Holy Spirit Catholic School

Weekly Newsletter

October 3, 2007

 

NAN-O-GRAM

            It’s that time of year when questions are raised regarding guidelines for proper Halloween costumes.  Our school values and principles will not sanction any costume that promotes any kind of violence, blood and guts, or demonic theme.  No accessories will be permitted that include knives, swords, guns or any weapon-type items.

Also, please be attentive to masks that impair vision and costumes that might be flammable or that prohibit ease of movement.  We have a school wide parade on Halloween and certainly want all the kids to move about comfortably and safely.  Halloween is a great time to have fun, and is personally one of my favorite holidays, but we need to be thoughtful when guiding the children in choosing their costumes.     Their safety is paramount!

            Keep reading to your kids! 

                        Mrs. Corgiat

 

NO SCHOOL OR CHILD CARE TOMORROW AND FRIDAY, OCT. 4 & 5.

 

CONGRATULATIONS

            The following students were elected Student Council Officers for the 1st semester of school:

Intermediate Grades:

            President – Hannah Quick

            Vice President – Henny Hearn

            Treasurer – Miranda Navarro

Primary Grades:

            President – Sam Francisco

            Vice President –Jens Klutsch

            Treasurer – Trey Pray

 

MISSOULA’S CHILDREN THEATER

            Fe-fi-fo-fum I smell the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) coming!  The MCT will be here Oct. 15- 20, 2007.  HSCS students will present Jack and the Beanstalk.  Auditions will be Monday Oct. 15 at 3:00 PM in the school gym. 

            The PTC sponsors the troupe every other year to provide our students with this great opportunity. It is a week long commitment for students, parents, teachers and staff but so worth it.  Mark your calendars and prepare for a week of theatrical exposure, participation and fun!!

            Anyone play the piano?  We need an accompanist Oct 18- 20.  Call Jennifer Parker at 232-2825.

            Also, two young women with the MCT (our play directors) need a residence for the week. If you are interested in providing housing call Jennifer at 232-2825.

 

Altar Server Training – TONIGHT!

            There will be an Altar Server Training session on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in St. Anthony Chapel.  All baptized Catholic boys or girls who have received their First Communion are eligible to be altar servers. This training is not only for those who have never served, but also for those who need a refresher course.

 

SCHOOL SWEATSHIRTS

            Orders for school logo shirts are due Oct. 10. When ordering remember to indicate the color as you now have the choice - red, white, black or gray - for any of the items.  During the cold winter months sweatshirts can be worn as part of the school uniform.  If your child chooses to wear the zip up style of sweatshirt, they still must have a uniform shirt on underneath.  Tee shirts will only be able to be worn on Spirit Day. 

           

GIFT WRAP/COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISERS

            Remember you have TWO more weeks to sell – sales end Oct. 19.

            Parents make sure to have your customers make their checks out to you and you write ONE big check to the school for your total sales.  Thanks!

                                         PTC Fundraising Committee

 

HELP!!

            The school needs someone to be the Book Fair Chairperson.  The book fair is scheduled for the week of Nov. 12-16.  If you think you might be interested, contact Miss Polly in the school office, 232-5763.  This is a GREAT way to get in your service hours!

 

TESTING CONTINUES

            M.A.P. testing continues this week for grades 2-6.  Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest, a yummy breakfast and lots of encouragement!

 

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING (S.E.T.)

            The remaining training session for this fall is Sat. Oct 6 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Chapel in Chubbuck.  We STRONGLY URGE anyone who has not attended a training session but wants to volunteer here at the school to attend!!!  We realize that everybody is busy and would rather do something else, but this is a mandate from the Diocese of Boise and is not an option!

            Also, the school is charged $30.00 per person for this training and background checks so if you are able to help with that cost please pay in the school office.  Thank you!

 

One More Chance to be a Winner!

            By popular demand, Raffle ticket sales are being extended to Friday, October 19th until 3:00 p.m.  The first drawing will be held that evening at the Missoula Children’s Theater debut.  If you haven’t already purchased your ticket here is your opportunity to get in on the fun and the MONEY!

 

LOST & FOUND

            Fall is the time of year when our “Lost & Found” seems to multiply on its own!  Cold mornings and warm afternoons make it really hard for the kids to remember that jackets, sweaters, gloves etc., so PLEASE remember to put your child’s name on all their belongings!

 

FLU AND COLDS

            Another school year and a new round of colds and flu have descended upon the school.  The local Health Department recommends that “your child should not attend school or child care if they have a fever, diarrhea, excessive or discolored nasal discharge or other contagious symptoms.”  You will be notified if your child has been exposed to any extremely contagious viruses or germs at school. 

            We understand that sick kids cause an inconvenience to everyone’s busy schedule, but sick kids only spread germs causing teachers and fellow students to get sick too, so please keep your kids home when they are feeling puny.

 

YAHOO – 5TH GRADE SOCCER TEAMS!

            Congratulations to the following 5th grade soccer players whose teams finished second in the boys and girls brackets at the Jackson Hole Soccer Tournament last weekend.  Playing for the Strikers – Sydney McRoberts and Henny Hearn; and the Galaxy – Mark Yensen, Bret Glenn, Anthony Rollins, James Goettsche and Leo Behrend!  Way to go!

 

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

            Are you new to the Holy Spirit Catholic Community?  There will be a new comers gathering at St. Paul’s Chapel on Chubbuck Road from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on October 7th.  This gathering is sponsored by the Befriended Ministry.  Please come with your families and meet and greet new and current members of the parish.

 

ONGOING STUFF

  • Collection of Yoplait Yogurt Pink lids will continue through October.  Please support this cause for those special “ladies” in your life.
  • Collection of canned and boxed food for the Stone Soup Drive will continue through October 15.  According to our sources, the food banks are running extremely low, so please help if you can.
  • Albertson’s Community Partners – Did you remember to get signed up for this program? We made over 100 COPIES of this form and have only received 8 back!  Please, please, please, either register yourself or turn them into the office – this is a fund raiser that earns the school money WITHOUT COSTING YOU ANYTHING EXTRA!  This goes for the Smith’s Earn and Learn program too!!  All it takes is 5 minutes! Completed forms can be turned into the school office and we will register for you. 

 

TRAFFIC ON 7TH STREET

            Don’t forget to sign the petition in the school hallway regarding the traffic on 7th.  We would love to get a four way stop at 7th and Wyeth as well as a crosswalk in front of the school and you know, the squeaky wheel gets fixed first (or something like that!).

 

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS

            St. John’s Catholic Student Center on the ISU Campus would like to invite the families of the school to join them in a “Blessing of the Animals” on St. Francis’ Feast Day Oct. 4.  The blessing will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the house across from the church.  If you plan on attending please make sure your pet is on a leash, in a cage etc.

 

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct. 4 & 5 – No School or Child Care

Oct. 10 – Mid term grades go home

Oct. 15-19 – Missoula Children’s Theater

 

 

 

 

THINK ABOUT THIS:

Whatever work you do, do your best.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 NCV