We Are Called to Serve
May 21, 2009
PRINCIPAL NOTES: All current kindergartners, second and sixth graders should have a dental form on file in the school office (dated after November 15, 2007). Forms were due on May 15th. Letters were sent home to the families who have not complied with this STATE LAW. Final report cards will be held for those students not in compliance.
You have already received the Schoolbelles uniform booklet in a prior Tidbit. Schoolbelles recommends that you order your uniforms early to avoid waiting in long lines and a delay in delivery. If you need to purchase new shirts for next school year, be sure to get light blue! Otherwise, your child can continue to wear his/her white shirt/blouse for another year.
Don't forget to do your Transportation Reimbursement before the last day of school.
I want to thank Mrs. Nancy B for doing such a fabulous job on our monthly calendar for the past I don't know how many years (she's been doing them so long!) Now with her daughter graduating this year, the volunteer job is open. If anyone is interested in taking over this very important task, please contact Mrs. Carone or Ms. Erazmus.
Thanks to Mrs. Patricia M for coordinating the Box Tops, Campbell Labels, and Milk Cap programs. She put in a lot of time and effort and raised a lot of money for our school over the years! Her son is graduating this year. Mrs. K and Mrs. C have volunteered to pick up where Pat left off!
Thanks to Mr. Mike M as he leaves our Market Day group of volunteers. Mike also put in many hours to help our school raise funds through the Market Day program.
Thanks to Mrs. Dawn D for all the time and effort she put forth over the years in coordinating so many different activities for our school children. Her daughter is graduating this year. She has done a magnificent job in: Coordinating all of our photography days over the years and especially for coordinating our yearbook. Cathy K, Peggy D, and Alicia K have volunteered to fill Dawn's shoes.
Coordinating the Manna program which helped many school families lower their tuition! Pat G is taking over this job. Coordinating the Six Flags Great America Read to Succeed Program!
WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE: These students have demonstrated their willingness to serve others during the weeks of May 4th - May 15th: [see paper/email tidbit]
REMINDERS: There is no school tomorrow or Monday, May 25th. Enjoy your long weekend!
The Band Concert is Tuesday, May 26th at 1:30 and 7:00. All are invited to attend.
Students should wear their gym uniform to school next Wednesday, May 27th for the End-of-the-Year Carnival!
PS-4 has their End-of-the-Year celebration on Wednesday, May 27th!
PS-3 has their End-of-the-Year celebration on Thursday, May 28th!
The last day hot lunch will be served is Friday, May 29th.
Beginning Monday, June 1st, we will be out-of-uniform. Students should wear gym shoes on gym day. We are now accepting your donations of clean usable uniforms to be sold at the Uniform Closet on Thursday, June 4th.
Tuesday, June 2nd, will be the last day for Extended Day after school. Morning care will continue through Friday, June 5th.
FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: The Executive Board members for the 2009-2010 school year are Steffanie W, President; Alicia K, Vice President; Susan D, Secretary; and Linda T, Treasurer. The Committee Chairs are David D, Joalle D and Peggy D, Ways & Means; Cathy K, Publicity; Anne Bl, Membership; and Daisy C, Hospitality.
MANNA TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAM: Due to the holiday on Monday, certificates will be delayed one day. Orders will be due by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning and will be available for pick-up on Friday morning. Because of the delay, NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Also, this will be the last time to order through school until we return in August. See the St. Barbara website for the summer ordering schedule. If you have any questions, please call Pat G.
PLANT SALE AT SOUKAL FLORIST AND GREENHOUSES: Don't forget to go and support our school. We get 10&per; of EVERY SALE! Now is the time to shop, while the selection is still great on all your gardening needs. YOU MUST HAVE THE FLYER WITH YOU FOR CREDIT! Need a flyer? Call the school office and print one from our school website. Questions? Call Liz K.
GIRL SCOUT REMINDER...Wednesday, May 27th, is the end-of-the-year ceremony for all St. Barbara Girl Scout troops. Girls should line up in the Parish Center hallway at 6:15PM and we will start promptly at 6:30PM. Any questions, please call your daughter leader or Marge S, School Organizer.
LOOKING FOR A SITTER for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons/evenings for a 15-month-old girl. Please call [school office] for more information.
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR TUITION TO BE LOWER? You can get tuition credit for selling Manna Express after church. Many dates still available, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS! Call Cathy K to set up a date