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Dear Visitation Families,

In the last few days the weather has been so beautiful that it is easy to feel the presence of our God in the incredible colors of our Spring. I spent Tuesday and Wednesday at a training offered by the Archdiocese titled “Called to Protect”.

The scenery of the Sound with the Olympics in the distance was spectacular but the information in this training was very hard to listen to as it dealt with the topic of the sexual abuse of children. The Archdiocese of Seattle has provided this excellent program to keep our children safe.

The program includes parts for teaching safety to children, a component for older children, and a piece for parents and families. As hard as the information is to hear, having this knowledge will help us to keep our children safe. I will send home more information on these programs in the Fall.

CONGRATULATIONS: To the newly elected 2007- 2008 Student Council. Student Council President is Michael, Vice President is Logan, Treasurer is Ben, Secretary is Rebecca; 6th grade reps are Tessa and Joel; 5th grade reps are Bryan and Danielle; 4th grade rep is Dallan.

THANK YOU: To Yvonne, Mattie, and Alex for all of your hours of work in the “Visions of Red” Visitation Garden at the Pierce County Master Gardener Demo Garden in Puyallup. Thanks also to The 6th grade class for your fabulous artwork.

Special thanks to our own Master Gardener Laura Earles who spearheaded this project.

8TH GRADE GUEST: The 8th grade will be welcoming award-winning author Dia Calhoun as a guest on Friday, June 1st at 10:15. Ms. Calhoun is the author of a number of books including Fire Gold and White Midnight. The 8th graders thoroughly enjoyed reading Fire Gold and are eager to ask the author questions about the book.

BOOK FAIR: Don’t miss out! The last day is 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 done!

BAND NEWS: Friday, June 1st will be our last day for Band this school year.

EXTENDED CARE INFO: If you wish to sign up for Extended Care next school year, your registration is due in the office by June 14th. Please fill out the enclosed paperwork and send it in along with a check for $20.00 to reserve your child’s space. Monthly and hourly fees for next year will remain the same.

MORE SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES: Mrs. Marcy still needs helpers for the field day on June 7th. Please sign up below if you can help!

REMINDER: Instructional Materials Fees for next year are due June 1st, if you haven’t yet paid them.

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!


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