October 30th, 2007

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

Oil Tank 

As you know we are in need of a new oil tank. It has been ordered and is presently being manufactured. Fr. Raaser worked diligently with the oil company to find a model that fits our needs and is also not cost prohibitive. They agreed to price that is actually almost half of the original quote.  Luckily we have enjoyed a rather warm fall season until now. Most students have continued to wear summer uniforms. 

The oil company has confirmed with us today that a temporary tank will be installed tomorrow morning and will be providing heat by tomorrow afternoon. 

Last year 500 fleece jackets were donated to our school with the idea that they could be used to raise funds for our school. Today we opted instead to distribute them to our students for an extra layer of warmth.  Our school gave the appearance of an invasion of Smurfs today!

These jackets can be worn throughout the school year whenever needed. Since they are identical we would ask that you find some way of labeling your child’s jacket. We did not have larger sizes for some of our older students. Students who did not receive a Smurf jacket may opt to wear a similar jacket if they are cold.  We are also considering offering an optional heavy weight hooded sweatshirt as part of the gym suit that could also be worn in cold weather. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this concern. 

Technology Update 

Recently we received a donation of 8 ‘previously owned’ computers. Mr. Swift is currently working on re-programming them for our needs. They will eventually be utilized in our Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. 

We are now looking for a small microwave oven and a dorm size refrigerator for use in a staff room. If anyone is updating at home we would be most appreciative your used items. 

Halloween  

Various classes have different activities during the day. Please refer to School Notes or other communication sent home from your child’s homeroom teacher for details. Some general guidelines are:

• Pre-K through 3rd Grade – class parties followed by a Costume Parade at 2:00. Students do not wear costumes to school.

• 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Grades may wear gym suits to school and put their costumes on over them later in the day.

• 4^th Grade- Students may wear gym suits. They will join 5^th Grade in the Cafeteria for activities in the afternoon. No costume, etc. for these grades.

• 5^th 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th Grades – Students may wear blank and orange clothing that is tasteful and appropriate to wear to a Catholic school. Students who wear inappropriate clothing will be asked to call home for their school uniform. No costumes, make-up, hair coloring, nail polish, extra jewelry, etc. may be worn.

Parents are invited to join classes for the parade. Parents will be permitted to take the little ones (grades Pre-K-3) home at its conclusion. 

All Saints Day  

All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation and school is in session until 11:30 a.m. We will attend Mass at 9:15. All students are invited to wear “Sunday best” to school. No jeans or sneakers are permitted. As in the past students will group in their ‘school families’ for activities after Mass. Students should not bring books and school bags to school on Thursday. 

Dismissal on Thursday , November 1^st is at 11:30 a.m.Dismissal on Friday, November 2^nd is at 3:00 p.m.

Please enjoy a safe and Happy Halloween. We welcome family members to join us for Mass on All Saints Day. As always thank you for all you do for our children and our parish.

Sincerely,

Maureen J. Harten

Principal