Holy Spirit Catholic School

Weekly Newsletter

May 22, 2008

 

Nan-o-gram

As we wind down the last few days of this school year, on behalf of all the staff, I want to thank you for your support, prayers and encouraging words throughout these many months. Our students once again have had a stellar year, academically and spiritually!  

I want to remind you that the PTC sponsored end-of-the-year barbeque next Wednesday evening will also be your way to say ‘Happy Retirement’ and thanks bunches to Barbara McAdam, affectionately known as Bakin’ Barb. Good food, good company, May raffle drawing and the PTC informational wrap up…hope to see you all there!

Thanks again for another fantastic school year, and have a wonderful, safe summer. God bless you all. 

Keep reading to your kids!

                        Mrs. Corgiat

 

PENNY POWER

                What a fun adventure Penny Power has turned out to be!  The students are really into it and the generosity of money being given is overwhelming.  The contest will continue through Wednesday, May 28, with the money being given to Miss Shauntel before school is dismissed on May 29.

 

Please Welcome Your New 2008-09/PTC Executive Board!!!
PTC President / Laura Mejía de Ayala (3PS, K & 2nd gr. Parent)
PTC Vice President / Cindy McRoberts (3rd & 5th gr. Parent)
PTC Treasurer / Harriet Lacey (3rd gr. Grandparent)
PTC Secretary / Cathy Brey (K & 3rd gr. Parent)
PTC-to-School Board Rep. / Barbara Bates (6th & 2nd grade Grandparent)
PTC-to-School Board Rep. / Caroline D’Souza (4PS Parent)
Teacher Rep. (PS-3rd Gr.) / Jeanne Tyson (3rd gr. Parent)
Teacher Rep. (4th-6th Gr.) / Tracy Aytes
Social Activities Chair. / Position Still Available!!! (see PTC Bulletin Board / By-laws -- for job description!)
Fundraising Chair. / Nicki Berry (2nd & 6th gr. Parent)
Alumni Chair. / Francie Carpenter (6th gr. Grandparent)
Volunteer Coordinator / Loriann Helgeson (3rd & 5th gr. Parent)

SCHOOL FEES

                Parents, please remember that all outstanding fees such as hot lunch iou’s, childcare, lost classroom and library books, school tuition and registration need to be paid by June 6, 2008. 

 

REGISTRATION FORMS

            If you have not done so, please stop by the office to fill out your Registration, Tuition Commitment and FACTS forms for the 2008/2009 school year.   We are asking that these COMPLETED forms be returned by May 29th (last day of school.)  These forms are used over the summer to help prepare for the new school year, so we REALLY need them.  Thanks for your cooperation! 

 

END OF SCHOOL YEAR ACTIVITIES

May 19-May 29 – Penny Power Challenge with proceeds going to Miss Shauntel

May 27 – Please join the 6th grade class for a “Country Celebration” to be held in their classroom between 1:00 and 2:30.  They are excited to be showing off one of their last projects here at Holy Spirit Catholic School.

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

May 28 – End of Year Bar-b-que

May 29 – Last Day of School:

                Awards Assembly 8:45 a.m.

                Great Turtle Race

                Jump Rope for Heart 12:00 – 12:45

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.  All proceeds will go to them.  Please have your children bring in their envelope of pledges to school with them on the 29th.

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

 

END OF YEAR BAR-B-Q

                Wednesday, March 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.  Families are asked to help with the following:  families whose last name start with A-I should plan on bringing a dessert, families whose last name start with J-O should plan on bringing chips, fruit, vegetables, and families whose last name starts with P-Z should bring salads.  If you would like to drink something other than water, you will need o provide a non-alcoholic beverage for yourself as we will be providing water only.

                This year’s bar-b-que will be a little different than in the past as it will also be a “farewell party” for Mrs. Betty, Miss Angela and Bakin’ Barb.  These ladies have been such an integral part of the school that we hope you can stop by to wish them well and to say “thanks.”  The fun begins at 6:00 on the school playground. 

                Help is still needed with the set-up and clean up.  If you would like to help please contact Dana Hendricks @ 208-604-0065.  This is a great way to get in those last couple of hours to fulfill your service hour commitment – just think you save yourself money by not having to pay the $15.00 per hour charge for hours not completed plus you get a FREE dinner!

                Speaking of Service Hours, please turn in your hours of service to the school office so that they can be credited to your account.

 

SPELL-A-THON

                Thank you to our great spellers, and pledge makers for making our Spell-a-thon fundraiser a success.  We made $4,000 for the school!!  Whoo-hoo!!

 

MISSING

                Arne Klutsch in 2nd grade is missing a red, size 8, Columbia brand coat.  Please take a moment to look through your child’s coats to see if it accidentally got mixed up in your child’s things.  This coat was just purchased and Arne’s Mom would be very happy to get it back!

 

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

                With the cost of everything going up – how about saving some money on groceries and having lunch here at the school.  “Chef Rich” will be serving lunch between 11:30 and 12:30 Monday through Friday in the basement of the church for FREE (for anyone under 18 years of age).  The school is paid money from the State for every lunch served, so plan on stopping by.

 

SUMMER MOVIES

                Are you planning on going to the Summer Kid Shows at the Reel Theatre this summer?  If so make sure you stop by the school office to purchase your tickets.  Ticket packages are $6.50 for 11 movies, plus a bonus show and two single free tickets for a friend, plus the school will receive $1.25 for each ticket package we sell!

Fun for you and your child, plus easy money for the school!

 

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!

 

 

COMMUNITY FUN

First Friday Art Walk – On Friday, June 6, Syringa Wireless at 200 S. Main will be displaying art, poems, and reports about Pocatello and what it means to live here that have been done by our students.   

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.

 

 

 

I can do everything God asks me to with the help

of Christ who gives me the strength and power.

                                                     Phillippians 4:13 TLB

 

 

 

 

 

GOD BLESS