Bishop Mcvinney School
BishopMcVinneySchool
155 Gordon Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island02905
Phone: (401)781-2370 Fax: (401)785-2618
“We are dedicated to PEACE-MAKING.”
Principal Louis Hebert
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES FOR THE FIRST TRIMESTER WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, FROM 2:45 – 6:00 PM. REPORT CARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 8. MRS BARBARA HAYES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF TITLE I STUDENTS. LETTERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING; PLEASE SIGN A TIME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH HER. IF YOU OWE A TUITION BALANCE, PLEASE SEE MISS DEBBIE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. ANY PERSON OR GUARDIAN UNABLE TO ATTEND MAY CALL THE SCHOOL AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER AT A SUITABLE TIME.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Thank you so much for your generous donation of canned goods during our school’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. A total of 1307 cans were collected, boxed, and delivered by our student council to the food pantry at St. Michael’s Church. . Fr. Dan Sweet on behalf of the entire St. Michael’s Church team wishes to express his gratitude and appreciation for all your efforts to make our Food Drive such a great success. As a Feinstein leadership school, we are committed to helping others who are less fortunate in our community. Because of your efforts many people were able to enjoy a hearty meal on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you.
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS: On Tuesday, November 24th, our 8th graders packed 460 Thanksgiving food baskets for the needy at St. Charles Church. Please see the article and photo of our students and their teacher, Mr. Palmer, on the cover of this week’s Rhode Island Catholic newspaper.
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: On Thursday, December 17th, our school community will celebrate this festive and holy season through the gift of word and song. Christmas carols sung by our school choir and buddy classes as well as a Scripture reading will celebrate, not only the joy of the Christmas season, but the religious significance of our Savior’s birth. You are invited to join us at 9:30 am in the basement of St. Michael’s Church as we come together during this very holy Christmas season
SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS/DELAYS: Our school’s cancellation policies follow that of the Providence public schools. Please watch or listen to the local television and radio stations for cancellation or delay notices.
TUITION PAYMENTS: Please remember that tuition payments are due on the 20th of each month. It is crucial to the operation of this school that all tuition payments are made to the school office on a timely manner. If you are currently behind in your payments, please contact the school office immediately
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS: Catholic high school entrance exams will be given at 8 am on Saturday, December 5th to 8th graders. Students should have contacted the admissions office at the high school of choice to register. A parent or guardian must accompany the student if registration has not been completed. There is also a fee to each prospective Catholic high school. The student should take the exam at the school of first choice. Two #2 pencils are necessary.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Uniform pride has been down so please check the Parent-Student Handbook. Please note that boys and girls in grades 4- 8 are required to wear either yellow or white dress shirts. Ties and belts are mandatory. Shirts and blouses must be neatly tucked in at all times. Proper footwear consists of black or brown shoes and only black sneakers are permitted. White sneakers are only allowed on physical education days. Students’ appearances are a direct reflection of our school and ultimately the greatest benefit of dressing neatly in proper attire is to our students. Please support us in this matter by checking your child’s uniform each day before leaving school. Thank you.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Tuesday, December 8th, marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a holy day of obligation and our school will attend mass together as a faith community. Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. and, as always, you are most welcome to celebrate the liturgy of the mass with us. Our seventh-graders will attend a special mass for elementary schools at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul. They will have lunch and view the movie “St. Bernadette of Lourdes” in the Bishop McVinney Auditorium. Students will return by 2 p.m. and must have a signed permission slip to attend.
BOYS BASKETBALL: Our boys basketball team is undefeated with a perfect 3 – 0 record. Their next game is against St. Joseph’s on Saturday, December 5, at 3 p.m. The game will be played at St. Joseph’s in West Warwick.
GREGG’S GIVING TREE: Once again our school was selected by Gregg’s Restaurants for their Christmas Giving Tree program. Santa and his helpers with the assistance of our good friends at Gregg’s will be making a special appearance at our school on Monday, December 14.
BREAKFAST WITH PROUT: On Tuesday, December 15, members of the Prout National Honor Society will visit with our 2nd graders for a Christmas breakfast. We thank Prout High School for bringing yuletide cheer as well as many goodies for our 2nd graders.
NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to 3-year-olds –Armani / Pre-K – Mya / Miss Tracy K – Derron / Miss Chelsea K – Dae’monye / Grade 1 – Winifred / Grade 2 – Jeanna / Grade 3 – Ariany / Grade 4 – Zaniyah / Grade 5 – Ivanoskit / Grade 6 – Angel / Grade 7 – Salma / Grade 8 – Chelsea
CHRISTMAS VACATION: The last day of school will be on Friday, December 18. School will re-open on Monday, January 4. The school will be open for daycare from 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and from 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on December 31st. Please sign up if you are interested.
AS WE AWAIT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST DURING THIS HOLY SEASON OF ADVENT, LET OUR HEARTS BE FILLED WITH THE PEACE AND JOY OF GOD’S LOVING PRESENCE. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!
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