2019.09.11

Mid-term reports will go home today for classes that have not already received them.
 
We need a Boys’ Basketball coach. If interested, contact me ASAP. First practice is Oct 14.
 
We welcomed two new students last week. We’re glad to have Emilee in grade 1, and her sister, Elizabeth, in grade 2. Welcome to SLCS, girls!
 
Last week, all SLCS students had a vison screening. We had a few students who struggled with the screening. Their parents/guardians have been notified in writing.
 
We thank the Middletown Lions Club for donating dictionaries to our grade 3 students.
 
Volleyball will play a 4:30PM scrimmage at Holy Cross in Anderson this Thursday. We need parent drivers. We’ll leave SLCS together at 3:15PM.
 
Fall Festival setup is Friday, 5:00PM-8:00PM, and Saturday morning, 8:00-11:00AM. Fall Festival is this Saturday (11:00AM-7:00PM) and Sunday (11:00AM-5:00PM), at the corner of East Washington and Monroe, just north of Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
 
We’re collecting donated items for Fall Festival. If you haven’t already donated, we ask you to bring the following to school immediately:
 
-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 individually-wrapped candy (no chocolate, no peanuts)

We need donated baked goods. 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).
 
Orange Shop with Scrip Family Order Forms and payments (cash or check only-cards not accepted) are due on Monday, September 16, at 10:00AM SHARP.
 
Due to teacher training, we will not have school on Wednesday, September 18. Mass next week will be on Tuesday, September 17. There is no Volleyball practice on September 18.
 
Our first Skating Party will be Thursday, September 19, 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. See the email that I sent September 4 for details.
 
Friday, September 20, 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.
 
September 20 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 great deals on new books and educational items! There will be only one Book Fair this school year, so stock up on Christmas gifts!
 
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.
 
FREE piano! A Saint Lawrence parishioner is giving away an upright piano in good condition. If you know of anyone who wants it, please contact Mr. Frey right away.