Thursday, February 08, 2007
More Photos!
These photos (in no particular order) were taken during Catholic Schools Week and show some of the things that happened on Vocations Day, Grandparents/Special Guest Day, and Student Appreciation Day. Enjoy!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Open House Sunday Morning!
Yes, it's Superbowl Sunday, but in between Mass and the pre-game shows you've got time to visit.
Cub Scout Pack 10 will provide breakfast, and student ambassadors will guide you on a tour through the building.
Meet the teachers and the staff. Share a coffee with the principal. Come on down!
The school will be open between 9:30AM and 12:30PM.
Cub Scout Pack 10 will provide breakfast, and student ambassadors will guide you on a tour through the building.
Meet the teachers and the staff. Share a coffee with the principal. Come on down!
The school will be open between 9:30AM and 12:30PM.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Photos - Catholic Schools Week - Day 2
Staff & Student basketball game pictures! The students scored first, but the staff were soon ahead, and they never looked back. Every basket was cheered!
Olav the Viking graces the trophy, now in the hands of the staff - until the inevitable rematch!
Olav the Viking graces the trophy, now in the hands of the staff - until the inevitable rematch!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Photos - Catholic Schools Week - Day 1
Photos of our volunteer tea (complete with student musical entertainment) and of the fifth grade giving thank you gifts to our neighbors.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game Tuesday
Come watch Fr. Bryan and Ms. Bowen lead our staff team against our all-star student team!
Tuesday, January 30th
1:30PM at Visitation Upper Hall
Tuesday, January 30th
1:30PM at Visitation Upper Hall
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Monday: Volunteer Appreciation Day
Tea in the library at 10AM for our volunteers.
Tuesday: School Spirit Day
Free dress day for anyone wearing blue and gold! Students vs Staff Basketball game 1:30PM in the Upper Hall. All are welcome!
Wednesday: Vocations Day
Special guests will speak to all classes.
Thusday: Grandparents / Special Guests Day
Lunch with students and their guests.
Friday: Student Appreciation Day
Mass at 9AM, awards, treats!
Tea in the library at 10AM for our volunteers.
Tuesday: School Spirit Day
Free dress day for anyone wearing blue and gold! Students vs Staff Basketball game 1:30PM in the Upper Hall. All are welcome!
Wednesday: Vocations Day
Special guests will speak to all classes.
Thusday: Grandparents / Special Guests Day
Lunch with students and their guests.
Friday: Student Appreciation Day
Mass at 9AM, awards, treats!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Open House at Saint Ann this Sunday
Please join us on Sunday morning, January 28, for an open house at our Pre-Kindergarten at Saint Ann.
In addition, to kick off Catholic Schools Week, school parents will be speaking at all of our cluster parishes this weekend; they can answer any questions you might have about our school. We look forward to meeting you!
In addition, to kick off Catholic Schools Week, school parents will be speaking at all of our cluster parishes this weekend; they can answer any questions you might have about our school. We look forward to meeting you!
Friday, January 19, 2007
Revised Basketball Schedule (all grades)
Come on out and support the Vikings!
Junior High Boys Team
Coaches: Fr. Bryan Dolejsi and Toby Dinkins
Fifth Grade Boys Team
Coach: John Albers
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
Fourth Grade Boys Team
Coach: Dan Estabrook
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
Fourth / Fifth Grade Girls Team
Coach: Roger Dzul
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
Tuesday, January 30th
1:30PM at Visitation Upper Hall
Junior High Boys Team
Coaches: Fr. Bryan Dolejsi and Toby Dinkins
| January 27th | vs. St. Charles (Gold) | at 9:00AM | at St. Charles Gym |
| February 3rd | vs. Holy Rosary | at 12:30PM | at St. Patrick Gym |
| February 24th | vs. Annie Wright | at 11:20AM | at All Saints Gym |
| March 3rd | vs. St. Frances Cabrini | at 10:10AM | at St. Charles Gym |
Fifth Grade Boys Team
Coach: John Albers
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
| January 27th | vs. All Saints | at 1:30PM |
| February 10th | vs. St. Patrick | at 12:30PM |
| February 24th | vs. St. Charles | at 12:00PM |
| March 3rd | vs. St. Frances Cabrini | (time and location TBA) |
Fourth Grade Boys Team
Coach: Dan Estabrook
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
| January 27th | vs. All Saints | at 2:30PM |
| February 3rd | vs. All Saints | at 2:30PM |
| February 10th | vs. St. Patrick | at 2:30PM |
| February 24th | opponent and time | TBA |
Fourth / Fifth Grade Girls Team
Coach: Roger Dzul
All games played on Saturdays at Bellarmine Prep.
| January 27th | vs. St. Frances Cabrini (5) | at 2:00PM |
| February 3rd | vs. St. Frances Cabrini (4) | at 2:00PM |
| February 10th | vs. St. Patrick (4th) | at 1:00PM |
| February 24th | vs. All Saints | at 3:00PM |
| March 3rd | vs. Holy Rosary | at Noon (location TBA) |
Students vs. Staff Basketball Game
Tuesday, January 30th
1:30PM at Visitation Upper Hall
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
It feels like a whole year since we last sent a parent note home! Here at school, we are working very hard rewriting and improving our accreditation self-study, planning for Catholic Schools Week, and celebrating the fact that the space for our new pre-kindergarten at St. Ann is ready for operation!
Fr. Tuan officially blessed the room on Sunday, January 14th, after the 9:30 mass at St. Ann. Fr.Tuan and I would like to invite all of the school families to come and see the new space at our next open house on Sunday, January 28th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
If you need directions to St. Ann, please call the office. Also, please spread the word to any families you might know in the St. Ann area with 3 or 4 year old children that they have a great pre-kindergarten program close to home!
WHEN THE SCHOOL CLOSES: Making the decision to close the school or have a delay involves a number of factors. First I look at the schedule of the larger school district that Visitation is located in, in this case Tacoma. If Tacoma School District has made the decision to close, I give that factor considerable weight. However, I do not always follow the Tacoma School District.
Visitation was open when the Tacoma District was closed on Dec. 15th because we had power whereas many of the Tacoma schools did not. I also look at what the adjacent districts (University Place, Lakewood, Puyallup) are doing as a number of our families come from those districts. Then I consult a few of the staff members who live in the area to get a picture of the conditions around the school itself.
I listen to the weather forecasts and finally make a determination. Uppermost in my mind is the safety of our children, families, and staff. As inconvenient as making up days can be, it is definitely preferable toputting any of our Visitation Family at risk.
I know that this week has been very frustrating for many families, particularly when both parents are working or it is a single parent family and there is a scramble to find child care. As I said, my first priority is always going to be safety. If the school is insession and parents don't feel that it is safe to travel, then I would certainly expect that they would make a decision in the best interest of their family. Teachers will always take weather factors into
consideration if a parent's decision was to keep a child home because the roads were hazardous around them.
Please tune to KOMO News or KING News for the latest information. Margie also updates the voice-mail whenever there is new information and the website is updated as quickly as possible.
Because of the number of days we have had to cancel school, the faculty and I will be looking at the calendar and determining how we will make up those days. I will have more information to you soon.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for part time help in our kitchen and on our playground. Please contact the office for more information.
8TH GRADE PARENTS: A reminder that any 8th grade parent whose child is applying to Bellarmine and wishes to apply for financial aid can pick up the application papers in the office. The deadline for submitting an aid request is January 31st.
CONTEST TIME: There is still time to get those labels and box tops in! PTO is sponsoring a contest with Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels. The contest runs until Jan. 19th.
The class with the most labels and box tops will win a pizza party! The second place class wins an ice cream party and the third place class wins a day of free dress. Start clipping!!
POLICY CHANGE: Previously, when we had a late start, we would not provide hot lunch. However, it became apparent during our last late start that this was difficult for a number of parents.
As a result, on days when we have a late start, students will still be able to get lunch. However, because of the shortened preparation time, it will likely not be what was originally planned on the menu, and it will likely not be a HOT lunch. Depending on what is available in the kitchen, it will likely be sandwich, chips, and fruit.
EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED: Our technology support has put a new spam filter in place. It is a great filter and has made a huge dent in the volumes of spam we were receiving.
However, it also tends to filter out parent addresses especially if they are aol, msn, or hotmail. For that reason, we are asking you to send your e-mail address to Support@visitationschool.net.
This will allow any e-mails you send to the faculty and staff to not be blocked. Also, there has been some discussion by parents about receiving your Thursday Note Home by e-mail. If you are interested in that, please e-mail me.
AHOY MATIES! You’ll notice that a pirate ship is sailing in our main hallway. This is to get us all thinking about our annual Family Auction Night on March 23rd and our Auction Gala coming up on March 31st. Be sure to save that date or you risk walking the plank!! Thanks to Mrs. Todd for the cool ship….
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: The parish needs help taking down the Christmas decorations. If you can spare a few minutes, please stop by the church after the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 21st or contact Kathy McSperitt.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: We are finalizing plans for Catholic Schools Week which runs January 28th through February 3rd. Stay tuned for the details.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
It feels like a whole year since we last sent a parent note home! Here at school, we are working very hard rewriting and improving our accreditation self-study, planning for Catholic Schools Week, and celebrating the fact that the space for our new pre-kindergarten at St. Ann is ready for operation!
Fr. Tuan officially blessed the room on Sunday, January 14th, after the 9:30 mass at St. Ann. Fr.Tuan and I would like to invite all of the school families to come and see the new space at our next open house on Sunday, January 28th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
If you need directions to St. Ann, please call the office. Also, please spread the word to any families you might know in the St. Ann area with 3 or 4 year old children that they have a great pre-kindergarten program close to home!
WHEN THE SCHOOL CLOSES: Making the decision to close the school or have a delay involves a number of factors. First I look at the schedule of the larger school district that Visitation is located in, in this case Tacoma. If Tacoma School District has made the decision to close, I give that factor considerable weight. However, I do not always follow the Tacoma School District.
Visitation was open when the Tacoma District was closed on Dec. 15th because we had power whereas many of the Tacoma schools did not. I also look at what the adjacent districts (University Place, Lakewood, Puyallup) are doing as a number of our families come from those districts. Then I consult a few of the staff members who live in the area to get a picture of the conditions around the school itself.
I listen to the weather forecasts and finally make a determination. Uppermost in my mind is the safety of our children, families, and staff. As inconvenient as making up days can be, it is definitely preferable toputting any of our Visitation Family at risk.
I know that this week has been very frustrating for many families, particularly when both parents are working or it is a single parent family and there is a scramble to find child care. As I said, my first priority is always going to be safety. If the school is insession and parents don't feel that it is safe to travel, then I would certainly expect that they would make a decision in the best interest of their family. Teachers will always take weather factors into
consideration if a parent's decision was to keep a child home because the roads were hazardous around them.
Please tune to KOMO News or KING News for the latest information. Margie also updates the voice-mail whenever there is new information and the website is updated as quickly as possible.
Because of the number of days we have had to cancel school, the faculty and I will be looking at the calendar and determining how we will make up those days. I will have more information to you soon.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for part time help in our kitchen and on our playground. Please contact the office for more information.
8TH GRADE PARENTS: A reminder that any 8th grade parent whose child is applying to Bellarmine and wishes to apply for financial aid can pick up the application papers in the office. The deadline for submitting an aid request is January 31st.
CONTEST TIME: There is still time to get those labels and box tops in! PTO is sponsoring a contest with Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels. The contest runs until Jan. 19th.
The class with the most labels and box tops will win a pizza party! The second place class wins an ice cream party and the third place class wins a day of free dress. Start clipping!!
POLICY CHANGE: Previously, when we had a late start, we would not provide hot lunch. However, it became apparent during our last late start that this was difficult for a number of parents.
As a result, on days when we have a late start, students will still be able to get lunch. However, because of the shortened preparation time, it will likely not be what was originally planned on the menu, and it will likely not be a HOT lunch. Depending on what is available in the kitchen, it will likely be sandwich, chips, and fruit.
EMAIL ADDRESSES NEEDED: Our technology support has put a new spam filter in place. It is a great filter and has made a huge dent in the volumes of spam we were receiving.
However, it also tends to filter out parent addresses especially if they are aol, msn, or hotmail. For that reason, we are asking you to send your e-mail address to Support@visitationschool.net.
This will allow any e-mails you send to the faculty and staff to not be blocked. Also, there has been some discussion by parents about receiving your Thursday Note Home by e-mail. If you are interested in that, please e-mail me.
AHOY MATIES! You’ll notice that a pirate ship is sailing in our main hallway. This is to get us all thinking about our annual Family Auction Night on March 23rd and our Auction Gala coming up on March 31st. Be sure to save that date or you risk walking the plank!! Thanks to Mrs. Todd for the cool ship….
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: The parish needs help taking down the Christmas decorations. If you can spare a few minutes, please stop by the church after the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday, January 21st or contact Kathy McSperitt.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: We are finalizing plans for Catholic Schools Week which runs January 28th through February 3rd. Stay tuned for the details.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Two Hour Delay Wednesday
It looks like we will be operating under a two hour delay on Wednesday, January 17. Please continue to check back for the latest information!
Two Hour Delay
Friday, January 12, 2007
St. Ann Dedication
Come join us on Sunday for the dedication and blessing of the Visitation Pre-Kindergarten at St. Ann at 10:30AM!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
No School Friday (or Monday)
The streets continue to be icy and treacherous, and the temperatures are dropping. School is therefore being cancelled for Friday, January 12.
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and there is no school. Enjoy the weekend, and stay safe!
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and there is no school. Enjoy the weekend, and stay safe!
Visitation Campus in the Snow
For those of you who are missing school right now, here are some pictures to tide you over:
(Click on image for larger picture)
(Click on image for larger picture)
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
No School Thursday Either
Well, it's still snowing. As a result, school has been cancelled for Thursday, January 11.
Enjoy the snow! Play safe and stock up on the hot cocoa.
Edited to add: No Chess Club today either!
Enjoy the snow! Play safe and stock up on the hot cocoa.
Edited to add: No Chess Club today either!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Web Site Note
Due to continuing technology issues, we are unable to update the web site at this time.
The news reader remains unaffected by these problems, and news will continue to post to the site promptly.
We are aware of these issues, and we are attempting to address them in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience.
The news reader remains unaffected by these problems, and news will continue to post to the site promptly.
We are aware of these issues, and we are attempting to address them in a timely manner. Thank you for your patience.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Basketball Schedule (6-8 grade boys team)
Come cheer on our Viking basketball teams!
Players please remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before game time.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| January 6 | St. Charles Blue | St. Charles | 9:00 |
| January 13 | All Saints White | All Saints | 10:10 |
| January 20 | All Saints Green | St. Pats | 11:20 |
| January 27 | St. Charles Gold | St. Charles | 9:00 |
| February 03 | Holy Rosary | St. Pats | 12:30 |
| February 10 | Week off! | ||
| February 24 | Annie Wright | All Saints | 11:20 |
| March 03 | St. Frances Cabrini | St. Charles | 10:10 |
Players please remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before game time.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Friday, December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas to All!
The staff of Visitation Catholic School wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
As we get close to our Christmas break, there are a few personnel changes I would like to make you aware of.
I have asked our Kindergarten teacher, Patty Teich, to take on the responsibility of setting up the new Pre-kindergarten at St. Ann School. She has done a wonderful job with the Kindergarten and I am confident that she will do a great job setting up and running the new Pre-K program.
To take her place in the Kindergarten, I have hired Marjorie Hoffmann as a long-term substitute for the rest of the school year. Ms. Hoffmann comes with extensive experience in teaching both as a public school teacher and a substitute in the Catholic schools. She is also very involved in the religious education program at St. Patricks. She and Patty will be working closely to make the transition smooth for our kindergarteners.
I have also asked Christine Buzard, our playground aide, to become Patty’s full-time aide at St. Ann.
Aracely Perez has been hired as a part-time playground aide. Aracely is a new parent with a first grader and a fifth grader. She previously worked at Sacred Heart.
Finally, our kitchen assistant, Cindy Heinen has resigned as she was offered an opportunity for full time work at Target. We wish her great luck! I have hired Patricia Aleman to help in the kitchen. Patricia has previous experience in food preparation.
Please be sure to welcome Aracely, Marjorie and Patricia when you see them!
8TH GRADE PARENTS: Any 8th grade parent whose child is applying to Bellarmine and wishes to apply for financial aid can pick up the application papers in the office.
CONTEST TIME: PTO is sponsoring another contest with Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels. The contest will run from Dec. 14th- Jan. 19th. The class with the most labels and box tops will win a pizza party! The second place class wins an ice cream party and the third place class wins a day of free dress. Start clipping!
THINGS TO DO OVER BREAK: In today’s packet you will find a reading chart for your child to fill out during the 14 days of the break. The amount of minutes each grade should be reading is on the back side of the chart. If your child follows the steps on the chart they will get a good reward when they get back to school! It will also give you a little quiet time! You will also find a flyer with lots of activities planned at the Tacoma libraries. Check it out for fun stuff to do!!
THINGS TO SAVE: Miss Fiona is asking for old calendars and "gently used" gift wrap. Please save those and bring them to the Pre-K when we come back from break.
KATE’S PARTY: Be sure to read the flyer in today’s packet about the potluck for Kate Amundson.
And finally, on behalf of all of the faculty and staff of Visitation Catholic School, I want to wish all of you the blessings of this Holy Season.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
As we get close to our Christmas break, there are a few personnel changes I would like to make you aware of.
I have asked our Kindergarten teacher, Patty Teich, to take on the responsibility of setting up the new Pre-kindergarten at St. Ann School. She has done a wonderful job with the Kindergarten and I am confident that she will do a great job setting up and running the new Pre-K program.
To take her place in the Kindergarten, I have hired Marjorie Hoffmann as a long-term substitute for the rest of the school year. Ms. Hoffmann comes with extensive experience in teaching both as a public school teacher and a substitute in the Catholic schools. She is also very involved in the religious education program at St. Patricks. She and Patty will be working closely to make the transition smooth for our kindergarteners.
I have also asked Christine Buzard, our playground aide, to become Patty’s full-time aide at St. Ann.
Aracely Perez has been hired as a part-time playground aide. Aracely is a new parent with a first grader and a fifth grader. She previously worked at Sacred Heart.
Finally, our kitchen assistant, Cindy Heinen has resigned as she was offered an opportunity for full time work at Target. We wish her great luck! I have hired Patricia Aleman to help in the kitchen. Patricia has previous experience in food preparation.
Please be sure to welcome Aracely, Marjorie and Patricia when you see them!
8TH GRADE PARENTS: Any 8th grade parent whose child is applying to Bellarmine and wishes to apply for financial aid can pick up the application papers in the office.
CONTEST TIME: PTO is sponsoring another contest with Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup labels. The contest will run from Dec. 14th- Jan. 19th. The class with the most labels and box tops will win a pizza party! The second place class wins an ice cream party and the third place class wins a day of free dress. Start clipping!
THINGS TO DO OVER BREAK: In today’s packet you will find a reading chart for your child to fill out during the 14 days of the break. The amount of minutes each grade should be reading is on the back side of the chart. If your child follows the steps on the chart they will get a good reward when they get back to school! It will also give you a little quiet time! You will also find a flyer with lots of activities planned at the Tacoma libraries. Check it out for fun stuff to do!!
THINGS TO SAVE: Miss Fiona is asking for old calendars and "gently used" gift wrap. Please save those and bring them to the Pre-K when we come back from break.
KATE’S PARTY: Be sure to read the flyer in today’s packet about the potluck for Kate Amundson.
And finally, on behalf of all of the faculty and staff of Visitation Catholic School, I want to wish all of you the blessings of this Holy Season.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Monday, December 11, 2006
Advent Program Thursday
On Thursday, December 14, at 7:00PM Visitation Catholic School will hold its annual Advent Program.
Doors open at 6:00PM, so arrive early for good seats!
We are very proud of the hard work the students and teachers have put into the program this year. Teachers are asking the students to dress in their Sunday Best.
Doors open at 6:00PM, so arrive early for good seats!
We are very proud of the hard work the students and teachers have put into the program this year. Teachers are asking the students to dress in their Sunday Best.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Pictures)
What does the "Immaculate Conception" mean?
God freely chose Mary from all eternity to be the Mother of his Son. In order to carry out her mission she herself was conceived immaculate. This means that, thanks to the grace of God and in anticipation of the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary was preserved from original sin from the first instant of her conception.
(From The Compendium Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2006)
Remember today is a holy day of obligation. If you did not get the chance to join our students at the school Mass this morning, please plan to attend the 7:00 Mass this evening at Visitation Church, or the evening Mass at your parish.
Here are some pictures from this morning's Mass, sponsored by the second grade and celebrated by Fr. Bryan:
God freely chose Mary from all eternity to be the Mother of his Son. In order to carry out her mission she herself was conceived immaculate. This means that, thanks to the grace of God and in anticipation of the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary was preserved from original sin from the first instant of her conception.
(From The Compendium Catechism of the Catholic Church, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2006)
Remember today is a holy day of obligation. If you did not get the chance to join our students at the school Mass this morning, please plan to attend the 7:00 Mass this evening at Visitation Church, or the evening Mass at your parish.
Here are some pictures from this morning's Mass, sponsored by the second grade and celebrated by Fr. Bryan:
Third Grade Coat Drive
The third grade students are sponsoring a Coat Drive to help people who might not have a warm coat to wear during this winter. They are collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes and colors.
Please bring your donations to the 3rd grade classroom. Last year the children bought in over three hundred coats and donated them to the Angel Room at St. Vincent de Paul.
They are hoping to exceed that total this year, so tell your friends and neighbors to clean their closets!
Please bring your donations to the 3rd grade classroom. Last year the children bought in over three hundred coats and donated them to the Angel Room at St. Vincent de Paul.
They are hoping to exceed that total this year, so tell your friends and neighbors to clean their closets!
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Thursday Note Home
Dear Visitation Families,
The school has been humming with preparations for our Advent Program. Children have been shopping in Santa's Workshop, and on Wednesday, St. Nicholas Day, there was a rumor that St. Nick himself visited. When the children heard that rumor, they each placed one of their shoes out in the hall. The rumors must have been true, as when the children looked, they found treats stuffed in their shoes!
Classrooms are finishing up Community service projects and there is definitely a sense of preparation around! We lit the first Advent candle on Monday and listened to prayers that focus on the coming of Our Lord. Those prayers continued through the week in classroom prayer services. Next Monday we will light the second candle and focus on how we can change our lives to welcome the Infant Child.
IN THE ENVELOPE: Included in this week's envelope, are the updated service hours and fund-raising totals. The reports reflect all pink slips turned in through December 1st.
SPEAKING OF SERVICE HOURS: Take some time to help decorate the church for Christmas and get your service hours in! Work will be happening on December 24th from 12 noon to 3 PM.
ADVENT PROGRAM INFO: Our wonderful Advent Program is set for Thursday, December 14, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Teachers are asking the students to dress in their Sunday Best!
HOT CHILI TIME! Congratulations to the winners of the First Annual PTO Chili Cook-Off.
The Celebrity Judges choices were:
1st Place: Greg Reed
2nd Place: Kileen Swortz
3rd Place: Keith Wawrin
People's Choice Awards were:
1st Place: Keith Wawrin
2nd Place: Helen Johnson
Thanks to the celebrity judges: Fr. Tuan, Greg Morley, and Joe McCallum (Philly Joe's Restaurant).
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY: Individual portrait make ups will be on Wednesday, Dec. 13th. Students who were absent and wish to purchase a portrait package should pick up an order envelope from the office.
Retakes are done at no charge only for those students who experienced a technical error, closed eyes, an error that is under the studio's control or a lab/printing mistake. If a retake is due to a hair style change, new glasses, different selection of clothing or other reasons beyond the control of the studio, there will be a $6.00 per package fee or a refund can be issued.
If you have questions, contact the studio at 253-841-2967.
COAT DRIVE: 3rd grade students are sponsoring a Coat Drive to help people who might not have a warm coat to wear during this winter. They are collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes and colors.
Please bring your donations to the 3rd grade classroom. Last year the children bought in over three hundred coats and donated them to the Angel Room at St. Vincent de Paul. They are hoping to exceed that total this year, so tell your friends and neighbors to clean their closets!
SAVE THE DATE: As you know, Kate Amundson, our wonderful parish administrator, is leaving her job at the end of December. The parish will be hosting a farewell party for her on Sunday, January 7th after the 10:30 Mass until 2:00 in the Lower Hall.
CHOIR OPPORTUNITY: Lisa Heyel, a parishioner at Visitation, has approached me with a proposal to begin a children's choir. She has a background in music and has worked with children and choirs before. Because this time of year is so hectic, she has decided to begin auditions in January after we are back in school. Look for more information as it becomes available.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
The school has been humming with preparations for our Advent Program. Children have been shopping in Santa's Workshop, and on Wednesday, St. Nicholas Day, there was a rumor that St. Nick himself visited. When the children heard that rumor, they each placed one of their shoes out in the hall. The rumors must have been true, as when the children looked, they found treats stuffed in their shoes!
Classrooms are finishing up Community service projects and there is definitely a sense of preparation around! We lit the first Advent candle on Monday and listened to prayers that focus on the coming of Our Lord. Those prayers continued through the week in classroom prayer services. Next Monday we will light the second candle and focus on how we can change our lives to welcome the Infant Child.
IN THE ENVELOPE: Included in this week's envelope, are the updated service hours and fund-raising totals. The reports reflect all pink slips turned in through December 1st.
SPEAKING OF SERVICE HOURS: Take some time to help decorate the church for Christmas and get your service hours in! Work will be happening on December 24th from 12 noon to 3 PM.
ADVENT PROGRAM INFO: Our wonderful Advent Program is set for Thursday, December 14, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Teachers are asking the students to dress in their Sunday Best!
HOT CHILI TIME! Congratulations to the winners of the First Annual PTO Chili Cook-Off.
The Celebrity Judges choices were:
1st Place: Greg Reed
2nd Place: Kileen Swortz
3rd Place: Keith Wawrin
People's Choice Awards were:
1st Place: Keith Wawrin
2nd Place: Helen Johnson
Thanks to the celebrity judges: Fr. Tuan, Greg Morley, and Joe McCallum (Philly Joe's Restaurant).
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY: Individual portrait make ups will be on Wednesday, Dec. 13th. Students who were absent and wish to purchase a portrait package should pick up an order envelope from the office.
Retakes are done at no charge only for those students who experienced a technical error, closed eyes, an error that is under the studio's control or a lab/printing mistake. If a retake is due to a hair style change, new glasses, different selection of clothing or other reasons beyond the control of the studio, there will be a $6.00 per package fee or a refund can be issued.
If you have questions, contact the studio at 253-841-2967.
COAT DRIVE: 3rd grade students are sponsoring a Coat Drive to help people who might not have a warm coat to wear during this winter. They are collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes and colors.
Please bring your donations to the 3rd grade classroom. Last year the children bought in over three hundred coats and donated them to the Angel Room at St. Vincent de Paul. They are hoping to exceed that total this year, so tell your friends and neighbors to clean their closets!
SAVE THE DATE: As you know, Kate Amundson, our wonderful parish administrator, is leaving her job at the end of December. The parish will be hosting a farewell party for her on Sunday, January 7th after the 10:30 Mass until 2:00 in the Lower Hall.
CHOIR OPPORTUNITY: Lisa Heyel, a parishioner at Visitation, has approached me with a proposal to begin a children's choir. She has a background in music and has worked with children and choirs before. Because this time of year is so hectic, she has decided to begin auditions in January after we are back in school. Look for more information as it becomes available.
Peace and Blessings,
Sheila Harrison
Friday, December 01, 2006
The Week Ahead (Dec. 4 - 10)
Everything you need to know for the upcoming week. Happy Advent!
Monday, December 4
Monday, December 4
- Free dress (provided the student wore a School Uniform to church on 12/2 or 12/3. Send note with student for teacher and bring can of food.)
- Santa Shop Set up - 11:00AM to 3:00PM
- NOON Dismissal - Report Card Preparation
- NO Hot Lunch
- Title 1 Meeting - 7:00PM - School Library (Parent meeting for families receiving Title 1 Services during 2006-07 school year.)
- return Thursday folders to school
- Free Dress, 1st Tuesday - Bring can of food for food bank.
- Santa Shop - 8:00AM to 3:30PM
- Advanced Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM
- Adult Enrichment classes with Fr. Bryan Dolejsi at St. Ann’s Hall - 7:00PM to 9:00PM
- St. Nicholas Day
- Santa Shop - 8:00AM to 3:30PM
- Beginning Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM (openings available)
- Santa Shop - 8:00AM to 3:30PM
- Thursday folders and scrip sent home with students
- NO Counselor on campus for students. Joel Hellenkamp is out of town until 12/14. Joel's schedule is set by teacher and/or administrator request. If you would like Joel to talk with your child, contact your child's teacher to make a request.
- Brownie Girl Scouts - 2:45PM to 4:15PM - Collier Center
- Chess Club - 2:45PM to 4:15PM - School Library -Bring a chess set if you have one. (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders)
- PTO Meeting - 7:00PM - School cafeteria
- Full Dress Uniform
- Santa Shop - 8:00AM to 10:00AM
- All School Mass - 9:00AM to 10:00AM - All friends and family welcome to attend.
- Santa shop take down and clean up - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
- Beginning Band - 11:45AM to 12:15p (openings available)
- Advanced Band - 2:45PM to 3:20PM
- Scrip available at PM carpool - 2:45PM. If raining (or snowing!), will sell in PTO room.
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