Week of November 26, 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

    Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! I can't believe we are about to end our first Trimester this Friday with the students.  Please remember that any and all missing work needs to be turned in this Friday as progress reports will be created starting this weekend.  We have had a lot of fun so far this school year and I look forward to more exciting projects, collaborative group challenges, and a variety of hands on learning opportunities with the students.  

     Please stay informed by reading our weekly eNews from Mrs. Ball and be aware of any and all upcoming events.  Some of those important dates to remember are listed below.  

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Friday, December 8th Dinner with Santa

Monday, December 11th Grandparents Day

Monday, December 18th Evening Christmas Program – More details soon

Thursday, December 21st 12:25 PM Dismissal (No PM HoCo Bus available, No After Care

Available)

December 22nd –January 1st School Closed – Christmas Break

Tuesday, January 2nd School Reopens 

   I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed week!

Thanks,

   Mr. Joseph Miller

Week of November 19, 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

   I am so thankful for all of the support and collaboration of our Saint Augustine parents who have helped to make this school year such a success.  I am thankful for all of my students who bring such joy into the classroom and who share their God-given talents with me each and every day.  I pray that everyone has a rest-filled and blessed Thanksgiving break.
   Although we have a very short school week this week, please stay informed regarding some special events coming up as we finish up our first Trimester of school this year.  Check out some of those important dates below.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, November 20 School in Session, No PM HoCo Bus, Normal Before and After Care

Tuesday, November 21 School in Session, No PM HoCo Bus, Normal Before and After Care

Wednesday, November 22 -

Friday, November 24th School Closed – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, December 8th Dinner with Santa

Monday, December 11th Grandparents Day

Monday, December 18th Evening Christmas Program – More details soon

Thursday, December 21st 12:25 PM Dismissal (No PM HoCo Bus available, No After Care Available)

December 22nd –January 1st School Closed – Christmas Break

Tuesday, January 2nd School Reopens

   I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed week!

Thanks,

  Mr. Joseph Miller

Week of November 12, 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

    A special thank you to Mrs. Burks for her leadership in creating a wonderful week dedicated to our Veterans.  I hope everyone has time this weekend to remember and celebrate all of those who have served in our military.  It was such a blessing to pray together as a community today at mass.
    This upcoming week we are inching closer towards Thanksgiving break and the closure of Trimester 1.  I am grateful for the opportunity to teach in a Catholic school and to work alongside the amazing team of teachers and staff here at Saint Augustine School.  I am especially thankful for my students and the collaboration of our amazing parents.
    Please stay informed by reading the eNews each week and keep track of some important dates and events that are quickly approaching.  Some of those events are listed below.

Race for Education Update

Our 14th Annual Race for Education is quickly approaching. Attached you will find our timeline for the day along with some general Q&A's. If you have any additional questions after reading the timeline, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Ross at JRoss@staug-md.org. We look forward to this fun event for the entire school community.

An email alert went out earlier today with all the details for the race.  Paper copies also went home with each student. #FullSTEAMahead Thank you for supporting our Science program. If each family raises $140.00 we will make our goal for the race; all monies earned will go toward new interactive SCIENCE textbooks. 

HSA General Meeting Update

Please note our HSA general meeting for November has been cancelled.  The next General HSA meeting is scheduled for December 11th.

Dinner with Santa - Save the Date

Dinner with Santa will be hosted on December 8th from 5:30-8PM.

Food, Games, Crafts, Raffles, and of course pictures with Santa. Keep an eye out for more information and the student cake decorating contest!

Box Tops - Contest details to follow soon.  Save those box tops!

    I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed week!

Thanks,

  Mr. Joseph Miller

Week of November 5, 2017

Dear Students and Parents,

    We had a great end of October as we celebrated Halloween, attended mass for the Solemnity of All Saints, and finally wrapped up the week having the opportunity to spend time with our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration.
    We turn our focus now towards November and will find every opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks for all of those in our lives who have helped us along the way.  We are excited for the numerous activities and events scheduled in November, so please keep informed by reading the eNews as well as checking out some upcoming events below.

Readers are Heroes

Join us for

Veterans Mercy Week

We have a great activities lined up all week.

We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate with mercy this Veteran's week.

11/6 Monday: Hero Readers-Military Veterans, Active Duty/Guard & Reserve parents/family reading military friendly books to classes. Making a “Thank a Veteran” Card. 

Our Hero Wall will be in the Hall displaying military family & friend photos

11/7 Tuesday: Veterans meet and greet; coffee, juice and pastries with St. Michael-display and Veteran Appreciation Posters

11/8 Wednesday: Bringing awareness for states or other countries our students have all lived. Telling the story of our roots.  Out of Uniform fundraiser!

11/9 Thursday: Military Working Dog Demonstration

11/10 Friday: Mass

11/11 Saturday: Veterans Day 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4dafae29a7f58-veterans

The Race for Education is November 17th. All students will be able to cheer on the runners, with the first wave of students beginning at 1130AM. Students and parents will be able to enjoy a barbeque lunch, apple bobbing, face painting and more. This is an opportunity to raise money for our school Science Department and have some fun! The activities will end at 3PM. 

We have collected $1980 in Piggybackr donations and $1412 in donations being sent in through the school office.

If every family raised at least $145, we would meet and exceed our goal towards the $45,000+ needed to purchase new interactive Science textbooks for grades K-8.

Thank you for supporting our school, your children and our community...every donation makes a difference!

Picture Retake/Makeup Day is November 9th. 

This day is for any retakes and if your child was absent at the original picture day. If you are selecting a retake, please make sure that your child brings back the original photo package, including envelope and all picture products to turn into the photographer. 

   I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed week ahead!

Thanks,

 Mr. Joseph Miller