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October 2018 Issue 2 Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas 66606 785-233-1727 Website: materdeischool.org email: materdei@materdeischool.

1 October 2018 Issue 2 Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas Website: materdeischool.org materdei@materdeischool.org Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School-Topeka IN THIS ISSUE SPECIAL EVENTS (MONTHLY CALENDAR) MATER DEI S HEALTHY AND DELICOUS LUNCH MENU VIRTUE OF THE MONTH - KINDNESS PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES PTO SECOND TUESDAY SUPPERS Dress Down Fundraiser pg 4 Still Time To Sign Up For Trivia Knight! Call Prayer List: Every morning the students and staff of Mater Dei Catholic School begin the day with prayer. We pray for people in need of our prayers, especially those who are sick or in need of strength, courage, and peace to deal with daily trials and tribulations. Please join your prayer with ours for the following: Rose Ramos Beatrice Rocha Sidney White Sr. Mrs. Dana Jessup Faye Wortman Ron Wortman Anne Reif Anne Leonard Steve Nyswonger Leslie Fernandez Beth Wartick Yolanda Anguiano Dontez Guzman Jack Hill Baby Ollie Maur Hill-Mount Academy and the Atchison community Donte Crable Virtue of the Month We have been blessed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. One of those s is kindness. This virtue is one that is recognized by everyone in the world as a positive and admirable quality that a person can have. We can find great literary authors, historians, explorers and saints who all talk about how powerful a simple act of kindness can be. Have you ever heard the saying Kindness is just a little love with work boots on.? To add someone to the prayer list call the school office or send Mrs. Hidalgo an - hidalgo@materdeischool.org. October 17 October 18 Conferences will be held on October Please plan to attend conferences. To sign up, the link is available on the correspondence page on our website. Our middle school students prepare and lead their conferences, so please choose a time when they will be able to attend with you. Please schedule your conferences as soon as possible. Our mission: Based on the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church, in partnership with the family and parish community, Mater Dei Catholic School will provide each child the opportunity to reach his or her potential and to develop the academic, technological and social skills necessary to become a lifelong learner who serves God in our community and the world.

October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sept.

School of Faith 2 School Mass 8th Feast of the

Tournament 8 9 School Mass 7th 3 4 Feast of St.

Mass 4th Trash Bag Money due Student Photo Day

Quarter 6 K 13 14 Mater Dei Town Hall Meeting

8th Grade Confirmation Meeting 15 16 School Mass

of Columbus Breakfast in Rossiter Hall following

4 for more info 22 23 School Mass 2nd 24 25 26

Patty s Day Run sponsored by MDS 27 Mom & Son

Priesthood Sunday 29 30 School Mass 5th 31 Trunk

pm Trunk or Treat starts after the parade Nov 1

2 October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sept. 30 Knights of Columbus Rosary following the 5:00 pm Mass at MDA. All are welcome! 7 Feast Day of the Queen of the Holy Rosary 1 School of Faith 2 School Mass 8th Feast of the Guardian Angels Mater Dei Fall Benefit Golf Tournament 8 9 School Mass 7th 3 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Dress Down Fundraiser 5 School Mass 4th Trash Bag Money due Student Photo Day School Mass 3rd End of the First Quarter 6 K Mater Dei Town Hall Meeting 2:00-4:00 pm Rossiter Hall 6:30 pm Rossiter Hall 8th Grade Confirmation Meeting School Mass 6th 17 Spirit Day Gaudeamus 21 Knights of Columbus Breakfast in Rossiter Hall following 8:00 am Mass SILVERBACKKS Service Project see pg. 4 for more info School Mass 2nd School Mass 8th 1/2 way 1/2 K to St. Patty s Day Run sponsored by MDS 27 Mom & Son Knight 5th Grade Vocation Day at CTK 28 Priesthood Sunday School Mass 5th 31 Trunk or Treat MDS Parking Lot Parade Starts at 2:00 pm Trunk or Treat starts after the parade Nov 1 School Mass 7th Nov 2 Nov 3 S more & Sangaria (family friendly event) Virtue of the Month Kindness

3 October Menu Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 8 School of Faith 2 teriyaki chicken cooked broccoli cooked carrots rice oranges Gabe G.; LaRon F. 9 3 chili crackers cinnamon roll Justin J.; John G hot dog or chili dog potato wedges raw vegetables apples Autumn L.; Katilin J fish sticks salad smiles chocolate chip muffin pears Molly M.; Ashley L. 12 BBQ meatballs peas/carrots roll rosie applesauce lasagna salad garlic rolls chicken/cheese enchilada rice refried beans mixed biscuit & gravy tater tots sausage patty juice dogs smiles fresh broccoli/cauliflower pumpkin snickerdoodle Jaden M.; Emily L. 15 macaroni & cheese smokies cooked carrots/broccoli roll applesauce Alaura S.; Jakiya L. 16 super nachos lettuce salsa refried beans peas Sarah S.; Caden M. 17 salisbury steak mash potatoes/gravy roll green beans or Tanner M.; Bradyn M. 18 Ryan S.; Alysah S. 19 Andy S.; Sayer T. 22 Morgan S.; Treyton T. 23 Eli T.; Violet W nuggets n nachos green beans salsa oranges cowboy dinner chips seasoned taco soup tortilla soup raw carrots rosie applesauce meatball sub tater tots broccoli with cheese deli style sandwich raw vegetables honey bun gold fish apple Summer T.; Izzy W. 29 pizza sticks salad Averey W.; Cooper Z. 30 chicken drummie scalloped potatoes green beans strawberry muffin Nate W.; Taylor A. 31 Mexi-Ghoulash pinto beans bread peaches spooky treat Aiden A.; Isaiah L. Nov. 1 burrito nacho cheese tortilla chips peas salsa mixed Mary B.; Tanner M. Nov. 2 Please send a sacked lunch from home. Milk will be available. Kitchen is unavailable due to preparations for Fall Bazaar. Thank you. Zack C.; Ian M. Jailah F.; Hannah S. Trey F.; Hannah Sz. Henry H.; Danielle S. No Servers Needed Menu is subject to change without notice. A 1/2 pint of 1% white, chocolate skim, and strawberry skim are offered with each lunch. NOTE: Students serving lunch are also responsible for sidewalk cross guard duty that day. Time: 3:10 to 3:30 p.m. Parents, thank you for your patience as your child fulfills their crossing guard responsibility.

Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood, Kindergarten is learning about community helpers (police officers, fire fighters, mail carriers, doctors, etc.

$Fourth grade math is getting more challenging with multiplication and division. Watch out - fractions are coming soon! Mater Dei Drumline has been learning music to play at multiple gigs.$ We performed at the Light the Night Event on September 22nd at Hummer Sports Park.

We performed at the Light the Night Event on September 22nd at Hummer Sports Park.

Mater Dei Catholic School sponsors a few families for Christmas. What is a dress down day fundraiser?

(No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants or any form fitting bottoms will be allowed.) Thank you for your kindness and consideration. Dear God, thank you for the fall weather.

Here are a few suggestions: 1. Buckle up every age, every seat, every trip. 2. Wash hands with clear running water, apply soap, rub hands, and rinse. 3. Brush and floss teeth every day. 4.

4 Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood, Kindergarten is learning about community helpers (police officers, fire fighters, mail carriers, doctors, etc.) First Graders are becoming expert readers of the Biscuit the Dog books. They are preparing to read the Biscuit the Dog books to our PreK friends in October. Fourth Grade is busy working on reading concepts including cause/ effect, point of view and parts of a play. In religion, fourth graders are learning the Church hierarchy. Fourth grade math is getting more challenging with multiplication and division. Watch out - fractions are coming soon! Mater Dei Drumline has been learning music to play at multiple gigs. We performed at the Light the Night Event on September 22nd at Hummer Sports Park. Spirit of Christmas Dress Down Day Fundraiser It s only October, but we can already feel the Christmas spirit in the air. Christmas is all about love, family, kindness, and giving. Mater Dei Catholic School sponsors a few families for Christmas. What is a dress down day fundraiser? A dress down day is a day when everyone pays $1 for their own top and $1 for their own jeans, shorts, dress, or skirt to wear to school. All clothing must be modest and appropriate in length. (No leggings, jeggings, yoga pants or any form fitting bottoms will be allowed.) Thank you for your kindness and consideration. Dear God, thank you for the fall weather. Jump Rope for Heart February 13 Be a Healthy Role Model Healthy kids are more likely to become healthy adults. Be a role model and help your kids make safe and healthy choice every day. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Buckle up every age, every seat, every trip. 2. Wash hands with clear running water, apply soap, rub hands, and rinse. 3. Brush and floss teeth every day. 4. Put on a helmet while riding a bike, or skating. 5. Protect your skin from the sun with proper clothing or sunscreen. From the cross, Christ teaches us to love even those who do not love us. -Pope Francis Contact Us: Website: materdeischool.org materdei@materdeischool.org Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School- Topeka Twitter: MaterDeiKnights Instagram: materdeiknights Beginning and Advanced Band are getting familiar with reading notes again and will start to work on Christmas music soon. The 5th grade band has learned their first 5 notes and will work more on learning finger placement and counting rhythms. Handbell Choir is learning some music and will hopefully play at a Mass in October. The Catholic Education Foundation provides children in need with scholarships to attend Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. CEF believes that ALL children who seek a Catholic education, one that offers both quality and faith, should be given the opportunity. By helping these children, and their families, we are making their dreams a reality.

Rosary October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. The rosary is just one of the beautiful devotions to honor Mary, our mother. There is something about the Rosary that settles our hearts and minds.

This slower pace also allows us to be present to whoever and whatever is in front of us at any given moment.

Service Opportunities Date: October 16th Student & Adult Volunteers needed to: Prepare food MDS Cafeteria 3:30-5:00 pm Serve meal Central Park Community Center 5:00-6:30 pm If you are interested in

This is a monthly opportunity for our school and parish community to get together, to make a little money for the school, and to have a break from cooking!

Presentation The Finding in the Temple The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday) The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation The Finding in the Temple The Glorious Mysteries

Jordan The Wedding Feast at Cana The Proclamation of the Kingdom The Transfiguration The Basket Booth - Needs filled theme baskets valued at $25 or less.

5 Rosary October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. The rosary is just one of the beautiful devotions to honor Mary, our mother. There is something about the Rosary that settles our hearts and minds. It puts us at ease, creating peace. Praying the Rosary encourages us to slow down. We learn from Mary how to look at an experience, hold it in our hearts, and ponder what it means for our lives. This slower pace also allows us to be present to whoever and whatever is in front of us at any given moment. Take this month of October to develop the habit of praying your intercession to Mary through the Rosary. Service Opportunities Date: October 16th Student & Adult Volunteers needed to: Prepare food MDS Cafeteria 3:30-5:00 pm Serve meal Central Park Community Center 5:00-6:30 pm If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Nancy Cina at PTO Upcoming Second Tuesday Suppers: Please join us for our Second Tuesday Suppers! This is a monthly opportunity for our school and parish community to get together, to make a little money for the school, and to have a break from cooking! November 13 Panda Express December 11 McAlister s Deli January 8 Chipotle The Mysteries of the Rosary The Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday) The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation The Finding in the Temple The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday) The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation The Finding in the Temple The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday) The Resurrection The Ascension The Descent of the Holy Spirit The Assumption of Mary The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin The Luminous Mysteries (Thursday) The Baptism in the Jordan The Wedding Feast at Cana The Proclamation of the Kingdom The Transfiguration The Basket Booth - Needs filled theme baskets valued at $25 or less. Some suggestions include: -Arts and Crafts (paper, crayons, stickers) -Chocolate lovers (candy, cocoa, cookie mix) -Family Fun (cards, games, puzzles, snacks) -Kitchen (utensils, towels, recipe cards) -Movie night (dvds, snacks, pop) -Bath/Spa (bath beads, soaps, lotions) -Christmas (ornaments, decorations, cards) -Garden (gloves, tools, seeds, pots) -KU/-KSU (t-shirts, mugs, stationery, jewelry) Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Teresa Halloween is Coming! Trunk or Treat has become a Mater Dei tradition! On October 31st, parents, grandparents and MD alum are invited to decorate their trunks and pass out candy. If you cannot do that, but would like to help us out, we can always use donations of candy and juice boxes. A sign up to volunteer at this event will soon be available. If you want to reserve your spot for Trunk or Treat, call the Mater Dei School office Mass at 5:00 pm MDHN Gaming starts at 6:00 pm ends at 8:00 pm Light refreshments will be provided. See you there!

6 Recess fun on Spirit Day!

March News. Mater Dei News March 2017 Newsletter. 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas Phone: Fax:

March News. Mater Dei News March 2017 Newsletter. 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas Phone: Fax: Mater Dei News March 2017 Newsletter M ATER DEI CATHOLIC SCHOOL 934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas 66606 Phone: 785-233-1727 Fax: 785-233-1728 March News Things to remember Monday Night Bingo at Hayden