Celebrating Faith
May 4, 2014 - Third Sunday of Easter
Let Us Break Bread Together
When has your heart burned within you? Perhaps it was in hearing a scripture passage or a beautiful homily. Perhaps it was a time of conversation with a loved one or friend. Perhaps it was when you were gazing at the night sky, or seeing a newborn baby. What truth was being revealed to you at that time? Faith concerns the heart as well as the mind and grace abounds if we open our hearts and eyes.
This Week On the Way to Mass..Recall the Last Supper and Jesus' words of blessing and breaking the bread before giving it to His disciples. Listen for when you will hear these words today.
This Week On the Way Home from Mass...Notice how the disciples RECOGNIZED Jesus when He broke the bread, The priest during Mass, also blesses and breaks the bread. Discuss all the things you can see that are the same in Scripture as they are in the celebration of Mass.
Living the Word This Week
Maybe invite some friends or family over for dinner to "break bread" together. Why do we do this? What are the feelings you have as you do so? Talk about why it is important to break bread together.
May 11, 2014 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Abundant Life
What does it mean "to have life and have it more abundantly?" What life is Jesus talking about? These are GREAT questions for us to meditate on: What gives us life? What is essential for me to be engaged fully in life? If we think of Jesus as the gate, what does the "gate" open for us? The Gospel we read today suggests that we can go in and out of the gate and find pasture, or we might say, abundance.
Next Week On the Way to Mass.. Discuss what some of the words Jesus used to describe who He is? (Examples might include Gate, Good Shepherd, True Vine, the Way.)
Next Week On the Way Home from Mass... Talk about why Jesus had to use various images to explain who He was and IS.
Living the Word Next Week
Today is Mother's Day in the United States! This holiday was first celebrated by peace groups who wish to honor mothers whose sons had died in the Civil War. Make a list of all the various ways in which your mothers contribute to making your life full and meaningful and SHARE it with those still here on Earth with us!
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5-9 - Each day we have a theme for the day! Please read below and help make your teacher's week extra special!
Monday, May 5- "Thank you "A LATTE" for all you do!"- today, please send a gift card to your or your teacher's favorite coffee shop! Caffeine - it's what keeps our teachers going!
Tuesday, May 6 - "Our Teachers Help Grow God's Kids!" - please send in a flower or potted plant for your teacher(s) today to let them know how grateful you are for them partnering with you in help grow your kiddo!
Wednesday, May 7 - National Teacher Appreciation Day! - please send in a note of thanks
and/or a small token of appreciation to your teacher(s) today!
Thursday, May 8 -"Our Teachers Our CATHOLIC to the CORE!" - please send in an apple of some kind - a real one, a teacher-type gift with an apple on it, an apple pie, etc.!
Friday, May 9 - Kick Your Feet Up and Enjoy Your Week - "Spa Day" - Massages for Teachers and an HSA Sponsored Luncheon for our Teachers and Staff at their lunchtime!
Best of the Springs 2014
May 5-9 - Each day we have a theme for the day! Please read below and help make your teacher's week extra special!
Monday, May 5- "Thank you "A LATTE" for all you do!"- today, please send a gift card to your or your teacher's favorite coffee shop! Caffeine - it's what keeps our teachers going!
Tuesday, May 6 - "Our Teachers Help Grow God's Kids!" - please send in a flower or potted plant for your teacher(s) today to let them know how grateful you are for them partnering with you in help grow your kiddo!
Wednesday, May 7 - National Teacher Appreciation Day! - please send in a note of thanks
and/or a small token of appreciation to your teacher(s) today!
Thursday, May 8 -"Our Teachers Our CATHOLIC to the CORE!" - please send in an apple of some kind - a real one, a teacher-type gift with an apple on it, an apple pie, etc.!
Friday, May 9 - Kick Your Feet Up and Enjoy Your Week - "Spa Day" - Massages for Teachers and an HSA Sponsored Luncheon for our Teachers and Staff at their lunchtime!
Wow! We are so EXCITED! On Thursday, April 17th, the Best of the Springs were announced amid a HUGE celebration at the Pikes Peak Center in Downtown Colorado Springs! Thanks to the votes of our amazing Corpus Christi Community - this year we were once again elected as one of the Best of the Springs. As you may recall in 2013, we won Bronze Best Elementary School of the Springs. This year you voted again and we were nominated and won in the top three in four different categories! First Place - Gold, Second Place - Silver, Third Place - Bronze
So drum-roll please! For Best of the Springs 2014, Corpus Christi Catholic School won:
Silver: Best of the Springs Elementary
Bronze: Best of the Springs After-School Program
Silver: Best of the Springs Day Care Center
AND....
GOLD: Best of the Springs Preschool!!!
Time to Vote AGAIN!
Thanks for voting in the Gazette's Best Of Springs!
Now we need you to vote in the Business Journal's Best of Business. These events are key to fulfilling our strategic goal of being a Distinguished, Highly Esteemed, Recognizable School.
Please go to www.CSBJ.com and follow the banners. You'll be able to vote for Corpus
Christi under "Private Schools". Since you have to vote in at least 25 categories, please set aside a few extra minutes to vote for your favorite place to work, restaurant, general contractor, and so on. Don't forget to ask your family and friends to vote too.
Thanks for voting in the Gazette's Best Of Springs!
Now we need you to vote in the Business Journal's Best of Business. These events are key to fulfilling our strategic goal of being a Distinguished, Highly Esteemed, Recognizable School.
Please go to www.CSBJ.com and follow the banners. You'll be able to vote for Corpus
Christi under "Private Schools". Since you have to vote in at least 25 categories, please set aside a few extra minutes to vote for your favorite place to work, restaurant, general contractor, and so on. Don't forget to ask your family and friends to vote too.
We are so proud of these great accomplishment and we thank our entire community for making it happen! You are spreading the GOOD NEWS about Catholic education and giving this gift to others through this evangelization!
Common Core Diocesan Statement
After much publicity and numerous questions about what our diocesan Catholic schools are doing in response to the Common Core State Standards, our superintendent, Mrs. Holly Goodwin, has released a statement that is available in the digital locker section of www.teacherease.com. Please read this letter and feel free to share it with those that have questions related to this issue.
Common Core Diocesan Statement
After much publicity and numerous questions about what our diocesan Catholic schools are doing in response to the Common Core State Standards, our superintendent, Mrs. Holly Goodwin, has released a statement that is available in the digital locker section of www.teacherease.com. Please read this letter and feel free to share it with those that have questions related to this issue.
8th Grade Boys! SMHS will be having their Spring Parent/Player football meeting for all of incoming football players on Tuesday May 6th at 6pm in the Cove at St Mary's. If you are interested in playing football next year please make this meeting!
St. Mary's Grace Center Concerts COMING UP!! Introducing 2014 Grace Center summer concert series
The Charlie Daniels Band, The Orchestra (formerly ELO), and Loverboy are coming to St. Mary’s Grace Center for Athletics and Community Service this summer as part of the first annual Grace Center Summer Concert Series. St. Mary’s is partnering with alumnus Charlie Cagiao ’71 and Silver Moon Presents to provide the series at what will soon be known as the premier outdoor concert venue for Southern Colorado. The three acts currently on the schedule include: The Charlie Daniels Band on May 25, The Orchestra (formerly ELO) on July 18, and Loverboy on Aug. 3. Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased through the school office and www.silvermoonpresents.com. Proceeds from the shows will improve the School’s academic programs and programs at the Grace Center. For more information, please visit http://www.csfreshink.com/
We are so proud of our CCCS we had to share it!! Check out the commercial that is on local TV stations now! You may see yourself or your child!!! CCCS Goes LIVE!!!
CALLING ALL DADS!
On May 22nd during Field Day, Corpus Christi will be holding our annual Dads Cooking Lunch from 10 AM-1 PM at the St. Mary's Grace Center. Dads will be preparing
hamburgers and hot dogs for the children. Dad volunteers are needed for the
following: grilling, preparing, serving and clean-up.
If you are able to help out with this event or have any questions please contact Marc Munoz at marcamunoz2003@yahoo.com
FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK and TWITTER
We have really been working our Facebook and Twitter pages. We now have 300+ followers!
That is HUGE for a school our size! We have some great things to share! Check us out!
Follow us on Facebook at: Corpus Christi Catholic School, Colorado Springs
Follow Us on Twitter at: @CorpusCOS
May Crowning
Mark your calendars! Our Annual May Crowning of Mary and Rosary this year will be held on May 7th at 8AM. It is a beautiful event! Please note the following:
- All students are asked to bring at least 1 flower to school to offer to Mary and a Rosary
- All First Communicants will wear their First Communion clothing and bring their regular uniform to change into later
- All 8th Graders who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will dress in their Confirmation clothing and may stay in these clothes for the day: Button down shirts, ties and slacks for boys and Modest Dresses for girls
- Parents are ENCOURAGED to join us in this beautiful day!
Diocesan School Calendar for 2014-2015 NOW Available
Can you believe we are in full swing in planning for the 2014-2015 school year? Now available in the digital locker section of www.teacherease.com is our finalized diocesan school calendar for the 2014-2015 school year! Please access this calendar for general full diocesan school dates. To see what is happening at CCCS - go to the calendar on www.teacherease.com for more articulated day-to-day events for Corpus Christi individually!
Can you believe we are in full swing in planning for the 2014-2015 school year? Now available in the digital locker section of www.teacherease.com is our finalized diocesan school calendar for the 2014-2015 school year! Please access this calendar for general full diocesan school dates. To see what is happening at CCCS - go to the calendar on www.teacherease.com for more articulated day-to-day events for Corpus Christi individually!
It's that time of year again! We are looking for some new additions to our Home and School Association Board! For the 2014-2015 school year, Mr. Ed Wilcox will be serving as our President/Treasurer as well as the HSA Representative on the School Advisory Council. Mrs. Michelle Giancamilli and Mrs. Jackie Rodriguez will serve as our Vice Presidents! Mrs. Markita McKamey has served as our secretary but with Brianna graduating, we are looking for a new SECRETARY and a MEMBER AT LARGE! Please access the HSA Application in the digital locker section of www.teacherease.com if you would like to serve in either of these rolls!
Safe 2 Tell
Sometimes it is hard for students to report to teachers and parents when there is something going on in their lives that they know is not ok and they don't know what to do about-abuse, suicide, etc. Corpus Christi Catholic School is now partnering with a wonderful organization formed here in Colorado Springs called Safe 2 Tell. Safe 2 Tell - http://safe2tell.org/ is an organization designed to allow youth to anonymously report events that they may not be willing or able to report to adults in their lives. These reports are then sent to the school where we can contact local authorities or parents to get students the help they may need. Please access the website above or call 877-542-7233 for more information.
Here's What Coming Up This Week and Next:
Saturday, May 3- CCCS Middle School Dance in our school cafeteria - 7-9 PM
Sunday, May 4 - Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
Sunday, May 4 - Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
Monday, May 5 - Everyday Uniform for K-8
Tuesday, May 6 - Regular Uniforms for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5; 2nd Graders to Selesian Convent for ALL DAY Retreat; NET Retreat for 5th-8th Graders
Wednesday, May 7 - Mass Uniforms (or designated clothing as noted above); May Crowning and Rosary - 8 AM ; No School Mass - Pastor's Meeting with Bishop; National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 3-4 PM in Parish Hall
Tuesday, May 6 - Regular Uniforms for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5; 2nd Graders to Selesian Convent for ALL DAY Retreat; NET Retreat for 5th-8th Graders
Wednesday, May 7 - Mass Uniforms (or designated clothing as noted above); May Crowning and Rosary - 8 AM ; No School Mass - Pastor's Meeting with Bishop; National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 3-4 PM in Parish Hall
Thursday, May 8 - Everyday Uniform for K-8
Friday, May 9 - Spirit Day- check your planner for more info!; Mother's Day Muffins with Mom in Cafeteria - 7 AM
Spring Fling - Art and Talent Show
- 5:30PM- Doors Open to tour building-wide Art Show and HSA-sponsored Dinner served in Cafeteria
- 6:00PM - HSA General Meeting and SAC State of the School in Gym
- 6:30PM - Preschool-8th Grade Talent Show in Gym
Friday, May 9 - Spirit Day- check your planner for more info!; Mother's Day Muffins with Mom in Cafeteria - 7 AM
Spring Fling - Art and Talent Show
- 5:30PM- Doors Open to tour building-wide Art Show and HSA-sponsored Dinner served in Cafeteria
- 6:00PM - HSA General Meeting and SAC State of the School in Gym
- 6:30PM - Preschool-8th Grade Talent Show in Gym
Sunday, May 11 - Corpus Christi Colors Sunday - wear your uniform to CCCC and earn a free dress down pass; National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Pastor Appreciation Day - please bring a card or small gift of gratitude to Father Mark and Father Joe!
May 12 - May 15 - 8th Grade Finals
Monday, May 12 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; Student Council Speeches and Elections - 1:45 in gym
Tuesday, May 13 - PE Uniform for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5
Wednesday, May 14 - SAC Board Meeting - 7:45AM; Mass Uniforms for K-8; 7th and 8th Graders highlighted at LIGHT of LEADERSHIP REGULAR School Mass - 1:45 PM
May 12 - May 15 - 8th Grade Finals
Monday, May 12 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; Student Council Speeches and Elections - 1:45 in gym
Tuesday, May 13 - PE Uniform for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5
Wednesday, May 14 - SAC Board Meeting - 7:45AM; Mass Uniforms for K-8; 7th and 8th Graders highlighted at LIGHT of LEADERSHIP REGULAR School Mass - 1:45 PM
May 15, 16, 20, 21 -7th Grade Finals
Thursday, May 15 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; HSA Board Meeting 7:30 AM; 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral - 6PM
Thursday, May 15 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; HSA Board Meeting 7:30 AM; 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral - 6PM
Friday, May 16- Everyday Uniform for K-8; Dress Down Day for 8th Graders; Last Day for 8th Graders; Yearbook Signing from 1:45 PM-2:45 PM in Gym; 8th Grade Valedictorian and Saluatorian Announced at Afternoon Gathering Today
Reminder of THINGS to DO:- Check out your classroom teacher's blogs! They are working hard to keep you in the loop of all that is going in in their classrooms! This is a great way to be in the "know" of what your students are learning in class! These can be accessed via our website or by following your teachers at the link they have shared.
- Complete your re-registration paperwork and call Al Chromy with any questions!
Coming Up Soon:
Monday, May 19 - St. Mary's High School Graduation - CCCS in session
Tuesday, May 20 - 8th Grade Breakfast beginning at 7:30 AM and Awards Presentation from 8-10AM in Parish Hall; 8th Grade Graduation Practice in CC Sanctuary -10-11AM; 8th Grade Graduation Mass in CC Sanctuary- 5:30PM
Wednesday, May 21- Pre-Kindergarten Graduation -10AM in Gym; Kindergarten Graduation - 11AM in Gym; Full Day of School for 1st-7th Graders; All Preschool-7th Grade Students will take things home today; Final School Mass 1-7 Graders - 1:45PM
Thursday, May 22 - CCCS Annual Field Day for 1st-7th Graders
- Parents - please plan to stay for the day or drop off and pick up at the SMHS Grace Center - 1655 Pirate Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Lunch Sponsored by HSA-Annual Dads Cooking Lunch
Friday, May 23 - Dress Down Day for ALL 1st-7th Graders; Last Day of School for 1st-7th Graders; Noon Dismissal
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day - School Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 27-Friday, May 30 - Teacher Professional Development Days; Report Cards, ITBS Scores, School Supply List mailed out to families by end of week
Saturday, May 31-Sunday, August 2 - Building and School Offices Closed for Summer
2014-2015 School Year Dates to Put on Your Calendar Now
We wanted to get you some dates to be able to start planning for next year! We are really excited about next year! A few things you will see that may look a little different for the 2014-2015 school year are:
- We are combining our Ice Cream Social and our Back to School Night into ONE NIGHT- our goal is to get information to families BEFORE school starts so our students and families are able to hit the road running for a successful year. Please see the schedule below.
- The second piece we are implementing is assessment (testing) days. This is a very common practice in other schools and allows for students and teachers to get to know each other both personally and educationally! 6th-8th Grade students will have group testing, as noted below, but Preschool-5th Grade students will have a special one-on-one time with their teachers that parents will sign up for between August 4 and August 11. We will also have pay-based extended care available for families if needed on these assessment days.
So here is how our calendar looks for the last week of July and the first few weeks of August:
We wanted to get you some dates to be able to start planning for next year! We are really excited about next year! A few things you will see that may look a little different for the 2014-2015 school year are:
- We are combining our Ice Cream Social and our Back to School Night into ONE NIGHT- our goal is to get information to families BEFORE school starts so our students and families are able to hit the road running for a successful year. Please see the schedule below.
- The second piece we are implementing is assessment (testing) days. This is a very common practice in other schools and allows for students and teachers to get to know each other both personally and educationally! 6th-8th Grade students will have group testing, as noted below, but Preschool-5th Grade students will have a special one-on-one time with their teachers that parents will sign up for between August 4 and August 11. We will also have pay-based extended care available for families if needed on these assessment days.
So here is how our calendar looks for the last week of July and the first few weeks of August:
Monday, July 28 - Dennis Uniform Sale in Gym - 3:30-6:30 PM
Monday, August 4 - School Offices Open for 2014-2015 School Year, Teacher Workday
Tuesday, August 5 - Teacher Workday
Wednesday, August 6 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Thursday, August 7 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Friday, August 8 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Ave Maria Catholic School
Monday, August 4 - School Offices Open for 2014-2015 School Year, Teacher Workday
Tuesday, August 5 - Teacher Workday
Wednesday, August 6 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Thursday, August 7 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Friday, August 8 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Ave Maria Catholic School
Monday, August 11- Ice Cream Social & MANDATORY Parent Orientation Night
- 5:00-6:30 PM- Ice Cream Sponsored by HSA in Gym
- 5:15-6:15 PM
- 6:45-7:15 PM- 6-8th Grade Parent Orientation in Cafeteria
- 6:45-7:45 PM - New Parent Orientation for all Preschool-Elementary Students with Administrative Staff - Procedures, Teacher Ease Training, etc. in Computer Lab
- 7:15-7:45 PM- 6th Grade Question/Answer Session in Mrs. Bruno's Room with all middle school teachers
- 5:00-6:30 PM- Ice Cream Sponsored by HSA in Gym
- 5:15-6:15 PM
- Preschool-Elementary Classroom Parent Orientation, School Supply Drop Off and Assessment Sign-Up Time - teacher presents at 5:15 and then repeats again at 5:45
- Student Council Led Tours - starting at front door every 15 minutes
- Middle School Locker Set-Up Time and School Supply Drop Off
- Teacher Ease Refresher Drop-In Time with Mr. Smith in Computer Lab
- 6:45-7:15 PM- 6-8th Grade Parent Orientation in Cafeteria
- 6:45-7:45 PM - New Parent Orientation for all Preschool-Elementary Students with Administrative Staff - Procedures, Teacher Ease Training, etc. in Computer Lab
- 7:15-7:45 PM- 6th Grade Question/Answer Session in Mrs. Bruno's Room with all middle school teachers
Wednesday, August 13
- First Day of School (Student Orientation) for 1st-8th Grade - 7:40AM - Noon
- AM Open House for Preschool, 1/2 Day Pre-K, Jr.K and Kindergarten
- PM MANDATORY Individual Assessments for Preschool- 5th Graders- parents sign up for one assessment period for today, Thursday or Friday
- PM MANDATORY 7/8 Grade Group Testing from 12:00-2:00 or 2:00-4:00 - parents sign up for one assessment period today
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from Noon-4:00 PM - please sign up at the front office by August 11
Thursday, August 14
- Full Day of School for 6th-8th Graders only
- MANDATORY Individual Testing Day for Preschool-5th Graders-parents sign up for only one testing period
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from 7:45-2:45 PM - please sign up at the front office by August 11
Friday, August 15
- Full Day of School for 6th-8th Graders only
- 6th Grade Assessments while at school today
- MANDATORY Individual Testing Day for Preschool-5th Graders-parents sign up for only one testing period
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from 7:45-2:45 PM -- please sign up at the front office by August 11
Monday, August 18- First REGULAR Full Day for ALL Preschool-8th Graders
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