The Trumpet

January 28, 2008                                             St. Michael School                               North Andover, MA

School Notes ¯

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Light the Way

 

Half Day- Tuesday, January 29th, is a half day of school. Dismissal for all grades is at 11:45a.m. There is no bus transportation home. Ext. Day is available.

 

Attention All Bowlers- We have over 150 bowlers signed up for our event at Academy Lanes tomorrow. Remember to gather in the lobby of Academy Lanes with those you want to bowl with. You’ll be assigned a lane at that point.

 

Our Response to the Lawrence Fires- Many children, parents and teachers have asked how we will respond to the recent fires in Lawrence. You can make a financial gift to the American Red Cross of Merrimack Valley, which provides shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of the disaster.  You can be sure your donation is going directly to these local victims by designating that on your check in the memo portion (Lawrence Fire 1-21-08). Feel free to contact Lazarus House if you’d prefer to make a donation of clothing or furniture. If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please send that into school this week. Make checks payable to American Red Cross of Merrimack Valley.

 

Protecting God’s Children Workshops- Here are the upcoming PGC workshops in our area: St. Ann Parish in Littleton: Jan. 31 6:45p.m. (call 978-486-4100 to register) and St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence: Feb. 9th at 10a.m., March 8th at 10a.m. or May 3rd at 10a.m. (call 978-683-9416 to register).

 

Play Practice- Students in grades 6-8 have play practice on Thursday until 5p.m.

 

Ski Club Reminders- All students are required to wear helmets while skiing. If you don’t own one, you can rent one weekly for $6.00/week.

 

Catholic Schools Week Highlights: Refer to notice from individual teachers for details

Tuesday: 

  • ½ day –11:45 dismissal NO BUS HOME
  • No Uniform—School Spirit Day (show off your school colors and wear blue& white or blue & gold or wear your basketball shirt, Running Club shirt, etc.)
  • Parent Appreciation Breakfast at 10:30a.m.- Parents are invited to come to school before Literacy Day to enjoy some light breakfast refreshments
  • Literacy Day (11:00a.m.)- look for information from the homeroom teacher as level of involvement varies from grade to grade
  • Bowling at Academy Lanes (1:00-2:30p.m.)- $8.00 per bowler, registration forms were sent home via backpacks last week

Wednesday: 

  • Pajama Day (appropriate pajama pant bottoms and sweatshirts are acceptable)
  • Kindergarten Reptile Show in AM

Thursday:   

  • No Uniform—Wear Red, White & Blue to show pride in our Nation
  • 8th Grade Spirit Show at 1:30p.m.

Friday: 

  • First Friday Mass @ 9:15a.m.
  • Uniforms for all grades

 

Grade 2 Request- Do you have any old cassette players with headphones? Mrs. Caffrey is looking for donations for her listening center.

 

Waterville Valley- Those people taking the bus to Waterville Valley should board the bus at 6:30a.m. on Friday in front of the school. All others are welcome to drive up on their own and meet at Waterville around 8:30-9:00. Lifts don’t open until 9:00. Don’t forget all skiing essentials, money for lunch/snacks or to pack food for the day.

               

Hood Milk Caps - We earned almost $120 from all of the milk caps you sent in. Thanks to all who helped!  If your family buys Hood, please keep saving the caps from the Light-Block bottles. We were able to submit all of them (not just the ones with the Red Sox logo), so please keep sending them in and we’ll hold them until the 2008 promotion in April.

 

Scrip Program-  The February Scrip orders will be due this Friday, February 1!  Orders will be available for pick-up by Friday, February 15. Also, the store has been restocked… Please see Mrs. Donahue for any last-minute gift cards you may need!

 

Grade 8 Afghanistan Collection -  The class of 2008 is collecting emergency supplies for the Afghani people who are suffering because of a recent snow storm. We are collecting hats, socks, mittens, sweaters, sweatshirts (with no logos, please). Cash donations will also be accepted. A box will be sent off early this week. If you have any items to donate, please send them to school as soon as possible.

 

Art Notes ¯

Volunteer Schedule - I will be sending out a revised copy of the art volunteer schedule this week to those in grades two and three. All other classes will remain with the schedule dated 1/18/08. We are still in need of parents to assist in 1A, 2B, and #B. If you’d like to help, please let me know by sending a note to my attention. All volunteers on the schedule are welcome to help, even if it’s not your day, especially in grades 1 and  2.

 

Grade 5 Dome Project - Grade 5 will begin their Dome Project this week and all parents on the volunteer list are welcome to assist, even if you are not listed on the schedule for that particular day. This project should last until early March. Ask your student about his or her project which involves both art and architecture!

 

Schedule Updates on the Web - I will have the new volunteer schedule posted on the school website. Please refer to it for any further updates. If there are changes, I will note this in the Trumpet.

 

Parish Notes ¯

8th Annual St. Michael Parish Camping Trip - Join a growing number of St. Michaels Parish Families for a fun weekend of camping August 22 to 25, 2008 at Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, NH.  Reservations will be made on February 6.  Please contact Anne Marie Guggenberger at (978) 682-4697 for more information and to make a reservation!

 

PTO Notes ¯

Movie Matinee - The 4th and 5th grade students had a great time at the movie matinee. We will have a movie for the other elementary and nursery school children in the upcoming months.  Watch the Trumpet for more information.  

 

PTO meeting - Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 5, in the Main Street Atrium at 9:15 a.m. Please bring a friend and join us for coffee and pastries. The meetings are usually brief.  Your children are welcome!

 

Spring Event/Auction - The excitement is building for our Spring Dinner and Auction to be held on April 12. We are currently obtaining auction items.  If you have items or ideas to donate for this event, please contact Tricia Hekmatpour at (978) 265-8981 or Beth Ferullo (978) 689-1809. Thank you so much for your support!

 

Thank you - Eresia Kamieneski and Leach Surette for a fun-filled night of dancing at the Gentlemen’s Choice Dance. What a special evening for everyone! 

  

Teacher Appreciation Lunch - Special Thanks to Terese Pandolfo for beautifully decorating the teacher's lounge and to Veronica Moriarty for providing the amazing flower arrangements, and to Elaine Testa for organizing and providing a delicious feast for our teachers. Thanks to ALL the volunteers who contributed to this event!

 

 

Hot lunch for the week of January 28 - February 1

Monday: Hot dog, roll, pasta salad, cookies

Tuesday: Half Day - No Lunch

Wednesday: Pasta/sauce, rolls, pudding

Thursday: Chicken nuggets, french fries, pineapples

Friday: Pizza, tossed salad, Jell-O

 

Trumpet Submissions - Email Theresa Peterson at theresapeterson@comcast.net by Saturday evenings or send home your submissions with Jack Peterson c/o 4B by Friday afternoons.