“The Peace you see is the Jesus in me!”
Mrs. Fametta Jackson, Principal
Mrs. La-Tarsha James, Assistant Principal
Volume 2, Issue 4
5407 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, Md. 21239
cardinalshehanschool.org; 410-433-2775
Dear CSS Family,“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” - John 1:9
This is such a special time of the year because it allows us to pause and feel the Christmas spirit as we spiritually travel through the season of Advent. That feeling of warmth, kindness and love that everyone will feel during the next couple weeks is what CSS’ mission is all about. At CSS, we understand that the Advent season is a time of preparation; a time to accept God’s love through the celebration of the birth of Christ and to reflect that warmth, love and sense of hope to everyone who enters our doors. Our secret is that we know that the feelings everyone experiences during the Christmas season actually can last throughout the year. That is why we praise, celebrate and relish in the hope that only Christ Jesus brings every day of the year.
As you prepare for Christmas, I invite you to think of ways that you can spread the warmth, love, peace, and sense of hope to others this season brings throughout the year. I pray that our eighth grade students, who are eager to share the Christmas hope with their communities, successfully perform well on the High School Placement Test this month. And finally, I would like to wish each one of you a peaceful and loving Christmas season. Be Blessed!
Peace and Blessing,
Mrs. Fametta Jackson/ Principal
Tuition and Exclusion Day Policy
Tuition is essential to the sustainability of our school community. CSS depends on tuition to help provide for the many additions that will make it even stronger. It is for this reason that the tuition and exclusion day policy must be enforced. When there are changes in the payment arrangement, the school must be notified as soon as possible. When communication has not been made and payment has not been received, interruptions to a child’s academic program will unfortunately occur. Exclusion days can be found on the monthly school calendar. When an exclusion day is implemented, parents will be contacted by the school office to pick their child up from school. Thank you for choosing our school family and for adhering to the tuition/exclusion policy.
Important News and Reminders
Breakfast with Santa- Saturday, December 9th
Can you believe it? Santa will be here very soon! He is making a special trip to CSS because he has heard about all the awesome students we have here! Santa will be here on Saturday, December 9th from 9 am – 11:30 am. Tickets are $8 for adults and children. Ticket money should be brought to the school office and tickets will be given to students at the end of the day. Don’t forget to bring spending money to the breakfast to play fun games, take cool pictures with Santa, and purchase some neat gifts for your loved ones. Can’t wait to see you Saturday!!
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Trimester 1 report cards will be distributed on Tuesday, December 5th. Please take this time to evaluate your child’s performance.
It’s time to honor our students who have worked hard during the first trimester and to encourage the rest to do the same during the next two trimesters. On Thursday, December 7th, CSS will host its Trimester 1 Honors assembly in the gymnasium at 1:30 pm. Please plan to share this moment with us!
Prayerful Celebrations for the Month of December
A family that prays together, stays together!!Please come and join us during this month’s Mass and Prayer Services. Our Advent prayer services will be:
Tuesday 12/5/17
Tuesday 12/12/17
Tuesday 12/19/17
Thursday 12/21/17
All prayer services will be held in the gymnasium at 9 am.
The Immaculate Conception Mass will be Friday, 12/8/16. This is the celebration of Mary’s “Yes” to God. Mass will begin at 9 am at St. Matthew’s church.
Sarah’s House Project
The CSS community continues to show the world just how special it is. We were able to collect over 2,200 canned goods for the C.A.R.E.S. pantry. This means that we were able to play a role in making sure that a lot of families will be fed this winter season.
Now let us step up to the challenge once again. During the season of Advent, we will collect paper products for homeless families. More information about each grade level’s responsibility will be provided shortly. Thank you in advance for helping CSS spread the Christmas spirit of love, warmth, peace and hope to the world!
Afterschool/Aftercare Activities
There will be no afterschool or aftercare activities on the following days: Thursday, December, 14th, Friday, December 15thand December 21st.
Christmas Show/ Holiday Raffle
Please plan to celebrate the Christmas season with CSS! The Christmas show will be held on Friday, December 15th at 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm.
Don’t forget to make sure that you not only have sold all your $1 raffle tickets to contribute to your fundraiser fund, buthave purchased a few for yourself as well!! You may be a lucky winner…
Reregistration
It is not too early to begin making plans for the next school year. To ensure tuition assistance is received, be sure to register early for the 2018-2019 school year. Reregistration will begin at the end of January 2018.
Attention Eighth Grade Parents
Parents, please make sure all Release of Records forms have been sent to Mrs. James no later than Tuesday, December 5th. Also, be sure to submit all public school required documents to Mrs. James no later than Wednesday, December 6th!! Please see Mrs. James with any questions.
Maintaining and Open-Line of Communication with your Child’s Teacher
Whenever information regarding absences, lateness, homework, uniforms, or any other parent concerns need to be communicated, it is important that it is done so through a form of a letter to the child’s homeroom teacher. Although our children may be responsible, information sometimes is not communicated or communicated incorrectly. By communicating information directly to the homeroom teacher, it is guaranteed that it will be heard and addressed.
Early Dismissal and It’s Impact On Instructional Time
The CSS school day begins at 8am and ends at 2:50pm for Pre-k students and 3pm for K- 8 students. When a student is routinely called for early dismissal, a loss of instructional time occurs. This loss of instructional time will have a negative impact on student learning and performance. The CSS community ask that you adhere to the regular dismissal times.
Homework and Monday Folders
Homework is important and essential to a student’s academic growth. It is an extension of the learning process and is assigned daily! It is expected to be completed and returned. If your child does not have daily homework, please contact his/her teacher as soon as possible. Also, Monday Folders should contain the previous week’s informal and informal assessments.
CSS will be even stronger with you help!!
As you plan for the next school year, please consider joining the Home School Association Executive Board. Elections will be held in the spring.