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"Madonna of the Purification of the Soul with Saints Francis and Clare" by Caracciolo Battistello (ca. 1600)

November is dedicated to prayer for the souls in purgatory.  Here is the "Fatima Prayer," prayed with each decade of the rosary. 

 "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen."

🛫 JUNIOR-SENIOR GREAT BOOKS TRIP TO D.C. ~Great news! Our organizers have secured FREE LODGING for the trip to D.C. thanks to the generosity of Franciscan University! If the cost was holding you back before, please sign up this week and have a memorable trip with your classmates and Great Books 4 teacher, Mr. Matthew Walsh. Register via the Dashboard Student Bulletin Board or below. Reach out to Mrs. Lauren Chen with any questions at laurenochen@gmail.com. 

PARENT-TEACHER MEETING ~ We will gather to pray, check-in, and chat about the fall so far and strategies for finishing strong before Christmas. This is also a chance to visit with other parents, see how they are doing, glean helpful tips, and share your own tips. We might be looking for volunteers! 

WHO: Parents and Teachers
WHEN: Friday, 4 PM Central
WHERE: ZOOM LINK

PARENT CHAT GROUP ~ There is a parent chat group now via your Moodle Dashboard. All parents have been placed into the group, so you may share your questions and concerns with one another and get parent-to-parent help. We hope this is a community-building platform!

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST ~ The theme is St. Thomas Aquinas. The cover background color is gold. Your cover design must include the following: (1) an ox as the main design element; (2) a scroll; (3) an ink pot and quill; (4) a cross or crucifix; (5) other image(s) of your choosing to show his status, such as white lilies for his purity, or a dove; (6) this phrase: Bos Mutus Or a favorite quote of his. Due Date is December 8th. You can find more details in the League.

REMEDIAL DAY Nov. 24th ~ Next week is Thanksgiving break, which means that next Monday is a remedial day.  Plan to spend some time catching things up, before entering vacation mode. Remedial Students' parents will be notified today, November 17 about required attendance.

CLASS OBSERVATIONS ~ Teachers are visiting teachers this week to learn from one another! Please do not pay attention to the black void named "Observer" Carry on with class as usual and who off a bit for your teachers!

"The first principle of the Kingdom of God is that it includes everything; in it, the fall of every sparrow is a significant event. . . . Another principle . . . is that everything in the Kingdom of God is joined both to it and to everything else that is in it; that is to say, the Kingdom of God is orderly.  A third principle is that humans do not and can never know either all the creatures that the Kingdom of God contains or the whole pattern of order by which it contains them." Wendell Berry, The Art of the Commonplace

POEM OF THE WEEK: "Autumn's Chill" written and recited by Liza Rota

CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE: Oxrose Press is pleased to offer items for the early shopper, including a second episode of Family Story Hour for Advent & Christmas and some book recommendations. Purchases support the school!  View it HERE.

Reminders:

• 🎄RSVP Alecia Rolling at headmistress@oxroseacademy.com  if attending the ‼️Oakenmanor 5th Day of Christmas Wassail‼️in Lucedale, Mississippi; plenty of camping space. Hotels are 30-45 minutes away. Families may arrive any time after December 25th and be involved with the party preparations. 
• Washington, D.C. Junior-Senior Trip, February 15-19, 2026. We need to start receiving registrations now to secure block hotel rooms and tour discounts.