WEEKLY UPDATE
December 2 to December 6, 2019
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair opens Monday morning December 2! It is open to all (parents and students). As always, each class gets their own time to come browse and buy books. The fair will also be open 8:00-8:30, at lunch, and after school until 4 pm throughout the week. The fair will NOT be open at recess. Here are the days for each class:
Monday
10:00 -10:30 Grade 6 (Only open TODAY at recess for Grade 6)
10:30 - 11:00 Kindergarten Smith
11:15 - 11:45 Kindergarten Santos
1:00 - 1:30 Gr 1 Kwok
2:00 - 2:30 Gr 1 Agregado
Tuesday
10:45-11:15 Grade 3 Youn
11:20-11:50 Grade 3 Yule
11:45-12:15 Grade 7
Wednesday
11:00-11:30 Grade 4 Farrell
1:00 -1:30 Grade 2 Corcoran
Thursday
11:30 - 12:00 Grade 5
1:00 - 1:30 Grade 4 McFaul
2:00 -2:30 Grade 2 Riley
Friday- Book Fair will be open at lunch time only.
All proceeds go directly to purchasing books for our school library. Book prices are between $6.50 AND $30.00. Mrs. Moffat and her book fair volunteers are here to help your child choose books that are age appropriate and fit the budget that you have provided for your child. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Please, remember, there is no obligation to buy ANY books. The children are invited to just browse the book fair and are encouraged to give Mrs. Moffat any suggestions for books that they would like her to purchase for the library.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Grade 1 and Grade 7 for reaching 100% participation! Our campaign continues until Dec. 31. Thank you for your continued support and your generous donations to date. Our goal is 100% participation!
MONTH-AT-A-GLANCE
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DEC. 1 - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
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DEC. 3 - ADVENT ASSEMBLY & FAMILY GROUPINGS (1:30PM)
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DEC. 2-6 - SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
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DEC. 4 - BROADWAY SUBWAY PROJECT PARISH (7:00PM IN THE GYM)
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DEC. 6 - CHRISTMAS MARKET
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DEC. 12 - ADVENT EVENING OF SONG AND PRAYER
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DEC. 13 - NO SCHOOL (PRO-D)
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DEC. 16 - FIRST TERM REPORT CARDS GO HOME
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DEC.20 - RED & GREEN DAY (9:15 MASS & 11:00 Sing-a-long & 12:00PM DISMISSAL)
ADVENT EVENING OF
SONG & PRAYER
St. Augustine School is excited to have you at this year’s Advent Evening of Song & Prayer December 12 at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Christmas
Market
The market will take place in the school gym on Friday, December 6. Students will need to bring change to pay for their gift purchases, and they will be brought to shop with their class at the market at a designated time throughout the day. Students will initially be allowed to make 2 purchases during the day, but depending on how many items are received, that might be increased. For more information about this annual event, please, click here: Christmas Market 2019
FOR A LIST OF ALL OUR INITIATIVES THIS MONTH, PLEASE, CLICK HERE:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
BROADWAY SUBWAY PROJECT PARISH COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 AT 7:00PM IN THE GYM
If you haven't already signed up to attend, please, click here: PARISH COMMUNITY MEETING
DEADLINE for Online Feedback
The deadline to submit online feedback/comments for the Broadway Subway Project is 12:00pm Sunday, December 1.
We are aware that this is before the December 4 meeting, but, please provide your comments/feedback regardless, expressing our three priority concerns: 1) the safety and security of our children and families, 2) traffic management, and 3) the environmental and health impact during and post construction. Thank you all for your support and care for our community. You can provide your online feedback here: Broadway Subway Project Online Feedback
PARISH INVITATION
Advent is the period of preparation for the coming of Jesus. Let us, as a community, celebrate the start of the preparation with a joyous event of Lighting the Creche (Nativity Scene) and Christmas carol singing followed by community fellowship over hot chocolate and cookies. Join the parish as the Knights of Columbus lead this special celebration
Saturday, December 7 immediately after the 5:00pm mass.
All are welcome!