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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