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Offering students a chance to explore the performing arts has been an additional goal for us this year. As many already know, theater allows students to explore classical characters and storylines with the aim of bringing them to life on stage. Students come to see literature, not just as words on a page, but living characters. As actors, students are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and into the shoes of another. Thus, they learn the concepts of stage presence, physical movement, voice control, character development, rehearsal techniques (including improvisation), self-discipline, teamwork/collaboration and have the opportunity to build t heir confidence.
We are pleased to offer our students in grades 4-8 the opportunity to partake in an eight day theatrical performance starting on Thursday, May 12. Students will audition, be assigned roles, practice daily and conclude with an afternoon show on Saturday, May 21st. This year’s production is being provided by a local Catholic company whose selected performance coincides with our 5th grade’s literature study of The Jungle Book. Please encourage your child to participate as I believe they will benefit immensely from this experience (see attached flyer). CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION In preparation for First Communion, the second-grade studied the positive and negative space in Eucharistic art. The children discovered that they could create a chalice using their profile. The students cut out their profiles revealing a chalice. When placed on a black background, the students saw themselves in the negative space looking at the chalice on both sides. They completed their projects with a reflection on adoring the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. UPCOMING CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION TO VIEW Please join our first annual Recitation Afternoon this Thursday, May5th @ 2:00 pm in Camerman Hall. Grades K-8 will demonstrate their recitation skills by presenting several pieces of work whether it be poetry, historical documents or song. We are excited for our students to have a forum to display the fruits of their hard work and commitment to their current studies in Literature, Religion, History and Latin (see attached flyer). WHAT’S NEW! We are excited to share that our school App is now live and available for use. By making access to information readily available and promoting school involvement, we sincerely hope the new App will enhance your parental experience at Star. https://apps.apple.com/app/olsos-catholic-school/id1621308976 SUGGESTED PARENT INVOLVEMENT As a staff, we have rediscovered the importance of poetry in the development of a child’s intellect. However, poetry not only piques the interest of children, but can provide hours of enjoyment for adults of all ages. If it has crossed your mind to start reading poetry, but you need a little encouragement to begin, the following article is for you: https://www.artofmanliness.com/living/reading/20-best-poems/ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ● Congrats to all who participated in our Spelling Bee this past Thursday. Our winner was Jacobe L from 7th grade. Job well done!!! ● If you are a 7th grade parent interested in planning the 8th grade graduation reception, please contact Emily Shurtz (7th Class Parent) or Ruth Rivaldi (Parents’ Club Pres.) ● Please consider attending the Aquinas Classical Academy’s Showcase on Sat., May 21st (see attached flyer) SCOPE NEWS As a reminder our annual SCOPE auction is taking place this Friday, May 6th at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club! ● VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for set up, breakdown and greeters w/triple volunteer hours to be earned- please go online to sign up or fill out a form sent home & return ● If you are in need of Childcare for the May 6th SCOPE Auction, please call the school office to sign up (5 and up) ● Wall of Wine reminder- We are still in need of bottles of wine for our Wall of Wine. Bottles donated that are a value of $30 or more will earn families 1 service hour! UPCOMING DATES ● Sat-Sun., April 30th-May 1st- First Communion Masses ● Tuesday, May 3rd- CLT8 Testing for 8th graders (morning) ● Tuesday, May 3rd & 5th - Track Practice from 3:35-5:00 ● Wednesday, May 4th- LIFE Runners T-shirt for middle schoolers ● Thursday, May 5th- Recitation Afternoon @ 2pm in Camerman Hall w/reception ● Friday, May 6th- 8th Grade May Crowning Ceremony @ 9am Mass ● Friday, May 6th- SCOPE Auction ● Thursday, May 12- Try-outs for Jungle Book Production @ 3:30 in gym ● Friday, May 13-20- Practices for Jungle Book 3:30-7:30pm ● Friday, May 13th- 5th Grade @ Quarters ● Sunday, May 15- 8th grade to host hospitality @ 8 & 11am Masses ● Mon-Fri., May-23 MAP Testing starts 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. As the Easter break has allowed many of us to re-energize in order to push through the next
seven weeks of school, I sincerely ask families to support our upcoming auction just two weeks away. As most know, we depend heavily on our auction as our main fundraiser rather than doing multiple smaller scaled ones throughout the year. Please consider attending this year’s in-person auction and buying your tickets as soon as possible. Your participation promotes our school's newly acquired mission towards a classical liberal education. This philosophy of education not only develops and increases a child’s intellect, moral, and physical capacity, but also encourages families toward a greater communal bond to ultimately transform the current culture. We desire our families to build strong, lasting relationships for years to come. So please join in the excitement, meet new families, invite friends and family, and relish in Catholic fellowship!!! CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION In 5th grade literature, students participated in several lessons revolving around a variety of classical short stories. The purpose of such stories and within any good piece of literature is to seek answers to some basic human questions. Students have learned how to question a story and be questioned by it. Some of the recent short stories read and discussed were “The Hungry Coat” by Demi,“Zlateh the Goat” by Singer, and “The Fun They Had” by Asimov. This week they will start the novel The Good Master by Seredy and will reflect and memorize the poem “In Flanders Field'' by McCrae. The insightfulness demonstrated by these 5th graders is admirable. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ● AUCTION, AUCTION AUCTION!! ● Please join the parish in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday (4.24.22) to pray the chaplet @ 3:00 ● Our Annual Spelling Bee has returned for students in grades 4-8 to demonstrate their commitment to accuracy in spelling and memorization so join us Fri., April 29th @ 11am ● Information & flyers regarding our week long theatrical performance put on French Toast Productions of The Jungle Book for grades 4-8 will start on Thursday, May 12th with auditions at 3:30 ● Join us for our first annual Recitation Afternoon for an opportunity to listen to each grade recite their favorite pieces of work studied throughout this year on May 5 @ 2 pm in Camerman Hall ● Our Scrip Coordinator is looking for volunteers to sell Scrip after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays- as the weather improves we hope to move sales outside ● If you are a 7th grade parent interested in planning the 8th grade graduation reception, please contact Emily Shurtz (7th Class Parent) or Ruth Rivaldi (Parents’ Club Pres.) ● Please consider attending the Aquinas Classical Academy’s Showcase on Sat., May 21st. -more information to come SCOPE NEWS As a reminder our annual SCOPE auction is taking place Friday, May 6th at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club! ● VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for set up, breakdown and greeters w/triple volunteer hours to be earned- please go online to sign up or fill out a form sent home & return ● SCOPE Auction Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Purchase tickets at https://aroundtheworld.maxgiving.bid/tickets or after Sunday Masses ● If you are in need of Childcare for the May 6th SCOPE Auction, please call the school office to sign up (5 and up) ● Wall of Wine reminder- We are still in need of bottles of wine for our Wall of Wine. Bottles donated that are a value of $30 or more will earn families 1 service hour! UPCOMING DATES ● Monday, April 25th- SCHOOL RESUMES ● Thursday, April 28th- 3rd grade @ Quarters Arcade ● Friday, April 29th- Spelling Bee Gr. 4-8 @11:00 in the gym ● Mon-Fri., April 25th-29th ACRE Tests for 5th and 8th only ● Tuesday, April 26th- Track and Field practice for students in 4th-8th grade @ field ● Sat-Sun., April 30th-May 1st- First Communion Masses ● Tuesday, May 3rd- CLT8 Testing for 8th graders (morning) ● Wednesday, May 4th- LIFE Runners T-shirt for middle schoolers ● Thursday, May 5th- Recitation Afternoon @ 2pm in Camerman Hall ● Friday, May 6th- 8th Grade May Crowning Ceremony @ 9am Mass ● Friday, May 6th- SCOPE Auction ● Thursday, May 12- Try-outs for Jungle Book Production @ 3:30 in gym ● Friday, May 13th- 5th Grade @ Quarters ● Sunday, May 15- 8th grade to host Hospitality @ 8 & 11am Masses ATHLETICS NEWS Track and Field will begin Tuesday, April 26th for students in 4th-8th grade ● If you are interested in coaching please contact Ernie - [email protected] ● Practice takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35pm-5:00pm at Kiwanis Park ● This year’s Track Meet will take place on Thursday, May 26th at Bremerton Memorial Stadium at 3:30pm ● Students can sign up at hƩps://forms.gle/P61uLreRhjq7yshs8 ● $25 Athletic fee will be billed through FACTS 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. Holy Week is near! You likely already have plans for making this upcoming week extra special
for you and your family. In case you're looking for some ideas, here is a list to help make Holy Week a time of quiet reflection upon the most important event in the history of the world: 1. Observe Palm Sunday with Fervor 2. Listen To Holy Week Music- Sacred or classical in nature 3. Read Your Way Through Holy Week -Fr. Lappe has suggested many books and podcasts over the years and perhaps this would be the week to dive into one of these sources 4. Attend The Other Services Of Holy Week- Holy Week is framed by Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, but what happens between is what makes the two Sundays make sense - please check the parish bulletin online or “upcoming dates” below for these services 5. Get to Confession- In reference to this sacrament: “It would, therefore, be foolish, as well as presumptuous, to wish arbitrarily to disregard the means of grace and salvation which the Lord has provided and, in the specific case, to claim to receive forgiveness while doing without the sacrament which was instituted by Christ precisely for forgiveness”- St. John Paul II 6. Take Part In A Mini-Fast- Consider a full or modified fast starting from the conclusion of Good Friday worship through sundown on Saturday 7. Unplug For The Week-Turn off TV, shut down the computer and cell phone as much as possible, and sign off social media 8. Host a Seder Meal - This could be as simple or elaborate as you want - modifying it to fit family needs https://denvercatholic.org/host-family-seder-meal/ 9. Partake in a Holy Week Craft or Activity With Your Family https://www.catholicicing.com/ultimate-guide-for-celebrating-holy/ CATHOLIC LIBERAL EDUCATION IN ACTION The 6th graders made an Ark of the Covenant, complete with manna, Aaron's staff and the 10 Commandments. They are reading through the Old Testament and learning about God's providential guidance, protection, and merciful love. Great job 6th graders! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ● Thanks to students who purchased the Rice & Bean Bowls during Lent as we raised $750 for our sister parish in Uganda ● Congratulations to the Keller family for being the winner of our April give away ● Information & flyers regarding our weeklong theatrical performance (French Toast Productions) for grades 4-8 starting May 13th will be sent home this week ● Our Scrip Coordinator is looking for volunteers to sell Scrip after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays ● Please send food with your child if the hot lunch meal is not enough - students can always return to the vegetable/fruit bar for seconds ● Remember to frequent our school gift store after the 8 & 11 am Masses to purchase First Communion, graduation, wedding, Mother’s Day gifts and much more ● If you are a 7th grade parent interested in planning the 8th grade graduation reception, please contact Emily Shurtz (7th Class Parent) or Ruth Rivaldi (Parents’ Club Pres.) SCOPE NEWS As a reminder our annual SCOPE auction is taking place Friday, May 6th at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club! ● VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for set up, breakdown and greeters w/ triple volunteer hours to be earned- please go online to sign up or fill out form sent home & return ● SCOPE Auction Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Purchase tickets at https://aroundtheworld.maxgiving.bid/tickets or after Sunday Masses ● If you are in need of Childcare for the May 6th SCOPE Auction, please call the school office to sign up (5 and up) ● Wall of Wine reminder- We are still in need of bottles of wine for our Wall of Wine. Bottles donated that are a value of $30 or more will earn families 1 service hour! UPCOMING DATES ● Sunday, April 10th: Palm Sunday ● HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE ○ Spy Wednesday: Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions from 5-8 PM ○ Holy Thursday: Mass followed by Adoration in the Gym at 7 PM until midnight ○ Good Friday: Tre Ore Service / Confessions at Noon Stations of the Cross at 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:30pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7pm ● April 15th - April 22nd: EASTER BREAK ● Monday, April 25th- SCHOOL RESUMES ● Thursday, May 5th- Recitation Afternoon @ 2pm in Camerman Hall ● Sun., May 15- 8th grade to host Hospitality ATHLETICS NEWS Track and Field will begin Tuesday, April 26th for students in 4th-8th grade ● If you are interested in coaching please contact Ernie - [email protected] ● Practice takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35pm-5:00pm at Kiwanis Park ● This year’s Track Meet will take place on Thursday, May 26th at Bremerton Memorial Stadium at 3:30pm ● Students can sign up at hƩps://forms.gle/P61uLreRhjq7yshs8 ○ $25 Athletic fee will be billed through FACTS 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. I’d like to thank Sr. Jane Dominic for sharing her great knowledge and wisdom regarding the
importance of sound, classical literature at First Friday’s Family Formation Night. Sister’s presentation completely supports and upholds our strong effort in K-8 to impart the importance and use of the classics in our mission to aid parents in forming their children. Families often present me with the question as to why classical literature is such a large component of our Catholic liberal education . My response usually consists of some of the following theories: 1) humans are hard-wired for stories that allow us to make sense of the world and understand our place in it 2) stories present different cultures and historical perspectives to the reader 3) quality books often contain thought-provoking situations or characters, thus cultivating wisdom and virtue 4) reading well written literature will have a pivotal role in a student’s ability to write 5) literature should support the mission of Catholic education and should not lead students toward sin or confusion about basic human goodness. As the ancient Roman writer Cicero once said, “Nothing is sweeter and more useful than the study of literature” as it has the ability to illuminate the truth about the human person. Thus, we are encouraging parents to read more of the classics themselves. In addition, we are asking school families to consider such titles within “The Thousand Good Books” list by John Senior. https://onlinegreatbooks.com/john-senior-and-the-thousand-good-books/ LIVING THE LITURGICAL YEAR In the Church, April is dedicated to the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit. Since our 2nd graders are preparing to receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion at the end of this month, we are focusing heavily on the Eucharist and its amazing ability to nourish and transform our students, families, and staff. Furthermore, for reading our newsletter this month, families have the opportunity to win two prizes -Bishop Barren’s book, Eucharist and a pop up Mass kit for their child. To enter into our drawing, email me the Latin word, EUCHARISTIA. WITNESS OF THE WEEK I would like to congratulate Elizabeth C from 1st grade for demonstrating the virtues of diligence and patience in her artwork. Elizabeth created the winning poster for this year’s KC Pro-life Poster Contest. Elizabeth’s masterpiece won first prize at the state level within her grade level bracket. Elizabeth will be awarded her medal and gift this coming week (pictures to come soon). IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ● OLSOS is excited to introduce our new Star Care Coordinator and Kitchen Supervisor, Lucia Garcia to our school. ● Our Scrip Coordinator is looking for volunteers to sell Scrip after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. ● Afternoon bus service will not be available on Friday, April 8th. ● Please send food with your child if the hot lunch meal is not enough - students can always return to the vegetable/fruit bar for seconds. ● Remember to frequent our school gift store after the 8 & 10 am Masses to purchase First Communion, graduation, wedding, Mother’s Day gifts and much more ● $2 Rice and Bean Bowl (with cheese and salsa) every Wednesday in Lent as a fundraiser for our sister parish in Uganda ● If you are a 7th grade parent and interested in planning the 8th grade graduation reception, please contact Emily Shurtz SCOPE NEWS As a reminder our annual SCOPE auction is taking place Friday, May 6th at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club! ● SCOPE Auction Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Purchase tickets at https://aroundtheworld.maxgiving.bid/tickets ● If you are in need of Childcare for the May 6th SCOPE Auction sign up using the link provided https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAEAE2FA7FECF8-childcare ● Reminder- Auction Donations are due Mon., April 4th. Families who have not donated an item will be billed $175 in Facts. UPCOMING DATES ● Wed., April 6th- LIFE Runner t-shirts to be worn by middle schoolers on first Wednesday of the month - we still have a few free ones left ● Thurs., April 7th: 6th and 7th grade NET Retreat ● Fri., April 8th- No Afternoon Bus Service ● Sat., April 10th: Palm Sunday ● HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE ○ Spy Wednesday: Confessions at 5pm ○ Holy Thursday: Mass followed by Adoration in the Gym at 7pm ○ Good Friday: Tre Ore Service / Confession at Noon Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:30pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7pm ● April 15th - April 22nd: EASTER BREAK ATHLETICS NEWS Track and Field will begin Tuesday, April 26th for students in 4th-8th grade ● If you are interested in coaching please contact Ernie - [email protected] ● Practice takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35pm-5:00pm at Kiwanis Park ● This year’s Track Meet will take place on Thursday, May 26th at the Bremerton Memorial Stadium at 3:30pm ● Students can sign up at hƩps://forms.gle/P61uLreRhjq7yshs8 ○ $25 Athletic fee will be billed through FACTS 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. |
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