SAINT MARY MAGDALENE NEWSLETTER

Issue #6 October 5, 2007

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Next Thursday and Friday, every Catholic educator in Ohio will be in Cincinnati for the OCEA Convention. This is held every two years. There will be classes, workshops, and displays designed to enhance all aspects of Catholic education. All of our teachers will be there in search of new ideas.

FALL FUNDRAISER

The Fall Fundraiser was a huge success! Thanks to your hard work, this fundraiser earned over $5500. This money goes to teacher support and your student’s education. Thank you for your support.

TERRA NOVA TESTING

All students grades 4 through 8 will be taking the Terra Nova Tests the week of October 15. Please make sure that your child is well fed, gets good rest and does not have any appointments during that week.

CAROL FLANAGAN FOOTSTEPS WALK

Please remember the walk is tomorrow, October 6. Registration begins at 8:30 with walk starting at 9:00 and complimentary pancake breakfast at 9:30 for all walkers. Walk donation is $5.00 per person, $15.00 per family. Please make check payable to the Carol A. Flanagan’s Footsteps Walk. Entry forms are available at the walk or in the school office.

SMM SKATING PARTY/DRESS DOWN DAY

The 8^th Grade Civics Club is sponsoring their first of several dress down/skating party days for our school. Our first skating party this year will be Wednesday, October 10^th from 6:30 – 9:00pm at Skate America (Grove City). Tickets go on sale at school Friday October 5^th for $3.00. The price at the door is $4.00. In addition, if you buy a $3.00 presale ticket you will also receive a free dress down pass for Wednesday, October 10. If you don’t wish to go to the skating party, you can still buy a dress down pass for $2.00. Remember, there is NO SCHOOL on October 11 & 12. Let’s see a great turnout for our 1^st skating party of the school year!

MEMORIAL BRICK GARDEN

The Saint Mary Magdalene Memorial Brick Garden is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor past, present and future members of our parish and school community. Each brick can contain three lines with each line containing thirteen characters. The cost for each brick is $50.00 or two for $75.00. You can obtain an order form at the display in the church gathering space, online at www.saintmarymag.org or in the school office. Please contact Meg Cline at 853-3067 with any questions.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Mark your calendars for the annual Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. This years date is Sunday, October 26. Families wishing to decorate their cars should be on the school campus by 2:00. Trunk or Treating starts at 3:00 with a Halloween party in the Church Hall immediately following. Look for a flyer with more information to come home next week.

SAFETY PATROL

The following students are scheduled for Safety Patrol the week of October 8: A.M. – John Barnett, Chloe Bowman, Stephanie Carrier. P.M. – Hannah Buzard, Samantha Daniels, Ann DiNovo. A.M. & P.M. – Brennan Weiner, Alexis Washburn, Kevin Montgomery, Bruce Tokar, Rick Zerrien, Gregg Hutchison, Niki Brown, Kyle Dyson.

SERVER SCHEDULE

The following students are scheduled to serve 8:15 Mass the week of October 8: Beth Cline and Tim Dalton

LUNCH MENU

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
French Toast Stix	Hamburger	Pepperoni Pizza	NO SCHOOL	NO SCHOOL
Sausage Patty	French Fries	Corn
Tater Tots	Fruit	Fruit
Fruit Bites	Milk	Milk
Milk

IMPORTANT DATES

October 6	Market Day
October 6	Carol Flanagan Footsteps Walk
October 8	Parish Council
October 9	Parent to Parent
October 10	Skating Party
October 11 & 12	NO SCHOOL
October 15 – 19	Terra Nova Testing
October 19	8^th Grade Visit to Ready
October 24	All School Assembly – 10:45
October 24	Home & School
October 26	Trunk or Treat