Weekly Reminders for 12/5

MONDAY, Dec. 5th:
SHOEBOX Christmas gifts due!!
Book fair gift certificate forms due!

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7th:
$1 Dress Down Day--green and red Christmas theme!

THURSDAY, Dec. 8th:
Immaculate Conception!
All school mass @8:40am.

MORE REMINDERS....

Library help please:
December 5th – 8th the library will be needing shelvers to prepare for the HSA Book fair!  Please contact our librarian, Jo Williams, if you're able to help out in the library this week.  Many hands make light work ;)


HSA Christmas Teacher collection:
All students have received a flyer and envelope for the teacher and staff Christmas collection.  Please remember this is the only monetary gift collection for our teachers and staff during the school year.  Our teachers and administrators do so much for our children all year long!  This is such a wonderful way to show them our gratitude and appreciation.  Please return forms and envelopes by:  DECEMBER 14th.

Beautiful STM Ornaments FOR SALE - Only $5
Support our school this holiday season with a tasteful (and shatterproof!) STM ornament! Contact Amy Randall at amyvallerorandall@gmail.com to place your order.  Quantities are limited, so don't delay! All proceeds go to the HSA. They are BEAUTIFUL and are only $5...Nice gift idea for family and friends!

CALLING ALL DECORATORS!
Barbara Wasik, Chair of the parish Environment and Art Committee, has immediate need for helpers to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas.  Folks with creative talent are needed to help plan and create decorations and artistic flower arrangements, but many other hands are needed to unpack and hang decorations, some which require climbing ladders.  This would be a good whole-family activity for families with older children or teenagers.

The Environment & Art Committee seeks to enhance the church as the house of God, a place for prayer, and a sacramental place through the use of art, flowers, plants, and fabric. Volunteers plan for the church environment, decorate for the liturgical seasons, and attend to all aspects of plant and flower care within the worship space. If you are interested in participating, please contact Barbara Wasik: wasik@unc.edu; 919.942.3946.


STM Scholastic Christmas Book Fair:
The fair will run December 11th-16th.  As you visit family, let them know that they can give the gift of reading this Christmas Season by ordering gift certificates for the book fair.  Any relative can order a gift certificate for any amount!  New this year, relatives can also buy books for a classroom or the school library.  All gift certificate requests need to be mailed ASAP, but no later than December 5th.  Form attached here.

We need lots of volunteers to make this a successful event.
Please sign up here: STM Scholastic Book Fair


26th Annual HSA Auction & Gala:
Big announcements are coming soon for this year's Auction & Gala but so much is already in the works.  Check out  the flyers re: Auction Donations on our website and let us know if you have any items or suggestions for the online or live auction: https://stmcsnc.org/annual-gala-and-auction or visit our FB page https://www.facebook.com/STM2017Auction/ for more information.


Arenal Mission:
A new way to give AND to save money on your taxes! As always, thank you for your generosity and support of Arenal Mission, our sister community in Nicaragua. As you think about your year-end giving and tax planning, we would love for you to keep this important organization in mind. In addition to cash gifts, we are excited that we’re now able to accept stocks contributions as well, which can be quite tax advantageous ( see attachment for more information). Again, thanks for your generosity; we know Father Rob and the Arenal community really appreciate it!

Box Tops for Education:

Just as a reminder, STM School participates in the Box Tops for Education program. Just send your box tops via Kidmail to the office!

A LOOK AHEAD.....
Monday, December 12th:
2-Hour Late Arrival!

WEDNESDAY, December 14th:
Christmas gift collection due!

THURSDAY, December 22nd:
Changed to an early dismissal @12:45pm!!
Christmas break begins...

Friday, December 23rd - Monday, January 2nd:
NO School, Christmas break!


***As always, please remember to record your volunteer hours and check our HSA website often!
http://stmcsnc.org/stmhsa

Have a great week!
Heather Rudd
STM HSA Communications Team