MATER DEI Week-at-a-Glance

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is subject to change without notice.

November 11 - 17, 2012

934 SW Clay Street

Phone: 233-1727 Fax: 233-1728

Website: www.materdeischool.org

Email: materdei@materdeischool.org

Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School— Topeka

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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7:30 am Mass (MDA) Andrew Baum Jacob Keen John Madden

9:00 am Mass (MDHN) Laura Burenheide Emery Eakes Eric Hutley

11:00 am Mass (MDHN) Makara LasKares Saige LasKares James Woods

Breakfast Menu Cook’s Choice, fruit, milk

Breakfast Menu cereal, bagel, fruit or juice, milk

8:05 am—Gr 1-8

Mass by 2T Mackenzie Giefer Logan Eakes Makara LasKares

Breakfast Menu yogurt parfait, fruit or juice, milk

Breakfast Menu cereal, pastry, fruit or juice, milk

Breakfast Menu Cheese quesadilla, fruit, milk

8:05 am—Gr K-8

Mass by 6G Jacob Tritsch Jessica Smith Aiden Renyer

Lunch Menu chicken enchilada casserole, refried beans, salsa, sopa rice, fruit Lunch Aides/Crossing Guards: Laura Burenheide Samantha Calvin Riley Champney

Lunch Menu nuggets, nachos, green beans, sliced tomatoes, oranges Lunch Aides/Crossing Guards: Eric Cooper Bella Currah Matt Daigler

Lunch Menu BBQ meatballs, peas, carrots, buttered noodles, roll, rosie applesauce Lunch Aides/Crossing Guards: Cade Dennis Emery Eakes Liz Emmert

Lunch Menu Franksgiving Lunch turkey, mash potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit Lunch Aides/Crossing Guards: Tobin Gearhart Rachel Grollmes Gage Jennings

Lunch Menu Sandwich, raw veggies, fruit, cookies Lunch Aides/Crossing Guards: Matt Jones Josh Kamer Saige LasKares

5:00 pm Mass (MDA) Frances Befort Brandy Diaz Jordan Diaz

5:00 pm Mass (MDHN)

Laura Burenheide

Emilio Jaramillo

Robert Meidinger

Our Mission: Based on the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church, in partnership with the family and parish community, Mater Dei Catholic School will provide each child the opportunity

to reach their potential and to develop the academic, technological and social skills necessary to become lifelong learners who serve God in our community and the world.

Happy Birthday Fr. Peter

5:30 - 7:00 pm School Council PMR

Spirit Day 6:30 - 7:30 pm

First Reconciliation Prayer Service RH

To our men and women in uniform… Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom!

Reminder: Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends on Monday, November 19th.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises

of Christ.

Hayden Open House 2:00 - 4:00 pm For all parishioners, especially families of 7th and 8th graders.

2nd Gr. Field Trip Spirit Day

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for all our children at Mater Dei School. Bless them and their families.

Children’s Christmas Sale

Time to start sending in new and gently used items for the Children’s Christmas Sale. Items such as games, toys, and DVDs or CDs may be sent to the school office. Al-ways in need of gifts for men, such as gloves, tools, hats, etc. Knick-knacks are always good. Items can be new or

used. Thank you for your participation and cooperation. Merry Christmas.

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Thank you for your Faith Commitments! Let us pray for each other as we strive

to grow in faith!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 11

Veterans Day Hayden Open House

12 First Reconciliation Prayer Service

13 School Council

15 Fr. Peter’s Birthday Spirit Day Franksgiving Lunch

19 Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends

21 - 26 Thanksgiving Vacation Teacher In-Service on Monday

27 Classes Resume

Benjamin Franklin wanted our national bird to be the wild turkey instead of the eagle.

Operation Christmas Child--Donations are due on

Monday, November 19th. A flyer was sent home Wednesday. More information can be accessed

on our website.

Prayer List: Please join your prayer with ours for: Barbara & Warren Bottenberg, Bobby Darrough, Brody Keil, Bryce Kalas, Chase Ensley, Ciera Belaire-Serna, Dean Zepp, DJ

Elam, Donald Lem, Ed Lambrecht, Edward Dawson, Frank Jaramillo, Jason Brown, Jennifer Towle, Joe Johnson, John Harrington, Keith Shaffer, Ken Zweig, Kent LasKares, Larry Ortiz, Laura Ward, LeAnn Petrie, Lola Martinez, Luther Fluke, Lyle Giersch, Margaret Schaeffer, Mary Meier, Michele Anguiano, Mike Houser, Nicki Hidalgo, Sara Essman, Sara Ratzenberger, Scott Weiland, Sr. Mary Corita Conlan, Tom Esquibel, Wilma Ervin and Wyatt Rutherford. For the special intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts.

It’s November We are creating a “gratitude page” for the newsletter. Tell us why your family is grateful. Please start your sentence with “We are thankful for …”or “We are grateful for…” Email Ms. Valdivia at valdiviaamaterdeichool.org. Or send in a written note. Looking forward to your participation.

Thank you Raymie for sending in a picture for the Fitness Tree. Raymie enjoyed “tubing” on Lake Perry during her summer vacation..

The Fall Bazaar was wonderful!

Thank you to all our families for making the Fall Bazaar a

success. Thank you Kevin and

Lydia Schmidt for

coordinating this year’s Bazaar.

Thanksgiving Food/Supply Drive Suggestions Pre-K/Kindergarten: soups First Grade: snacks: crackers, pretzels, peanut butter, jelly

Second Grade: boxed meals: mac-n-cheese, Hamburger Helper Third Grade: bread, muffin and cornbread mixes Fourth Grade: fruit cups, applesauce, raisins, pudding, Jello Fifth Grade: breakfast cereals, pop tarts, oatmeal Sixth Grade: dry goods: flour, sugar, salt pepper Seventh Grade: toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, napkins Eighth Grade: canned fruits and vegetables This is just a suggested list for the food drive. We will gladly accept any donated item. Children can do extra things around the home to “earn” an item. Feel free to write what the child has done to earn that particular item. Again, we express our gratitude for your generosity. God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Monday,

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ovember 19th

What kind of key can’t open doors?

A Turkey!

Picture Orders Due date: Friday, November 16th Please send in your order form and payment to the school office.

Norman Rockwell - “Thanksgiving”

originally titled “Freedom from Want” is one of

the paintings from the Four Freedom

series.