Friday, March 30, 2007
Honors Mass - Photos
Here are photos from our Honors Mass this morning, as well as some other photos taken in the last few weeks. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
I am trying to figure out what happened to March; how did it get to be the last week of March when I feel that it somehow just started?! It seems impossible that next week is Holy Week, but it is. As part of helping our students prepare for Holy Week, we are offering each class the opportunity to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Liturgy Committee will also be presenting the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 6th. Please be aware that the school will not have a mass on that day as traditionally, there is no mass celebrated on Good Friday. We will not, as a school, have a liturgy on Holy Thursday so I urge you to ensure that your child(ren) attend(s) the liturgies on Holy Thursday in your parish.
ANOTHER SIGN OF SPRING: It’s time to sign up for Track and Field. Visitation Catholic School has a proud tradition of being a major force in Pierce County’s Track and Field competitions, so check the Note Home for the sign up sheet.
CIRCUS TICKETS: You will find tickets to the Jordan World Circus in today’s Note Home. This is the first year that we received them, so we can’t tell you the quality of the performances. However, they will be performing at the Puyallup Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th. Children are free with a pass and adults are $16.00.
THANK YOU TARGET SHOPPERS: We received another check from Target for $194.43. This represents 1% of the purchases made by those of you who signed up for a REDcard. This is the second check this year. If you would like to be part of this program, you can sign up at Target or on the web, visit Target.com/tcoe .
THANK YOU TO PACE: We are very blessed at Visitation Catholic School to receive generous Tuition support from the Fulcrum Foundation. We are doubly lucky here is Pierce County, as our local support, PACE (Pierce County Association of Catholic Educators) is also very generous in their tuition assistance to our school. Between both groups, we have received nearly $25,000 in tuition assistance for our families this year. Please say a thank you prayer for the benefactors that give to these organizations.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP: 4th through 8th grade girls are being invited to the Bellarmine Volleyball camp that will be held from June 18th through June 22nd. The cost is $95. For more information, there are brochures in the office or call Bellarmine at 752-7701.
FYI: The After School Art Program is cancelled for this week as the Phoenix Housing Network is hosting families in our lower hall this weekend.
FYFI (for your further information): The faculty and staff were pleased to host the Accreditation Visiting Team for their pre-visit meeting on Tuesday. The Visiting Team was very complimentary of our wonderful school and children. We are looking forward to their return for the official three day visit on April 16th, 17th, and 18th.
DON’T FORGET: Volunteers are needed to help decorate Visitation Church on Holy Saturday (April 7th) beginning at 10:00AM. Please call the Rectory or just show up, if you can help. Yes, it counts for service hours!
PRAYERS PLEASE: continued prayers for Alex’s grandfather who is fighting cancer.
See you at the auction!
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison
I am trying to figure out what happened to March; how did it get to be the last week of March when I feel that it somehow just started?! It seems impossible that next week is Holy Week, but it is. As part of helping our students prepare for Holy Week, we are offering each class the opportunity to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Liturgy Committee will also be presenting the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 6th. Please be aware that the school will not have a mass on that day as traditionally, there is no mass celebrated on Good Friday. We will not, as a school, have a liturgy on Holy Thursday so I urge you to ensure that your child(ren) attend(s) the liturgies on Holy Thursday in your parish.
ANOTHER SIGN OF SPRING: It’s time to sign up for Track and Field. Visitation Catholic School has a proud tradition of being a major force in Pierce County’s Track and Field competitions, so check the Note Home for the sign up sheet.
CIRCUS TICKETS: You will find tickets to the Jordan World Circus in today’s Note Home. This is the first year that we received them, so we can’t tell you the quality of the performances. However, they will be performing at the Puyallup Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th. Children are free with a pass and adults are $16.00.
THANK YOU TARGET SHOPPERS: We received another check from Target for $194.43. This represents 1% of the purchases made by those of you who signed up for a REDcard. This is the second check this year. If you would like to be part of this program, you can sign up at Target or on the web, visit Target.com/tcoe .
THANK YOU TO PACE: We are very blessed at Visitation Catholic School to receive generous Tuition support from the Fulcrum Foundation. We are doubly lucky here is Pierce County, as our local support, PACE (Pierce County Association of Catholic Educators) is also very generous in their tuition assistance to our school. Between both groups, we have received nearly $25,000 in tuition assistance for our families this year. Please say a thank you prayer for the benefactors that give to these organizations.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP: 4th through 8th grade girls are being invited to the Bellarmine Volleyball camp that will be held from June 18th through June 22nd. The cost is $95. For more information, there are brochures in the office or call Bellarmine at 752-7701.
FYI: The After School Art Program is cancelled for this week as the Phoenix Housing Network is hosting families in our lower hall this weekend.
FYFI (for your further information): The faculty and staff were pleased to host the Accreditation Visiting Team for their pre-visit meeting on Tuesday. The Visiting Team was very complimentary of our wonderful school and children. We are looking forward to their return for the official three day visit on April 16th, 17th, and 18th.
DON’T FORGET: Volunteers are needed to help decorate Visitation Church on Holy Saturday (April 7th) beginning at 10:00AM. Please call the Rectory or just show up, if you can help. Yes, it counts for service hours!
PRAYERS PLEASE: continued prayers for Alex’s grandfather who is fighting cancer.
See you at the auction!
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Urge Senate to Include WASL Funding in Budget
HB 1772, a bill introduced this year by Representative Dave Quall at the request of the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC), would have required that the state pay for WASL testing for private schools that choose to administer it.
The bill passed the House Education Committee by a strong majority but died in the House Appropriations Committee. However, WSCC is working with legislators to get this funding into the budget. If it can be budgeted, the funding would be available through the two years that the budget is in effect. The amount that is being requested is only $145,000 per year.
Budget negotiations between the House and Senate will continue until the end of the legislative session, April 22nd. The House has released its budget without any funding for WASL testing for private schools. It is now imperative that it be included in the Senate budget which will be released the week of March 26th.
Please contact your Senator immediately encouraging her or him to include WASL funding for private schools in the Senate budget.
Click here then scroll to the bottom of the linked page to contact your Senator.
The bill passed the House Education Committee by a strong majority but died in the House Appropriations Committee. However, WSCC is working with legislators to get this funding into the budget. If it can be budgeted, the funding would be available through the two years that the budget is in effect. The amount that is being requested is only $145,000 per year.
Budget negotiations between the House and Senate will continue until the end of the legislative session, April 22nd. The House has released its budget without any funding for WASL testing for private schools. It is now imperative that it be included in the Senate budget which will be released the week of March 26th.
Please contact your Senator immediately encouraging her or him to include WASL funding for private schools in the Senate budget.
Click here then scroll to the bottom of the linked page to contact your Senator.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Countdown to the Gala Auction!
There are only a handful of days remaining until our Gala Auction on the night of Saturday, March 31st, so be sure to get out those sunglasses and Caribbean beach wear (or your best pirate outfit!) and prepare for a night of piratey fun!
Monday, March 26, 2007
Friday, March 23, 2007
Family Auction Tonight!
Join us tonight for our Family Auction and 6th grade Carnival! The fun begins promptly at 5PM in the Upper Hall and the Lower Hall.
Don’t miss the opportunity to toss a pie at Ms. Bowen and Mr. Leister!
Don’t miss the opportunity to toss a pie at Ms. Bowen and Mr. Leister!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
As I write this, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. It definitely looks like Spring has come. Of course, being the Pacific Northwest, you could be reading this as the rain is pouring down!
As we head into Spring, our second trimester has also ended. Teachers have worked hard to prepare report cards so that you can have an accounting of your child(ren)’s progress. Report cards will be handed out to all students today, March 22nd, so be sure to check your child(ren)’s backpack if you don’t see it today!
HEALTH SCREENINGS: The school-wide health screenings were done on Tuesday, March 20th. If your child was absent or the screening went well, you will not have a report in this week’s note Home. If there is a concern, you will see the Heath Screening report to parents indicating a need for further assessment. Also, thank you to Therese Hale, R.N. for organizing the Health Screenings and Heather Liufau who was a parent helper.
TIME FOR FUN: Yes! It is finally here! The night for our Family Auction and 6th grade Carnival is this Friday night! The fun begins promptly at 5PM in the Upper Hall and the Lower Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to toss a pie at Ms. Bowen and Mr. Leister!
AND THEN….. The Gala Night Auction is happening on Saturday, March 31st. There are very few tickets left, so if you’ve been putting off purchasing your tickets, call Lynn Rebar NOW! Her phone number is 564-3563.
A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PTO is sponsoring our Parish Soup Night being held this Monday, March 26th at 5 PM in the School Cafeteria. Volunteers are needed to bring soup and help with cleanup and setup. Call Tona Mickelson at (253) 377-1280.
Also…. Volunteers are needed to help decorate Visitation Church on Holy Saturday (April 7th) beginning at 9:30AM. Please call the Rectory if you can help or just show up to lend a helping hand. Your help counts towards your service hours!
FINANCIAL AID UPDATE: All Financial Aid requests have been submitted to the Archdiocese. If you filled out paperwork you should be receiving a letter sometime after Easter.
PLEASE SLOW IT DOWN: A few parents and staff have reported concerns over cars going too fast as they exit the school grounds at the end of the day. Please, for the safety of all, enter and exit slowly and cautiously.
FYI: Tuition for the pre-kindergarten programs will not increase for the 2007-08 school year.
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison
As I write this, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. It definitely looks like Spring has come. Of course, being the Pacific Northwest, you could be reading this as the rain is pouring down!
As we head into Spring, our second trimester has also ended. Teachers have worked hard to prepare report cards so that you can have an accounting of your child(ren)’s progress. Report cards will be handed out to all students today, March 22nd, so be sure to check your child(ren)’s backpack if you don’t see it today!
HEALTH SCREENINGS: The school-wide health screenings were done on Tuesday, March 20th. If your child was absent or the screening went well, you will not have a report in this week’s note Home. If there is a concern, you will see the Heath Screening report to parents indicating a need for further assessment. Also, thank you to Therese Hale, R.N. for organizing the Health Screenings and Heather Liufau who was a parent helper.
TIME FOR FUN: Yes! It is finally here! The night for our Family Auction and 6th grade Carnival is this Friday night! The fun begins promptly at 5PM in the Upper Hall and the Lower Hall. Don’t miss the opportunity to toss a pie at Ms. Bowen and Mr. Leister!
AND THEN….. The Gala Night Auction is happening on Saturday, March 31st. There are very few tickets left, so if you’ve been putting off purchasing your tickets, call Lynn Rebar NOW! Her phone number is 564-3563.
A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PTO is sponsoring our Parish Soup Night being held this Monday, March 26th at 5 PM in the School Cafeteria. Volunteers are needed to bring soup and help with cleanup and setup. Call Tona Mickelson at (253) 377-1280.
Also…. Volunteers are needed to help decorate Visitation Church on Holy Saturday (April 7th) beginning at 9:30AM. Please call the Rectory if you can help or just show up to lend a helping hand. Your help counts towards your service hours!
FINANCIAL AID UPDATE: All Financial Aid requests have been submitted to the Archdiocese. If you filled out paperwork you should be receiving a letter sometime after Easter.
PLEASE SLOW IT DOWN: A few parents and staff have reported concerns over cars going too fast as they exit the school grounds at the end of the day. Please, for the safety of all, enter and exit slowly and cautiously.
FYI: Tuition for the pre-kindergarten programs will not increase for the 2007-08 school year.
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Visitation Auction Online
Bid at www.visitationschool.cmarket.com!
Items range from a Carribean cruise to cooking lessons in your home from one of Il Fiasco's best. More items will be added in the next few weeks, so please continue to visit www.visitationschool.cmarket.com to see what's going on!
You can also check out some of the 'live' auction items ahead of time.
Items range from a Carribean cruise to cooking lessons in your home from one of Il Fiasco's best. More items will be added in the next few weeks, so please continue to visit www.visitationschool.cmarket.com to see what's going on!
You can also check out some of the 'live' auction items ahead of time.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
You should have received an accounting of volunteer hours and fund-raising dollars your family has generated to date. If you noticed that you haven't done many (or any) hours, there are still many activities you can participate in to finish up your hours and have some fun, too!
Remember that each family is required to donate three hours towards the auction and Auction Central is in need of all the hands it can muster to finish up the baskets and other needs for the Auction. Be sure to contact Marta Palmquist-Cady or Annette Thomas.
Tona Mickelson, our PTO president, has put together a list of opportunities for hours. Look for it in today's Note Home. You can also take care of hours by working in your parish. Visitation Parish is looking for help with the Phoenix Housing. Look for more information in the vestibule of the Church. When we all contribute our time and talent, we strengthen our community.
SPEAKING OF TALENT: Auditions will be held during lunch in the Music Room on March 29 and 30th. Check today's envelope for a sign-up form. The Talent Show is scheduled for April 27th.
NO BAND: There will be no band practice on Friday, March 16th. Mr. Anderson will be at the Bellarmine Faculty Retreat.
GREAT FOOD, FUN TIME: St. John of the Woods is hosting their annual Crab Feed on Saturday, March 17th. The food is tasty and not expensive! What a great way to spend St. Patrick's Day.
MORE GREAT FOOD AND FUNTIMES: Be sure you have marked your calendar for the Family Night Carnival on March 23rd in the Lower Hall. Check out today's flier for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS: Our Junior High Boys' Basketball Team defeated All Saints in the last game of the season. Their overall record is five wins and two losses. Good work Team and Coaches!
ISSUES OF ENVIRONMENT: Be sure to ask a 7th grader to talk about environmental issues affecting the Columbia River. Ten of our 7th graders participated in International Day along with a number of other 7th graders from Catholic Schools around the area. They spent the day learning about environmental issues involving the world and our region.
PRAYERS PLEASE: continued prayers for the grandfather of Alex (PK) who is fighting cancer.
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison,
Principal
You should have received an accounting of volunteer hours and fund-raising dollars your family has generated to date. If you noticed that you haven't done many (or any) hours, there are still many activities you can participate in to finish up your hours and have some fun, too!
Remember that each family is required to donate three hours towards the auction and Auction Central is in need of all the hands it can muster to finish up the baskets and other needs for the Auction. Be sure to contact Marta Palmquist-Cady or Annette Thomas.
Tona Mickelson, our PTO president, has put together a list of opportunities for hours. Look for it in today's Note Home. You can also take care of hours by working in your parish. Visitation Parish is looking for help with the Phoenix Housing. Look for more information in the vestibule of the Church. When we all contribute our time and talent, we strengthen our community.
SPEAKING OF TALENT: Auditions will be held during lunch in the Music Room on March 29 and 30th. Check today's envelope for a sign-up form. The Talent Show is scheduled for April 27th.
NO BAND: There will be no band practice on Friday, March 16th. Mr. Anderson will be at the Bellarmine Faculty Retreat.
GREAT FOOD, FUN TIME: St. John of the Woods is hosting their annual Crab Feed on Saturday, March 17th. The food is tasty and not expensive! What a great way to spend St. Patrick's Day.
MORE GREAT FOOD AND FUNTIMES: Be sure you have marked your calendar for the Family Night Carnival on March 23rd in the Lower Hall. Check out today's flier for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS: Our Junior High Boys' Basketball Team defeated All Saints in the last game of the season. Their overall record is five wins and two losses. Good work Team and Coaches!
ISSUES OF ENVIRONMENT: Be sure to ask a 7th grader to talk about environmental issues affecting the Columbia River. Ten of our 7th graders participated in International Day along with a number of other 7th graders from Catholic Schools around the area. They spent the day learning about environmental issues involving the world and our region.
PRAYERS PLEASE: continued prayers for the grandfather of Alex (PK) who is fighting cancer.
Peace and Blessing,
Sheila Harrison,
Principal
Monday, March 12, 2007
Vikings Go 5-2 (Photos)
In their final game of the season, our Junior High boys basketball team beat All Saints in their home court on Saturday to bring their record to 5-2. Their only losses of the season both came from St. Charles Borromeo.
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