Please join us at Visitation Church, Thursday May 31 at 7:00PM for a Mass celebrated by Fr. Bryan Dolejsi for the Feast of the Visitation.
Students attending this Mass in uniform will receive free dress coupons.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Photos from This Week: Spring Fever Edition
Including our garden plot at the Master Gardeners' "Jack and the Beanstalk" garden, students at work and play, and the graduating class of 2007.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Upcoming Events
May 26th: Pentecost Mass at St. Ann 5:00 for all parishes in the cluster
May 28th: Memorial Day; no school
May 29th: School Elections
May 30th: Book fair begins
May 31st: Feast of the Visitation Mass at 7 PM
June 1st: Pre-K Visitation to Point Defiance Zoo 9:30 – 2:30
June 6th: 8th grade graduation 6 PM
June 7th: Field Day at St. John of the Woods
June 8th: Pre-K Graduation @ 10 AM
June 15th: Last School Mass and Church Blessing. Noon Dismissal. No Extended Care
May 28th: Memorial Day; no school
May 29th: School Elections
May 30th: Book fair begins
May 31st: Feast of the Visitation Mass at 7 PM
June 1st: Pre-K Visitation to Point Defiance Zoo 9:30 – 2:30
June 6th: 8th grade graduation 6 PM
June 7th: Field Day at St. John of the Woods
June 8th: Pre-K Graduation @ 10 AM
June 15th: Last School Mass and Church Blessing. Noon Dismissal. No Extended Care
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
Next Saturday is the four-Parish celebration of Pentecost. We will be celebrating as a larger community at the 5:00 St. Ann Mass. Just as a reminder, there will be no 5:00 Saturday Mass at Visitation, Sacred Heart, or SJW parishes. I am really looking forward to this celebration as it is a wonderful feeling to feel a part of this larger community.
I love Pentecost because, to me, this was the day that we were given our “marching orders” to spread the Good News and continue the work that Jesus had begun on Earth. With all four of our diverse communities together, we can truly feel that we are part of the Universal Church inspired with new energy by the Holy Spirit.
I know that this is also a long Memorial Day weekend and many families will be out of town. However, if you are in town, please come and be part of this great celebration. People are asked to wear the color red to Church on Pentecost, so have your children wear their uniforms. Yes, they will get a free dress day on Tuesday, the 29th, if they attend St. Ann on Saturday.
TRACK TEAM NEWS: Grades 5 - 8’s big meet was last Saturday and the Vikings did very well! Highlights of the meet were Sammy taking 2nd place in the high jump, Neva took 2nd place in the long jump, Ashley was 4th in the shot put and finally, Michael R and Michael M who took first and second place respectively in the 100 meter and the 200 meter. A great job, as well, to Ryan, Siji, Marisol, Madeline, Tessa, Bryanna, Elise, and Micaela.
BOOK FAIR: The ever-popular book fair is returning from May 29th to June 1st. If you are still looking for ways to complete your service hours, sign up to help. There is a need for set-up on Friday, May 25th from 12:30 until it is done. There are times to sign up for sales on Tuesday May 29th from 8 AM to & PM, on Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, June 1st from 8 AM to 12:30 PM.
Clean up help is needed on Friday, June 1st from 1 PM until it’s finished!
MORE SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES: Mrs. Marcy really needs helpers for the field day on June 7th.
REMINDER: Instructional Fees for next year are due June 1st, if you haven’t yet paid them.
ART CLASS NEWS: Friday, May 25th is the last after-school art class for this year. We are planning to offer classes next year with different projects and unique art media. Thank you to Mrs. Woodard and Mrs. Harburg-Petrich for sharing their talent and skills.
STAFF CHANGES: Thom Ryng, our Marketing and Admissions Director and Margaret Spadoni, our 7th grade teacher, will not be returning to Visitation Catholic School next year. We wish them the best in their future pursuits.
UNIFORM SALE INFORMATION: Dennis Uniform will be at St. Charles Borremeo on July 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 if you want to purchase new uniforms without trekking all the way up to Tukwila!
CONGRATULATIONS CHOCOLATE SALE WINNERS: The top seller was the Mickelson/Hughes Family who wins $100.00 of scrip. Second place was the Navarro Family; they will receive $50.00 of scrip.
The top selling class was the 3rd grade. They will celebrate with a pizza party.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Thomas who received his First Eucharist on May 20th.
ONE MORE CONGRATS TO: Isabelle (Pre-K St. Ann) who has a new little sister!
CHEER CLINIC: If your child would like to have a fun day learning cheers and dances, the Foss High School Cheer Squad is putting on a clinic Saturday, June 2nd from 11 AM to 2PM at Foss Gym. The cost is $25.00 at the door. Registration starts at 10:30 AM. Pre-K and 1st graders register at 11:30. Snacks will be provided . For more information call 253-571-7339.
SUMMER READING AND MATH PROGRAMS: Last reminder: June 1st is the deadline for registration to our summer reading and math programs. If you have already signed up for the Math program, please have the payment to Ms. Bowen by June 1st. Space is limited in both programs, so sign up now!
Peace and the Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Next Saturday is the four-Parish celebration of Pentecost. We will be celebrating as a larger community at the 5:00 St. Ann Mass. Just as a reminder, there will be no 5:00 Saturday Mass at Visitation, Sacred Heart, or SJW parishes. I am really looking forward to this celebration as it is a wonderful feeling to feel a part of this larger community.
I love Pentecost because, to me, this was the day that we were given our “marching orders” to spread the Good News and continue the work that Jesus had begun on Earth. With all four of our diverse communities together, we can truly feel that we are part of the Universal Church inspired with new energy by the Holy Spirit.
I know that this is also a long Memorial Day weekend and many families will be out of town. However, if you are in town, please come and be part of this great celebration. People are asked to wear the color red to Church on Pentecost, so have your children wear their uniforms. Yes, they will get a free dress day on Tuesday, the 29th, if they attend St. Ann on Saturday.
TRACK TEAM NEWS: Grades 5 - 8’s big meet was last Saturday and the Vikings did very well! Highlights of the meet were Sammy taking 2nd place in the high jump, Neva took 2nd place in the long jump, Ashley was 4th in the shot put and finally, Michael R and Michael M who took first and second place respectively in the 100 meter and the 200 meter. A great job, as well, to Ryan, Siji, Marisol, Madeline, Tessa, Bryanna, Elise, and Micaela.
BOOK FAIR: The ever-popular book fair is returning from May 29th to June 1st. If you are still looking for ways to complete your service hours, sign up to help. There is a need for set-up on Friday, May 25th from 12:30 until it is done. There are times to sign up for sales on Tuesday May 29th from 8 AM to & PM, on Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, June 1st from 8 AM to 12:30 PM.
Clean up help is needed on Friday, June 1st from 1 PM until it’s finished!
MORE SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES: Mrs. Marcy really needs helpers for the field day on June 7th.
REMINDER: Instructional Fees for next year are due June 1st, if you haven’t yet paid them.
ART CLASS NEWS: Friday, May 25th is the last after-school art class for this year. We are planning to offer classes next year with different projects and unique art media. Thank you to Mrs. Woodard and Mrs. Harburg-Petrich for sharing their talent and skills.
STAFF CHANGES: Thom Ryng, our Marketing and Admissions Director and Margaret Spadoni, our 7th grade teacher, will not be returning to Visitation Catholic School next year. We wish them the best in their future pursuits.
UNIFORM SALE INFORMATION: Dennis Uniform will be at St. Charles Borremeo on July 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 if you want to purchase new uniforms without trekking all the way up to Tukwila!
CONGRATULATIONS CHOCOLATE SALE WINNERS: The top seller was the Mickelson/Hughes Family who wins $100.00 of scrip. Second place was the Navarro Family; they will receive $50.00 of scrip.
The top selling class was the 3rd grade. They will celebrate with a pizza party.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Thomas who received his First Eucharist on May 20th.
ONE MORE CONGRATS TO: Isabelle (Pre-K St. Ann) who has a new little sister!
CHEER CLINIC: If your child would like to have a fun day learning cheers and dances, the Foss High School Cheer Squad is putting on a clinic Saturday, June 2nd from 11 AM to 2PM at Foss Gym. The cost is $25.00 at the door. Registration starts at 10:30 AM. Pre-K and 1st graders register at 11:30. Snacks will be provided . For more information call 253-571-7339.
SUMMER READING AND MATH PROGRAMS: Last reminder: June 1st is the deadline for registration to our summer reading and math programs. If you have already signed up for the Math program, please have the payment to Ms. Bowen by June 1st. Space is limited in both programs, so sign up now!
Peace and the Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Pentecost!
Remember to join us for our four-parish celebration of Pentecost on Saturday the 26th at 5:00PM at St. Ann.
| VENI, Creator Spiritus, mentes tuorum visita, imple superna gratia quae tu creasti pectora. | COME, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. |
| Qui diceris Paraclitus, altissimi donum Dei, fons vivus, ignis, caritas, et spiritalis unctio. | O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing from above. |
| Tu, septiformis munere, digitus paternae dexterae, Tu rite promissum Patris, sermone ditans guttura. | Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known; Thou, finger of God's hand we own; Thou, promise of the Father, Thou Who dost the tongue with power imbue. |
| Accende lumen sensibus: infunde amorem cordibus: infirma nostri corporis virtute firmans perpeti. | Kindle our sense from above, and make our hearts o'erflow with love; with patience firm and virtue high the weakness of our flesh supply. |
| Hostem repellas longius, pacemque dones protinus: ductore sic te praevio vitemus omne noxium. | Far from us drive the foe we dread, and grant us Thy peace instead; so shall we not, with Thee for guide, turn from the path of life aside. |
| Per te sciamus da Patrem, noscamus atque Filium; Teque utriusque Spiritum credamus omni tempore. | Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow the Father and the Son to know; and Thee, through endless times confessed, of both the eternal Spirit blest. |
| Deo Patri sit gloria, et Filio, qui a mortuis surrexit, ac Paraclito, in saeculorum saecula. Amen. | Now to the Father and the Son, Who rose from death, be glory given, with Thou, O Holy Comforter, henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen. |
Friday, May 18, 2007
Feast of the Ascension
YE men of Galilee, why are you gazing in astonishment at the sky? Alleluia.
Just as you have seen him ascend into heaven,
so, in like manner, shall he return, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
All nations, clap your hands; shout unto God with a voice of joy.
(Viri Galilæi, traditional introit chant for the Feast of the Ascension)
For more information on the Ascension, click here.
Remember Gardening Saturday - Grow a Row for the Hungry
Come help plant at Jack and the Beanstalk Children's Garden, sponsored by Pierce County Master Gardeners.
Saturday, May 19, Noon.
Students who wear a Visitation t-shirt or sweat shirt will receive a free dress coupon.
Students will install plants and garden art and participate in "Grow a Row for the Hungry" veggies grown for local food bank programs.
Please contact Laura Earles 253-564-5000 for more information. We'll be meeting at Visitation between 11:30 and 11:45.
See you there!
Saturday, May 19, Noon.
Students who wear a Visitation t-shirt or sweat shirt will receive a free dress coupon.
Students will install plants and garden art and participate in "Grow a Row for the Hungry" veggies grown for local food bank programs.
Please contact Laura Earles 253-564-5000 for more information. We'll be meeting at Visitation between 11:30 and 11:45.
See you there!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
It is certainly true that we have talented students here at Visitation Catholic School. Our students had an opportunity to shine on Friday night during the Spring Spectacular. It was a Disney night as all of our classes sang songs from different Disney movies, and they each did a wonderful job.
The talent show portion was great, as well, as our individual students shined.
Thank you to Angela Moceri, Thom Ryng, and a great cast of supporting help.
SPEAKING OF FRIDAY NIGHT: If anyone taped the show and wouldn’t mind sharing, we would be happy to make copies for other parents to enjoy. If you have a tape to share, please contact Carol Loughridge at the school phone # 474-6424.
TRACK TEAM NEWS: Grades 5-8’s big meet is set for May 19th at Franklin Pierce High School. Participants should be there by 10:00 AM. The meet is scheduled to end at 4:00. Grades 3- 5 will have their meet after school on Wednesday, May 23. This will likely be held at DeLong Elementary with a start time of 3:30 and ending by 5:30 to 6:00. Please come and cheer our Viking Track Team!
REGISTRATION NEWS: The Archdiocese has returned the list of grants to families that asked for tuition assistance. Please call the office to make an appointment to sign your contracts. Don’t forget to be sure that you are registered at the parish and have a current stewardship card on file if you are asking for in-parish tuition. If you aren’t sure, be sure to check with your parish.
BOOK FAIR: The ever-popular book fair is returning from May 29th to June 1st. If you are still looking for ways to complete your service hours, sign up to help. There is a need for set-up on Friday, May 25th from 12:30 until it is done. There are times to sign up for sales on Tuesday May 29th from 8 AM to & 7 PM, on Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, June 1st from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Clean up help is needed on Friday, June 1st from 1 PM until it’s finished!
MORE SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES: in addition to signing up for the Book Fair, Visitation Parish is looking for helpers on Sunday, May 20th after the 10:30 Mass to help take our Easter decorations down in the Church.
SUMMER READING AND MATH PROGRAMS: Just a reminder that June 1st is the deadline for registration to our summer reading and math programs. If you have already signed up for the Math program, please have the payment to Ms. Bowen by June 1st. Space is limited in both programs, so sign up now!
ARK SUMMER PROGRAMS: ARK Institute of Learning is also conducting summer programs. If you are interested in learning more about those, or about ARK in general, sign below and we will send the information home to you.
WELCOME: Caitlyn ( Pre-K Visitation) has a new baby sister! Congratulations to Caitlyn as well as to Jason and Michelle (Dad and Mom) !
FOURTH GRADE BOTTLES OF WINE: Laura Earles and Dan Herman have generously donated the wine collection that they won at the Auction. If 4th grade parents would like to pick up the bottle with their child’s name on it, please stop by the office.
REMINDER: OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The Uniform Exchange is now open, so bring in those uniforms that have grown too small and exchange them for the next size up! Check it all out in the PTO Room, across from the Principal’s office.
AND PRAYERS PLEASE: Please continue to keep all of our active military deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and their families in your prayers for a safe and speedy return.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
It is certainly true that we have talented students here at Visitation Catholic School. Our students had an opportunity to shine on Friday night during the Spring Spectacular. It was a Disney night as all of our classes sang songs from different Disney movies, and they each did a wonderful job.
The talent show portion was great, as well, as our individual students shined.
Thank you to Angela Moceri, Thom Ryng, and a great cast of supporting help.
SPEAKING OF FRIDAY NIGHT: If anyone taped the show and wouldn’t mind sharing, we would be happy to make copies for other parents to enjoy. If you have a tape to share, please contact Carol Loughridge at the school phone # 474-6424.
TRACK TEAM NEWS: Grades 5-8’s big meet is set for May 19th at Franklin Pierce High School. Participants should be there by 10:00 AM. The meet is scheduled to end at 4:00. Grades 3- 5 will have their meet after school on Wednesday, May 23. This will likely be held at DeLong Elementary with a start time of 3:30 and ending by 5:30 to 6:00. Please come and cheer our Viking Track Team!
REGISTRATION NEWS: The Archdiocese has returned the list of grants to families that asked for tuition assistance. Please call the office to make an appointment to sign your contracts. Don’t forget to be sure that you are registered at the parish and have a current stewardship card on file if you are asking for in-parish tuition. If you aren’t sure, be sure to check with your parish.
BOOK FAIR: The ever-popular book fair is returning from May 29th to June 1st. If you are still looking for ways to complete your service hours, sign up to help. There is a need for set-up on Friday, May 25th from 12:30 until it is done. There are times to sign up for sales on Tuesday May 29th from 8 AM to & 7 PM, on Wednesday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, June 1st from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Clean up help is needed on Friday, June 1st from 1 PM until it’s finished!
MORE SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES: in addition to signing up for the Book Fair, Visitation Parish is looking for helpers on Sunday, May 20th after the 10:30 Mass to help take our Easter decorations down in the Church.
SUMMER READING AND MATH PROGRAMS: Just a reminder that June 1st is the deadline for registration to our summer reading and math programs. If you have already signed up for the Math program, please have the payment to Ms. Bowen by June 1st. Space is limited in both programs, so sign up now!
ARK SUMMER PROGRAMS: ARK Institute of Learning is also conducting summer programs. If you are interested in learning more about those, or about ARK in general, sign below and we will send the information home to you.
WELCOME: Caitlyn ( Pre-K Visitation) has a new baby sister! Congratulations to Caitlyn as well as to Jason and Michelle (Dad and Mom) !
FOURTH GRADE BOTTLES OF WINE: Laura Earles and Dan Herman have generously donated the wine collection that they won at the Auction. If 4th grade parents would like to pick up the bottle with their child’s name on it, please stop by the office.
REMINDER: OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The Uniform Exchange is now open, so bring in those uniforms that have grown too small and exchange them for the next size up! Check it all out in the PTO Room, across from the Principal’s office.
AND PRAYERS PLEASE: Please continue to keep all of our active military deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and their families in your prayers for a safe and speedy return.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Spirit Week - Friday
Photos from last Friday, including the May crowning (bell ringing and flowers), dressing our Sunday best, and a visit from Fr. Poao.
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