Holy Spirit Catholic School

Nan-o-gram

How much can you pack into one week!

As you well know, we were all startled this morning to wake up to winter with several inches of snow and chilling wind!

We were also surprised and blessed to have Bishop Mike concelebrate Mass this morning with Fr. Enrique, on the Bishop’s 43^rd anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood. This evening our parish teenagers will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and we hope you will be able attend, beginning with Mass at 7pm in St. Anthony Chapel.

We also celebrated and congratulated our second graders on receiving their First Communion last weekend.

We sent the fourth graders off this morning to Boise to learn first hand how our state government works and to enjoy all that Boise has to offer.

I hope you enjoyed as much as I did our Art Faire and Spring Sing last night. I again wish to thank Diana Shipley for sharing her talents with the kids and working so hard to make last night’s production such a memorable success. I also want to thank our teachers for their diligence and efforts in teaching the children true classic art techniques in the masterpieces so proudly exhibited throughout the school.

And next week promises to be just as wild and wonderful!

Keep reading to your kids!

Mrs. Corgiat

D.A.R.E. GRADUATION

The 6^th grade students would like to invite family and friends to their graduation from the D.A.R.E. program. The graduation will be held May 6^th in the cafeteria and begins at 8:40 a.m. It should last about an hour.

WANTED!! 2008-09 PTC VICE PRESIDENT

The Parent Teacher Club has a vacancy for a Vice President for the 2008/09 school year. The Vice President sits on the school governing board the first year in office and then moves up to PTC President the following year. The officers of the PTC will be Laura Ayala, President; Cathy Brey, Treasurer and Harriet Lacey, Secretary.

If you would like to learn more about this position please contact Jennifer Parker 232-2825.

BOOK FAIR CLEAN-UP

Tomorrow following the dismissal of school we will be packing up the remaining books to be sent back to Scholastic. Any help that can be given would be deeply appreciated. We will also have to haul the tables over to the gym to be used for the International Food Fair, so we could really use some helpers with muscles!!!

A big thanks to those who helped with set up last week, it went so quick and fast!! I guess it just proves to show that the more people you have to help the easier and quicker the work goes!

REGISTRATION TIME!

Yep, it’s time already! Please stop by the office to fill out your Registration, Tuition Commitment and FACTS forms for the 2008/2009 school year. These forms will be available in the school office. New this year, if you will be using a credit card to make payment, you won’t need to fill out a FACTS form, just call FACTS directly. Thank you.

SPIRIT SHIRTS

If you ordered a new Spirit Shirt for your child they will be available to be picked up in the school office Monday.

MAY PAY-OFF

Next Friday, May 9, the students in grades kindergarten through sixth will spend the afternoon at Ross Park. They will be leaving the school immediately following lunch. Parents are always welcome to join us on these pay-off excursions…they are fun!

RAFFLE WINNERS

Congratulations to the following winners of our monthly raffle drawing:

$400.00 – Allison Huerta

$200.00 – Pat Marks

$150.00 – Melanie Laws

2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

As of last week, we began opening our classes to new families who want to send their child to our school. Our four year old preschool class only has five remaining spots. Our kindergarten and first grades are almost full as well! So if you intend to send your child to school here next year, please return your Letter of Intent immediately!!! We will not hold your child’s spot unless special arrangements are made.

If you have any questions regarding these Letters or are unable to make your deposit at this time, please see Miss Polly in the school office.

PARTNERS IN FAITH

Going home with today’s newsletter is the May edition of Partners in Faith. A few of the highlights are:

Parents are overwhelmed these days with complex and sometimes counter-intuitive parenting advice. The lead article on page one reminds parents that good manners are timeless.
May is the month of Mary. Families will read about three devotions to Mary that are enjoyable at this time.
The Eucharist is the heart and soul of our Catholic faith. Lessons from Scripture remind readers that Jesus is the true “Bread of Life.”

SPRING PORTRAITS

If you have not paid for your child’s Spring picture or returned it, please do so as the school is charged for pictures not returned or paid for. Thanks!

END OF SCHOOL YEAR

Here we are again at the end of another school year, just one more CRAZY month to go! To stay informed make sure to read over your newsletter each week as we will try our very best to keep you up-to-date on all the activities! So far here’s what we have:

May 1 & 2 – Fourth graders travel to Boise

May 6 – D.A.R.E. Graduation for the 6^th graders

May 8 – Crowning of Mary celebration at 8:30 a.m. Mass

May 9 – April Pay-Off – Students in grades K-6 will be bussed to the Pocatello Zoo after lunch

May 12-16 – 6^th graders travel to Oregon for a week

May 19-May 29 – Penny Power Challenge with proceeds going to Miss Shauntel (more details forthcoming)

May 28 – 6^th Grade Graduation Mass at 8:30 a.m.

May 29 – Last Day of School:

May Pay-off – Ice Cream Social

Great Turtle Race

Jump Rope for Heart

Early Release – School is dismissed for the summer at 1:00 p.m.

**End of Year Bar-b-que date to be announced

SUMMER PROGRAM

If you will be needing child care this summer and have not registered for our Sensational Summer Program you need to do so immediately! This program is so great that people start calling for spots in February! We want to make sure that our kids here at the school are well taken care of this summer so please contact Miss Shauntel or Miss Lisa at 232-2802 if you need summer care.

COMMUNITY FUN

International Food Fair Sponsored by Holy Spirit Catholic Church this Saturday and Sunday, May 3^rd and 4^th in the gymnasium. Plan on stopping by to enjoy food from around the world.

Shirley Foster Memorial “FUN” Walk/Run on June 7^th beginning at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund for Holy Spirit Catholic School. Suggested donation is $20.00 per person. Registration forms are available in the school office. This is a family event, so everyone is welcome to join in on the celebration of Shirley’s life.

Kinport Brian S. Reams Memorial Three on Three Basketball Tournament scheduled for June 13 & 14. This tournament is open to 4^th graders on up with a special category for those 18 and older. Cost for teams in the 4^th grade – 12^th grade division is $20.00 per team and $80.00 for teams in the 18 and above division. Cash prizes will be given. For more information see Miss Polly in the school office.

The fruit of righteousness will be peace;

the effect of righteousness will be quietness

and confidence forever.

Isaiah 32:17 NIV

God Bless