This Week at MSS

*correction to rain date—May 16th*

The annual Walkathon will be here before you know it! It's scheduled for Friday, May 2 (Rain Date: May 16). We will have a noon dismissal on May 2. In the event the Walkathon is rained out, May 2 will be a full day of school and May 16 (the rain date) will be a noon dismissal.

This year's event benefits the Seton Center, which provides rent, utility, and food assistance to the local community. Last year, we raised over $5,000! Visit Pledgestar.com/Seton to register and begin collecting pledges!

Mrs. Reaver will be sending home more information this week. She will need volunteers to help man the stations along the route to keep the kids safe—Sign Up HERE!

The HSA's cash raffle will be going home with students Tuesday, April 15. Each family will receive 10 tickets to sell. If you would like to request more tickets to sell, simply complete this form and we'll get them home to you!

15 chances to win—all drawings will be held on May 31 at 8pm at the Carnival!

Instructions Flyer

Boys Night Out will take place on May 3, 6-8pm, at the Thunderhead Bowl & Grill in Taneytown! 

$20/ticket (each ticket is a boy and one parent). $5 per additional child.

Bowling and Fun with MSS Friends! Ticket includes shoes, bowling, slice of cheese pizza, and a soda for each guest. Limited Space, Sign Up Early!

GET TICKETS

Greetings,

As we prepare for the coming of Holy Week, I thought this article about being a “Foot washing Disciple” would be very helpful in our preparations for celebrating Holy Week, especially Holy Thursday. It gives us good spiritual food for thought. Let us pray for each other as we continue to journey during this Lenten season.

“Be not lax in celebrating. Be not lazy in the festive service of God. Be ablaze with enthusiasm!”  (Hildegard von Bingen)

Blessings,

Sister Regina Hlavac, Vincentian Voice

*Note: this is a change from the original calendar*

Student Council is sponsoring a Spirit Week, May 5-9:

Monday: OVER THE TOP—It's crazy hat or hair day! Wear your silliest hat or do your hair up in a crazy style.

Tuesday: THROWBACK THREADS—Dress like you're in your favorite decade!

Wednesday: SQUAD GOALS & CARRY ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK—Rep your favorite team, sport, or hobby with a tee, jersey, or sweatshirt PLUS get creative and carry your books in anything but a backpack! *8th graders, see note below

Thursday: MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY—Dress as your favorite fictional character!

Friday: COPY/PASTE—Come as a twin with a sibling, friend, or teacher!

Suggested donation of $5 for the week to participate. Student Council has decided to use money raised this year to purchase new recess equipment.

*8th grade: Wednesday is your formal class photo in the morning. Please come wearing your Sunday best/Awards Banquet attire and plan to change after the picture.

April 15: Interims Sent Home

April 17: Holy Thursday, 12pm Dismissal - After School Care until 6pm

April 18-27: Easter Break

May 2: Walkathon (Noon Dismissal)

May 3: Boys Night Out

May 5-9: Spirit Week *Change from previous calendar

Next year's School Calendar is still being finalized, but here are some dates so you can begin planning:

• Meet the Teacher Morning: Monday, August 25
• First Day of School: Tuesday, August 26
• Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26-Friday, November 28
• Christmas Break: Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2
• Easter Break: Friday, April 3-Friday, April 10 (Noon dismissal on Thursday, April 2)
• Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 10

Snow Days or other events may necessitate adjustments, so always check the most current Tuesday News and Calendar.

The next HSA Meeting is May 13 at 6:30pm in the Media Center. Please join us as we finalize events for the year! 

If you need childcare, please RSVP.

Greetings,

Lent is a time to re-examine how my love can grow through suffering—my own suffering and loving through the sufferings of my family, friends, neighbors and my enemies. So, loving God, during this Lenten season, please help me  to love my enemies. Help me to experience your deep love, to radiate its light, and wash away judgment in what I think, say and do.

Action: Consider the crosses you are called to take up on behalf of your enemies, and look for what God is teaching you about his love through their lives and actions.

“Be not lax in celebrating. Be not lazy in the festive service of God. Be ablaze with enthusiasm!”  (Hildegard von Bingen)

Blessings,

Sister Regina Hlavac, Vincentian Voice

​Luce is the official mascot for the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year, known as the "Jubilee Year of Hope." Designed by Italian artist Simone Legno, Luce is depicted as a young pilgrim with blue hair, wearing a yellow raincoat and mud-stained boots, symbolizing the journey through life's challenges. She carries a pilgrim's staff and wears a World Mission rosary around her neck, embodying themes of faith and perseverance. ​

Accompanying Luce on her pilgrimage is her loyal dog, Santino. Santino is inspired by San Rocco (St. Roch), the patron saint of pilgrims, and represents guidance and steadfastness throughout the journey. 

Together, Luce and Santino serve as symbols of hope and companionship, aiming to engage a younger audience and guide visitors through the events of the Holy Year.

Learn More:

• Catholic Connect
• Catholic News Agency

The Student Council thanks everyone who donated food for the Operation Mato Grosso Food Drive with the Mount! Your donations are on their way to the missions in South America! Thank you for your generosity and support!