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.
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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