January 11, 2008

 

Principal’s Notes

 

Catholic Schools Week will be held from January 27 through February 1, 2008.  the theme this year is “Catholic Schools Light the Way.”  Activities will be planned during this week.  More information will be forthcoming.  Save the date of February 1.  We will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner followed by Bingo.  All are invited to attend

 

SCHOOL NEWS

 

Market Day
                Happy New Year!  Don’t forget to place your Market Day order early online.  For the month of January, Market Day is having a contest where you could win a trip to Walt Disney World.  There are over 1000 prizes , with winners every day.  The prizes are:

5— Walt Disney World Vacation packages for Four

100—80 GB iPod Mobile Digital Devices

1000— $25 Best Buy Gift Cards           Place your order online to be automatically entered in this contest.  If you do not have online access, an alternate method to enter is: Mail in method: hand print your name, physical address, phone number and e-mail address on a 3”x5” card and mail it to: Market Day Disney Vacation Give-Away, 1250 N. Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale, IL 60191.  Mail in entries must be postmarked by the last day of the Entry Period and received by February 2, 2008.

                There are some great new products.  Also, don’t forget to place your order to qualify for the Freequent Buyer program.  You must place orders of at least $35 for 5 months between September and February and you’ll receive one free Market Day new product each month when you pick up your order of $35 or more in March, April and May.            

                Order sheets are attached to this newsletter.  They are due back by Monday, January 28.  Internet orders are due by NOON on Wednesday, January 30. 

                Pick up is Saturday, February 2nd from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in Ryan Hall.  We ask that you please be prompt. 

                Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Please call Joan Vondrasek at 708-748-4462 or Tracy Meyers at 708-747-6011.   

 

 

FSP News

                As the new year begins, there are a couple of things you need to know.   Starting with our February menu, the price for a carton of milk is 35cents.  This  preprinted price is what St. Mary School is charged for each carton ordered. 

                Also, starting with the February menu is the addition of salads.  The salads are available on alternating Wednesdays.  These can be ordered in addition to the A or B item or as the only lunch item for your child.  There is one big change concerning the salads.  If your child has ordered a salad and is absent on that day, you will not be reimbursed for the cost of the salad.   This again, comes from FSP, not St. Mary School . 

                Please keep in mind that St. Mary School participates in the State of Illinois/National hot lunch program.  If your financial situation has changed and you feel you might qualify to participate, please contact the school office to request the application.

                Linda Abbott
                FSP Coordinator

 

 

POP TAB RECYCLING

                On behalf of The Ronald McDonald House near Children’s Memorial Hospital , thank you!

                Your pop tab collection efforts help us provide a “Home-Away-From-Home” for so many families. 

Keep on pulling for the House!

Ronald McDonald House Staff

 

Help Needed

                We are in need of someone to take the pop tabs to Children’s Memorial Hospital a couple of times a year.  If anyone goes or works near there and is able to drop these tabs off notify the office. 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

1/12— Marian High School    Entrance Exam  for incoming Freshmen—8:00 a.m.

1/15—Geography Bee 12:45-2:00

1/16—50th Anniversary Committee meeting 7:00 p.m.

1/18—End of 2nd Quarter
Fair Share Cut-off

1/19—Wine & Cheese Social

1/21—NO SCHOOL
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

1/23—Last Spanish class gr. 5-8

1/25—Report Cards issued
Science Fair after school

1/26—First Reconciliation 11:00

1/27—Catholic Schools Week Kick-off Mass 9:00 a.m.
Open House—10:00 a.m.
Donut Sunday—after Masses
Mother/Son Bowl

 

 

Parish Events

 

50th Anniversary Committee

                St. Mary Parish will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the parish in 2009.  There will be a meeting to discuss how to celebrate this milestone on Wednesday, January 16th in Ryan Hall at 7:00 p.m.  If you are interested in helping out in any way, please feel free to attend.

 

 

 

 

CCW NEWS

                Plan to join us next Saturday, January 19th after the 4:15 p.m. Mass for a WINE & CHEESE PARTY.   

                In addition to the excellent and delicious choices at our buffet table we will be treated to an evening of wine tasting with a consultant from The Traveling Vineyard.  It should be both entertaining and informative.  Hope you’ll plan to be there and of course your donations (whether food or financial) are always welcome.  Thank you,
Lois & Corrinne   

CCW Faith Reflections

The Baptism of the Lord

(End of Christmas Season)

And Jesus being baptized, forthwith came out of the water; and lo, the heavens were opened to Him and He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him.  And behold a voice from heaven saying, “this is my beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.”