Dear 8th Grade Families,
Happy Third Sunday of Advent! We are down to our last two days of school before Christmas Break, and the excitement is definitely in the air! Below is important information for December 15–16. Please read carefully, as there are several required events this week.
Students must wear their complete formal Mass uniform
Noon Dismissal
Daycare available until 3:00 PM
If you submitted RSVPs, mandatory wristbands for the Christmas Show have already been sent home with students. This is a required performance and part of the students’ music grade.
Call Time:
5:00 PM – Students must report to Room 9
Schedule:
4:00 PM – Christmas Market Opens
5:00 PM – Student Call Time (Room 9)
5:30 PM – Christmas Show Begins
6:30 PM – Christmas Show Ends
8th graders must remain in the Church afterward to prepare for the outside performance.
6:30–6:45 PM – K–7th grade parent pick-up in classrooms
7:00 PM – Outside Event Begins
8th grade performs first and may be dismissed afterward if not a soloist and/or choir member
8:00 PM – Christmas Market Ends
Bring the BIG Secret Santa gift
8th Grade Classroom Activity
Las Posadas (K & 8th Grade) – Begins at 9:00 AM
Each year, our Kindergarten class reenacts the beautiful tradition of Las Posadas. This year, they will be accompanied by their 8th-grade buddies.
Students will dress as shepherds, traveling from classroom to classroom asking for room for Mary and Joseph.
After the procession:
Students will change out of costumes
Put on their Christmas sweaters
Enjoy our Class Christmas Party
Schedule:
10:30–11:45 AM – Class Christmas Party
12:00 PM – Noon Dismissal (No Daycare)
Please:
Complete the dedication page (JPEG format)
Email it to Ms. Alejandre
Submit the flyer and payment to the office (See attached flyer for full details.)
Dec 15 – Christmas Program, Market & Tree Lighting
Holiday raffle winners announced on the blacktop (not in the Church)
Dec 16 – Noon Dismissal (No Daycare); last day before Christmas Break
Staff off campus at 12:15 PM
Dec 17 – Jan 2 – Christmas Break
Jan 5 – Classes Resume
Jan 16 – K & 8th Grade LA Zoo Trip
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support, and God bless.
Blessings,
Ms. Garcia