Annunciata Principal's Blog

MAY NEWS 2014 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION On Saturday, May 10, 2014 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/MAY CROWNING On Friday, May 16, 2014 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. LENTEN MISSION Thank you for your participation in the Holy Childhood Mission collection during Lent. We will be sending $563 to the Holy Childhood on behalf of our students. TUITION AND ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS The May tuition is due by May 1st. 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 (including participation in graduation activities and ceremony) 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, 2014 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 2014-2015 school year is due on June 10, 2014 (All first payments must be made on June 10th). Contract signing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the small lunchroom. If payment is not made on June 10th, a late charge will be assessed beginning June 11th. 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. ANY STATEMENTS MADE ABOUT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ARE SUGGESTED AND SUPPORTED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. **LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR For 3 Thursdays in May (May 15th, 22nd, 29th) students may be out of uniform if they bring in toiletry items (i.e. tissue, mouth wash, body lotion, body wash) to help the Little Sisters of the Poor care for the elderly and handicapped seniors. The Student Council is sponsoring this event. ***REGISTRATION Beginning with Tuesday, May 6th students may be out of uniform every Tuesday in May if the families have returned their completed registration form including the fee of $75 for returning students or just the form with the bottom portion completed for non-returning students.