December 2, 2002

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.    Free Family Program:  The American Red Cross Holiday Music Spectacular featuring musical guests live in concert will be held on Tuesday, December 17 at
6 pm at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.  No ticket is needed.

2.    Weekly Religion Ideas: 
        For Teachers:  During the Advent season we begin to ponder questions about "Our Story" as Catholics.  What Makes Us Catholic:  Eight Gifts for Life is an excellent tool in this exploration of our faith.  Written in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, this book explores those brighter elements of Catholicism that make it strong and, according to the author, still worthy of belief during this climate of disenchantment.  The author is Thomas H. Groome a professor of Theology at Boston College, and leading theologian in the area of Religious Education.  Published by Harper:  San Francisco 2002

        Curriculum Ideas:  Any teachers need some great project for the Advent season???  Well, the Catechist Magazine for November/December has a lot of great ideas to get the children thinking about keeping "Christ in Christmas."  Wonder how Greek children celebrate Christmas?  How about having a birthday cake for Jesus?  They also have some great family activities that can be sent home.  This magazine series is full of fabulous articles and helpful hints every month.   Check it out!

        Resources:  www.Americancatholic.org      
 This website is a resource provided by St. Anthony Publishing, who prints the Catholic Updates and Scripture from Scratch pamphlets.  This site not only can easily access any of the above publications by topic but provides things such as Saint of the day, minute meditations and the daily Catholic Question.  November 25th the question was:  Are Angels and Saints the same thing?  This is a valuable resource for the individual and the classroom.

3.  Video Library:  The Video Library at 197 East Gay Street will be closed December 30 through January 3 for inventory.  No videos will be available during those dates.

4.    LPDC Meeting:  The Diocesan LPDC will meet at Saint Anthony School, Columbus on December 12.  All teachers wishing to submit materials to the LPDC should send their data to the Personnel Office, 197 East Gay Street, Columbus   43215.

5.    Enrollment Closed:  Open enrollment for health benefits closed as of November 15th.

6.    OSU Fee Waiver Requests:  Spring Quarter fee waiver requests are due Friday, January 17.  Request forms are available on-line.  Consult your computer technologist if you are unsure how to access the waiver request form.

7.    Congratulations to . . .
        Margie Ford, teacher at Saint Paul School, who recently received National Board Certification.

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