Holy Spirit Catholic School

Weekly Newsletter

May 8, 2008

 


Nan-o-gram

            I wish to thank the PTC for presenting our staff with a delicious luncheon last Tuesday in acknowledgement of National Teacher Appreciation week. With all the usual daily happenings and time constraints, it was really terrifically wonderful, and so rare, to have our entire staff together enjoying each other’s company, relaxing and being pampered. We also appreciate the organizational efforts it took to coordinate the many parents who volunteered to watch the children while we dined.

Thank you so much!

            Keep reading to your kids!

                        Mrs. Corgiat

 

 

TO THE COAST THEY GO!

            Next week the 6th grade students, teachers and chaperones are heading for a week on the Oregon Coast.  During this week long trip they will be visiting Mount St. Helens, the Hatfield Marine Center, the tide pools at Yaquina Park, and much more.  Please keep them in your prayers for a safe adventure!

 

RAFFLE! RAFFLE! RAFFLE!

            The 2008/2009 RAFFLE tickets are now on sale! The tickets cost $100.00.  There will be (3) prize drawing each month, for (8) months beginning October 2008 thru May 2009. The prize distribution is:

            1st Prize = $400.00

            2nd Prize = $200.00

            3rd Prize = $100.00

            Winners will be re-entered in the drawing every month for the opportunity to win again!  Only 150 tickets will be sold!  Don’t miss out…you could be the next winner!

 

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

            I don’t know how, but I forgot to mention in last week’s newsletter that this week (May 5-9) is Teacher Appreciation Week.  But don’t worry - it’s not too late to write a little note of appreciation to your child’s teacher for all that they do!!

 

BOOK FAIR CLEAN-UP

                Thank you to those who stopped by last Friday and helped pack up the left over books.  It took no time at all!  Also, thank you to everyone who helped make the Book Fair a success!

 

MAY PAY-OFF

                Tomorrow, 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’re fun!

 

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. 

 

END OF SCHOOL YEAR ACTIVITIES

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

May 12-16 – 6th 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 – 6th 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-Q - Wednesday, May 28 is the date for the “End of the Year Bar-b-q.”  All our families are invited to attend as you –The Parent Teacher Club – are sponsoring it!  The PTC will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs but we are asking  families to help with the following:  families whose name start with A-I should plan on bringing a dessert, all families whose name start with J-O should plan on bringing chips, fruit, vegetables, last all families whose name starts P-Z should bring salads.  The fun begins at 6:00 on the school playground. 

                Anyone who is interested in helping (you know getting those last few service hours) can contact Dana Hendricks @ 238-1449.

 

SPIRIT SHIRTS

            If you ordered a new Spirit Shirt for your child please stop by the office to pick them up.

 

2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

            Last week, we began “open enrollment” which means from this point forward enrollment is based on a “first come first serve basis”.  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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY FUN

Shirley Foster Memorial “FUN” Walk/Run on June 7th 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 4th graders on up with a special category for those 18 and older.  Cost for teams in the 4th grade – 12th 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day

to all our Mom’s!

 

 

 

 

God Bless You