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Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
January 16, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 19 NO SCHOOL – MLK Day
Jan. 20 Gr. K-2 Talent Show Try Outs
SAC Mtg. 6:30 pm (8A)
Jan. 21 Advanced Band begins
Jan. 22 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Beginning Band begins
Jan. 23 8:00 am Mass (3B)
Gr. K-2 Talent Show Rehearsal
Jan. 23-29 Scholastic Book Fair
Jan. 24 7th Gr. Open Speech Meet (All Souls)
Intermediate Spelling Bee (Notre Dame)
Jan. 25-31 National Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 26 Talent Show Gr. K-2 9:00 am (Ryan)
HFHS Band Concert 1:00 pm Gr. 5-8
Spring Athletic Mtg. 7 pm (Ryan)
Jan. 27 Basketball & Bowling team pictures (gym)
Jan. 28-29 OPEN HOUSE
Jan. 29 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (Flatirons)
Jan. 30 NO SCHOOL
TEACHER APPRECIATION
Feb. 2-6 Iowa Assessments
Feb. 5 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Feb. 6 8:00 am Mass (8A)
Feb. 7 NATIVITY GALA
Feb. 12 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Feb. 13 8:00 am Mass (5H)
NO UNIFORM DAY – VALENTINE’S DAY
Feb. 16 NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day
Feb. 17 SAC Mtg. 6:30 pm (8A)
Feb. 18 ASH WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Mass (4G)
Feb. 19 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Feb. 20 8:00 am Mass (7T)
Friday Fellowship following Mass
PTO Mtg. following Friday Fellowship
Stations of the Cross 2:30 & 7:00 pm
2015-16 school registration due
Feb. 23 Science Fair-Public viewing 3:15-5:30 pm
Feb. 24 Science Fair-Public Viewing 8-10:30 am
Feb. 26 Sonshine Prayer Group 8:00 am (KK,6B)
Regular School Day –
SPRING CONFERENCES 5-8:00 pm
Feb. 27 NO SCHOOL
SPRING CONFERENCES 8:00 AM-noon
Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm
Feb. 28 Advanced Spelling Bee (St. Louis, E)
NATIVITY SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Nativity of Our Lord
School is to continue the ministry of
Jesus within the tradition of our Catholic
heritage in order to educate the whole
person, spiritually, intellectually,
physically, socially, and emotionally.
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK – JANUARY - BE GENEROUS
JANUARY 20-23, 12015
“Let not your hand be open to receive and clenched when it is time to
give.” Sirach 4:31
POPE FRANCIS & HIS WORDS TO YOUNG PEOPLE
This week on morning announcements, two fifth graders daily have been
sharing the following Pope Francis quote, “Dear Young
People, put your talents at the service of the Gospel,
with creativity and boundless charity.” As we continue
to spend time with our students reflecting on the
Nativity Attitude to Be Generous, the words of Pope
Francis offer to all of our Nativity students the
importance of sharing their faith with others.
SPIRIT DAYS
Next week we begin Spirit Days on Wednesday, January 21st, which is
sponsored by our Student Council. We want this to be fun and stressfree. Listed below are the themes for each day; we do not want anyone
to spend money on purchasing new items. Please be creative and enjoy
these days. Wednesday, January 21st, is crazy hair and knee high
socks day; gather your hair in braids or put a little hairspray on your
curly locks, and knee high socks are the fad—they look cool.
Thursday, January 22nd, is suspenders/overalls day or color day—
choose a favorite color and wear as much of that color as you can—no
colored hair! Friday, January 23rd, is sports day—easy one for all of
us. Monday, January 26th, is opposite/clash/backwards day; wear
stripes and plaids, put your sweatshirt on backwards, wear yellow and
orange together! We ask that students that would like to participate pay
50 cents for the four days, not per day. This money will go to sponsor
our 3rd student at Nativity Secondary School in Uganda.
INTERESTED IN BAND?
Advanced band will begin on Wednesday, January 21st,
and beginning band will begin on Thursday, January 22nd.
Both meeting times are 3:15-4:15 in the music room.
Please call Mr. Teto at 303-288-4166 if you are interested in signing up
your child(ren) for the band program. He will be able to explain the fees
and renting/purchasing instruments.
Nativity does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of their
educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, or athletics or other school administered
programs. Please visit our website – http://school.nool.us/
UNIFORMS FOR 2015 – 2016
Next school year all of our K-8
students will wear uniforms.
This is a change for our
kindergarten students who, up to
this time, have not worn
uniforms. Another change in our
uniforms for the 2015 -2016
school year will be the addition
of navy blue or red cardigan sweaters as an option for
our students. These sweaters can be purchased only
through Dennis Uniforms and will have the Nativity
logo on them.
EXPLORE AN OCEAN OF BOOKS
Please join us on January 23-29 for our Book Fair –
Under the Sea. This is the BIG ONE! You’ll find lots
of new titles and some old favorites too. Buy a book for
yourself or a friend, and donate to classrooms. We’ll be
in the library and Murphy Hall during the following
hours: Friday, Jan. 23rd, 9:00 am – 2:45 pm, Monday and
Tuesday, Jan. 26th and 27th, 8:30 am – 2:45 pm,
Wednesday, Jan. 28th, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, and Thursday,
Jan. 29th, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Dive into reading at the
Fair.
NATIVITY’S GOT TALENT; K-2
Attention students in kindergarten, first, and second grades. If you have a talent and would like to participate
in the talent show on Jan. 26th, start practicing now. Our tryouts will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20th, with
rehearsal on Friday, Jan. 23rd. A registration form was sent home this week with information. If it has not
yet been returned, please make sure to send it with your child on Tuesday. The Talent Show is scheduled for
Monday, Jan. 26th, 9 a.m., in Ryan Hall.
JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS
Our Junior Great Books program for students in grades 2-5 will begin in February. If you are interested
in leading an enthusiastic group of young readers for thirty minutes for 10-12 weeks, please send a
FastDirect message to Mrs. O’Connell by Monday, Jan. 26th. Make sure to indicate your choice of grade
level and/or homeroom. Parents of younger and/or older students are also welcome to volunteer.
Student registration/permission slips are coming home today. If your child wishes to participate, please return the signed
slip to the homeroom teacher no later than Thursday, Jan. 29th.
PTO IN THE KNOW
Going forward until the end of this school year, Jamie Merrion will be assuming the role of PTO chair and Michael
Ventimiglia will be co-chair due to newly added work commitments that now conflict with Michael’s role as chair. If you
have any questions, please contact either one through Fast Direct.
It has been suggested to the PTO officers that Teacher Appreciation Week (TAW) should become its own PTO committee
instead of it being the responsibility of the Room Parents Committee. It is one week a year, and this year it takes place the
week of April 20th. It is a great way to celebrate and support our teachers! It requires volunteers for set/up and clean-up
for 5 meals (one each day), meal donations, and stuffing teacher mailbox with trinkets. It is a great opportunity for
working parents who wish to be involved by dropping off food or buying trinkets for the teachers. We will be discussing
this transition and looking for chair/co-chair volunteers in future PTO meetings. Please feel free to contact Jamie Merrion
or Michael Ventimiglia through Fast Direct if you can help!
Wilma Fuller and Lois Sheahen have agreed to organize this year’s Kids’ Appreciation Day (KAD). The theme is the
“Wild West.” They are looking for several volunteer groups, each of which will organize a single event during KAD.
Please let Wilma or Lois know of your interest as soon as possible. This event takes place in May, and the earlier that
planning begins, the better to plan out the subsequent details.
Our next PTO meeting is February 20, 2015, after Mass and Friday Fellowship! Coffee and pastries are provided by the
school immediately after Mass and, we invite all those attending to join us for the subsequent PTO meeting.
ALL ABSENCES AND TARDIES MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY 8:15 AM.
PLEASE CALL (303-466-4177), EMAIL ([email protected]), OR VIA FASTDIRECT MESSAGE TO MRS. CLAEYS IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
THANK YOU FOR YOR COOPERATION.
THOUGHTS FROM OUR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
On Monday, January 19th, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The kindergarten students
from Mrs. Rowan’s class were asked what their dream would be. It’s quite interesting to hear
their thoughts and wishes.
I have a dream…
that all people will be nice to each other. No matter what color your skin is, you should be able to play with anyone. (by
Jillian)
that there are no fights or wars in the world. (by Michi)
that there is freedom for everybody. I want everyone to be able to go wherever they want. (by Tanner)
that everyone would be kind to each other and play together. (by Sean)
that no matter who you are you can get along with everyone. All children can play together. (by Alexis)
that everyone can go to the same school. It doesn’t matter if you have black skin or white skin. (by Samantha)
that no one is mean to each other. I wish all kids could get along. (by Nolan)
that all people are free. I wish that everyone would be peaceful. I wish all brothers would get along. (J. Connor)
that everyone can play together at the same playgrounds. I wish that no one would fight. (by Will)
that everyone can be kind to each other. Children can all play together. (by Clarisse)
that I can be friends with everyone and everyone can play together. (by Jack)
that everyone can go to whatever school they want. I pray that all people live together in peace. (by Emily)
that everyone can go wherever they want no matter what color their skin is. We can be friends with everyone. (by Priya)
that everyone can get along and there would be no fighting. (by Makayla)
that we can all live in peace. I want everyone to get along together. (by Landyn)
that everyone was peaceful. I wish that everyone would solve their problems with their voices and not fight. (by Silas)
2014-15 PATRIOT’S PEN ESSAY CONTEST
Patriot’s Pen is a VFW sponsored youth essay competition that gives students an opportunity to
write essays expressing their views on democracy. The competition is open to students in grades 68, who are enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools in the U.S., its territories, or its
possessions. The theme for the 2014-15 competition was “Why I Appreciate American Veterans.”
Students submitted a 300-400 word original essay on this theme.
Congratulations to the following students who entered the competition for VFW Post 7845:
8th GRADE
7th GRADE
6th GRADE
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st
1 Place – Julia Hilmas
1 . Place – Maham Malik
1st Place – Julia Sanchez
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nd
2 Place – JJ Albrecht
2 Place – Brendan Coca
2nd Place – Kiara Kingsley
rd
rd
3 Place – Kyle Helbig
3 Place – Makayla Salter
Congratulations to the following students who entered the competition for VFW Post 4444:
8th GRADE
7th GRADE
6th GRADE
st
st
1 Place – Anna Wood
1 Place – Cavin Alderfer
1st Place – Bennett Meyers
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nd
2 Place - Sebastian Martinez2 Place – Kate Shoulders
2nd Place – Megan Smolky
Canedo
3rd Place – Cara Fabian
3rd. Place – Jeremy Orbus
rd
3 Place – Caroline Smolky
FOOD DRIVE
Neighbor Outreach Colorado Food Bank needs our help again. Their cupboards are getting bare. The
greatest need is for foods high in protein, so we ask each class to bring in the itmes listed below. All
donations are due by Thursday, Jan. 29th.
Kindergarten – Canned Tuna Fish
1st Grades – White Rice
2nd Grades – Brown Rice
3rd Grades – Canned Ravioli
4th Grades – Pinto Beans
5th Grades – Canned Chicken
6th Grades – Peanut Butter
7th Grades – Black Beans
8th Grades – Canned Chili
FROM OUR LEANRING SPECIALIST, MRS. HULQUEST:
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: WHAT’S YOUR LEARNING STYLE?
Your child is studying Martin Luther King Jr. When asked to describe him, would she rather write about the topic, talk
about it, or act out a skit? The answer is an indicator of your child’s “learning style”—the way she learns best. Share these
suggestions to help her make the most of her strengths.
1. Visual (learns by seeing) Characteristics: Understands lessons better when material is written down. Takes good notes
and likes sitting up front. Study tips: Color-code notes (write dates in red and people’s names in blue, for instance). Make
outlines and flash cards. Draw graphs and charts.
2. Auditory (learns by hearing) Characteristics: Remembers what the teacher says. May talk while writing. Study tips:
Read notes out loud. Make up songs or rhymes to remember facts and formulas. Explain ideas to a parent or friend.
3. Kinesthetic (learns by doing) Characteristics: May doodle in class. Enjoys hands-on projects (science experiments,
arts and crafts). Study tips: Rewrite notes or type them on the computer. Take stretch breaks while studying. Use objects
(pour water into measuring cups to explore fractions).
REPORT CARDS
Report cards were posted online yesterday afternoon. Each student’s parent is asked to make a copy
of their child’s report card, sign it, and return it to their child’s homeroom teacher on/by Jan. 23rd.
Gradebook viewing will be turned off until Jan. 20th.
9TH ANNUAL NATIVITY SCHOOL FUND GALA
PROM
KNIGHT
...then & now
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
5:30 - 11:30 PM
MARRIOTT WESTMINSTER
Join us for all the fun and excitement mobile bidding has to offer for this year’s silent auction,
a delicious sit down dinner of either steak or salmon, the live auction, the crowning of our Prom
king and queen, dancing to music through the decades, and much more!
All monies raised benefit all students and faculty members at Nativity of Our Lord School!
Reservations made by January 25, 2015:
$90 individual seat
$900 table of ten
$1000 premier table of ten*
*Front row seating - only ten tables available
Reservations made January 25 to February 5, 2015:
$100 individual seat
$1000 table of ten
$1200 premier table of ten
Donations for teachers, aides, and staff:
$90 teacher sponsorship
$900 teacher table sponsorship
To make reservations, just click on the Prom Knight link on our website: www.school.nool.us