September 28, 2011
Dear Parents,
“...St. Michael, the Archangel...”
Michael, Gabriel, Raphael--when some people hear these names, they may think of Ninja Turtles about whom a movie was made a few years ago. But long before these cartoon characters had these names, God’s great Archangels were in the business of battling the woes of the world. Michael, God’s Warrior, battles with Satan in the Book of Revelation; Gabriel, God’s Messenger, delivers the good news of the coming Messiah to prophets in the Old Testament and to Mary, Joseph and others in the New Testament; and Raphael, God’s Healer, delivers wellness to Tobias and his family in the Old Testament. Their feast day comes up this week on September 29th, and that of all the Guardian Angels is celebrated on October 2nd, though this year, it falls on a Sunday and so, will not receive the attention it should. These Spirit Guardians watch over us and continue to carry our prayers and messages to God each day. Through our prayers to these angels, the evils of our time continue to be fought and will be overcome. We have that on God’s Promise--not on some cartoon characters!
Special thanks to Sharon Phelps and her Cookout Crew and to all who sent in desserts for the Cookout. A total of $ 1,190.50 was made at this first Cookout--a great amount!
Special thanks to Sandy Halla and Dianna Brady for their work with Market Day, too. With the first two sales, a total of $849.23 has been earned thus far in profit-- a good start towards the goal of $5000.00.
The Auction Committee has also started selling 50/50 Tickets for the drawing to be held at the Auction on February 4th. If you would like some of these to start selling so that we have a great 50/50 Drawing, just call the office and we will gladly send some home to you.
As the economy changes, more people are seeking aid from the Food Pantry. On October 5th, there will be a STOCK OUR FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION by students of the public and Catholic High Schools. Items needed are listed on the enclosed flyer. Please be generous and send your items to school on or before October 5th. Items will be collected here as well as on home porches.
Another enclosure comes from U.S. Cellular. You can help our school by getting a voting code and then voting each day for our school, giving us an opportunity to win some money. If interested, please follow the instructions on the flyer. This contest closes on October 6th at midnight, so if you’re going to vote and encourage friends to vote for us, do it quickly!
School pictures are coming up and a flyer is enclosed for this event. Please be sure to turn in your form with check so that it is in school before Picture Day which is October 14th.
Lunch and Helper Menus are also enclosed. Please be sure to read the back of the Lunch Menu Flyer for some news about new menu items.
Scrip has obtained a few more local businesses for our program. Be sure to note the Scrip flyer that tells that Huffy’s and Phillips 66 are now available. Huffman’s Car Wash is also coming on board and will give 10% to our Scrip Program. Remember, the Scrip Schedule runs from April 1 to March 31 and you are required to make your goal by March 31st. Please do all you can to purchase Scrip on a regular basis.
Students are traveling and so permission slips are enclosed for the following grades:
Grade 4--Students will be going on the Architectural Tour of Dixon. They are to go directly to St. Mary School that day, but drivers will be needed to bring them back to St. Anne School after lunch.
Grade 3-- Students will be going to Outdoor Stewardship Class.
NOTABLE NOTES:
St. Andrew Parish is sponsoring a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, October 16th from 7:00 to 11:30 A.M. A variety of breakfast items will be available for a great price.
A note is enclosed to all the families who have not attended a Protecting God’s Children Program. You are asked to take the program online and turn in your certificate. It will be returned to you when it has been recorded on my listing to show that you are in compliance with our Diocesan Policy. Instructions were sent home in last week’s envelope and it is very simple and probably takes about an hour versus the three hour presentation given at school. Thank you for attending to this matter as soon as possible.
Thirty days has September, and they are almost gone. May the coming month of October bring new joys and blessing to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September 21st, 2011
Dear Parents,
‘”...Jesus said to him, ‘Follow Me’, and he got up and followed Him...” Matt. 9: 9
Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles. It is interesting to note that besides the four fishermen-Peter, Andrew, James, and John-- Matthew is the only other apostle whose call is described in the Gospels. Jesus walks by his tax collector booth and simply commands that he follow, and the amazing thing is, Matthew leaves everything and does! He was different from the other apostles in that he worked for the Romans in a job the Jewish People hated--a tax collector. Yet, he is noted as one who wrote one of the first accounts of Jesus’ life, with emphasis on how Jesus fulfilled the many Jewish prophesies. Matthew reminds us that Jesus calls people from many different walks of life to be His followers. Jesus continues to call us today to be faithful followers, no matter what our role in life may be.
These next weeks, our youngsters are being called to be test takers. Some of the classes have started taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and other classes will focus on them next week. Please be sure your child has some breakfast and gets a good night’s sleep as these help them to do well in their studies, not just during testing times, but always. We will make snacks available for the testing weeks so that those brains can stay on track. It would be good to discuss how important these tests are with your child so they try their very best. You will find a flyer with some test skills that will prove helpful not just for the ITBS Tests, but for testing all year.
Other enclosures include the following:
1. Procedures on how to access the online program of Protecting God’s Children. If you have not taken a Protecting God’s Children Course, you need to do so and can do this online. Simply follow the procedures and once you have participated in the program, send your form to the office so that it may be recorded that you took part. By the end of October, anyone who has not participated will be notified.
2. Climbing Higher Flyer--Perhaps you have need of some extra tutoring for your child. if so, this program offers great help.
3. Letter from the Riley Family--Perhaps you have heard that Mitchell Riley, brother of Brett and son of Phil and Dawn Riley, has had a relapse of his cancer. The family is asking for prayers on Mitchell's behalf and a letter with a prayer is enclosed.
4. Cookout and Market Day Reminders--This is for those who will be working these events.
5. Room Parent Obligations--A Room Parent is still needed for Grade 8. Many thanks to all who have stepped up to assist in the classes. Hopefully, the list of responsibilities will help you.
6. Ice Hog Ticket--These come to our school free and you can use them as you wish.
NOTABLE NOTES:
Our cookout is this coming Friday and Saturday and the committee would like some desserts to put out with the various food items. If you can do a little baking, just bring your items to Dixon Food Center on Friday Morning.
The local High Schools of Dixon and Sterling--Catholic and Public--are again collecting food to stock up the food pantries of these cities. The pickup will take place on October 5th. Items needed include peanut butter, canned fruits and veggies, macaroni and cheese, noodles, etc. Please do all you can to support this project.
St. Andrew School is selling Nexus Calendars. If interested in purchasing one at $25.00 per calendar, call their school office at 815-625-1456.
Parents are reminded to encourage their Jr. High Youngsters to attend the bonfire and fun evening on September 25th from 6 to 8:30 P.M. This is for all our 6th, 7th and 8th graders and is just the beginning of some great activities for our youth.
Pleaser remember that our Magazine Drive ends today, but we will accept orders until Friday of this week. I also encourage you to send in the post card booklets and/or to order online if you choose to do so. Thank you also for supporting our Book Fair. I hope you found books that will be a means of strengthening your child’s reading skills as well as stretching their imagination.
Many thanks to all who came to our Home and School Meeting last week. It was good to see so many families there, and to hear about the success of our early fundraisers.
Many of you have been asking about our Grandparents Day Celebration this year. It will be October 28th and more information will come home closer to that day.
The coming of autumn brings a new kind of beauty to our world. May you enjoy God’s artistic handiwork!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Dear Parents,
‘”...Jesus said to him, ‘Follow Me’, and he got up and followed Him...” Matt. 9: 9
Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles. It is interesting to note that besides the four fishermen-Peter, Andrew, James, and John-- Matthew is the only other apostle whose call is described in the Gospels. Jesus walks by his tax collector booth and simply commands that he follow, and the amazing thing is, Matthew leaves everything and does! He was different from the other apostles in that he worked for the Romans in a job the Jewish People hated--a tax collector. Yet, he is noted as one who wrote one of the first accounts of Jesus’ life, with emphasis on how Jesus fulfilled the many Jewish prophesies. Matthew reminds us that Jesus calls people from many different walks of life to be His followers. Jesus continues to call us today to be faithful followers, no matter what our role in life may be.
These next weeks, our youngsters are being called to be test takers. Some of the classes have started taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and other classes will focus on them next week. Please be sure your child has some breakfast and gets a good night’s sleep as these help them to do well in their studies, not just during testing times, but always. We will make snacks available for the testing weeks so that those brains can stay on track. It would be good to discuss how important these tests are with your child so they try their very best. You will find a flyer with some test skills that will prove helpful not just for the ITBS Tests, but for testing all year.
Other enclosures include the following:
1. Procedures on how to access the online program of Protecting God’s Children. If you have not taken a Protecting God’s Children Course, you need to do so and can do this online. Simply follow the procedures and once you have participated in the program, send your form to the office so that it may be recorded that you took part. By the end of October, anyone who has not participated will be notified.
2. Climbing Higher Flyer--Perhaps you have need of some extra tutoring for your child. if so, this program offers great help.
3. Letter from the Riley Family--Perhaps you have heard that Mitchell Riley, brother of Brett and son of Phil and Dawn Riley, has had a relapse of his cancer. The family is asking for prayers on Mitchell's behalf and a letter with a prayer is enclosed.
4. Cookout and Market Day Reminders--This is for those who will be working these events.
5. Room Parent Obligations--A Room Parent is still needed for Grade 8. Many thanks to all who have stepped up to assist in the classes. Hopefully, the list of responsibilities will help you.
6. Ice Hog Ticket--These come to our school free and you can use them as you wish.
NOTABLE NOTES:
Our cookout is this coming Friday and Saturday and the committee would like some desserts to put out with the various food items. If you can do a little baking, just bring your items to Dixon Food Center on Friday Morning.
The local High Schools of Dixon and Sterling--Catholic and Public--are again collecting food to stock up the food pantries of these cities. The pickup will take place on October 5th. Items needed include peanut butter, canned fruits and veggies, macaroni and cheese, noodles, etc. Please do all you can to support this project.
St. Andrew School is selling Nexus Calendars. If interested in purchasing one at $25.00 per calendar, call their school office at 815-625-1456.
Parents are reminded to encourage their Jr. High Youngsters to attend the bonfire and fun evening on September 25th from 6 to 8:30 P.M. This is for all our 6th, 7th and 8th graders and is just the beginning of some great activities for our youth.
Pleaser remember that our Magazine Drive ends today, but we will accept orders until Friday of this week. I also encourage you to send in the post card booklets and/or to order online if you choose to do so. Thank you also for supporting our Book Fair. I hope you found books that will be a means of strengthening your child’s reading skills as well as stretching their imagination.
Many thanks to all who came to our Home and School Meeting last week. It was good to see so many families there, and to hear about the success of our early fundraisers.
Many of you have been asking about our Grandparents Day Celebration this year. It will be October 28th and more information will come home closer to that day.
The coming of autumn brings a new kind of beauty to our world. May you enjoy God’s artistic handiwork!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 14, 2011
Dear Parents,
“... By Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.”
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Triumph of the Cross. The feast itself is in remembrance of the finding of the Jesus’ Cross by St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine. Constantine then built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher over the spot where the Cross was found. To the early Christian Church, the cross was not an item of veneration as it was a symbol of death for many who suffered for their faith by dying as Jesus did. But time has changed our thinking as now the Cross is one of the main symbols of our salvation. Every Catholic Church has a crucifix, many people wear a cross or crucifix as a sign of their faith, and daily we sign ourselves with this valuable symbol. Perhaps this evening, as your children go to bed, you could sign them on their forehead with the sign of the cross as a remembrance of what was done on the day of their Baptism. This would be a great reminder of how our salvation was won.
As September moves on, the days and nights are getting very busy. Our Drawdown is over and we have had a report on its success at our Home and School Meeting last night. We end this week with our evening with Father Leo and some great burger tasting. Hope you can make this event --remember, it is free and there will be great food and fun for all.
Enclosed in this week’s envelope is information on the following:
1. First Cookout of the Year--Sept. 23 and 24th. A flyer is enclosed and you are free to duplicate this for your place of business. Desserts will be offered for a donation, so if you would like to make something, like cookies or cupcakes, etc., just bring them to Dixon Food Center and Mrs. Phelps will be there to accept them on Friday Morning. Those who signed to work this event will find notices in their envelopes.
2. There are several Permission Slips in this Brown Envelope:
Grade 2--Permission slip for the Nursing Home Masses
Grade 8-- Permission Slip for Springfield Trip
Discover Dixon Project Discovery Group--Permission Slip for visits
There is also a Permission Slip for Grade 2 to attend the Newman Homecoming Parade on Sept. 23rd. I usually go to this event, but there is an all day meeting for Principals that day in Rockford, so I have asked Mrs. Papoccia and her 6 little girls to represent our school at the parade that day.
3. Flyer from the YMCA
4. Flyer from the Girl Scouts--For girls only, of course
NOTABLE NOTES:
Thanks to all who volunteered to serve as Room Parents, but we are still in need. Grades 7 needs 2 Room Parents and Grade 8 needs one. I am aware that these classes involve a little more activity because of graduation, etc., but do you really want these poor little Jr. High students to be without room parents for this year? Please step up and volunteer!
Also, all are reminded to please send in the $7.00 fee for parties as we would like to distribute this to those who have signed as Room Parents. Once we have all Room Parents, a list with responsibilities will be sent home to all.
Beginning on September 19th, our students will be taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. These tests are very important for several reasons, and you are asked to talk with your children about trying their very best. We will provide snacks for the children during this week to keep their brains fresh. Please try to see to it that they get plenty of sleep these days also.
Our Book Fair is currently ongoing and so is our Magazine Drive. Books make great gifts for Christmas and buying now and hiding them may be a great way to get ahead of the holidays. Our book fair prices are really good and you will find some great deals.
Every family is required to attend a Protecting God’s Children Program. This can now be done online. Type in WELCOME TO ROCKFORD DIOCESE in your search bar and then on the left side, you will see a box with several links, one of which is the Protecting God’s Children Link. Click on that and further instructions will be given to you. You must send in a form to school stating that you have participated in this program. In early October, notice will be sent to those families who have not yet taken part in this program. It is a requirement for all families since all are responsible for volunteering at our school.
One last request for all parents involves our parking lot. First of all, may I remind all parents to please drive carefully when bringing or picking up your children. Children do not always watch what is going on and we don’t want to lose even one of our students to an accident. Secondly, when you come for Playground Duty or to assist in the kitchen, may I ask that you park by Father’s House or by the area where teachers park each day. This will give the children a free blacktop on which to play and your car may not get “bumped” with balls or other play equipment. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.
As the feast of the Cross of Christ is celebrated, we are reminded that we all have little crosses to bear. Let us remember that we do not carry them alone, but that our Lord is always there to help us.
Have a very blessed week!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Dear Parents,
“... By Your Holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.”
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Triumph of the Cross. The feast itself is in remembrance of the finding of the Jesus’ Cross by St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine. Constantine then built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher over the spot where the Cross was found. To the early Christian Church, the cross was not an item of veneration as it was a symbol of death for many who suffered for their faith by dying as Jesus did. But time has changed our thinking as now the Cross is one of the main symbols of our salvation. Every Catholic Church has a crucifix, many people wear a cross or crucifix as a sign of their faith, and daily we sign ourselves with this valuable symbol. Perhaps this evening, as your children go to bed, you could sign them on their forehead with the sign of the cross as a remembrance of what was done on the day of their Baptism. This would be a great reminder of how our salvation was won.
As September moves on, the days and nights are getting very busy. Our Drawdown is over and we have had a report on its success at our Home and School Meeting last night. We end this week with our evening with Father Leo and some great burger tasting. Hope you can make this event --remember, it is free and there will be great food and fun for all.
Enclosed in this week’s envelope is information on the following:
1. First Cookout of the Year--Sept. 23 and 24th. A flyer is enclosed and you are free to duplicate this for your place of business. Desserts will be offered for a donation, so if you would like to make something, like cookies or cupcakes, etc., just bring them to Dixon Food Center and Mrs. Phelps will be there to accept them on Friday Morning. Those who signed to work this event will find notices in their envelopes.
2. There are several Permission Slips in this Brown Envelope:
Grade 2--Permission slip for the Nursing Home Masses
Grade 8-- Permission Slip for Springfield Trip
Discover Dixon Project Discovery Group--Permission Slip for visits
There is also a Permission Slip for Grade 2 to attend the Newman Homecoming Parade on Sept. 23rd. I usually go to this event, but there is an all day meeting for Principals that day in Rockford, so I have asked Mrs. Papoccia and her 6 little girls to represent our school at the parade that day.
3. Flyer from the YMCA
4. Flyer from the Girl Scouts--For girls only, of course
NOTABLE NOTES:
Thanks to all who volunteered to serve as Room Parents, but we are still in need. Grades 7 needs 2 Room Parents and Grade 8 needs one. I am aware that these classes involve a little more activity because of graduation, etc., but do you really want these poor little Jr. High students to be without room parents for this year? Please step up and volunteer!
Also, all are reminded to please send in the $7.00 fee for parties as we would like to distribute this to those who have signed as Room Parents. Once we have all Room Parents, a list with responsibilities will be sent home to all.
Beginning on September 19th, our students will be taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. These tests are very important for several reasons, and you are asked to talk with your children about trying their very best. We will provide snacks for the children during this week to keep their brains fresh. Please try to see to it that they get plenty of sleep these days also.
Our Book Fair is currently ongoing and so is our Magazine Drive. Books make great gifts for Christmas and buying now and hiding them may be a great way to get ahead of the holidays. Our book fair prices are really good and you will find some great deals.
Every family is required to attend a Protecting God’s Children Program. This can now be done online. Type in WELCOME TO ROCKFORD DIOCESE in your search bar and then on the left side, you will see a box with several links, one of which is the Protecting God’s Children Link. Click on that and further instructions will be given to you. You must send in a form to school stating that you have participated in this program. In early October, notice will be sent to those families who have not yet taken part in this program. It is a requirement for all families since all are responsible for volunteering at our school.
One last request for all parents involves our parking lot. First of all, may I remind all parents to please drive carefully when bringing or picking up your children. Children do not always watch what is going on and we don’t want to lose even one of our students to an accident. Secondly, when you come for Playground Duty or to assist in the kitchen, may I ask that you park by Father’s House or by the area where teachers park each day. This will give the children a free blacktop on which to play and your car may not get “bumped” with balls or other play equipment. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.
As the feast of the Cross of Christ is celebrated, we are reminded that we all have little crosses to bear. Let us remember that we do not carry them alone, but that our Lord is always there to help us.
Have a very blessed week!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
September 7, 2011
Dear Parents,
...And Mary kept all these things in her heart...Luke 2:51
This month of September has three feasts of our Blessed Mother--her birthday on Sept. 8th, her name day on Sept. 12th, and the feast of her sorrows on Sept. 15th. Very little is known about Mary’s birth, but the feast is placed nine months after the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The same goes for her name day. Many families choose names for their children for various reasons, and St. Anne and St. Joachim probably had a special reason for naming their child, too. As one thinks about the life of the Holy Family and the many activities Mary and Joseph did with the young Jesus, one has to wonder about the thoughts that filled Mary’s heart as she watched her young son grow. She surely prayed daily that He would be all that God wanted Him to be. You who are mothers must also keep many things in your own heart as you watch your children grow. On these coming feast days, ask out Blessed Mother to guide you as you strive to help your children be all that God wants them to be.
It is hard to believe that we are into our third week of school, and that our first major fundraiser is this Saturday Night. Once again, all families are reminded of their responsibility to sell the Drawdown Tickets and get the stubs and money turned in as soon as possible. This fundraiser raises $15,000.00 towards the $75,000.00 that is the Home and School’s commitment to the budget, and it is important that it be a great success. With everyone’s cooperation, it will be, so please do your part by selling those tickets and getting the returns in by Thursday, if possible.
Next week the 15th of the month arrives, so tuition payments are due. Your statement is enclosed and all families are asked to be on time with payments. This is another great help to the budget, especially these first months when so many bills associated with the opening of school are due.
As you know, our school uses the Teacher Ease Program as another means of communicating with parents and students regarding grades and other issues. All parents are asked to send in their e-mail address so that contact can be made with you by teachers and this office as needed. If your e-mail address has changed or you have not yet submitted your e-mail address to the office, please be sure to send it in as soon as possible. It will be entered into our system and then you will receive a message with directions on what to do to access your child’s information.
Our Market Day Program has a goal of $5,000.00 this year and so you will find the next Market Day Flyer, the schedule for the year, and other helpful information in this envelope. If you have not tried any Market Day products, this may be a good time to begin. The money earned in this program also goes towards the $75,000.00 that the Home and School must earn to assist with the school budget.
Our Magazine Drive begins today and you will find a packet in your Brown Envelope. There is information on how to order online and how to send back the packets with names of people who do not live close that could be contacted via mail. Every child who turns in one of these packets gets an opportunity to try for a gift card, so I hope you will encourage your child to fill out these booklets and return them to school. It would be great to reach our goal of $5,000.00 this year. Remember, magazines make great gifts and encourage reading at every level. If your children see you reading, they will develop that love for reading, too.
NOTABLE NOTES:
The cold weather brings a reminder to get your sweatshirt order in as soon as possible. We would like to place an order very soon.
You are also reminded to send in Milk Money for your child. All milk money should be paid as soon as possible.
Our Home and School Meeting is scheduled for September 13th at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is for parents only and after the meeting, you will have the opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and see how things are going. Hopefully, a report on the Drawdown’s success will also be available at that meeting. Our Book Fair will also be open the night of the meeting, so you may want to browse and find some good reading for yourself or your youngsters.
Project Discovery begins this week, and every child has been placed in a class for each quarter. Some classes had to be rearranged and every effort was made to place students in a class they chose and hopefully would enjoy. Changes are not always possible, so please give the class a chance before deciding this is not a good class for your child.
Be sure to mark your calendar for next week’s Cooking Show on Friday evening. Father Leo has a good message for all families and the food will be fantastic! Some helpers are needed and if you can give a hand, please contact Jill Hill.
Birthdays are always fun to celebrate, so with your family, celebrate Mary’s Birthday in some way. Our Lady will certainly enjoy your efforts to wish her a Happy Birthday, and she will hold you and your family in her heart!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D
*
Dear Parents,
...And Mary kept all these things in her heart...Luke 2:51
This month of September has three feasts of our Blessed Mother--her birthday on Sept. 8th, her name day on Sept. 12th, and the feast of her sorrows on Sept. 15th. Very little is known about Mary’s birth, but the feast is placed nine months after the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The same goes for her name day. Many families choose names for their children for various reasons, and St. Anne and St. Joachim probably had a special reason for naming their child, too. As one thinks about the life of the Holy Family and the many activities Mary and Joseph did with the young Jesus, one has to wonder about the thoughts that filled Mary’s heart as she watched her young son grow. She surely prayed daily that He would be all that God wanted Him to be. You who are mothers must also keep many things in your own heart as you watch your children grow. On these coming feast days, ask out Blessed Mother to guide you as you strive to help your children be all that God wants them to be.
It is hard to believe that we are into our third week of school, and that our first major fundraiser is this Saturday Night. Once again, all families are reminded of their responsibility to sell the Drawdown Tickets and get the stubs and money turned in as soon as possible. This fundraiser raises $15,000.00 towards the $75,000.00 that is the Home and School’s commitment to the budget, and it is important that it be a great success. With everyone’s cooperation, it will be, so please do your part by selling those tickets and getting the returns in by Thursday, if possible.
Next week the 15th of the month arrives, so tuition payments are due. Your statement is enclosed and all families are asked to be on time with payments. This is another great help to the budget, especially these first months when so many bills associated with the opening of school are due.
As you know, our school uses the Teacher Ease Program as another means of communicating with parents and students regarding grades and other issues. All parents are asked to send in their e-mail address so that contact can be made with you by teachers and this office as needed. If your e-mail address has changed or you have not yet submitted your e-mail address to the office, please be sure to send it in as soon as possible. It will be entered into our system and then you will receive a message with directions on what to do to access your child’s information.
Our Market Day Program has a goal of $5,000.00 this year and so you will find the next Market Day Flyer, the schedule for the year, and other helpful information in this envelope. If you have not tried any Market Day products, this may be a good time to begin. The money earned in this program also goes towards the $75,000.00 that the Home and School must earn to assist with the school budget.
Our Magazine Drive begins today and you will find a packet in your Brown Envelope. There is information on how to order online and how to send back the packets with names of people who do not live close that could be contacted via mail. Every child who turns in one of these packets gets an opportunity to try for a gift card, so I hope you will encourage your child to fill out these booklets and return them to school. It would be great to reach our goal of $5,000.00 this year. Remember, magazines make great gifts and encourage reading at every level. If your children see you reading, they will develop that love for reading, too.
NOTABLE NOTES:
The cold weather brings a reminder to get your sweatshirt order in as soon as possible. We would like to place an order very soon.
You are also reminded to send in Milk Money for your child. All milk money should be paid as soon as possible.
Our Home and School Meeting is scheduled for September 13th at 6:00 P.M. This meeting is for parents only and after the meeting, you will have the opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and see how things are going. Hopefully, a report on the Drawdown’s success will also be available at that meeting. Our Book Fair will also be open the night of the meeting, so you may want to browse and find some good reading for yourself or your youngsters.
Project Discovery begins this week, and every child has been placed in a class for each quarter. Some classes had to be rearranged and every effort was made to place students in a class they chose and hopefully would enjoy. Changes are not always possible, so please give the class a chance before deciding this is not a good class for your child.
Be sure to mark your calendar for next week’s Cooking Show on Friday evening. Father Leo has a good message for all families and the food will be fantastic! Some helpers are needed and if you can give a hand, please contact Jill Hill.
Birthdays are always fun to celebrate, so with your family, celebrate Mary’s Birthday in some way. Our Lady will certainly enjoy your efforts to wish her a Happy Birthday, and she will hold you and your family in her heart!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D
*
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