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.

REGISTRATION:

Have you returned your registration for the 2010-2011 school year? Do you need a second form? Let the office know if you do.

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/student's tuition at the end of the school year. The recruited family/student must attend the full school year for the amount to be credited. Â Now taking new student applications for 2010 - 11. 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 sandals are not an appropriate school shoe for either inside or outside.

MAGAZINE ORDERS have arrived at the company and are being processed.

A few reminders about your orders:

Please allow 8 - 10 weeks for the subscription to begin arriving. Customers may track their subscriptions at www.magtrack.com

TORNADO DRILL APRIL 22 AT 6:55 PM
The school practiced at 1:45 PM

FOOD DRIVE & EARTH DAY

The food drive will end on Saturday, April 24 when we 'll Join Hands with the Foresters on Saturday (as part of Earth Day) to have a parish clean up day. The Foresters plan to be here from 8 am until noon. During that time we will box the items for Neighbors and clean the yard. Bring rakes, gloves and muscles. Join us at any time to help spruce up the parish and school grounds.

Remember: First Communion Practice this Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 AM

FIRST COMMUNION MASS: Sunday, April 25 at 1:00 PM. This Mass does fulfill your Sunday obligation.

Monday, April 26 the Home & School Board will meet at 1:00 PM in Room 8 (Art Rm)

SPRING PROGRAM, THURSDAY, APRIL 29

at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM Movin' in the Right Direction is the name of our program. All students in grades K-7 are expected to attend both programs.

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.

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE & K-8

Most yard signs were picked up. If you still have one could you either let the office know or return it? Thank you!

"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.

COMING HOME

Opportunity For Release For Piano Lessons

(Form from Barb Wagner)

CAA Scoreboard

SPORTS

Come cheer our teams! All are welcome!

Girls Slowpitch
Monday, May 3 at 4:30 PM

Monday, May 10 at 4:30 PM

Wednesday, May 12 at 4:30 PM

Boys B Team

All home games are at Haskell Park across the street from the school.

Tuesday, April 27 at 4:30 PM

Tuesday, May 4 at 4:30 PM

Friday, May 7 at 4:30 PM

Boys A Team
Friday, April 23 at 4:30 PM

Thursday, May 6 at 4:30 PM

Tuesday, May 11 at 4:00 PM

Thursday, May 13 at 4:30 PM

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

I'VE OFTEN WONDERED

If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words?

Why do we say something is out of whack?

What is a whack?

Why does a fat chance and a slim chance mean the same thing?

Why do boats push their barges?

Why are they called stands when they are made for sitting?

To be continued . . .