A few general reminders/information:

Student Council elections will take place this week for students in grades 4-8. We are so proud of our students who have stepped up to potentially serve in these leadership roles in our school.

On Wednesday, November 6 at 8:15 AM, our K-8 students will come together to honor our family, friends and local veterans at a Veterans Day Ceremony in Monsignor Kirwin Hall (please note the change of location from past years). STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8^THGRADE ARE WELCOME TO WEAR AN AMERICAN FLAG, RED, WHITE AND/OR BLUE SHIRT WITH THEIR GYM UNIFORM PANTS AND SNEAKERS TO HONOR OUR VETERANS. All information is included in the attached invitation. Please share with parents, grandparents, relatives and friends who are currently serving or have served in the armed forces. We will be recognizing their service to our country during the assembly followed by light refreshments. Please RSVP with the veterans attending.

Our Middle School Sports Basketball season is getting ready to begin. Try-outs for these teams will take place this week. The information for the BOYS is in the flyer attached below. The GIRLS information will be forthcoming.

Our St. Aidan School Middle School Information Night will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Monsignor Kirwin Hall from 7:00-8:30 PM. All our current families are welcome to hear all about our Middle School program. Also, please feel free to invite neighbors and friends who do not currently attend St. Aidan School if they would like more information. The details are attached in the flyer below and you can respond via this google form.

Please see the attached information from Bishop Barres on Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform 

The Diocese of Rockville Centre Youth Ministry has an event coming up in January. All information is in the flyer below.

DRVC Ignite Conference 

Here’s a look at the week ahead:

Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time ends- turn your clocks back!

There is a concert in memory of All Souls at 7:00 PM in St. Aidan Church. All are welcome to attend.

Monday, November 4: Lower School Hot Lunch today.

Girls Volleyball Practice in the Gym immediately following dismissal until 4:00 PM.

NO REHEARSAL for The Little Mermaid Jr.

Enrichment Classes: Little Playmates with Mrs. Biscardi and 3D Art with Mrs. Gustafson

Tuesday, November 5: Election Day- Don’t forget to vote!

Ukulele and Violin lesson for K-2.

Student Council Executive Board Assembly for students only in grades 3-8 immediately following prayers.

The Middle School Girls Volleyball Team has a HOME game vs. St. Christopher’s at 4:15 PM.

Enrichment Classes: Drawing and Painting Fun with Mrs. Gustafson, Escape Room with Miss Prisco and Escape Room with Mrs. Barnes.

Wednesday, November 6: Veterans Day Ceremony in Monsignor Kirwin Hall (please note the change of location from past years). STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8^TH GRADE ARE WELCOME TO WEAR AN AMERICAN FLAG, RED, WHITE AND/OR BLUE SHIRT WITH THEIR GYM UNIFORM PANTS AND SNEAKERS TO HONOR OUR VETERANS. Students who are part of the ceremony, please wear full dress uniform. You may bring a change of clothes for after if you wish. If you have a veteran in your family who would like to attend, please see the flyer attached in the top of the email.

We will have our first School Lockdown Drill of the year. Students will be locked inside their classrooms or the nearest classroom in an area that is out of sight. The students will be instructed what to do from their teachers. This will be the first of several and we will use this drill to improve for the future. We have officers from NCPD assisting us with this in an effort to continually improve the safety procedures at St. Aidan School. Please talk to your children that these drills are conducted, just like fire drills, for their safety. 

Lower School Hot Lunch today.

DRVC HEPP Program for grades 1-5. 

7^th and 8^th grade BOYS Basketball Try-outs- 4:15-5:30 PM

Mock Trial Practice- 5:00-6:30 PM

Enrichment Class: Chessnuts

Thursday, November 7: BAND LESSONS FOR GRADES 3-8.

The Middle School Girls Volleyball Team has a HOME game vs. St. Agnes at 4:15 PM

The Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsal for FULL CAST in Monsignor Kirwin Hall from 3:00-4:00 PM. ONLY Ariel, Prince Eric, Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam and Mersisters from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enrichment Classes: Piece of Cake, No Bake with Miss Prisco and Speech and Debate with Mrs. Michel

Friday, November 8: Student Council winners will be announced.

7^th and 8^th grade BOYS Basketball Try-outs- 4:15-5:30 PM

PACE THIS WEEK UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our Parent’s Night Out!

Our Thanksgiving Pie Sale is kicking off!  Please read the attached flyer for all details.  We are again offering delicious pies and baked goods from White Post Farms.  Get your orders in and cross something off your Thanksgiving to-do list!  Any questions, please contact Megan Vitale, meganvitale@hotmail.com. 

Thanksgiving Pie Sale 

Breakfast with Santa

We hope you will join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7 from 10:00-11:30 AM.  All details in the attached flyer!  This is a wonderful event and a great way to start the Christmas season!  Any questions, please contact Nancy Allard, nancya824@msn.com. 

KidStuff Coupon Books

The KidStuff Coupon Book Sale has ended!  Thank you to everyone for their participation and support of SAS.  ALL PAYMENTS ARE NOW DUE.  If you have not yet submitted your payment, please send checks payable to PACE through school or make your payment online ASAP. Prizes cannot be given out until we have collected all outstanding payments.  Any questions, please contact Tara Walls tarabaynon@yahoo.com.

A look ahead:

-Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)- November 11

Teacher Professional Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)- November 12