NATIVITY NEWSLETTER       
Vol. 22                 Feb. 3, 2012

MY ATTITUDE MUST BE CHRIST’S   Philippians 2:5

Nativity of Mary Parish Mass Times:  Sat. 4:00 pm, Sun. 8:00 am, 10:30 am

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WRAP-UP:

Thanks to all who participated in the Family Masses and all of our celebrations.  Our Book Fair, Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart and VIP Breakfast were the highlights of our week.  Your commitment to Catholic School education is to be celebrated.

A HUGE THANKS goes to Kim Felz & Chris Everhart for all their hard work in coordinating the week’s activities. 

THANK YOU!!

PTO would like to thank the following people who went above and beyond the call of duty during Catholic Schools Week.  To the many people who helped set up, serve and take down the VIP Breakfast, worked the Book Fair, sent healthy snacks to Coach Felz for Hoops/Jump Rope for Heart, and to anyone else who took a little time to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us – Thank You!  Your dedication and hard work make Nativity the wonderful school it is! 

HOT LUNCH MENU for February 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10:

 
MONDAY:   BBQ Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Fruit, Dessert, Milk
TUESDAY:   Bosco Sticks w/Marinara, Green Beans, Veg/Dip, Fruit, Milk
WEDNESDAY:   Mini Burgers, Peas, Fruit, Dessert, Milk
THURSDAY:   Chicken Strips, Biscuit, Corn, Fruit, Milk
FRIDAY:   DENIM / DOGS         NOT PART OF HOT LUNCH PROGRAM     

Extra menus and order forms are available in the north hall and on our website.

JUMP ROPE/HOOPS FOR HEART:

Thank you to all the wonderful parents who volunteered their time to help us with our Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Event.  All of the sessions were a lot of fun and a great reminder to the students why we need to keep our bodies healthy by exercising and eating right.  Thank you also to everyone who sent in healthy snacks and water – it was all enjoyed!  A special Thank You goes out to Susie Addison for coordinating all of the snacks!

Any money that your student has collected for the American Heart Association should now be turned in.  If you participated in the on-line program please print your collection page and send that in as well so that prizes can be ordered. 

TEACHER IN-SERVICE:

Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, the teachers will be attending an In-service and there will be NO SCHOOL.  Extended Care will be CLOSED.

PRESIDENT’S DAY:

Monday, Feb. 20, we will be celebrating President’s Day and there will be NO SCHOOL. 

EXTENDED CARE:

Extended Care will be CLOSED on Friday, February 17 & Monday, Feb. 20. 

2012/2013 REGISTRATION PACKETS:

Registration packets will be available during the week of Feb. 6^th.  The finance committee met this week to finalize registration fees and tuition for the coming year.    

GIRLS ON TRACK:

Attention Middle School Girls – Please turn in your registration if you are interested in participating.  We begin the first week of March.    

VALENTINE BEARS FOR CHILDREN’S MERCY:

Please join us in donating brand new teddy bears to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital Cancer Center.  Collection runs from January 27 to February 7.  Only New Bears can be used for this project.  Please leave tags attached to new bears.  This is our Service Project for Catholic Schools Week.

BOOKFAIR:

Thanks for your wonderful support of our Bookfair.  We hope your children enjoy their books.  The online Bookfair is still open.  If you order books this week, the books will be delivered to our school.  scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs

OPEN HOUSE AND KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Please help us spread the word about our wonderful school by talking to your friends and neighbors about our annual Open House and Kindergarten Round-up that will be taking place at the beginning of March.  Word of mouth is an excellent opportunity to let people know who we are!

Open House - Thursday, March 1st, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Kindergarten Round-up – Thursday, March 8^th, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

COFFEES/DONUTS AT AREA PARISHES – see below for dates:

During the following weekends we will be the hosting coffees and donuts at the following parishes.  If you are able to help at your parish please contact Coach Felz at (816)353-0284 or email at kfelz@nativityofmary.org .  Please have your students wear their uniforms to Mass and stop by for coffee and donuts and visit with some folks.  Thank you in advance to those families who have agreed to help out in this endeavor.

Our Lady of Lourdes – Sunday, February 5^th

St. Bernadette’s – Weekend of February 11^th & 12^th

St. Joseph the Worker – Sunday, February 26^th.

SCRIP ORDER FORMS :

The next Scrip Order due date is Tuesday, February 14^th, at noon.  Order forms will go home next week.

PTO AUCTION:

Remember to mark your calendars for Saturday, March 31st for this year’s "All-Star Auction". 

This is Nativity of Mary's main fundraiser and we need your help to make it a success.  Any donations are greatly appreciated and accepted in the school office.  Themed baskets, gift cards to local businesses, even donating time or a service is encouraged.  You may also purchase ad space in our auction program and of course cash donations are always welcome!  If you have any questions on how you can help please contact Mary Beth Smith 816-506-9649 or email at surescribe@comcast.net.

The 11th Annual Auction will be held in the St. Mary’s High School Gymnasium 622 North Main Street, Independence, Missouri 64050.

BLOODMOBILE:

Nativity Bloodmobile is Monday, Feb. 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall.  Call 358-1419 for an appointment.

IMPORTANT ATHLETIC INFORMATION FROM VINCE FITZGERALD, Parochial League Director:

I have received emails from concerned coaches and parents regarding parents or spectators disgraceful comments that could be perceived as racial in nature towards opposing teams players, coaches and towards the game officials.  Please inform ALL OF YOUR PARENTS that this type of behavior will not be tolerated in the PLKC.  Any violators in the future could face a permanent suspension from attending any PLKC sponsored events.

I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.  Thanks, Vince Fitzgerald

I have not heard of any issues like this coming from our Nativity community.  Please remind your players and parents of "Play Like a Champion".  I had a talk with Vince today and he is very pleased with our Nativity teams and families!  NAC and Coaches keep up the good work!!  Thanks, Chris Berry, NAC Athletic Director

BASKETBALL SCHEDULES:

K-2nd basketball games are played Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at Nativity Gym.

SATURDAY - Feb. 5^th  

9:00 5^th boys @St. Mary’s

10:15 6^th boys @ St. Regis

10:15 6^th girls St. Mary’s

11:00 3^rd boys (Roccaro) @ St. John LaLande

11:30 8th boys @ St. Mary’s

12:45 4^th boys @ Nativity

12:45 8^TH Girls @ St. James-St. Joseph gym

3:45 4^th girls @ Nativity

4:30 5^th girls (Lanpher) @ St. Thomas More

SUNDAY – Feb. 6^th  

1:00 3^rd boys (Fris) @ Nativity

1:00 5^th girls (Kenney) @ St. Mary’s

2:15 7^th boys @ St. Gabriel

3:00 3^rd girls @ Nativity

3:30 7^th girls @ St. Mary’s