From the Principal's Desk...
Dear Divine Mercy Families,
The last week has brought on the chill of winter and reminds us that the cold is coming. Please remember to send your child with appropriate outer gear for the playground. It is windy and cold! We will wait to see when the snow begins to fly, but once it does students will need all their gear -boots, snowpants, coats, hats, and mittens. If we are lucky enough to get through Thanksgiving Break without measurable snow, then the rule goes into effect after that. Starting December 1st, there will be no exceptions.
Thank you for coming to conferences last week and spending time connecting with teachers. We are happy to begin second quarter. There is much to look forward to in the coming weeks as well.
Next week we celebrate Halloween. Students will be celebrating with class parties and costumes. I hope many of you are able to attend Trunk-or Treat from 4-6PM in the BA Parking Lot. It is a great opportunity to trick-or-treat in a safe space and enjoy the many creative trunks.
Staring the week of November 3rd, we welcome our theatre in residence program, StoryBook Theatre, for the week as students work to put on a play in a week. This is always a great time for our students and families.
November also brings another opportunity for service as we begin our annual Food Drive for St. Vincent DePaul. Students will be asked to contribute non-perishable foods to this drive as we keep those less fortunate in our thoughts and prayers. Watch for information coming home in classroom newsletters.
As the temperatures get colder, our spirits remain bright. We continue to thank God for all our blessings and work to share our light with others.
We live in HOPE-holding on to God’s promises everyday!
Mrs. Ashley
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Reclaiming Sundays
After all the work God did during the week, on the seventh day, He rested and made it holy. We should, too.
October: Rest and Recreation
In October’s video of the Reclaiming Sundays series, Dr. Pamela Patnode, Catholic educator, author and speaker, encourages families to “keep making the effort.” She reminds us, “The more we can enter into the Lord’s Day with worship, rest and leisure as He intended, the less it feels like an obligation and the more it feels like a gift.” Let’s reclaim Sundays for the Lord and our families.
All DMCS families welcome and encouraged to attend! Anyone interested in participating as a trunk at the event can sign up via QR code or click on the Trunk!
Calendar and Upcoming Events
October 24 Dress Down Reward Day
October 29 Mass 8:30 AM with BA (Grade 4-Saints)
October 31 Happy Halloween
Trunk-or-Treat BA Parking Lot 4-6PM
November 2 Change the Clocks! Daylight Savings Time!
November 3 StoryBook Theatre Begins
November 5 Mass 8:30AM (Grade 3)
November 7 Adoration 8:15AM