Although we are still in the season of Advent, we will celebrate with our students, a Christmas-themed week, the week of December 16-20. Please do not feel pressure to purchase special costumes or clothing, students may wear uniforms as usual.
Monday- Advent Colors Day
Theme: Prepare the Way
Dress Code: Wear purple or pink to symbolize the liturgical colors of Advent.
Special Touch: Students can add accessories like Advent wreath pins or paper crowns with candles (to symbolize the Advent wreath).
Tuesday- Nativity Character Day
Theme: The First Christmas Night
Dress Code: Dress up as characters from the Nativity story, such as angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, or the Three Wise Men.
Special Touch: Create a fun group photo of the “living Nativity” with the students.
Wednesday- PJs and the Prince of Peace
Theme: Prince of Peace
Dress Code: A relaxed day where students can come to school in their favorite (appropriate) pajamas
Special Touch: We will be celebrating the joy and peace Jesus brings at Christmas. Activities will be cozy and centered on learning about Christ’s birth and creating a peace filled day for the students.
Thursday- Christmas Around the World
Dress Code: Christmas sweaters/sweatshirts with jeans or uniform pants.
Special Touch: Participate in Google Meet with people from around the world (Thanks Heather Boldman)
There will be Christmas Snacks that are popular around the world!
Friday- Joy to the World
Students will sing Christmas carols around the school.
Students will share what brings them joy during the Advent season and how they can spread that joy to others.
Dress Code: In Uniform
School mass at 8:15, students will be dismissed at 12:30. No Ripley afternoon bus service.