8th Newsletter: (dec 10-15)

8th grade has had an action packed week & we have more to come! Check out the updates below!

UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. 8th grade will be doing a class Secret Santa. The students have already picked their partners and have taken a survey of their "favorite things", results can be found here.

Minimum is $10 and max is $20. We will be exchanging gifts the day of the Christmas show (Thursday, December 20th).

2. Speaking of the Christmas show, we will be having one whole-school performance in the church on Dec. 20th at 7pm.

Mrs. Oldham has some updates regarding student costumes:

The students are singing a surprise song for you at the Christmas pageant.

Costumes:

Girls: T-shirt or long top preferably long-sleeved, but short ok (no buttons or logos) in color that matches their secret hat; long black jeans, pants or leggings; black socks and boots/shoes/sneakers. If leggings are chosen, tops must be long enough to cover rear. 

Boys: T-shirt or plain top preferably long-sleeved, but short ok (no buttons or logos) in color that matches their secret hat; long black jeans or pants (belt optional); black socks and boots/shoes/sneakers.

Graded assignment: Students need to bring the above with accessories to school on Monday, Dec. 17th in a bag marked with their name.

3. Congratulations to our Verbum Dei Award recipients, Jack B. & Kate!

4. Please read the SJA newsletter here.

5. SJA will be providing food and items for the Interfaith Shelter in the parish hall January 6th-20th; Please click here for more information & to sign up!

6. Don't miss out! Plan to attend St.James/St.Leo Christmas Fair next Sunday 12/16 from 8:30-11:30. The Christmas Fair features our ever-popular Peppermint Shop, where children can buy & wrap affordable gifts ($1-$4) for their family. We will also have charitable Silent Auction, Bake Sale, & Crafts. Join us for hot apple cider, continental breakfast, Nativity photo booth, music & fun!

We need your help! All families, please go to one of these links to find something that your family can contribute. There are two ways to be part of the Fair:

Click here to SIGNUP for donations and baking.

Click here to SIGNUP for volunteering your time for setup or during the Fair.

7. Tomorrow is "Mr. Powell Day", please have students come to school wearing their favorite tie to celebrate Mr. Powell.

UPCOMING DATES:

Mon 12/10: Mr. Powell Day

Sun 12/16: Christmas Market

LOOKING AHEAD:

Mon 12/17: 8th grade Christmas Pageant Costumes Due

Thurs 12/20: Christmas Pageant 7pm in the church

Fri 12/21: Student Council leads mass/Noon Dismissal (NO DAYCARE)

Have a great week!

Ms. Mottles