Talent Show

Our talents are God's gift to us. Our use of those talents is our Thank You.

We are looking for parish / school children and adults to share their talents on the afternoon of Saturday October 14th to entertain visitors at the Fall Festival.

If you can sing, dance, do magic, play an instrument, tell jokes, or anything that will make people smile, you are invited to thank God for the talents you have by joining us.

Specifics are:

1. Entertainment will be from noon to 4PM on Saturday, Oct 14th.
   
2. Entertainers will perform on the Upper Hall Stage with each act starting on the hour and half hour. This will allow approximately 9 periods of entertainment.
   
3. Limited to 20 minutes or less. This will allow the next performance to set up.
   
4. Microphones are available. Suggest you bring your music player if needed. We will have a spare just in case.
   
5. The MC will introduce your act unless you have someone more knowledgeable to do it.
   
6. Note: this entertainment will take place during Fall Festival activities which means people will be coming and going during your performance.

PLEASE call Joe Leister if you are interested, or think you might be interested but need more information.

Joe Leister,
Entertainment Coordinator ("recruited" by his wife)

The Week Ahead

Everything you need to know for the week ending September 29th.

Monday, September 25

• 9AM - Scrip due in office (www.glscrip.com)
  
• 2:00PM - Early school dismissal

Tuesday. September 26

• return Thursday folders to school (deadline)
  
• Advanced Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM
  
• Adult Enrichment classes with Fr. Bryan Dolejsi at St. Ann's Hall - 7PM to 9PM

Wednesday, September 27

• Beginning Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM
  
• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 4PM to 7PM - Adults $8, Kids 12 and under $4 - Visitation Lower Hall - "Raise the Roof" (to replace Visitation hall roof)

Thursday, September 28

• Thursday folders and scrip sent home with students
  
• Brownie Girl Scouts - 2:45PM to 4:15PM - Collier Center
  
• Cub Scouts Pack Meeting - 7PM - Upper Hall (Welcome to join ANY time. Contact John Albers.)
  
• School Athletic Board Meeting - 6:30PM - PTO room - (Be a part of the team. All are welcome.)
  
• "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" (RCIA) starts - 7PM to 9PM - Visitation or St. Ann Parish. Contact Kate Amundson.

Friday, September 29

• Full Dress Uniform
  
• All School Mass - 9AM (6th grade leading music.)
  
• Band registration/contract and money due
  
• Beginning Band - 11:45AM to 12:15PM
  
• Advanced Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM
  
• Scrip available at PM carpool - 2:45PM. If raining, will sell in PTO room.

Saturday September 30 or Sunday October 1

Wear Visitation School uniform to church of worship and receive Free Dress on Monday October 2nd (On Monday send note with student for teacher and bring a can of food.) See Family Handbook pg. 52 for more information.

Guest Book

As you know, Michael Padgett, a parent of one our beloved Visitation school student's recently died. If you would like to sign his families Tacoma News Tribune online guest book go to the following link. Guest Book

VCS Staff in the News

Saturday, 9/23/06 edition of the Tacoma News Tribune, page E3. Check out upper right hand corner photos. Does the name "Esther Dille-McCoy" ring a bell with you?

Volunteers Opportunities (all hours count towards commitment hours)

• Annual Fund Drive - Starts October 15 - Contact Carol Loughridge.
  
• Chess Club helpers. Meet every Thursdays starting October 5th, 2:45PM to 4:15PM in the School Library. Contact Thom Ryng.
  
• Fall Festival (Oct. 14) and German Dinner (Oct. 15th). Contact co-chairs Shirley Estabrook or Doris Leister.
  
• PTO Fundraising chair or 2 co-chairs
  
• Santa Shop helpers - Dec. 5th thru 8th
  
• Secret Pals for Visitation staff. Contact LoAnn Rector.
  
• St. Nick's Day - Dec. 6th
  
• Treats / Snacks for staff on Wednesdays. Sign-up sheet posted in PTO room or contact Celeste Ayton.

Visitation Tips

Extended Care - Students can attend Extended care between 7:45AM and 8AM before school without being charged a fee.

Save and Send to Visitation School

• Campbell's product UPC labels - (includes Franco-American, Market Day, Pepperidge Farms, Prego, Swanson, V-8 lids)
  
• Cell Phones - old
  
• Education Box Tops
  
• Ink Jet, Laser and Fax Cartridges

For more information go to Labels for Education and Boxtops for Education

Thanks to Robin Estabrook and the PTO for this post

Saturday is Race Day!

On Saturday, September 16, our own Viking Dragon Boat team will race at the Commencement Bay Maritime Festival.

Come cheer Visitation on!

The best place to view the races is the beach at Thea's Park at South 4th and Dock Streets.

Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00AM, with the races starting at 10:00. The Viking paddlers will be in four heats, and we'll finish off the day with a one-on-one race against the Boys & Girls Club.

For more information, check out the Maritime Festival web site.

Show your school spirit by purchasing a Dragonboat team t-shirt.

Hope to see you there!

Golfing and Paddling Saturday

The Third Annual Visitation Golf Classic will be held tomorrow beginning at 10:00AM at Meadow Park Golf Course. Proceeds benefit VCS. For more information,  download the PDF flyer.

Viking Dragonboaters: remember we have practice at 10:30AM on Saturday. Only one more practice before the Maritime Festival!