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Monday 1.28
Tuesday 1.29
Wednesday 1.30
Thursday 1.31
Friday 2.1
9am-PK-Gr. 1
Assembly-Magic of Science
3:30pm-OM Viereck 3:45pm-Dance
3:45pm-TAC
3:30pm-Cheer 6:30pm-OM Rubino 7:30pm-HSA Trivia
Night Planning Meeting
8am-Jr. Band 9am-Gr. 2-5
Assembly Forces in Motion
10am-Gr. 6-8 Assembly Forces in
Motion 3:30pm-Sr. Band
Free Dress Down Day
3:30pm-Cheer 3:30pm-Spirit Squad 3:30pm-OM Cresko
3:45pm-TAC 7pm-First Holy
Communion Parent Meeting
11:30am-Early Dismissal
9am-School Mass-Close of
Catholic Schools Week
3pm-HSA Blood Drive
1321 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454
215-412-7101 (p) • 215-412-7197 (f) • www.mmrschool.org
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer School
The Weekly Update
January 27, 2019
2018
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Catholic Schools Week runs all this week. Our theme:
Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.
celebrates the heart of Catholic education. A schedule of our many wonderful events follows at
the end of the newsletter. Also, we are seeking your help with several events during the week. Please visit the links included in the flyer and come celebrate with us!
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SCHOOL NEWS
RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 IS HAPPENING NOW
Thank you to all families who have already re-
registered for the 2019-20 school year. If you
have not begun this process, please click here
to access the online re-registration form. The
second step is to submit the $225 per student
registration fee to the office.
Your priority re-registration period
expires February 4.
If you would like more information or need
assistance, please call the school office or
email [email protected]. Thank you.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK AND BOOK FAIR
SCHOOL NEWS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REMINDER
The First Holy Communion Parent Meeting will be held Thursday, January 31st at 7pm in the Church. This is in preparation for the First Holy Communion Presentation Mass on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm. Second grade parents are asked to attend.
HELP CLOSE THE GAP
Every year we receive requests for financial aid for tuition. This year there were 29 families representing 52 children that requested financial assistance totaling $98,886. We were able to raise $66,258 from parishioners participating in the BLOCS/EITC program, which helped 37 children and the need continues to grow each year. Can you help CLOSE THE GAP?
If you are an individual, business owner, or work for a company that has a base in Pennsylvania and want to learn how to keep your tax dollars at MMR to help students with tuition assistance, please contact our school’s Advancement Director Monica Dryden by email at [email protected] or by phone at 215.412.7101 ex 509.
MMR BLOOD DRIVE
The MMR HSA is sponsoring our annual Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 1.
To donate blood, please register HERE. The drive will take place from 3-8pm in the multi-purpose center in the school.
We need volunteers to help with the blood drive! Please sign up HERE if you can help.
If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Shortall at [email protected].
CALLING ALL COFFEE LOVERS!
Do you have a Keurig at home or at work? If yes, can you please save your k-cups? MMR’s 8th grade Odyssey Team is in need of them. You don’t even need to clean them out - we can do that when we get them. Every little bit helps our cause! Please put them in sealed zip-lock bags and send them into school. They can be sent to the attention of: Patrick Cresko, Ms. Blasetti’s homeroom 8-212. Thank you for your consideration.
SAVE THE DATE FOR TRIVIA NIGHT
The HSA Trivia Night Fundraiser is almost here!
Saturday, March 23 from 7-10:30pm
If you are interested in being on the planning committee, sign up HERE, or email Stephanie Shortall at [email protected]. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30pm in Room 106. Thank you!
ALUMNI NEWS
Devon Migliorini (2017), a sophomore at Gwynedd Mercy High School has extended an invitation to MMR to attend a ‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Breakfast’ on February 23 from 9:30-11:30am at the high school. Come and meet your favorite princesses and participate in themed activities. This event is sponsored by Mercy Girl Effects, a service group that focus on new global service projects and empowering girls each year. This year's goal is to raise money to help build a medical facility in Haiti.
Please click here for more information or to register.
SCHOOL NEWS
SUPER BOWL HOAGIE SALE
Support Catholic Heart Work Campers by purchasing a lip-smacking hoagie freshly made by Lindinger’s Deli. Hoagies are available for pre-order until Wednesday, January 30. Please see the flyer at the end of the newsletter for more information.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE
2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR
For the past several years MMR School has been fortunate to receive tuition assistance from BLOCS, due in large part to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. These funds provide several school families with tuition assistance, allowing many children to continue their enrollment at MMR. Any family seeking these funds must apply directly to FACTS, following the established deadlines. Applications for financial assistance for students who will be enrolled in Pre-School through 8th grade during the 2019 - 2020 school year are available now. FACTS processes the application on behalf of BLOCS. The required documents and application must be submitted to FACTS by April 30, 2019 with the $35.00 application fee for returning and new applicants. To begin the application process, use your current FACTS sign on information. Please contact Monica Dryden at [email protected] for more information.
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR MMR CYO
SPRING SPORTS
Registration for CYO Spring Sports will open February 1 for the following sports:
Track & Field
Softball
Baseball
Co-ed High School Volleyball
Intramural Basketball (3rd and 4th grade)
For more details and registration, click HERE.
PRE-SCHOOL PRESS
The four year olds learned about nifty letter N. The hallway was decorated with neckties, nests, and Noah’s Arks. In Religion they thanked God for all the beautiful colors that He gave us.
The theme for the three year olds was ‘Let it Snow’. They made snowmen and polar bears. They are also learning to write their name and letters.
MMR MUNCHKINS
MMR's young children's playgroup, the MMR
Munchkins, will be meeting on Monday,
January 28 at 9:30am in the John Paul II
Room. We will make paper plate polar bears,
enjoy snacks, play with toys, and listen to a
winter story. All caregivers and children from
birth to age 5 are welcome! If you are
interested in joining us, contact Jenn Stratis
2019 Catholic Schools Week at MMR
Sunday, January 27th Grandparents’ Day and Art Show, 9:30am-12noon. We invite all families to attend the
9am mass then visit school, or to visit school then attend the 12noon mass, with their grandparents.
Annual Book Fair will be ongoing throughout the morning in the Library
Voices of Praise performance in Room 205 after 9am Mass
Photo Booth for a free family memento will be in the gym throughout the morning
Innovation Lab and Science Lab Open Houses throughout the morning with exciting hands on experiments
for students and grandparents to explore
Student Artwork will be displayed throughout the main school building
Coffee and tea will be available in the gym
Cheer demonstration of Spirit and Varsity squads around 10:30am in the gym.
Monday, January 28th Community Appreciation Day Appreciation gifts will be presented to the school nurses
and bus drivers. Snack baskets, prepared by our Theatre Arts Club, will be delivered to Montgomery Township Fire
Fighters, EMTs and Police Officers.
9:00am Assembly Gr.PK-1 – 1st Mobile Ed Production Assembly (The Magic of Science)
Wednesday, January 30th
9:00am Assembly for Gr.2-5 - Mobile Ed Production Assembly (Forces & Motion)
10:00am Assembly for Gr.6-8 – Mobile Ed Production Assembly (Forces & Motion)
Thursday, January 31st Student Appreciation Day
Ice Cream treats at lunch, provided by HAS
Free Dress Down Day for students
Students in all grades will gather to play Family Feud in the afternoon
Friday, February 1st Teacher Appreciation Day Please join us for Mass at 9am in church for the close of
Catholic Schools Week. Lunch will be provided for the teachers by our wonderful HSA.
11:30am Dismissal
HSA Blood Drive 3-8pm. Click to DONATE or HELP. Thank you.
All Week Book Fair Classes will visit our annual Book Fair during their regular library time. Volunteers are still
needed. Please click HERE to volunteer.
2019 Scholastic Book Fair
January 27th – 31st The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to MMR Library during Catholic Schools Week!! We will kick off the fair with an early opening during Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, January 27th from 9:30am - 12:30 pm. The Book Fair will be open from 8:30-3:00 Monday through Thursday. Students will visit during their library period unless otherwise indicated on their homeroom website. Parents are welcome to shop with their child at this time. If you are not able to shop with your child, we will be happy to assist them in choosing the appropriate level books. We have 3 payment options that are available to you make book fair purchases:
Cash - All money should be sent to their classroom in an envelope with your child’s name clearly marked.
Check - You may also send a check made out to MMR School with a “do not exceed” amount on the envelope. We’ll note the amount spent and send home with your child.
eWallet – This is a new feature this year. Click HERE for details.
For younger students, please let us know how much they may spend on “fun stuff”, pencils, bookmarks, and posters; you may choose to mark the envelope “books only”.
Please note: We are required to collect sales tax on purchases. Back by popular demand is the Classroom Wish List. Consider donating a book to your child’s classroom complete with a donation plate with your child’s name. Wish Lists will be on display during the book fair. Average prices are $6.00 for a paperback book, $20.00 for a hardcover title.
* Plastic or recyclable bags are appreciated.
*We still need volunteers. If you are able to help, please click HERE.
*Any questions please call Ms. Greco at 215-412-7101 ext.525
Women’s Tea at Malvern Retreat House Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of faith and fellowship at Malvern Retreat House on Sunday, February 3rd from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. After enjoy-ing tea and refreshments, Dr. Carol Houghton will speak on Fear is Useless; What is Needed is Trust. Dr. Houghton is Chancellor of the Diocese of Harris-burg and Defender of the Bond in the Tribunal. She also teaches various classes for adult education and enrichment in the Diocese of Harrisburg. In addition, Carol is now teaching on a regular live monthly radio program on “In His Sign Catholic Radio,” (WTMR 800 AM). Dr. Houghton’s talk will focus on a very important step in the Christian life: the step of total and complete trust in God. We will consider what Jesus teaches us in the Scripture and what we can learn from some of the Saints about trusting in God. How can trust grow in my life? And what does it re-ally mean for me to trust in God? Cost is $25 per person. Register online at MalvernRetreat.com. To be seated with others from MMR, on the online form "Hostess Invitation" select Cynthia Coleman from the drop-down menu. If you can't register online, call Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400. If you want to carpool from MMR or have any questions, contact Cindy Coleman at 267-664-5804.
MMR To Participate in Parish Survey Please Read!
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer will be participating in a parish survey about discipleship conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute and we need your help!
Please help us by participating in a 10 - 15 minute survey online. The survey can be accessed at DiscipleMakerIndex.com from Saturday, February 16th thru Monday, March 18th and will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and ena-ble you to provide feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole. We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. This information will be invaluable to Msgr. Conway and our various min-istries as we plan for the future and strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive the results this spring/summer at which time we will share what we have learned with the entire parish. If you don’t use the computer, you can obtain a paper copy by contacting Gary Zimak at 215-362-7400. Thank you for helping with this important project!
All Married Couples are Invited to the
Mass and Renewal of Commitment followed by a Wine & Cheese Reception
Friday, February 15th, 7:00 pm Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church
To register, complete this form and drop it off at the Parish Office, or in the Sunday Collection Basket, OR sign-up online at:
https://mmredeemer.org/mass-for-married-couples. Parents are invited to bring their children.
Call Gary Zimak at 215-362-7400 for more information.
Mass and Renewal of Commitment Followed by a Wine & Cheese Reception
To register, complete this form and drop it off at the Parish Office, or in the Sunday
Collection Basket.
________________________________________________ Couples First & Last Name
________________________________________________ Email address:
______________________________________ __________ Phone number: Years Married
Detective Cpl. Jeff Cummins of the New Britain Police will speak to parents with
children of ALL ages about:
Online enticement of children
Cyberbullying
Sexting
Apps and websites offenders use
The “dark web”
How to keep your children safe
Detective Cummins will use actual examples of local cases to help you understand
internet dangers and what steps YOU can take to protect your children.
Are your children on the ?
INTERNET SAFETY FOR CHILDREN presented by Det. Cpl. Jeff Cummins, New Britain Police
January 31, 7pm
ST. JUDE CHURCH 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA
OPEN TO ALL ADULTS AND PARENTS WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
For more information: stjudechalfont.org/parish-presentations or contact Lori Rawski, [email protected]
