2018.12.05

Under our new Code of Student Conduct, all students who go an entire month with no Discipline Slips, Tardy Slips, or Dress Code violations will receive a free casual day. In November, 31 of our 58 students earned the free Casual Day on Tuesday, December 4.
 
Thursday, December 6, is Saint Nicholas Day! We’ll learn about this important fourth-century church leader, and each child will receive candy and/or a small gift to celebrate.
 
The Boys Basketball team will have a season-end party this Thursday, December 6, at school from 3:15-3:45PM. We’ll furnish a snack and drinks at no charge to players.
 
Shop with Scrip Order Forms orders and payments (cash or check) are due on Monday, December 10, at 10:00AM. Remember, our school receives 100% PROFIT on all Pizza King gift certificates sold. This is the last chance to get gift cards before Christmas!
 
On December 12, Katie Blankenship will be speaking with our students regarding respect, bullying, and quality relationships. This is a free service offered by A Better Way.
 
Student Council is sponsoring a Men’s Items Drive to benefit the Muncie Mission. Needed items: shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, bars of soap, deodorant, and shampoo. The class with the most items will win a Hot Chocolate and Cookie Party on December 17. Students can donate December 3-12.
 
Friday, December 14, is a Casual Dress Day. We ask that each student bring one box of pancake mix or one bottle of syrup to donate to Deacon’s Pantry. This is a full day of school, 3:00PM dismissal.
 
Girls Basketball will have their first skill-building session on Monday, December 17, 4:30-5:30PM in the gym. A full schedule will be passed out to parents/guardians soon.
 
The next P.T.O. meeting is Monday, December 17, from 6:00PM until 7:00PM at school.
 
Our free Advent Program will be held at our gym on Wednesday, December 19. Enjoy Aaron the Allergic Shepherd,  featuring all of our students. Students should arrive by 6:00PM, the program begins at 6:15. Please invite family, neighbors, and friends! Park on the west side of the building, the same side that we use for drop-off and pickup each day.
 
Our Christmas Break is shorter than many other local schools. We resume classes on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Please keep this in mind when planning family holiday trips.
 
Chartwell’s will not be open January 3-4. All students should pack a lunch on those days.
 
Congratulations to our November Virtues in Practice recipient, Kautana Searcy (grade 1)! This student modeled Humility (Accepting your limitations and God-given talents).
 
“Kautana recognizes her strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. She's not afraid to ask for help, and will work tirelessly during class to complete assignments. She works hard at her own pace, rather than competing with the pace of others.”  –Miss Gardner
 
Our December Virtue is Patience (Waiting or enduring without complaint).
 
After Christmas, our students will begin using heart rate monitors in PE class. This exciting addition to our curriculum will allow children to track their physical activity and chart their progress over time. We’re happy to be making this addition to our already-robust technology and PE programs. The new monitors were made possible through a grant, as well as substantial help from our Saint Lawrence P.T.O. Plan to help work a shift at our major P.T.O. fundraisers, such as Mystery Dinner (February 15) and Dan’s Fish Fry (March 15), to ensure that we have funds for future initiatives.
Tickets for Mystery Dinner and Auction (February 15) are on sale via our school website.
 
They Said It! We recently asked our grades 1-2-3 students about their favorite part of Saint Lawrence. Here’s a few of their responses:
 
I like Tech because Mr. Hart is fun, and I like Miss Gardner she is fun, too.  -Irah, grade 2
 
I love gym because we get to play baseball. -Bryson, grade 1
 
My best things are gym and art because they are fun. Art is fun because we get to paint and draw. Gym is fun because we get to play Shark in the Middle.  -Genesis, grade 2

Please periodically submit Box Tops for Education to the school office. This is an ongoing fundraiser that benefits our Tuition Assistance Fund.
 
All locations of Vogue Cleaners will give a 20% discount on dry cleaning our uniform plaid jumpers and skirts. They will restore the pleats as well. Mention “Saint Lawrence Catholic School” when dropping off your garments to get the discount.