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Dear Parents and Families,
We continue our school-wide theme of exploring mindfulness as presented in the book I Am Peace. Mrs. Bernaiche and Mrs. Murphy Mulligan presented to the faculty this month’s topic: Self-Awareness.
Self-awareness is the ability to understand our emotions, thoughts, goals, values, prejudices, strengths, limitations, and any other mental states, and how all those affect us and others.
We discussed how developing self-awareness skills may bring several benefits. These benefits include:
- Improved self-regulation / emotional regulation
The ability to understand our feelings, mood, thoughts and behaviors, assists self-
regulation.
- Better self-knowledge
- Better understanding of other people’s goals, emotions, thoughts and mental states in general. Our self-awareness facilitates the ability to attribute those same mental states to others.
- Personal development
An accurate evaluation of our self may motivate us to realign in order to achieve our
goals and be consistent with our values.
The faculty will be exploring these ideas with the students this month. The teachers will be
engaging the children in activities to help them become aware of their own strengths and
recognize their gifts as something more than just “things I’m good at”. One such activity is The 3 E’s which stands for excel, excite and enjoy. The child will list accomplishments they feel they excel at, other interests they feel excited to do, and activities they enjoy doing. Once completed they go through the three lists, they can connect those attributes that repeat in those three lists. Those could be considered their strengths.
We all have so many gifts to offer each other and the world. Sometimes we need to self-aware of all our blessings.
As Mother Teresa most beautifully said, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”
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Important Dates
March 1
First Friday Mass 9:00 A.M.
March 4
Reconciliation Grade 2
Yearbook Orders Due
March 8
Stations of the Cross 1:00 P.M.
My Guy And I Night Out
March 11
Marking Period Ends
March 13
Teacher Appreciation Dress Down Day
March 15
Stations of the Cross 1:00 P.M.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day
March 19
St. Joseph's Day
March 20
Report Cards Distributed
Food Drive Dress Down
March 21
Parent Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal
March 22
No School
Catholic Educators Faith Formation: Cathedral of Saint Joseph
March 25
Early Dismissal
March 27
Birthday Dress Down
March 28
Holy Thursday
Early Dismissal
March 29
Good Friday
No School
March 31
Easter Sunday
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THERE WILL BE SCHOOL ON EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 1st | |
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Celebrating
Dr. Seuss Week
March 5th - March 8th
Tuesday, March 5th: Oh the Places You’ll Go
Dress like what you want to be “When You Grow Up”
Wednesday, March 6th: Wacky Wednesday
Dress as wacky and tacky as you can
Thursday, March 7th: Thing One and Thing Two
Wear red and blue
Friday, March 8th: If I ran the Zoo
Wear animal print
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My Guy and I Night Out
When: Friday, March 8, 2024 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Each boy must be accompanied by an adult female.
$40 per couple ($10 for each additional boy)
Price includes a flower corsage.
DJ entertainment, desserts and drinks will be provided.
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Announcement: Reflections Counseling Services
I am pleased to announce Corpus Christi School will be partnering with Reflections Counseling Services. We will have a dedicated counselor on site one day a week.
Reflections Counseling Services in Wethersfield is going to provide us with a program to help your children. They have been serving the Wethersfield community for almost 10 years with a diverse team of therapists and provide mental health and substance abuse therapy and services to children, teens, and adults.
We understand that children may experience a variety of challenges during their early years, including academic difficulties, social problems, and emotional issues. Reflections counseling and therapy services are designed to help children cope with these challenges and develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
Reflections counselors and therapists are experienced licensed professionals who are committed to providing your children with the best possible care. They will work with you to assess your child's needs and develop a plan of care that is tailored to those needs. Counseling and therapy can be a very helpful way for children to address their problems and improve their lives. If you are concerned about your child, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
~ Mrs. Ann T. Sarpu
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SOCCER NEWS 2024
Another great season of soccer is almost upon us! We had a fantastic season last year, with our JV team placing 2nd in the Archdiocese Cup!
Let's get our teams ready for the 2024 season! The two teams are determined by grade level. The Varsity team is grades 6-8. The JV team is grades 3-5. During the season, we typically have two practices a week at Corpus Christi, with a game on Saturday. Registration is $75.
Please email us at [email protected]
with any questions or to let us know if your child would like to participate!
~ Coach Esposito, Coach Tomas, Coach DiNinni, and Coach Caporiccio
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Yearbook Book Ads and Books are on sale Now!
The 2023-24 yearbook will include the entire school. It will include class pictures, staff, sports, clubs, photo collage pages of CCS activities for all of the grades, and individual pictures for eighth graders. Cost of the yearbook is $30. If you would like a school yearbook, please return forms with payment by: Monday, March 4th
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Plans for the Summer?
*Registered Students Only*
Corpus Christi School offers a Summer Extension program for PreK 3 - Grade 5 for 8 weeks right at our school! The program begins Monday, June 24th and ends Friday, August 16th.
Pick your days, pick your times. Before Care starts at 7:30 and Aftercare from 3:00-5:00. We offer Half Day (9:00-1:00) and Full day (9:00-3:00) opportunities.
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Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford
The Office of Seminarians and Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford is committed to
fostering quality, faithful, and lasting vocations to the priesthood.
To promote vocations, the Archdiocese is looking to create Vocation Committees in each parish. Father Zacharias is leading this effort for Christ the King Parish. He would welcome anyone in the school community who would like to participate in the Vocation Committee. If you are interested, please contact Father Zacharias at 860 529-2545.
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SAVE THE DATE
Family Fun Night: Friday, April 19th
Yard Goats Game: Date coming soon.
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Dress Down Day
for Teacher Appreciate Week
This year to raise money for Teacher Appreciate Week, the HSA will be holding a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, March 13th.
The suggested donation is $10.00 per student.
**More details regarding the schedule of events to follow**
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DANCE CLUB
with MISS TK for PreK3-Grade 2
Let’s leap, turn, shake and get those toes moving!! Join Miss TK for a fun afternoon of dance in this exciting new club!
WHO: Students in PreK3 through Grade 2
WHEN: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 17, and 24 from 2:15 – 3:15
PAYMENT: $10 per day or $70 for entire session.
Please remember sneakers. Everyone should bring a water bottle. Space is limited.
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Kids from Pre K- Grade 3:
Join our Fun Soccer Program
Where: School Grounds / Gym
Grade: PreK - Grades 4
Dates: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
When: Thursdays 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Payment: $90
What to Bring: Sports Gear, Shin Guards, Futsal and Tennis Shoes and plenty of Fluids!
Contact:
Cell: 860-478-9756
Email: [email protected]
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Join Our Martial Arts at Corpus Christi!
AGES 3 & UP
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 2:10pm - 3:10pm
Payment: $69/month
NO REG FEE, NO TEST FEE, CANCEL ANYTIME
INCLUDES NITSUJ T-SHIRT AND WHITE BELT!
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Dear Parents/ Guardians,
We are still seeing cases of the Norovirus which is a more severe form of the GI bug marked by abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting and sometimes fever. Unlike the typical rotavirus, this one can last longer up to 72 hours or greater. Currently there is a 24 hour period where they need to stay home after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea, but this can be extended depending on how severe the symptoms are for your child. If your child vomits the night before the next day back to school is NOT 24 hours. Please make sure to follow this to prevent the spread of illness to others.
Please continue to check your child for an appetite, fever and prolonged symptoms and keep them home until they are completely well. Disinfect areas with diluted bleach and hand wash to prevent spread to others. Watch for signs of dehydration and seek medical care if your child has extreme weakness, a prolonged fever, vomiting and diarrhea and a decreased urine output.
Thank you,
Mrs. Cowan RN BS
Corpus Christi School Nurse
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Reminder:
No child is allowed to bring to school any unauthorized medications into the school without a Doctor’s order. This includes over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Vitamins, Lactaid or Probiotics. All medications must be brought to the Nurse’s office in the original container with a Doctor’s order for distribution. No child is to carry any type of medication unless this is ordered by the Doctor and must be given in the Nurse’s Office unless otherwise specified on the order. Any student caught with an unidentifiable medication will be brought to the Principal and if there is cause for concern such as suspected drug use, consequences can occur that will be up to the Principal and may include Law enforcement. We have seen an increase in Drug usage in our communities and within schools and we do not want to impact the safety of Corpus Christi School and our students. Be assured illegal drug use has not occurred in Corpus Christi School but there is a need for me to be proactive at this time. It is with this knowledge that I alert parents to the above Policy to keep our School Safe.
Stuffed Animals are not permitted in the School due to sanitary issues. Children can easily transmit germs and potentially lice to others and we try to minimize the point of contact to keep the school and students healthy. Family pictures are encouraged if separation anxiety is an issue.
Thank you,
Sue Cowan RN BS
Corpus Christi School Nurse
[email protected]
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Shop Corpus Christi School
1st Place Spiritwear: Home of the Cougars
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Our Corpus Christi apparel shop includes a variety of more than 150 different
clothing options to choose from including t-shirts, hoodies, pajamas, and accessories.
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VIRTUS Training for Parent Volunteers
Any parent who would like to volunteer for any event or activity at Corpus Christi School needs to attend VIRTUS training and complete a Background Check. Send completed forms into the School Office.
Directions for online training:
Go to www.virtusonline.org.
Click "First Time Registrant"
Click "Begin the Registration Process".
Registration should be completed under “Hartford” as in the Archdiocese.
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Afternoon Pick-Up
Please…
- Park in the school parking lot. Not along the driveway or fence area.
- Walk up to retrieve your child from their teacher (Grades K – 5)
Reminder about Absences
If your child is absent or leaves school early due to illness they cannot attend any evening school events.
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