December Newsletter
Merry Christmas!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The first week of Advent begins on
Sunday. A class will prepare the
Advent service each week for the school.
Advent Services will be held in the gym at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 5th, 12th,
and 19th. Everyone is welcome to
join us!
Wow! We have been very busy this
fall with service projects! I am so
excited that we have been able to teach our students about the importance of
serving and giving to those in need.
The students have served people at the Welcome Table, raked leaves for people in
our neighborhood, packed bags for the Backpack program, played games with
residents at the Care Center, and more.
Thanks for all of your help with our many different service projects!
The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Sioux Falls is in their 20th year of sponsoring a Diocesan wide “Advent Baby Shower.” The project consists of asking each family to send a new, unwrapped item birth to 12 months. Suggested items are: bottles, bibs, sleepers, hats, jackets, snowsuits, rattles, receiving blankets, sheets, diapers, lotions, etc. Gifts will be distributed in the Vermillion area.
Look for our St. Agnes School tree in The Parade of Trees at the W.H. Over Museum on Sun., Dec. 3rd.
Announcements from the Office
Save the Date:
You are invited to our St. Agnes School Classic Dinner, Auction
& Dance on Sat., April 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the gym.
We hope you can attend!
Congratulations to our 2nd Graders that will be making their First Reconciliation on Sun., Dec. 2! May God’s blessings and peace be with you on this day & always!
Remember to send coats, hats, and gloves everyday, as mornings are very chilly. Also, be ready for the snow.
Dates to Remember
:PTSA Meeting
: Tues. Dec. 4th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library—Guest Speaker from SDPBThe Christmas Music Program will be on Wednesday, Dec. 12th at 7:00 p.m.
School will dismiss on Fri., Dec. 21 at 2:00. No School Dec. 22-Jan. 6. Classes will resume Mon. Jan. 7th at 8:20 a.m.
Family Faith Fun
Need a fun activity that you can do with your family to prepare your hearts and home for Jesus?
-Student Council we will be selling Chocolate Nativity Advent Calendars. There is a Bible verse and a piece of chocolate for each day. If you would like to purchase one you can send in a check (to St. Agnes School) or cash, in a labeled envelope. The calendars are $5 each; we only have about 50 left.
Have a Blessed Advent! Please take
time during this Season of Advent to prepare your hearts and homes for the
coming of the Christ Child!
“Families that pray together stay together!”
Darla Hamm, Principal
Darla. Hamm@k12.sd.us
Phone: 624-4144