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Wednesday Headlines
Home & School Association Weekly Newsletter
September 14, 2016
Administrative / School Notes
Forms: Below is a list of the forms that all students are
required to complete and have signed. These forms are available
on the Corpus Christi School website,
www.corpuschristischoolct.org . These forms should be printed
for each child at home, completed, and returned to each child’s
homeroom teacher by Friday, September 16th.
* Photo Release Permission / * Use Agreement for Electronic Information
Resources / * Student Handbook Signature Page / *Wethersfield Library Field
Trip Permission and Waiver .
Also, please forward the white family Emergency Cards to the Corpus Christi
School office. Our goal is to receive all cards by Friday, September 16th.
HOPES: Corpus Christi School is pleased to announce its HOPES (Help Our
Parish Elementary Schools) Award recipients for 2016. The are Kim Robinson
and Tanya Tarascio. Our honorees have generously donated countless hours of
service and support to Corpus Christi School. Congratulations to this year’s
HOPES recipients.
NEW TO CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL: Ms. Susan Kelly joined Corpus Christi
School in August in the capacity as the 5th grade teacher. More recently, Mrs.
Judi Riccio will be joining our middle school and Mrs. MurphyMulligan will be
the teacher in the newly created fifth grade class. Welcome all.
CLOTHES FOR CLUBS: In an effort to make it easier to transition students into
afterschool Club activities, all students who are enrolled in the Afterschool
Soccer Club or the “45” Club which meets on Mondays and/or Wednesdays
should wear their gym clothes to school. Students do not need to change into
other clothes in order to participate in the afterschool Soccer and “45” Club
activities.
GOOD MORNING!: In order to ensure the safety of all the students, Corpus
Christ School implemented a new morning procedure. Below is a review of
this new routine:
School Office—860-529-5487
www.corpuschristischoolct.org
Health Room—860-529-7261
Happening this week/early next week!!
 Sept. 13—Mass 9:00 a.m.
 Sept 15— “45” Club GR 2-4 2:30—3:15
 Sept 15—Cadet Band lessons begin
Cadet Band Rehearsal 2:15—3:15
 Sept 15—H.S.A. meeting postponed to 09/20
 Sept 16—Pray the rosary in Church GR 1-8
Coming soon:
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Sept 19—GR 8 Retreat - Bristol
Sept 20—H.S.A Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Sept 21—Jeanine Fundraising Due
Sept 23—GR 7—8 Dance 7—9 p.m.
Mark your calendars!
 Sept 26—Lyman Orchard Pie & Cookie
Dough Sale begins
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Oct 17—Golf Tournament
Arrival—The Corpus Christi School day begins at 7:45 a.m. Students must
arrive at school between 7:20 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Students must assemble in the gymnasium. Students are not permitted in
classrooms before school unless they have a scheduled meeting with their teacher.
For your convenience, any student arriving between 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. supervision will be available. A staff member will
supervise your child/children during this time. The fee is $7.00 child / or $12 family per day.
Children are not allowed to stay outside / inside the school building unsupervised.
Inclement Weather—If there is a delayed opening there will be no before school supervision.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION: Have you ever asked your child what they did or learned at school today? And they
responded “Nothing”! If so, please join us for coffee in the library from 8:00—8:30 a.m. to learn first- hand about the
exciting happenings that occur each day at Corpus Christi School. These coffee chats will normally be held the first
Friday of the month, expect September’s coffee chat, which will be Friday, September 23rd. Space is limited, so please
RSVP to Mrs. Antico in the Development Office at [email protected] or call her at 860-529-5487. The
dates are: September 23rd, October 7th, November 4th, December 2nd, January 6th,February 3rd, March 3rd, and
April 7th.
Administrative / School Notes
Dear Parents,
Welcome Back!
Welcome to a new and exciting school year! I hope you had a wonderful summer break, filled with opportunities to learn and grow. The faculty and I are thrilled that you have entrusted your children’s education to
us. We will make every effort to help your child achieve academically and socially this year.
Being a parent comes with many delights and ever-changing challenges. Going back to school can be for
many children a difficult situation. It is always helpful to talk with your children about school and help prepare them for the year.
Here are a few tips to assist you as we begin a new school year.
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Find a way for your children to feel comfortable leaving you. For many, the hardest part of going back to
school is saying goodbye to you. Develop a ritual everyday such as, “Have a great day! I love you. I will
see you at 2!” This may help them feel at ease. You could also give them a small token to keep with
them during the day that will remind them of you.
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Calm their fears. Anxiety can play a big role when returning to school. Talk with your children about
some of their worries. This may help ease some of the fears they may be experiencing.
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Help your children learn how to express their needs and feelings. Have conversations with your child
about the importance of asking questions when they are unsure of class material or are in a difficult social situation.
I am delighted to be here at Corpus Christi School! Corpus Christi School has an excellent teaching staff with
a wealth of knowledge. The faculty and I are dedicated to building a safe, compassionate community of lifelong learners who are scholars, creators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. We believe high expectations
yield academic transformation for all students. We continue to be committed to doing our part in ensuring
your child achieves academic excellence.
I wish you and your child a blessed school year! I also look forward to a productive and eventful year!
Please feel free to stop in and introduce yourself. As always, let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Peace,
Ann T. Sarpu
Administrative / School Notes
New Clubs…. Join Us!
We have many new and exciting after school activities this year for children of all ages! Here’s a listing with a brief description of each:
“45” - For students in grades 2—4, please join us on Monday and Wednesday afternoons for 45 minutes of activity,
fitness and fun. This will run on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30—3;15. cost is $90 per month or $15
per session. For more information, please see the website, http://corpuschristischoolct.org/student-life/activities/45
Soccer Training– For students in grades K—8 , please join us on Monday afternoons from 2:15—5:15 to brush up on
your skills and learn some new ones! Cost is $10 per hour. For more information, please see the website,
http://corpuschritischoolct.org/student-life/athletics/after-school-soccer
Basketball Tactics and Training—For students in grades 5—8, please join us on Monday and Wednesday evenings from
5—6:30 p.m. to train for the upcoming basketball season. Cost is $280 for 6 weeks. For more information, please see
the website, http://corpuschristischoolct.org/student-life/athletics/basketball-training-tactics-at-corpus-christi-school
Yoga Club– For students in grades 4—8, please join us on Thursday afternoons from 2:15—3:15 for yoga class. Cost is
$10 per class and please bring a yoga mat with you. For more information, please see the website,
http://corpuschristict.org/student-life/activites/yoga-club
Running club—For students in grades 4—8 please join us on Friday afternoons from 2:30—3:30. No previous experience necessary. Have fun while working out! This club will meet for 5 consecutive Fridays and our goal is to run in the
Mikey’s Place 5K on Sunday, October 16th. Cost is $50 for the 5 week session (including a tee shirt) or $10 per session
if you can’t make all of the sessions. For more information, please call the school office.
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This Friday, September 16th will be the first Community Recitation of the Rosary. Students in Grades 1-8 will recite the rosary in
Church beginning at 9:05 am. Parents are welcome to join us for this. We will be saying the Rosary together on the 3rd Friday of
every month.
Grade 8 Retreat will be next Monday, September 19th at the Pine Lake Challenge Course in Bristol.
Jeanine Fundraiser forms are due on Wednesday, September 21st. Thank you for your participation!
Volunteers: All parents who wish to volunteer at Corpus Christi School, and all schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford, in any
capacity such as classroom volunteers, field trip chaperones, chairs of social events, etc., must take a course on the Protection of
God’s Children called Virtus training. There are Virtus training sessions being held at the following locations:
Location
Date
Time
St. Augustine (Hartford)
Sat. Sept. 24
10:00 a.m.
Incarnation Church (Weth)
Tues. Sept 27
6:30 p.m.
St. Joseph (Bristol)
Wed. Sept 28
6:00 p.m.
St. James ( Manchester)
Thurs. Sept. 29
6:00 p.m.
SS. Cyril & Methodius (Hartford)
Tues. Oct. 4
6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph (Bristol)
Wed. Mar. 22
6:00 p.m.
Please contact each location directly if you are interested in registering for the session—or see online instructions below. Anyone
who took this course before does not need to take it again. Once you have completed the course, please submit a copy of your
certification card and Code of Ministerial Behavior signature sheet to the Corpus Christi School office.
Register or find additional sessions at: www.virtus.org / Click Registration / Select Hartford Archdiocese
Administrative / School Notes
From the Nurse’s Desk:
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL - Let's make it a healthy school year by getting vaccinated for the
Flu!
All children enrolled in the Pre-K program are required by CT state law to get the seasonal
influenza vaccination by December 31, 2016. Please be sure to send in documentation when your
child receives it. For the rest of the community, the vaccination is optional but highly recommended.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. It spreads from person-toperson and can cause mild to severe illness. In the United States, yearly outbreaks of seasonal
flu usually begin in the fall and continue through the early spring. Getting vaccinated, washing
your hands, getting plenty of sleep and eating healthy, are great ways to keep from getting
sick.
So don't take a chance, THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT THE FLU IS BY GETTING AN
ANNUAL FLU SHOT
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Home & School Association—2016-2017 Calendar of Events*
SEPTEMBER
6th Jeannine fundraiser kick off
20th HSA meeting
26th Lyman Orchard pie fundraiser kick off
OCTOBER
17th Golf tournament
18th Yankee Candle fundraiser kick off
27th HSA meeting
28th Trunk or treat
NOVEMBER
1st Poinsettia and Christmas wreath fundraiser kick off
DECEMBER
8th Santa’s workshop
JANUARY
19th HSA meeting
FEBRUARY
9th HSA meeting
10th Sadie Hawkins Dance
MARCH
16th HSA meeting
APRIL
1st Silent & live auction and dinner
7th Easter Egg Hunt
MAY
19th Eighth grade dance
18th HSA & School Board Meeting
JUNE
2nd Graduation
Please plan to attend at least 1 HSA meeting during the year. This is your opportunity to have a hand in
the fundraising and event details and to learn more about what your fundraising dollars are supporting.
Families are encouraged to volunteer for events in any capacity they are interested in. Fundraisers outside of school such as restaurant nights can easily be planned by you! Just touch base with the office
to schedule your event! All dates are subject to change.
*Events may be changed or added
**HSA Meetings are at 7pm in the library
Home & School Association
Scrip Fundraising has resumed!
Please stop by to purchase Scrip-to-Go gift cards in the school lobby on
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Fridays from 1:45-2:20 in the afternoon and
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Tuesday mornings in the school office from 7:15-7:45.
Traditional Scrip on-line orders and paper orders are also accepted!
Visit www.shopwithscrip.com to place your order on-line. Use enrollment code EL6548647273 to create an account.
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Please don't hesitate to email or call me with any questions.
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In addition many retailers offer instant on-line printable gift cards (ScripNow!) and instant reloads to gift
cards you already hold.
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If you are available to help sell Scrip Gift Cards on Fridays or can help out with this program, please contact
me.
Volunteers NEEDED: Are you looking for a way to volunteer? The Scrip Program requires about ½ hour a week
(at home) and the ability to come into school either in the morning or afternoon a couple of times a week. There are
always several volunteers to help with Friday sales. After 6 years, it’s time for me to step down and use my talents
elsewhere.
~ Carol Davis, Scrip Coordinator [email protected] 860/828-7555 or 860/620-2348
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