Friday eNews

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19

In 2011, I had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with a group representing the Friends of Seattle Mombasa Schools. For the next ten days, I taught English to 8th graders in Ndavaya and ministered to the community with Fr. Gerald. While experiencing life without the comforts for which I was accustomed (no running water or electricity), I learned more about hospitality, teaching and the mission of the Church than in all my previous years working in ministry. I discovered how singing, dancing and more dancing can bring our faith alive. It was there I met Juliet Odera, who at the time, was working with the late Archbishop Lele of Mombasa. I think about that trip and those I met in Ndavaya daily! Was this experience an example of the commission laid out by Jesus in Matthew's Gospel?

All students are invited to this year's Winter Dance hosted by ASB. The dance will take place on Friday, December 14 from 9pm - 12am in the school cafeteria and admission is free! The theme is All that Glitters and students must have their ASB card to enter the dance.

This Christmas give your student the gift of travel to the other side of the globe where the welcoming people of Australia and New Zealand have much to boast about - including exotic wildlife, natural beauty, and fascinating indigenous cultures.
Space is limited - sign up online now and give the gift of travel this year before it's too late!

For information on how to reserve your spot please email Mr. Wright or stop by room B224. Detailed information can be found be selecting "Ready More" or visiting the Educational Tours Website.

If you made a pledge to the 2018 Annual Fund, please consider making your pledge payment before the end of the calendar year. Pledge payments can be made online or by sending payment to the Development Office. Fulfillment of your pledge is important to our continued success this year as we have included your pledge commitment into our operational budget.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!

As we approach and prepare for the birth of the Christ Child, members of our community have written personal reflections for this holy season of Advent. Each of the scripture readings have been chosen by the Catholic Church for daily Mass. View the 2018 Advent Booklet

It's easy to volunteer at Kennedy Catholic! Volunteering is a great way to support the school and meet other parents. Keep up-to-date with opportunities on our website!

Tuition Assistance applications for the 2019 - 2020 school year is available and accepted for all incoming 9th grade, transfer and returning students. The application deadline is December 31. This year the Kennedy Catholic Tuition Assistance and Fulcrum Grant applications have been combined into one easy application. For instructions on how to apply please visit our website. Applications are processed as long as funds are available so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

All gates to the school parking lot will be closed from 8:30am – 2:30pm. The gate will open automatically when triggered by a car exiting the lot. If you arrive after 8:30am please use the main school doors on 140th Ave. Students arriving after 8:30am are asked to park on the south side of the building and check-in with the Campus Life office before going to class. To help keep campus safe we ask that all visitors use visitor parking spaces and check-in at the main office for a visitor badge. The gate will reopen at 2:30pm for student pick up.

All juniors and seniors received a link to the Spring Search Leadership & Freshman Retreat Leadership Application in their email today! Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, December 12. Students who have questions or concerns should contact Ms. Harrington or Mr. Prociv about Freshman Retreat and Mr. Patulot about Spring Search.

Join us for an Advent Day of Service on Saturday, December 15. We will spend the day serving with Catholic Community Services at The Josephinum and Real Change. Buses will leave Kennedy Catholic at 9:20am and arrive back at 2:30pm. There are 20 spots available on a first come, first serve basis. Permission slips can be found here. For more information and to sign up visit Ms. Lopez in Campus Ministry.

Our Kennedy Catholic St. Vincent de Paul Club continues our annual tradition during the Advent season to share the many blessings we have with our community through our Adopt-a-Family, Adopt-Juvenile Youth opportunity. We are grateful for this opportunity for the entire school – staff and students – to participate in our season of giving. Many classes are participating in this service outreach. Thank you for your donations!

On Wednesday, December 12, we will gather as a community at 10:30am in the gym to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg as our celebrant. Fr. José Alvarez will concelebrate and Praise Band will serve as our music ministers. Our Heritage students will offer the Prayers of the Faithful. Parents and alumni are welcome to join us for mass.

Please encourage your student to attend a College Application Workshop held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 3 to 4:30pm in the red lab. Deadlines are approaching, see you there Seniors!

Please check the College Planning Resources page on the Kennedy Catholic website for updated postings for scholarships. Scholarships are updated daily. Also, create an account with thewashboard.org to take advantage of local and regional scholarship opportunities!

The Class of 2019 All-Night Graduation Party is Friday, May 31, 2019 immediately following Commencement. Information and registration forms can be found on our website.