On Wednesday, December 18th, Southtowns Catholic School held their annual Christmas Concert. The students entertained families with such Christmas classics and the Band played Jingle Bells. This was the debut of the STREAM Academy Music Ensemble as they Drums. After the concert, Miss. Frausto's Grade 2 class performed the Nativity Story with the children dress as Mary, Joseph, Shepard's, animals and the Wisemen. The evening came to a close as everyone sang Silent Night. Thank you Mr. Darnley for a wonderful performance.
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Have you noticed some random Acts of Kindness floating around school? Some sneaky students put up this wonderful bulletin board to remind our students to always be the "I" in KIND!!  On Monday, December 16th, the SCS Santa Workshop opened for students to shop for friends & family. When they were done shopping, the kids took turns in a Christmas themed Photo Booth. The proceeds for our Santa Workshop sale go towards our Operation Christmas Cheer! Congratulations to the Southtowns Catholic School Girls Varsity Basketball Team for taking home the Championship Trophy at the 18th Annual Peg Smith Memorial Basketball Tournament. The Tournament is a four day event that is held at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School and attracts elementary basketball teams from Dunkirk, Fredonia, Orchard Park, Hamburg and all over Western NY.  On Monday, December 9th, Southtowns Catholic School celebrated St. Nicholas Day with a visit to each classroom by from the legendary saint. The students made shoes and left them lining the halls so that a candy cane could be dropped in each one. Stories about St. Nicholas later become part of the inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus. December 6th is Saint Nicholas Day but they did not have school. On Saturday, December 7th, Southtowns Catholic School students, Teagan Ferris and Marlee Hill had the opportunity to present their Kitchen Chem creation, ”Apple Delight” during the STREAM Games at St. Joe’s. Kitchen Chem consists of 12 SCS students in grades 1-4th grade. Each Thursday they meet to follow and create a delicious recipe. Last week, they made a special treat called, Apple Delight, which tastes like is an apple crisp cake.  On Thursday, December 19th we will host the in-school SNOW DAY! The plan would be for all classes to be dressed and outside following the last lunch. Feel free to include parents in this to help dress the younger kids. Each class should plan to create their own snowman. Get creative! Let the kids’ personalities shine! Encourage your students to get involved and maybe even bring in an item for your snowman. We will provide hot chocolate and cookies for you! I will create something to be sent home to families next week as I don’t want this information to get lost in the shuffle of the many things going in the communication envelope this week. We have a Remind already set to send to parents the day before so that kids come with the proper attire. Now we just need more snow! (Should we not have enough, we will reschedule for January.)
 Are you and your family looking to spread Christmas Cheer?
Parents, faculty and staff at SCS will be providing Christmas for two families this year. If you would like to help make someone’s Christmas wishes come true, we invite you to participate! Some ideas are gift cards, a monetary donation or even gas cards. Any donation is very much appreciated! If we have an outpouring of support we may be able to help provide Christmas for an additional family. Please send in donations by Thursday, December 19th . Thank you for your kindness during this Christmas season! YOU surely will make a difference for a family this year! Should you have any questions or wish to help with this in any way, please contact Krystle Hercat (585)307-8610 or via email at krystlejameskroer@yahoo.com.  SCS will be providing Santa’s Secret Shop December 16-18.
Shopping days will take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 16th, 17th and 18th from 10-2 ((This will be very similar to last year with no items over $5, some items as low as $.25!)) **Please send money in an envelope with your child and be sure to include who they should be purchasing gifts for so our elves can help assist them in their shopping.** Affordable gifts for the whole family, (Mom, Dad, Grandparents, Siblings) Cash and Checks are accepted. Thank you for your support! Monies raised will go toward Operation Christmas Cheer! If you are able to volunteer some time to help with Santa’s Secret Shop please contact Krystle at (585) 307-8610. Any help is appreciated! Even if you can lend an hour of your time, we would be grateful! **For OCC we do have a few families in mind, but if there is someone you think truly needs help this Christmas, please be sure to let me know! ¯¯¯ **  |