School News 4-7-15

URGENT! FIESTA HELPERS NEEDED

We need help Wednesday starting at 3:00 with getting the invitations out for Fiesta. We will be meeting in Room 6, so come on down anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 to get these ready for the mail. This will count toward your 4 hours of work for the Fiesta.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday: Music Classes / Science Posse in Ms. James Class

Wednesday: Art and P.E.

Thursday: Mass at 8:30 / Music Classes / Adams Team Starts 3:10

Friday: P.E. and Music Lessons (Bring books and instruments)

ENCHILADAS FOR SALE

We have dropped the price. Now you can purchase the last few dozen of the Enchiladas at $15 per dozen or 3 dozen for $40! Get them while they last. The price will never be lower.

FIRST COMMUNION EVENTS

Second grade parents should know that there will be a retreat for the students coming up on Sunday April 12^th with First Communion happening at the 8:00, 12:30, and 5:30 Masses on Sunday April 26^th. Let’s all pray for those students as they make prepare this month.

Please be aware that there is an error on the April calendar. Students will not be singing at the 5:30 Mass on April 26^th due to First Communion. Sorry.

LENTEN JOURNEYS

We have completed Lent so we are asking you to turn in your Rice Bowls.

Thanks to all who brought them in last week. Thanks to the many of you who contributed to our 40 Cans for 40 Days for Interfaith Campaign. Thanks to our First and Second Graders who used their hard earned class money to buy items for the needy throughout Lent.

OPEN HOUSE

Next Thursday April 16 the school will be holding an Open House. The teachers will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their classroom for next year. Be sure to tell all your friends and neighbors to stop by. We will be here till 6:00 that evening. We would like to increase our enrollment by 20 students for next year. If any of our returning parents want to come by at that time to talk to your child’s future teachers, you are welcome to do that as well. So spread the word about the great things that are happening at St. Laurence School.

FATHER JAMES LEAVING

It occurred to me that some of you might not have heard the news that Father James is leaving us at the end of June. He will be the pastor at Holy Rosary in Lander. The current Pastor in Lander, Fr. David Erickson will be coming to Laramie this July.

TURN IN YOUR INTENT FOR NEXT YEAR FORMS

Take a minute today, if you haven’t already, to return the intent form for the 2015-16 school year (sixth grade parents are exempt). It helps us in planning for next year.

ADAM’S TEAM STARTS UP

This Thursday the school’s running club, Adam’s Team, kicks off the spring season. The club meets every Thursday this spring from 3:10 till 4:30 and is headed up by Mrs. Lyford our music teacher. Bring a water bottle, some running shoes, and your Adam’s Team Shirt (should you have one). She will probably have a permission slip available for those who want to join for the first time this spring. Reminder: Pre-Kindergartners must be accompanied by a parent.

FIESTA SIGN UP

Last month we emailed you a sign-up sheet with the opportunity to help with making the 2015 Fiesta a success. Please print it off and return it to school this week. There are extra copies on the table near the front offices.

You will all receive an invitation to the Fiesta. Additionally, if you know of a family member or a friend who would like to receive an invitation, please let Anita know. This could be a relative who lives out of town, but has shown interest in supporting the school. Additionally, you, or someone you know might have a business or a hobby or service that you would like to offer as a donation to the Fiesta. This is good way to grow a business or increase name recognition. Contact the school for more information.

KINDERGARTEN STEP AHEAD PROGRAM

Albany County School District offers a free summer program to all children who live in Albany County and who will be attending kindergarten next fall. Information letters will be going home with PreK students today. This program is open to all Kindergarten students regardless of what school they attend.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING

Kindergarten screening for St. Laurence Kindergarten students will be help on Friday, August 7 from 8:00 – 9:15. You must have a scheduled time and fill out the paperwork to attend. We encourage all Kindergarten students to attend. Please see Anita for more information and to schedule a time.

SURVEY

You still have a couple of days to turn in your surveys for Chris’s college class. Don’t forget to sign the consent or he will be unable to use your information. Thanks for helping him out.

DENTAL HEALTH CHECKUPS

Dental screenings will take place next Monday and Tuesday. A letter about the screenings is going home this week with an option for you to opt out of having your children screened.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 12

First Communion Retreat in the Gym 1:30 – 3:30

April 16

Open House from 2:00 till 6:00 Invite all your friends and relatives with school-aged children

April 26 First Holy Communion

May 9^th Fiesta! Get those sign up forms in so you can get your choice of jobs.