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E Happenings - April 18, 2024

Dear Families of Epiphany School,

The Center for Mission promotes and coordinates mission outreach of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. They help build bridges of cooperation and communion between the archdiocese and both global and local communities through activities of encounter that include mission trips, partnerships, school/parish projects, and annual appeals. The Center for Mission also brings the depth and beauty of the mission spirit to adults and youth through education and experiences. Each year the Center for Mission holds an annual writing contest on a pertinent topic in the lives of Catholic school students. This year, the topic was "How I Became a Peacemaker".  I am delighted to report two students from Epiphany were recognized as a part of that contest. Lydia F. in second grade was recognized for honorable mention and Shalom A. in fifth grade was the selected winner (among hundreds of submissions) in the third through fifth grade division. It is with pride and pleasure I share Shalom's winning submission:

The Time I Was a Peacemaker

I became a peacemaker at home, near my bedroom. I got into an argument with my sister Eva about who used all the hot water. We fought for ten minutes straight! Then, we started to call each other mean names. After that, my sister got so mad that she stomped away into the bedroom.

I was a peacemaker when I apologized for what I said and the names I called her because I felt bad. She also apologized, and started crying. Then I started to cry because she was crying. She asked for a hug, so I gave her one. After that, we were good because we forgave each other.

It can be challenging to be a good friend because friendships are difficult to figure out, even when you argue. But, if you are a kind and caring person, you can be a peacemaker in your friendships too.

Being a good peacemaker means that you make thoughtful and unselfish decisions, even if it's hard. I made the unselfish and thoughtful decision to apologize to my sister after we argued. That is how I became a  peacemaker. You should try to be a peacemaker too!

Words of wisdom for all of us from Shalom. I want to thank Mrs. Posteuca and Mrs. Clark for their good work in taking these students through the Institute for Excellence in Writing process, and showcasing the very best of what our students are capable of.

In Christ,

Steven J. Cunningham, Principal

School News

Tuition agreements will be sent to school families on Friday, April 26. Please check your inbox for this important email from TADS. All agreements must be signed by Friday, May 3, to be considered for acceptance for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions about your agreement, please email Ann Evans at aevans@epiphanymn.org for assistance.

Biking for Babies t-shirts will be sent home with students today and tomorrow. We will be having a second Ultrasound Presentation on Monday, April 22, students are encouraged to wear their Biking for Babies t-shirt! Thanks again to all students and families who donated to this great cause! 

We have hit the spring illness season. Please be mindful of sending your child(dren) to school when they are under the weather, to ensure the health of all their classmates and teachers.

When should my child stay home from school?

Many students and parents are frequently concerned about when students should stay home or attend school. The following information is intended to help with this decision.

General practice:

• If a student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student must stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal without fever reducing medication.

• If a student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

• If a student has had any rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown, check with your family physician before sending the student to school.

• Cough

  • A mild hacking cough often starts after the first few days of a common cold. A child with mild symptoms, no fever and otherwise feeling well, may be fine at school. A child with a deep or uncontrollable cough may need additional rest at home.

    • You know your child(ren) best. A child who has the sniffles but hasn't slowed down at home is likely well enough for the classroom. But one who has coughed all night and had a hard time getting up in the morning might need an extra day or two at home.

• If a student is ill, please call the school attendance line daily to report the illness.

  • Attendance Line: 763-862-4322

E Summer provides quality care, with opportunities for students to explore their own interests while developing valuable friendships. E Summer offers a wide variety of age-appropriate recreational and educational activities that may include gym time, outdoor play, arts and crafts, science, language arts, math, group games, Daily Adoration and Prayer, onsite and offsite field trips and so much more.  *Find our E Summer flier below in Important Information section below. 

Click the link below to register your child. Deadline to register is Friday, May 17.

• Register for E Summer Here

The deadline to order your 2023-2024 yearbook has closed. Contact yearbook@epiphanymn.org to get added to the yearbook waitlist. Extra yearbooks will be given out on a first come, first serve basis. $25 will be charged directly to your TADS account upon delivery. 

Registration is closed and full for our upcoming Grandparents’ Day event which will take place on April  25^th and April 26^th, starting with the 8:00 am all-school Mass. Watch your inbox for final details to come tomorrow! We are still in need of your volunteers, see how you can sign up to help below.