FRIDAY NOTES
4-5-13
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Saturday OLOS Crappie Tournament
Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday – Chaplet led by choir after 7:45 am Mass
Monday
Tuesday ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program for 6-8th graders, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesday Spelling Bee Practice 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Thursday All School Mass (3/4 ministry), Spelling Bee @ St. Martin
Friday April “Dress Down for $1 for Guito Day”, Midquarter
The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will participate in a trauma prevention program on Tuesday called “ThinkFirst”. As they get closer to driving age, this program stresses safety with cell phone usage, seat belts, alcohol, aggressive driving and so forth. It is presented by inspiring survivors of brain & spinal cord injuries. Their message urges students to take personal responsibility and make safe choices. It will be presented at 2:00 pm. All parents and any interested individuals are invited to attend.
NEEDED NOW!!! 8th GRADE PARENTS/STUDENTS: Jenny Evers, daughter of Janis Evers, has volunteered to do the graduation slide show. PLEASE SEND IN 8 PICTURES BY APRIL 5TH – from baby pictures on up to current. Please label these on back – 1 through 8, in the order you wish them presented, beginning with the baby pictures. If you have these on CD or memory card – even better – just make sure to label.
Dress Guidelines for graduation: Boys – dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes, tie-optional; Girls – dresses, no more than 2 inches above the knee, no spaghetti straps showing (may wear shawl to cover). Students will be wearing cap/gown for graduation and the awards portion of the reception. Cap & gown fees - $8.50. You may send in your payment anytime before April 19th. Graduation is set for Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the 5:00 pm Mass. The final day of classes for 8th graders will be Friday, May 3, 2013.
Good luck to those students attending the Spelling Bee on Thursday at St. Martin. They are: Devin Haeffner, Kayla Bond, Gage Trachsel, Joe Beck, Emily Love, Tevin Groose, Andrew Schulte, Cameron Haeffner, Cody Schulte, Kalie Massman, Erin Love, Rachel Buechter, Alex Schulte, Sydney Trachsel & Sheldon Schulte.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Reading Counts Field Trip for grades 2 – 5 will be on Monday, May 6, 2013. The students will be going to Lazer Tag in Osage Beach & Bridal Cave in Camdenton. Lazer Tag will be from 9:30 – 10:30 am (3 games), lunch from 11:00 – 11:30, and Bridal Cave from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Reminder to all parents: ALL SCHOOL FEES must be paid in full by the end of the year in order for your child to receive his/her final grade cards and diplomas (8th graders). The final LUNCH BILLING will be on April 15th, for lunches - $37.00 for full price, $8.00 for reduced. School fees may include any of the following: book, technology, van, lunch, unreturned library books, unreturned uniforms, damaged or lost textbooks, and others as deemed necessary. This would be a good time for you to also take a closer look at your school support through tithing to the parish. If you have unpaid fees, final payment notices will be sent out towards the end of the year.
The 4th & 5th graders will be participating in the first annual Pope John Paul II Catholic Schools Little Olympics on April 17th, 2013. Twelve schools were invited to participate in these activities at the Helias High School track. Events include softball throw, 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, tug of war, long jump, relays and longer dashes. Students will wear their orange Reading Counts shirts that day. Families are invited to attend. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, water coolers, etc. There will be a concession stand. Please refer to enclosed flyer for more information.
Beef Sticks - Students can purchase beef sticks during lunch for $1 each. If you would like a box of 30 sent home, the price is $30. All profits go to the school. Thank you for your support!
The READING COUNTS DEADLINE is Wed., April 24th. If your child reaches 200 points by April 24th, he/she qualifies to attend the Reading Counts field trip. For every 25 points over 200, your child gets a ticket, to be placed in a drawing for a prize.
THE FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH, DISMISSING AT 12:00 NOON. WE WILL BEGIN AWARDS AT 9:00 AM.
Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. The choir will lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet after the 7:45 am Mass this Sunday, April 7th. This is a beautiful prayer. Please make plans to attend this with your family.
Remember to return your Friday Folder on MONDAY.
