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Newsletter November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024
The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  Please see the Zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://maryofnazareth-org.zoom.us/j/84466288088?pwd=mdGScQ7gOYwbEmHLNPdgbxvhl2srbx.1

Meeting ID: 844 6628 8088
Passcode: 908366
Dates to Remember
PLEASE NOTE:  DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The online school calendar is available HERE  and on the website under "Current Families".

TONIGHT:   Quarterly HSA Meeting 6:00 pm - VIRTUAL  
Last days:   Cub Scouts' "Scouting for Food" Drive
Sat., Nov. 16:   Audition Workshop for Spring 2025 Musical 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (details below)
Mon., Nov. 18:   8th grade Cap and Gown pictures and picture make-up day
Wed., Nov. 20:   Restaurant Night - Taco Bamba Taqueria, Gaithersburg
Thurs., Nov. 21:   Sports Committee Meeting 7:00 pm KFC - All are welcome
Fri., Nov. 22:   Intramural Super Bowl
Mon., Nov. 25:   Grandparents' Day - see letter and schedule HERE
Nov. 27 - Dec. 1:  NO SCHOOL   Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon., Dec. 2:   Classes Resume
Fri., Dec. 6:   Schoolwide Mass  KFC 10:30 am  All are welcome
Sat., Dec. 7:   Breakfast with Santa (See information below and purchase tickets HERE )
Wed., Dec. 11:   Homeroom Spelling Bees
Thurs., Dec. 12:  Christmas Concert  
Sat., Dec.14:   Auditions for Spring Musical 10am-1pm
Tues., Dec. 17:   Band Concert
Fri., Dec. 20:  NOON DISMISSAL   Start of Christmas Holiday  NO AFTERCARE
Dec. 21 - Jan. 5:  Christmas Holiday
Mon., Jan. 6:  Classes Resume
Fri., Jan. 10:   Schoolwide Mass  10:00 am KFC  All are welcome
Fri., Jan. 17:  NOON DISMISSAL     End of 2nd quarter
Mon., Jan. 20:  NO SCHOOL   MLK birthday observance & Inauguration Day
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1:   Catholic Schools Week
Notes from the Office
  • The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  The Zoom link is above and has been emailed to all families.
  • All students are now required to be in complete Winter uniforms.  Please see uniform requirements HERE and direct any questions to Mrs. Schultz at kschultz@maryofnazareth.org.
  • "Scouting for Food"  grocery bags are due no later than Friday, Nov. 15.  The collection benefits St. Martin's Food Pantry.  
  • Picture make-ups and 8th grade Cap and Gown pictures will be taken next  Monday, November 18.   Make-ups are for re-takes or for students who missed the original picture day. Fall OR winter dress uniforms must be worn for pictures.  No PE uniforms for pictures.
  • Grandparents' Day is Monday, Nov. 25.  See letter and schedule HERE .
  • This year, Breakfast with Santa will return on Saturday, December 7.  The breakfast will sell  out quickly.  See ticket information HERE . 
  • We need VOLUNTEERS to make Breakfast with Santa a success.  Please click HERE to view opportunities and to sign up.
  • Congratulations to our 5th - 8th graders who achieved Honor Roll status for the first quarter.  See Honor Roll list HERE .  
  • Applications for  2025-2026    (FOR STUDENTS NEW TO MoN ONLY)   are now open.   Since we are at maximum capacity for this year, we expect to have very limited openings in grades 1-7 for 2025-2026.  If you have a child who is a sibling of a current student, and you are thinking of enrolling that child for next school year,  please apply early.  This is especially important for Pre-K students, as that class will fill very quickly. Pre-K applications are due by Friday, December 6.   Current students will re-enroll in early January, 2025.   Direct questions to Mrs. Wray in the office. 
Reminders:  
  • Student  absence from school must be reported to the office no later than 8:45 am each day that they will not be in school.  Please email attendance@maryofnazareth.org and list your child's full name, homeroom, and reason for absence.  
  • Please remember to put your child's FULL NAME in  EVERY PERSONAL ITEM  you send to school.  Please check the Lost and Found in the hallway while you are here for conferences.  The Lost and Found will be emptied on Monday, November 11.
  • Show your appreciation to our dedicated teachers and staff.  Individual families may sign up, or groups of families may join together to sponsor a much-appreciated meal.  Link to sign up  HERE .  Please direct questions to the HSA at monhsa@maryofnazareth.org.
  • Be a recess monitor!  Open to parents in grades 1-8 - hours are from 11:30 - 1:00 on full days of school. Click HERE to sign up.  
HOT TOPICS

SpongeBob the Musical:
Audition Workshop & Parent Information Meeting
 
November 16 th , 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the MPR  
(Parent Meeting from 10:00-11:00 am)
Check in at 9:45 am!

Students in grades 5–8 are eligible to participate: Sign up here  

Audition Workshop: Not required, but helps students prepare for auditions. It’s a great way to see if a musical is for you! Those interested in Stage Crew are welcome to join the fun!

Parent Information Meeting: For new and returning families to understand the expectations and commitments required to be in production. Parents will learn about the overall schedule, school requirements, and the many volunteer jobs needed to support the production.

What will happen at the workshop? Students will learn songs from the show, work on a dance number, and play fun improv games. No preparation is needed. Students should bring a snack, lunch, and water, and wear clothing and shoes that they can move in (no Crocs, flip flops, boots).

Auditions for SpongeBob the Musical will be held on Saturday December 14, 2024. Rehearsals begin in January. Details will be announced in the upcoming newsletters. If you have questions or are interested in helping, please contact the Director, Mrs. Roxanne Stone, at  monmusicaltheatre@gmail.com.

Show Dates: Friday April 4, Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 2025.
Click Here to Participate in Annual Giving and Help Your Grade Win Ultimate Day!

Spelling Bee 2024-2025

Each year, Mary of Nazareth School hosts a Spelling Bee during Catholic Schools Week for students in first through eighth grades. To qualify for that event, students must compete in their Homeroom-level Spelling Bees. Please see below for details on both the homeroom and school-wide bees. If you have any questions, please contact Nicholas Humphries at  nhumphries@maryofnazareth.org.

Homeroom Bees
Date: Throughout the day on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Parents/Visitors: Do NOT attend
Location: in each homeroom

Though strongly encouraged, students are not required to study for their Homeroom Bee; however, all students will be required to participate. If a student is absent on the day of the Homeroom Bee, there is no makeup date.

For Grades 3-8, a winner and runner-up are identified for each homeroom. The winner will compete in the School-wide Bee, and the runner-up should be prepared to participate in case the winner is unable.
For Grades 1&2, two winners from each homeroom are determined and both will move onto the School-wide Bee.
 
School-Wide Spelling Bee*
Date: 1:30pm on Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Parents/Visitors: Welcome to attend.
Location: Grades 3-8 Bee in the KFC, Grades 1&2 Bee in the MPR

 *As you can see, the "school-wide" Bee is technically two bees, running concurrently.

Tuition Assistance - 2025-2026 Now Open

Applications for tuition assistance for the  2025-2026  school year are now open.  All applications will be submitted through TADS at the link HERE .  (Click on "Financial Aid Assessment" and log into your account.)   

The deadline for applications for  grades Pre-K through 8 is   Friday, February 21, 2025.   The deadline for High School applications ( grades 9-12) is  Monday, December 16, 2024.   THESE ARE HARD DEADLINES.  

One application per family qualifies you to be considered for assistance from the Archdiocese of Washington (grades Pre-K through 8th) and Mary of Nazareth School (grades K through 8th).  Please see information on the Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance Program  HERE . 
 
If you have any questions about tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Andrea Murphy at amurphy@maryofnazareth.org.
HSA NEWS


Each person eating breakfast must have a ticket.  Tickets are $10 PER PERSON.
You may still attend the event, visit Santa, and shop at the gift shop without a ticket. 

The number of tickets is limited and the breakfast will sell out quickly.  Get your tickets NOW!

We need volunteers!  There are lots of jobs available.  Click HERE to sign up.

HSA Event Chairs Needed

The HSA is in need of chairpersons for the following schoolwide events.  Please email monhsa@maryofnazareth.org with questions or to volunteer.  

Breakfast with Santa:   Decorations chair needed.  This year:  Saturday, December 7.

May Crowning :    Celebrated on the first Friday in May each year.  It is the day we honor Mary, Queen of May.  The community donates flowers, and the entire student body attends Mass in the KFC where the 8th grade students crown Mary .  Following Mass, the 8th graders and their parents enjoy a special lunch in the Multi-Purpose Room.  This year:  Friday, May 2.

Taco Bamba Restaurant Fundraiser - Wed., Nov. 20

Please join the MARY OF NAZARETH community for our next Restaurant Fundraiser at TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, November 20 from 9 am to 9 pm.

Taco Bamba will donate 20 % of credited sales to the Mary Of Nazareth HSA.

Purchases can be in-person(dine-in or carry out) OR online.
Gift card purchases also count as a qualifying order!  (No phone in orders or 3rd party orders)

IN ORDER for Mary of Nazareth to earn credit from the sale, you must:

1. MENTION that you’re ordering for the MoN Restaurant Night, or...
2. Enter the code: GIVE20 in the coupon code area at check-out when ordering online. Click on the TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA WEBSITE.

TACO Bamba Taqueria, 670 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Click Here to Donate!
SPORTS NEWS
 
 
2nd Grade Basketball 

In preparation for league play, we will offer three clinics at Mary of Nazareth KFC on Saturday, November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th.  The first coed clinic will be Saturday, 11/16, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the KFC.  All 2nd grade boys and girls who are signed up for the Gaithersburg League are welcome to attend.    

K through 1st Grade Basketball

The first practice will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.   
 
We will need parent volunteers to help coach the teams - please reach out to Joe Cwiklinski at  josephcwiklinski@gmail.com  if you are interested.  This is a great opportunity to get involved at MoN!  Remember, parent coaches must be cleared through the VIRTUS Child Protection Program.
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Newsletter November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024
The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  Please see the Zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://maryofnazareth-org.zoom.us/j/84466288088?pwd=mdGScQ7gOYwbEmHLNPdgbxvhl2srbx.1

Meeting ID: 844 6628 8088
Passcode: 908366
Dates to Remember
PLEASE NOTE:  DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The online school calendar is available HERE  and on the website under "Current Families".

TONIGHT:   Quarterly HSA Meeting 6:00 pm - VIRTUAL  
Last days:   Cub Scouts' "Scouting for Food" Drive
Sat., Nov. 16:   Audition Workshop for Spring 2025 Musical 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (details below)
Mon., Nov. 18:   8th grade Cap and Gown pictures and picture make-up day
Wed., Nov. 20:   Restaurant Night - Taco Bamba Taqueria, Gaithersburg
Thurs., Nov. 21:   Sports Committee Meeting 7:00 pm KFC - All are welcome
Fri., Nov. 22:   Intramural Super Bowl
Mon., Nov. 25:   Grandparents' Day - see letter and schedule HERE
Nov. 27 - Dec. 1:  NO SCHOOL   Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon., Dec. 2:   Classes Resume
Fri., Dec. 6:   Schoolwide Mass  KFC 10:30 am  All are welcome
Sat., Dec. 7:   Breakfast with Santa (See information below and purchase tickets HERE )
Wed., Dec. 11:   Homeroom Spelling Bees
Thurs., Dec. 12:  Christmas Concert  
Sat., Dec.14:   Auditions for Spring Musical 10am-1pm
Tues., Dec. 17:   Band Concert
Fri., Dec. 20:  NOON DISMISSAL   Start of Christmas Holiday  NO AFTERCARE
Dec. 21 - Jan. 5:  Christmas Holiday
Mon., Jan. 6:  Classes Resume
Fri., Jan. 10:   Schoolwide Mass  10:00 am KFC  All are welcome
Fri., Jan. 17:  NOON DISMISSAL     End of 2nd quarter
Mon., Jan. 20:  NO SCHOOL   MLK birthday observance & Inauguration Day
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1:   Catholic Schools Week
Notes from the Office
  • The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  The Zoom link is above and has been emailed to all families.
  • All students are now required to be in complete Winter uniforms.  Please see uniform requirements HERE and direct any questions to Mrs. Schultz at kschultz@maryofnazareth.org.
  • "Scouting for Food"  grocery bags are due no later than Friday, Nov. 15.  The collection benefits St. Martin's Food Pantry.  
  • Picture make-ups and 8th grade Cap and Gown pictures will be taken next  Monday, November 18.   Make-ups are for re-takes or for students who missed the original picture day. Fall OR winter dress uniforms must be worn for pictures.  No PE uniforms for pictures.
  • Grandparents' Day is Monday, Nov. 25.  See letter and schedule HERE .
  • This year, Breakfast with Santa will return on Saturday, December 7.  The breakfast will sell  out quickly.  See ticket information HERE . 
  • We need VOLUNTEERS to make Breakfast with Santa a success.  Please click HERE to view opportunities and to sign up.
  • Congratulations to our 5th - 8th graders who achieved Honor Roll status for the first quarter.  See Honor Roll list HERE .  
  • Applications for  2025-2026    (FOR STUDENTS NEW TO MoN ONLY)   are now open.   Since we are at maximum capacity for this year, we expect to have very limited openings in grades 1-7 for 2025-2026.  If you have a child who is a sibling of a current student, and you are thinking of enrolling that child for next school year,  please apply early.  This is especially important for Pre-K students, as that class will fill very quickly. Pre-K applications are due by Friday, December 6.   Current students will re-enroll in early January, 2025.   Direct questions to Mrs. Wray in the office. 
Reminders:  
  • Student  absence from school must be reported to the office no later than 8:45 am each day that they will not be in school.  Please email attendance@maryofnazareth.org and list your child's full name, homeroom, and reason for absence.  
  • Please remember to put your child's FULL NAME in  EVERY PERSONAL ITEM  you send to school.  Please check the Lost and Found in the hallway while you are here for conferences.  The Lost and Found will be emptied on Monday, November 11.
  • Show your appreciation to our dedicated teachers and staff.  Individual families may sign up, or groups of families may join together to sponsor a much-appreciated meal.  Link to sign up  HERE .  Please direct questions to the HSA at monhsa@maryofnazareth.org.
  • Be a recess monitor!  Open to parents in grades 1-8 - hours are from 11:30 - 1:00 on full days of school. Click HERE to sign up.  
HOT TOPICS

SpongeBob the Musical:
Audition Workshop & Parent Information Meeting
 
November 16 th , 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the MPR  
(Parent Meeting from 10:00-11:00 am)
Check in at 9:45 am!

Students in grades 5–8 are eligible to participate: Sign up here  

Audition Workshop: Not required, but helps students prepare for auditions. It’s a great way to see if a musical is for you! Those interested in Stage Crew are welcome to join the fun!

Parent Information Meeting: For new and returning families to understand the expectations and commitments required to be in production. Parents will learn about the overall schedule, school requirements, and the many volunteer jobs needed to support the production.

What will happen at the workshop? Students will learn songs from the show, work on a dance number, and play fun improv games. No preparation is needed. Students should bring a snack, lunch, and water, and wear clothing and shoes that they can move in (no Crocs, flip flops, boots).

Auditions for SpongeBob the Musical will be held on Saturday December 14, 2024. Rehearsals begin in January. Details will be announced in the upcoming newsletters. If you have questions or are interested in helping, please contact the Director, Mrs. Roxanne Stone, at  monmusicaltheatre@gmail.com.

Show Dates: Friday April 4, Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 2025.
Click Here to Participate in Annual Giving and Help Your Grade Win Ultimate Day!

Spelling Bee 2024-2025

Each year, Mary of Nazareth School hosts a Spelling Bee during Catholic Schools Week for students in first through eighth grades. To qualify for that event, students must compete in their Homeroom-level Spelling Bees. Please see below for details on both the homeroom and school-wide bees. If you have any questions, please contact Nicholas Humphries at  nhumphries@maryofnazareth.org.

Homeroom Bees
Date: Throughout the day on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Parents/Visitors: Do NOT attend
Location: in each homeroom

Though strongly encouraged, students are not required to study for their Homeroom Bee; however, all students will be required to participate. If a student is absent on the day of the Homeroom Bee, there is no makeup date.

For Grades 3-8, a winner and runner-up are identified for each homeroom. The winner will compete in the School-wide Bee, and the runner-up should be prepared to participate in case the winner is unable.
For Grades 1&2, two winners from each homeroom are determined and both will move onto the School-wide Bee.
 
School-Wide Spelling Bee*
Date: 1:30pm on Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Parents/Visitors: Welcome to attend.
Location: Grades 3-8 Bee in the KFC, Grades 1&2 Bee in the MPR

 *As you can see, the "school-wide" Bee is technically two bees, running concurrently.

Tuition Assistance - 2025-2026 Now Open

Applications for tuition assistance for the  2025-2026  school year are now open.  All applications will be submitted through TADS at the link HERE .  (Click on "Financial Aid Assessment" and log into your account.)   

The deadline for applications for  grades Pre-K through 8 is   Friday, February 21, 2025.   The deadline for High School applications ( grades 9-12) is  Monday, December 16, 2024.   THESE ARE HARD DEADLINES.  

One application per family qualifies you to be considered for assistance from the Archdiocese of Washington (grades Pre-K through 8th) and Mary of Nazareth School (grades K through 8th).  Please see information on the Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance Program  HERE . 
 
If you have any questions about tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Andrea Murphy at amurphy@maryofnazareth.org.
HSA NEWS


Each person eating breakfast must have a ticket.  Tickets are $10 PER PERSON.
You may still attend the event, visit Santa, and shop at the gift shop without a ticket. 

The number of tickets is limited and the breakfast will sell out quickly.  Get your tickets NOW!

We need volunteers!  There are lots of jobs available.  Click HERE to sign up.

HSA Event Chairs Needed

The HSA is in need of chairpersons for the following schoolwide events.  Please email monhsa@maryofnazareth.org with questions or to volunteer.  

Breakfast with Santa:   Decorations chair needed.  This year:  Saturday, December 7.

May Crowning :    Celebrated on the first Friday in May each year.  It is the day we honor Mary, Queen of May.  The community donates flowers, and the entire student body attends Mass in the KFC where the 8th grade students crown Mary .  Following Mass, the 8th graders and their parents enjoy a special lunch in the Multi-Purpose Room.  This year:  Friday, May 2.

Taco Bamba Restaurant Fundraiser - Wed., Nov. 20

Please join the MARY OF NAZARETH community for our next Restaurant Fundraiser at TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, November 20 from 9 am to 9 pm.

Taco Bamba will donate 20 % of credited sales to the Mary Of Nazareth HSA.

Purchases can be in-person(dine-in or carry out) OR online.
Gift card purchases also count as a qualifying order!  (No phone in orders or 3rd party orders)

IN ORDER for Mary of Nazareth to earn credit from the sale, you must:

1. MENTION that you’re ordering for the MoN Restaurant Night, or...
2. Enter the code: GIVE20 in the coupon code area at check-out when ordering online. Click on the TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA WEBSITE.

TACO Bamba Taqueria, 670 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Click Here to Donate!
SPORTS NEWS
 
 
2nd Grade Basketball 

In preparation for league play, we will offer three clinics at Mary of Nazareth KFC on Saturday, November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th.  The first coed clinic will be Saturday, 11/16, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the KFC.  All 2nd grade boys and girls who are signed up for the Gaithersburg League are welcome to attend.    

K through 1st Grade Basketball

The first practice will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.   
 
We will need parent volunteers to help coach the teams - please reach out to Joe Cwiklinski at  josephcwiklinski@gmail.com  if you are interested.  This is a great opportunity to get involved at MoN!  Remember, parent coaches must be cleared through the VIRTUS Child Protection Program.
PARISH NEWS
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Newsletter November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024
The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  Please see the Zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://maryofnazareth-org.zoom.us/j/84466288088?pwd=mdGScQ7gOYwbEmHLNPdgbxvhl2srbx.1

Meeting ID: 844 6628 8088
Passcode: 908366
Dates to Remember
PLEASE NOTE:  DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The online school calendar is available HERE  and on the website under "Current Families".

TONIGHT:   Quarterly HSA Meeting 6:00 pm - VIRTUAL  
Last days:   Cub Scouts' "Scouting for Food" Drive
Sat., Nov. 16:   Audition Workshop for Spring 2025 Musical 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (details below)
Mon., Nov. 18:   8th grade Cap and Gown pictures and picture make-up day
Wed., Nov. 20:   Restaurant Night - Taco Bamba Taqueria, Gaithersburg
Thurs., Nov. 21:   Sports Committee Meeting 7:00 pm KFC - All are welcome
Fri., Nov. 22:   Intramural Super Bowl
Mon., Nov. 25:   Grandparents' Day - see letter and schedule HERE
Nov. 27 - Dec. 1:  NO SCHOOL   Thanksgiving Holiday
Mon., Dec. 2:   Classes Resume
Fri., Dec. 6:   Schoolwide Mass  KFC 10:30 am  All are welcome
Sat., Dec. 7:   Breakfast with Santa (See information below and purchase tickets HERE )
Wed., Dec. 11:   Homeroom Spelling Bees
Thurs., Dec. 12:  Christmas Concert  
Sat., Dec.14:   Auditions for Spring Musical 10am-1pm
Tues., Dec. 17:   Band Concert
Fri., Dec. 20:  NOON DISMISSAL   Start of Christmas Holiday  NO AFTERCARE
Dec. 21 - Jan. 5:  Christmas Holiday
Mon., Jan. 6:  Classes Resume
Fri., Jan. 10:   Schoolwide Mass  10:00 am KFC  All are welcome
Fri., Jan. 17:  NOON DISMISSAL     End of 2nd quarter
Mon., Jan. 20:  NO SCHOOL   MLK birthday observance & Inauguration Day
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1:   Catholic Schools Week
Notes from the Office
  • The   VIRTUAL   HSA meeting is TONIGHT, Nov. 13, at 6:00 pm.   Mr. Friel will review the Technology Agreement and Chromebook policy for students in grades 4-8 and the Archdiocesan Personal Safety Education Program which is taught in grades K-8 during the Fall.  The Zoom link is above and has been emailed to all families.
  • All students are now required to be in complete Winter uniforms.  Please see uniform requirements HERE and direct any questions to Mrs. Schultz at kschultz@maryofnazareth.org.
  • "Scouting for Food"  grocery bags are due no later than Friday, Nov. 15.  The collection benefits St. Martin's Food Pantry.  
  • Picture make-ups and 8th grade Cap and Gown pictures will be taken next  Monday, November 18.   Make-ups are for re-takes or for students who missed the original picture day. Fall OR winter dress uniforms must be worn for pictures.  No PE uniforms for pictures.
  • Grandparents' Day is Monday, Nov. 25.  See letter and schedule HERE .
  • This year, Breakfast with Santa will return on Saturday, December 7.  The breakfast will sell  out quickly.  See ticket information HERE . 
  • We need VOLUNTEERS to make Breakfast with Santa a success.  Please click HERE to view opportunities and to sign up.
  • Congratulations to our 5th - 8th graders who achieved Honor Roll status for the first quarter.  See Honor Roll list HERE .  
  • Applications for  2025-2026    (FOR STUDENTS NEW TO MoN ONLY)   are now open.   Since we are at maximum capacity for this year, we expect to have very limited openings in grades 1-7 for 2025-2026.  If you have a child who is a sibling of a current student, and you are thinking of enrolling that child for next school year,  please apply early.  This is especially important for Pre-K students, as that class will fill very quickly. Pre-K applications are due by Friday, December 6.   Current students will re-enroll in early January, 2025.   Direct questions to Mrs. Wray in the office. 
Reminders:  
  • Student  absence from school must be reported to the office no later than 8:45 am each day that they will not be in school.  Please email attendance@maryofnazareth.org and list your child's full name, homeroom, and reason for absence.  
  • Please remember to put your child's FULL NAME in  EVERY PERSONAL ITEM  you send to school.  Please check the Lost and Found in the hallway while you are here for conferences.  The Lost and Found will be emptied on Monday, November 11.
  • Show your appreciation to our dedicated teachers and staff.  Individual families may sign up, or groups of families may join together to sponsor a much-appreciated meal.  Link to sign up  HERE .  Please direct questions to the HSA at monhsa@maryofnazareth.org.
  • Be a recess monitor!  Open to parents in grades 1-8 - hours are from 11:30 - 1:00 on full days of school. Click HERE to sign up.  
HOT TOPICS

SpongeBob the Musical:
Audition Workshop & Parent Information Meeting
 
November 16 th , 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the MPR  
(Parent Meeting from 10:00-11:00 am)
Check in at 9:45 am!

Students in grades 5–8 are eligible to participate: Sign up here  

Audition Workshop: Not required, but helps students prepare for auditions. It’s a great way to see if a musical is for you! Those interested in Stage Crew are welcome to join the fun!

Parent Information Meeting: For new and returning families to understand the expectations and commitments required to be in production. Parents will learn about the overall schedule, school requirements, and the many volunteer jobs needed to support the production.

What will happen at the workshop? Students will learn songs from the show, work on a dance number, and play fun improv games. No preparation is needed. Students should bring a snack, lunch, and water, and wear clothing and shoes that they can move in (no Crocs, flip flops, boots).

Auditions for SpongeBob the Musical will be held on Saturday December 14, 2024. Rehearsals begin in January. Details will be announced in the upcoming newsletters. If you have questions or are interested in helping, please contact the Director, Mrs. Roxanne Stone, at  monmusicaltheatre@gmail.com.

Show Dates: Friday April 4, Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 2025.
Click Here to Participate in Annual Giving and Help Your Grade Win Ultimate Day!

Spelling Bee 2024-2025

Each year, Mary of Nazareth School hosts a Spelling Bee during Catholic Schools Week for students in first through eighth grades. To qualify for that event, students must compete in their Homeroom-level Spelling Bees. Please see below for details on both the homeroom and school-wide bees. If you have any questions, please contact Nicholas Humphries at  nhumphries@maryofnazareth.org.

Homeroom Bees
Date: Throughout the day on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Parents/Visitors: Do NOT attend
Location: in each homeroom

Though strongly encouraged, students are not required to study for their Homeroom Bee; however, all students will be required to participate. If a student is absent on the day of the Homeroom Bee, there is no makeup date.

For Grades 3-8, a winner and runner-up are identified for each homeroom. The winner will compete in the School-wide Bee, and the runner-up should be prepared to participate in case the winner is unable.
For Grades 1&2, two winners from each homeroom are determined and both will move onto the School-wide Bee.
 
School-Wide Spelling Bee*
Date: 1:30pm on Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Parents/Visitors: Welcome to attend.
Location: Grades 3-8 Bee in the KFC, Grades 1&2 Bee in the MPR

 *As you can see, the "school-wide" Bee is technically two bees, running concurrently.

Tuition Assistance - 2025-2026 Now Open

Applications for tuition assistance for the  2025-2026  school year are now open.  All applications will be submitted through TADS at the link HERE .  (Click on "Financial Aid Assessment" and log into your account.)   

The deadline for applications for  grades Pre-K through 8 is   Friday, February 21, 2025.   The deadline for High School applications ( grades 9-12) is  Monday, December 16, 2024.   THESE ARE HARD DEADLINES.  

One application per family qualifies you to be considered for assistance from the Archdiocese of Washington (grades Pre-K through 8th) and Mary of Nazareth School (grades K through 8th).  Please see information on the Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance Program  HERE . 
 
If you have any questions about tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Andrea Murphy at amurphy@maryofnazareth.org.
HSA NEWS


Each person eating breakfast must have a ticket.  Tickets are $10 PER PERSON.
You may still attend the event, visit Santa, and shop at the gift shop without a ticket. 

The number of tickets is limited and the breakfast will sell out quickly.  Get your tickets NOW!

We need volunteers!  There are lots of jobs available.  Click HERE to sign up.

HSA Event Chairs Needed

The HSA is in need of chairpersons for the following schoolwide events.  Please email monhsa@maryofnazareth.org with questions or to volunteer.  

Breakfast with Santa:   Decorations chair needed.  This year:  Saturday, December 7.

May Crowning :    Celebrated on the first Friday in May each year.  It is the day we honor Mary, Queen of May.  The community donates flowers, and the entire student body attends Mass in the KFC where the 8th grade students crown Mary .  Following Mass, the 8th graders and their parents enjoy a special lunch in the Multi-Purpose Room.  This year:  Friday, May 2.

Taco Bamba Restaurant Fundraiser - Wed., Nov. 20

Please join the MARY OF NAZARETH community for our next Restaurant Fundraiser at TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, November 20 from 9 am to 9 pm.

Taco Bamba will donate 20 % of credited sales to the Mary Of Nazareth HSA.

Purchases can be in-person(dine-in or carry out) OR online.
Gift card purchases also count as a qualifying order!  (No phone in orders or 3rd party orders)

IN ORDER for Mary of Nazareth to earn credit from the sale, you must:

1. MENTION that you’re ordering for the MoN Restaurant Night, or...
2. Enter the code: GIVE20 in the coupon code area at check-out when ordering online. Click on the TACO BAMBA TAQUERIA WEBSITE.

TACO Bamba Taqueria, 670 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
 
 
2nd Grade Basketball 

In preparation for league play, we will offer three clinics at Mary of Nazareth KFC on Saturday, November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th.  The first coed clinic will be Saturday, 11/16, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm at the KFC.  All 2nd grade boys and girls who are signed up for the Gaithersburg League are welcome to attend.    

K through 1st Grade Basketball

The first practice will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.   
 
We will need parent volunteers to help coach the teams - please reach out to Joe Cwiklinski at  josephcwiklinski@gmail.com  if you are interested.  This is a great opportunity to get involved at MoN!  Remember, parent coaches must be cleared through the VIRTUS Child Protection Program.
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