A Message from Mrs. Martin | | |
Dear Families,
After a fun Sunday afternoon at Boo Bash, we have a busy week ahead of us! Red Ribbon Week is always a busy and fun week for our faculty, staff and students. Our full schedule of Red Ribbon Week activities is below. On Friday, October 30th we will hold our annual Red Ribbon Run at 10:30 a.m. Parents are encouraged to join us to run, or just cheer us on! We will be closing both our main and back parking lots, so be sure to arrive early and park in one of the adjacent lots along McKenna.
Thank you to all our volunteers who worked so hard to make Boo Bash such a fun event again this year! It was so wonderful to see so many of our families enjoying the beautiful day yesterday and we look forward to sharing the total funds raised very soon!
Sincerely,
Kristy F. Martin
| | This Week at Corpus Christi | | Each October, Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in schools across America to promote the importance of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. This week is National Red Ribbon Week. This year's national theme is Make A Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. | | | | |
Red Ribbon Week
October 26th-30th
Monday: “Red-y” to Make Healthy Choices
Students may come out of uniform wearing red.
Tuesday: Too Spooky for Drugs
Students may wear school-appropriate Halloween costumes or Halloween colors, no masks or face paint. We will also have Mobile County Sheriff's Office Canine Unit Demonstration and Informational Speakers on this day.
Wednesday: Make the Right Play, Stay Drug Free
Students may wear their favorite sports team colors or jerseys. We will have an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Helicopter Demonstration.
Thursday: Hats Off to Healthy Choices
Students may wear a hat; that they can remove for Mass. Note: This is NOT an out-of-uniform day.
Friday: United for a Drug Free Future-School Spirit Day/Red Ribbon Run
Students may wear CCS colors and spirit wear with shorts/athletic pants appropriate for running. Students in grades 6th-8th may dress in their Homeroom Olympic Theme.
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Noon Dismissal
Friday, October 30th
We will have a noon dismissal on Friday, October 30th. Please note, we will not offer After School Care on this date.
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CCN: Corpus Christi News
View Last Week's Episode
Our 8th grade students love working on a new episode of CCN each week! You can watch on Fridays via our YouTube Channel.
| | Boo Bash: Thank You to Our Sponsors | | First Quarter Report Cards + Awards | | |
Report cards for the First Quarter will be uploaded to Plus Portals; a paper copy will not be sent home. Parents will receive an email when report cards are available.
Additionally, teachers will be reaching out to see if you would like to schedule a conference now that we have completed the First Quarter of the year. Our teachers are always willing to meet with parents at an agreeable time to discuss a student's progress.
Following Mass on Nov. 13th, we will recognize students for their academic achievements earned in this first quarter. Students in grades 4-8 meeting the following award criteria will be recognized:
- Honor Roll - no more than 2 “B’s”
- Principal's List – This award is given to a student who receives all “A’s”
In addition, students in K-8 are eligible to be honored with the Christian Attitude Award. This award is given quarterly to two students in each class (K-3) and to one student in each class (4-8) who consistently display Christian values, attitudes, and actions. Parents are welcome to join us.
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Coach Registration
Still Time to Register
Registration for CYO Basketball for players has closed, but there is still time to sign up to coach and spots for players remain available in some grade levels. The season will begin in December 2026. For questions about registration, or for late registration for players, please contact the Booster Club at boosterclub@corpuschristiparish.com
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October 26th-30th: Red Ribbon Week
October 29th: School Mass (8:15AM)
October 30th: Noon Dismissal Day - After School Care Not Available
November 3rd: McGill-Toolen Preview Night (5:30PM)
November 4th: Family Education Night (6:00PM)
November 5th: Food Pantry Thursday / 8th Grade Field Trip
November 6th: First Friday Adoration / Saint T-Shirt Day / All Saints Celebration
November 11th: Veterans Day Program
November 13th: 1st Quarter Award Ceremony / 8th Grade P.E. Field Trip
November 18th: 2nd Grade Balloons over Broadway
November 19th: 7th Grade Field Trip / PTO Meeting (6:00PM)
November 20th: Vocations Day
November 23rd-27th: Thanksgiving Holiday
The deadline for submitting announcements to appear in Cougar Connection is Fridays at Noon. Remember that our full calendar of school events is available on our website and in your Rediker account.
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Pack the Chapel
Wednesday, Nov. 4th
Students and parents are welcome to join us in the chapel from 7:20am until 7:45am every other Wednesday. We'll pray the Morning Offering and offer group intentions, highlighting a teacher and class each week. Our next Pack the Chapel will be on Wednesday, Nov. 4th.
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Save the Date:
Family Education Night
Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 6pm
Join us for a special Family Education Night with Dr. Allan Allday, a nationally recognized behavior expert, educator, and father of four, as he shares practical insights to help families better understand children’s behavior and navigate everyday challenges. Drawing on more than 20 years of professional experience and his own parenting journey, Dr. Allday offers a relatable, real-world perspective on building stronger relationships and helping children thrive. This interactive opportunity for parents and children is designed to equip families with tools they can put into practice at home and beyond!
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Celebrating All Saints
Friday, Nov. 6th
All Saints Day is on a Sunday this year, so we will hold our annual All Saints Celebration on Friday, Nov. 6th. Since this date is also First Friday, we will have a Eucharistic Procession following our 8:15am Mass. Students will be able to wear their Saint Shirts on this day. We also look forward to our annual Saints presentation from our 4th graders on this day. This will be held in the gym immediately following the Eucharistic Procession.
| | On Saturday, October 24th, our 8th graders participated in the Annual Toy Bowl Court presentation held at Lipscomb Field. Pictured are members of the court for the class of 2026. | | | |
Bible Verse + Prayer for October
Each month our students learn a Bible verse. We also choose a prayer to focus on each month. We would love for you to practice the Bible verse and prayer with your children at home.
Hebrews 13:8
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O, sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
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Stewardship Appeal
The Fruits of Stewardship
Matthew 7:20 says, "So by their fruits you will know them." Are you living your life in a fruitful way? Are you honoring the Lord with your first fruits as Proverbs advises us to do? Each October, Fr. Pat asks us to reflect on our Stewardship of Corpus Christi Parish. This year he challenges us to consider the fruitfulness of sharing our time, talent and treasure with Corpus Christi Parish.
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All Souls Day
Nov. 2nd at 6:30pm
The Southern Echo Chorale will provide music for our All Souls’ Day Liturgy on November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. If you missed the deadline to submit a name to be read aloud, there will be an opportunity during the Liturgy for all to come forward to place flowers before the altar in memory of the deceased. Thank you to our Altar Society volunteers for helping to coordinate our All Souls’ Day Liturgy.
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We're Hiring
Part-time Maintenance Worker
Corpus Christi Parish is seeking to hire a Part-Time Facility Maintenance Worker for our church and school campus. The role requires keeping our buildings safe, clean, and welcoming for students, parishioners, and guests. Responsibilities will include handling daily repairs, preparing rooms for services, and managing basic heating and cooling upkeep. Learn more on our website at the link below.
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