Principal’s Letter

As local and national election results come in this week, I am reminded regardless of the outcomes, our job remains the same: to live out our Catholic Social Teachings. We are called to stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers, protecting the human dignity of all God’s children, and caring for the poor and marginalized in our society and all of God’s creation. We will continue to live out our mission – teaching your children to be Christ-centered, Empowered Disciples who celebrate diversity and act with courage for the common good. Tomorrow our teachers will be on retreat, reflecting on how they can lead like Jesus: accompanying others, seeing the good and potential in everyone they encounter, and leading with humility and vulnerability. We are all God’s masterpieces; go and do the good works God has called us to do.

This Monday the school and XDC will be closed in honor of Veteran’s Day. We will take time to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. Let us come together to recognize their contributions and reflect on ways to support and show gratitude to all those who have served. Thank you the those veterans who came on campus today to share their personal stories of service with our classes.

Join us next Friday, 11/15, in Egan Hall directly after drop-off for our next Parent Association meeting. There are still a number of Parish school families who have not completed their viewing of the State of the Parish presentation. It is available to view HERE. Click on the School Parish Families option where you can add your name to the list of those who “attended” the State of the Parish, and don’t forget to submit your Fair Share Agreements, which are required for school families paying the Parish tuition rate.

Grand Day is on the horizon for grades 3-5. We will host our special visitors on Wednesday, November 27. Don’t forget to RSVP here. And, yes, we will need volunteers to support this special day. Thank you.

Thank you to Señora Blanca and parents who volunteered and/or donated treats to our Día de los Muertos celebration. Students in fourth and fifth grades participated in this beautiful Mexican holiday where students honored loved ones who have passed.

In gratitude for this community,

Principal Mansfield