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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