2019.09.16

Our Fall Festival was a great success! We were blessed with near-perfect weather, and the event was fun and profitable. My sincere thanks go to our P.T.O. planners, along with staff, parents, and students who volunteered their time and talents. I enjoyed seeing dozens of familiar faces from our school over the weekend. Thanks to everyone who sold raffle tickets, donated items, worked shifts, and participated in this year’s Fall Festival!
 
Mass is today, (Tuesday). Due to teacher training, we will not have school tomorrow (Wednesday). There is no Volleyball practice on Wednesday.
 
Skating Party is this Thursday at Gibson’s Skating Arena, 2610 South Mock Avenue, from 6:00 - 8:00PM. Children do not have to be current Saint Lawrence students to attend.
 
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 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.
 
Our next P.T.O. Meeting is Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30PM at school.
 
Family Day is Monday, September 30, 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. 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. There will also be a musical performance in the gym, where each class will sing a song.
 
Scholastic Book Fair starts on Monday, September 30 (same day as Family Day). The fair will be open September 30-October 4. Get good deals on new books and educational items! There will be only one Book Fair this school year, so stock up on Christmas gifts!
 
SLCS will be on its three-day long Fall Break from October 9-11. We are IN SESSION on October 7 and 8. School resumes Monday, October 14.
 
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be October 16-17 from 3:00-6:00PM. Please be thinking about a time slot that will work for you.
 
Grade 5 Shadow Day at Pope John Paul II Middle School is October 16, not September 25 as previously scheduled. This will impact grade 5 students only.
 
We need a Boys’ Basketball coach. If interested, contact me ASAP. First practice is Oct 14.
 
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.