12/1 - JV Girls Basketball vs. St. Michael (4PM)

/ JV Boys vs. St. Michael (5:15PM)

12/1 Varsity Girls Basketball @ St. Michael (4:15PM)

/ Varsity Boys @ St. Michael (5:30PM)

12/3 - Baseball Fundraiser at Brüeprint Brewery

12/5 - Monarch Monday

12/5 - JV Girls Basketball @ St. Thomas More (4:15PM)

/JV Boys Basketball @ St. Thomas More (5:30PM)

12/5 - Varsity Girls Basketball vs. St. Thomas More (4PM)

/Varsity Boys Basketball vs. St. Thomas More (5:15PM)

12/5 - 12/12 - Saint Nicholas Shoe Drive

12/6 - PSO Winter Wonderland & Sleigh Rides

12/7 - PSO Teacher/Staff Cookie Exchange

12/14 - Band Concert, 6PM (Gym)

12/12 - 12/14 - Musical Auditions, Willy Wonka Jr.

**Click here to view our online school calendar.**

PSO NEWS AND INFORMATION

PSO CHRISTMAS SEASON EVENTS

With Advent finally here, the PSO is kicking into high Christmas gear! Our campus will be abuzz in December as we celebrate the season of Jesus' birth. 

SANTA'S SECRET WORKSHOP

Santa's Secret Workshop returns now through December 8. The Activity Building has been transformed into a workshop worthy of the North Pole where our Monarch students can purchase fun and thoughtful gifts for the whole family! The gifts are wrapped by PSO elves so they can stay secret until Christmas day. Purchasing gifts is optional; all students may browse and have fun! Affordable gifts for mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, teachers, friends and even pets have been wrapped and are ready for the shoppers! There are gifts for everyone at every age including tools, games, toys, and Christmas decor too! All gifts are priced under $10 with the average cost close to $5. This is a fun way for the children to select the perfect gift for all their loved ones. Gifts come home wrapped, labeled and ready for Christmas day! You should have received shopping lists and instructions from your room parents. Electronic copies are available here: Digital Shopping List  Santa's Secret Workshop Instructions Younger students, in particular, benefit from having at-home guidance on who to shop for and how much to spend. Your room parent will also tell you your class' shopping day so students may bring in their lists and money on that day, or in advance. This event is full of so much fun for every child and every volunteer! Helping the children as they pick that perfect gift is truly a joyful time! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up sign up here. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Miller. Thank you for your support! Merry Christmas and God Bless! 

JINGLE BELL SLEIGH RIDES

Tuesday, December 6: Enjoy an evening of music, treats, crafts, hot chocolate and of course...! Mr. A's Beignets and Two Hot Chix food trucks will be on campus for dinner and treats along with a horse-drawn sleigh and our own StMM band and chorus students for an evening of holiday magic. Check in at the sleigh when you arrive, and we’ll get you on the sleigh ride list! Rides will run from 6:00-8:00PM. We also will need help to decorate, man the craft or hot chocolate stations, or help clean up - Middle School volunteers in need of service hours are especially welcome. Please sign up here to help. If your student is performing, Mr. Davis will communicate their schedule and attire to you directly. Contact Mr. Davis with musical questions, and Kevin Machos with sleigh ride questions.      

PSO TEACHER/STAFF COOKIE EXCHANGE

Calling all merry makers and Christmas treat bakers!! On Wednesday, December 7, the PSO will host one of the faculty and staff's very favorite traditions: the Annual Teacher/Staff Cookie Exchange! We would love your help in putting together this fun event. Please sign up to make nut free treats or to bring supplies on the morning of December 7. Thank you!

PSO MEETINGS  

We are excited to announce that PSO meetings are coming back in January! Our first meeting will be to discuss the Gala for Fall 2023. The January meeting date will be announced soon!

NEXT MONARCH MONDAY – DECEMBER 5

Monarchs, continue to wear your shirt or hoodie with the uniform bottoms of your choice, including gym shorts, EVERY MONDAY for the rest of the school year! Click here for FAQ, or contact Erin Bonasso with questions. If you don't wish to participate or if your gear hasn't arrived yet, your Monarch should wear their uniform on Monday as usual. You must have this year's gray Monarch Monday top to participate. If you have not purchased your Monarch Monday shirts or would like to add a t-shirt or hoodie, you can order them here.

Please contact Erin Bonasso with any PSO questions.

PARISH NEWS

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

In order to foster a safe environment, we screen all prospective volunteers as required by the Diocese of Raleigh and the Safe Environment Team at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church and School. All parents who would like to volunteer in the classroom or cafeteria, participate in field trips or be involved with class travel must be Level C certified.  Upcoming sessions are booking now:

Tuesday, 12/13 at 7 PM: register here

Please go to the Safe Environment web page for more information and for volunteer applications. Please email Bertha Smith with any questions.

CALLING ALL 7TH & 8TH GRADERS!

Don't miss out on our 2022 EDGE Retreat at Camp Caraway in Asheboro, NC on 12/10-12/11. The one night overnight retreat will include time for fun, games, fellowship, awesome big and small group get togethers, snacks galore, awesome live praise and worship Hannah Shea, time to meet new friends, and bazooka ball. (Wait, what's that? Come and see!) Spots are limited to 53 teens so don't wait to sign up because this retreat usually sells out! To register online for the EDGE Retreat, please register HERE!

WHEN: 12/10-12/11

WHERE: Camp Caraway in Asheboro, NC

WHO: Any teen who is in 7th and/or 8th grade for the 2022-2023 school year. Teen does not have to be registered in the EDGE, they do not have to be Catholic, just have to be happy to be there!

COST PER PERSON: $175.00. The retreat full payment or a 50% deposit must be submitted with registration to secure a spot on the retreat. You may pay in payments as long as the balance is paid by October 1st but the spot isn't secure until you have paid at least a 50% deposit. You must cancel by 11/5 in order to receive a refund. Please email Liz Sams, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Middle School Youth Minister, with any questions.

FROM MRS. WALSH

We continue to have a number of students out with Influeza. Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, some people may have vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults).  

*It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.

Keeping your child home when they are not feeling well is good for both your child and the community. A reminder that: 

• A child should remain at home if they have a fever of 100.0 degrees or above and be fever free for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
• A child should be free from vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
• A child being treated with antibiotics for something like strep or pink eye should be on the medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

More information is available at Flu and COVID-19 symptoms.

Please visit our Coronavirus Update on the school website as we are still required to monitor for COVID and report all positive cases to the health department. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Walsh.

SECOND GRADE ST. NICK SHOE AND SOCK DRIVE: DEC. 5 - 12

During this season of giving, StMM's second grade students are asking you to help families in need by donating new or gently used shoes/sneakers, new socks, and new men’s work boots. Donations will be accepted from Dec. 5-12 in boxes located in the school lobby. Please tie shoelaces together or put them in a plastic bag. Brown Bag Ministry distributes all of our donations. Thank you for supporting this important service project!

FROM THE CAFETERIA

LUNCH MENU

Monday, 12/5 - Danny's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Tuesday, 12/6 - Pigs-in-Blankets

Wednesday, 12/7 - Pizza

Thursday, 12/8 - Fish Sticks

Friday, 12/9 - Chicken Nuggets



St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a peanut/tree nut free school. To review the nut policy guidelines, please click here.

Offering a cooked-from-scratch lunch program takes many helping hands. Please consider volunteering in the Cafeteria! Your student will earn a free meal on the day that you work, and volunteering in the kitchen is a great way to meet other parents and see your student in action during their lunch period! All volunteers must be Level C certified. Signups are HERE. Thank you for supporting our school lunch program with your time!