Weekly Snapshot #11 - Week of November 3, 2025
Week of November 3, 2025
We have made it to November! We should have a few weeks of relative normal before the December madness begins. Be sure to use this time to get in some good work before the Polar Express takes the train off the tracks. Thank you all so much for making Halloween such a special time for our children! I know how exhausting it is to put forth the energy and maintain your patience. You are a wonderful group of educators, and the love you have for what you do is evident. I wish you a calm week ahead! Don’t forget to set clocks back one hour. You get an extra hour of weekend!
Please remember that your websites should always be up-to-date. If you are having a tough time finding time for this, perhaps consider dedicating part of one prep period each week to this effort. If you have copies that need to be made during those preps and that is what is taking time away, Teri and I are always happy to help with that project so that you can do more important work on your prep periods. All you need to do is ask and give us directions.
We will kick off our annual Thanksgiving Food Collection next Thursday. Since our virtue for the month of November is stewardship, this is a good time to teach the lesson that we should always give with the expectation of receiving nothing in return. There is no special dress down associated with the collection. I am attaching the list for each classroom so you know what to anticipate. As we did last year, donations can be placed in the hallway each day, and we will come around to collect on the carts.
Winter Uniforms begin on Monday. The only additional items that may be worn in the classroom are ¼ zip pullovers, sweaters, or sweater vests. Eighth grade on Mondays would be the exception to this rule. Hooded sweatshirts are not part of our regular uniform. Everyone who does not have a medical exemption should be back in regular shoes on Monday.
Please note that Sister Hannah will be traveling on a pilgrimage to Italy from November 9 through November 21, 2025. You will have your class for the regular Religion classes on these days. We hope that Sister Hannah will have a wonderful and safe trip.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
“All the science of the saints is summed up in this: to do all for the love of God.” - St. Alphonsus Liguori
Virtue for the Month of November: Stewardship
All teachers are teachers of the faith in our school, so all teachers may send to the office at any time throughout the month names of students who are modeling the virtue of stewardship. Be on the lookout for those students who give their time and talent to others freely. Who is always willing to pitch in and help others? You are also welcome to discuss the virtue of the month in any class you are teaching. We will announce the names of those students on the loud speaker and place their names on stars which will be displayed for all to see. In this way, we share their light and shine a light on their goodness.
What is Happening?
Monday 11/03/25
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM
Winter Uniforms Begin Today
Kate - Principals Committee Meeting @ 9:30 AM (Zoom)
Tour @ 9:00 AM
Morning Duty
Car: Library/1A
Bus: Art
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H..
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Madelyn
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Meghan
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - Music/Tech - Honors Math
Bus Door: 8A/Art/1A
Tuesday 11/04/25
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Student Council Meeting @ 10:00 AM in Social Hall
HSA Leadership Meeting @ 6:30 PM (Zoom)
Morning Duty
Car: KA/7th
Bus: 5th
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Andrew/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - Honors Math - 7th
Bus Door: Art/1st/4th
Wednesday 11/05/25
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Faculty Prayer in Lobby @ 7:40 AM
Lesson Plans due today
Irish Dance Begins @ 3:10 PM in Gym
Board of Limited Jurisdiction Meeting @ 7:00 PM (St. John the Baptist Room)
Morning Duty
Car: 2A/4th
Bus: Kate
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Maria
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 6th - 3rd
Bus Door: 8th/2B/5th
Thursday 11/06/25
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Chess Club @ 3:10 PM in St. John the Baptist Room
Scholastic Literacy Fair Set-Up Begins
Morning Duty
Carline: 6th/PE
Bus: 2B
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Meghan/Erin
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Carly
Grades 5-8: Andrew
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 4th - 5th
Bus Door: 2A/2B/3rd
Friday 11/07/25
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Kickball Tournament for Grades 5 through 8 @ 1:00 PM (schedule will be sent on Monday)
You may leave as soon as you are finished today.
Morning Duty
Car: 8th/Music
Bus: 3rd
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Lori/Virginia
Grades 5-8: Maria/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Melissa H./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Erin
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - 7th - Spanish
Bus Door: 2A/KA/6th
Notes for November
11/10/25 - Literacy Fair Begins
11/12/25 - Rehearsal for Mass @ 2:00 PM
11/12/25 - Faculty Meeting @ 3:15 PM (St. John the Baptist Room)
11/13/25 - Mass @ 11:00 AM - NJHS Induction Ceremony
11/14/25 - HSA 90s Nostalgia Adult Trivia Night
Thank you for all you do to bring light to our school community!
