Friday Newsletter 4-10-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  Registration Packets due to office

Tues   Midquarter

        Spelling Bee Practice – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Wed – 8^th grade pictures @ Capitol

        DARE – 12:00 – 1:00 pm

        Sketch Practice – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Thurs- ALL SCHOOL MASS (5/6 Ministry)

Fri -   Progress Reports issued

        School Spirit Day (those with packet dress down pass do not need to wear spirit shirt)

REGISTRATION PACKETS:  The forms are due back to school this Monday, April 13, 2015.  The remainder of the information is to be kept for your reference – Please keep the supply list, calendar, physical form, etc.  ALL STUDENTS RETURNING PACKETS BY THE DUE DATE WILL RECEIVE A DRESS DOWN PASS, GOOD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. BONUS - 8^TH GRADERS MAY DRESS DOWN ALL WEEK!!

FEE REMINDER:  It is school policy that students will only receive final report cards if ALL SCHOOL FEES ARE PAID IN FULL. For 8^th graders, the same applies, as well as no release of records to other schools and no graduation diploma if fees are not paid in full. Included in this are lunch, preschool, extended care, book/tech, lost library or textbooks, non-returned uniforms, out of and in parish school support, etc. We will send final fee reminders a couple weeks before school dismisses for the summer. The final day of school is Thursday, May 14^th, which will be a half-day, dismissing at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be served. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 9:30 am that morning.

EGGS & SHOES!  Many thanks to all who sent in the candy-filled eggs for the hunt and the extra “treats” for the 7/8^th graders. Also, thanks to those who sent in shoes for the Shoeman Water Project. It is all much appreciated!

BEEF STICKS:  We still have beef sticks left. We will not be selling them again next year. If you would like some, send a note saying how many. You can pay with cash or check to OLOS. They are $1 each. Thank you for your support!

FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICE:  April 19^th, after 10:00 am Mass.

SPELLING BEE & 6^TH GRADE VOCATION DAY field trip forms are in today’s folder. Please fill these out and return on MONDAY. Thank you!

DRESS DOWN PASSES: All remaining birthday and meeting dress down passes may be used on WEDNESDAYS – due to the fact that the remaining Fridays are all scheduled dress down days.

8^TH GRADE SLIDE SHOW:  Each 8^th grade student needs to send in eight pictures, numbered 1-8, showcasing themselves from infant to present day. The deadline for these pictures is April 13^th. The 8^th graders will be taking pictures at the Capitol on April 15^th.  Dress code – sleeve and short length requirements still in force for these pictures, but students may wear open-toed shoes. 8^th graders should also be thinking of five songs to use during the slide show. Songs must be submitted to Mrs. Werdehausen for approval.

GRADUATE PARENTS:  Please fill out enclosed graduation reception form and return on Monday. Thank you!

GARDENING COMMITTEE:  We are asking for volunteers for the summer gardening committee. If we get enough help, families are usually assigned to two weeks during the summer to keep the watering done & to pull weeds. Please send a note to the office with your offer to help. So far, we have had no offers.

LUNCH BILLING:  We will do the final lunch billing on April 15^th. If you receive a notice on April 17^th, that will be the final amount due. If you do not receive a billing, it means your child’s lunch account is paid in full.

TRASH BAGS: We have some rolls of white trash bags (15 gallon) and 5 rolls of blue (55 gallon) bags for sale that are left over from last years fundraiser.  They are $12.00 a roll.  Make checks payable to Our Lady of the Snows Parish.

8^th GRADE GRADUATION DRESS CODE: Boys – dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes, tie is 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 awards ceremony.

READING COUNTS NEWS: On Friday, May 8, 2015, the students earning 200 Reading Counts points will be enjoying a trip to Tan-Tar-A’s Timber Falls Water Park. We are departing at 8:00 am, enjoying the water park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and returning back to school by 2:00 pm. Sack lunches, provided by the kitchen, will be enjoyed inside the park. A small portion of the $17 admission fee will be expected from the parent. The deadline for R.C. points is Thursday, April 23^rd. More information will follow.

READING COUNTS TRIP ATTIRE:  There will be no bikinis allowed on this trip. If your daughter chooses to wear one, they must cover with a T-shirt. Tankinis are OK, but they must cover the middle. Boys cannot wear jean shorts, they must be trunks. No rivets allowed. You may send a life jacket for your child, but Tan-tar-a will supply them as well.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION:  Freshman Orientation at Cole

 R-5 High School is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th , at 6:00 pm in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) and the High School gym. All incoming Freshmen and their parents need to attend this meeting.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Please keep trying to get some new sponsors and/or teams into the tournament. This is a major fundraiser for our school & parish, so please support it as you are able.  The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015. If you need additional flyers, please contact the office.

Just a reminder to all that if someone sponsors a hole in the golf tournament, the full amount is tax deductible.

SEEKING TEACHING PRINCIPAL: Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School, located in Mary's Home, MO, is seeking a teaching principal for the 2015-2016 school year.  Current PK-8 enrollment is 85 students.  Applicants must be willing to work closely with the pastor.  The qualified candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, have at least 3 years teaching experience, and a Master's Degree in Education with a Principal's certificate or working towards it.  Applicants should file an application with the Diocese of Jefferson City at www.diojeffcity.org and send a letter of interest to Fr. Pat Shortt at frpjshortt@gmail.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Wed., April 15 – 8^th grade pictures @ Capitol

Tues., April 21 – Spelling Bee @ St. Martin

Thurs., April 23 – Reading Counts deadline

Fri., April 24 – H & S movie night – 6:30 pm

Mon., April 27 – 5/6 Field trip to Ha Ha Tonka

Mon., April 27 – K Field trip to movie & Petco

Mon., April 27 – 3/4 Field trip to Capitol

Tues., April 28 – Sketch Day

Sun., May 3 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Tues., May 5 – 7/8 Field trip to old State Pen

Tues., May 5 – 1/2 Field trip to Runge/library

Wed., May 6 – 6^th grade Vocation Day

Fri., May 8 – Reading Counts Field Trip

Sat., May 9 – 8^th Grade Graduation - 5:00  pm Mass

Sun., May 10 – Preschool Graduation – 10:00 am Mass

Wed., May 13  - Field Day (pm)

Thurs., May 14 – Last Day of School – dismiss @ 12:00  noon, Awards Ceremony begins @ 9:30 am

Sat., May 16 – OLOS Golf Tournament - begins @ 7:30

         

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Please return your folder and

 registration packets on MONDAY!