Family Newsletter
Children are messages we send to a time we may never see . . .
Archive of 2009-2010 Newsletters
“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!!

October is the month of the ROSARY…Remember to pray it daily.

OCTOBER CALENDAR:

Oct. 8: Pre-K picture day and picture retakes/AM in Commons

Oct. 9: NO SCHOOL/ Archdiocesan Religion Articulation Day for Teachers/Extended Care Open

Oct. 15 & 16: NO SCHOOL/ Parent/Teacher Conferences/Extended Care Open

Oct. 23 & 30: Attend the 8 AM Parish Mass

Oct. 26-30: 6^th grade class gone to Camp

Oct. 30: Last Friday of the month= Free Dress Day

Dates to Note:

• October 9: Archdiocesan Religion Articulation Day for Teachers=NO SCHOOL for students

• October 15 & 16: Parent/Teacher Conferences=NO SCHOOL for students

EXTENDED CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ALL OF THESE DATES. DROP-INS WELCOME. Please give the school office at least 24 hr. notice if you plan to have your child(ren) attend for any length of time on these dates or others after school.

LOOKING AHEAD:  SEP classes available on October 19 at 9 AM and October 22 at 6 PM. Both offered in the Family Center.

For more information or to register, please check the school website

PARENTS’CLUB:  ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are now on sale through October 7^th. They are available in the school office.

PACE Fundraiser:  Packets were sent home to each family Oct. 6^th. This optional fundraiser runs Oct. 7-26. Easy and painless! J

SCRIP SALES: SCRIP is on sale every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning in the large conference room from 8:30-9:30 AM

CYO:

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

FYI:

Enrichment Opportunity:  The Science Kit program begins October 13^th. It’s never too late to get involved with this fun activity for your children. See the link on the school website under Enrichment at www.stmonicasea.org

Contact Monica Tracey w/questions.

EYES ON THE PARISH:

Treasures of the Island…

Keep your eye on the parish and school websites to learn more about the Parish Auctions.

Save the dates:

• November 5, 2009/Family Night

• At St. Monica Parish FC/GYM & November 7, 2009/Gala Night at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency in the new Evergreen Ballroom

• Invitations have been sent! Check your mailbox!!

Check out the new AUCTION website http://stmonica-mi.maestroweb.com