December 15, 2017 Backpack News

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!

Saturday, December 16 Journey to Bethlehem after 4:30 p.m. Mass from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20 Advent Rosary 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, December 21 11:15 a.m. dismissal, end of 2nd quarter, begin Christmas Break
December 22-January 2 Christmas Break
Wednesday, January 3 Classes resume
Friday, January 5 Student of the Month after Mass
Tuesday, January 9 Student Council Meeting 2:30 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, January 10 Papa John’s Pizza Night
Friday, January 12 Honor Roll Presentations after Mass
Monday, January 15 NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Day

Student Council Candy Grams 
LAST DAY to purchase Student Council candy grams is Monday, December 18 during lunch periods.
Cost is $1.00 each. Candy Grams will be delivered on Tuesday & Wednesday, December 19 & 20.

8th grade FUNdraising
Lottery Board Fundraiser: Possible winnings of over $10,000,000!! 1 chance for $5, 3 chances for $10. Drawing will be held at 8th Grade Basketball night in the SSPP gym on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. You do NOT have to be present to win. Thank you for your support!

Journey to Bethlehem 
The students and faculty of SS Peter and Paul Catholic School will be participating in the
Journey to Bethlehem this year on Saturday, December 16 from 6-8 pm following the 4:30 Mass.
In this 20 minute “Journey”, you will be part of a re-enactment of the Holy Family’s journey before the birth of Jesus. Students will be part of the townspeople of Bethlehem, Angel Chorus, Shepherds, Wise Men and Holy Family. The “Journey” will take place beginning in the church gathering space, winding through the “town” in the Fellowship Hall downstairs, through the classrooms beneath the church and back into the church upstairs. There will also be a live nativity near Morris Hall and refreshments in Morris Hall.

Holiday Nuts 
Pecan pieces, Pecan halves, Cashews, Mixed Nuts (no peanuts!), English Walnuts. Limited supply of Toasted/Salted Pecan halves. $13 per 1 pound bag, 2 for $25… A portion of the net proceeds will go to the SSPP Annual Fund & the 8th Grade Class Trip. Please see LouAnne at the school office or before/after Masses. Cash or check payable to LouAnne Howard.

REMINDER: VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION IS DUE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017. 

Inserts in today’s Friday Folders: Party Central, Christmas Surprise from Ms. LouAnne, Bulletin (oldest/only), Band Schedule, Altar Server Christmas Card