ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD
GUIDANCE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
EACH WEEK THE ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD
provides all the information you need to know and links to things that you might need to cross off your list. Stay organized by reading it every week and making sure that you add events and deadlines to your calendar!
LET'S DO IT!
DATES TO REMEMBER
1/25-1/31 - Catholic Schools Week
1/27 - Catholic Schools Week MassMass on Monday this week - 2nd Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 Wear your best uniform to school
1/28 - Buddy Day & Door Decorating Contest Pajama Day
1/29 - Annual Day of Giving
1/29 - Dodgeball Tournament & Ice Cream Social - 1:00
Afternoon celebration for teachers and staff Free Dress Day
1/30 - Talent Show - 1:20
Lite Brite Dress up Day - Wear Bright Colors
1/31 - Bible Bee - 8:15
Scrabble Day - Wear a Plain T-shirt w/ appropriate bottoms
2/5 - School Mass - 8th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/6 - Prayer & Praise Assembly / 2nd Quarter Excellence - 8:15
2/12 - School Mass - Kindergarten Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/14 - Valentines Parties - 2:30
2/17 - No School - Presidents Day
2/19 - School Mass - 7th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15
2/20 - Middle School History Day 2/26- School Mass - 1st Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 3/3-3/7 - ITBS Testing
Catholic Schools Week
January 25-31
The last week in January is National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) recognizing Catholic Schools as a great gift to the Church and nation. We will be celebrating St. Columba School all week with several activities and dress up days. Students will come to school dressed in outfits for that days theme and following our free dress guidelines HERE. This year we are embracing the Snowdown theme of board games. Students have voted on their favorite school lunches which will be served throughout the week.
Monday, January 27
School Mass with Fr. Derek Scott from the Diocese of Pueblo - 8:15
Dress up Day: Mr. Chick’s wear your best school uniform day Activity: Classroom activity related to the vocation of the clergy
Tuesday, January 28
Dress up Day: Pajama Day
Activities: Classroom door decorating contest Buddy classes get together for an activity and a fun board game photo booth.
Wednesday, January 29 - Annual Day of Giving
Dress up Day: Free Dress for Day of Giving
Activities: Students and Staff Dodgeball Tournament for 4th-8th grade, K-3 afternoon of games. Ice cream social for all - 1:00-3:00 Afternoon Celebration for Teachers and Staff in appreciation for all they do to make our school great.
Thursday, January 30
Dress up Day: Lite Bright Day - Dress in Bright Colors Activity: Talent Show - 1:20
Friday, January 31
Dress up Day: Scrabble Day - Wear a plain shirt with appropriate bottoms. “Scrabble tile” stickers will be provided by the school.
Activity: Bible Bee Spelling Bee with terms used in the Bible and the Catholic Church - 8:15
Science
fun with MS Steam Elective and 1st Grade Field Trip to Powerho
Countdown to Day of Giving - Classroom Prizes & Challenges Await!
Let's join together and support everything we love about St. Columba on Wednesday, January 29th!
The Classroom with the Most Donors by Noon Receives Crumbl Cookies & Milk or Root Beer Floats (Students will Vote) and Free Dress Day
The Classroom with the Most Overall Donors Receives Grades 6-8
Bowling or Ice Skating Party with Hot Cocoa (Students will Vote) Grades Pre-K - 5 Bowling Party
The Classroom with the Most Money Raised Receives Classroom Lunch Party of Choice and Free Dress Day
Every Classroom that Reaches 100% Participation Receives Wendy’s Burgers, Fries & Frosty Party and Free Dress Day
The schedule for Wednesday, January 29th includes: FREE DRESS DAY FOR ALL 1pm Grades 4-8 Student vs. Staff Dodgeball Tournament and K-3 Afternoon of Fun and Games
A schoolwide Ice Cream Celebration will close the day before dismissal
After School Celebration for Teachers and Staff in appreciation for all they do
We will provide a number of exciting updates on classroom and donor challenges throughout Giving Day. As we work toward 100% participation, let’s celebrate our collective achievements as a community.
To see your student's classroom/grade participation please visit the Leaderboard/Challenges page on the menu bar
Named in honor of our founding year, the 1882 Giving Society recognizes individuals, families, and businesses who make annual gifts (including matching gifts) for $1,882 or more in support of St. Columba's Annual Campaign Membership is renewable annually. Society members receive special recognition in St Columba's Annual Report and are invited to special events including a celebration following the Day of Giving. The society celebrates donors who represent every constituency, including parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners, and our many friends of St Columba School. We thank each donor for their generosity and commitment to the students, teachers, and families that St. Columba serves. To become an 1882 Giving Society Member today, please visit https://stcolumbaschoolgiving org or contact giving@stcolumbaschooldurango.org.
St. Columba School Business Sponsorship Info: Sponsorships are annual and launch every year on Giving Day. To view sponsorship opportunities, click here. To become a sponsor, please email Danielle Enea, volunteer Day of Giving coordinator at denea@stcolumbaschooldurango.org.
Kitchen Help Needed
We are so grateful that we have amazing volunteers that help our chef, Kristyn Winn, serve lunch to our students each day.
We are currently in need of an additional volunteer to help out in the kitchen on Wednesdays. If you are looking to check off some of your service hours in a fun environment, please swing by the kitchen to coordinate with Kristyn or let the office know so we can connect you.
History Day Judges Needed
While there are few people who would list their career as historians, anyone who has written a research paper can judge a History Day project. There are well defined criteria that we can share that make it pretty straight forward. Would you consider helping out with this event? It will be on Thursday, February 20, from 8:00 until about noon.
If you are able to assist, please let the office know.
THE PRESCHOOL CORNER
