December
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
December 22 - 25th Annual Christmas Fair
For the 25th year, the student council hosted the annual Christmas Fair. This traditionally Buddy activity day pairs our older and younger students together for a variety of Christmas activities that include fun and service. Whether making a craft, playing bingo or writing letters to those who are home-bound, it was a wonderful morning of Christmas cheer. Don't forget your last minute visit with Santa! The morning finished with the school community of students, faculty and parents celebrating the liturgy, Merry Christmas!
December 22 - Early Childhood Christmas Concert
Our Early Childhood students delighted their family and friends with Christmas Carols.
December 21 - Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
Today, we celebrated those students and faculty who demonstrate joy to others each day!
December 21 - Polar Express Day!
Our newest Christmas tradition is to have Polar Express Day. Back by popular demand from last year, students get to wear Christmas pajamas to school, while the faculty come in their best "ugliest" sweater! A fun day for all!
December 20 - Where is the Gingerbread Man?
Did you see the Gingerbread Man? PreK was on the hunt today throughout the school looking for the Gingerbread man, using critical thinking skills to solve the clues! Our TK students also learned about the journey of the Gingerbread Man and designed their own by practicing lacing!
December 19 - Christmas Band Concert
Our band, led by instrumental teacher Mrs. Boughner, delighted all with a evening of Christmas songs. I was so proud of our students' performance!
December 18 - Dinosaur Fun!
Today our elementary students were treated to "dino-riffic" program! This dinosaur STEM enrichment program allowed students to interact with fossils and learn about archaeology careers. This program was provided through the partnership with the HSA.
December 15 - Congratulations Ms. Ingenito!
Congratulations Ms. Ingenito on completing your Masters in Education! We are so proud of your hard work!
December 14 - Calligraphy in Grade 8
Grade 8 learned the fine art of calligraphy during art class with Mrs. Block.
December 12 - Christmas Concert
Grades K-5 dazzled us with a beautiful Christmas show of traditional songs and festive favorites. Grade 3 reminded us about the true reason for the season with the Nativity story. The evening ended with the traditional performance of "Holiday Lights".
December 12 - Rutgers Science Bus
Our middle school students took part in forensic science challenge as part of the Rutgers Science Explorer Program. The Rutgers Science Bus came to the school and provided the lab and materials for students to complete the investigation. This provided students an opportunity to learn about careers in the STEM fields. This program was provided through a partnership with our HSA.
December 8 - Family Coding - App-y Hour & Cookies 'n' Coding
On Friday, December 8, 2017, students and parents attend Cookies 'n' Coding and App-y hour in the East-West Room. During this event, students showed parents what they have learned about coding as well as created something new with someone special! Thanks to Ms. Maggio for coordinating!
December 4-8 Celebrating Hour of Code! - National Computer Science Week
The week of December 4th is the week of coding across the globe. Coding is the fine details that allow a computer or an animation to work or come to life! During the week, each grade participated in different "Hour of Code" activities.
December 5 - Santa Sale
Find those gifts for everyone on your Christmas list! Our students, thanks to so many parent volunteers were able to shop today!
December 4 - Advent Kindness Coins - #SPSKindnessCoins
I am excited about our new kindness campaign for the Advent season. Today, each student received five St. Patrick School Kindness Coins. The goal is to hand out one coin per week for the four weeks of Advent and into Christmas week to someone outside of the SPS community. The coin can be given to a person that is doing something kind. Our goal is to spread smiles and kindness in our community. After a student hands one out, please they can go to our Facebook page and post when, where and why he/she handed the coin out using the hashtag #SPSKindnessCoin. I am so excited about our new kindness coins being shared during this season of preparations for the birth of the Lord!
December 3 - First Week of Advent
ADVENT is here! Let us prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord.
Presence of God - The Lord is coming; I place myself in His presence and go to meet Him with all the energy of my will.
"The Name of the Lord cometh from afar.... I look from afar, and behold I see the power of God coming.... Go out to meet Him and say, 'Tell us if You are He who shall rule....'" These words are taken from today's liturgy, and in reply it invites us, "Come let us adore the King, the Lord who is coming!..."
The coming was expected for long ages; it was foretold by the prophets and desired by all the just who were not granted to see its dawn. The Church commemorates and renews this expectation with each recurring Advent, expressing this longing to the Savior who is to come.
Let us light the first purple candle today and pray. The first candle signifies HOPE.
December 2 - Fruit of the Spirit for December - Joy
Joy is the natural reaction to the work of God, whether promised or fulfilled. Joy expresses God's kingdom—His influence on earth (Romans 14:17). Joy is the natural reaction to the work of God, whether promised or fulfilled. Joy expresses God's kingdom—His influence on earth (Romans 14:17). During this season of Advent, let us prepare by finding the joy of the season!
December 1 - Preparing for Advent: Middle School Retreat
The students in grades 6, 7, & 8 participated in a middle school retreat to help them prepare for this blessed season. It was a joy for all the faculty to spend the morning with them praying (and playing) in preparation for Advent. Fr. Bob and I were able to join us for part of the time! Each student went home with a calendar filled in with small ways (personal choices) to prepare for Jesus' coming. We will be encouraging the students to complete these acts throughout the . Here is a 2 minute video the students watched to refresh us all on the meaning of Advent.
December 1 - Donuts and Dunks with Dad
A great morning of fun with Dad and our early childhood students. Fun physical education activities, STEM Lego tasks, games and most importantly a great morning with Dad!
