April 29, 2010

SEAT BELTS

The recent tragedy involving teenagers not wearing seat belts is a good reminder for all of us to buckle up. Not just the driver but our beautiful children, too.

WE NEED YOU . . . TO RUN FOR

St. Michael's Board of Education. Elections will be held June 5 & 6 after all Masses. The Board acts as an advisory body to the principal and pastor and is responsible for providing direction to the educational program by defining and developing general policies regarding the school. We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in Catholic education; willingness and ability to work effectively with others; and have a sense of future vision for the school. Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. Meetings are open to the public. Please pick up a filing form at the parish or school office and return it by Thursday, May 27. Questions? Call the school office at 651-457-2510.

HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
After 9 years of volunteering as the Treasurer of the Home and School Board, Nikki Abbott will be retiring. Thank you Nikki for all of your help!

The Home and School Board is looking for two new officers. One Treasurer and one Parent Representative.

If you already help out each month with such events as:

Cut and Collect Contest, Teacher Appreciation Lunches, or Flyer Distribution consider being a Home and School Board Member!

Please contact one of our current board members: Diane Blaiser, Linda Haeg, Tracy Ramirez, Dana Gjengdahl, Patti Walsh, Pete Estlie, and Nikki Abbott.

Please consider volunteering for either the BOE or the H&S positions. Thank you.

REGISTRATION: Have you returned your registration for the 2010-2011 school year?

FOOD DRIVE
On Saturday, April 24, St. Michael's School and Parish helped St. Matthew Court of Catholic Order of Foresters achieve its first Join Hands Day project. We boxed up and delivered a total of 432 pounds of food and personal care items to Neighbors, Inc. in SPA Thank you for your support.

Too bad the weather did not cooperate so we could clean the parish/school grounds.

The Foresters brought many hot dogs and chips to give to workers.

They offered them to our First Communicants and their families who had been practicing. The theme Feeding God's Children fit in perfectly.

UMBRELLA -A red, white and blue umbrella was left behind after 1st Communion practice.

PLEASE EAT BREAKFAST!
Breakfast is such an important start to a good day at school. I have been treating many stomachaches in the morning here at school due to hungry children. Please make sure to fill your "engine with fuel" to help assure a healthy and happy start to your morning. Thank you! Mrs. Winston

MAGAZINE/CANDY FUNDRAISER
We received a check for $135.28 through the Reach-out program.

BOX TOPS SENT A CHECK FOR $294.

ST. MICHAEL TUITION GRANTS
Grant interviews will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 for the coming school year 2010-2011. The interviews will be scheduled from 4:00 - 10:00 PM. It is necessary for you to bring your 2009 Tax returns to this interview. If you are in need of a tuition grant please call Phyllis Grundtner at 651-457-9181 to schedule an appointment.

COMING HOME TODAY

May/June Calendar

Teacher Appreciation Flyer

Egg Bake Breakfast Flyer

City of WSP Open House Flyer

SCLHS Summer Camp Grades 5 - 8

SPRING PICTURES

Please return either the pictures or the money asap.

Remember to make checks payable to Lifetouch.

Parents, Grandparents, Guardians
St. Michael School has just announced reduced tuition for new students of $2000 for next year (2010 - 11). In addition, we are offering a $250.00 finder's fee for recruiting a new family or new student. The $250.00 will be credited towards your tuition or family of your choice or it may be credited to the recruited family/students tuition at the end of the school year. The recruited family/student must attend the full school year for the amount to be credited

Now taking new student applications for 2010-2011. Contact 651 - 457 - 2510 for more details.

UNIFORM SHORTS may be worn after April 15. I do have a number of school shorts available through our uniform exchange efforts. Feel free to come and look. Reminder, NO sandals, flip-flops, etc.! These are not appropriate school shoes for inside or outside.

I'VE OFTEN WONDERED
Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?

Why is it called after dark when it really is after light?

Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected?

Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead?

Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one?

If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know?

JOIN US FOR AN EGG BAKE BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY, MAY 2

Following the 8:00 am and the 10:30 am Masses.

We will be serving: Egg Bake, Danish, fruit, juice and coffee. Profits will go to our School and will be matched by the Catholic Order of Forester's!!

PRICES: Adults $6, Children under 12 - $3, Families (Parents and Children under 18) $20, Seniors $5. Tickets will be sold at the door.

"Come join us for the West Saint Paul Parade! The School and Church of St. Michael will be participating in the West Saint Paul parade on May 15. The parade starts at 1:00pm, line up is at noon. Watch the bulletin for more information.

Any questions, call Bruce Dunsmore at 455-6756.

AquaSaints Update
Mark your calendars - End of Year Pizza Party and Awards Night will be Thursday, May 6 in the Holy Trinity cafeteria from 6 -8pm.

PS You did a great job last weekend!

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2010-2011

School begins Tuesday, Sept. 7

Thanksgiving Vacation will include Wednesday this year, November 24- 26.

Christmas break begins Wednesday, Dec. 22 returning Jan. 3

Spring break is March 21 - 25.

Easter is April 24. The District is off Good Friday only. We will take Holy Thursday and Easter Monday off, too.

Last day of school, Wednesday, June 8, 2011