Holy Spirit Catholic School

Weekly Newsletter

March 6, 2008

 

 


NAN-O-GRAM

            I want to thank all who contributed desserts for the Progressive Dinner “Feed the 5000” event of last weekend. It was a wonderful evening where many interfaith denominations came together with one focus…to help those less fortunate than we are and who struggle every day to feed their families. 

To add to that, our canned and/or non-perishable food and sundries collection has been an overwhelming success!  Check out our main school hallway and you will see close to 500 items generously donated by you, our Holy Spirit family…and that is just in the hallway!  Many classrooms have their own boxes that grow daily.

We will continue to collect here at school through Holy Thursday, and the items will be brought to St. Vincent de Paul during Easter week to help restock their shelves.  God bless you for your kindness and generosity. 

            Keep reading to your terrific kids!

                                    Mrs. Corgiat

 

LETTER OF INTENT

            Remember to return your Letter of Intent for the 2008/09 school year.  EVERYONE who is planning on sending their child(ren) to Holy Spirit Catholic School next year MUST submit a Letter of Intent.  Also, if you will be sending new siblings to the school then make sure you add them as well.  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.

 

CHILD CARE STATEMENTS

            Due to the death of Miss Cathy’s father, this month’s child care statements will be about a week late.  Sorry for this inconvenience.  Please keep Cathy, her Mom and her family in your prayers.

 

RECYCLE THOSE OLD BAGS

                March 19th is the deadline for plastic grocery bag recycling.  The school receives money from Wal-Mart for each large bag full of plastic grocery bags.  So help out old Mother Earth and bring in those bags!

 

 

Why we need fundraisers …

Everyone gets tired of fundraising, but it is a necessity in order to keep tuition costs down and to continue to provide the high quality education afforded at Holy Spirit.

  • Tuition and registration fees account for $386,500 (59%) of what it costs to run Holy Spirit Catholic School, the Parish Subsidy pays $77,000 (10%,) and the remainder must be picked up by donations and fundraising.
  • The entire school budget for the 2007-2008 school year is $794,275.  For the 168 students at the school, the cost per student is approximately $4,700.  The average tuition paid per child is $2,300.  This amount is an average of full rate, contributing Catholic rate, sibling discounts & preschool tuition.

 

CONGRATULATIONS RAFFLE WINNERS

                Last night at the PTC meeting the winners for the March Raffle Drawing were pulled and the winning ticket holders are:  $400 winners – Lynsey Spoklie and Vickie Rivera; $200 winners – Misty and Anthony Navarro and $150 winners – Dick and Mary Newton.  Thank you to these fine folks for supporting the raffle and way to go on your WIN!!!!

 

CRUSADER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The 19th Annual Crusader Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 28-30, at Reed Gym on the campus of ISU.     

Currently we have 22 teams registered to play in the tournament.  These teams are made up of 5th and 6th grade Catholic boys and girls from around the state.  New this year to the tournament will be a bracket for 4th grade teams as well. 

In order to pull this tournament off we need lots of help.  Even if you do not have a student on a team, it is one fabulous, fun time. This is a totally volunteer effort, spearheaded by Kirk Weber. Help is needed with the following: food or souvenir concessions, time or score keepers, cleanup, or the all-purpose “worker bee.”  Sign up sheets are in the main school hallway for those who would like to help.  This tournament is a great way to get in those last few hours of service, plus its lots of fun!  If you have any questions, please contact Kirk Weber at 237-2812 or Mrs. Corgiat at 232-5763.

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Mar. 20 – Holy Thursday – School dismissed @ 1:00

Mar. 21 – Good Friday – No School

Mar. 23 – HAPPY EASTER!!

Mar. 24-28 – Spring Break – No School

Mar. 28-30 – Crusader Basketball Tournament

Mar. 31 – School resumes

 

 

 

LENTEN FAMILY ACTIVITY

 

            Lenten Story Eggs - Week Four – Place thorns from a rose bush in the fourth egg to remind you of Jesus’ crown of thorns.   

 

God Bless