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“Celebrate 50 Years of Quality Catholic Education at St. Monica Parish School!” 

NEWS OF NOTE

Please remember that our day begins with attendance at the 8 AM Parish Mass on ALL Friday mornings.

(The exception is First Fridays when school starts as usual at 8:30 AM and the students go as a school to the 9 AM Mass).

Thank you!

DECEMBER CALENDAR:

• Dec. 17: 9:30 AM Christmas Pageant Dress rehearsal/GYM

• Dec. 17: 7 PM School Christmas Pageant/GYM

• Dec. 18: 10 AM/ 7^th grade performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” /GYM

• Dec. 18: NOON Dismissal for Christmas vacation

• School resumes on Monday, January 4, 2010!

JANUARY CALENDAR:

• Jan. 4: School Resumes

• Jan. 6: Open House 8:45-10:45 AM

• Jan. 18: NO SCHOOL/M.L. King Day

• Jan. 21: School Commission Mtg. 7 PM/Library

• Jan. 31: Noon Mass recognition of Distinguished Graduate

• Jan. 31: Open House 9:30-11:30 AM

• Jan. 31: Dedication of PLC following Noon Mass

LOOKING AHEAD:

School dismisses at noon on Friday, December 18^th, for the Christmas Vacation!(Extended Care will be open until 6 PM on 12/18.)

Catholic Schools Week:

Jan. 31- Feb. 5, 2010

PARENTS’CLUB:

• SCRIP SALES: SCRIP is on sale every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning in the large conference room from 8:30-9:30 AM. There is a donation basket for our sparrow child, Henry, at SCRIP sales. Every little bit will help the family! Thanks in advance for your generosity!

• Parents Club Christmas Bazaar:

• Thanks to all for making this a successful experience for the students! Proceeds will be donated to our Sparrow child, Henry, and his family.

• Minnie Vinnies Thank You!

• Thanks to all who generously gave clothing and toys to the families at Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus! All the items were gratefully received by the 26 families who were previously homeless. Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus, named after St. Therese, “The Little Flower,” also supports three other homeless shelters; so every donation was welcomed! Thanks!!

• Treasure Hunters:

  Next Meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 17^th 2-3 PM. Future meeting times in the FC:

  • Dec. 17: 2-3 PM

  • Jan. 21: 2-3 PM

  • Feb. 5: after 9 AM Mass (10-11)

  • March 5: after 9 AM Mass (10-11)

  • March 18: 2-3 PM

  • April 15: 2-3 PM

  • May 7: after 9 AM Mass (10-11)

CYO:

Please check the school website for a link to CYO information and website. You can now register and pay online!!!

FYI:

Congratulations to…Logan Armstrong and Donnie Howard who both recently qualified to play at the state level in Chess Competition!

Congratulations to… our St. Monica School Speech team for their outstanding showing at the recent Bishop Blanchet Speech Tournament! We are proud of all of the students. Special thanks to Mrs. Baron and Mrs. Reilly for guiding the team to such success!

Notable Congrats to:

• Jr. Ed. Com: Jackie Reilly, 2^nd and Brynne Weed, Finalist.

• Sr. Ed. Com: Margaret Dauer, 1^st, Casey Schmidt, 2^nd, Hailey Shanks 3^rd, Kristen Dahl Finalist.

• Jr. Expository: Katie Macaulay, 1^st.

• Jr. Dramatic: Molly White 1^st, Grace Boos 3^rd, Jackie Reilly Finalist.

• Oratory: Jonathan Khalfayan, Finalist

• Sr. Humorous Interp.: Margaret Dauer, Finalist

• Sr. Duo: Kristen Dahl & Hailey Shanks 3^rd, Casey Schmidt & Therese Mannella, Finalist.

REGISTRATION FOR ST.MONICA SCHOOL:

We are currently accepting pre-registration for the 2010-2011 Kindergarten Class. Your student must be 5 years old by August 31, 2010. Readiness assessments will be held in mid-January.

We are currently taking enrollment applications for the 2010-2011 Pre-K class. Forms are available in the school office. Your child must be 4 years old by August 31, 2010 to be eligible to enroll.

***Enrollment NOW open for other grades for 2010-2011 school year.

Please contact the school office for applications or questions. 206-232-5432