2018.09.05

Picture Day was today. If your child did not turn in a packet with payment, the photographer will still accept orders with payment tomorrow and Friday. We have more order forms in the office. Students who did not wear school uniforms today will need to have their pictures taken again with white polo shirts on picture retake day, October 31. Students who were absent today will need to get their picture taken then as well.
 
Today’s volleyball scrimmage against Inspire Academy will begin around 3:30PM. Players should stay after school to get dressed and ready to play.
 
Tonight’s PTO meeting will begin at 6:00PM (not 6:30). We’ll meet at the corner of Washington & Monroe Streets, near Saint Lawrence Church, to do Fall Festival planning.
 
All SLCS students will have a free vision screening this Friday, September 7, at school. If any student struggles with the screening, parents/guardians will be notified in writing.
 
The first C.C.D. (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) classes are Sunday, September 9. C.C.D. is for Catholic youth in Kindergarten through grade 7. Classes run now through April. Classes are on Sunday mornings from 11:00-12:15 at Saint Agnes Hall (next to the Church). If you would like for your child to attend, call 765.288.9223 to register.
 
Tuesday, September 11, is Red, White and Blue Day. At morning gathering, I’ll tell students a brief history of the U.S. flag and encourage them to share the reasons that they are proud to live in America. Students are not required to wear school uniforms-they are encouraged to wear predominantly red, white and blue. Students can wear t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, jeans, shorts, skirts, etc.  Black shoes and white socks are not required. Casual Day dress code still applies. No hoodies, tank tops, sandals, flip-flops, boots, hats, or makeup. Skirts/shorts must extend to the top of the knee when standing. Students who don't wish to participate may wear their normal school uniforms.

Midterm grade reports will be sent home on Wednesday, September 12.
 
Next Friday, September 14, 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.
 
September 14 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.
 
Make plans to help out at our Fall Festival on September 15-16. It’s important that every family sell as many raffle tickets as possible. Turn in sold tickets and money right away, do not wait until the last day to turn them in. We have more tickets in the office!
 
Fall Festival committee chairpersons will soon begin asking each family to sign up to help at Fall Festival. When they do, please be generous with your time. Remember that many of the great things we have at SLCS come from P.T.O. fundraisers!
 
We’re collecting donated items for Fall Festival. We ask each family to bring the following to school, starting right away:
 
-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 Thursday, September 13. 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.
 
Plan to be there! Fall Festival is Saturday, September 15 (11:00AM-7:00PM) and Sunday, September 16 (11:00AM-5:00PM), at the corner of East Washington and Monroe. Enjoy our festival and the Old Washington Street Festival on the same weekend!
 
Orange Shop with Scrip Family Order Forms were sent home with students today. Buying scrip cards is a perfect way to help our school without spending any extra money. Remember, our school gets 100% profit when you buy Pizza King gift certificates. Orders and payments (cash or check only-cards not accepted) are due on Monday, September 17, at 10:00AM SHARP. If you need another form, see Mrs. Waechter.
 
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.
 
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 start on Monday, September 24 (same day 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 items for Christmas gifts! There will not be a Spring Book Fair.
 
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 August, 36 of our 60 students earned the free Casual Day. I will hand-deliver a yellow “FREE CASUAL DAY” card to the parent/guardian of each child who had no slips. This card will list the date of the child’s upcoming free casual day.
 
Our September Virtue in Practice is Hope (Trusting in God’s loving plan). Throughout the month, the school staff will be looking for examples of students who display this virtue.
 
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.
 
All locations of Vogue Cleaners give a 20% discount on dry cleaning plaid jumpers and skirts. They will restore the pleats as well. Mention “Saint Lawrence Catholic School” for the discount when dropping off your garments.