DECEMBER NEWS 2012
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Many thanks to the entire Family and School Committee, their families and all those (including volunteer high school students) who cooked, served and helped to make this year’s Pancake Breakfast on November 18th a success. The food was delicious, the decorations and atmosphere were terrific and the company was pleasant. Our thanks also to the 325 guests who came to enjoy the event! Everyone’s hard work brought a profit of $1,025.00 to the school. THANK YOU!
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM—TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH—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 18th 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are in the season of unpredictable weather conditions. 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; please notify the school if you change your phone number. Children should dress appropriately for the weather.
Throughout this year I have been trying to encourage you to use the morning drop off plan on the parking lot. With the Wal-Mart, the traffic on 112th has increased both in volume and speed (many times without regard for the stop signs). Traffic will probably get heavier as Christmas gets closer. When the snow arrives, the parking lot will be plowed and the snow will be heaped along 112th and Avenue H making it very difficult to walk or climb through. Paths will be cleaned for the ease of walking to the building. The paths will be from the drop off lanes to the school doors. NO ONE SHOULD PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF AVENUE H BECAUSE TRAFFIC IS CONGESTED AND STOPS MOVING. Please USE the safest plan to drop off children in the morning. Use the Avenue H driveway to enter and the Avenue G driveway to exit. If the children exit the cars on the passenger side they NEVER WILL BE IN FRONT OF A VEHICLE. If you do park the car to walk your children to the building, PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON AVENUE H.
GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO DRIVE YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL!
For the after school pick-up, drivers need to be cautious, as well. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE PARK, ESPECIALLY ON 112TH STREET; AND BE ALERT WHEN YOU PULL AWAY FROM THE CURB!
BE SAFE NOT SORRY!!!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
NOVEMBER NEWS 2012
CONGRATULATIONS!
This year our Pre-School teacher, Ms. Laura Miller, has been selected to be honored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards and Leadership Night that was held at the end of October. For twenty-seven years, Ms. Miller has worked at several Archdiocese of Chicago Schools on the Southeast side including St. George, Sacred Heart and Annunciata. The encouragement given to the children in their primary years sets the tone for the rest of their school careers.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES-NOVEMBER 2nd
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.
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 2ND, THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DAY BEFORE SCHOOL, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DAY AFTER SCHOOL.
SUPER BINGO
Many thanks to the Bingo Team and all who helped with Super Bingo! All of your hard work provided a fun day for everyone. All proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school. A profit of over $5,000 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.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR – NOV. 18TH
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast and great Christmas ideas. Tickets will be sold ahead of time through the school. If you buy your tickets through school, your child(ren) will earn an out of uniform pass (date to be announced later).
MEDICINE
No one on the school staff is allowed to dispense medicine of any kind to the children, even if you send a note. DO NOT SEND PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILDREN. THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE IT.
PHONE MESSAGES FROM SCHOOL
When the school calls your phone and leaves a message, please listen to the message before you instantly call the school back. It will save time.
DRESS FOR WEATHER
We will have recess unless the weather is really inclement so children need to dress appropriately.
CONGRATULATIONS!
This year our Pre-School teacher, Ms. Laura Miller, has been selected to be honored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards and Leadership Night that was held at the end of October. For twenty-seven years, Ms. Miller has worked at several Archdiocese of Chicago Schools on the Southeast side including St. George, Sacred Heart and Annunciata. The encouragement given to the children in their primary years sets the tone for the rest of their school careers.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES-NOVEMBER 2nd
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.
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 2ND, THERE WILL BE EXTENDED DAY BEFORE SCHOOL, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED DAY AFTER SCHOOL.
SUPER BINGO
Many thanks to the Bingo Team and all who helped with Super Bingo! All of your hard work provided a fun day for everyone. All proceeds from Bingo go directly to the school. A profit of over $5,000 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.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CRAFT FAIR – NOV. 18TH
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast and great Christmas ideas. Tickets will be sold ahead of time through the school. If you buy your tickets through school, your child(ren) will earn an out of uniform pass (date to be announced later).
MEDICINE
No one on the school staff is allowed to dispense medicine of any kind to the children, even if you send a note. DO NOT SEND PRESCRIPTION OR OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILDREN. THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE IT.
PHONE MESSAGES FROM SCHOOL
When the school calls your phone and leaves a message, please listen to the message before you instantly call the school back. It will save time.
DRESS FOR WEATHER
We will have recess unless the weather is really inclement so children need to dress appropriately.
Monday, October 1, 2012
OCTOBER NEWS 2012
SUPER DABBER BINGO—SUN. 10/7/12
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! For tickets call Rosa Flores at (773) 575-7805.
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 27th in the School Hall at 8 p.m. This year the Vendors Bazaar & Italian Dinner sponsored by Annunciata Human Concerns Committee will take place at 6 p.m. immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass on October 27th in conjunction with the raffle. Tickets are on sale through the school and after the Sunday masses.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please plan ahead for the annual Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on November 2nd from mid-afternoon to early evening. Dismissal on November 2nd will be at 11:30 a.m. There will not be Extended Day after school on November 2nd. 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:THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN CHILD!
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. 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 share this information with anyone you designate to drop off your children.
SUPER DABBER BINGO—SUN. 10/7/12
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! For tickets call Rosa Flores at (773) 575-7805.
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 27th in the School Hall at 8 p.m. This year the Vendors Bazaar & Italian Dinner sponsored by Annunciata Human Concerns Committee will take place at 6 p.m. immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass on October 27th in conjunction with the raffle. Tickets are on sale through the school and after the Sunday masses.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please plan ahead for the annual Parent/Teacher Conferences to be held on November 2nd from mid-afternoon to early evening. Dismissal on November 2nd will be at 11:30 a.m. There will not be Extended Day after school on November 2nd. 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:THE LIFE YOU SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN CHILD!
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. 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 share this information with anyone you designate to drop off your children.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
SEPTEMBER NEWS 2012
WELCOME TO THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR!
All of the faculty and staff welcome our Annunciata School Families back for another great academic and spiritual year. In addition to our PK to 8 classroom programs we are proud to maintain music, art, computers, P.E. and Catapult (Title I). This year we welcome Mr. Ciombor, our new music teacher. Very soon our Keyboard and Band programs will also resume. In fact, band recruitment will be on September 4th and 5th. Parents can sign their children up for band on Thursday, September 6th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the school. As you can see, we have a full staff that will provide a complete and well-rounded curriculum for our students from PK through grade 8.
During the summer the Smart Board (room 107) and the 3 Smart Projectors (grade 1, grade 3, grade 7) were installed. In addition, homeroom teachers were provided with a laptop. Grades K, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 were also provided with a projector for Power Point or DVD presentations. This technology was made available by all the hard work of the Annunciata Parent Development Committee and EVERYONE that helped to sell tickets, get ads and donations and generally work to make the fundraiser the tremendous success that it was. It takes a community to maintain a school. You are doing a great job of keeping us up-to-date and on the road to becoming 21st century leaders. We are grateful for all you do for the children of Annunciata School.
Throughout this year our school staff will be in-serviced on these technological advances so we can use these tools to enhance the curriculum and our communication with you. If you go to the Annunciata website at annunciataonline.com and click on the school page you will be able to contact each homeroom teacher and the principal by clicking of our names.
HANDBOOK
The Annunciata Handbook was updated and is available on the teachers; and principal’s websites. Look on the left side under the photo and click on Form and Documents. Please read through it carefully as it contains the school policies and procedures. Details of the Uniform, Discipline and other pertinent information are included and should be read.
UNIT MASSES
Unit Mass will begin Thursday, September 6th. The schedule will be the same each week: grades 2, 3, 4, 5—Thursdays; grades 6, 7, 8—Fridays. The children should go directly to church at 7:50 a.m. Their teachers will meet them there. When there is an all school mass scheduled, no unit masses will be attended that week.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. the Family and School Association and the School will host a “Back to School Night”. Come out to meet your child’s teachers, see the school and ask questions! We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, April 30, 2012
MAY NEWS 2012 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, May 12, 2012 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 18, 2012 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 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 15, 2012 must be in cash or money order—no checks will be accepted.
CONTRACT SIGNING
The first tuition installment for the 2012-2013 school year is due on June 14, 2012. Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 14th, a late charge of $25.00 will be assessed beginning June 15th. 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.
HOLY CHILDHOOD MISSION
This year our Lenten collection for the Holy Childhood Mission is $305.00. We thank all the children and families for making sacrifices to help those in need.
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
The Annunciata Family and School Association announced a profit of $2687.00 from the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. The families winning the 4 prizes are: 1st Place (iPod Touch or cash value) – Ricardo Medina & Isabella Berlanga 2nd Place ($100) – Sujaley Ochoa 3rd Place – ($50) – Cuellar-Gallegos Family: Anthony, Alvaro, Delia Fair Share Raffle ($370-tuition = to 1 month for 1 child)-Medina/Berlanga Family Congratulations to all winners and Thank You to all that purchased the Cookie Dough!!
SMART BOARD RAFFLE/EVENT
Hurry! Hurry! Last chance for a class to meet its raffle ticket goal for a prize is May 4th. Parents and All Adults support the Smart Board Event on May 26th at KC Hall 112th/Ewing, 6p.m.-Midnight-Live music, 50/50, food and more…Come Join the Fun!
On Saturday, May 12, 2012 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 18, 2012 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 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 15, 2012 must be in cash or money order—no checks will be accepted.
CONTRACT SIGNING
The first tuition installment for the 2012-2013 school year is due on June 14, 2012. Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 14th, a late charge of $25.00 will be assessed beginning June 15th. 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.
HOLY CHILDHOOD MISSION
This year our Lenten collection for the Holy Childhood Mission is $305.00. We thank all the children and families for making sacrifices to help those in need.
COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
The Annunciata Family and School Association announced a profit of $2687.00 from the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. The families winning the 4 prizes are: 1st Place (iPod Touch or cash value) – Ricardo Medina & Isabella Berlanga 2nd Place ($100) – Sujaley Ochoa 3rd Place – ($50) – Cuellar-Gallegos Family: Anthony, Alvaro, Delia Fair Share Raffle ($370-tuition = to 1 month for 1 child)-Medina/Berlanga Family Congratulations to all winners and Thank You to all that purchased the Cookie Dough!!
SMART BOARD RAFFLE/EVENT
Hurry! Hurry! Last chance for a class to meet its raffle ticket goal for a prize is May 4th. Parents and All Adults support the Smart Board Event on May 26th at KC Hall 112th/Ewing, 6p.m.-Midnight-Live music, 50/50, food and more…Come Join the Fun!
Friday, March 30, 2012
APRIL NEWS 2012
AMERICANISM ESSAY WINNERS
We are pleased to announce 3 winners from Annunciata in the American Legion Americanism Essay Contest. First place is Aaron Zaragoza; second place is George Mitchell; third place is John Rivera. Aaron’s essay will go on to the Third District for further competition. Good Luck Aaron! CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! Annunciata is proud of you!
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 $5,500.00 will benefit the school. The school appreciates all the support.
UNIFORMS
Ordinarily, dress uniform walking shorts are not allowed until May 1st. However, with the unpredictable warm weather that we have been experiencing recently, the dress uniform walking shorts will be allowed beginning April 16th. Children should dress according to the weather since they will be going outdoors for recess.
NOTE: The only acceptable walking shorts are uniform dress shorts as sold through the Dennis Uniform Company. Children wearing non-uniform shorts will be considered out of uniform.
Please review the uniform policy as you received it earlier this school year.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards for the third quarter for grades K through 8 will be distributed on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
F.Y.I. – ANY OUTSTANDING MONEY DUE TO THE SCHOOL THAT IS PAID AFTER MAY 15TH MUST BE MONEY ORDER OR CASH!
EASTER/SPRING VACATION
We will be out of school from Thursday, April 5th, through the week of April 9th. Classes will resume on April 16th.
Blessings for a Happy and Holy Easter!
AMERICANISM ESSAY WINNERS
We are pleased to announce 3 winners from Annunciata in the American Legion Americanism Essay Contest. First place is Aaron Zaragoza; second place is George Mitchell; third place is John Rivera. Aaron’s essay will go on to the Third District for further competition. Good Luck Aaron! CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! Annunciata is proud of you!
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 $5,500.00 will benefit the school. The school appreciates all the support.
UNIFORMS
Ordinarily, dress uniform walking shorts are not allowed until May 1st. However, with the unpredictable warm weather that we have been experiencing recently, the dress uniform walking shorts will be allowed beginning April 16th. Children should dress according to the weather since they will be going outdoors for recess.
NOTE: The only acceptable walking shorts are uniform dress shorts as sold through the Dennis Uniform Company. Children wearing non-uniform shorts will be considered out of uniform.
Please review the uniform policy as you received it earlier this school year.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards for the third quarter for grades K through 8 will be distributed on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
F.Y.I. – ANY OUTSTANDING MONEY DUE TO THE SCHOOL THAT IS PAID AFTER MAY 15TH MUST BE MONEY ORDER OR CASH!
EASTER/SPRING VACATION
We will be out of school from Thursday, April 5th, through the week of April 9th. Classes will resume on April 16th.
Blessings for a Happy and Holy Easter!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
MARCH NEWS 2012
TERRA NOVA TESTING
Testing for grades K-7 will be administered from March 5th through March 16th. The preparation you can help with is to be sure that the children have plenty of rest (at least 8 hours of sleep), eat three balanced meals daily and arrive at school on time. This routine sets the tone for the day so the children can start off relaxed and ready to participate. Encourage your children to listen carefully to the teacher as the directions are given and to do the best they can.
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.
CONFIRMATION
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place March 30th. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 27th they will enjoy the experience of the Confirmation Retreat.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Please pray for our second graders as they approach their First Reconciliation this month on March 17th. They have diligently been preparing for this sacrament, as well as, for their First Holy Communion in May.
ST. PAT’S SUPER DABBER BINGO
Come One! Come All! Buy your ticket for a major school fund raiser the ST. PAT’S SUPER DABBER BINGO—March 11th. Have fun! Win prizes! Enjoy good food and company. Most of all you are helping YOUR school and YOUR tuition. All profits go directly to Annunciata School. Call (773) 734-3934.
LENT
Lent! A time to take a mental break! We are a people who are always on the go, even when we are sitting. With all the electronic means of communication, we no longer have any real “down time”. Believe me, we NEED it. Always going here or there, taking family places, working, doing chores! Then we sit—Ahhh! A device beeps—oh no got to answer NOW. Emotionally we are on a roller coaster. Then when an unexpected sad event happens—like saying good-bye to Fr. Paul, our emotions soar to greater heights. Lent is good for us right now. The parish needs some “down time” to reflect, remember, sort out thoughts, to heal and move forward. Make a real effort to take the time to renew. At times during the Lenten season turn off the devices, go to a Holy Hour or Stations or make your own private time. Lent, like Spring, is a time to nurture growth. Do yourself a favor, as Fr. Paul said, Take one day at a time” to be the best Catholic you can be.
TERRA NOVA TESTING
Testing for grades K-7 will be administered from March 5th through March 16th. The preparation you can help with is to be sure that the children have plenty of rest (at least 8 hours of sleep), eat three balanced meals daily and arrive at school on time. This routine sets the tone for the day so the children can start off relaxed and ready to participate. Encourage your children to listen carefully to the teacher as the directions are given and to do the best they can.
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.
CONFIRMATION
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place March 30th. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 27th they will enjoy the experience of the Confirmation Retreat.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Please pray for our second graders as they approach their First Reconciliation this month on March 17th. They have diligently been preparing for this sacrament, as well as, for their First Holy Communion in May.
ST. PAT’S SUPER DABBER BINGO
Come One! Come All! Buy your ticket for a major school fund raiser the ST. PAT’S SUPER DABBER BINGO—March 11th. Have fun! Win prizes! Enjoy good food and company. Most of all you are helping YOUR school and YOUR tuition. All profits go directly to Annunciata School. Call (773) 734-3934.
LENT
Lent! A time to take a mental break! We are a people who are always on the go, even when we are sitting. With all the electronic means of communication, we no longer have any real “down time”. Believe me, we NEED it. Always going here or there, taking family places, working, doing chores! Then we sit—Ahhh! A device beeps—oh no got to answer NOW. Emotionally we are on a roller coaster. Then when an unexpected sad event happens—like saying good-bye to Fr. Paul, our emotions soar to greater heights. Lent is good for us right now. The parish needs some “down time” to reflect, remember, sort out thoughts, to heal and move forward. Make a real effort to take the time to renew. At times during the Lenten season turn off the devices, go to a Holy Hour or Stations or make your own private time. Lent, like Spring, is a time to nurture growth. Do yourself a favor, as Fr. Paul said, Take one day at a time” to be the best Catholic you can be.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
FEBRUARY NEWS 2012
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 classroom work and projects. Many visitors complimented the students’ work on display, the friendliness of the staff, and the school in general. All in all it was an exhilarating and uplifting day. This Open House was well attended. Several new families came to see what we are all about.
A guest speaker, Dr. Jorge Pena, Associate Principal at DeLaSalle Institute spoke at the Family Mass on January 29th regarding Catholic School education. He had a very positive message about Catholic Schools and specifically about Annunciata students and their successes in high school. It was very good to hear that others think our students are so well prepared for higher education and a bright future.
MANY, MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT MADE IT HAPPEN!!
Many thanks also to the Family and School Committee for coordinating the exciting events and to all those who volunteered to carry them out! The activities for Catholic Schools Week include: Scholastic Book Fair, all school bingo, a variety of out of uniform fun days, an ice cream social, a special coin collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society, a Talent Show.
On Friday, February 3rd, there will be an all school mass for grades K-8 celebrating Catholic Schools Week.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the annual East Side Lions Club, “Say No to Drugs” poster contest. All the local schools participated as well. The following winners from Annunciata will be honored at a dinner later in February at the Lions’ Club where each will be awarded a cash prize:
Grade 6 Alex Omelanczuk
Grade 7 Karina Rivera
Grade 7 Ryan Navarro
Grade 8 John Rivera
Annunciata is proud of you! Congratulations!
ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH SALE INFORMATION AND ORDER SHEET!
SALE STARTS JANUARY 31ST AND ENDS FEBRUARY 24TH! GOOD LUCK!
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 classroom work and projects. Many visitors complimented the students’ work on display, the friendliness of the staff, and the school in general. All in all it was an exhilarating and uplifting day. This Open House was well attended. Several new families came to see what we are all about.
A guest speaker, Dr. Jorge Pena, Associate Principal at DeLaSalle Institute spoke at the Family Mass on January 29th regarding Catholic School education. He had a very positive message about Catholic Schools and specifically about Annunciata students and their successes in high school. It was very good to hear that others think our students are so well prepared for higher education and a bright future.
MANY, MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT MADE IT HAPPEN!!
Many thanks also to the Family and School Committee for coordinating the exciting events and to all those who volunteered to carry them out! The activities for Catholic Schools Week include: Scholastic Book Fair, all school bingo, a variety of out of uniform fun days, an ice cream social, a special coin collection for St. Vincent DePaul Society, a Talent Show.
On Friday, February 3rd, there will be an all school mass for grades K-8 celebrating Catholic Schools Week.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the annual East Side Lions Club, “Say No to Drugs” poster contest. All the local schools participated as well. The following winners from Annunciata will be honored at a dinner later in February at the Lions’ Club where each will be awarded a cash prize:
Grade 6 Alex Omelanczuk
Grade 7 Karina Rivera
Grade 7 Ryan Navarro
Grade 8 John Rivera
Annunciata is proud of you! Congratulations!
ASK YOUR CHILD FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH SALE INFORMATION AND ORDER SHEET!
SALE STARTS JANUARY 31ST AND ENDS FEBRUARY 24TH! GOOD LUCK!
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