"Where charity and love prevail there God is ever found..."

From the Desk of Mrs. Dellino, Principal

January 30, 2008

Dear St. Monica School Families,

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

The mission of St. Monica School is to provide a Christ-centered foundation and academic excellence for our young people.  Our students “light the way” through their academic endeavors, their growth in their Catholic faith, and their progress toward a values-filled life.

I hope you have a chance to visit the school this week and take a peek into the classrooms. Our Open Houses and Grandparents/Friends Day have provided the opportunity to do just that and we are very proud to showcase our students.  

Don’t miss the wonderful display of artwork in the school library done by our students in their art classes with Mrs. Park. Join us at one of the productions of the 8th grade musical, “Seussical, Jr.”, done in conjunction with Mercer Island’s Youth Theatre Northwest. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Congratulations:  Congratulations to these middle school students and their recent achievements. We are proud of you!!!

8th grade:

  • Emily Dauer: 1st place/National Fleet Reserve Essay Contest/ both in her class and at grade level amongst all entrants. (Her essay now goes to a Regional level!)

  • Max Mueller: 2nd place in the National Reserve Essay Contest in his class.

  • Gemma Balinbin: 2nd place overall Finalist in Sr. Editorial Commentary/Seattle Prep Speech Tournament

7th grade:

  • Jackie Welsh: Overall Finalist in Jr. Editorial Commentary/Seattle Prep Speech Tournament

6th grade:

  • Henry LaVallee: St. Monica School Middle School Geography Bee winner

Thank You: Special thanks to the parents that braved the cold last Saturday and spread new wood chips under the Big Toy! Thank you Brondello, LaVallee, Lucker, Moffitt, Panelli and Pfieffer families!

Tuition Assistance Applications for 2008-2009: Applications must be completed online this year through the Archdiocese of Seattle. Deadline is March 14th. http://fulcrumfoundation.org/Tuition

Further details are in today’s School Newsletter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Please join us for Grandparents/Grand Friends Day this Friday, February 1st!

Because of this special day the Mass will begin at 9:45 AM.

As always, I am just a phone call or an email away and my door is always open!
May God bless you and those you love!

Pamela J. Dellino, Principal
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