Friday, November 19, 2010 Nativity Catholic School News

Walking with Jesus

Upcoming Dates

Nov 24 Mass with 7B Thanksgiving Celebration

Nov 25-26 Thanksgiving Break

Dec 2 Mass with grade 6 Advent: Walking Prepared

Dec 3 Spirit Wear Day Tiny Titans 8:30-9;30

Dec 7 Luncheon Theater

Dec 11 Middle School Dance

Dec 12 Barnes & Noble

Calendar Winners 15-Nov 1272 $50.00 Bob Mercuri 16-Nov 1357 $200.00 Henry & Bonnie Kurz 17-Nov 781 $50.00 Toby Gill 18-Nov 109 $50.00 Craig Purdum 19-Nov 1360 $50.00 Kim Lawry

Barnes & Noble Day Save the Date! Please mark your calendars on December 12 to visit Barnes & Noble Book Store in the Greenwood Park Mall from 12:30 to 4:30. It is Nativity Day! More information about the fun planned for that day will be announced in upcoming newsletters.

PFO December 1st – After Drop off - Coffee and Conversation – This is a great time to relax, get to know new parents, or just catch up.

December 2nd – 10th - Santa Shop – If you are interested in helping with Santa Shop please contact Jamie Newett at newettfamily@ebgindy.com. We will need volunteers to set up, tear down and help students shop.

December 11th – Middle School Dance

Ever thought you'd like to be more involved from time to time, have a question about the fund raisers, or just a suggestion, Email us @ NativityPFO@gmail.com.

Children’s Christmas Choir Children 2nd grade and up are invited to sing in the Children’s Christmas Choir at the 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. (we begin singing at 4:00 p.m.)

Rehearsals are Fridays, November 19, December 3, December 17th and Wednesday, December 22nd 5:00-6:15 p.m. Contact Emily Hollowell to pre-register emilychristine25@gmail.com

Market Day We sold 31 pies & desserts and made $54.30 from our Dessert Bonus Days. Our total profit from the November sale was $268.89. Thank you to all who placed an order this month and special thanks to those who volunteered their time to help out! Enjoy those desserts and have a blessed Thanksgiving!

From the Handbook Any child who arrives at school before 7:45 or who is not picked up by 3:30 is required to go to Extended Care. Students will not be allowed to go to the classrooms before 8:00. For billing purposes, all times will be noted according to the school clock. Students who remain after school for Scouts, sports, etc. must be under the direct supervision of their leader/coach or attend the extended care program.

Nativity MOMS Our next book will be A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. We will meet to discuss on January 20th at 7:00 at the Starbucks on Emerson Avenue in Beech Grove.

What do you do with all those presents? You have stashed away in your closet (since August, no doubt)? Bring them to us to WRAP!!! Saturday morning, December 4th until 12 Noon, you can drop your gifts off in the FLG conference room and pick them up--wrapped, labeled and tied with a bow! Here’s what you do: label your unwrapped presents (any size) with the recipient’s name (marked M or F for gender), bring them to the conference room as early as 8AM, and we will give you an approximate time for pick up. This is a free service, but any donations benefit the Nativity Moms’ Group. We hope you take advantage of this special gift, from us to you. Contact Jessica Self (jbself75@comcast.net / 409-0609) with questions.

Celebrate the season with your family and the company of others! Who: Families of all sizes and children of all ages! What: An afternoon of Advent Fun! When: Saturday, November 20 @ 3:00 p.m. Where: Weilhammer Hall Cost: $5/family We will be making Advent wreaths and Jesse Trees followed by a pitch-in for dinner (meat will be provided) RSVP by November 14 to Tara Hupp tlhupp@gmail.com or 448-0791.

Middle School Dance Any parent interested in being on the dance committee or would like to chaperone the dance, please email Maureen Hutt at; hutt1hike@sbcglobal.net Be sure to save the date for Saturday, December 11! All Nativity's 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to come!

Capri-sun’s for cash So far Nativity Catholic School has recycled 2,637 drink pouches. Thanks to all who save at home, the kids who recycle at lunch and especially the pre-school and kindergarten teachers, and their classes. Keep them coming.

Roncalli News *Rebels Heading to Chicago for the Holidays! Holiday shopping in Chicago! The Roncalli High School Alumni Association is sponsoring the third annual Alumni and Friends bus trip to Chicago onSaturday, December 4. Start the day with coffee and doughnuts at 7:00 am in the Roncalli cafeteria. Departure for Chicago is at 8:00 am (7:00 Chicago time) returning back to Roncalli by 11:00 pm. Beverages and a snack will be served during the return trip. Space is limited so reserve your $55.00 seat by contacting Alumni Director, Gary Armbruster, at 787.8277, ext. 242 or email him at garmbruster@roncallihs.org. You don't have to be Roncalli alumni to attend but must be at least, high school age.

Elementary Band fees are now due. Semester fees are $20 payable to Roncalli High School. For those who need to purchase a band book, the fee is $7.95 payable to Band Boosters. If you have any questions, please contact David Knott, Elementary Band Director at 787-8277 Ext. 315

*Pancake Breakfast The Roncalli High School Parents Organization is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 20 from 8:00 – 10:30 AM in the school’s cafeteria. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, milk, juice, coffee and rolls. Cost is $6.00/for 6th grade and above, $3.00/for K-5th grade and free for pre-K and under. There is a $20 maximum per family. Coupons for $2.00 off will be available for anyone that donates to the Can Food Drive and/or Blood Drive that morning. All proceeds go to support student programs at Roncalli. Come and enjoy a great start to your Saturday!

Franklin Central High School News Franklin Central will hold a Winter Cheer Clinic for girls from grades K-6 on Saturday, December 4th from 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Registration forms with additional information are available in the school office.

Cathedral High School News Placement Test Cathedral High School will offer the High School Placement Test on three Saturdays this fall—November 6, November 20 and December 4. The test begins at 8:30 a.m., and students should arrive by 8:15 a.m. Registration is encouraged but not necessary, and families can register their 8th grader by calling the Cathedral enrollment management office at 968-7370 or by emailing Amy Weber at aweber@cathedral-irish.org. Also, parents are invited to attend “Coffee with Cathedral” during the first hour of the test to learn more about the school’s programs, with a special emphasis on academic placement, counseling and more.

The school commission is in process of reviewing the current Extracurricular Activity Eligibly Policy and would like your input. The current policy reads:

Extracurricular Activity Eligibility Policy Adopted 1/02, Revised 3/06

The scholastic standing of all students participating in any Nativity Catholic School or CYO athletic activity is of prime importance. Therefore, any student participating in sports, cheerleading, any other school sponsored extracurricular activity sponsored by the CYO should be working to the best of his or her ability in all aspects of their schoolwork. If a student who is scholastically capable fails to achieve according to his or her ability, he/she will be unable to participate in all above mentioned activities or athletic programs.

1. Any participant who violates a major school rule that results in suspension will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities during the suspension period. Refer to the Code of Conduct policy.

2. Any participant who receives an F in an academic subject, including Religion and Special Area subjects, for a grading period will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for two weeks. After two weeks, the student may participate provided the grade(s) has improved to a passing grade. (The period begins the day report cards are issued)

3. In order to participate in an extracurricular activity, students must be in school for at least the full afternoon of that day. Exceptions may be made by the principal and would include doctor appointments and funerals.

Notification will be made in writing and included in the report card. The principal will notify the Athletic Director concerning student eligibility. Coaches are required to comply with the policy. The proposed policy reads:

CYO Sports Eligibility Policy Adopted 1/02, Revised 3/06, Revised ???

The scholastic standing of all students participating in any Nativity Catholic School or CYO athletic activity is of prime importance. Therefore, any student participating in sports sponsored by the CYO should be working to the best of his or her ability in all aspects of their schoolwork.

The following conditions apply:

1. Any participant who violates a major school rule that results in suspension will be ineligible to participate in CYO practices and games during the suspension period.

2. Any participant who receives an F in an academic subject, including Conduct, Religion and Special Area subjects, for a grading period will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for a period of two weeks. After two weeks, the student may participate provided the failing grade(s) from the report card have improved to a passing grade(s). The period of ineligibility begins the day report cards are issued.

3. In order to participate in an extracurricular activity, students must be in school for at least the full afternoon of that day. Exceptions may be made by the principal and would include doctor appointments and funerals.

Notification will be made in writing and attached to the report card. The principal will notify the Athletic Director concerning student ineligibility and eligibility. Coaches are required to comply with the policy. Please e-mail your input to Mrs. Rodriguez at trodriguez@nativityindy.org. Thank you.

Second Grade Animal Studies

My animal is a giraffe. The giraffe is a mammal. The giraffe has brown posts. Every giraffe has its

own unique pattern of brown spots. The giraffe has its babies born alive. When a baby giraffe is born

they call it a calf. The giraffe is a mammal which means that it is warm blooded. Warm blooded

animals are birds and mammals. Since the giraffe is a mammal, it nurses its babies. Since the giraffe

is a mammal it breaths with lungs (that’s the same thing as us).

The giraffe lives in a savanna in Africa where acacia trees grow. Giraffes eat the acacia leaves and

mostly get their water from them.

I picked the giraffe to report on because I love animals, especially the giraffe because it is the tallest

animal on earth.

By Evan Anderson

Holy Name PTO Annual

Breakfast with Santa

When? Sunday, December 5, 2010 From 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where? Jerry Craney Performance Center

Featuring: Santa’s visit from 10 am - noon! Stories by Mrs. Claus! Shopping at Santa’s Secret Shoppe! Activities and MORE!

Breakfast by Bryant Catering includes: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, fresh fruit, donuts, juice, coffee and milk Please check in upon arrival. Each child will be given a numbered ticket for Santa visit.

Please return this reservation form and payment to the Holy Name office no later than November 29, 2010. Thank you! Family Name:_________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Contact Number:______________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ # of Adult tickets (11yrs & older) $12.00 each __________ # of Children tickets (5-10 yrs.) $8.00 each ____________ # of Children tickets (4 yrs. & younger) Free ___________ Total Amount Enclosed: ____________ Please make checks payable to Holy Name PTO. Holy Name Catholic School, 21 North 17th Avenue, Beech Grove, IN 46107, 317-784-9078 www.holyname.cc

Mommy and Me at Nativity!

Who? Children ages 0-5 with a grownup. Babies and Grandparents are welcome! Where? The New Titan Literacy Center When? 8:30 – 9:30 on Friday Mornings (Follows Nativity school schedule)

What will we do? We will have play-time, story-time, songs, games, arts and crafts, gym, computers, fun snacks, special speakers, and most of all make new friends! How much does it cost? It’s Free! This is a great way to meet other parishioners, engage your tot in early pre-school style learning in a clean, safe, fun and friendly environment. Please join us! No RSVP necessary.

For more information contact: Terri Rodriquez at 357-1459, trodriquez@nativityindy.org

or Juanita Hofmeister at 945-3036, bestmkgirl@yahoo.com