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A PRAYERFUL THANK YOU

As we discuss the Rosary Prayers this week, we are focusing on “God’s Story” that is told in the Rosary Mysteries. Also, we are asking the students to think about their part in God’s Story because they are in God’s Story, and God’s Story is in each one of them. We ask you to take a few minutes this week to share a God Story with your student during dinner, at bedtime, or whenever is best. Think about when you have experienced God in your life and let them know. Knowing our own God Story and then sharing it is so powerful.

PICTURE DAY

Picture Day is tomorrow, Friday, October 14. You should have received the Life Touch order form last week. Please send back the form and money with your student if you want to order photos. It will be a non-uniform day, with students following normal non-uniform guidance.

REPORT CARD CONFERENCES:

Our report card conferences will be held next Thursday, October 20, 2016. These conferences are mandatory for all students and a parent or guardian. We will discuss student progress and behavior. Please return the Report Card Conference Schedule form by Monday. We will begin scheduling conferences as we receive forms.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER

Due to the late conferences on Thursday evening, there is no school on Friday. Hopefully, this is a great opportunity to spend some time together or get a jump on the 2^nd Quarter Studies!

COLD WEATHER IS HERE

The weather got cold suddenly this morning. Remember students can wear a Sister Thea Bowman sweatshirt (which can be purchased through the office, $14) or a button-down sweater in our uniform colors: red, black, white, or hunter green.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE IN THE HOME

“Connect before you Correct”. Do conversations with your child seem to be negative lately? One way to turn that around is through telling Your Story. Children always love to hear about what is was like when we were kids, or what funny “Aunt Nell” did at that unforgettable event… Try a little story with your child that might have a good moral that teaches them the “right thing to do”.

You can learn more at: http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/

MASS THIS WEEK 

Mass is tomorrow, Friday, October 14, at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass hosted by the 3^rd grade class.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Our 13th annual “Trunk or Treat” event will be held on Friday, October 28.   Students are invited to bring a costume to change into around 2:00p.m.  We count on our parents/guardians to make sure that costumes are appropriate for your child’s age and for wearing at a Catholic school event. Traditional Halloween costumes such as skeletons, scarecrows and witches are fine.  Costumes/masks of famous artists or stars who use violent, foul or degrading lyrics or images are not allowed, as well as anything bloody and/or violent in nature. Props, including toy guns and swords, etc., are also not allowed.  Please note that students do not have to have a costume to participate in Trunk or Treat.  Your child should bring a container for the Halloween treats they receive.

As an alternative, some classes are sponsoring a “Costume Challenge.” In the younger grades, students are asked to dress up as saints or people who have made a positive impact on our world.

Grades 6th-8th are challenged to dress up like a person they have or will read about in their Social Studies book. Prizes will be given to the winners who accepted the “Costume Challenge.”

Parents/Guardians who are participating are invited to come between 1:30p.m.-1:45p.m.  A staff person will be on hand to show you where to park your car out on the playground area between the school and the church.  Feel free to come in costume and to decorate your car in Halloween style!  Have the Halloween treats, (wrapped candy, stickers, and pencils) you plan to hand out in the trunk of your car.

Please note that for safety reasons, all entrances to the parking lot will be closed at 2:00 and won’t reopen until 3:30 p.m. dismissal.

After a class has been to each car, they will go back into to their classrooms to enjoy their treats until dismissal time at 3:30p.m. Parents/Guardians are welcome to enjoy some refreshments in the staff room until dismissal time.  If you are unsure of the appropriateness of your child’s costume for this event, or if you have any other questions regarding this event, please call the school office. Thanks for all you will do to make our 13th annual Trunk or Treat event a huge success!

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

“Sorry” versus “Will you forgive me?” This week we are working on an active message going back and forth between a person who offended another person and the person who was offended. This includes actions that are disrespectful.

We are asking the students to replace “Sorr-eeeeee” (which you might hear at home) with a simple asking for forgiveness. “Will you forgive me?” provides a chance for a response from the person that was hurt. We ask them to respond with, “I forgive you” when they are ready.  Please try this at home to encourage good communication and closure for actions requiring forgiveness.

DANGER, DANGER

We are still having a lot of cars speeding and running stop signs in the afternoon during our release time. To keep our students safe, all adults picking up students in front of school must pull into a parking spot. Please do not park across the street, as it hinders safe traffic movement, and it endangers our students that try to cross the street.

PROGRESS REPORTS

On Friday, 23 Sep, all students will receive a Progress Report for our midway point of the 1^st Quarter. Please read them carefully, discuss them with your student, and contact the school or teacher as necessary to discuss any issues before we reach the end of the quarter.

IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS

Our testing is scheduled in each grade (2^nd -8^th ), starting Monday.

Please have your students here each day!

Please ensure your student has a lot of rest each night next week. Please ensure they are here at 7:45, so their day is not rushed, and please discuss with them the importance of this test. We use this test to see where each student is at academically, and we measure their improvement over the year.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE IN THE HOME

As we work with students to resolve their problems through communication and problem solving steps, we ask you take some time also at home to see if they can show you the steps. Example, John is not keeping his room clean. Ask John what the rules are. Ask John what happens if his room does not get cleaned. Ask John to come up with ideas on how to make the room cleaning easier, more fun, or just a step in the normal day duties.

You can learn more at: http://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/

MASS

Our third Mass for the year is tomorrow, Friday, September 23, at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass hosted by the 6^th grade class.

PINWHEELS FOR PEACE 

You may notice some beautiful and colorful pinwheels turning in the breeze on the school front lawn. Our students made these to represent the peace we want in the world. Please join them in praying for PEACE. Our country and our world can use your prayers!

FAST DIRECT

You can follow grades in Fast Direct, and your school code to sign in was sent home last week. We also use Fast Direct for urgent family notices, so be sure your contact information is always up-to-date. For questions or issues with Fast Direct, please send a note to school describing your issue, and Brother Tom will work to resolve it with you.

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Sister Thea Bowman said, “if you love the Lord your God with your whole heart, your whole soul, and your whole mind and all your strength, then you praise the Lord with your whole heart and soul and mind and strength and you don’t bring him any feeble service.”

What if you sent your students off to school each day with this as a Blessing? We talked about blessing each other, and the students blessed each other in the chapel. You also can give your students a special gift of God each morning by blessing them!

STAFF MEETING / EARLY DISMISSAL

On Monday, Sep 12, 2016, STBCS will have an afternoon Staff Meeting. School dismissal is at 12:30. Buses will run that day, but they will run starting at 12:30. Also, there is no Extended Day. Please plan accordingly to have your students picked up on time, so we can begin our meeting on time.

SISTER THEA BOWMAN “CALL” TO DO OUR PART 

“If we work together, pray and stand together, we can create a new heaven and ease life for each other.” Sister Thea Bowman, 1990.

VOLUNTEER!!!

On Tuesday, September 13, at 2 PM, we will have a special school Initial Child Protection Training. This is a required training session for all new volunteers that want to spend time at our school helping us educate your children.

We have had a great response from families willing to volunteer!!! We will contact you soon to discuss how you can be a part of your student’s education at school. If you still want to volunteer, please sign-up for the training this week. If you need another form, we’ll send you one, just let the office know.

ARRIVAL TIME:

Great seeing all of the students arriving at 7:45! Thank you to the families and students for the extra early morning effort!  It really pays off in the classroom.

CELL PHONE PERMISSION FORM

Reminder: If your student needs a cell phone for use after school, please have your student request the permission form from the office.

UNIFORM

Are your students wearing solid black or solid white tennis shoes?  If not, please stop them at the door, so they do not have to call you to bring new shoes to school. If you are having trouble with uniform items, please let Ms. Francine know, so we can help you find a solution.

CURRICULUM NIGHT 

Remember: Tonight, Sep 8 is the  K – 5^th Grade Curriculum Night from  7:00 – 8:30 PM. It is for Parents and Guardians only, not students.

6^th – 8^th Grade Curriculum Night is September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Also for Parents and Guardians only.

MASS

Our first Mass for the year is tomorrow, Friday, September 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year.  Masses are Friday at 8:30 a.m.  Tomorrow’s mass will feature our Peacemaker Flag presentations.

Volunteer: Volunteer Coordinator

If you are a skilled volunteer, and would like to help us coordinate schedules, training, and duties of our volunteers, please contact the office. This is a special job that needs an organized and energetic person. If you are that person, let us know!

 

PEACEMAKER DAY

Thank You God for students that are our Peacemakers of the school today and Peacemakers of the world tomorrow. The Peacemaker Day celebration is at the end of the month each month, and all of our students without major behavior incidents or repeated behavior issues are invited to an afternoon activity to enjoy. They also get a non-uniform day. Our first Peacemaker Day yesterday had Games and Ice Cream, and it was enjoyed by all the Peacemakers!

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

We are working on our transition to Positive Discipline this year, so you should see CHASE folders, notes home from teachers, or other communication methods to let you know how your student is doing. Family involvement is key, so please read and sign any papers that are brought home, and please get back in touch with the school if you miss a call from us. We look forward to working with you to ensure your student gets the best education possible in a safe, loving, and faith-filled environment.

SISTER THEA BOWMAN “CALL” TO DO OUR PART 

“If we work together, pray and stand together, we can create a new heaven and ease life for each other.” Sister Thea Bowman, 1990.

VOLUNTEER!!!

On Tuesday, September 13, at 2 PM, we will have a special school Initial Child Protection Training. This is a required training session for all new volunteers that want to spend time at our school helping us educate your children. If you volunteer in the school more than once per month, this training is mandatory. Please consider your “calling” to be a classroom aide, recess monitor, classroom reader, or other role to help our children be successful. Not sure what you can do, contact your teacher or the office to find out how you can help.    Please sign-up for the training, so we know the count.

FALL FAMILY SCHOOL CLEAN UP DAY

We thank all that attended our Fall Clean Up last weekend!!! We had several family members and students here for a morning of cleaning, fixing, and beautifying! GREAT JOB!  More opportunities are around the corner as the leaves start to fall….stay tuned.

ARRIVAL TIME:

THANK YOU to all the families that adjusted their schedules to get here a bit earlier! We had a much better on-time record, which makes the school day run so much smoother.

NEW ARRIVAL

We proudly welcome Brooklyn Ariel Dixon to our Sister Thea Bowman Family. She was born on Aug 30^th, and she is the daughter of Ms. Mya Dixon. Congratulations!

CELL PHONE PERMISSION FORM

We have had some confusion on students with cell phones, so we have a Cell Phone Permission Form to help us clarify the process. Students are not allowed to have cell phones on school property without permission of the school administration. If your student needs a cell phone for use after school, please have your student request the permission form from the office.

UNIFORM

Be sure that any new hair styles or hair-cuts meet the uniform standard. NO designs cut into hair, natural hair color only, and length must not be a distraction.

Reminder: Girl’s skirts and jumpers are to be knee length.   Thank You.

REDUCED/FREE MEAL APPLICATION

Last Call.  Don’t forget to complete the application for free/reduced meals and return it as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is Friday, September 2. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full priced meals.

CURRICULUM NIGHT (UPDATE)

We have a scheduling issue due to middle-school teacher scheduling conflicts. We know this may cause some issues if you have students in both K-5 and 6-8 grade, but we will try to accommodate you as best we can.

K – 5^th Grade Curriculum Night is September 8, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. It is for Parents and Guardians only.

6^th – 8^th Grade Curriculum Night is September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. It is for Parents and Guardians only.

       If you are a 6-8^th grade family member and cannot make the Sep 15^th night, please send a note to your homeroom teacher through your student.

MASS

Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 9, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year.  Ordinarily, our Masses are every Friday at 8:30a.m.  Please check the calendar for any alternate dates.

NO SCHOOL

There will be NO SCHOOL on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.  School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

On Our Way

Thank You God for leading us into our second week, and Thank You God for making our students bright lights of Your Love in our school. Please talk with your children about how they are carrying God’s Light to Others. Maybe it is being nice to a brother or sister, helping at home, or singing joyfully at Church.

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

The students are really settling into the school year nicely as they adjust to new faces, new routines, and new school lessons. Please ask them each day, “What are two things you learned today?” This will help them focus on school lessons, and it will help you to start a discussion about school and their education.

FALL FAMILY SCHOOL CLEAN UP DAY

On Saturday, August 27 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, we will be doing a school clean-up day.  We will have 20 McKendree University students joining us, so we would like families and students to come out and lend a hand to make the load light and fun at the same time. Please bring tools to clean and spruce up the grounds including shovels, rakes, tree clippers, old screwdrivers or weed pullers, etc. You may want to bring water, hats and gloves as well.

Come out and make YOUR school look great!!!

ARRIVAL:    STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME IS 7:45.

I cannot stress enough how important it is for your student to meet me at the door by 7:45.

After entering the building, students:

1) Put away books, book bags, coats, etc.

2) Line up in the class to go to prayer;

3) Start prayer at 8:00 AM sharp.

If your student arrives after 7:50, then they, and the rest of the students, are rushed to get to prayer.

Please adjust your schedule if necessary for a 7:45 or earlier arrival, so we can start the day off right.

STUDENTS THAT ARE LATE

Parents or guardians of students that arrive after 8:00 enter through the East Door to avoid interrupting prayer. The family member will be asked to fill out a form explaining the reason the student is late. This will help us to make a plan to get students to school on time.  Every student’s education is as important to us as it is to you, so please work with us to get them here by 7:45 AM.

Some hints:  1) Put together uniform, backpack and lunch the night before.

2) Make a morning schedule or checklist to get out the door on time.

3) Wake up 10 minutes earlier.

4) If all else fails, buy a REALLY BIG and LOUD alarm clock…just kidding.

UNIFORM

The students are doing great this week. Slight issues are socks, which must be white, and shirts that need to be white, red, black, or hunter green polo shirts.  Also, be sure that any new hair styles or hair-cuts meet the uniform standard.

SIGNED FORMS

We need your signed Handbook Verification and Internet Use forms. We will send home additional forms for those that are missing them.

REDUCED/FREE MEAL APPLICATION

Don’t forget to complete the application for free/reduced meals and return it as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is Friday, September 2. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full priced meals.

CURRICULUM NIGHT

If you have not returned the Curriculum Night sign-up form sent home last week, please sign and return it.  Curriculum Night is September 8, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. It is for Parents and Guardians only, not students. We look forward to introducing you to teachers and a day-in-the-life of our students.

EXTENDED DAY

Our Extended Day program began this week. We had theatre Wednesday and Thursday, and we start Robotics and Chess after Labor Day. The Extended Day program runs for 6 weeks for students in grades K-8 program runs Monday through Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm. If you are still interested, please contact the office for a form.

PEACEMAKER ACTIVITY

Ordinarily, our first peacemaker activity for the year is at the end of September.  As a special incentive, students who are Peacemakers during August (no major discipline issues) will attend a Peacemaker Activity on Wednesday, August 31, at 2pm.   Ice cream might be involved!

MASS

Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 9, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year.  Ordinarily, our Masses are every Friday at 8:30a.m.  Please check the calendar for any alternate dates.

NO SCHOOL

There will be NO SCHOOL on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.  School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

“CARRY GOD’S LIGHT TO OTHERS”

WELCOME

Thank You God for wonderful students with bright smiles and excited energy for this new school year!  Thank You God for wonderful families ready to support their children to get the best education possible!

Thank You God for wonderful teachers and staff that will care for your children and will help them grow! Thank You God for bringing us together at this time, in this place, so we may journey this year together!

PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

I am very happy to welcome you all to “OUR” school, Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School. I say “OUR” school because we all must work to keep it a great school through our prayers, involvement, and support. I ask you to start to think about what gifts and talents you have that you can bring to our school as we move forward on our vision to have much more family involvement in all that we do.

When you are asked to be involved, please “Listen to, Pray about, then Act on” the calling. Three simple steps on your part will make a world of difference in your child’s future!

ARRIVAL

Students arriving from 7:00 – 7:35 report to the cafeteria. All other students should be at the front doors by 7:45. We start prayer at 8:00. Please help your child be prepared for the day by arriving at 7:45, so they have time to unpack in their rooms, get settled, and then arrive for prayer with their class.

DISMISSAL

The bridge construction has made our dismissal a bit dangerous due to the increased traffic on Church Lane. Please be patient, use the parking spaces, and do not park across the street from the school, as that blocks traffic. Also, please do not use cell phones while driving…our children are too precious a gift! Students are dismissed at 3:30pm. Kindergarten through fourth grade leave from the front of the school while the older students in grades 5-8 will dismiss from the back. Know that students are always supervised by staff members, and they are not allowed to cross the street if you park across from the school. Your child’s safety is top priority for our Sister Thea Bowman family.

UNIFORM

Please review uniform requirements from your handbook. We start to enforce the rules this week, so please do not let your student come to school without checking if they meet the standards. Key items: Belts (Brown or Black, Plain Buckle),  Socks (White), Headbands  (Girls: Plain, no bows, flowers, etc)

Hair (No designs cut into hair. If they have a design now, let it grow out and be gone by 1 Sep.)

SIGNED FORMS

Thank you for returning the signed Handbook Verification and Internet Use forms that were due on the first day of school. They were included in the family packet. If you still need any of these forms, please send a note with your child for the office.

BUSES

Buses are scheduled to start Monday, 22 Aug. For bus riders, you should receive notification of pick-up/drop-off times and locations for your children. If not, please contact the office.

REDUCED/FREE MEAL APPLICATION

Don’t forget to complete the application for free/reduced meals and return it as soon as possible. The deadline for the application is Friday, September 2. Please note that failure to return a completed application form will result in full priced meals.

EXTENDED DAY

The Extended Day program for students in grades K-8 program runs Monday through Friday from 3:30pm-5:00pm. If interested, please return the enclosed registration form fee by Monday.

PEACEMAKER ACTIVITY

Ordinarily, our first peacemaker activity for the year is at the end of September.  As a special incentive, students who are Peacemakers during August (no major discipline issues) will attend a Peacemaker Activity on Wednesday, August 31, at 2pm.   Ice cream might be involved!

MASS

Our first Mass for the year will be Friday, September 9, at 8:30a.m. in the chapel.  You are welcome to join us for this Mass, as well as all Masses held throughout the year.  Ordinarily, our Masses are every Friday at 8:30a.m.  Please check the calendar for any alternate dates.

NO SCHOOL

There will be NO SCHOOL on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.  School will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

KINDERGARTEN

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 Clorox Wipes
• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 4 big glue sticks (no liquid glue)
• 2 plastic pocket folders (2 red) (no paper folders)
• 1 box of sandwich Ziploc Baggies
• 1 box of quart size Ziploc bags
• 2 primary ruled writing pad
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 1 backpack (with name on it)
• sm. light weight blanket for naptime
• 1 plastic pencil/supply box
• 1 old large t – shirt for art
• 1pair of scissors
• 1water color paint set with brush
• 1 box of crayons

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GRADE 1

Please do not label supplies.

• 4 boxes of tissue
• 3 packets of # 2 plain pencils
• 3 eraser packets
• 2 packets of glue sticks
• 2 boxes of markers
• 2 boxes of crayons
• 4 plastic pocket folders (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 orange)
• 2 boxes of sandwich Ziploc Baggies that zip
• 2 boxes of gallon size plastic bags
• 2 primary writing pads (paper)
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 2 wet wipe containers
• 1 pair of scissors
• 2 primary composition notebooks
• 2 black dry eraser (expo) marker packets
• 1 Pencil Box
• 1 packet of 5×7 index cards
• 1 box of healthy snacks (fruit snacks, crackers, pudding etc.)
• 1 – 1″ – 3 ring binder 

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GRADE 2

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 2 boxes of # 2 pencils (no Pentech brand)
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 medium bottle of liquid glue
• 1 scissors
• 1 box of wide markers
• 1 box of thin markers
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• 2 sm. boxes of crayons
• 4 – 2 pocket folders fun design
• 2 – 2 pocket folders (1 yellow, 1 blue)
• 6 plastic 2 pocket folders with prongs (1 red, 1 orange,          1 green, 1 purple, 2 black)
• 1 package of 3×5 lined note cards
• 3 Clorox Wipes or 3 wet wipes for hands
• 1 USB Flash (Computer Class) if possible, use last year’s
• 1 old t-shirt (Art Class)
• 4 pink erasers
• 1 composition notebook for journaling
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 4 dry erase markers

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GRADE 3

Please do not label supplies.

• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 1 handheld pencil sharpener
• 4 boxes of # 2 pencils (no Pentech brand)
• 2 pkgs. Loose-leaf paper (wide rule)
• 1 plastic school supply box
• 2 Lg. Elmers glue Sticks & 1 Md. bottle of Elmers liquid
•    glue
• 2 small boxes of crayons
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 box of thin washable markers
• 1 box of regular washable markers
• 4 Black expo markers
• 2 composition notebooks
• 3 rolls of paper towels
• 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags (no quart size)
• 1 box of sandwich size Ziploc bags
• 4 pink erasers
• 8 plastic pocket folders with prongs (1 yellow, 1 red,
• 1 blue, 1 green, 1 purple, 1 orange, 2 black)
• 4 of any design folders
• 3 Clorox Wipes
• 1 USB Flash (Computer Class) if possible, use last year’s
• 4 X- Large plain color stretchable cloth book covers (no small book covers) purple, blue, green, any other extra lg.
• 1 Hand Sanitizer
• Headphones (Walmart has these for $5.00.)

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GRADES 4 – 5

Please do not label supplies.

• 6 boxes of Kleenex
• 50 – #2 pencils (No mechanical pencils)
• 6 packages of loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
• 2 pocket folders (red, yellow)
• 1 – 2″ 3 ring binder
• 2 pencil pouches
• 2 -3 subject spiral notebook
• 4 large erasers
• 1 box of 24 crayons (basic colors)
• 1 box of markers (basic colors)
• 1 box of colored pencils (basic colors)
• 2 pack of expo markers
• 4 composition books for journaling, math, language
• 3 glue sticks & 1 lg. bottle of liquid glue
• 3 Clorox wipes
• 1 USB Flash/ for computers if possible, use last year’s
• 6 large stretchable cloth book covers
• 1 pkg. of reinforcers
• 1 pair of school scissors
• 1 ruler (inch & centimeter)
• 4 rolls of paper towels
• 1 protractor
• 2 packages of binder dividers

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GRADES 6 – 8

• 6 boxes of Kleenex
• 40 # 2 pencils
• 1 pkg. each: blue & black Erasable pens (no permanent ink)
• 1 pkg. each: red & green pens
• 1 box of markers
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 1 pencil pouch
• 1 pencil box (for desk only)
• 10 pkgs. of loose-leaf paper (wide rule)
• 1 composition book (hard back)
• 1 glue stick
• 1 ruler (inch & centimeter)
• 1 scissors
• 4 erasers
• 1 calculator (home use) (Recommended: TI-XIIS (Solar))
• 4 – 1 ½ – 2″ hardback 3 ring binders (Language Arts,Social Studies, Math/Science, Religion/2nd Step/Spanish)
• 4 pocket folders with prongs (2 yellow, 2 red)
• 1 USB Flash (school use) if possible, use last year’s
• 4 stretchable cloth book covers – for large books
• 4 rolls of paper towels
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 pack of disinfectant wipes
• 2 spiral notebooks

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*MORE SUPPLIES MAY BE NEEDED AS THE YEAR CONTINUES.

LAST DAY

The last day of school is tomorrow, Friday, May 27^th.  The day includes our End-of-Year Mass led by the staff at 8:30am, our select group of dance ministers, followed by End of Year awards.  Please know that all parents/guardians are welcomed to participate in this final Mass and celebration of the school year. Students will be dismissed for the summer at 12:30pm. There will be breakfast and lunch, but no Extended Day. Students may be out of uniform.  And “Yes”, we do have bus service. Blessings to Illinois Central!

Thank you for coming on this journey of Faith and Mercy with us. We wish you all a blessed summer and will see you in the fall.  Mark your calendar: the Ice Cream Social is Sunday, August 14.  The first day of school is Tuesday, August 16!

CONGRATULATIONS

Graduates Malynnda Aldridge-Johnson, Jayla Holcombe, and Monica Williams were awarded  $1,000 renewable scholarships to Althoff Catholic High School, and JaMaya Bonner and Jasmine Bonner received full scholarships to Nerinx Hall in St. Louis. Congratulations!

***SMART TUITION AID FOR 2016-2017

Since the first of May, there has been information on applying for tuition assistance through SMART Tuition in your Thursday’s envelope. All families seeking tuition assistance need to apply through SMART. If you need help with this new format, contact SMART Tuition Aid or our office, and we will help you through it.  Applications need to be completed by the last day of school, May 27. 

***Please note that family tuition this year is: one child-$4,050, two children-$6,100, three children-$7,500, and four children-$8,000.

END OF 4^TH QUARTER/ REPORT CARDS

Fourth Quarter ends on May 27.  Report cards and honor roll certificates will be mailed on June 6.

REGISTRATION FOR 2016-2017

An upcoming registration meeting for prospective new families is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7 at 9am and 1pm. Thanks for communicating this information to your family and friends.  Please ask them to call the school office at 397-0316 for an appointment. These are the last appointments for this school year.

MENTORS NEEDED

Do you remember your first year with children at Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School?  Could you have used a little advice now and then about what to expect or what to do?  Could you have used a mentor?

This next school year we would like to have mentor families help new families navigate those first few weeks at a new school. If you would like to volunteer, please call the office at 397-0316 and let Ms. Francine or Ms. Mary.  Your name will go on a list, and as we get closer to the beginning of next school year, you will be contacted and matched with a family.  Thank you.

Dear students and families,

Please continue throughout the summer to be Children of The Way…

We are Peacemakers. We are respectful in actions and words to God, self, others, and all creation.

Namaste’

Ms. Mary