The Weekly Nativity Newscast UPCOMING DATES March 11, 2016 March 13 Daylight Savings Time Begins March 14 Vision and Hearing Screening I-READ Monday-Wednesday March 17 Saint Patrick s Day Wear green shirt with uniform pants or skirt M. S. Musical, 1:30 & 6:30 March 18 Reports Cards Issued Awards Day 4Q Club Registration Due March 25 Good Friday Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m. Early Dismissal, 1 p.m. March 26 Easter Egg Hunt PFO Flower Sale deadline March 27 Easter Sunday March 28 - No School/Snow Make- up Day March 30 Chick-Fil-A Night March 31 AR Wear April 1 First Friday Spirit Wear April 4-8 Spring Break Safe Dismissal Procedures At Nativity, the safety of our children is paramount in our minds. We have a tradition of being a loving, caring and safety conscious school. We are determined to carry on this legacy. At the end of each day, dismissal is a time where students go many directions. It is for the safety of our children that students leave the building for their ride home, accompanied by a teacher, through door #4. Extended care students and those attending afterschool clubs are escorted to the gym by a teacher. When they arrive, an extended care worker checks all students in. This process takes approximately 10 15 minutes. No student will be dismissed until after the check-in process is complete. Parents and those picking up students from this process will be able to enter the building at door #1 after the check-in process has been completed (approximately 15 minutes after dismissal). If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please come to the office at least 20 minutes before dismissal to sign out. Please help us keep our children safe by adhering to this procedure. Please convey this procedure to all who pick up your children. Thank you for your support and trust as we deal with this matter. Nativity Catholic School 3310 S. Meadow Drive Indianapolis, IN 46239 Telephone: 317-357-1459 Fax: 317-357-9175 Email: plamott@nativityindy.org
Page 2 Nativity Accelerated Reader Student Millionaires 1 Million Words Read Top Row: Alejandro Gomez, Sean White, Nalleli Ornelas, Olivia Bognar, Lauren Bobko, McKenna Nolting, Sophia Prusa, Sarah Prusa Bottom Row: Ethan Dexter, Michael Dexter, Samantha Durm, Anne Buening, Allison Vennall, Anthony Paynter 2 Million Words Read Top Row: Ethan Render, Blake Vennall, Luke Vennall, Paige Moore Bottom Row: Cara Wlodarczyk, Alice Smidebush, Kaitlyn Sullivan, Drew Beard Not in Picture: Elizabeth Hoagland 5 Million Words Read Madeline Daming
Page 3 Nativity Students Shine Congratulations to Nativity 8 th grade student Victoria Orange for winning the Scecina Memorial High School Father Thomas Scecina Scholarship! This $2000 renewable merit scholarship is a high honor indeed! The announcement letter from Scecina read in part, Victoria, you have already demonstrated that you understand the importance of applying your God-given talents to the opportunities before you. As you continue your education, I know that the education you have received at Nativity and your strong work ethic will serve as a solid foundation for continued success. We would also like to congratulate 8 th grade student Grace Whitaker for representing Nativity well in the State Regional Spelling Bee at IUPUI last Sunday. Grace came in 9 th out of 30 competitors. Last, but not least, congratulations to 6 th grade student Gabe Horn who won the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw title in his age group Sunday in Noblesville. We are proud of you, Tori, Grace and Gabe! Saint of the Week Our Saint of the Week is --- who else? - Saint Patrick of Ireland. Born in Scotland, Saint Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and brought to pagan Ireland as a slave when he was about sixteen. He escaped several years later and studied to become a priest. Patrick had such great love for our Lord that he returned to Ireland to teach the Irish people about God. He was humble and he was courageous. He used the native three-leaf shamrock to teach about the Trinity three persons in one God. Patrick was ordained bishop of Ireland and is credited for having established the Church there. He died in 493. Ireland later became a source of numerous missionaries to the rest of the world. Happy Saint Patrick s Day! Happy Feast day to our pastor, Father Patrick Doyle!
Page 4 Titan Archers Take Aim at State The elementary and the middle school archery team both qualified to participate in the State tournament this year. The tournament is tomorrow, March 12 th, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds entry through the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. Middle School shoots at 8:40 a.m. and elementary at 1:20 p.m. with both participating in a 3-d shoot at 11:00 a.m. Please feel free to come cheer on your Titan Archers. The State tournament is also the qualifier for the National tournament in Louisville in May. Vision and Hearing Screening The Marion County Health Department will be at Nativity Catholic School on Monday, March 14, 2016 for their annual Vision and Hearing Screening. Grandparents Club Pottery Class Our Grandparents Club had a fun and relaxing morning creating their one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. Mr. Hagerty, our art teacher, taught them different techniques to use as they created their clay pieces. After glazing their pieces, they can take them home and proudly display their art work. The next Grandparents Club activity will take place during the week of May 2 nd. Details to follow. Out of Uniform Ms. Wagner s 8 th grade students have earned another out of uniform day. The students have arrived another 25 days on time and ready to learn. Punctuality wins again! IXL Achievements Mrs. Peek s and Mrs. Youtsey s 2 nd grade classes have achieved excellence in 950 second-grade math skills! Keep up the great work 2 nd grade!
Page 5 Parent Power Can Form Strong Conscience The Holy Spirit in each of God s children calls us to do good, but we have to understand what good is. That is where our consciences come in. Conscience is a judgement of reason by which the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1796). Forming a Catholic conscience is a lifelong task, beginning at birth. Do as I do. Parents have the biggest impact on our children s development, and how their consciences form. The process begins when children start developing attachments. Children start to imitate the mannerisms, speech, and habits of trusted adults. It is important that they see our faith in our actions. Experience is a powerful teacher. If parents are attentive, respectful, and nurturing to a child, she learns to internalize these characteristics as the way to relate to others. For example, attending to a child s emotional pain will teach her remorse when she causes others pain. Invest active time in children, foster a sense of belonging, and communicate love. Partners In Faith, March 2016 Saint Patrick s Day is almost here! To celebrate, the Student Council is offering for purchase an Irish blessing and treat for a friend! These will be for sale at all lunch periods on Monday, March 14 th through Wednesday, March 16 th for 50 cents. Prayers will be passed out to the students on Thursday, March 17 th! Happy Saint Patrick s Day! Lenten Rosary Please join us every Tuesday morning from 7:45 until 8 a.m. in the Chapel during Lent to pray the Rosary. We have extra rosaries in case you need one. Early Bird Special for Camp Invention Camp Invention is a summer science camp for students who have completed K-5 th grade. Camp Invention is open not only to Nativity students, but also to your friends who may attend another school! If you sign up before March 21 st, you will receive a $25. discount! You may sign up by visiting www.campinvention.org.
Page 6 PFO Flower & Garden Sale The Annual Nativity PFO Flower & Garden Sale is going on now. We have a large variety of potted flowers, fillers, hanging baskets, patio pots, tomatoes, and herbs from which to choose! Information on when to order (March 4-26) and pick up (May 5) your flowers and plants is included in the flyer attached to the newsletter. The NEW link to order for 2016 is: https://nativityflowersale.wufoo.com/forms/nativity-pfo-flowergarden-sale/ If you have questions or need more information, please don t hesitate to contact: Holly Dexter, holly.dexter@gmail.com, 862-0976 or Trish Wlodarczyk, trishwlodarczyk@hotmail.com, 460-8945. Giving Grocer Sale The PFO s Giving Grocer sale continues online at www.givinggrocer.com. Nativity s seller ID # is 33712. Online order deadline is 3/21/2016. See attachment for details. Sign Up for 4 th Quarter Clubs Attached please find information regarding the Clubs offered during the 4 th Quarter. Registrations are due next Friday, March 18 th. Welcome to Spring Titan Fans! Get ready for the sun with our brand new Titan caps. A limited quantity of Nativity caps will be available beginning March 28 th at the concession stand. However, you can pre-order to be sure you don t miss out. The flier is attached for your review. To pre-order your cap, circle which hat you would like, provide your name and contact information and enclose a check made out to Nativity Athletics. You may turn in all orders and monies to the school office or directly to Ali Leffler. If you have any questions, you may email Ali at nali4412@sbcglobal.net or call/text her at 317-997-7046. All proceeds will go towards Nativity Athletics.
Page 7 Parish Notes The confessional is not a torture chamber, but the place in which the Lord's mercy motivates us to do better. - Pope Francis Lenten opportunities include mid-week Mass at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays with confession before and after the Mass until 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross & Communion Service will take place at 6 p.m. on Fridays. Attachments to today s Newscast: 4 th Quarter Club Registration PFO Flower & Garden Sale Giving Grocer Sale Easter Egg Hunt Camp Invention Nativity Cap Sale Nativity Catholic School Mission Statement Nativity Catholic School, a ministry of Nativity Catholic Church, inspires each student: to grow in the love of Christ to achieve his or her fullest potential academically, spiritually and physically and to develop as a faith-filled steward by serving others according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Walk-A-Thon Sponsors 2015-16: Gold Sponsors: Peterman Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Inc., Harold & Jeanette Schoettle Foundation, Inc., Alpha Systems, Inc., Beck Service Center, and Roncalli High School Silver Sponsors: Gotta Have It Courier, LLC, Dexter Photography, Total Restoration, Daniel F. O Riley Funeral Home, Mader Design, LLC, and Southport Discount Appliances Bronze Sponsors: Hartman Janitorial Supply, Kridan Business Equipment, Best In Sight Eye Care, Nativity Cub Scout Pack #462, Nativity PFO, Mascari Cleaners, Nativity Boy Scout Pack #462, Daming Excavating, Knights of Columbus Fr. Louis Gootee Council #13105, and Thomas C. Wisler Jr. MD OB/GYN of Indiana DON T FORGET TO Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 13 th.