Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time when we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. Please help your students reflect on what that means for them. I would suggest reading brief passages of scripture along with prayer at the start of Religion class. Students should be encouraged to add to their rice bowls with allowance money they may receive or money they work for by doing extra chores at home. Finally, all children can fast, not necessarily from food, but from whatever may be keeping them from spending time with our Lord. Fast from screen time to spending time reading the Bible. Fast from arguing with a sibling and spend more time together playing a game you both like. Fast from laziness and get ready for school on time with only one request. You get the idea. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully.
Ashes will be distributed after Mass on Wednesday. The plan is that there will be EM's and priests at three exits: main entrance, side door facing the school, and the chapel. We will follow directions given by the priest but I believe the plan is that Grades 1, 2, 4, and 6 will go out the side door and the other classes will go out the main entrance. Watch for my directions. Someone will bring ashes to the school for PK.
Teachers, please remember grades are due by 8 am tomorrow. Mary and I will look through them and give feedback. Please make any necessary changes/edits as soon as possible.
Finally, Terra Nova time is here! Please be quiet moving through the halls in the morning. Even though testing may be done in classrooms, it may still be going on in small group settings.
And now, finally for real. I hired a school counselor!! Julie Illari starts on March 1 and will be full-time. She comes with a wealth of experience in special ed and working as a behavior interventionist and I believe she has the experience in what we need for our students right now.
Have a wonderful week everyone.
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