From the Principal, Dr. Martin ~

October brings visions of cooler weather, ghosts, pumpkins, and Halloween celebrations. And although as a building filled with children, we, too, are looking forward to all of that candy, we cannot forget Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

Every child in our school receives a rosary in October. I enjoy when students come up to me and tell me they still have theirs from previous years (and really liked the glow in the dark ones!). They wear them like necklaces; they tie them through their belt loops like Franciscans; they get tossed into desks and bookbags. Some may say they are being disrespectful of our prayers to Mary. My view is that they are aware of owning a rosary, and want it to be a part of their days.

When the teachers say, "Let's get out our rosaries", very few students do not know exactly where theirs is. They may not know all of the prayers. Some even groan about the length of praying all those decades. But in only the way our students can, they pray. It is understood that Jesus' mother was just as important to Him as theirs is to them.

So we take the month to honor the Mother of Jesus, and realize that just like Santa can exist next to the birth of Christ, Mary can sit side by side with costumes and candy.

Peace and all good ~

October Happenings

Date	Event
2 AND 5	No Classes due to the Polish Festival
7	Retreat with our friends from CCC ​Positive Panther Activity
8	Second Grade to Canal Way
12	Muffins with Moms 7:45 - 8:30
15	Picture Re-Take Day
21	Safety Squad Grades K - 2
22	End of the First Quarter
23	No Classes
28	Trunk or Treat 4 - 6
29	Report Card Conferences 3:00 - 7:00

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