MAY NEWS 2011

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, May 7, 2011 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.

RIBBON DAY
On Friday, May 13, 2011 at the 8 a.m. mass our eighth graders will receive their first ribbon acknowledging the academic progress they have made over the last nine years. Later in the evening they will be honored at a dinner. We pray for them as they begin their journey to higher education and prepare for their future. The second grade Communion class will participate in the May Crowning at the same mass.

UNIFORMS
Beginning May 1st all students may wear their uniform dress or gym shorts on appropriate days.

MISERICORDIA WALK-A-THON
The benefit for Misericordia will be re-scheduled for May. As soon as we return after Easter break we will look for a day and let you know as soon as possible.

LENTEN MISSION/FOOD DRIVE
Thank you for your participation in the Holy Childhood Mission collection during Lent. We will be sending $300 to the Holy Childhood on behalf of our students.

Many thanks for the items you sent for the Food Drive. The food is given to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in our parish and will help families in our community.

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 17th. Failure to bring your outstanding debts up to date may change your tuition status, jeopardize records from being forwarded, prevent students from receiving his/her final report card or diploma, and/or prevent us from reserving a place for a student for the next school year. Any payments for this school year made after May 17, 2011 must be in cash or money order—no checks will be accepted.

CONTRACT SIGNING (ALL FAMILIES MUST COME IN TO SIGN CONTRACTS)
The first tuition installment for the 2011-2012 school year is due on June 9, 2011 (All first payments must be made on June 9th not online). Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 9th, a late charge of $25.00 will be assessed beginning June 10th. 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.

DENNIS UNIFORM
On May 17th from 2:30 – 6 p.m. the Dennis Uniform Company will be here for your convenience to try on and order any items. Girls in grade 1 need the new jumper for next year. Girls in grades 2 through 8 will have 2 years to order the new jumper, skirt or skort. Polo shirts with the school logo are required by all students for next year. We are looking into best prices and/or discounts.

APRIL NEWS 2011

SUPER BINGO—MANY THANKS FOR A GREAT JOB!
Thanks to the hard work of all those involved, the March Super Bingo was an overwhelming success. To the Super Bingo Team, the entire bingo committee and to all the Bingo workers, we cannot thank you enough for all you do for our school. Last BUT not least, a huge “thank you” to all of you who came to play. The coordinated efforts of everyone made the whole day terrific. The entire profit of $6,000.00 will benefit the school. The school appreciates all the support.

FIRST RECONCILIATION
Please pray for our second graders as they approach their First Reconciliation this month on April 2nd. They have diligently been preparing for this sacrament, as well as, for their First Holy Communion in May.

REPORT CARDS
Report cards for the third quarter for grades PK through 8 will be distributed on Friday, April 8,2011.

POSTER CONTEST
The East Side Lions sponsored the “Say No To Drugs” Poster Contest. This year’s winners listed below will receive $100 Savings Bond at a presentation dinner on April 5th. Good Job Everyone!

6th grade—Anissa Vanna
7th grade—Courtney Bartkiewicz
8th grade—Autumn Flick

UNIFORMS
Please do not purchase uniforms for next school year until you receive an updated dress code. Some items have changed and can be purchased only through Dennis Uniform Co. For example, the polo shirts for boys and girls must have the Annunciata logo on them. The girls jumpers and skirts will be a blue/white plaid (the colors of our school). New students and first and fifth grade girls will purchase the new plaid jumpers or skirts. Girls in other grades will have two years to change to the new pattern. All polo shirts for 2011-2012 must have the Annunciata logo provided through Dennis Uniforms.

EASTER/SPRING VACATION
We will be out of school from Thursday, April 21st through the week of April 25th. Classes will resume on May 2nd.

F.Y.I. – ANY OUTSTANDING MONEY DUE TO THE SCHOOL THAT IS PAID AFTER MAY 10TH MUST BE MONEY ORDER OR CASH!

Blessings for a Happy and Holy Easter!