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September 1, 2020Tomorrow (Wednesday) is our first Picture Day. All students will have their picture taken, at no charge, for the hallway display board and yearbook. Families who wish to order picture packets may fill out the order form or order online. Order forms, as well as directions for online ordering, have been sent home.
For Picture Day, students have two options regarding clothing:
- Mass clothes (white polos, black dress shoes, navy pants for boys, jumpers/skirts for girls)
OR
- Students who order a picture packet may wear formal clothes that are not school uniforms (dress for girls, dress shirt/tie/sport jacket for boys). Students who choose this option may wear dress clothes all day, including at Mass. Remember that heels, dangling jewelry, and makeup are never allowed
For every person counted in the 2020 Census, our community will get $27,000 in funding over the next 10 years! If you have not already done so, please complete the Census before the September 30 deadline. I’ll soon pass out a flyer that explains the details.
We had a successful Casual Dress Day last Friday. We donated 48 jars of peanut butter to Deacon’s Pantry! Our next Casual Day is September 18, when each child is asked to bring in one box of granola bars.
We will not be in school on Monday, September 7. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.
Friday, 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.
Sheryll Martin, a counselor with First Choice for Women in Muncie, will speak with our grades 4-5 students on September 11. She will outline the pro-life options for those struggling with an unplanned pregnancy, and highlight adoption as a choice.
This fall, our grade 3 students will participate in Captain Cash, a free program through the Purdue Extension of Delaware County. This interactive program teaches basic financial management skills, including earning, saving, spending and borrowing money. We will have Captain Cash sessions during school on September 4, September 18, October 2, and October 9. For details, Google: Purdue Extension Captain Cash
This fall, our grade 4-5 students will participate in Tobacco Free, a free program through the Tobacco Free Coalition of Delaware County. This interactive program focuses on tobacco and vaping prevention. We will have Tobacco Free sessions during school on September 4, September 18, October 2, and October 9. For details: tobaccofreedelco.org
Orange Shop with Scrip Family Order Forms will be sent home soon. 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 28, at 10:00AM.
Our September Virtue in Practice is Faith (believing in God and all he has revealed). Throughout the month, we’ll be looking for examples of students who display this virtue.
As we move towards fall, remember that long-sleeved polo shirts ($20) and grey jackets ($35) are available in the office. Cash, check, or cards are accepted at time of purchase.
All students who go an entire month with no Discipline Slips receive a free casual day. In August, 33 of our 43 students earned the free Casual Day. I will deliver a yellow “FREE CASUAL DAY” card to the parent/guardian of each child who had no slips.
All locations of Vogue Cleaners will give a 20% discount on dry cleaning our uniform jumpers and skirts. They will restore the pleats as well. Mention “Saint Lawrence Catholic School” when dropping off your garments to get the discount.