March 22, 2019 Backpack News

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! 
Saturday, March 23 Confirmation at 4:30 p.m. Mass 
Tuesday, March 26 Chess Club 2:30-3:15 p.m. 
Thursday, March 28 Adoration 2,4,6,8 at 1:35 p.m. 
Friday, March 29 Stations of the Cross 1,3,5,7 at 1:40 p.m. 
Saturday, March 30 School Choir sings at 4:30 p.m. Mass, Spring Craft & Vendor Fair 
Tuesday, April 2 3rd Grade Field Trip 
Thursday, April 4 Adoration 1,3,5,7 at 1:35 p.m. 
Friday, April 5 Student of the Month presentation after 8:15 a.m. Mass 
Stations of the Cross 2,4,6,8 at 1:40 p.m. 
Saturday, April 6 Speech Meet at St. John Neumann, Track Meet at CHS 
Monday, April 8 Fr. McGivney Spelling Bee 7 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 10 Live Stations of the Cross 6:45 p.m. 
Thursday, April 11 Adoration K-8 at 1:35 p.m., Book Club 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 
Friday, April 12 Live Stations of the Cross K-8 1:40 p.m. 
Saturday, April 13 Track Meet at Edwardsville High School 
Wednesday, April 17 Preschool Field Trip, Lenten Rosary at 1 p.m. 
Thursday, April 18 Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper) 7 p.m. NO SCHOOL 
Friday, April 19 Good Friday Service 3 p.m. NO SCHOOL 
Saturday, April 20 Easter Vigil, 8 p.m. 
Saturday, April 21 Easter Sunday 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 
Monday, April 22 Easter Monday, NO SCHOOL 
Tuesday, April 23 Classes resume, 5th & 6th Grade Field Trip, Chess Club 2:30-3:15 p.m. 
Thursday, April 25 7th Grade Field Trip 

Spring Pictures! 
Your portrait package was sent home in last week’s Friday Folder. Select your favorites and pay for your spring pictures at mylifetouch.com. Use your Portrait ID and Access Code located in your portrait package. Please return any un-purchased portraits to school. 

Protecting God’s Children (PGC) Classes: 
ANY parent/guardian who may coach, want to be a field trip chaperone, classroom helper (room parent), playground supervisor or lunch helper MUST complete the Protecting God’s Children program plus have a Background Check processed. This is in accordance with the Safe Environment policy of the Springfield Diocese. We may be contacting you to resubmit a background check as they are good for only 5 years. 

The following area PGC sessions are listed on the diocesan website (www.dio.org): 
April 4, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm @ St. Mary, Alton 
April 4, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ St. Paul, Highland 
May 2, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ St. Paul, Highland 
May 2, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ St. Boniface, Edwardsville 

**If you were sent a PGC/Background Check renewal form, please return it to the school office as soon as possible. Thanks!**

Disciple Makers (Grow in Virtue) 
Sundays: March 31, April 7 & April 14 from 3-4 p.m. in Morris Hall 
Come and join the families of our parish, as we grow in learning about the virtues we use every
day to battle against sin. Families will engage in hands on interactive projects suitable for 
families with children of all ages. Activities are sponsored by Family Faith Formation and 
Koffee & Kids. 

**Needed: Olds magazines to be used for an activity during these sessions. 
Please place them in the box in the Gathering Space.** 

SAVE THE DATE! 
Totus Tuus (Catholic Summer Youth Camp) July 6-12, 2019 
Contact Kimberly Zagorski for more information at 618-345-4343 Ext 103 

Inserts in today’s Friday Folders: 
Basketball/Volleyball Pictures, Called and Sent (8), April Lunch Menu, Band Schedule, Church Bulletin