St. Mary Cathedral School

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STATEMENTS are being sent home TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE NOT YET PAID THEIR FAIR SHARE OR TUITION IN FULL -- Parents are reminded that Report Cards will NOT be given to students unless all fees have been paid. We urge you to make sure that ALL payments are up-to-date by May 22. If you are unable to meet your contracted obligation, please call Mrs. Strattman as soon as possible to make arrangements. If we have not heard from you and payment has not been paid, student report cards will NOT be given to students on the last day of school. Also, registration for the 2012 – 2013 school year is contingent upon payment of the current fees. PLEASE call the school office if you need additional time or special arrangements.

AMOUNTS DUE FOR CAFETERIA ARE ALSO BEING SENT HOME – The amount shown is for charges up to and including May 9^th lunch. (There are 10 lunches to be served from May 10^th to the last lunch on May 24. If possible, please send payment as soon as possible for ALL meals through the last day.) Please count ahead and add amounts that will be due for the remaining days of school. Note: Play Day lunch is the same amount as a regular cafeteria lunch. Just count Play Day as a regular lunch day when sending payments. All lunch payments are due in the office by May 22. ***Any lunch overpayments (credits) will be carried over as a starting balance for next year.

PLAY DAY, FRIDAY, MAY 18 – Students should arrive at school at regular time and dismissal is at 1:00 p.m. Students may wear shorts and their Play Day T-shirts. NO TANK TOPS OR SANDALS, PLEASE. We will all celebrate 8:00 a.m. liturgy and then enjoy the many activities of the day. We sincerely thank Ashly Britton for planning the day for us… and we send thanks to the MANY parents and relatives who have volunteered to help with the day’s activities.

Reminder: Frederick Street will be blocked off in the morning for Play Day activities. Please come in to the parking lot from William Street directly behind the church/rectory to drop off students in the morning. At dismissal, the Frederick Street entrance will open no earlier than 12:45. After the street is open, you may pull into the parking lot and park as usual for pick up. DO NOT USE THE DRIVE BEHIND THE RECTORY FOR AFTERNOON PICKUP.

Play Day Volunteers – Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with Play Day. A current list of volunteers is attached. If your name has been accidentally left off the list or you have not yet signed up, call Amy in the school office to offer your help! All volunteers should be here by 8:00 a.m. Friday morning. When you arrive that morning, please check with your area chairperson to help with set up and to get last minute instructions for the morning. We will begin setting up canopies, tables, etc., at 7:00 a.m. If anyone is available to help at this time, please come to school early that morning. We need to be ready to begin at 8:45 when the children return from Mass. Volunteers are asked to park in the Church parking lots across William Street. Thanks for your help!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SIXTH GRADE CLASS FOR COMPLETING D.A.R.E. CLASSES – Officer Luther Bonds led Graduation Ceremonies for the class at the Monday morning assembly on May 7^th. Students received recognition for a job well done and individual certificates of graduation. Special recognition was given to Kelly McGee and Samantha Snyder for their outstanding D.A.R.E. essays.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HADEEL WADI (Grade 6) and ELIZABETH KEENE (Grade 7) for being the newest members of the 500-POINT CLUB. They both join in the elite group of readers to achieve this lofty plateau of 500 points each!!!

END OF YEAR BAND CONCERT ON MONDAY, MAY 14th – We invite everyone to join us Monday night at Notre Dame High School at 7:00 p.m. as our Beginning Band and Advanced Band students join the Notre Dame High School Band (all under the direction of Mr. Jim Hindman) for a wonderful evening of musical entertainment. Bring the family and join us for the celebration of the progress made by our band students this year!

ACCELERATED READER PROGRESS REPORT

As of May 9: 36,369 points earned in _13,990 books read and passed

SCHOOL GOAL FOR 2011 – 2012 = 31,000 POINTS

“CRAZY DAY” ON THURSDAY, MAY 17 – The Student Council has requested that Thursday, May 17^th, be “Crazy Day” at St. Mary’s. This is a No-Uniform Day and students are invited to wear mismatched outfits and “crazy” accessories.

MRS. RAINES’ SUMMER ART CLASSES – Back by popular demand, Mrs. Raines is offering to teach “special” summer art classes again this summer. See the attached flyer for details of dates, classes, and costs. Return your completed form and payment to the office before the end of school to hold your spot.

YEARBOOK ORDERS – Yearbook orders are NOW being taken. Order forms were sent home with last week’s newsletter. Don’t be disappointed… order now to insure that your copy will be waiting for you as the new school year begins in August.

YEARBOOK PICTURES NEEDED – If you have pictures from any events of this school year (athletics, class events, class parties, Scholar Bowl or Math contests, All-school fair, or just pictures of groups of students), please send them to Stephanie@cheekwoodstudio.com.

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS -- Elections for School Board members for the 2012 – 2013 school year will be held at all Masses the weekend of May 19 & 20. We send thanks to Kelly Florian, Jennifer Friga, Judy Nauert, and Bill Thurston for running for the leadership positions.

STUDENTS COUNCIL ELECTIONS – Elections for Student Council officers for the 2012 – 2013 school year will be held on Monday, May 21^st. Students in Grades 4 – 7 will vote for officers after hearing candidate speeches at morning assembly.

LOST & FOUND ITEMS – Please take some time at home to “inventory” uniform and “other” clothing items. If you think you are missing something, PLEASE check our Lost & Found selection in the main hallway outside of the library in the old school building. We have LOTS of sweatshirts, slacks, shorts, shirts, coats, jackets, socks, etc., If items are not claimed by May 24, the Uniform Items will join the “to sell” items for our next Uniform Re-Sale and the non-uniform items will be given to the Salvation Army.

BINGO NEWS -- Team 10 WORKS TONIGHT – *Tim Pleimann, Scott Bradshaw, Tom Roy, Whitney Ford, Tom Howard, Roger Schloss,, Joe Boswell, Chris/Karen Rosenquist, Tim Koch, Ryan Jones, Jeremy Wulfers

Team 1 works May 17 – *Debra/ T.J. Halter, Carrie George, Elizabeth Bertrand, Danette Ketcher, Brandon/Tami Williams, Kelly Roy, Greg/Gina Laurentius, Todd/Pam Kutz, Shawn/Alisha Reynolds, Shannon/Shannon Kutz

BINGO WORKERS URGENTLY NEEDED – See the attached list of Bingo Workers for vacancies YOU can fill!!! We are “retiring” several workers who have helped us for many years and we need new recruits to fill in the gaps. If you are not currently a team member, PLEASE consider volunteering. AT LEAST ONE PARENT FROM EACH SCHOOL FAMILY SHOULD BE HELPING WITH BINGO. Bingo is a major source of income for our school – one which benefits EVERY FAMILY. If you are not doing your part, please start now by calling the school office to volunteer or send a note which includes your date of birth, social security number, and a copy of your driver’s license. You can choose which team you would like to join!!! Workers are scheduled only once every 10 weeks – and we have a good time!!!

**Also, PLEASE consider becoming a Bingo Caller, Bingo Manager, or Money Counter. Each of these roles requires you to work only once every 4 to 6 weeks. PLEASE contact the school office if you are interested!

LUNCH MONEY for the week of May 14 – 18 -- 5 days ($10.00). Reduced cost = $2.00

Monday – chicken tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy, peaches, bread and butter, milk

Friday – PLAY DAY LUNCH (hot dogs & hamburgers cooked outside by our master chefs!!!)