DECEMBER NEWS 2009
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH —7:00 P.M.
Parents/guardians, grandparents, family and friends are all invited to join us for an evening of musical delight. Our children and teachers are working very hard to present our Christmas Program. The school children, Pre-K—8, should wear “Sunday Best” clothing—red and/or green or Holiday dress. If a grade needs to wear something special, the teachers will inform the families. On December 15th the children should be in Church by 6:45 p.m. They are to leave their coats with their families. The children will be sitting with their classes until the end of the program.
FAMILY AND SCHOOL UPDATE
Remember that all of the activities of the Family and School are centered around your children. The first distribution of any funds received through their events is always for the students. If any money is left over then it goes to the school for items that classrooms need.
HALLOWEEN LUNCH
The Halloween lunch was a “blast”. All of the Moms, Dads, friends and family that came to help had more fun than the children. Many thanks to all of the families that came; the children had a great time and are grateful to all of you.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Many thanks to the entire Family and School Committee and their families and all those (including students) who cooked, served and helped make this year’s Pancake Breakfast on November 15th a success. The food was delicious, the decorations and atmosphere were terrific and the company was pleasant. Our thanks also to the over 300 guests most of whom are our parishioners who came to enjoy the event. Everyone’s hard work brought a profit of $1,132.00 to the school. THANK YOU!
F.Y.I. In order to help in the school or with activities centered around children you must be Virtus trained (meaning you need to attend a 3 hour class and do online readings) AND you must complete an online Criminal Background Check. You may request information from the school office.
COLLECTION FOR THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
During December our school will be having a toiletry collection for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Since their mission is to care for the aged and disabled, they are always in need of toiletries. As an act of sharing with those in need we are asking for families to donate the following items from November 30th --December 11th. The items listed are the most important: KLEENEX, BODY LOTION, MOUTHWASH, BODY WASH (SHOWER GEL), EFFERDENT, DEPENDS. Please be generous and think of the elderly in your family that someday may need assistance. Items can be brought to your child’s homeroom.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WITH DIAGRAM
On November 24th a detailed set of instructions and a diagram was sent home with your children. Many of the drivers do not follow these directions. In the rush of the morning, some drivers do not look before they pull away and someone will have an accident and more importantly someone will get hurt. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE read the drop off and pick up directions and review the diagram; AND share this information with other family members and friends who also drive your children to school.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES-NOVEMBER 13th
On Parent/Teacher Conference Day we will have school in the morning. Dismissal will be at 11:30 for all students. Conferences will begin at 2:30 p.m. and continue to 7:30 p.m. They are scheduled for 10 minutes each (A bell will ring every 10 minutes as a reminder). As a courtesy to all the parents and teachers, please help us keep to the schedule. If you need a longer conference please make an additional conference at another time. There will be a request form available for you if you need to see other teachers.
On November 13th, Ms. Kopchak will be available for conferences from 2:30 – 7:30 p.m., and Mrs. Edwards, the Catapult instructor, will be available from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. both will be happy to have conferences if you wish to see them.
There will be a dinner break for the faculty/staff from 4-4:30 p.m. No one will be able to wait in the school. Therefore, do not come early for appointments beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.
ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DAY BEFORE SCHOOL, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DAY AFTER SCHOOL.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR – NOV. 15TH
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast and great Christmas ideas. Tickets will be sold ahead of time through the school. If you buy you tickets through school, your child(ren) will earn an out of uniform pass (date to be announced later).
SUPER BINGO
Many thanks to Mr. Sellers and all who helped with Super Bingo for all the hard work in providing a fun day for everyone. All proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school. A profit of $4,000 was realized. We look forward to the next Super Bingo in the Spring. Thanks also to all of those who came to play Bingo—without you super Bingo would not have been such a success.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are in the season of unpredictable weather conditions. First and foremost, please make sure that your children are dressed for the weather. Unless the temperature is below 30 degrees or it’s raining or snowing, etc., the children will wait outside in the morning and/or have recess.
If weather conditions are questionable, please listen to the weather reports on radio and TV. We will also use the School Reach phone system. That is why we need accurate phone numbers.
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic. Also, do not have the children sit in your cars and wait for the second bell to ring. WHEN THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED, ERRATIC DRIVING OCCURS AND A CHILD WILL GET HURT.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES-NOVEMBER 13th
On Parent/Teacher Conference Day we will have school in the morning. Dismissal will be at 11:30 for all students. Conferences will begin at 2:30 p.m. and continue to 7:30 p.m. They are scheduled for 10 minutes each (A bell will ring every 10 minutes as a reminder). As a courtesy to all the parents and teachers, please help us keep to the schedule. If you need a longer conference please make an additional conference at another time. There will be a request form available for you if you need to see other teachers.
On November 13th, Ms. Kopchak will be available for conferences from 2:30 – 7:30 p.m., and Mrs. Edwards, the Catapult instructor, will be available from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. both will be happy to have conferences if you wish to see them.
There will be a dinner break for the faculty/staff from 4-4:30 p.m. No one will be able to wait in the school. Therefore, do not come early for appointments beginning at 4:30 p.m. Thank you for your understanding.
ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DAY BEFORE SCHOOL, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DAY AFTER SCHOOL.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR – NOV. 15TH
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast and great Christmas ideas. Tickets will be sold ahead of time through the school. If you buy you tickets through school, your child(ren) will earn an out of uniform pass (date to be announced later).
SUPER BINGO
Many thanks to Mr. Sellers and all who helped with Super Bingo for all the hard work in providing a fun day for everyone. All proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school. A profit of $4,000 was realized. We look forward to the next Super Bingo in the Spring. Thanks also to all of those who came to play Bingo—without you super Bingo would not have been such a success.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are in the season of unpredictable weather conditions. First and foremost, please make sure that your children are dressed for the weather. Unless the temperature is below 30 degrees or it’s raining or snowing, etc., the children will wait outside in the morning and/or have recess.
If weather conditions are questionable, please listen to the weather reports on radio and TV. We will also use the School Reach phone system. That is why we need accurate phone numbers.
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic. Also, do not have the children sit in your cars and wait for the second bell to ring. WHEN THESE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED, ERRATIC DRIVING OCCURS AND A CHILD WILL GET HURT.
OCTOBER NEWS 2009
SUPER DABBER BINGO—SUN. 10/11/09
Are you looking for something fun to do? Why not go to the Super Dabber Bingo? It’s a relaxing, fun time, several chances to win prizes, great dinner buffet and only $26 per person. Another good reason is that all proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school and help to keep your tuition cost down. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 2:00 p.m. Bingo games begin at 3:30 p.m. The Bingo committee is waiting to serve you! Have a great time!
CASH “WIN” FALL RAFFLE
Don’t forget to buy your $100 raffle ticket (or more). Only 500 tickets are being sold; SO DON’T WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE! You have a great opportunity to be a winner if you buy tickets. Maybe the $15,000.00 will be your “Win Fall”. THIS RAFFLE COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR $300 FUNDRAISING OBLIGATION. Drawing takes place Saturday, October 17th in the School Hall at 8 p.m. This year the Vendors Bazaar & Chicken Dinner sponsored by Annunciata Human Concerns Committee will take place at 6 p.m. immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass on October 17th in conjunction with the raffle. Tickets are on sale after the Sunday masses.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please plan ahead for the annual Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on November 13th, from mid-afternoon to early evening. Dismissal on November 13th will be at 11:30 a.m. There will not be Extended Day after school on November 13th. Remember that all students in grades 3-8 are required to attend the conference with their parents/guardians. Information regarding scheduling appointments will be sent home later in October. Sports schedules are not to interfere with the conferences.
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic. Also, do not have the children sit in your cars and wait for the second bell to ring. THE CHILD WILL BE LATE FOR SCHOOL.
In nice weather, it is not too much of a problem; however, when the weather becomes inclement, obstruction to the flow of traffic is magnified and could cause someone to get hurt.
It is very frustrating to watch the cars deliberately park in places that they should not. In their hurry to pull away from the curb, there is a good probability of an accident. Please follow the guidelines: THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN CHILD!
SUPER DABBER BINGO—SUN. 10/11/09
Are you looking for something fun to do? Why not go to the Super Dabber Bingo? It’s a relaxing, fun time, several chances to win prizes, great dinner buffet and only $26 per person. Another good reason is that all proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school and help to keep your tuition cost down. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 2:00 p.m. Bingo games begin at 3:30 p.m. The Bingo committee is waiting to serve you! Have a great time!
CASH “WIN” FALL RAFFLE
Don’t forget to buy your $100 raffle ticket (or more). Only 500 tickets are being sold; SO DON’T WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE! You have a great opportunity to be a winner if you buy tickets. Maybe the $15,000.00 will be your “Win Fall”. THIS RAFFLE COUNTS TOWARDS YOUR $300 FUNDRAISING OBLIGATION. Drawing takes place Saturday, October 17th in the School Hall at 8 p.m. This year the Vendors Bazaar & Chicken Dinner sponsored by Annunciata Human Concerns Committee will take place at 6 p.m. immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass on October 17th in conjunction with the raffle. Tickets are on sale after the Sunday masses.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please plan ahead for the annual Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on November 13th, from mid-afternoon to early evening. Dismissal on November 13th will be at 11:30 a.m. There will not be Extended Day after school on November 13th. Remember that all students in grades 3-8 are required to attend the conference with their parents/guardians. Information regarding scheduling appointments will be sent home later in October. Sports schedules are not to interfere with the conferences.
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic. Also, do not have the children sit in your cars and wait for the second bell to ring. THE CHILD WILL BE LATE FOR SCHOOL.
In nice weather, it is not too much of a problem; however, when the weather becomes inclement, obstruction to the flow of traffic is magnified and could cause someone to get hurt.
It is very frustrating to watch the cars deliberately park in places that they should not. In their hurry to pull away from the curb, there is a good probability of an accident. Please follow the guidelines: THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN CHILD!
SEPTEMBER NEWS 2009
WELCOME TO THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR!
We are so pleased to welcome our Annunciata School Families back for another great academic and spiritual year. All of our staff of instructors PK – 8, clergy, computers, gym, health, aides, secretarial, extended day, lunch and maintenance will be with us in the new school year. This year we are adding a music teacher, Mrs. Mary Oosterbaan, and an art teacher, Mrs. Lynn Mattes-Ruggiero to our faculty. We also continue with Catapult and welcome Mrs. Edwards who will work in the Title I academic program. The Title I Counseling program will also continue. As you can see, we have a full staff who will provide a complete and well-rounded curriculum for our students from PK through grade 8.
During the summer, repairs have been completed and the old carpets on the second floor have been replaced. Grades four and five will be back in their proper locations on the second floor in their newly remodeled rooms. We look forward to a productive and exciting year in a pleasantly refreshed environment.
Why not help us celebrate the New Year by joining us at the “Back to School Mass” on Friday, September 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your children and for your support!
WELCOME TO THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR!
We are so pleased to welcome our Annunciata School Families back for another great academic and spiritual year. All of our staff of instructors PK – 8, clergy, computers, gym, health, aides, secretarial, extended day, lunch and maintenance will be with us in the new school year. This year we are adding a music teacher, Mrs. Mary Oosterbaan, and an art teacher, Mrs. Lynn Mattes-Ruggiero to our faculty. We also continue with Catapult and welcome Mrs. Edwards who will work in the Title I academic program. The Title I Counseling program will also continue. As you can see, we have a full staff who will provide a complete and well-rounded curriculum for our students from PK through grade 8.
During the summer, repairs have been completed and the old carpets on the second floor have been replaced. Grades four and five will be back in their proper locations on the second floor in their newly remodeled rooms. We look forward to a productive and exciting year in a pleasantly refreshed environment.
Why not help us celebrate the New Year by joining us at the “Back to School Mass” on Friday, September 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your children and for your support!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year
We are so pleased to welcome our Annunciata School families back for another great academic and spiritual year. All of our staff and instructors Pk - 8, clergy, computers, gym, health, aides secretarial, extended day, lunch and maintenance will be with us in the new year. This year we are adding a music teacher, Mrs. Mary Oosterbaan, and an art teacher, Mrs. Lynn Mattes-Ruggiero to our faculty. We also continue with Catapult and welcome Mrs. Edwards who will work with the Title I academic program. As you can see, we have a full staff who will provide a complete and well-rounded curriculum for our students from PK through grade 8.
During the summer, repairs have been completed and the old carpets on the second floor have been replaced. Grades four and five will be back in their proper locations on the second floor in their newly remodeled rooms. We look forward to a productive and exciting year in a pleasantly refreshed environment.
SCHOOL BEGINS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 FOR ALL GRADES PK - 8. School days begin at 8 a.m. promptly. The first day students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Beginning September 1, 2009, all grades will have a full day with dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
Why not help us celebrate the new year by joining us at the "Back to School Mass" on Friday, September 4th at 8 a.m.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your children and for your support!
During the summer, repairs have been completed and the old carpets on the second floor have been replaced. Grades four and five will be back in their proper locations on the second floor in their newly remodeled rooms. We look forward to a productive and exciting year in a pleasantly refreshed environment.
SCHOOL BEGINS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 FOR ALL GRADES PK - 8. School days begin at 8 a.m. promptly. The first day students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Beginning September 1, 2009, all grades will have a full day with dismissal at 2:30 p.m.
Why not help us celebrate the new year by joining us at the "Back to School Mass" on Friday, September 4th at 8 a.m.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your children and for your support!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
MAY NEWS 2009
RIBBON DAY
On Friday, May 8, 2009 our eighth graders will receive their first ribbon acknowledging the academic progress they have made over the last nine years. We pray for them as they begin their journey to higher education and prepare for their future.
TUITION AND ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
The May tuition is due by May 10th. All financial obligations for this school year need to be paid or up-to-date by May 15th. Failure to bring your outstanding debts up to date may change your tuition status, jeopardize records from being forwarded, prevent students from receiving their final report card or diploma, and/or prevent us from reserving a place for a student for the next school year.
CONTRACT SIGNING
The first tuition installment for the 2009-2010 school year is due on June 11, 2009. Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 11th, a late charge of $25.00 will be assessed beginning June 12th. All previous financial obligations (including church contributions/fundraising/Extended Day/library fines/NSF checks, Bingo, etc.) must be paid in full before any payment for the next school year will be accepted.
UNIFORMS
Beginning May 1st all students may wear their uniform dress or gym shorts on appropriate days.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Anyone that needs to fill out the transportation reimbursement form may do so until the last day of school. The form will be in the school office. You will need your social security number and the mileage from your house to school (needs to be over a mile and a half one way to qualify).
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Before Easter, our school children were asked to participate in a food drive so the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry would be able to help our needy families during Easter. We are pleased to announce that about 290+ items were collected from our school. Thank you for putting others first.
Our school children also collected for the Holy Childhood Mission. Our total collection amounted to $295.00 for the needy children.
Thank you students of Annunciata School, again, for participating in the Annunciata Cub Scout Pack 773 Scouting for Food Program during the week of April 20th. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, 331 food items were collected and donated to the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. Thank you for helping our Cub Scouts make a difference in the lives of our community residents.
We are proud of the generosity and caring that our student body and parents show for those in need.
RIBBON DAY
On Friday, May 8, 2009 our eighth graders will receive their first ribbon acknowledging the academic progress they have made over the last nine years. We pray for them as they begin their journey to higher education and prepare for their future.
TUITION AND ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
The May tuition is due by May 10th. All financial obligations for this school year need to be paid or up-to-date by May 15th. Failure to bring your outstanding debts up to date may change your tuition status, jeopardize records from being forwarded, prevent students from receiving their final report card or diploma, and/or prevent us from reserving a place for a student for the next school year.
CONTRACT SIGNING
The first tuition installment for the 2009-2010 school year is due on June 11, 2009. Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 11th, a late charge of $25.00 will be assessed beginning June 12th. All previous financial obligations (including church contributions/fundraising/Extended Day/library fines/NSF checks, Bingo, etc.) must be paid in full before any payment for the next school year will be accepted.
UNIFORMS
Beginning May 1st all students may wear their uniform dress or gym shorts on appropriate days.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Anyone that needs to fill out the transportation reimbursement form may do so until the last day of school. The form will be in the school office. You will need your social security number and the mileage from your house to school (needs to be over a mile and a half one way to qualify).
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Before Easter, our school children were asked to participate in a food drive so the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry would be able to help our needy families during Easter. We are pleased to announce that about 290+ items were collected from our school. Thank you for putting others first.
Our school children also collected for the Holy Childhood Mission. Our total collection amounted to $295.00 for the needy children.
Thank you students of Annunciata School, again, for participating in the Annunciata Cub Scout Pack 773 Scouting for Food Program during the week of April 20th. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, 331 food items were collected and donated to the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. Thank you for helping our Cub Scouts make a difference in the lives of our community residents.
We are proud of the generosity and caring that our student body and parents show for those in need.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
APRIL NEWS 2009
EASTER
It’s difficult to believe that Easter is just around the corner. Holy Week is fast approaching. Has your Lent been all that you anticipated! There is still time to reflect and do whatever you wanted to accomplish for self-improvement during this Lent. Holy Week including the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) is a perfect time to refresh your commitment. Remember, in God’s eyes you are never too late!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, April 25, 2009 our second graders will receive communion for the first time. They have been working very hard in preparation. Please keep them in your prayers at this very special and exciting time. A photographer will be available in the school hall for individual communion photos from 9-10:30 a.m. and after mass until about 1 p.m.
FOOD DRIVE
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! We are still collecting for the food pantry for The St. Vincent DePaul Society. Your generosity will help to give a Happy Easter to several needy families in our area. Sharing is a wonderful way of caring for others. MANY THANKS!
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Anyone that needs to fill out the transportation reimbursement form may do so until the last day of school. The form will be in the school office. You will need your social security number and the mileage from your house to school (needs to be over a mile and a half one way to qualify).
CONFIRMATION
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place in May. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 31st they enjoyed the experience of the Confirmation Retreat where they were provided time to reflect on the present and their future.
On Friday, May 1st, our 8th graders will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our prayers are with our 8th graders as they accept more responsibility for their faith. After the ceremony, the Family and School Association and will host a reception for the Confirmandi and their families.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards for the third quarter for all grades, PK through 8th, will be distributed on Friday, April 3rd by Mrs. Miceli. Please review the report cards, sign them and return them to the homeroom teacher by Monday, April 6th. If you have any concerns, please call for an appointment with your child’s teacher.
EASTER/SPRING VACATION
Classes will be in session through 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th. We will be out of school from Thursday, April 9th through the week of April 13th. Classes will resume on April 20th.
Blessings for a Happy and Holy Easter!
EASTER
It’s difficult to believe that Easter is just around the corner. Holy Week is fast approaching. Has your Lent been all that you anticipated! There is still time to reflect and do whatever you wanted to accomplish for self-improvement during this Lent. Holy Week including the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) is a perfect time to refresh your commitment. Remember, in God’s eyes you are never too late!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, April 25, 2009 our second graders will receive communion for the first time. They have been working very hard in preparation. Please keep them in your prayers at this very special and exciting time. A photographer will be available in the school hall for individual communion photos from 9-10:30 a.m. and after mass until about 1 p.m.
FOOD DRIVE
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! We are still collecting for the food pantry for The St. Vincent DePaul Society. Your generosity will help to give a Happy Easter to several needy families in our area. Sharing is a wonderful way of caring for others. MANY THANKS!
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Anyone that needs to fill out the transportation reimbursement form may do so until the last day of school. The form will be in the school office. You will need your social security number and the mileage from your house to school (needs to be over a mile and a half one way to qualify).
CONFIRMATION
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place in May. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 31st they enjoyed the experience of the Confirmation Retreat where they were provided time to reflect on the present and their future.
On Friday, May 1st, our 8th graders will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our prayers are with our 8th graders as they accept more responsibility for their faith. After the ceremony, the Family and School Association and will host a reception for the Confirmandi and their families.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards for the third quarter for all grades, PK through 8th, will be distributed on Friday, April 3rd by Mrs. Miceli. Please review the report cards, sign them and return them to the homeroom teacher by Monday, April 6th. If you have any concerns, please call for an appointment with your child’s teacher.
EASTER/SPRING VACATION
Classes will be in session through 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th. We will be out of school from Thursday, April 9th through the week of April 13th. Classes will resume on April 20th.
Blessings for a Happy and Holy Easter!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Americanism Essay Contest Update
The first place essay written by David Stahl has also won the Third Division Competition. His composition will now go on to the division competition and possibly on to the state.
Congratulations again David!
Congratulations again David!
MARCH NEWS 2009
TERRA NOVA TESTING
Testing for grades K-7 will be administered from March 3rd through March 13th. The only preparation you can help with is to be sure that the children have plenty of rest (at least 8 hours of sleep) and eat three balanced meals daily.
If your child misses part of the test due to illness, we will do our best to have him/her make it up. Please understand that if several sections are missed, it may be impossible to make up; and therefore, the test may not be sent in for scoring.
The students should come prepared each day with two or three sharpened number 2 pencils.
SACRAMENTS
Please pray for our second graders as they approach their first Reconciliation this month, March 28th. They have diligently been preparing for this sacrament, as well as, for their First Holy Communion in April.
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders also. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place in May. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 31st they will enjoy the experience of the Confirmation Retreat.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our seventh and eighth grade students participated in an Americanism essay competition sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Three of the students had winning essays, and the first place essay has been sent on to the Third District Americanism Chairman for further competition. The winners are: 1st prize – David Stahl; 2nd prize – Vincenzo Caporale; 3rd prize – Ryan Miller. Good Luck David! Annunciata is proud of all of you!
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic.
Parking on 112th Street in the morning is becoming a dangerous problem. Some cars are double parking to let the children off. THE SAFEST DROP OFF IS IN THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN THE TWO DRIVEWAYS. THE ENTIRE AREA IS MONITORED FOR SAFETY. THAT IS ALSO THE CLOSEST DOOR TO THE ENTRANCE, ESPECIALLY, IN BAD WEATHER.
PLEASE COOPERATE BY NOT PARKING OR DROPPING OFF STUDENTS ON 112TH STREET OR ON EAST SIDE OF AVENUE H.
TERRA NOVA TESTING
Testing for grades K-7 will be administered from March 3rd through March 13th. The only preparation you can help with is to be sure that the children have plenty of rest (at least 8 hours of sleep) and eat three balanced meals daily.
If your child misses part of the test due to illness, we will do our best to have him/her make it up. Please understand that if several sections are missed, it may be impossible to make up; and therefore, the test may not be sent in for scoring.
The students should come prepared each day with two or three sharpened number 2 pencils.
SACRAMENTS
Please pray for our second graders as they approach their first Reconciliation this month, March 28th. They have diligently been preparing for this sacrament, as well as, for their First Holy Communion in April.
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders also. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place in May. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 31st they will enjoy the experience of the Confirmation Retreat.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our seventh and eighth grade students participated in an Americanism essay competition sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Three of the students had winning essays, and the first place essay has been sent on to the Third District Americanism Chairman for further competition. The winners are: 1st prize – David Stahl; 2nd prize – Vincenzo Caporale; 3rd prize – Ryan Miller. Good Luck David! Annunciata is proud of all of you!
FOR THE SAKE OF SAFETY
Please be mindful of the drop off procedures in the morning. From 7:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. no one should stop or slow up to watch your child enter the building on 112th, Avenue G or Avenue H. No one ever is to wait to watch your child enter the building when you are in the drop off area between the two driveways on the parking lot. If you need to drop off your child after 7:30 a.m., please do not park in the traffic drop off lane as described above. A parked car at that time will be in the way of the traffic flow and could cause an accident. Please be respectful to the adults who help monitor traffic.
Parking on 112th Street in the morning is becoming a dangerous problem. Some cars are double parking to let the children off. THE SAFEST DROP OFF IS IN THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN THE TWO DRIVEWAYS. THE ENTIRE AREA IS MONITORED FOR SAFETY. THAT IS ALSO THE CLOSEST DOOR TO THE ENTRANCE, ESPECIALLY, IN BAD WEATHER.
PLEASE COOPERATE BY NOT PARKING OR DROPPING OFF STUDENTS ON 112TH STREET OR ON EAST SIDE OF AVENUE H.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
FEBRUARY NEWS 2009
OPEN HOUSE—THANK YOU
Our thanks to all of you who helped to make the start of Catholic Schools Week a success. Whether you baked, served, set-up, cleaned-up or attended, all of your efforts helped to make our Open House a wonderful, positive experience. We also acknowledge the hard work of the students and their teachers for the great display of Science projects. Many visitors complimented the Science Expo and the school in general.
Many thanks also to the Family and School Committee for coordinating the exciting events and to all of the volunteers who helped carry out the activities for Catholic Schools Week. The Ice Cream Social is always fun and delicious (volunteers have as much fun as the children). The children very happily donated $1.00 to wear jeans and give the very much needed money to St. Vincent DePaul Society to help needy families in our community. All school Bingo is always enjoyable, especially with the anticipation of winning prizes. And as always, we end Catholic Schools Week with an all school mass celebrating and giving thanks for the opportunity to be in a Catholic School where we can deepen and share our faith.
POSTER CONTEST
The East Side Lions sponsored the “Say No To Drugs” Poster Contest. This year’s winners listed below will receive awards at a presentation dinner on February 17th.
Good Job Everyone!
6th grade—Elizabeth Zuccarelli--$100 Savings Bond
7th grade—Victoria Ramos--$100 Savings Bond
8th grade—Kayla Castaneda--$100 Savings Bond
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
For those of you who live 1½ miles or more from Annunciata School and your children are in attendance for the 2008-2009 school year, you may complete a claim form in the school office for travel reimbursement. When you are ready to complete the form you need to know the miles to and from school, and the person completing the form must provide his/her social security number. The form must be completed at the school before the last day of school in June.
LENT
Lent gives us time to reflect and pray as we take a good look at ourselves. Join us on our journey with Jesus as we pray the Stations each Friday at 1:45 p.m. during Lent. Talk about Lent with your children. The story of Jesus can never be told enough. Each time it’s told, our lives are touched in different ways. Praying together as a family, at home and at mass, is a wonderful preparation for Easter.
OPEN HOUSE—THANK YOU
Our thanks to all of you who helped to make the start of Catholic Schools Week a success. Whether you baked, served, set-up, cleaned-up or attended, all of your efforts helped to make our Open House a wonderful, positive experience. We also acknowledge the hard work of the students and their teachers for the great display of Science projects. Many visitors complimented the Science Expo and the school in general.
Many thanks also to the Family and School Committee for coordinating the exciting events and to all of the volunteers who helped carry out the activities for Catholic Schools Week. The Ice Cream Social is always fun and delicious (volunteers have as much fun as the children). The children very happily donated $1.00 to wear jeans and give the very much needed money to St. Vincent DePaul Society to help needy families in our community. All school Bingo is always enjoyable, especially with the anticipation of winning prizes. And as always, we end Catholic Schools Week with an all school mass celebrating and giving thanks for the opportunity to be in a Catholic School where we can deepen and share our faith.
POSTER CONTEST
The East Side Lions sponsored the “Say No To Drugs” Poster Contest. This year’s winners listed below will receive awards at a presentation dinner on February 17th.
Good Job Everyone!
6th grade—Elizabeth Zuccarelli--$100 Savings Bond
7th grade—Victoria Ramos--$100 Savings Bond
8th grade—Kayla Castaneda--$100 Savings Bond
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
For those of you who live 1½ miles or more from Annunciata School and your children are in attendance for the 2008-2009 school year, you may complete a claim form in the school office for travel reimbursement. When you are ready to complete the form you need to know the miles to and from school, and the person completing the form must provide his/her social security number. The form must be completed at the school before the last day of school in June.
LENT
Lent gives us time to reflect and pray as we take a good look at ourselves. Join us on our journey with Jesus as we pray the Stations each Friday at 1:45 p.m. during Lent. Talk about Lent with your children. The story of Jesus can never be told enough. Each time it’s told, our lives are touched in different ways. Praying together as a family, at home and at mass, is a wonderful preparation for Easter.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Catholic Schools Week 2009
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 25 – January 31, 2009
Good Morning! In spite of the prolonged cold, snow and ice, it is always terrific to be here with you. The warmth of our parish family shields us from winter’s frigid days. With the inspiration of today’s powerful readings, our very soul is warmed with our desire to be like Jesus.
In all of the readings today, Jonah, the faithful, the disciples, all are summoned to follow and serve the Lord without question, and they do. Jonah realizing that he has been given a second chance and seeing a merciful God, unconditionally follows through with God’s charge for Jonah to help the Ninevites, St. Paul cautions the Corinthians not to put so much emphasis on material things, but to put their faith and trust in the Lord. The early disciples see Jesus is the Son of God, a powerful teacher and healer, a person of authority, and without hesitation are willing to follow and serve.
We, all of us at Annunciata, are on the same mission. We are called to teach and serve as Jesus did. It is with pride that all here in this church have been part of a 60 year tradition of quality education. Yes, 2009 is the 60th year of Annunciata School. For all those years our school has held its own among many. Our students are consistently being sought by high schools. A high percentage not only graduate from college, but go on to find excellent jobs and careers. The foundation that they receive at Annunciata Elementary School is what sets them on a positive course for their futures.
In a world where society allows values to slide, it’s not always easy to hold on to the basic tenets of our religion, let alone, instill them in the youth. Holding on to these values is a good part of what helps Annunciata maintain its high standards of achievement and provide the students with excellent study skills that can take them anywhere. In recent times, external forces (like the economy, for example) have played a significant role in making life difficult for us. But when things were looking a little down we had some wonderful signs. The Big Shoulders Fund and the Archdiocese have not only supported us with kind words and prayers, but have given significant financial help. With the help of both—Big Shoulders and the Archdiocese, we have a patron, the DeSantis family (of Martinque/Drury Lane Fame). They have made a financial commitment to Annunciata for the next 3 years. The new computers in the lab are a result of the DeSantis family’s commitment. Most recently we had a visit by our new Superintendent of Schools, Sr. Mary Paul. Some of you may know her as the former principal and president of Marion High School. Sr. Mary Paul came while we are in the midst of repairing the roof and two classrooms. Even with all this distraction, Sr. Mary Paul picked up on a positive spirit, a pleasant atmosphere, a student body that is comfortable, courteous and willing to learn. She sees in us a substantial reason to continue supporting Annunciata and a Catholic presence on the East Side.
When you visit our school today following this mass, you will be able to see for yourselves the academic excellence and vitality of our children and staff. Throughout the building there are science projects on display so don’t miss our Science Expo. Outside of each room, students’ work is displayed. We are proud to show you what we do and who we are. Oh and don’t forget the new lab.
This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme is Celebrate Service. At Annunciata parish and school we celebrate service in many wonderful ways. We see service in the pastoral staff, Fr. Paul, Fr. Dennis, Br. Brian and Fr. Conrad, who guide us in our religion whether in celebration of mass or in visits to the classrooms. We see service in our faculty, staff—including secretarial, classroom aides, Extended Day, Title I, librarian and maintenance—all of whom care for Annunciata as their own home and diligently devote their time and energy each day of the week developing values, academics and responsibility into our students. We see service in members of groups like Family and School—our parent volunteers for the school that coordinate activities like catalog sales, candy sales, Halloween party, today’s refreshments, and this week’s special events, and many other activities throughout the school year—all to benefit each child and the school; in the Annunciata Athletic Association (our parent volunteers that coach and co-ordinate our school sports teams); in Market Day volunteers that faithfully offer help monthly early on Saturday mornings; in our Bingo volunteers (and those who attend) who devote their time Wednesday after Wednesday; in the Board of Specified Jurisdiction (our parent and business volunteers that help the administration promote the school). We see service in the parents/guardians of our students who sacrifice to send their children to our quality school. We see service in our children as they strive to learn and help in a variety of ways in and around the parish. We see service in our loyal Seniors and parishioners who are always there to support our school whenever we have special events, projects or activities and fund-raisers. [Believe me Seniors and parishioners without your continued support our events and fund-raisers would not be nearly as successful—you are an excellent example of giving back to the community while placing a continued value on Catholic education.]
We are truly indebted to all of the groups and can never thank you enough.
All of you have been summoned just as the disciples in today’s readings and you are following that call. For in your service, you are carrying out the Good News. You are choosing to center your lives around Jesus and helping to instill this same message in all of our children for now and future generations.
Today we celebrate service through all of you, through all of us with the love that only a faithful people can give. And with that love Annunciata School and Parish will continue to grow indefinitely.
Thank you and God Bless you all!
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcom two new members to our staff:
Ms. Linda Moscinski is our new third grade teacher.
Ms. Seana Higgins is our new art instructor.
Welcom to Annunciata Catholic School
January 25 – January 31, 2009
Good Morning! In spite of the prolonged cold, snow and ice, it is always terrific to be here with you. The warmth of our parish family shields us from winter’s frigid days. With the inspiration of today’s powerful readings, our very soul is warmed with our desire to be like Jesus.
In all of the readings today, Jonah, the faithful, the disciples, all are summoned to follow and serve the Lord without question, and they do. Jonah realizing that he has been given a second chance and seeing a merciful God, unconditionally follows through with God’s charge for Jonah to help the Ninevites, St. Paul cautions the Corinthians not to put so much emphasis on material things, but to put their faith and trust in the Lord. The early disciples see Jesus is the Son of God, a powerful teacher and healer, a person of authority, and without hesitation are willing to follow and serve.
We, all of us at Annunciata, are on the same mission. We are called to teach and serve as Jesus did. It is with pride that all here in this church have been part of a 60 year tradition of quality education. Yes, 2009 is the 60th year of Annunciata School. For all those years our school has held its own among many. Our students are consistently being sought by high schools. A high percentage not only graduate from college, but go on to find excellent jobs and careers. The foundation that they receive at Annunciata Elementary School is what sets them on a positive course for their futures.
In a world where society allows values to slide, it’s not always easy to hold on to the basic tenets of our religion, let alone, instill them in the youth. Holding on to these values is a good part of what helps Annunciata maintain its high standards of achievement and provide the students with excellent study skills that can take them anywhere. In recent times, external forces (like the economy, for example) have played a significant role in making life difficult for us. But when things were looking a little down we had some wonderful signs. The Big Shoulders Fund and the Archdiocese have not only supported us with kind words and prayers, but have given significant financial help. With the help of both—Big Shoulders and the Archdiocese, we have a patron, the DeSantis family (of Martinque/Drury Lane Fame). They have made a financial commitment to Annunciata for the next 3 years. The new computers in the lab are a result of the DeSantis family’s commitment. Most recently we had a visit by our new Superintendent of Schools, Sr. Mary Paul. Some of you may know her as the former principal and president of Marion High School. Sr. Mary Paul came while we are in the midst of repairing the roof and two classrooms. Even with all this distraction, Sr. Mary Paul picked up on a positive spirit, a pleasant atmosphere, a student body that is comfortable, courteous and willing to learn. She sees in us a substantial reason to continue supporting Annunciata and a Catholic presence on the East Side.
When you visit our school today following this mass, you will be able to see for yourselves the academic excellence and vitality of our children and staff. Throughout the building there are science projects on display so don’t miss our Science Expo. Outside of each room, students’ work is displayed. We are proud to show you what we do and who we are. Oh and don’t forget the new lab.
This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme is Celebrate Service. At Annunciata parish and school we celebrate service in many wonderful ways. We see service in the pastoral staff, Fr. Paul, Fr. Dennis, Br. Brian and Fr. Conrad, who guide us in our religion whether in celebration of mass or in visits to the classrooms. We see service in our faculty, staff—including secretarial, classroom aides, Extended Day, Title I, librarian and maintenance—all of whom care for Annunciata as their own home and diligently devote their time and energy each day of the week developing values, academics and responsibility into our students. We see service in members of groups like Family and School—our parent volunteers for the school that coordinate activities like catalog sales, candy sales, Halloween party, today’s refreshments, and this week’s special events, and many other activities throughout the school year—all to benefit each child and the school; in the Annunciata Athletic Association (our parent volunteers that coach and co-ordinate our school sports teams); in Market Day volunteers that faithfully offer help monthly early on Saturday mornings; in our Bingo volunteers (and those who attend) who devote their time Wednesday after Wednesday; in the Board of Specified Jurisdiction (our parent and business volunteers that help the administration promote the school). We see service in the parents/guardians of our students who sacrifice to send their children to our quality school. We see service in our children as they strive to learn and help in a variety of ways in and around the parish. We see service in our loyal Seniors and parishioners who are always there to support our school whenever we have special events, projects or activities and fund-raisers. [Believe me Seniors and parishioners without your continued support our events and fund-raisers would not be nearly as successful—you are an excellent example of giving back to the community while placing a continued value on Catholic education.]
We are truly indebted to all of the groups and can never thank you enough.
All of you have been summoned just as the disciples in today’s readings and you are following that call. For in your service, you are carrying out the Good News. You are choosing to center your lives around Jesus and helping to instill this same message in all of our children for now and future generations.
Today we celebrate service through all of you, through all of us with the love that only a faithful people can give. And with that love Annunciata School and Parish will continue to grow indefinitely.
Thank you and God Bless you all!
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcom two new members to our staff:
Ms. Linda Moscinski is our new third grade teacher.
Ms. Seana Higgins is our new art instructor.
Welcom to Annunciata Catholic School
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