Lunch for week of April 14, 2008
Terra Nova Testing begins on Monday, May 5th. It is important that students be here on time each and every day. Please do not plan for any appointments during the mornings of testing week. The best preparation for students is to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. These testing results help us guide and improve our curriculum. They are an important assessment of your child’s progress. We need 100% attendance for peak performance.
Spring concert / Cabaret has been rescheduled to Monday, May 19th @ 6:30 PM in the school gymnasium. Please mark your calendars. All students will be participating in the concert.
Summer Skills Review Book
It is proven that children lose skills learned the previous year during the summer months. To help your children retain their skills, we are promoting easy to use summer review books. Based on national standards, these books help reinforce concepts learned this year and boost your child’s confidence. These are the same review books we have promoted in the past. Order forms accompany the newsletter today. Each book is designed to be completed in 15-30 minutes, 3 times per week for 10 weeks. Generally the grade level just completed is ordered. The books sell for $18 each with includes shipping. Orders are due by April 18th.
We have a few remaining tickets…it is not too late to join us!
The live auction will include: Choose school lunch for a week with Mrs. Cartier, lunch with the Principal, Day with the principal, and art work created by students. A like new dining set has been donated for the auction. Come ready to bid…the bidding will start at $850 for this beautiful set. Photos are available for viewing prior to the auction. Phone bids are being accepted. Stop by the office for more information. Silent Auction bidding starts at 6:00 PM.
School Board News
The St. Joseph School Board has a 1 three year term to fill for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are interested in serving on the board, please submit a letter stating reasons why you would like to serve on the board. Qualities include: willingness to work with others and maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality, commitment to monthly board meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month, and be a member in a parish. Questions and/or letter of interest can be directed to me @ 864-5623 or
School Board Meeting
All our parents are invited to the next board meeting on Monday, May 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM in the meeting room. Our NEASC report has come back and our school has been commended for the community spirit and dedication on the part of the faculty & staff, parents, and our students. We are building for future growth and your input is valuable in this planning process. All are invited to brainstorm and share ideas at this meeting.
Facts Grant & Aid applications for scholarship for the 2008-2009 are available in the office. The application is due to FACTS by April 15 with the $20 application fee.
Golf Tournament Mark your calendars and save the date! Our golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, June 26th @ 1:00 PM at Lang Farm.
Parent Surveys Thank you to all parents who have promptly returned the survey. We continue to accept them until April vacation.
Young Rembrandts We would like to offer a final session of these classes from May 6 through June 3 on Tuesdays. Registration forms will be sent home next week.
Dates to Remember