2020.01.30

Bowling Party is 1:15-3:00 Friday! Pick up children at 3:00 at Munsee Lanes (601 East 26 ^th Street). Students not picked up by 3:15 will be transported to SLCS for After-School Care.
 
All SLCS families should plan to attend a special CSW Mass at Saint Lawrence Church on this Saturday, arrive no later than 4:15PM. Students should wear Mass clothes (white shirts, black dress shoes, skirts/jumpers or long navy pants).
 
Shop with Scrip order forms and payments are due on Monday, February 3, 10:00AM.
 
Our next P.T.O. meeting will be Monday, February 3, 6:30-7:30PM at the school.
 
Our Spelling Bee for grades 3-4-5 will be Tuesday, February 4, in the Media Center immediately after Morning Gathering. Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to attend. The Bee should end by 8:45AM.
 
Picture Day for clubs & sports is Wednesday, February 5. All students wear Mass clothes. Volleyball/Basketball players should bring white t-shirts & athletic shoes for the picture.
 
Student Council is sponsoring “Penny Battles” to benefit the Muncie Mission’s Walk a Mile in My Shoes, as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Children should bring in coins and/or cash donations (any amount) to their classroom teacher. We will collect donations until Thursday, February 6, at 9:00AM. The classroom that collects the most will receive a Movie and Popcorn Party!
 
Our Student Council will participate in the Walk a Mile in My Shoes event organized by the Muncie Mission. The event will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 8. All staff, students, and families are invited to participate.
 
SLCS is excited to welcome Yvonne C. Thompson to our school as we celebrate Black History Month. Ms. Thompson will visit our school gym on Tuesday, February 11, 8:15-9:00AM. All SLCS families and friends are welcome to attend this free event.
 
The Pilot Club of Muncie is collecting new and gently used shoes in any size, shape, or color to give to those in need. If you have shoes to donate, drop them off at SLCS before Friday, February 28. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Brinson (765.289.9827)
 
Our Dan’s Fish Fry is Friday, March 6, 5:00-8:00PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Each family has 18 tickets to sell. Tickets and money should be turned in by February 28. If you lose your tickets or money, or do not turn in unsold tickets or money, the school will bill you for the value of the missing tickets.
 
If you can volunteer to help out before, during or after the Fish Fry, please contact PTO member Aaron Fisher at theaaronmfisher@gmail.com or 765.702.5978. We need people to bread the fish, wait tables, and clean up after the dinner.
 
On Casual Day last Friday, our school donated a total of 74 food items to Deacon’s Pantry! Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause with your donations.
 
SLCS students in grades 2-3-4 will participate in The Purdue Extension C.A.T.C.H. Program. This initiative helps children make healthy choices when it comes to exercise, food, and overall health. All sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:00PM. Sessions will take place February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 3.

The 2020 U.S. Census is looking for people to fill temporary jobs. The pay rate is $18.50-$25.00 per hour. To apply, go to:  www.2020census.gov/jobs and select “ Apply Now”. Direct questions to Benita A. Steyer at 260.702.4650
Congratulations to our January Virtues in Practice recipients, Cheyanne and Frida! They represented Saint Lawrence Catholic School proudly by modeling Fortitude (Being brave and strong in the face of trials).
 
“Cheyanne came into a new school not knowing anyone and has worked so hard to catch up and has tried to involve herself in our classroom community. She has been very brave, even though I'm sure it wasn't easy to leave her old school” –Mrs. Brown
 
“When faced with challenges and obstacles, Frida continues to persevere and stay positive. The other day she had a real challenge that she had to overcome. She did not just give up. Instead, she was brave and faced it; then, she overcame it”.  –Miss McGarvey
 
Our February virtue is Prudence (Making good decisions in specific circumstances).