SHAPED INTO DISCIPLES
August,
2010
Dear Parents,
Peace! Hopefully June and July offered time
for you and your family to have a change of pace from the busy school year.
OPENING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, September 7 Staff Development
Wednesday, September 8 Staff Development
Thursday, September 9
Friday, September 10
(Half day and full day K)
Monday, September 13
Monday, September 13
TRANSPORTATION
A bus pass for your child/ren
is enclosed in this mailing. Please look it over carefully and if you have any
questions, please contact
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULING/TRANSPORTATION
All kindergarten students who are ½
day will go to school from
CAR RIDERS
All car riders are to enter from
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
All students will receive their class
assignments on the first day of school. Children in grades Kindergarten and
First Grade are to wear a name tag with their name, grade and
bus letter on it. Half day kindergarten students should have their
Faculty member and older students will be
available to assist students when they arrive at school. If your child is a bus
rider, we strongly suggest that he/she ride the bus starting with the first day
of school. That allows the bus driver to get to know your child and his/her
stop. It also allows your child to become familiar with the regular routine. If
your child is a car rider, please bring your child to the designated area (Willow
Bend Road entrance). Grades 1-8 will go directly to “A” classrooms
to receive homeroom assignments. Grade K will report to Pedata Hall to receive
their classroom assignments. There will be a social gathering for kindergarten
and all new parents on Friday, September 10, in Pedata Hall immediately
following classroom assignments. Please follow the directions of the PTA to
allow for a smooth transition for the kindergarten children.
SCHOOL UNIFROM/GYM UNIFORM
All students are expected to be in school
uniform on the first day of school. Uniforms are to be purchased from Flynn
& O’Hara. Gym uniforms are from Coaches Choice,
REMINDERS FROM JUNE NEWSLETTER
SHOE ALERT SNEAKER ALERT
Please pay careful attention to the
following when purchasing back to school footwear. All students are expected to
follow the following policy.
Students (both boys and girls) may wear the
following with their school uniform:
Solid, black, blue or brown
low cut sneakers (no
labels or designs)
Loafers,
tie shoes, velcro are also
acceptable (no clogs)
Heels
for girls are to be no higher than one inch
Students may wear the following with their
gym uniform:
Athletic
sneakers with a non skid sole
Sneakers
secured at all times with a solid white or black visible sock
No
platform or backless sneakers
CARNIVAL
It's not too late to volunteer for our annual
end of the summer event. We need every family to support this major school
fundraiser. The carnival profit margin makes our tuition reasonable. Remember,
opening night is Saturday, August 28.
PTA REMINDER
The first fundraiser of the 2010-2011 school year will be wrapping paper from Sally Foster and the
Entertainment Book. The sale begins the first full week of school and continues
for two weeks. More info will be in the September Newsletter. First PTA meeting
is Wednesday, September 15.
TUITION
You have received a payment book containing
envelopes for each month, so that tuition can be included in your regular
bill-paying cycle. If you have not already received a payment book, please
notify the school office. Checks or money orders should be made payable to St.
Joan of
Tuition for students enrolled in the full day
kindergarten program will be an additional $750.00. Parents will be billed
separately through the school for this amount. It is not included in the
payment book.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Please check the June information for needed
school supplies. Students will be expected to have all items by Tuesday,
September 14, Items that are * will be purchased on Monday, September 13. Lunch
boxes are to be soft and labeled with your child’s name/grade.
ATHLETICS
Fall sports schedules have been finalized and
will begin the first full week of school. If your child is planning to
participate in soccer (co-ed 6-8) or volleyball (girls 5-8) he/she must have a
valid Sports Physical on file in the Nurse’s office prior to the first
practice after tryouts. Sport physical forms are available outside Mrs.
Donahue’s office.
CONGRATULATIONS
Mrs. JoAnn Rocca has made a decision to retire from her teaching
ministry of many years. We will certainly miss her and the many ways she
empowered the children in her care. The good news is she promises to be back to
visit and volunteer. Presently, Mrs. Rocca is
responsible for a few family members who are in need of assistance in numerous
areas. Please pray for her during this time of transition. We wish her
God’s blessings now and in the future.
Mrs. Kelly Jones, our present 3rd
grade teacher, will be moving to second grade. Mrs. Ann Bloss,
our long-term substitute of two years will fill the third grade position.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM
If you plan on using this service in
September students must have a registration form on file accompanied by the
$25.00 registration fee.
Once again I congratulate you for choosing
St. Joan of
God’s Blessings,
Sister
Pat