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St. Stephen January Newsletter
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In this Issue: Christmas Concert, Breakfast with Santa, Jesse Tree Fun, Winter Band Concert, Science Camp, Alt Dinner and more!
Early Childhood Open HouseWe are having an early childhood open house next Thursday, January26th from 6:00-8:00. During this time our preschool through first gradeclassrooms will be open and our teachers will be available to answerquestions. Please help us spread the word to prospective families! Ourschool offers:
3 day a week 3-year-old preschool4 day a week 4-year-old preschool (morning and afternoonsessions available)daily lunch bunch (preschoolers can join us for lunch from 11-12each day)Child care center open daily 7am - 6pmYoung Fives and Kindergarten
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Dates to Know:January 26:Early Childhood Open House
January 28:Alt Dinner
January 30:Breakfast Day begins at 7:30a.m.
January 31: Mass at the Cathedral
February 1:Bingo Day
February 2:Parent/Staff Basketball Game
February 3:Roller SkatingCarnival
February 4 & 5:Students help at Mass
February 20:No School - Midwinter Break
February 21:No School - Midwinter Break
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Sign up to Meet with Fr. Nolan & Miss Thomas
In an effort to create a culture of open dialogue, Fr. Nolan and MissThomas would like to take the time to meet with each family this spring.This will be an opportunity for parents to talk about the previous yearand to be welcomed to the upcoming one. This is considered the final stepin the registration process. Similar to a parent-teacher conference, eachfamily will sign up for a 15-minute time slot.
Sign Up HERE.
Registration Now Open for 2017-18
Registration is simple this year. Email Monica in the schooloffice the name(s) of your child(ren) who will be attending St.
In this Issue:Early Childhood OpenHouse
Sign up to Meet with Fr.Nolan & Miss Thomas
Registration Now Openfor 2017-18
2017 Catholic SchoolsWeek
Carnival
1st Grade Snow DayChallenges
Alt Dinner Updates
Internet Safety Class atSt. Stephen
Altar Servers Needed
Spiritual EnrichmentOpportunities
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Stephen for the 2017-18 school year. If you have a change ininformation or an additional family member you would like to signup, please fill out the Change in Information Form and turn it into the school office. Next, choose the way you will pay your registrationfee. Want to add you registration fee to your SmartTuition? Justemail our Business Manager, Lora Bennett. If you prefer to pay bycheck, please bring it to the school office. (Please note: you are notconsidered registered until your registration fee is paid or addedto your SmartTuition.)
Pay $150.00 per family if registering before March 1st.Pay $200.00 per family if registering after March 1st. Here is the updated Educational Investment Sheet for2017-18
Current families must register by March 1 to guarantee their spotfor next year.
2017 Catholic Schools Week Schedule
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Volunteers Needed!
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Carnival is a St. Stephen tradition. This year carnival is on Friday, February 3rd. Bring the whole family andenjoy Mr. Fable's Burgers or a hot dog for dinner. Then join in the games. To make this event a success, weneed everybody's help.
Each family is asked to donate the following prizes for carnival:
a 2 liter bottle of soda a cake for the cake walk.
We also need MANY volunteers to help run our fun games. These are easy, one hour shifts where youhave the chance to get to know one of your fellow parents. If you can help, please
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First Grade Snow Day Challenges!First grade teacher, Mrs. Dressander gave her students a snow day challenge on both of our snow days.
Snow Day Challenge: Create a Snowman and post a picture on our class site:
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Ice Day Challenge: Do Something Creative -- Bake, Build, or Create:
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Alt Dinner Updates
Raffle Tickets are on sale in the school office and after Mass this weekend.
Tickets are 1 for $10 or 12 for $100
Winner chooses one of the following:
$1000 tuition credit for St. Stephen School.$1000 tuition credit for Catholic Central.4 Disney Park Hopper Passes
Don't get stuck waiting in line at the Alt Dinner. Sign up for Express Checkout instead!
Forms are available in the school office or by clicking HERE.(Please note, you only need to fill out one side of the form.)
Live Auction Items Sneak PeekThere are many exciting silent and live auction items this year. Here are a few of the live auction highlights:
Ditch the Uniform Fridays! One family will get the chance for their children to wear casual clothes every Fridayfor the rest of the year.
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"Farewell to the Joe" Redwings Experience: This is your last chance to get up close and personal with theDetroit Red Wings in their farewell season a the Joe Louis Area. Includes personalized Red Wings Experience,Behind the Scenes Locker Room Tour and 4 Tickets for the Saturday, April 1 game versus the Toronto MapleLeafs.
King of the Grill Package: You can take home a Weber Genesis II E-310 Propane Gas Grill. Features 3 burners,porcelain enamel, cast iron cooking grates, open cart design, infinity ignition and warming rack. If this isn'tenough it also includes a $100 Gift Certificate to EA Brady's and all the tools you need.
Sushi Rolling and Wine Tasting Experience for 6 with Chef Nathan: Enjoy this unique culinary event where youwill learn to make sushi in a private cooking class and wine tasting with up to 6 guests in your home. Inviteyour friends and family and gather around the kitchen while Chef Nathan teaches you how to master thetechnique of rolling sushi. Enjoy the showmanship of a seasoned chef and then sit back to enjoy the meal youand your friends created! This is more than a cooking class. It’s a party hosted by you and a professional chef,in the comfort and privacy of your home.
Experience a Trophy Whitetail Buck Hunting Trip of a Lifetime at Whitehouse Whitetails where they makeyour hunting dream a reality. Home to some of the largest whitetail deer in Michigan. This once in a lifetimeexperience includes Lodging for two for two nights, meals, all the amenities of the Lodge and a Buck size 140-160. Additional upgrade can be purchased. Hunt to be arranged in 2017 with the donor.
Detroit Lions Overnight Package. Put on your Honolulu blue and go cheer on the Detroit Lions. This packageincludes two tickets to a game in 2017 with a one night stay at the Hilton Suites in Auburn Hills. Date to bearranged with the donor. Thanksgiving game is not included.
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Internet Safety Class at St. Stephen
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Altar Servers Needed Altar Servers needed for weekend Masses. If you child is interested please sign up HERE. This link willrequire you to sign up for an account if you don't already have one. If you don't, please check the "don't haveaccount" box and follow the instructions
Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities
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The Grand Rapids area offers a wealth of spiritual growth opportunities. Click the links below to see the latestclasses at each location.
Catholic Information Center Winter Program Guide
Upcoming Classes, Retreats, Events, and Workshops
Upcoming Classes, Retreats, Events, and Workshops
The January/February Newsletter for the office of faith formation in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
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