2018.09.12

All SLCS students had vision screening on Tuesday. The screener did not detect any vision issues with our students. If you suspect that your child may have vison challenges, please schedule an ophthalmologist appointment immediately.
 
Midterm grade reports were sent home with each child in grades K, 1, 3, 4 and 5 today. Grade 2 will be sent on Thursday.
 
Our volleyball team began their season yesterday at Burris. Our team fought hard and played well, ultimately losing (25-22, 11-25, 15-5). The next game is tomorrow at SLCS against West View.
 
This Friday is a Casual Dress Day. We ask that each student bring one box of granola bars or one box of protein bars to donate to Deacon’s Food Pantry.
 
This Friday is an early-release day. Children can be picked up at 1:00PM. Any child not picked up by 1:15PM will go to After-School Care and will NOT be charged unless they stay after 3:15PM.
 
During our Professional Development session this Friday, our teachers and staff will be learning about school safety. Three local police officers will train staff on how to best react to an active shooter situation. Of course, our continued prayer is that an armed person will never attack Saint Lawrence. It is in the best interest of our school family that we prepare for the worst, hoping that we’ll never have to use the skills learned.
 
It’s important that every family sell as many Fall Festival raffle tickets as possible. Turn in sold tickets and money right away, please. Fall Festival is Saturday (11:00AM-7:00PM) and Sunday (11:00AM-5:00PM), at the corner of East Washington and Monroe.
 
We’re collecting donated items for Fall Festival. We ask each family to bring the following to school, starting right away:
 
               -any large cooler we can borrow for the weekend (put your name on it, please)
-a case of bottled water
-a 24-pack of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mtn Dew, Dr. Pepper, Coke, or Diet Coke
               -a bag of candy (no chocolate, no peanuts)
 
We need donated baked goods, too. Baked goods can be dropped off at SLCS starting tomorrow (Thursday). Baked goods should be finger-foods, as they will be sold individually. Bring your items already bagged in plastic sandwich or Ziploc bags, with 2-3 treats in each bag. Rice Krispie treats, brownies, cookies, and dessert bars are great. No cupcakes or items with icing or any part that will melt if kept outside in warm weather.
 
Fall Festival setup will be Friday, 5:00PM-8:00PM, and Saturday morning, 8:00-11:00AM.
 
Orange Shop with Scrip Order Forms were sent home with students last week. Orders and payments (cash or check) are due on Monday, September 17, at 10:00AM. If you need another form, see Mrs. Waechter in the office.
 
Next Tuesday, September 18, will be our annual Shadow Day at Pope John Paul II Middle School (2301 West Gilbert Street, Muncie). All Saint Lawrence fifth grade students will spend the entire day (8:00AM – 3:15PM) at the Saint Mary campus. Parents should bring children to Saint Mary in the morning and pick them up there in the afternoon. The school will not be able to provide transportation.
 
Our school is excited to welcome Bishop Timothy L. Doherty for a brief visit on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 19. Our Bishop will visit SLCS from 2:00-3:00PM.
 
Our first Skating Party will be Thursday, September 20, at Gibson’s Skating Arena, 2610 South Mock Avenue (just a few blocks from school). The party is from 6:00 - 8:00PM. All are welcome, children do not have to be current Saint Lawrence students to attend. Please review the email that I sent today that explains the details.
 
Family Day is Monday, September 24, 1:30-3:00PM. Plan to have as many family members as possible at the event, each student’s  entire family is encouraged to participate. This includes parents, step-parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Families are invited to tour our school, meet the staff, and hear presentations from each class about their Religion Fair project. Students have been hard at work creating these displays, and are hopeful that their family members will come to see what they have made. There will also be a musical performance in the gym, where each class will sing a song.
 
Our Scholastic Book Fair will starts Monday, September 24 (same as Family Day). The fair will be open September 24-27. Check out the great deals on new books and educational items! There will be only one Book Fair this school year, so stock up on Christmas gifts!
 
We are in need of an assistant Boys’ Basketball coach. If you are interested, please let Mr. Frey know. The position needs to be filled by October 1.
 
As we move towards fall, remember that we sell long-sleeved SLCS polo shirts ($20) and grey jackets ($35) out of the office. Cash, check, or cards are accepted at time of purchase.
 
Remember that children should not wear hoodies during the school day, including recess. Children may wear their grey SLCS jackets all day. Feel free to send coats, hats, earmuffs, and gloves for recess during cooler weather.