SAINT MARY MAGDALENE NEWSLETTER

Issue #35 May 16, 2008

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

We are beginning to plan for next year already. We are making some changes to dress code. Sweatshirts will be limited to those with the Warriors logo and those with the block M, no hoods. I will pass along a more extensive update during the summer. Congratulations to our 2nd graders who will be making their 1st Communion on Sunday!

2008/2009 TUITION INFORMATION

Please return the FACTS Tuition Payment plan applications as soon as possible. We have not heard anything yet regarding Diocesan Tuition Awards or Scrip Tuition Credit. We will hopefully, have that information out to you by mid May.

TITLE I READING

Title I reading Young Author Visit, Grades 1 – 4, will be on Tuesday, May 27, 3:00 – 4:00. See the green letter and RSVP sent home for details.

ART NEWS

Thank you to all those who came to the Art Show! We raised over $250 for new art supplies! Winners of the 8^th grade Silent Auction who still need to pick up/pay for their winning paintings are: Winners – Michael Sullivan, Deb Buzard, Cheryl Stepp, Anne Schwendenmann, Tim Bowman, Tim bowman, Theresa Montgomery and Melanie Kaiser. Artist – Megan Sullivan, Hannah Buzard, Natalie Stepp, Jill Schwendenmann, Naomi Reategui, Chloe Bowman, Kevin Montgomery and Michelle Kaiser. Please pick up/pay for art in the main office. Thank you for your support! Julie Freeman, Art teacher.

FESTIVAL BASKETS

Class theme items can still be brought in for the festival baskets. Please bring in an item for your class theme (or $2 - $5 in an envelope) to class ASAP. The class baskets are sold through silent auction at the festival. PLEASE help make SMM’s festival even more successful than last year's! Class themes: Pre-K & Kindergarten – Gardening, 1^st -- Rainy Day Activities, 2^nd -- Red, White & Blue, 3^{rd ---} OSU, 4^th – Christian/Inspirational, 5^th -- Pampered Pooch, 6^th -- Art Supplies, 7^th – OSU, 8^th -- Grilling/Outdoor Chef. Questions? Call Rae Klosterman at 276-4023.

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.

SAFETY PATROL

The following students are scheduled for Safety Patrol the week of May 19: Erica Logsdon, Shane Lee, Joel Moehrman, Devin Martinez, Cara McConnell, John Hughes, Ron Morrison, Sami DaSilva, Rebecca Morro, Audra Moehrman, Courtney Zwayer

SERVER SCHEDULE

The following students are scheduled to serve 8:15 Mass the week of May 19: Beth Cline, Andrew Duncan

LUNCH MENU

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
French Toast Sticks	Taco Boat	Cheese Pizza	Ravioli	Stromboli
Tater Tots	Corn	Salad	PB & J Sandwich	Chips
Sausage	Fruit	Fruit	Fruit	Fruit
Milk	Milk	Milk	Milk	Milk
			Volunteer: Mrs. Dent

IMPORTANT DATES

May 17 First Communion Retreat 11:00 – 2:00

May 17 Market Day Pickup

May 18 First Holy Communion 1:30

May 19 Athletic Association

May 20 – 22 8^th Grade Trip

May 26 Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL

May 27 End of Year Awards Assembly – 9:15

May 27 Title I Reading Young Author Visit, Grades 1 – 4, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

May 28 Olympics – Opening Ceremonies, Fumi Cookout, Events Grades K – 4

May 28 Home & School

May 30 Olympic Events Grades 5 – 8

June 1 8^th Grade Graduation

June 3 Kindergarten Graduation

June 3 Last Day of School – Early Dismissal @ 1:30