October Cougar Chronicle

Dear Parents,

Throughout the month of October, we remember Mary, the Mother of our Lord Jesus. Mary was a life-giving caregiver to our Savior, and she remains so for us today. She represents the fullness of holiness, for she was conceived without sin and assumed into heaven because of her special role in our salvation. She serves as an example for all of us to say, “yes” in practical ways to God’s Spirit of goodness. Your children turn to this beloved disciple of Christ for inspiration and for prayer each time we recite the Rosary.

Furthermore, during the month of October, we each day pray the Memorare. The Memorare is a prayer that reminds us that we have a wonderful advocate and protector in the mother of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. In our prayers to her we honor and worship her Son, who is more than happy to listen to His mother’s pleas on our behalf. The Memorare invites us to ask the Blessed Mother for her assistance and her grace, especially when we feel most troubled in our daily lives.

Keep in mind that when we pray to Mary we also pray through her to her Divine Son, Jesus! She is happy to pray for us and to intercede with Him on our behalf. You’ve probably asked a friend or colleague to pray for you sometimes. Why not ask the Blessed Mother as well? After all, in the Hail Mary we ask for her to “pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.”

Don’t be afraid to ask our Blessed Mother for her assistance (or to show her your love!) by praying the Memorare. Perhaps you can add the Memorare to you night time prayers.

MEMORARE

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Grace and Peace,

Mrs. Sarpu

October 4, 2018 grades Pre-K - 8 field trip to Foster Farm in South Windsor 9-11 a.m.

Rain date Friday, October 11th

October Lunch Menu

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Please note on Thursday 10/4 and Friday 10/5 students are to bring in a bag lunch. The cafeteria will not be open for breakfast or lunch on those days. Thank you!

October Calendar

Box Top Collection Sheet

Some clubs are starting next week! Be sure to check the parent portal for an updated listing and to download sign up forms!

If you are participating in soccer club you may wear your gym uniform on those days.

SCRIP CORNER

Please join me for coffee and sweets!!

on Wednesday October 10th at 6:30pm

(before HSA meeting) for a SCRIP discussion

Let me show you how easy it is to earn rebates from purchasing gift cards.

Gift cards are a perfect gift for any occasion!!

If you need a last minute gift for anyone – we have an in‐house inventory ready for you.

Contact Ania Simpson, SCRIP program coordinator with any

questions. [email protected]

You have the option to opt out of your SCRIP commitment by paying the fee directly. Please contact the office if you wish to include the fee over your remaining FACTS tuition installments.

Congratulations to Michael Foster, currently a senior at Northwest Catholic and a member of the Corpus Christi Class of 2015, who was recently named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. Great job Michael - we are so proud of you!

Flu season is around the corner!

ALL PRE-K STUDENTS are REQUIRED to get the Flu vaccination by December 31, 2018. Forms will be sent home with the Pre-K students and please return to the school nurse as soon as your child has been vaccinated. Pre-K students must be vaccinated no later than December 31 ^st .

Protect both yourself and your family this season with an annual flu vaccine. CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October, if possible. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against the influenza virus infection. You have the power to protect your family against flu this season by getting vaccinated!

Catholic Schools Week is Coming!

This year Catholic Schools Week will be November 4th - 11th. We will be hold 3 open houses during that week.

Sunday, 11/4 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Election Day, Tuesday 11/6 starting at 8:30 am

Thursday, 11/8 6-7:30 pm

Please help us spread the word to family and friends!

Also please keep in mind that Corpus Christi offers a Referral Program where you can earn $$$ off your tuition when you refer a new family.

Please visit our website more details.

Corpus Christi School After School Program Update

All scheduling changes need to be emailed to [email protected] by the previous Friday.

Any billing questions need to be emailed to Mrs. Miller at [email protected].

Any other non-scheduling or billing questions need to be emailed to the CCASP Director, Mrs. Casey at [email protected]

Home and School Association News

Hello Corpus Christi School Families!

I would like to thank all of you who signed-up to volunteer at HSA events throughout the year, we had a great response!! I am in the process of organizing the forms and we will be reaching out to volunteers a few weeks before each event.

Register Your Grocery Store Cards: Follow the quick and easy steps to register your grocery store cards to get raise money for Corpus Christi School

Shop Rite: Go to https://www.shopriteforeducation.com/

and click on “Price Cllub Card Registration.”

Follow the few easy steps, enter your Price Club Card Number and our school code 50081.

Stop & Shop: Go to https://stopandshop.com/school-rewards/

Follow the few easy steps to enter your Stop & Shop Card Number and our school ID 07262

Big Y: Coming soon.

Wooden Toy Fundraiser: Shop at the Wooden Toy in Wethersfield anytime from November 1 until November 7 and mention you are from Corpus Christi School. The Wooden Toy will donate 20% of sales to CCS.

Scoops & Sprinkles Fundraiser: Thank you to all of the families who came out to support our school and thank you to Peter Piazza for organizing the event. We raised $155.00 for the school.

Birthday Bakers: Kim Robinson has graciously volunteered to organize the birthday bakers again this year. For those of you who signed up to bake, she will be reaching out to you. A special thank you to Kim Robinson for being the birthday baker for the month of September and providing cake to the teachers.

Room Parents: Rosanna Rodriguez has reached out to the parents who have volunteered to be a room parent. Thank you to Rosanna and all of the parents who volunteered.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

Upcoming HSA Meetings:

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

(SCRIP tutorial @ 6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 8:00 a.m. (Coffee & HSA)

Upcoming HSA Events:

Thursday 10/25 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Walk-a-Thon

Friday 10/26 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat

Tuesday 10/30 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Chipotle Fundraiser (Wethersfield)

Thursday 11/1 All Day Wooden Toy Fundraiser (Wethersfield)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPCOMING DATES

As always, please feel to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions. I look forward to our first meeting on October 10 ^th!

Respectfully,

Lisa Torneo

[email protected]