A few general reminders/information:

St. Aidan Parish is hosting an Advent Celebration on December 1 between 10 AM and 1 PM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall. All the details are attached in the flyer below. Please consider attending as we begin the countdown to Christmas.

There has been an update to our After School Program. If you your child/children attend the After School Program, please make note of the following: There is NO AFTER SCHOOL on December 11(this was not originally on the calendar) and December 20. Thank you for your understanding. There will be After School on our half days for Parent-Teacher Conferences on December 12 and 13.

We will hold registration for our Pre-K classes for the 2020-2021 school year on Thursday, December 5 from 9:00-11:00 AM in our Lower School at 525 Willis Avenue. Please use the main entrance. Current Nursery families who sent in their registration forms do not need to attend. This is for new students to our school. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Vitale at 516-746-6585 ext 9202. Please share the information with family, friends and neighbors. You are our best advertisement!

We have teamed up with Assemblyman Ed Ra to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in local hospitals this holiday season. We have a large wrapped box in both the Upper and Lower School and all toys may be placed there. We thank you for your support. All donations are asked to be in by Monday, December 9.

The Columbus Citizens Foundation awards multi-year elementary grants to students entering grades K-8th grade. Eighth graders are encouraged to apply for the high school scholarship. The details are in the attached flyer

Please note a change to the calendar. Our School Mass for December will be on Friday, December 13 at 9 AM. There will NOT be a School Mass on Friday, December 6. 

Here’s a look at the week ahead:

Sunday, December 1: First Sunday of Advent

Parish Advent Celebration between 10 AM- 1 PM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall

Volunteer opportunity for Grades 6-8 ONLY. Please see attached flyer.

6-8th Grade Volunteer Opportunity 

Monday, December 2: Trimester two begins.

Lower School Hot Lunch today.

Graduation/Re-take Picture Day today.

Christmas Craft Fair Raffles DUE TODAY!

The Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsal for 5^th grade, 6^th grade and Ariel ONLY from 3:00-5:00 PM.

BOYS Middle School Basketball Practice in the gym from 4:15-5:30 PM.

Enrichment Classes: Little Playmates with Mrs. Biscardi and 3D Art with Mrs. Gustafson.

Tuesday, December 3: Ukulele and Violin lesson for K-2.

Student athletes form Chaminade visiting 5^th grade.

GIRLS Middle School Basketball Practice in the gym from 2:30-4:00 PM.

BOYS Middle School Basketball Practice in the gym from 4:15-5:30 PM.

Enrichment Classes: Escape Room with Mrs. Barnes.

Wednesday, December 4: Second lockdown drill of four scheduled this year.

Lower School Hot Lunch today.

DRVC HEPP Program for grades 1-5. 

GIRLS Middle School Basketball Practice in the gym from 2:30-4:00 PM.

BOYS Middle School Basketball GAME at St. Rose of Lima at 4:30 PM.

Enrichment Class: Chessnuts (Parents are invited to attend at 3:15 PM.)

Thursday, December 5: BAND LESSONS FOR GRADES 3-8.

Pre-K Registration for 2020-2021 classes from 9:00-11:00 AM in lower school.

The Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsal TBD.

GIRLS Middle School Basketball Practice in the gym from 2:30-4:00 PM.

BOYS Middle School Basketball GAME at HOME vs. Notre Dame at 4:30 PM.

SAS Mock Trial Team Practice from 5:15-6:45 PM

Enrichment Classes: Piece of Cake, No Bake with Miss Prisco and Speech and Debate with Mrs. Michel

Friday, December 6: THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR! This is a special day where children can shop for their loved ones. It is a winter wonderland where children can do their own shopping. All students in grades K-8 will attend. Please note, Nursery and Pre-K students will not be brought to the fair with their class, but are welcome to shop with a parent or caregiver between 8:00- 9:00 AM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall.

All students are welcome to wear a Christmas sweater or shirt with their gym uniform pants and sneakers. Christmas headbands, hats, socks and accessories are also encouraged! Let’s kick off the Christmas season with spirit!

Extra rehearsal for EXPERIENCED violin students.

GIRLS Middle School Basketball GAME at St. Raymond at 3:30 PM.

BOYS Middle School Basketball GAME at St. Raymond at 4:45 PM.

Saturday, December 7: Breakfast With Santa for those who reserved a spot!

PACE THIS WEEK UPDATE:

Children’s Christmas Craft Fair

A St. Aidan School tradition, the Children's Christmas Craft Fair, is this Friday, December 6. Kindergarten through 8^th grade students will visit the Fair with their classes (Kindergarten and 1^st grade students will be joined by their Upper School buddies who will lend a hand with their shopping). Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten students will not shop the Fair with their classes BUT you are more than welcome to accompany your child to shop between 8 AM and 9 AM.  Most items are priced between $2 and $8 and we suggest younger children come with a list of people for whom they want to buy gifts. Please send your child with a shopping bag so they have a place for all of their purchases!

Don’t forget to send in your raffle tickets – we have lots of great prizes!  Any purchase of a children’s raffle automatically enters you into the Grand Prize drawing for one of this year’s amazing prizes  - Samsung 40" LED Smart TV - Apple AirPods 2 - Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones - Ultimate Ears MegaBoom Portable Bluetooth Speaker!  You’ve got to be in it to win it!

This is a really fun day for the children and parents alike, and we need many volunteers to make the day run smoothly. If you are available to help with setup on 12/5 or at the Fair on 12/6, please follow this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/KgTgGDV. Any questions, please contact Linda Kuczwaj, lindad75@yahoo.com or Virginia Braster, vbraster@gmail.com.

Mrs. Claus’ Attic

We will once again be accepting donations of new, unused items to be sold at Mrs. Claus’ Attic at the Children’s Christmas Craft Fair.  All information is in the attached flyer!  Any questions, please contact Nora Grady at ngkearns@yahoo.com.

Monday Night Football

We hope many of you will join us for a Monday Night Football Event sponsored by the PACE Golf Outing Committee!  Monday, December 9 at 7:30 PM watch the NY Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Memories 2. All details in the attached flyer!  The honorees for the 2020 outing will be announced.  Any questions, please contactstaidangolf@yahoo.com. 

Mother/Son Night

Please join us on January 10 from 7-9 PM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall for a Minute to Win It Mother/Son Event.  All details in the attached flyer.  Any questions, please contact Colleen Duffy, claff75@aol.com.  We are still looking for volunteers to help with the event.  Please visit https://signup.com/go/YvBYKYi to sign up to help

Silent Auction

Our Silent Auction is fast approaching and will run during Catholic Schools Week 2020!  If you would like to volunteer to help with this, please contact Kristen Breglio,Kristen.breglio@thebregliolawfirm.com. We are also looking for donations that can be used in the auction– any and all gift cards, experiences, memberships, camps, and more!  Please let us know if you or someone you know would like to make a donation and we can provide more information. 

A look ahead:

-Student Council Meeting- December 9

-Girls and Boys Basketball games at SEAS- December 10

-NO AFTER SCHOOL- December 11

-Boys Basketball games at HOME- December 11

-Report cards and parent-teacher conferences (11:30 AM Dismissal)- December 12

-School Band Christmas Concert at 7:30 PM- December 12

-School 9 AM Mass and Student Council Pin Ceremony- December 13

-Report cards and parent-teacher conferences (11:30 AM Dismissal)- December 13

-Mock Trial Competition at Kellenberg HS- December 14