August 2010

Principal’s Corner
August 2010

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome back to those of you returning, and a welcome to those of you who are new. The summer has gone fast, but we are ready of a good and exciting new school year.

The summer has been busy as we have done some renovations on campus. Our girls’ bathroom located next to the cafeteria has been completely redone, and the boys’ has been updated. We have new carpet in St. Patrick’s Hall. The grounds have been worked on, but the heat and lack of rain has not helped us. Finally, we have been working on Nature’s Place (outdoor classroom).We have two new teachers we wish to welcome: Mrs. Nicole Tinney in the sixth grade and Mrs. Katie Workman in the 7th grade.

Tomorrow morning (Thursday) is registration day. For those of you who have never done this, it is an easy process, but does entail a lot of stopping at various tables and writing different checks. We will all help anyone who needs guidance or help.

Students start Monday morning. There will be several teachers on duty to help direct students (and parents, if necessary). All students (except kindergarteners) should enter at ramp door. If a parent is walking with a student to the ramp or school, the car may be parked in a parking space. However, if a student is walking to the building without an adult, they must be dropped off at the ramp. We do not want students walking across the parking lot by themselves.

By the same token, there will be several teachers on afternoon duty all week to help with dismissal. The younger children will be dismissed from the gym, while the older ones will go directly to the back of the gym. New car tags are being given out at registration. Please use these tags; the old ones are no longer valid.

The first all school mass is August 13. Last year, Father Jim introduced the Mass of the Holy Spirit (nicknamed the Red Mass) to us. This is a traditional way of opening the new academic year. We are adding this tradition to our many special events, and August 13 will be celebrated as the Mass of the Holy Spirit. The children may come out of uniform that day as long as they wear a red top. As always, the out of uniform clothing must adhere to our guidelines which are in the calendar/handbook.

On August 18, we are having our first Home and School meeting and our Open House. Look for information to come home for this. At the Home and School meeting you will get more information on the upcoming events they are sponsoring including the $1 out of uniform days.

All events will be posted on the Fanfare which we send out weekly and post on our website as well as posted on RenWeb. Again, welcome and thank you for your support of our school.

God Bless,
Jeri McInturff