Mrs. O'Connell's Weekly Update
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Additions to Sunday Email
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy Wednesday! I apologize for the additional email however there are a few updates/corrections/additions since Sunday.
The GIRLS and BOYS Basketball Team Playoff Games have been updated. Please note the different day for the girls. We wish them the best of luck!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th
Girls Basketball Team will play AT ST. AGNES at 4:00 PM
Boys Basketball Team will play AT ST. MARY'S at 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
-This is our regular Friday Spirit Wear Day! I accidentally left that off the Sunday email. Students may wear their spirit wear to school. It is also an EARLY DISMISSAL (11:30 AM) for ALL students in NURSERY, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE. The administration and faculty will participate in a DATA DAY with an i-Ready associate to unpack our school data. After-school IS in effect and students attending must:
1. Be marked in PickUp Patrol (If you can do this ASAP, this will help us determine how many staff members we need.)
2. Bring a lunch and snack.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
-Student Council would like to celebrate the Super Bowl by having a soup collection for Parish Social Ministry on Monday, February 13th. To participate in this "SOUPER BOWL" event, students are asked to WEAR A FOOTBALL/SPORTS JERSEY OR SHIRT WITH GYM UNIFORM SWEATPANTS AND SNEAKERS AND BRING A CAN OF SOUP FOR PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY on Monday, February 13th. Student Council thanks you for your support! I will remind you again on Sunday.
-8th Grade Graduation Picture Retakes will take place. A separate email was sent to 8th grade parents/guardians.
Thank you! Have a great day!
Mrs. O'Connell
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Week of February 5 - February 11
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for a wonderful Catholic Schools Week! It was great week celebrating our amazing Catholic School highlighting how Faith, Excellence and Service is at the center of all we do. We proved that “We Are God’s Work of Art” this week and every day at St. Aidan School. Thank you all for your support. Thank you to the entire faculty and staff, especially our Catholic Schools Week Committee for planning a great week. We hope the students enjoyed the week as well!
A special thank you to St. Aidan PACE and the entire SAS community for a beautiful luncheon on Friday for our Faculty and Staff to celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day. We are truly blessed to have so many dedicated professionals who serve with faith and love each and every day. They are the heart of our school and we are so grateful for their dedication. We are blessed!
We were thrilled to see interest in our school at our Open House on Sunday. Thank you for spreading the good news about our wonderful school and we appreciate you continuing to do so. You are our best advertisement!
A few general reminders/information:
PICKUP PATROL
If you choose to only read one thing in this entire email, PLEASE READ THIS! PickUp Patrol MUST be accurate. We have A LOT of after school activities taking place and not having your child’s dismissal accurately marked in PickUp Patrol is significantly delaying dismissal. PLEASE mark each day how your child is going home! IF you child is going to an after-school activity (Enrichment class, club, sport, drama, after-school program, please ALSO mark in the notes who is picking them up from that activity. IF a child is permitted to walk home, please indicate that as well. We HAVE to know all this information.
PACE SILENT AUCTION
Just a reminder that the PACE Silent Auctions ends TONIGHT at 8:00 PM!
There are some really great items this year including school-based experiences donated by the staff of SAS, local community donations, Catholic High School camps, and so much more! Check it out if you haven’t already!
DAY OF GIVING
Thank you for a successful Day of Giving for Promethean Boards to improve our Upper School. The generosity of all SAS supporters was overwhelming! A few people reached out about missing the window online to contribute. The link is will be open for a few more days and we are able to receive checks, made out to St. Aidan School and manually enter them into the final total. If you would like to send a check, please do so with Attn: Day of Giving on the envelope. Thank you! As of Friday, February 3rd our total is $23,222 and the new Promethean Boards have been ordered!
SERVICE PROJECT
Thank you for your generosity for our service project for Catholic Schools Week. We are finishing to purchase the gift certificates from local businesses and make cards for the homebound parishioners and will share that final total as soon as we are complete. Many of our local businesses also donated additional funds/gift cards making it a HUGE success!
HEALTH UPDATE
We encourage you to test your child even if they are only experiencing mild symptoms. That being said, please report positive results ONLY to the school nurse at [email protected]
staidanschool.org . Students who test positive for COVID must isolate at home for 5 days with the day of the start of symptoms or positive test being day 0. They may then return to school but must wear a well-fitting mask on days 6 through 10. If your child is unable to properly wear a mask, you may be asked to pick them up and keep them home through day 10.TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS
All transportation requests for the 2023-2024 school year are due by March 31st to your HOME PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Please do not forget to make the request if you are seeking transportation to St. Aidan School next year. This applies to incoming K-8 students only.
TOMORROW’S HOPE FOUNDATION
The Tomorrow’s Hope Scholarship Application for tuition assistance for the 2023-2024 school year will open on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to ensure the excellence as well as the continuance of Catholic Schools on Long Island. If you need assistance applying, please reach out to me and I can refer you to an enrollment specialist in the Diocese of RVC to assist. The application will be available at https://online.factsmgt.
com/grant-aid/inst/4KYQC/ on Tuesday. For more information please visit https://www.landing-page tomorrowshopefoundation.org/ or see the attachments below.parents NYSSMA
Please find the attached form for NYSSMA 2023. If you are a singer or want to be considered for the All County Chorus next year, please sign up to audition! If you take private voice lessons, speak to your teachers about participating!
Any student from 4th grade to 8th Grade is welcome to apply. Ms. Stone will meet with interested singers on Tuesday, February 7 from 2:30 to 3:00 PM in the Upper School Music Room to discuss repertoire assignments. Parents are welcome to contact Ms. Stone with any questions at [email protected]
org .NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for students who will be NEW to St. Aidan School for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have a younger child eligible for Nursery or have family/friends interested in registering their child(ren) for our school, please use the following link and follow the online registration instructions.
https://staidanschool.org/
registration 2ND GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC
There is a 2nd Grade Girls Basketball Clinic on Saturday mornings from 9:45-10:45 AM coached by our Middle School Coach, Mrs. Pacher. There are some spots remaining for February 11, 18, 25 and March 4. Please feel free to bring your daughter to St. Aidan Gym on Saturday.
WILLISTON PARK LITTLE LEAGUE
Please see information from Williston Park Little League. All students in St. Aidan School are eligible.
ST. AIDAN PARISH BULLETIN
Please find the St. Aidan Parish Bulletin attached below.
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PACE This Week
PACE would like to thank Bari and Greg Kearns and the entire staff of Copperhill for hosting a fantastic luncheon for the faculty and staff to conclude Catholic Schools Week. We are very grateful for their generosity. Thank you for helping us to celebrate the amazing faculty of SAS.
PACE Online Auction
The Auction CLOSES tonight at 8 p.m. There are some really great items this year including school-based experiences donated by the staff of SAS, local community donations, Catholic High School camps, and so much more!
PACE CYO Snack Sales
PACE Volunteer Sign Up
Important Upcoming Events
- March 31 - Sports Night
- May 1 - Msgr. James McDonald Memorial Golf Outing
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Here's A Look At The Week Ahead:
Sunday, February 5: PACE Silent Auction Ends at 8:00 PM!
Monday, February 6: Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsal for Eric, Grimbsy, Ariel, Carlotta, Triton, Sebastian and Flounder- 2:30-5:00 PM.
Enrichment Classes: Dr. Suess, Animal Art and Jewelry Making from 2:30-3:45 PM.
Girls Basketball Flower Ceremony in St. Aidan Gym- 3:00 PM
Girls Basketball Game HOME vs. St. Mary’s- 3:30 PM
Tuesday, February 7: Full day Principal Meeting for Mrs. O’Connell.
Violin and Ukulele Lessons- Don’t forget instruments.
Lower School Hot Lunch.
Enrichment Classes: Meet the Artists from 2:30-3:45 PM.
Girls Basketball Practice in St. Aidan Gym- 2:30-4:00 PM
Boys Basketball Practice in St. Aidan Gym- 4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, February 8: Chessnuts Enrichment from 2:30-3:45 PM.
Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsal for FULL CAST- 2:30-5:00 PM.
Girls Basketball Playoff Game TBD- 4:00 PM
Thursday, February 9: Upper School Band Lessons- Don’t forget instruments.
Lower School Hot Lunch.
Enrichment Classes: Friendship Bracelet Making Class and Study Skills from 2:30-3:45 PM.
Student Council Meeting- 2:30-3:15 PM.
Boys Basketball Playoff Game TBD- 4:00 PM
Mock Trial Practice.
Friday, February 10: DATA DAY for Teachers- 11:30 AM-3:00 PM.
Early Dismissal FOR ALL STUDENTS at 11:30 AM- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN EFFECT-PLEASE BRING LUNCH and SNACK if attending!
Spirit Wear Friday!Girls Basketball Practice IF NECESSARY in St. Aidan Gym- 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (girls should bring lunch)
Boys Basketball Practice IF NECESSARY in St. Aidan Gym- 4:00-5:30 PM
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A Look Ahead:
- Graduation Picture Make-Ups- February 13
- Math Olympiads Practice- February 15
- Aquinas Program Meeting- February 16
- Winter Recess- February 20-24
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. O’Connell
