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Dear Visitation Families,

The Student Council led a meaningful Ash Wednesday Liturgy this week. Thank you to Marilee Rowe for her hard work. It was a good start to the Lenten Season. Personally, this is my favorite Liturgical season because it is full of so many possibilities for new beginnings. We have a chance to choose one thing to focus on for the next forty days, whether it is a new habit we wish to begin or an old habit we wish to end. We can use these days to consciously make the change that will make us better people, able to joyfully celebrate the Risen Lord on Easter.

ST. ANN PRE-K NUMBER: For those parents who have children at Visitation Pre-Kindergarten at St. Ann, there is a new telephone number to call if you need to contact the classroom. It is 253-476-2142.

AHOY! Don't forget that Monday, February 26th is Dress Like a Pirate Day. Eye patches and kerchiefs are recommended. Please, no weaponry! There will be prizes, pictures, and fun.

ITALIA FEST: Our sister parish, St. John of the Woods, is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 24, from 4:00 - 7:30PM. Adults are $7, Children and Seniors are $5, or the family price is $21. What a great way to have a good dinner out for a reasonable price and support our sister parish in the process!

OFFICE DEPOT OFFER: The next time you buy school supplies, be sure to use our school's ID number. We get credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchase to use for free supplies. Our number is 70107817.

YEARBOOK TIME: You will find a yearbook order form in this week's note home. Be sure to order early to ensure that your child receives one!

THANK YOU: To Sylvia Allen for two cakes she generously donated during Catholic Schools Week.

HEALTH SCREENING: Tuesday, March 20th, we will be conducting our annual vision, hearing, and scoliosis checks. Students in Pre-K through 8th grade will receive a basic vision and hearing check. Those in 5th through 8th grade will also receive a scoliosis check.

If you don't want your child/ren screened by our health care professionals, please sign the opt-out form sent home and return it to our office as soon as possible.

We are looking for parent volunteers who are registered nurses to help us with the health screenings. If you are available to help, please contact Therese Hale, RNC, our health screening coordinator at 472-6327.

NATURE NOTES: If you would like to check out the Winter edition of Nature Notes from the Tacoma Parks Department, please sign up below and we will send you a brochure. There are some great programs and classes for all members of the family.

Peace and Blessing,

Sheila Harrison