Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Principal

Dear Nativity Families,

October is one of our favorite months at Nativity as we honor our Blessed Mother and teach our students the beauty and importance of praying the Rosary. It is a wonderful time to grow in faith, enjoy the changing season, and look forward to the many activities and traditions that bring our community together. And, of course, the cooler temperatures and a little pumpkin spice are also a bonus!

Please mark your calendars for the last week of October, when we will celebrate Wellness Week. Throughout the week, we will focus on wellness in all its forms, reminding our students of the importance of nurturing their minds, bodies, and souls. Along with special dress days, our activities will include praying the Rosary as a school, a pumpkin carving contest, our fourth graders’ Living Saints Museum, and our Math and Science Fair. More detailed information will be shared next week.

I would also like to invite your feedback regarding our 2026 Christmas Program. Traditionally, our program has taken place on a Thursday evening at 6:00pm. This year, we are considering moving the performance to Thursday, December 17, at 1:00pm. in the hope of making participation easier for our students, families, and teachers. We value your input as we consider this change, so please take a moment to respond to the poll included in this newsletter.

Finally, I hope you enjoy a wonderful, extended weekend with your families as we observe Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday and seeing many of you at our school assembly, hosted by our seventh graders.

May God bless you and your families with a peaceful and restful weekend.

Warmly,

Brittany Bateman

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This Week

No School - Monday, October 12th
Choir - Tuesday, October 13th | 7:15am | Enter @ Aftercare Gate
Assembly (7th Grade) -Tuesday, October 13th | 8:00am | HFAC
Run Club - Wednesday, October 14th | 7:30am and 11:45am
Mass - Thursday, October 15th | 8:00am SHARP | Full Dress Uniform Required
Make-Up Picture Day - Thursday, October 15th | Immediately Following Mass
8th Grade to Visit Saints/OLP - Thursday, October 15th | 9:00am-12:00pm
Run Club - Friday, October 16th | 7:30am
Spirit Wear & Minimum Day - Friday, October 16th
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Friday, October 16th | By Appointment | Homeroom Classrooms

The Nativity School would like to welcome all Nativity Community veterans (retired or active duty) to our Veterans Day Celebration.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Coming Up

Assembly - Monday, October 19th | 8:00am | HFAC
Choir - Tuesday, October 20th | 7:15am | Enter @ Aftercare Gate
Run Club - Wednesday, October 21st | 7:30am and 11:45am
Mass - Thursday, October 22nd | 8:00am SHARP | Full Dress Uniform Required
8th Grade with Prayer Partners - Thursday, October 22nd | 8:45am-9:45am
Run Club - Friday, October 23rd | 7:30am
Spirit Wear & Minimum Day - Friday, October 23rd

Click HERE to let us know you will be coming!

Fill out one form per student participant.

FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6, 7 & 8

Email Coach Leadley at coachleadley@nativitymail.org to join the team!

Important Information

SCHOOL VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Thank you to those who have both completed and started the process to fulfill the requirements for volunteering. We couldn't do all the wonderful things we do for your children without the contribution of your time and talents.

Many of you completed your Live Scan, but there is still more to do. The CMG training(s) need to be completed online before your Live Scan can be added to your training record to complete your certification with the Diocese. The Mandated Reporter Training must be completed as well.

Please click HERE for the links to the volunteer requirements for The Nativity School.

Grab Your Nativity Swag Here!!

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Click the logo to check out our store and purchase Nativity Merch!

Just place your order and pick it up at the school office.

The Nativity School PARENT PORTAL

Within our Parent Portal, you will find the school calendar, links to FACTS, Land's End, and Ki's for ordering lunch, information about enrichment classes, volunteer requirements, dress code and so much more.

You will also find a "Classroom Connect" section which houses information available for each grade level. You will find a welcome letter from your teacher, a class schedule (coming in August), supplies information, summer assignments if any and more.

To access the Parent Portal, go to the school website at TheNativitySchool.org, click on COMMUNITY and select Parent Portal. The password is Stars#1. For privacy reasons, please do not share this password with anyone outside the school community. Once you are in the portal, you can access information by clicking on the link in the various boxes. If a link doesn't work, it is because new data is still forthcoming and will be updated when available.

We invite you to look around in the Parent Portal. Please let Heidi or Traci in the school office know if you run into any issues.

Do Not Photograph

Use this link to submit a Do Not Photograph request.

Faith in Action

Virtue: Patience - endurance of suffering or bearing difficulties (especially those caused by others) without resentment or sadness.

Three Grades of Patience:

Basic: Bearing daily difficulties and annoyances without interior complaint.
Progressive: Using hardships and trials as opportunities to grow closer to God and practice virtue.
Heroic: Welcoming crosses out of profound love for God and accepting them with spiritual joy.

This month is dedicated to the Rosary. Please see the link for a family activity:

Rosary_Mini_Art_Story_Study--All_Saints_Play_1_.pdf