December 2, 2021
Dear Walla Walla Catholic School Families,
December is here! All of us at the Walla Walla Catholic schools wish you and your family a happy and blessed Advent season! There is a lot going on this month, so please do check out the info in this week's newsletter to stay informed. Don't forget to RSVP for our WWCS Family Social Event on Monday!
Special Schedule for Immaculate Conception
Grades K-12 at Assumption for half-day schedule on December 8
Next Wednesday, December 8, we are celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception! All students, grades K-12, will be gathering together at Assumption. The day will begin with an all-school Mass at 8:30, and will end with a half-day dismissal at 11:30. The older grades from DeSales will be paired up with the younger grades at Assumption for the school day, and they will get to celebrate the Immaculate Conception with a variety of activities and games!
WWCS Drives During Advent!
There are three different donation drives going on this month for our students and families at the Walla Walla Catholic Schools. See the details below!
Assumption School Advent Drive
This drive is ongoing at Assumption, and will continue until January 7! Each week of Advent has a different theme for the items being donated. To see the details for each week, click here!
Diaper Drive at DeSales
This Diaper Drive is sponsored by the Students for Life club, and is running from November 29 till December 3. Students can bring diapers to their homeroom during this week. The class that donates the most diapers wins a prize!
BMAC Food Drive at DeSales
This drive is sponsored by the 8th grade class, and all food collected will be donated to the BMAC Food Bank. The drive will run from December 13-17, and students are encouraged during that week to bring non-perishable food items to place in the donation boxes in the 300 wing!
"A Christmas Story" School Play Opens Tomorrow!
DeSales Catholic School is proud to present A Christmas Story, the stage version of the beloved holiday film based on the stories of Jean Shepherd. Adapted by Philip Grecian, this story is a classic bit of 1930s nostalgia, filled with wit and Christmas humor that is sure to please all ages. To learn more about the production, click here!
Performances will be on the DeSales Stage at the following times:
December 3, 5, 10 @ 7pm
December 5, 12 @ 2pm
December 3, 5, 10 @ 7pm
December 5, 12 @ 2pm
Tickets: $10 general admission
Tickets must be purchased online; no ticket sales will be available at the door. Click on the button to purchase your tickets!
Parade of Lights
Saturday, December 4 at 6:00 PM
The WWCS is planning to have a float featured in the Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 4. If anyone has props or backdrops from previous years that could be used for the float this year, please let us know! We are looking for people to share their creative talents by helping us to decorate the float on Friday, December 3! If you would like to help, click the button below to sign up!
WWCS Board Meeting Highlights
The WWCS Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 18. To see a summary of the topics discussed at that meeting, click the button below!
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 16 at 6:30 PM. To learn more about the WWCS Board, visit our website.
As Mrs. Gogl states in her letter, with the various restrictions and protocols, a full school Christmas music program is not possible this year. However, classes will still be able to record Christmas songs and chants and bring those recordings home to their families. In addition, there is also the Tri-parish Lessons and Carols event on Thursday, January 6, at St. Patrick Parish, to which all of our WWCS families are invited to attend.
If anyone is interested in helping with the reception for the Lessons and Carols event, please contact Mrs. Gogl! Thank you!
Valley Giving Guide - Donation Matching for WWCS!
the "Valley Giving Guide" online donation event continues until December 31! That means that online donations to the Walla Walla Catholic Schools are receiving a 10-15% match from the Blue Mountain Community Foundation! If you would like to make an online donation, visit the Valley Giving Guide portal by clicking the button!
Thank you so much for being a part of the WWCS community, and for helping us to carry out our mission to more students and families!
WWCS Scrip for the Holidays!
Remember that WWCS Scrip can be used for all of your holiday grocery shopping and gifts, and even makes an excellent gift itself! If you want a special order of Scrip, or if you want multiples of one type, make sure to purchase your Scrip ahead of time. To make an order, or if you have any questions, contact our WWCS business office.
WWCS Holy Hour
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM - St. Patrick Church
The WWCS Wednesday Holy Hour is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM, at St. Patrick Church. Though this is a Walla Walla Catholic Schools event, it is also open to the community and we hope that you will join us in prayer!
