Dear St. Giles Families,
It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of 2023 and our Christmas break is right around the corner. 2023 has been a wonderful year at St. Giles! We look forward to 2024 and the new year bringing hope, wonder, and excitement.
We are truly excited about our Christmas Concert on Tuesday! Our Lions have been practicing their songs and we look forward to hearing them in church on Tuesday night. Details regarding the Christmas Concert can be found in the link below. Doors open at 5:30 and we ask all students to be in their seats by 5:45 pm in time for the concert to begin promptly at 6:00 pm. Parents, please keep your child's coat with you. It allows for more space in the student pews, and once they move to perform, they may not end up in the same seat, and it will save on any mix-ups at the end of the concert. Don’t forget to share the livestream link with friends and family who may not be able to attend!
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Friday we will have our Christmas Mass in church at 10:45 a.m. We hope you will join us! Friday will be a red and green dress-up day for all students–we will be attending Mass, so please, no torn jeans sweats or pajama pants. As a reminder, dismissal will be at 11:45 a.m. for all students. All students will return to their homerooms prior to dismissal and exit from their usual doors. Afternoon Kids Klub will not be available on Friday. The school office will close for the break at noon and reopen on Monday, January 8th. The Weekly View will return on January 7, 2024.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all wonderful things in the New Year. Have a safe and restful break!
Merry Christmas!
Meg
Reminder
Tuition and registration information was sent in a special eNews on Friday. As a reminder, current students will be re-registered automatically for the 2023-2024 school year. If you missed the special eNews regarding registration and tuition for next year, please click on the link below. As always, thank you for entrusting us to be your partner in the education of your children.
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Scroll down for details regarding:
SMI Reception
Lost and Found
Black and Gold Save the Date!
PreK Soccer Returns
Winter Enrichment
Veteran Teacher Spotlight
Athletics
Parish News--be sure to scroll down to see the Christmas Mass schedule
Community News-Winter programs at Kids Unlimited
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Christmas Card Contest Winners
Thank you to all of our Lions who submitted artwork for this year's St. Giles Christmas Card. We had many submissions and the decisions were difficult! This year we will have two different cards with two pieces of original work from Charlotte P., 7th grade, Elena Y., 5th grade, Clark D., 4th grade and Clara W. 4th grade. Congratulations!
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Sister Marie Imelda Giving Society Reception
The Sister Marie Imelda Giving Society was created in honor of our first Kindergarten teacher here at St. Giles School. Sr. Marie was an innovator, leader and facilitator of education. This giving society recognizes donors who make annual contributions of $1500 or more to St. Giles School. Our annual SMI reception will be on Wednesday, January 31, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Rectory. If you would like to be included in this society, please finalize your contributions through the St. Giles Giving Page or check with Michele Bibbey for more details. An invitation to the SMI reception will be sent via email in the first week of January.
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SAVE THE DATE
St. Giles School Black & Gold Casino Night
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm
McDonough Hall
Look for more information coming in January!
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Preschool Soccer is back!
Saturdays 8:30-9:30 AM – St. Giles school gym located in the Corrigan building
1/27, 2/3 , 2/10, (no class 2/17), 2/24, 3/2, 3/9
This casual league brings together older St. Giles students as “coaches” for a fun hour of soccer play. This is informal — designed to give the students some exercise now that cold weather season is upon us and spend a little time with friends outside of the classroom. Added bonus: Parents can socialize and get to know one another! (This is NOT a drop-off program. A parent must remain in the Corrigan building the entire time)
Register today; spots are limited. After January 2, we’ll open the sign-up to preschoolers in the parish.
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Are you missing a winter coat or fleece already? Please check out these photos and let the office know if these items belong to your Lion! Unclaimed items will be donated when we leave for Christmas break.
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WINTER ENRICHMENT IS HERE!
Looking for some after-school fun during the winter months? Look no further, we have plenty of opportunities available for our Lions! Below is just a glimpse of what is available--be sure to check out all of the courses in the parent portal.
Winter Enrichment registration is open now at the link below.
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Cheer Team!
Cheer Team registration is now open. There will be a K-2 team as well as a 3-8 (there is a possibility that 3-8 will split into 3-5 and 6-8 based on enrollment)
Please visit the link below to register!
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Teacher Spotlight
Mr. Tyler Pondel, 7/8th grade Math, 8th grade Religion/Homeroom
B.S. in Theoretical Math, The Ohio State University
Years at St. Giles: 1.5 years
Favorite Book and/or Movie: Hard to pick, but I would have to say probably Fahrenheit 451.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere in the forest or mountains
Fun Fact: I am the youngest of four boys and all four of us are Eagle Scouts.
I have been involved with the Boy Scouts since I was young and love to help kids grow and learn. I am so excited to be back at St. Giles this year! I had a great time last year and can't wait for the exciting things this year! When I am not teaching, I enjoy camping, hiking, and reading.
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Season’s Greetings, Lion Families!
Girls and Boys Basketball
Please access your student-athlete’s Team Site through the TeamSideline App - The APP is your go-to for all things about the Basketball Season. TS App Sign In - TeamSideline.com Please ‘RSVP’ for events so coaches can plan accordingly!
Basketball/Volleyball Family Season Pass: The Family Pass is back this year!
The Family Pass allows all members of your immediate family admittance to all Basketball/Volleyball games this Winter Season. The Family Pass can be purchased for $50 on the Athletic Website: Family Season Pass / Donations button at the top/right.
Event Admission at the door is $2/person for individuals over the age of ten (10).
Girls Volleyball Registration will begin this week on Wednesday, 12/20.
Thank you,
Sean Clancy
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The Week Ahead in Athletics
Date Time Home Away Location
12/18/2023 6:00 PM Girls Giles 6th Catherines 6 St. Giles Gym
12/18/2023 7:00 PM Girls Giles 8th Catherines 8 St. Giles Gym
12/20/2023 6:00 PM Girls Giles 8th Angelas 8 St. Giles Gym
12/21/2023 5:00 PM Girls Giles 5th Ascension 5 St. Giles Gym
12/21/2023 6:00 PM Girls Giles 6th Ascension 8 St. Giles Gym
12/21/2023 7:00 PM Girls Giles 7th Ascension 7 St. Giles Gym
12/21/2023 8:00 PM Girls Giles 8th Ascension 6 St. Giles Gym
** Scheduled Practices will appear on the Team Sites / App; and can found below ‘Game Schedule’ on the Athletic Website.
GO LIONS!
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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
- Saturday, December 23
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4:30 pm at Saint Giles Church – Also livestreamed – CLICK TO WATCH
- 5:00 pm – Family Mass Community in Saint Giles School Gym
- Sunday, December 24
- 8:00 am at Saint Giles Church
- 9:00 am at Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy Church
CHRISTMAS EVE – Sunday, December 24
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3:00 pm – Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Giles Church – Children’s Pageant
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5:00 pm – Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Catherine of Siena-Saint Lucy Church – Children’s Pageant
- 5:00 pm – Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Giles Church – Teen Choir
- 7:30 pm – Family Mass Community Christmas Eve Mass in the Saint Giles School Gym – Carols begin at 7:00 pm
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10:30 pm – Christmas Vigil Mass at Saint Giles Church – Also livestreamed – CLICK TO WATCH – Carols begin at 10:00 pm with Combined Choir
CHRISTMAS DAY – Monday, December 25
- 9:00 am at Saint Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church – Praise Choir
- 10:30 am at Saint Giles Church
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Registration has started for our Winter groups, which begin on Jan 15th. Our group programs help children in many areas, including managing emotions such as anxiety and anger, help with self-confidence & impulse control, help regulating energy levels, improving social skills, getting organized, support in reading, planning, and executing & being school ready. Our group programs provide real-life scenarios so kids better understand and retain coping skills. Our groups are open to all children and do not require insurance or diagnosis. Kids Unlimited utilizes a 4,500-square-foot facility with three gyms and several child-focused learning spaces to produce fun and interactive programs to meet the needs of our children. Click on the link below for schedules and additional information.
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