Hello, my name is Gabrielle Johnson, but I go by Gabby! I recently moved to Northville from my hometown of Pinckney, Michigan. I'm enjoying living in a larger city, and look forward to exploring it more in the future. Something interesting about me is that I speak Spanish fluently, and did a semester study abroad in Spain. Previously, I was an assistant teacher at a preschool.
January 2021
Laura Bengel • January 29, 2021
Hello, MCOL families!
We are excited to introduce you to our new Office Manager, Gabby. Gabby joins our team on Monday, February 1 and we are excited to welcome her! Gabby created an introductory paragraph from her to you –
Website:
Please take a minute to explore our new MCOL website. It is up and live here! We couldn’t be happier with the results and are confident you will enjoy browsing, too!
Reminder:
Re-enrollment information for the 2021-22 school year will come home to you electronically on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. We have reserved an exclusive re-enrollment period for our current MCOL families before we open enrollment to Livonia and her surrounding communities, which takes place from Wednesday, February 3 through Wednesday, February 17, 2021. On Thursday, February 18, enrollment is open to families looking to join our community.
Catholic Schools Week:
SUNDAY, January 31, 2021: Scheduled Tours for New Families: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
MONDAY, February 1, 2021: Parent Appreciation and Pajama Day
Children and Team Members are welcome to wear their pajamas to school
TUESDAY, February 2, 2021: Favorite Book Day
Children bring your favorite non-electronic book to school to read or share with a friend in your cohort
WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2021: Community Appreciation, Inside Out and Mismatch Day
Children and Team Members wear your clothing inside out or mismatched
THURSDAY, February 4, 2021: Staff Appreciation and Sports Team and Jeans Day:
Children and Team Members wear your favorite sports team hat, jersey, sweatshirt and jeans
FRIDAY, February 5, 2021: Faith Appreciation and Silly, Crazy Hair and Jeans Day:
Children and Team Members create silly, crazy hair and wear your favorite jeans
Mission Moments - A Love Letter to Jesus
February! The month of hearts, flowers, chocolates, love and Valentine’s. I remember being a child and looking forward to the day the teacher would say, “Class, don’t forget your tissue boxes, we’re going to be decorating them for Valentine’s Day.” The next day, my classmates and I would anxiously stand in line with our boxes. The girls would be holding them every so very carefully as if they were protecting a helpless child. The boys, on the other hand, would be wearing them as hats, using them as a sword or putting them on their feet like ice skates. Oh, to be young again and experience the innocence of childhood and the excitement of receiving a special valentine from that certain someone.
How blessed are we as parents? We have the chance to be young again by reliving our childhood memories through our children! We share their happiness, their sorrows, their “firsts” and all their milestones. We’re there to give them great big hugs, catch them when they fall and rejoice in their accomplishments. It’s in these moments that we remember the words our parents uttered so many times before, “Wait until you have children of your own, then you’ll understand.” Like a lightning bolt, it all makes sense…unconditional love. You know the feeling. It’s the one you had the first time you held your newborn baby. You would do anything, to love, care and protect your sweet little one. Even give your own life if that meant keeping them safe.
Well, that’s exactly how Jesus feels. No matter how young, how old, how broken, how “imperfect”, Jesus loves us all the time, every time no matter what. He is our model of unconditional and infinite love. Even in times when we think we are not worthy of being loved, he loves us. He stands ready to welcome us into his arms always. Ephesians 3:18-19 beautifully illustrates the vastness of Jesus’ love for each one of us.
And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. (Ephesians 3:18-19)
Wow, that is so awesome and at the same time almost unfathomable. As a parent yourself, you can relate, it’s how you feel about your own child. As I write this reflection and think about Valentine’s Day, I realize that the Bible is full of Love Letters from Jesus to each one of us. There are so many scriptures reassuring us of His individual, unfailing and infinite love. The verse above is just one of many.
So, as you celebrate Valentine’s Day with those you love and cherish, consider taking a few minutes to remember the One who started it all. Think about writing a “love letter” to your first true and everlasting Love…Jesus.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, listen to the song: There was Jesus
Have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
In Prayer,
Gail Jones
Mission Director
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Sunday, January 31 – February 5, 2021 - Catholic Schools Week with daily classroom happenings
Wednesday, February 3 – Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - MCOL reserved parent re-enrollment for the 2021-22 school year (Nido/infants, Young Children’s Community/toddler and Children’s House (ages three through kindergarten)
Friday, February 12, 2021 – Celebrate St. Valentine – classroom celebrations (children only)
Monday, February 15 - 16, 2021 – Mid-winter recess (No school)
Thursday, February 18, 2021 – Enrollment for the 2021-22 school year opens to the public
(Nido/infants, Young Children’s Community/toddler and Children’s House (ages three through kindergarten)
With Gratitude,
Laura Bengel
Head of School