My apologies for the lack of Principal’s Notes last week. I was at the annual Diocesan Principals Leadership Conference on Thursday and Friday. I had planned to prepare the Notes on Wednesday, but my computer access was denied all day. We are experiencing computer and phone issues as the phone system continues to be replaced. The process was longer than anticipated and combining the parish and school and connecting to every phone on the site has been a challenge.
Family fundraising totals will be sent to you after April 30th. Congratulations and thanks to the many families who have met or exceeded their total. If you have a balance left, you can still lower it until May 15th with Scrip purchases. Any balance due as of June 1st, will be added to the June tuition bill.
Please read to the end for an update on the asbestos abatement.
The final attendance day is Wednesday, May 18th with early dismissal at 11:15. The school office will start summer hours on Monday, May 23rd. The office will be open from 9:00- noon. For any other times, please call 344-5450 and leave a message on voicemail to make an appointment. Someone will contact you ASAP.
We currently have 165 students registered for next year. That is a significant drop from last year, partially due to a difference in the graduating 8th grade and the incoming kindergartners. We certainly have room for more Preschool and K-8 students. If you know of any parents with school age children, please pass on the word. If any new family mentions your name and they enroll a student, you will get a $100 tuition credit.
Kudos To
Our 8th grade Confirmandi. May the Holy Spirit continue to grow in each and every one of you.
Our field trip chaperones for helping the students have a safe and fun trip.
Art Projects
The students in grades K-4 have created unique art pieces that are available for you to purchase. The profit is funneled back into the art program. Art materials are very expensive and this sale helps us purchase those materials. Educational studies have shown that art and music are beneficial for every student’s academic development. We are happy to offer these subjects taught by such talented people.
April 21, 2016 Principal’s Notes Ss. Peter & Paul School Page 2 of 2
FYI: The students can wear Blues shirts, jerseys, and sweatshirts on game day only. Uniform pants must be worn, unless they use a dress down day pass.
DON’T FORGET OUR ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL ON MAY 3rd. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROGRAM STARTS AT 6:30 p.m.
DON’T FORGET OUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON MAY 13th AT STONEWOLF GOLF COURSE IN FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS. WE ARE HOPING TO GET 36 FOURSOMES. IF YOU DON’T GOLF, YOU CAN ALWAYS JOIN US FOR THE EVENING DINNER AND FESTIVITIES. CONTACT THE OFFICE, RENEE OR JOHN CROWDER, OR MAGGIE GROTEFENDT.
THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IS COMPLETE IN THE OLD PARISH OFFICE. DUE TO THE MAJOR CHURCH EVENTS THIS WEEKEND, THE ABATEMENT IN THE CHURCH BASEMENT WILL BEGIN NEXT MONDAY AND BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY. THE DEMOLITION OF THE OLD PARISH OFFICE BUILDING WILL BEGIN MAY 19TH. THERE WILL BE A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AT 12:30 P.M.THIS SUNDAY WITH BISHOP PAPROCKI.