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!
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.
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