FAMILY CONNECTION | November 14, 2019
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Griffin Theatre presents "Peter and the Starcatcher" November 14-16 at 7:30 pm and November 17 at 2 pm. The play is based on a 2004 novel that provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs. Darling, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook.
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Tickets for "Peter and the Starcatcher" are $4 for senior citizens and students and $5 for all others. Call 314-965-4853 ext. 763 for tickets or order them online.
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Canned Food Drive
Our National Honor Society is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive tomorrow, November 15.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry
is in particular need of the following items as they feed 550 families a month.
- canned meat, tuna, chicken
- chili, beef stew
- hearty soups
- baking mixes for brownies, breads, cakes
- packet mixes for pasta, potatoes, rice meals
Students who bring
FIVE
or more items enjoy a Black & Gold Dress Down Day on Friday, November 15. NHS members will be in the commons before school to collect your donation.
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State Swim Finals
We wish
Logan Schafer '20
well as he advances to the state finals tomorrow, November 15. He was ranked 9th in the 50 Freestyle and 20th in the 100 Backstroke going into today's
qualifiers
.
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Blood Drive
Vianney hosts its 24th Semi-Annual Blood Drive Friday, December 6, from 8:30 am-1:30 pm. The goal is 130 donors for the blood bank at Mercy Hospital. You must be at least 16 years old to donate with 16-year-old students requiring a
Parental Consent Form
.
Register by December 4, and contact
Kevin Becvar
at
[email protected]
if you have any questions.
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Student Giving Challenge
Our Student Giving Challenge is Monday, November 18, through Thursday, November 21. We will ask students to donate
their own money
to the Griffin Fund, understanding the importance of supporting current and future students. Every student who donates will receive a Griffins Give t-shirt to wear for a Dress Down Day Friday, November 22. The class with the highest giving percentage will also receive a free Chick-fil-A lunch!
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Parent Survey
As part of our accreditation process, we are seeking input from parents. Please take a moment to confidentially respond to the survey as it will allow us to better address the needs of our young men.
We appreciate your feedback.
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Poinsettia Sale
The Alumni Moms are holding their annual Poinsettia Sale. Please download and submit your order form by Friday, November 29. Pickup is Thursday, December 5, from 11 am to 3 pm in the Commons.
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Holiday Shopping Hours
Don't forget to visit the Griffin Gear Store for your holiday shopping. Call
Lisa Hackett
at 314-965-4853 x 147 if you want to shop during school hours or stop by Saturday, December 7, between 9 am and noon. From winter wear to stocking stuffers, you will find it at the Griffin Gear Store located on campus or visit our online store.
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Senior Quilt Squares
Senior parents should return completed quilt squares for the Senior Class Quilt by Monday, November 25. Send your quilt square during school hours to
Lisa Hackett
at the front desk. If you have questions, please contact Lisa at
[email protected]
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Thursday, November 14:
- Swimming @ State Finals/Rec Plex
Friday, November 15:
- Swimming @ State Finals/Rec Plex
- Varsity Football @ District Finals
Saturday, November 16:
- MS Varsity Hockey @ Kirkwood - 7:30 pm
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Always visit our Athletics Calendar for the latest information as dates and times are subject to change.
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Six of our students signed a Letter of Intent this week to play college baseball. We invite you to view their signing ceremony.
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Seasons of Spirituality
Fr. Brian Fallon
shares how the seasons reflect our spiritual journey to new life. Fr. Fallon is Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and serves as our school chaplain.
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