As we are heading toward the end of the calendar year with all the holidays and celebrations, we are reminded of the impact Covid19 is having in our lives. Trunk or treat will still happen, but with many limitations. Even though it won't be the same, I am grateful we are able to keep the tradition, even in a modified format. We need to continue to look for ways to keep our traditions with modifications. Thank you Lisa M., Teresa, and Tara for offering to help Gina and I pass out candy! On Friday, everyone may wear a Fall or Halloween shirt (nothing scary) with jeans.
On Monday, the faculty meeting is for you to meet in your PLCs. Before you do that I need a few minutes to discuss a prize for all the students if we have 100% participation. We are planning to adopt an endangered species, but I wanted there to be a more tangible incentive for the students. We need to get them motivated as the money is coming in VERY slowly. I didn't want to offer something without your input. It could be a movie on Friday, Nov. 20, which is a half-day. It could be ice cream for everyone, a no homework night, etc. Think of some ideas and we can pick one on Monday. I would also like to hear what you did or what you plan to do this week by incorporating Care for Creation in a lesson. Teachers, please email that to me before the meeting.
Friday is also Marvelous Mustang. Please take a picture of your Mustang with their certificate and email it to the parents. If they received it for an encore class, please do the same. Encore teachers should be sure Jamie has your student's names so they can be announced on the morning show on Friday.
If you want to share some facts about Halloween with your students, and the fact that it is truly a Catholic tradition and not a celebration that evolved from Celtic pagan rituals - All Hallows Eve, The eve of All Saints Day - here are some resources to check out:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-10/the-catholic-roots-of-halloween-the-vigil-of-all-saints-day.html
https://www.catholiccompany.com/magazine/catholic-guide-to-halloween-6159
https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/why-catholics-should-embrace-halloween
Finally, don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend. Not only do you get an extra hour, but, thanks to Bishop Parkes, you also get an extra day!
Have a marvelous week!
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