HSA MONTHLY MEMO
December 2015
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DATES TO REMEMBER
December 2nd 8:45 Children’s Mass
The Merry Moose Christmas Shop
December 2nd 7:00pm Capital Campaign (parents welcome to be informed)
December 4th Half Day (11:30 Dismissal) Advent prayer service at 9:30, all are welcome
December 8th Holy Day Immaculate Conception School Children’s Mass
December 9th No Children’s Mass
December 10th- School Christmas Concert 6:30pm
December 11th Made in America Store shop day at dismissal!
December 16th Children’s Mass at 8:45 (parents welcome)
December 18th School Cultural Day with Explore and More for grades K-3
December 23rd Half Day (11:30 dismissal)
Living Nativity and Prayer Service
December 24th Christmas Break
January 4th School Resumes
January 6th 8:45 Children’s Mass
January 8th Half Day (11:30 dismissal)
January 15th No School
WELCOME
We welcome to Mrs. Karen Olsen to SJV and her new fifth grade class! She is off to a great start!
SJV’S FIRST ANNUAL GALA
HUGE thank you to everyone who made the first SJV Gala a great success!!!! We want to thank everyone who attended, all of the volunteers who donated their time to working that evening, all who donated to the silent auction, and all of our sponsors! Also, thank you to Leslie Casciano for the wonderful décor. This could not have been such a success without all of you. It was such a fun evening and the photo booth was a great hit. We have already booked November 4th 2016 for the Second Annual Gala. It will be at The Columns and have similar attire. We walked out with $13,295.24 in profit!!!
GENTLY USED SHOES
Keep sending in your shoes!!! Ask family members and friends to collect as well. We have had so many come in and we are on a great roll! We are very close to approaching the 1,000 mark!
There is a bin located under the stairway in the school before you enter the cafeteria. Our goal is to collect 7,500 pairs of gently used shoes. This is a very easy fundraiser and if we meet our goal we will collect $3,000 to be used to purchase much needed sporting equipment for our athletic teams. This will be ongoing throughout the year. Check with family, friends and anyone else you can think of to help us reach our goal. Sporting shoes may be included!
CASH GIVEAWAY
The date for the Cash Giveaway is March 5th. Mark it on your calendars. Tickets will be coming home shortly. The cost is $10 for the electronics raffle tickets and tickets are $50.00 a piece for the Cash Giveaway. All money will go towards your family commitment.
MERRY MOOSE CHRISTMAS SHOP
DECEMBER 2nd!!!
Children will have the opportunity to pick out their own inexpensive, high quality gifts for family and friends during school hours. Prices will range from $1-$5. Parents are encouraged to help their child create a shopping list and a budget.
ZEBBS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Come out to support our 8th Grade Class on December 12th for a pancake breakfast at Zebb’s. If you are interested in purchasing a $6 ticket, please contact Jodie Nuwer or Kara Bestpitch or any of the 8th grade students. Breakfast will include three pancakes, bacon, coffee and tea, and you will personally be served by SJV students! There will also be a basket raffle can 50/50’s for sale. ( or )
ARTWORK RAFFLE
Mrs. Fabian’s Pre-K and Mrs. Kwitowski/Mrs. Olsen’s 5th grade classes are selling raffle tickets for the artwork they made for the Gala. Tickets are $5 for 1 or $10 for 3 and can be sent in to the office. Please turn in money along with your family name and number where you can be reached at if you would like to be included in the drawing.
MADE IN AMERICA
On December 11th you can shop at dismissal in the cafeteria! Items from the Made in America Store will be on display. It’s a great way to do some Christmas shopping while supporting a local business and school family!
PATHWAY TO PLAY
We are encouraging those who are interested in purchasing a brick to check out the website. These will lead to the playground and many have been sold already. This is a great way to leave a lasting memory at the school. Questions can be directed to Colleen Bracken at This makes a great Christmas gift!!!
EMBROIDERED POLOS
If anyone has any more shirts that they would like to send in to be embroidered please include your name on each shirt and send them in to school to Suzanne Lazzara. Questions can be directed to
SPORTING NEWS
VARSITY GIRLS
The Varsity Girls had their first game last Monday. They have been practicing hard for their upcoming tournaments at OLV and Immaculata. Good luck girls!
VARSITIY BOYS
The varsity boys participated in the ST. Francis Basketball Tournament over Thanksgiving break. They played hard and ended on the lower side of a very close game. Great effort boys.
JV BOYS
The JV boys have played in two games and came out of both with wins. They have a tough game this weekend against Notre Dames 6th grade team. Let’s go Vikings!
3 GRADE CO-ED
The third graders are putting forth great effort in their games. They played twice and were the underdogs in both games. Good luck this weekend!
1-2 GRADE CO-ED
Our smallest athletes currently have a record of 1-1. Good luck Saturday to our youngest Vikings!!!
PARKINGLOT NOTICE
Parents, please make sure that you drive slowly into the parking lot and while in the parking lot. Children can run out at any time. Please also remember that you CANNOT pass buses when their red lights are flashing – even if they are in our parking lot. DO NOT park in the NO PARKING areas! These are fire lanes and must be kept clear in the event of an emergency. I know that we can be in a rush in the morning, or when picking up, but our children’s safety is of the upmost concern! The Orchard Park Police have been notified by the bus companies that cars are passing them, and they can ticket on our property. Please keep this in mind.
NOTE
If any teachers, parents or coaches would like to add any information in this memo at any time please email or Mrs. Bestpitch at
Please be sure to send the information by Monday to make sure it makes it in the memo for Wednesday.