Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay St. Topeka, Kansas 66606 Phone: 785-233-1727 Fax: 785-233-1728

Mater Dei Catholic School

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, technologi-cal and social skills necessary to become lifelong learners who serve God in our community and the world.

October 16 - 22, 2016 Weekly Newsletter

934 SW Clay Street Topeka, Kansas 66606 Phone: 785-233-1727 Fax: 785-233-1728 Website: materdeischool.org E-mail: materdei@materdeischool.org . Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School—Topeka

Be holy be excellent love one another

Something to Think About

“The education of children and young people is such an important task in forming them as free and responsible human beings. It af-firms their dignity as an inalienable gift that flows from our origi-nal creation as children made in the image and likeness of God. And because education truly forms human beings, it is especially the duty and responsibility of the Church, who is called to serve mankind from the heart of God and in such a way that no other institution can.”

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis)

On October 20th and 21st, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in individual classrooms for PreK-3rd grade. For 4th-8th grade will meet in the gym for conferences. Your scheduled con-ference/s was sent home on Thursday, October 13th. If you have not received a notice, please notify the school office. BE HEARD Keep these principles in mind for a great parent–teacher confer-ence: Best intentions assumed Emphasis on learning Home–school collaboration Examples and evidence Active listening Respect for all Dedication to follow-up

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Mater Dei students watched

Topeka High School‘s

Homecoming Parade Kindergarten Class at the Pumpkin Patch

Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay St. Topeka, Kansas 66606 Phone: 785-233-1727 Fax: 785-233-1728

October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

16 8:00-11:00 am Knights of Columbus Breakfast MD Cafeteria

17

Volleyball Tournament 6:00 pm A Bracket

18 8:00 am All School Mass by 8W Andrew 8; Quincy 6;

Gabe 6

Volleyball Tournament 6:00 pm C Bracket 7:00 pm B Bracket

19 Spirit Day

20

21

22 Soccer Tournament

10:00 am Hayden Soccer Field

chicken sandwich cooked carrots cooked broccoli potato wedges

mixed fruit

Lunch Servers: Erick T.; Averey W.

beef & noodles mashed potatoes

green beans muffins

fruit

Lunch Servers: Eli T.; Gracie W.

enchiladas refried beans

rice strawberries/pears

Lunch Servers: Nate W.; Brandon T.

Every morning the students and staff of Mater Dei Catholic School begin the day with prayer. Please join your prayer with ours for: Andrew Piazza, Blake Cazier, Bea Rocha, Marsha Conell, Yvette Brooks, Jeremy Cromwell, Ashley Brock, Gina Dodd, Benny Lopez, Toby C., Joe Frederick, Addie Tanking, Gene Ralston, Jeremy Main, Myrt Falk, Melissa Turner, Xavier Vega, Russ Freel, Isaiah Roeder, Lynee Davis, Bob Darrough, Leslie Wartick, Michael Stovall, Gary Laubach, Frank Vargas, II, Cindy Cook, and Shian S. For intentions you hold within the silence of your heart.

PRAYER LIST

As your children begin wearing warmer clothing, be sure to mark jackets and hoodies with their names.

Remember, every day is a P.E. day. Please wear sneakers to class.

Pictures taken by 3rd grade student.

Did you know

that Fr. Pilcher

visits MD class-

rooms to teach

the children

about the Mass?

You make me smile.

Mater Dei Catholic School 934 SW Clay St. Topeka, Kansas 66606 Phone: 785-233-1727 Fax: 785-233-1728

Treat your family to dinner at

Panera Bread located at 1421

SW Wanamaker Rd.

Mater Dei Parish Fall Bazaar Preview Night Saturday, November 5th

Fall Bazaar and Turkey Dinner Sunday, November 6th