Newsletter – December 21, 2016 Like us on Facebook at: Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Follow us on Twitter at: MoNCatholic_Sch Dates to Remember Wed., Dec. 21 NOON DISMISSAL NO AFTERCARE Chick-Fil-A, Kentlands 12-3:00 PM Dec. 22- CHRISTMAS BREAK Jan. 2 Tue., Jan. 3 School Resumes Fri., Jan. 6 School Mass 10:00 AM Fri., Jan. 13 End of 2 nd Qtr. – NOON DISMISSAL Mon., Jan. 16 NO SCHOOL – MLK Birthday Jan. 17-20 MS Mid-Year Exams Sat., Jan. 21 International Day Wed., Jan. 25 Report Cards Avail. Thur., Jan. 26 School Wide Geography Bee 2-2:50 PM; MPR Fri., Jan. 27 8 th Grade Rally for Life Sun., Jan. 29 Catholic Schools Week Open House 1-3:00 PM
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Newsletter – December 21, 2016
Like us on Facebook at: Mary of Nazareth Catholic School Follow us on Twitter at: MoNCatholic_Sch
Dates to Remember
Wed., Dec. 21 NOON DISMISSAL NO AFTERCARE Chick-Fil-A, Kentlands 12-3:00 PM Dec. 22- CHRISTMAS BREAK Jan. 2 Tue., Jan. 3 School Resumes Fri., Jan. 6 School Mass 10:00 AM Fri., Jan. 13 End of 2nd Qtr. – NOON DISMISSAL Mon., Jan. 16 NO SCHOOL – MLK Birthday Jan. 17-20 MS Mid-Year Exams
Sat., Jan. 21 International Day Wed., Jan. 25 Report Cards Avail. Thur., Jan. 26 School Wide Geography Bee 2-2:50 PM; MPR Fri., Jan. 27 8th Grade Rally for Life Sun., Jan. 29 Catholic Schools Week Open House 1-3:00 PM
oster Contest Winners Announced! The Knights of Columbus are proud to announce the winners of the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest for 2016.
7th – 8th Grade
1st Place, Andrew Opincar, 13, 8th, Saint Mary’s Barnesville, Rock Hill Middle School 2nd Place, Mercy Asammoah, 12, 7th, Mary of Nazareth 3rd Place, Gabrielle Lara, 13, 8th, Mother Seton Parish, Mary of Nazareth
4 - 6th Grade 1st Place, Valeria Castro, 10, 4th, Saint Mary’s Barnesville, Monocracy Elementary 2nd Place, Janissa Sebamonpimol, 10, 5th, Mary of Nazareth School 3rd Place, Michaela Dailey, 12, 6th, Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Mary of Nazareth Honorable Mention, Ella Phommachanh, 9, 4th, Mother Seton, Mary of Nazareth HM, Melina Torres, 11, 6th, Our Lady of the Visitation, Mary of Nazareth HM, Celine Le, 10, 5th, Saint Rose of Lima, Mary of Nazareth
1st – 3rd Grade 1st Place, Carter O’Brien, 7, 2nd, Saint Rose of Lima, Mary of Nazareth 2nd Second Place, Christina Abernathy, 8, 3rd, Saint Mary’s Barnesville, Poolesville Elementary 3rd Place, Tyler O’Brien, 7, 2nd, Saint Rose of Lima, Mary of Nazareth HM, Olivia Carroll, Our Lady of the Visitation, Travilah Elementary School HM, Brooke Goldberg, 7, 2nd, Saint Raphael, Mary of Nazareth HM Danny Brockway, 8, 2nd, Saint John Neumann, Mary of Nazareth HM, Gianna Pietras, 8, 2nd, Saint Rose of Lima, Mary of Nazareth HM, Mya Plummer, 9, 3rd, Our Lady of the Visitation, Mary of Nazareth HM, Abigail Dalal, 7, 2nd, Saint Paul’s, Mary of Nazareth HM, Mia Sylla, 7, 2nd, Mother Seton, Mary of Nazareth High-scoring posters that met state guidelines for size and construction were submitted to the Maryland State poster competition. Where possible, submitted posters are being provided to parishes for display in December then returned to students in January 2017.
Special Announcements
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ecember Virtue~Charity Act of Charity Prayer O my God, I love You above all things with my whole heart and soul because You are all good and worthy of all my love. I love
my neighbor as myself for You so love me. I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon from all of whom I have injured. Amen.
earbook Photos We need your help with photos for the yearbook! Please send in any photos from this year that reflects our students involved in any MoN activities
nnual Giving Campaign Pledge your donation to the 2016-2017 Annual Giving campaign HERE. Every pledge and donation makes a difference! Thank you to all members of the MoN community
who have already pledged or donated! Keep updated on our progress on MoN Facebook & Twitter!
he MoN Annual Benefit Gala is March 25, 2017 – Help Us Make it a Success for MoN! The MoN Annual Benefit Gala is 4 months away and our theme is Polynesian Paradise!
We are already planning for a fantastic evening and we would like for every family to participate – here’s is how you can help: • Secure a business sponsor or ad sponsor for our
event • Secure a business donation for our silent or LIVE
auction (trips or tickets are great!) • Create a gift basket to donate from your family (be creative; “experiences” are popular!) • Donate a Bottle of Wine to our Wine Rack ($25 min. value)
If every family can secure ONE item above for this event, you have helped to make a difference. Attached you will find our Sponsorship & Ad form and a letter for businesses to learn more about our event HERE. To avoid duplicating efforts in the community, please submit your business sponsorship or donation to our Event Sponsorship Lead, Jonathan Jenkins @ [email protected] or Development Director, Tara Weyer @ [email protected]. If you would like for us to follow up directly with a business, please send the contact information. Thank you for your support of our wonderful school and we look forward to seeing you at the Gala! Sincerely, Your 2017 Co-Chairs Nicole Pappano & Michael Lukpetris
ew & Gently Used Baskets Needed For The Annual Benefit Gala & Auction!
We are currently accepting new & gently used baskets for our Annual Benefit Gala & Auction which will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017. All colors and medium & large baskets needed. All baskets can be dropped in the Development Office during regular school hours. Thank you!
all For Event Volunteer Leaders MoN Annual Gala The Annual Gala is Mary of Nazareth’s biggest event of the year and we are looking for event planning leaders to help our co-chairs and make
this year’s event a great success! Tell us how you would like to be part of this year’s event! Experience in any of these areas is welcome, but not required. Time commitment is all that is needed. Virtus training is not required.
reakfast With St. Nick Photos Thanks to Newsletter Producer/Photographer, Stefanie Marques, you may view photos from The 2016 MON Breakfast With St. Nick HERE!
ew Positions Open for Next Year! There are several open HSA positions for next year and we would like to get them filled by April 15. The positions open are:
• President • First Vice President
If anyone is interested and would like more information, please contact the Nominating Committee members below: Sharon Humphries ([email protected]) Katerina Rodgaard ([email protected]) Daniela Diaz ([email protected])
upport The HSA By Attending The Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day! EARLY DISMISSAL LUNCHTIME!
Come Join Us at Chick-Fil-A in the Kentlands to Help Support MARY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL!!! 12-3:00 PM Wednesday, December 21. That’s right, celebrate being on Christmas Break with lunch at Chick-Fil-A! Please come join us for some great food, good company and most importantly to help MoN HSA raise money! Please come dine-in or carry-out with us and Chick-Fil-A will donate 15% of the sales back to us! All you need to do is bring in the flyer (HERE) and show it when placing your order. Thank you again for your support!
elp Make The MoN International Family Night Special Sign up to volunteer and bring traditional food or beverage, or to provide a performance for the
MoN International Family Night on Saturday, January 21, 2017. See SignUpGenius HERE Password: mustang. In additional to cultural displays, this activity will be educational. Event attendees will learn general information for the countries featured, including the population, a map, location in the world, colors of the flag, monetary unit, government, etc. Please see attached flyer HERE for additional details. Contact Dante Preciado ([email protected] / 301-346-2401) if you have any questions.
Please Note: The December and January Sports Committee
he Sports Committee Executive Board Needs You! Hello Parents! Looking for a chance to give back to the MoN community and encourage athletics at MoN? Do we have an opportunity for you!
Several leadership positions within the Sports Committee Executive Board are up for election next school year. We are looking for parents that are willing to help guide MoN athletics. We will be hosting several opportunities for shadowing the Executive Board over the upcoming months so that prospective officers can experience the limited duties associated with these positions. If interested, or if you have questions, please reach out to Joe Beucher ([email protected]) as soon as possible.
oaches Needed If you'd like to help out, no experience is necessary but all coaches must be cleared through the Archdiocese Child Protection system (VIRTUS). If
you are interested in coaching, please contact Jennifer Stonesifer, [email protected]. Team Snap Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/43710
inter Chess Enrollment? Check! Enrollment is now open for the Winter/Spring chess club session. Join us most Monday afternoons in the Art Room for instruction and game play. Our Silver Knights coaches use a
curriculum developed by National Masters to teach beginners through advanced players. Please see the flyer HERE and in the Wednesday packet. Contact Joan Ferrara at [email protected] for more info.
iring: Business Manager For Mother Seton Parish The Parish Business Manager is the pastor’s executive officer. This
position is responsible for managing accounts receivable/payable, payroll and benefits. The Business Manager is to monitor the budget and assist with budget preparation and prepare system reports as required. Additionally, responsible for oversight of religious education fee, billing and collection and assist with preparation for audit. For more information regarding this position, please visit http://adw.org/employment-opportunities/, and click on the open positions within the Archdiocese of Washington, then click on Requisition Number 16-0053. This is a full time position with benefits. Send resumes to: [email protected].
8th Graders Brendan Snocker & James Bailey Proud Of MON’s
New Signage @ St. John Neumann Catholic Parish, Gaithersburg
MON Troop 398 Celebrates The Season With Emmitsburg
Daughters Of Charity & MSP Sodality
Mrs. Callis & Ms. Jensen’s 5th Graders Donate Gifts To 60 Children Impacted By Silver Spring Apartment Explosion
Student News
BYOB Bunco Help the 7th grade class raise money for the NYC trip playing a fun game of Bunco with other Moms. Please join us for BYOB Bunco on Friday night, 1/20/17 in the Multi-Purpose Room. See the Wednesday Packet for flyer.
May The Peace And Joy That Christmas Brings Always Be With You And Your Family
