Since our week is short, I wanted to touch base with you on a few important items. Students in grades 4-8 will come home this week with an invitation for our Christmas Concert, which will take place on December 15th at 6pm in the church. Since it is a school event, we must follow certain guidelines. Masks must be worn by all. Only two guests per family, not per student, are permitted. Students should be dressed in their holiday best and should be appropriate for church. Many students are arriving at school without masks. While we have a supply of masks here, it is meant to be a backup. The same children arrive daily without masks; please make sure your child has a mask. Although the weather is beginning to turn to cold days, we would still like to get the children outside on milder days. This is not possible when children do not have coats with them. Thank you to those who have already sent in donations for the Babes in Bethlehem program, our Advent program. We will accept donations up until December 17th. With Christmas shopping season upon us, consider using the Scrips program for your shopping this year. Shipping delays are affecting the market, so it is the perfect time to give a gift card! Orders will be placed on Friday, December 3rd, and Friday, December 17th. Tomorrow is dress down for families that sold two or more boxes of chocolate. Friday, December 3rd, is a day off for students; teachers have region wide professional development. Friday, December 10th, is a half day. Wednesday, December 22nd, is a half day and our last day before Christmas break. Pies may be picked up tomorrow at dismissal. Christmas trees and wreaths for the church may be purchased through the rectory. Please see attached. There are still spots available for the 300 Club raffle. November's drawing will be held on Friday, November 26th. Please see attached if you are interested. Thank you for your attention, Mrs. Hynes

Be part of the SOLUTION to childhood cancers and other illnesses. Use the link to register your child/children for the event on Friday, February 5th.

Please click on the link and enjoy your tour of Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Contact secretary@goodcounselsch.org for admission information!

Please click on the link above to learn about our school and find information about applying!

The Archdiocese of NY has created a link for the most recent updates on the Corona virus.

Mr. Tim Gallagher of the FBI will present to our students in grades 5-8 about safely posting on social media.

Please send in any donations for the Babies in Bethlehem program by Wednesday, 12/18. Your support goes far in supporting mothers and children in the Holy Land. Thank you for you generosity.

Our monthly mass, led by the 7th grade, will be on Monday, December 9th, in observance of the Holy Day of Immaculate Conception.

We are all looking forward to a wonderful fair, prepared with love by our HSA moms. Thank you in advance to all crafters, donators and volunteers. Your children will always remember these moments!

Once again, our school will partner with the "Babes in Bethlehem" program to raise awareness and funds for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem. This worthy cause supports mothers and infants in the Holy Land and seeks to provide state-of-the-art medical care at little or no cost to families. Your spare change can make a huge difference in the lives of these families who are literally steps away from where Jesus was born. Donation boxes will go home on Monday and must be returned by Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you in advance.

Report cards will be handed out at parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, November 14th. Conference times are 1-3pm and 6-8pm. Please be mindful of the 5-6 minute limit. Parents are always welcomed to make appointments to meet teachers privately. Please do not bring your children to the conference. Thank you.

Families were encouraged to send $5 to support 'Jeans for Troops' again this year. Students whose families make the contribution can dress down on Friday, November 8th. Since the 8th grade will be out of the building that day to take the Tachs test, only they may dress down on Thursday. Students should wear denim to show their support. They are welcomed to dress in red, white and blue as well.

Congratulations to seventh grader, Alyssa Bringslid, for receiving the CYO Shining Star award. Alyssa is always willing to help, and her cheerful personality brightens our school day!

Don't know what to do with your gently used costumes?? Please consider donating them to a worthy cause. Julia Arnone, class of 2019, is organizing a costume drive for children at the Seamen's Society for Children and Families. Bag the costumes and send to the main office, attention Julia.

Trunk or Treat will go on tomorrow as planned. If any family has a canopy that can be used tomorrow, please contact HSA or the main office.

As discussed at the HSA meeting, a child's struggles in school could be linked to vision. Visit www.covd.org for more information!

It is easy to meet your required $200 donation in Scrips. Register at: www.shopwithscrip.com Click on "register" and then "join a scrip program". Our enrollment code is 39E27D9615822 Thank you in advance! This program helps us keep tuition costs down.

Our annual 5K run takes off on Friday, October 18th, at 5pm.

Our furry friends need blessings too!! Bring your pet for a special blessing at 4pm in the OLGC Church parking lot.