org/ and click on the WESHARE button
or call the parish office at 302-644-7300.
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC PARISH
As we spiritually prepare for the season, join us for our Penance Service on Wednesday December 17, at
4 p.m. The service will be held at St. Luke's. Call the parish office for further details 410 250-0300
Looking for some special Christmas gifts? Visit our Parish Religious Gift Shop located in the gathering
area of St. Luke's Church. The gift shop is open before and after Masses on the weekend. Find many
interesting medals, crosses, statues, and beautiful collectibles.
Tickets are still available for the Handcrafted 15 car train set. Don't miss out on your chance to win
this beautiful set hand crafted by our Parishioner Jim Crabill. Tickets are $5.00 each. The drawing will
be held December 19. Call the parish office to purchase tickets.
Tickets now available for our 2015 50/50 Year Long Raffle. Winners drawn the 1st Thursday of each
month. Tickets are $12.00 - Good for ALL 12 months of drawings! Perfect stocking stuffer /Teacher
gift! Give them 12 chances to win !! Call the Parish office to order tickets 410-250-0300
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA
Opportunities for Faith Enrichment:
We offer the following opportunities to enrich your faith.............
Lectio Divina is held every Tuesday at 6:30pm in our parish center room 116. During the hour we read
the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and share what it is saying to us. All you need is an open heart and
mind.
Walking Towards Eternity is a DVD Series that helps you connect the Scriptures to your daily lives.
This series and the continuation of the set are held Tuesday mornings following 8:30am Mass and
Thursday evenings at 6:00pm in our parish center room 110.
Word of Life meets the second Sunday of each month in room 116 of our parish center at 9:40am. This
month we will share how we lived the August word: "Forgive your neighbors the wrong done to you, and
then your sins will be pardoned when you pray." (Sir. 28:2)
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
St. Michael the Archangel parish is interested in starting a book talk that will be hosted by Deacon Dave
McDowell. The book title, The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin will be used. The book talk
will be on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at St. Michael's beginning in October and ending in
December. In order for this to occur, we need to have between 8-10 people participate. If you are
interested, please call Cindy Baker at 856-9198 for more information or to register.
St. Peregrine Society is our society that supports cancer victims and those touched by the suffering of
loved ones. We meet on a monthly basis to pray for our loved one and those touched by cancer and any
other illness. Any questions please contact Deacon Dave at 302-945-8317.
The purpose of this society is to meet on a monthly basis to pray for intercessory prayer to Saint
Peregrine, the patron saint of Cancer. We will be meeting on a Sunday in the latter part of the month at 3
PM at Mary Mother of Peace.
Mary Mother of Peace:
2014: December 28.
Following the prayer service we will have time for fellowship.