Friday, September 25, 2009

Dear Parents,

This week has passed by very quickly. Last Friday students in grades 1 through 8 received their first 4 ½ week mid-quarter report. This is to give you some indication of the student’s progress and work habits at this time in the quarter. These are not final grades, but they will give you an idea of where your child needs to spend more time working. If you need to speak with any of the teachers, please contact the office and set up a time.

This week Ms. Andrea contacted families who have not returned the floral sales cards. Please send back any unsold cards. We have a few people who are still in need of more cards to sell, and I do not have any additional cards to pass out. This will prove to be even more profit for the school.

Concerning the 50^th anniversary celebration and the golf tournament, please make plans to attend (Saturday, October 3; 5:30 PM) and invite former students and families that you know to join us. You should have received an invitation in the mail this past week as well as a note about your child’s presence at the event. Please notify any former students and supporters of Our Lady of Fatima School. We would love for everyone to join us.

We are still in need of items for door prizes for the golf tournament and also for hole sponsorships, and of course players. Any help that you can give will be very much appreciated.

Parents, mark your calendars for Wednesday (September 30^th). Students will have individual pictures made. Students are to wear school uniforms for pictures.

Also, next Wednesday, Mrs. Vernell Bowen, our Diocesan Superintendent, will be visiting our school. On Friday of next week, students and teachers will have a 1:30 PM dismissal for teacher in-service. Students may have a free-dress day if they bring $2.00 or a ream of copy paper. Since it is the first Friday of the month, we will take up an offering from the students in Mass. Since we celebrate the Feast of St Francis, patron of animals, in October, this offering will go to benefit the Saline County Humane Society.

Mornings are usually a hectic time, especially in the parking lot. Your child’s safety is our biggest concern. I know it is sometimes necessary to walk the younger students into the classroom. If you need to do this, please park in a parking space in the upper or lower lots. Parking in the driving lanes is causing students to have to walk in and out between cars, and this is potentially a dangerous situation. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

As the cooler weather approaches, students are often grabbing for jackets or sweaters before leaving home. Please remember our dress code. Most of the students have school sweatshirts. Our policy is that school sweatshirts are to be worn in the classrooms; the students should not be wearing non-uniforms sweaters or sweatshirts during class.

As we embark on this new season of fall and all of its wonders, let us always remember to give thanks to God for His many blessings. "Blessed are you, Lord God: Blessed are you for ever. Holy is your name: Blessed are you for ever. Great is your mercy for your people: Blessed are you for ever. Amen!"

God’s blessings,

Jan Cash