February 8, 2012
Dear Parents,
Another Catholic Schools Week is officially over, but not forgotten. The posters the children made of their future dreams show a variety of careers that will require many years of study beyond the grade school years. The foundations laid here academically will be very helpful to our youngsters as they continue to pursue their dreams. As the year moves on, it is our goal to continue to nurture their Faith Life as the Church Year moves to the Lenten Season, Easter, Pentecost and the return to Ordinary Time. Our youngsters will continue to be urged to give of their service and it is hoped that the example of you, their parents, will be an inspiration to them. We continue to ask God’s Blessing on all that we do so that the Faith Life of our students, their academic growth, and their service to others continues to grow each day.
Congratulations to the Auction Chairpersons for a wonderful evening of fun and fundraising. While final figures are not yet available, the evening was a great success in both areas. This fundraiser is our biggest and needs the cooperation of all families if it is to continue to be successful.
As mentioned in last week’s letter, we are working with the parking lot situation. Some changes have been made and this week a diagram is enclosed for your use and to assist you in understanding how you are asked to enter the lot and to leave it. Currently, there is no longer an adult present in the Pavilion in the morning. The children have been reminded that their task is to sit at the tables and that ball playing and running around are not acceptable. Mrs. Bontjes will be available with a STOP Sign to lead all students into the building at the west end door. Students who are late are also to go to the west end door to enter the building. No students, except preschoolers and their parents, are to enter at the center doors. Parents are asked NOT TO PARK in the area closest to the Pavilion so that the buses can pull around and exit. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated.
The Jr. High Dance that was scheduled for February 10th at St. Mary School in Dixon has been canceled to allow those who wish to attend the Father Daughter Dance at St. Andrew’s in Rock Falls to have that special night with their dads. The Jr. High Dance will be rescheduled after Easter.
Please remember to sign for our Pint Size Hero Blood Drive. This program is to encourage you as parents to sign to give blood at our school. Your children will then receive a small thank you gift from the Red Cross to show their appreciation for your donation. Our youngsters will be staffing the welcoming table and the snack area, but Red Cross Personnel will be in charge of all other areas. We currently have 16 blood donors and our goal is at least 35. Last year, we had 42 pints donated, and it would be great to top that goal. There are many slots open as yet, so please send in your form or call the office to register. Every effort will be made to put you in the slot you desire. At this time of the year, the Red Cross is usually very desperate for blood donations and every pint helps!
Market Day Forms are enclosed in this Envelope. You will note there is a special drive on for desserts this month, so see the flyer for incentives for those who order. You could take care of your Easter Desserts with just one order!
Statements are also enclosed for this month. Again, please note your totals and how much should be paid by this time of the year.
The Health Department has sent a letter to parents regarding the many cases of whooping cough that have been reported lately. Because of this, students entering 6th and 9th Grade will be required to have a Tdap Vaccination along with their school physical this year and in future years. Please read the information carefully and contact the Health Department or your doctor with any questions you may have. Students who do not have this vaccination will be excluded from school until the immunization is provided.
Registration for Freshmen entering Newman Central Catholic High School will take place on February 27th at the Holloway Center, with a meeting following. Fees must be paid at this time. Please see the enclosed flyer for further information. The necessary forms have been mailed to parents and you are asked to have these all filled out ahead of time to speed the registration process.
PRINCIPAL’S POINTS:
There are still several families who have not returned their pre-registration forms. If you cannot find the form, please send a note telling us if you intend to return to St. Anne’s next year as this affects our budget preparations.
Flyers are enclosed form the Y regarding programs that are available.
Newman High School is also sponsoring a Baseball Clinic. Papers with more information are available in the office. This program is for boys only.
The Student Council will be sponsoring a Bake Sale this Thursday, February 9th, and there will be some raffle items available also. This day is also the DRESS DOWN DAY for those who had no tardies in Grades K, 1,and 2, for those with 1 or no homework notices in Grades 3, 4, and 5, and for those with no detentions or late assignments or uniform notices in Grades 6, 7, and 8.
Parents are reminded that the end of the SCRIP Program for this year is March 31st. You are asked to have met your goal set at the time of Commitment by this date. No extensions will be given. If your goal has not been met, you will be asked to pay the amount due to meet that goal. This will need to be paid before the Easter Break, which will begin on April 5th. Please make every effort to meet your SCRIP Goal.
Congratulations to our 35 students who improved /maintained their grades through the second quarter. Their BUG Shirts arrived and were given out this past week. Please encourage your child to continue to work hard to earn this award through good work and the formation of good study habits.
Class pictures are also enclosed in this envelope.
May God bless and reward you for your support of all our efforts.
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
