January 2012

This is a time for reflection as well as celebration. Look at the past year and all that has taken place, remember each experience for knowledge you have gained. Remember the laughter, the joy, the hard work, and the tears. Reflect on the past, think of the New Year, and celebrate life and all that God has given us.

*Mrs. Butcher and I would like to “thank you” all for your many blessings and your very generous Christmas gifts. Once again, your kindness is overwhelming.

*Congrats to our Academic Team – they placed 1st in the Diocese of Gary, 4th in the State of Indiana and 98th nationwide.

*Second grade students will be receiving the Sacrament of
Reconciliation in the church on January 21st at 10:30.

*No School January 13 and 16.

*If you have pictures of the following events and are willing to share, please send prints to the office by Jan. 27th: Pep rally, all sports , cheerleading, band concert, dances, holiday classroom parties, field trip events, Western night, St. Nick Story Hour, etc. When creating collage pages for the yearbook, which our students love, we need a large variety of pictures.

*Grading period ends January 12th. Report cards go home January 20th. Please sign and return report cards by January 25.

*Next out of uniform for box tops is January 19th – 20 box tops or $2.00.

*Tuition assistance forms are available at the parish and school office. There is a $24.00 processing fee, and this fee is due to either office by Monday, Feb. 20th.

*If you have a home phone or cell number that changed PLEASE inform the office. This is so important for both emergency cards and possible CallOne contacts.

*We have been very blessed with a slow start to winter. If this changes be listening for the CallOne message for delays or closures. Weather delay calls will be placed before 6:30 a.m.

*Remind your children that Open House is not a time to run in the gym or halls. The priority of this evening is our visitors – respectful behavior is expected. No student is allowed without a parent. The book fair will take place in the gym.

*January 11th is an important H.S.A. meeting regarding
2012-2013 tuition fees and calendar announcements.

*Open House February 1st 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. –Book Fair
Watch for the Catholic Schools Week flyer – Jan. 29-Feb. 3rd.
Family Registration Feb. 6 through Feb. 16th.
It is very important that your forms are completed before the
parish registration begins. Enrollment is guaranteed by
completion of form and fees.
Parish registration Feb. 27 and 28.
New family registration Mar. 5
ISTEP+ March 6-9
IREAD3 – March 19

Remember to always check the school website for updates.

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