Friday Newsletter 3-3-17

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon - NO SCHOOL

Tues -  Student Council Mtg – 3:00 – 4:00

          Fantasy Night Mtg – 6:00 pm computer lab

          Scrip Meeting – 6:45 pm in annex mtg room

Wed – End of Third Quarter

Thurs – All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

          DARE – 9:50-10:50

Fri -    Dress Down Day

          Grade Cards Issued

          Stations of the Cross – 2:15 pm

ENROLLMENT FORMS for the 2017-18 school year were sent home last week. If we did not receive a response from you, we are enclosing another in today’s folder. Please fill out & return as soon as possible. We make staffing decisions and book orders based on response so it is extremely important to return these to school promptly. Preschool slots are filled on a first come, first served basis as well. Thank you!

SCRIP: We have several SCRIP cards still in stock. (Wal-Mart, Cenex, Longhorn, Applebees, Outback, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Schulte’s, etc..). They are available in the church office during the week or contact Brittany Goetz @ 573-291-8246 to get the cards over the weekend.

SCRIP MEETING: There will be a Scrip meeting on Tuesday night (March 7^th) at 6:45 in the annex meeting room. We could really use the help with this program.

FANTASY NIGHT MEETING: There will be a Fantasy Night meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm in the computer lab. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

ITALIAN FEAST: The Italian Feast financial statement may be found on the reverse. This was a very successful fundraiser, as you will see! Thanks to all!

 FREEZER/FREEZER SPACE NEEDED: If you have a freezer that you no longer use, or have an open freezer, we need your help. The school lunch program has an opportunity to receive extra frozen commodities in April, because the monthly open order program is ending. This program cut will greatly affect how our lunch program performs, due to the fact that our free commodities will be cut at least by half (a loss of $2500-$3500 per year!). However, we do have this one-time opportunity to stock-pile commodities as they phase out the monthly ordering program. If we can come up with a freezer, or freezer space, we can take greater advantage, due to the fact that meat is the frozen commodity that we most need. If you have a freezer to donate, or have an empty freezer for storage, please contact Carla or Rosie. We would need to know by the end of the week (March 10) because the order form is due shortly thereafter. Thank you!

CRS RICE BOWL:  The Rice Bowl you received last week can be utilized as a Lenten tool to devote our prayers, fasting, and almsgiving to transform the lives of those most in need. There is a Lenten calendar inside, videos available, and also an app to get Lenten inspiration right on your phone. You will find information about all these things inside the Bowl. PRAYER. FAST. GIVE.

MORE HELP NEEDED! GRADUATION HELP: Traditionally, the 7^th grade families sponsor and host the 8^th grade graduation reception. We are looking for parents to take charge of organizing this. We have a checklist in the office as a reference for your use. Please contact Rosie with your offer to help out. So far, Missy Evers has volunteered to help out.

SCIENCE FAIR NEWS: The boards for your child’s science fair project (required for grades 5-8) are being provided to your child at school at no cost. The date for our local fair has been set for Tuesday, March 14^th.  The Diocesan Science Fair is scheduled for Friday, March 31^st at Taos, for the three entries that will go on to compete there. Remember – your child’s entry must be in one of three categories – life science, physical science, or earth science. As you know, students will be working on their entries in class, but some work at home will be required. If your child wishes to use any colored ink on their exhibits, work will have to be printed at home, due to the fact that the school does not have colored printers.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent, the students will be attending Stations at 2:15. If you (or grandparents) are attending, and would like to leave from church with your child, please send a note so that they can bring their bookbag with them to church.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Wed., April 5  - First Reconciliation @ 7:00 pm (with parish penance service)

Sat., May 6 – Preschool Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 7 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 13 – 8^th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Please return your folder on TUESDAY.

ENJOY THE THREE-DAY WEEKEND STUDENTS AND STAFF!