September 4, 2023

As we venture into another exciting week at St. Raphael School, we find inspiration in the upcoming Feast Day of Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata on September 5th. Saint Mother Teresa's profound legacy continues to resonate with us, urging us to open our hearts to love and extend our hands to serve. Let us honor her memory by embracing these virtues, beginning with those closest to us. May her life's example remind us of the significance of mercy, encouraging us to foster a spirit of compassion in our communities, families, and service to those less fortunate. Saint Mother Teresa beckons us to weave her actions into our daily lives, as we strive to answer the universal call to become saints.

On Thursday, an eagerly awaited event is just around the corner - our Back to School Night. We are excited to connect with you and share crucial insights that will shape this academic year. Kindly note that this event is exclusively for adults. Rest assured, this will be an opportunity to acquaint yourselves with new initiatives we are introducing this year, amplifying the educational experience for all.

Please be aware that Back to School Night will have a slight twist this time. We have organized two classroom sessions for your convenience. The first session commences at 5:30 pm, followed by the second session at 6:00 pm. To ensure a seamless flow, we kindly request parents to exit the classrooms once the presentations conclude.

We understand that you might have inquiries or thoughts you'd like to discuss with your child's teacher. While our teachers will be diligently engaged during Back to School Night, they might not have the chance to converse with every parent as much as they'd like. If you find the need to speak with your child's teacher, we encourage you to reach out via email to arrange a suitable time for a separate meeting outside of Back to School Night.

We eagerly await the opportunity to embark on this journey together, strengthened by the values instilled in us by Saint Mother Teresa. Let us continue to nurture an atmosphere of learning, compassion, and growth within our St. Raphael School family.

Important Dates:
September 5: No School. Labor Day
September 8: Back to School Night at 5:30 pm
September 13: PE Begins
September 19: Jeans for Jesus
September 29: School Mass at 10:45 am
In Mary’s Love,
Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal

A prayer from Saint Mother Teresa’s Room
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway. ~Mother Teresa