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Newsletter - 12/5/24

Writer: Elsie SullivanElsie Sullivan

Principal's Message

  • Happy Advent Week One: HOPE. We focus on the hope of Jesus' second coming. Attached is a calendar of Advent events happening in our parishes.

  • In January, each family will receive an update on completed service hours and fundraising progress towards the $500 fundraising commitment.

  • Service Hours: Each family is responsible for tracking their service hours. The requirement is 30 hours for a two-parent family. Unfulfilled hours will be charged at $30 per hour due April 30th. Submit your hours here: Online Service Hours Submission.

  • Fundraising Commitment: Families are asked to donate experiences for the auction. Cash or service/experience donations only. Unfilled fundraising dollars will be billed on 2/28/2025.

    • Secure sponsorship or donation of an experience to receive credit.

    • Pay the difference now to support our Auction.

    • All remaining balances will be billed on 2/28 via Finalsite.

  • Lost and Found Access: Available from 7:00-8:00 AM and 2:45-3:15 PM. After 3:15 PM, the building is closed except for Study Hall, organized clubs, and pre-arranged meetings with staff. Please respect after-hours building rules.


Key Updates

  • 2025 Magic Auction: St. George MAGIC - Motivating students to advance academically, grow spiritually, inspire others, and change the world.

    • Procurement Forms: Each family received procurement forms. Families are asked to procure sponsors or items for bid. Funds collected will be used to enhance donated auction items.

    • Auction Website: Dragon Magic Auction.

      • Buy tickets (early bird tables of 10 on sale now).

      • Become a sponsor.

      • Donate an item or dessert.


Important Dates

  • Fri. Dec. 6: Shoe Boxes of Joy due at 8:00 AM. Blessing at 8:30 Mass.

  • Fri. Dec. 6: PREPARES Christmas Gifts due at 8:00 AM to the main office.

  • Dec. 6-7: RED ROBIN fundraiser at the Landing in Renton. Meet friends for dinner and support St. George.

  • Dec. 10: Parents Club Mtg Parents Club Meeting Link.

  • Thurs. Dec. 19: Advent Concert, Preschool-8th Grade, at 6:30 PM in the church. 8th grade Bake Sale after in the St. Francis room.

  • Fri. Dec. 20: First Trimester Honor Roll Assembly at 11:00 AM. K-8 Report cards go home. 12:00 PM dismissal for Preschool-8th Grade. NO EXTENDED CARE.

  • Sun. Dec. 22nd, all our parishes need help decorating the churches for Christmas! Check our website under Parents/Volunteer for more information.

  • Fri. Jan. 3: Grades 4-8 CYO Volleyball: Registration open! Applications for players and coaches are due.


Reminders/Additional Information

  • FULCRUM Tuition Assistance: Application is open for Grades K-8. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024. Apply here: FULCRUM Foundation.



Happy Thanksgiving!

Monica Wingard






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