Reflections from the Principal...
December 2011
The season of Advent is a special time for all of us. I am blessed to be able to share and experience this time with the staff and students of Guardian Angel – St. Boniface School. It is evident as one walks through the halls that educational purpose in spiritual life and in the pursuit of quality academics is alive and real at GASB. With all the hustle and bustle of the season and the anticipation of Christmas day ahead of us, we must make time to strengthen our bonds of love within our families and our communities.
The students of GASB will use their special gifts and talents to bring charity into the lives of others. We will collect food items to be given to our local food bank. Cards will be written to our surrounding parish members. We will visit people who are unable to leave their homes. Advent marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. The students and staff will gather under our advent wreath as a school community to profess and reflect as Catholics preparing for our greatest gift that we receive in Christ’s birth. Classes will take turns leading the group in holy reflection.
January will bring excitement as the New Year begins. With the beginning of the year we reflect on the four unique and distinct characteristics that serve children with the benefits of a Catholic school education. First, Catholic schools develop a positive Catholic identity
where students know that God is a very real presence in their lives. Second is the freedom to pass on the Catholic traditions to the next generation. The third characteristic in a Catholic school is the development of the whole person. Solid academics and strong performance will always continue to serve as the hallmarks in Catholic schools. The fourth characteristic is the opportunity for a student to learn and succeed in a disciplined setting. Catholic school students are taught to connect their efforts of self-discipline with themes of respect and responsibility. Guardian Angel – St. Boniface lives true to its mission statement: Guardian Angel- St. Boniface School is dedicated to nurturing children in their spiritual growth and fostering their full academic potential, while promoting individual responsibility and respect for themselves and others within a Catholic learning environment.
God Bless our communities for providing this unique opportunity for our children. May this holiday season bring peace and joy to your families as we await the coming of our Lord.
God, Bless,
Mrs. Becker
December's Newsletter
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SAC Committee Minutes- November 2011