From the Principal, Dr. Martin ~

Have you noticed that Halloween decorations seem to be almost as prevalent as Christmas decorations? Once the inflatable Halloween yard decorations come down, yards stay pretty much empty until the Santas and angels and lights come out for Christmas.  Is it that turkeys aren't cute? Pilgrims are not culturally sensitive? Cornucopias aren't a thing anymore? Whatever the reason, retailers have Christmas decorations out almost before we have finished eating our Halloween candy.

Poor Thanksgiving. Relegated to one day of overeating and gathering, and then pushed to the side while trees and ornaments and gift shopping take over.  Not for us, though. We believe Thanksgiving is an important holiday, filled with blessings, and gratitude, and love. Thanksgiving to us is not just about the family gathering with everyone's favorite recipes. It is about the feeling of joy as we look down the Thanksgiving table and see the many people surrounding us. It's the daily please and thank you's we teach our children. It's the phrase, "I appreciate you" that has entered modern chat.

Thanksgiving is not just a day. It is a lifestyle. Filled with faith, we are thankful for God. Blessed by the angels, we are grateful for family and friends. Simple small acts of kindness remind us that to be thankful is to be aware of the people around us. Can I help? Did they help me? Was someone there to smooth the edges of pain when I needed it?

We give this message to our children every day. Be kind. Be nice. Be helpful. Be open to the presence of God in every day life... for that is what we should be most grateful for.

Peace and all good~

November Happenings

Date	Event
5	All Saints' Mass
7	CCC Sophomores come to us for their ​ Service Retreat
11	Veterans' Day​​
14	Positive Panthers Quarterly Activity ​Hint: It's Magic!!!
18	Picture Re-take Day
21	Thanksgiving Prayer Service 1:30
24	Thanksgiving Break Begins
30	First Sunday of Advent
December 1	Classes resume after break

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