The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2014 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities— small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. The new logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are present in our Catholic schools.
Below is a list of the events which will take place during Catholic Schools Week at SMMCS. Volunteers are needed each day. Please visit www.smmcs.org/volunteer (password-Thanks2013) to sign-up.
All help is welcome and greatly appreciated!!!
Sunday, January 26th
9:00am Family Mass – All families are encouraged to attend this Mass and sit together as a school. Children should come in full dress uniform.
10:00am to 1:00pm Open House – Parents are needed from 8:00 to 11:00am to set up tables. Middle School students are needed from 10:00am to 1:00pm to be tour guides. Monday, January 27th
7:30am to 8:15am Parent Appreciation Breakfast – Volunteers are needed from 7:00 to 8:45am to set up tables, serve refreshments and clean up. RSVPs must be returned before January 21st. Tuesday, January 28th
9:00am to Noon Petting Zoo – All SMMCS are invited to visit our We’re All Created Equal Petting Zoo. Classes will rotate throughout the morning. Wednesday, January 29th
8:30 am Mass-Vocation Day - Our guest speaker, Sister Anita, will meet with the students in the FLC after Mass. Thursday, January 30th
2:00pm to 2:30pm Student Appreciation Day and Treat Party – The school administration will pass out treats to show their appreciation for our wonderful SMMCS students!!! Friday, January 31st
11:30am-12:30pm Teacher Appreciation Lunch – Parents are needed beginning at 9:00am to set up and decorate. Parents are needed from 11:00to 1:00pm to work the front office and classrooms, and from 11:00am to 2:00pm to serve food and clean up.