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DECEMBER 2020
SJS JOURNAL
Monthly Newsletter from the office of Mrs. Sanchez
NEWS &
FEATURES
Together We Pray
Together We Pray
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PAGE 2 A CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING
The Gift of Music GOD OF ALL CREATION,
PAGE 3 WE PRAISE YOU FOR THIS TREE
WHICH BRINGS BEAUTY AND MEMORIES
The Gift of Music Cont'd AND THE PROMISE OF LIFE.
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MAY YOUR BLESSING BE UPON
ALL WHO GATHER AROUND THIS TREE,
Away in a Manger
ALL WHO KEEP THE CHRISTMAS
PAGE 5 FESTIVAL BY ITS LIGHTS.
Year of St. Joseph WE WAIT FOR THE COMING OF THE CHRIST,
PAGE 6 THE DAYS OF EVERLASTING
JUSTICE AND OF PEACE. YOU ARE OUR GOD,
Important Dates LIVING AND REIGNING, FOREVER AND EVER.
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AMEN.
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- JOY -
At SJS we incorporate the Archdiocese’s Values Infusion Program
into our daily studies.
JOY is the pure gift of God's grace and happiness.
Being joyful helps us to make good choices and to be tolerant with each other.
When was the last time you had a spontaneous laugh because your
heart was absolutely overwhelmed with joy?
Whether you're facing mundane routines or painful hardships,
joy often feels out of reach.
But, those who know Jesus can live joyfully, no matter what,
because they have a deep and abiding joy that only Jesus Christ can give.
Jesus engulfs His followers with great love so that He may fill them with His joy.
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The Gift of Music
As you may know, one of the traditions I have started at Saint Joseph School is playing
"The Song of the Day."
I believe that music is a highly effective way to learn religion, language, and math; I believe it
develops critical listening skills and memory; the emotional healing that music can provide
cannot be underestimated; as my Great-Grandfather used to say,
"Music is good for your soul."
My gift to you is this Advent/Christmas Playlist!
Please enjoy these songs and music videos (most are available on YouTube)
with your family! I pray that you have a peaceful Christmas;
we hope for a healthy, blessed New Year!
FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT
Sunday, November 29, 2020: The Thrill of Sunday, December 6, 2020: Deck the Halls -
Hope: Advent Hymn - Christy Nockels Nat King Cole
Monday, November 30, 2020: Monday, December 7, 2020: It's Beginning to
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Linda Ronstadt Look Alot Like Christmas - Michael Buble
Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Come Thou Tuesday: December 8, 2020:
Long-Expected Jesus - St. Olaf Choral Ensemble HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Wednesday, December 2, 2020: The Little FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Drummer Boy - The Harry Simone Chorale Let It Be Done to Me - Chris Muglia
Thursday, December 3, 2020: People Look East Wednesday, December 9, 2020: Hail, Holy
- Canto Deo Chamber Choir Queen Enthroned Above - The Singing Nuns
Friday, December 4, 2020: Oh, Come All Thursday, December 10, 2020: Immaculate
Thee, Faithful - Pentanix Mary - Catholic Songbook
Saturday, December 5, 2020: Jingle Bells - Friday, December 11, 2020: We Need a Little
Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters Christmas - Percy Faith
Saturday, December 12, 2020: FEAST DAY OF
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: PATRONESS OF
THE AMERICAS: Song to Our Lady of
Guadalupe - Ann Karto
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The Gift of Music
THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT
Sunday, December 20, 2020: We Wish
Sunday, December 13, 2020:
You a Merry Christmas - Enya
La Guadalupana - Mariachi Nuevo Generacion
Monday, December 21, 2020: Feliz
Monday, December 14, 2020: Silver Bells -
Navidad - Jose Feliciano
Andy Williams
Tuesday, December 22, 2020:
Tuesday, December 15, 2020: Rockin' Around
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IN 2020!!
the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
The Christmas Song - Linda Ronstadt
Wednesday, December 16, 2020: The Little
Wednesday, December 23, 2020: Have
Drummer Boy - Stevie Wonder
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas -
Thursday, December 17, 2020: Do You Hear
Judy Garland
What I Hear? - Carrie Underwood
Thursday, December 24, 2020:
Friday, December 18, 2020: Angels We Have
CHRISTMAS EVE! O! Holy Night - Celtic
Heard on High - BYU
Woman
Saturday, December 19, 2020: Christmas
Time is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BEGINS!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
CHRISTMAS DAY! SILENT NIGHT - BAGPIPES AT CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - RAY CONIFF SINGERS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020: HOLY IS HIS NAME - JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020: AWAY IN A MANGER - MARTINA MCBRIDE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29: 2020: CAROL OF THE BELLS - CIMORELLI
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN - THE GOLDEN GOSPEL SINGERS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020: NEW YEAR'S EVE! AULD LANG SYNE - ROD STEWART
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: MARY, MOTHER OF GOD! MARY, DID YOU
KNOW? - CLAY AIKEN
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021: SLEIGH RIDE - KENNY G
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021: EPIPHANY OF THE LORD WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE - KINGS
COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021: THE FIRST NOEL - UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SINGERS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021: SJS SCHOOL REOPENS JOY TO THE WORLD - DAVID ARCHULETA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021: MI BURRITO SABANERO - JUANA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021: HOW GREAT THOU ART - WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2021: HARK, THE HERALD ANGELS SING - CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CAROLS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2021: JESU, JOY OF MEN DESIRING - BISHOP SHORTFORD COLLEGE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021: BAPTISM OF THE LORD WHAT CHILD IS THIS? - JOSH GROBAN
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TEACHER
FEATURE
Welcome, Ms. Deneen Fragoso
Science 4th - 8th
We warmly welcome Ms. Fragoso to
SJS!
We are so pleased that she "jumped
right in" to the SJS Science Curriculum
S T R E A M and is teaching Science grades
Science | Technology | Religion | Engineering | Art & Architecture | Math 4-8. She has embraced our Integrated
STREAM approach to teaching
"Away in a Manger" our students though many hands-on
demonstrations, experiments and
"Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room projects!
at the inn for these weary sojourners." Shelter the Ms. Fragoso is a well-rounded, hard-
homeless...remember that Jesus came into this world working teacher who brings decades of
James Lopez
under dire circumstances. From Him, we learn HUMILITY. experience to our students! She has
taught in several educational settings,
Our 6th Grade class, thanks to Ms. Fragoso, had the including public school special education
programs, as well as Good Shepherd
pleasure of recreating a manger for Baby Jesus for their
School and most recently, OLPH in
December Science projects. Pelham.
Ms.Fragoso earned a degree in Education
When constructing their mangers, they were asked to
and a minor in Psychology, and she also
incorporate the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) has a degree in Fashion Marketing-it
that are present on the day of Jesus' birth. shows!
She is a proud Mom who has taken on
Beautiful job, 6th Grade!! coaching and Girl Scout Leader roles.
Welcome again, Mrs. Fragoso!
We are fortunate to have you at SJS!
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Year of St. Joseph!
VATICAN NEWS!!
In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”),
Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and
loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is
creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.
The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s
declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special
“Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the
Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2020)
and extending to the same feast in 2021.
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Important Dates
- DECEMBER -
04 Noon Dismissal - Faculty Meeting
11 Happy Anniversary of Your Ordination, Fr. Peter! Celebrating 44 Years!
22 Noon Dismissal - Faculty Meeting
23 NO SCHOOL - Christmas Vacation Begins!
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04 MONDAY, JANUARY 4th- Classes Resume
SJS STRONGER Than Ever!
Sincerely, respectfully and gratefully,
Mary Ellen DeMarzo-Sanchez, M.Ed.
Principal, SJS
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