Sunday, January 29, 2012

Catholic Schools Week 2012

There are 132,656 private and public schools in the United States,
according to Department of Education statistics.
Of those, 6,980 are Catholic elementary or secondary schools. What sets these Catholic schools apart from the pack?
Three things, say educators, parents and community leaders:
faith, academics and service.
So, fittingly, the 2012 Catholic Schools Week theme
focuses on these three priorities.
Children are taught faith—not just the basics of Christianity,
but how to have a relationship with God.
Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards,
help each child reach his or her potential.
Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others,
is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.
The annual observance starts the
last Sunday in January and runs all week, which is January 29 to February 5.

Monday January 30th - Open House--8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Parents may visit classrooms and see the everyday
teaching and learning.

Speech Contest 9:00 AM Grades 5-8 in auditorium

Tuesday- January 31st Science Fair
Science Fair in lunchroom 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday February 1st- Report Card Day - Early Dismissal 12:00 noon

Father Antonio will distribute report cards to
students in classrooms.
AIS forms (Academic Intervention Services) forms
will be distributed to parents from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
A time limit of 10 minutes per parent will be set
by teachers so that all parents may see their child's
teacher. Appointments will be set up by the teacher
at the Parent Teacher Conference should further
discussion be needed.

Many report cards will be held due to AIS forms and
they will be available at the teacher conference.
As a reminder tuition must be up to date for child to
receive report card.

Thursday- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Picture Day.

Picture Money envelopes are due to tuition office.

Friday February 3rd - Feast of St. Blase

Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students
of the 4th grade. Parents Welcome
Blessing of Throats will occur at this Mass
Honors Assembly in Church following Mass

Sunday - February 5th

Confirmation Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM