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REFLECTIONS FROM THE INSIDE
DECEMBER 9, 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
“In the same way your light must shine before others, so that, seeing your good works,
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they may give praise to your Father in heaven.”
CYO Boys’ Basketball
5/6 B (AWAY) vs. Little Flower
@ 11:00
5/6 A @. OL Greenwood
@ 12:00
Cadet @ OL Greenwood
@ 4:00
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CYO Boys’ Basketball
4th
Grade (HOME) vs. Nativity
@1:00
DECEMBER 13
PSO Mozzi Benefit Pizza Night
PreK, K, and 2 Field Trip to
Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. Jas 5:7
In the second reading this weekend, we once again receive the message of
Children’s Museum
Student Council Meeting
being patient and waiting. When I read this reading, my mind instantly pulled up the
memory of my husband singing the start of John Foley’s song, “Patience People” to
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our children whenever there was a skirmish at the dinner table or an eruption of
2016 Christmas Program @ 7:00
emotions because of differing opinions. The children didn’t necessarily enjoy the
in Greenfield Central HS
song or having it sung to them, but it was enough to make them pause and think. It
was through this simple action that “the coming of Christ” had an opportunity to
enter…to influence their thoughts and actions. May we each continue our practice
of patience this Advent and pause to allow for “the coming of Christ.”
Mrs. Diehr’s 4th grade class have been waiting on the results of a resent storybook
contest they entered. Hot off the presses, we are proud to announce that the fourth
Auditorium
NO ROBOTICS CLUB THIS NIGHT!
DECEMBER 21- JANUARY 4
Winter Break
grade of St. Michael Catholic School WON the Vectren Create-a-Story for the
Indiana and Ohio regions!!! Using teamwork, they wrote, illustrated, and edited a
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story on natural gas safety. There efforts earned them $500 classroom grant. Way
Led by the Holy Spirit, St. Michael's
to go!
Catholic School encourages our
Next week will be busy with Christmas program rehearsals and practices. Our
students to grow in their Catholic
production of “Dude you Hear What I Hear?” will take place in the Greenfield
faith, achieve academic
Central High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:00. Further details are provided
excellence and become
in attachment from Mrs. Ellenberger. Please join us for an evening that showcases
responsible citizens.
the choral, theatrical, and artistic talents of our students!
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As we have launched the beginning of another liturgical year and will soon begin another calendar year, many are starting to
inquire about our 2017-18 school calendar. Look for its publication by the end of January (possibly sooner).
Winter temperatures have definitely set in this week. Again, please remember to send hats, coats, and gloves with students.
Outdoor recess will still occur as long as temperatures stay above freezing. If needed, school delays or cancellations will be
communicated via our school calling system, posted on local TV stations, and sent out on Facebook.
Thanks to all who have already made contributions to the Tax Credit Scholarship Fund. There has been a dramatic drop in the
amount of credits left in just one week’s time. The supply has dropped by nearly $500,000 in just 5 days! As of December 8, only
$1,808,092 remain. Anyone interested in donating to this fund, receiving a 50% state tax credit, and assisting students in our area
receive a quality Catholic education at St. Michael School can check out the details online at
http://www.i4qed.org/sgo/donors . As individuals and business push to make contributions before the end of the year, these
remaining credits will go quickly!
WEEKLY REMINDERS
CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK WITH THE INDIANA PACERS - ORDER TICKETS BY DECEMBER 20!
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Your Indiana Pacers take on the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, February 4 at 7:00 PM. We look forward to having a great
crowd again this year! Tickets need to be ordered by December 20 @ https://www.pacersgroups.com/tickets/942/;
Passcode: Pacers. A portion of all ticket sales will support faith-based teaching and learning throughout Central and
Southern Indiana.
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Safe and Sacred –. Please follow this link:
https://safeandsacred-archindy.org/login/index.php to renew your certification and background check. Remember
there are two parts! In order to be completely finished, one must complete the background check and then watch the
videos and take the short quizzes.
CYO NEWS
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Good luck to our boys’ basketball teams that will see action this weekend.
PSO NEWS
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Don’t forget our next Mozzi’s Pizza Benefit Night is Tuesday, December 13. Funds raised from this benefit night will be put
toward supporting the school’s efforts in updating 3 Smartboards.
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LAST SCRIP ORDER BEFORE CHRISTMAS DUE TUESDAY DEC. 13, 9 am. After this time only cash and carry purchases of what
we have on hand.
Dig out your leis and Hawaiian shirts! Plans are underway for the February 4th Winter Luau!
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Right now we are in need of baskets/items for the silent auction. Each classroom plans to put a basket together, but we
need more entries. Last year we had around 30 entries. As of right now, we only have around a dozen. Keep an eye out
for good deals while shopping. If you would be willing to put together a basket or donate items, please contact Sara
Pechin or MaryAnn Crisman.
We have about a dozen games planned for the Winter Luau (a few 'oldies-but-goodies' and lots of new). We will ask that
each classroom (parents) be responsible for running a game that day. The Luau is from 10am-3pm so (5) one hour slots or
(10) 30min. slots is all it will take to cover your classroom's game. Sign Up Genius with what game each classroom has will
be sent out before Christmas break to start getting them filled. Thanks in advance for helping out!
Box Tops update: The school will receive a check for $890 in December and we have already collected $125 for the
spring check. Fall contest results: Winners of the fall semester are...
Middle school: 2nd place 7th grade, Mr Duncan and 1st place 8th grade, Ms Massingale.
Grade school: Tie for 3rd place PreK, Mrs Sego and 2nd grade, Mrs Geswein
Tie for 2nd place between 3rd grade, Mrs Mosier and 5th grade, Mrs VeHorn
The winner, with an average of 65 Box Tops per student is... 1st grade, Ms Poorman's class. They will get a free
jeans day just for their class.
SCECINA INFORMATION
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Mark your calendars for December! Scecina’s Winter Christmas Concert is December 11 at 3 p.m. The band, orchestra,
choir, and women’s choir will all perform some holiday classics!
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CYO athletes in boys basketball and girls cheerleading are invited to CYO Night at Scecina on Friday, Dec 16 th for the
Scecina vs. Speedway boys basketball game. All East Deanery students get into the game for free – be sure to wear your
jerseys! Students will also receive a hot dog, chips and drink with opportunities to win prizes. Team players and their
coaches will be announced before the varsity game. Please arrive by 6:30pm.
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For those interested in visiting our bookstore, it will be closed the mornings of December 6, 7 and 8 (Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday). Regular Bookstore hours will resume on Thursday afternoon, December 8, 2:45-6 p.m. While school is in session,
regular hours are:
Monday-Friday mornings: 7:15 – 8:30 am
Monday afternoons: 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday afternoons: 2:45 – 6:00pm
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The Bookstore will be open the following additional days for your holiday shopping convenience:
Saturday, December 10 9 a.m.-noon
Sunday, December 11 4 p.m.-5 p.m. (after the Christmas music concert)
Friday, December 16 5 p.m.-8:30pm (Library and Rotunda dedication and Basketball game – CYO night)
Saturday, December 17 9 a.m.-noon
Finals week, December 19-22, we will be open our regular hours, which includes Thursday evening, Dec. 22,
3-6 p.m. Thursday, December 22 will be the last day we will be open until school resumes in 2017.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen Layton, [email protected] or 317-356-6377ext 1115.
CATHEDRAL NEWS
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Cathedral High School would love to have you shadow for the day. To set your day register at
www.gocathedral.com/shadow. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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Cathedral High School invites you to attend a Financial Aid information Night on Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. in
the A.K. Shiel Student Life Center Commons (lower level).
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All applications for admission to Cathedral High School are due no later than December 15, 2016. These are submitted
online.
INSIDE SPOTLIGHT
The Kindergarten classroom has created a place for Jesus.
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The eighth grade has tied pictures and synonyms to vocabulary words to help make their meaning
come alive.
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Students in grades 2nd through 8th recently participated in STEM during GYM!! Students had to work as
a team to draw and construct something that could transport a ball from one side of the gym to the
other. Students had to do sit-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, planks and wall sits in order to earn the
supplies needed to construct their designs.
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