Saint Robert Bellarmine, Feast on Sept. 16
FALL EMBERTIDE: This week we encounter the Fall Ember days, since this is the first week following the feast of the Holy Cross (or "Holyrood").
Fasting days and Emberings be
Lent, Whitsun, Holyrood, and Lucie.
Father Arnaud Devillers explains that:
“Ember Days are three days (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) set apart in each of the four seasons for fasting, abstinence and prayer. Tied to the seasonal cycles of farming and harvesting, the purpose of Ember Days is to render thanks to God for the gifts of Creation and to ask His help in using them well. Since 1966, the fasting and abstinence are no longer prescribed but still encouraged.”
The fast and abstinence associated with these days are no longer required in the U.S., but let's keep them this year! Notice that one of our League Challenges is associated with Ember Days. See this article for more information on Ember Days from Father Devillers.
CONGRATULATIONS to RYANN CHEN! Miss Chen has been awarded the 2025 CLT10 Distinguished Scholar award for achieving the highest CLT10 score at Oxrose Academy in the spring last year. BRAVO!
CLASSROOM OBSERVATIONS: We will be conducting Classroom Observations this week for all classes. Please do not mind or pay any attention to the observers. We are likely to pop in and out at any time during your classes and remain in the class for approximately 20 minutes.
CHESS WORKSHOP SIGN-UP: We are very happy, once again, to be offering chess enrichment workshops with Mr. Bloom of Bloomin Chess. Mr. Bloom is a wonderful teacher and the benefits of chess for student focus, fraternity, and fun are well known. Click either link for more information or to sign up. Opportunities for advanced classes are available directly from Bloomin Chess and a number of students from past years continue to study with Mr. Bloom.
> Mondays 2-3 PM (Central) from November 11 to December 16
REMINDERS:
> JOIN (or REJOIN) the LEAGUE ANY TIME ~ Just complete the first challenge and message Mrs. Rolling.
> JOIN YEARBOOK STAFF (last week!) ~ Send a message to Mrs. Walker to join the group chat and get involved.
> THREE HEARTS - Get Registered ASAP!
> CLT EXAM (Seniors!) - November 8, 2025 REGISTER by October 10