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Archive of 2009-2010 Newsletters
“Celebrate 50 Years of Quality Catholic Education at St. Monica Parish School!” 

NEWS OF NOTE

• The next First Friday Mass will be at 9 AM on Oct. 2^nd.

• Please remember to have your children attend the 8 AM Parish Mass on ALL other Friday mornings.

• Please attend the 8 AM Parish Mass this Friday morning on Sept. 25^th!

Thank you!!

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR:

Sept. 23: Band begins.

Sept. 24- Oct. 7: Entertainment Books on sale in the school office.

Sept. 25: Attend the 8 AM Parish Mass.

Sept. 25: Last Friday of the Month=FREE DRESS DAY for all!

OCTOBER CALENDAR:

Oct. 2: 9 AM First Friday Mass

Oct. 2: 8^th grade retreat after Mass

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

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

Attend the 8 AM Parish Mass

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

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

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 7 PM. Both offered in the Family Center. For more information or to register, please check the school website www.stmonicasea.org

PARENTS’CLUB:

• Gift Wrap Sale: All orders were due SEPT. 21^st! Please turn in any late orders ASAP at the school office.

• ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS are now on sale through October 7^th. They are available in the school office.

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

• PARENT CLUB MEETING: Thursday, October 1^st from 2-3 PM in the Family Center.

CYO:

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

FYI:

• Get Real! A Girl Power Workshop (4^th grade and above) and adults TONIGHT!

• Sept. 23, 2009 7 PM $5.00 at the door Seattle Town Hall  1119 8^th Ave. Seattle 98101

• Join bestselling author Rachel Simmons, Odd Girl Out, for a fun back to school workshop for confident self-expression. Rachel is offering this workshop to celebrate the release of her new book, The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. Adults will learn strategies to help girls access and express their authentic selves. Join Rachel for an extended Q & A session as well as a book signing and cool giveaways! For more information, visit www.RachelSimmons.com

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 date: November 5, 2009/Family Night & November 7, 2009/Gala Night

Check out the link to the new AUCTION website on our school’s website homepage!