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school newsletter: January 28,2022

1/28/2022

 
Our long-time tradition of celebrating Catholic Schools Week with daily planned events makes for a
memorable week for both students and staff. Among the many events, students are given two
opportunities for
service within our own community. While Grades K-2 will be making colorful
placemats for Mary’s Place guests, grades 3-4 will make cards for local nursing home residents.
Furthermore, due to a generous donor, middle schoolers will be putting essential items in draw string
bags for all guests at Mary’s Place to receive upon arrival. During these cold months, these items
should be needed and appreciated. In addition, we will hold our annual,
“Fill the Bus” food drive all
week long as we aim to re-stock the shelves at St. Vincent de Paul. Please join us as classes compete
to bring in the most items (see attached flyer).

Many of our 7
th and 8th graders preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation are on retreat
this weekend. Please join our staff in praying for these young individuals to be open to the Holy Spirit
now and on their special upcoming day this February 20
th.

CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION
Sr. Maria Caeli’s 6th grade history class performed skits based on their favorite stories from Greek
mythology. In 8
th grade history, discussion was held on Shay’s Rebellion and the pros/cons of small,
centralized government.

WITNESSES OF THE WEEK
I’d like to nominate our speakers at the Masses this weekend for demonstrating their fidelity to our
school by articulating their thoughts about our new classical curriculum and other insights of their
school experience.
Marleigh O, Gwyn R, Molly S, Joslyn T

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
  •  Please check the Catholic School Week flyer for all activities this week.
  •  Please attend the FIRST FRIDAY FAITH FORMATION @ 6-8 PM Camerman Hall with Kirk Martin
presenting Celebrate Calm (see attached flyer)
  •  Young ladies Grades 5-8, please consider auditioning for the Young Women’s Schola -
contact Mr. Meloche at matthew@starofthesea.net
  •  Please remember that if your child remains after school for an extracurricular event, they
need to be under the supervision of a parent or another adult.

UPCOMING DATES
Sun., Jan. 30 – CSW Breakfast @ 8 &11:00 Masses – STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE IN UNIFORM
Mon., Jan. 31- BB Practice St. JPII
Tues., Feb. 1- BB Practice St. Patrick
Wed., Feb. 2- BB Game St. JPII vs. St. Dominic
Thurs., Feb. 3- BB Practice St. Dominic
Thurs., Feb. 3- Vianney Cenacle @ 7-8 PM (praying for vocations)
Fri., Feb. 4- FIRST FRIDAY FAITH FORMATION in Camerman Hall @ 6-8

SPORTS RESULTS
Game: (5/6th Graders) St. Patrick defeated St. JPII 14-12
Game: (7/8th Graders) St. Patrick defeated St. JPII 14-4

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our
classical training nourishes the students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and
love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic
Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the
Gospel.

school newsletter: January 22, 2022

1/22/2022

 
As many of you already know, the 22nd of January is known as the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”. I invite you to join our school community in observing this day with an extra prayer or more for the safety of all children especially within the womb. Being Saturday, one could say the Joyful Mysteries using the suggested USCCB Pro-Life rosary intentions provided below before each decade.

The Annunciation: For parents facing an unexpected pregnancy, that they lovingly accept the precious life God has entrusted to their care.

The Visitation: That the family and friends of expectant parents might reach out and support them as they prepare to meet their child face to face.

The Nativity: That the love of the Blessed Mother and the Christ Child may be a source of strength for every expectant mother, especially mothers living in poverty, and that they both will be surrounded by joy and love.

The Presentation: That fathers of young children will model St. Joseph in devoutly practicing their faith, so that they lead their children to God by their words and example.

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple: For all children who have been lost and forgotten, that they may be led to a place where they are treasured, protected and loved.

CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION
In middle school science, Dr. Clemen has been instructing students to work with others, perform experiments safely, and write neat and clear reports. Eighth graders have been using pendulums to study the conservation of energy and transfer of energy between potential energy and kinetic energy. Seventh graders finished up a lesson on changing ecosystems and learned a new word – eutrophication. (Ask a 7th grader what that word means.) Finally, sixth graders modeled the inner planets and made solar systems that filled the room- scaling these models using math skills. All these skills will be invaluable in their future classrooms and possible careers.

WITNESSES OF THE WEEK
Lucy and Elizabeth Rosas Arenas demonstrated “fidelity” (January’s virtue) and love for Our Lord in the Eucharist. A staff member witnessed from a far their great reverence as they passed the school chapel, not only making the sign of cross but genuflecting and bowing their heads. Thank you, girls, for having such a strong belief in the Real Presence.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
• VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember that if your child remains after school for an extracurricular event, they need to be under the supervision of a parent or another adult who will be responsible for their safety – also, students are asked not to have cell phones out on campus including during basketball games sharing videos or text conversations amongst peers.
• Congratulations to the Tabone Family (Mary Tabone in 2nd gr.) for the arrival of their new baby boy, James Stephen.
• Young ladies Grades 5-8, please consider auditioning for the Young Women’s Schola – choir rehearses on Wed. evenings 5-6 PM/meets on Sun. at 7:15 AM to sing for 8 AM Mass - please email Mr. Meloche if interested at matthew@starofthesea.net
• Please consider volunteering to help at the CSW Breakfast on Jan. 30 (see attached flyer). Sign up online at https://signup.com/go/iuTkeHJ
• Please contact Mrs. Powell if your child is still interested in speaking before Masses about OLSOS on Jan. 29 or 30.
• Contact the school office if you are considering preschool options for next year.
• Keep a look out this week for our upcoming flyer highlighting our Catholic School Week events.
• Please remember to review the school lunch menu with students. Alternate lunches can only be served to students with allergies, if needed.
• Students who are absent for an extended period due to illness will be given the same number of days he/she was absent to complete and turn in missing work.

UPCOMING DATES
Mon., Jan. 24- BB Practice St. JP II @ 3:30-5:30
Tues., Jan 25- BB Practice St. Patrick @ 3:330- 5:30
Wed., Jan 26- BB Game St. Patrick vs. St. JP II @ first game 3:45/second game to follow
Thurs., Jan 27- BB Practice St. Dominic
Sun., Jan 30 – Kick off to Catholic Schools Week / Parish Appreciation Breakfast 8am & 11am Breakfast Fri.,
Feb 4- First Friday Family Formation – Celebrate Calm presentation 6-8 PM

SPORTS RESULTS
Game:
(5/6th Graders) St. Dominic defeated St. Patrick 12 – 2
(7/8th Graders) St. Patrick defeated St. Dominic 13 – 10

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our classical training nourishes the students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the Gospel.

school newsletter: january 15, 2022

1/15/2022

 
As we are now a couple of weeks into the New Year, I was reminded of the importance to stop and set 2022 yearly goals as a spouse, parent, daughter, employee, co-worker and above all a “child of God”. I found this personal reflection below as a practical way to check or gage one’s current state of holiness, and ultimately maximize one’s upcoming new year as a Christian.

Do I… Allow Jesus to be the most transformative person in my life?
Invest quality time to personal prayer?
Actively engage in the Church’s liturgical life.
Have Christ-centered friendships that promote virtue and holiness?


CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION
In Mrs. LaFrance ‘s Third Grade class, students enhance their writing skills daily as they work in the schoolwide program, Institute for Excellence in Writing. Students focus on writing key word outlines, paragraph writing, drafting, revising and retelling. IEW over the last three years has heavily impacted our students’ language arts capabilities by additionally improving sentence structure and increased vocabulary.

WITNESSES OF THE WEEK
Matthew Roscoe demonstrated the virtue of the month by showing “fidelity” to Church teachings by seeking the truths of the sacraments and upholding the importance of them within the classroom.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS 
  • Please add to your prayer intentions the families battling illnesses due to the current COVID challenges, seasonal colds/flus or other ailments altering normal life. 
  • If you have questions regarding protocol for keeping a child home or when to return a child to school, please contact the office 360-373-5162. 
  • Please be sure to read the SCOPE Auction newsletter attached for details regarding the requirements by all families and much more. 
  • Reminder that drop off is from 8:15 till 8:25 – teachers start prayers/announcements, quiet seatwork or presentations right at 8:25 so please make every attempt to be on time. 
  • Reminder that bus riders may not use their phones while on the bus. 
  • Please consider volunteering for the CSW Breakfast on Jan. 30. 
  • Please read and familiarize yourself with our School Mission below. 
  • This week, families will receive a laminated 8.5 x 11 sheet with your family last name to keep in your car and hold up to aid staff during release time- sent home with oldest child

UPCOMING DATES
  • Sun., Jan. 16- 7th Grade Hospitality
  • Mon., Jan.17- NO SCHOOL, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Tues., Jan. 18- Free Dress only 7th Gr. Helpers @ Hospitality 
  • Tues., Jan. 18- BB Practice - Team Patrick  Wed., Jan. 19- Game - Team Patrick vs. Team Dominic 
  • Thurs., Jan. 20- BB Practice - Team Dominic 
  • Sun., Jan. 30- Catholic Schools Week Breakfast after 8 AM & 11 AM Masses 
  • Mon., Feb. 7- Re-registration Begins

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our classical training nourishes the students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the Gospel. 

school newsletter: January 8, 2022

1/8/2022

 
In the past month, a few families have shared struggles stemming from the past COVID
shutdowns and the consequences upon their children, specifically with increased digital
exposure to screens through video games or cell phones. The impact of increased screen time
is presenting itself both within the home and the school setting. In my attempt to research the
problem, I stumbled across an article that I’d like to share with you. I believe this piece reveals
just how easily something so innocent, or enjoyable, can turn rather negative. We are all too
aware of our current predicament, and are unsure what the long term effects may be
emotionally, psychologically or physiologically on youth. As parents, we should always be
vigilant in protecting our children and avoiding harm in all forms. Thank you for reading the
following article. I pray that you may find a few takeaways for yourself as I did. Perhaps you may
feel inspired to pass the article to someone in need of guidance. Finally, thank you - we are all
on a faith journey within our families.

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-video-gamesand-screens-another-addiction

CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION
Our newly added staff member, Ms. Herndon started her first week instructing K-2 graders in
Music. Her natural love for music was very evident as she worked with the students this week.
She will be teaching a variety of music styles from classical, liturgical, folk style and more.
Within our classical curriculum, primary level children discover what the song is about,
interesting facts about the instruments used, how they work together, interesting aspects about
song structure, and why the composer wrote it. They will sing along too! Thanks, Ms. Herndon.

WITNESSES OF THE WEEK
In 6th grade, Trinity C was noted as demonstrating the virtue of the month, fidelity. She
eagerly and accurately answered a question presented by Father Lappe at Friday’s School
Mass. Our school vision desires to see all our students display their knowledge of the faith and
understanding of the Gospel without hesitation, revealing their loyalty to Truth.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

● Congratulations to the basketball teams competing in our first intramural game:
5/6 squad - Patrick def. JPII 16-2 & 7/8 squad - JPII def. Patrick 16-10
● Please be sure to read the
auction newsletter attached for details regarding the
requirements by all families and much more

● Bus Service is running smoothly with our new bus driver, Mr. McGinnis. Please email or
contact the school office to add your child to the bus roster if interested
(schedule listed
below).
● Next month, students will have the opportunity to sign up for multiple
after school clubs
provided by staff members for an 8 week period of time.
● Please seriously consider joining our
Parents’ Club meeting this Thursday to support
our school mission.
● Please read and familiarize yourself with our
School Mission attached below.
● This week, families will receive a laminated 8.5 x 11 sheet with your
family last name to
keep in your car and hold up to aid staff during release time.

UPCOMING DATES

● Mon., Jan. 10- Intramural BB Practice, Team JPII, 3:45-5:30 PM
● Tues., Jan. 11-
Intramural BB Practice, Team Patrick, 3:45-5:30 PM
● Tues., Jan.11-
Picture Retakes
● Wed., Jan.12- Intramural BB Game, Team Dominic vs. JP II 5/6 squads @ 3:45PM,
7/8 squads @ 4:30PM
● Thurs., Jan.13-
Intramural BB Practice, Team Dominic, 3:45-5:30 PM
● Thurs., Jan.13-
Parents’ Club Meeting @ 7 PM in the Library
● Sun., Jan. 16-
7th Gr. Hospitality
● Mon., Jan.17- NO SCHOOL, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
● Tues., Jan. 18-
Free Dress only 7th Gr. Helpers @ Hospitality

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Under the patronage of our Blessed Mother, the mission of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
School is to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our
classical training nourishes the students’ natural sense of wonder and guides them to know and
love what is genuinely good, true, and beautiful. Faithful to the teachings of the Catholic
Church, we form our students to be virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ and joyful witnesses to the
Gospel.

BUS SCHEDULE

BEFORE SCHOOL:
Albertson’s (off Sedgwick)
Greaves Way pullout
7:05 AM
7:40 AM (upon request)

Poulsbo- Walmart Auto Center 7:50-7:55 AM
Arrive school 8:15 AM

AFTER SCHOOL:
Leave school
Albertson’s (off Sedgwick)
Greaves Way pullout
3:25 PM
3:50 PM
4:25 PM (upon request)

Poulsbo- Walmart Auto Center 4:35- 4:40 PM

FRIDAY HALF DAY SCHEDULE:
Leave School
Albertson’s (off Sedgwick)
Greaves Way pullout
Poulsbo-Walmart Auto Center
1:55 AM
12:20 PM
12:55 PM
1:05-1:10 PM


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    School Principal, Mrs. Tina Powell

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