Thursday Note Home

Dear Visitation Families,

As we get close to our Christmas break, there are a few personnel changes I would like to make you aware of.

I have asked our Kindergarten teacher, Patty Teich, to take on the responsibility of setting up the new Pre-kindergarten at St. Ann School. She has done a wonderful job with the Kindergarten and I am confident that she will do a great job setting up and running the new Pre-K program.

To take her place in the Kindergarten, I have hired Marjorie Hoffmann as a long-term substitute for the rest of the school year. Ms. Hoffmann comes with extensive experience in teaching both as a public school teacher and a substitute in the Catholic schools. She is also very involved in the religious education program at St. Patricks. She and Patty will be working closely to make the transition smooth for our kindergarteners.

I have also asked Christine Buzard, our playground aide, to become Patty’s full-time aide at St. Ann.

Aracely Perez has been hired as a part-time playground aide. Aracely is a new parent with a first grader and a fifth grader. She previously worked at Sacred Heart.

Finally, our kitchen assistant, Cindy Heinen has resigned as she was offered an opportunity for full time work at Target. We wish her great luck! I have hired Patricia Aleman to help in the kitchen. Patricia has previous experience in food preparation.

Please be sure to welcome Aracely, Marjorie and Patricia when you see them!

8TH GRADE PARENTS: Any 8th grade parent whose child is applying to Bellarmine and wishes to apply for financial aid can pick up the application papers in the office.

CONTEST TIME: PTO is sponsoring another contest with Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels. The contest will run from Dec. 14th- Jan. 19th. The class with the most labels and box tops will win a pizza party! The second place class wins an ice cream party and the third place class wins a day of free dress. Start clipping!

THINGS TO DO OVER BREAK: In today’s packet you will find a reading chart for your child to fill out during the 14 days of the break. The amount of minutes each grade should be reading is on the back side of the chart. If your child follows the steps on the chart they will get a good reward when they get back to school! It will also give you a little quiet time! You will also find a flyer with lots of activities planned at the Tacoma libraries. Check it out for fun stuff to do!!

THINGS TO SAVE: Miss Fiona is asking for old calendars and "gently used" gift wrap. Please save those and bring them to the Pre-K when we come back from break.

KATE’S PARTY: Be sure to read the flyer in today’s packet about the potluck for Kate Amundson.

And finally, on behalf of all of the faculty and staff of Visitation Catholic School, I want to wish all of you the blessings of this Holy Season.

Peace and Blessings,

Sheila Harrison