April 6 2016


Dear parent,
                      Happy Easter to you all! Your children kept me posted about all the fun they had during the break. We are still learning about the true meaning of Easter.
                      Just a quick reminder about the upcoming spell-a-thon, which is on Friday, April 22nd. Please try to get as many sponsors as you can. I have already sent you the spelling list, but in case you have misplaced it, come get another from me. In addition to the spelling list I will be giving three challenge words. These challenge words will be from the previous spelling test words.
                       Our annual Parish bake sale is on Sunday, May 1st. Mrs. Daniels, our room mother, will send you a reminder with details next Wednesday along with the homework. This is a mandatory fundraiser as the money is for our Kindergarten class materials. If you are unable to provide some goodies you are free to send in $5.00 instead.


                                    Thank You,
                                      Manel Mcmillan

Dear Parents,

       Just a quick reminder about the Lenten Boxes which were sent home at the beginning of Lent. Please make sure to send the boxes back next week. If you have accidentally thrown the box away, please send in whatever you can in a sandwich bag. Giving alms is one of our faith traditions. Jesus said, " Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me". {Matthew 25:40}

    Holy Thursday, Mach 24th, we will be having an outdoor Stations of the Cross at 11:30 am. Please join the student body in this most reverent Lenten prayer service.

 As we all know this Sunday, March 20th, is Palm Sunday. The children have been studying the events of the first Palm Sunday. Please make sure to bring your child to church. After the 8:00 am Mass, our school will have our annual Art Show and Open House. This will go on from 9am till 2pm. please join us for food and fellowship. Your child's artwork will be displayed in the hallway. Come join the fun!! See you Sunday.


                                                           Thank You,
                                                                Manel McMillan

Dear Parent,

            Thank you to all the parents who brought your child back to school for the 6:00 p.m. performance. Didn't they do a fantastic job? I am so proud of them! Believe it or not we put it together in two weeks.
    
        During this time of Lent we should make an extra effort to go to Sunday Mass. I know you all remember the mini talk Sr. Camillus gave you on the importance of attending Mass.  Every Monday, I will have your child tell the class about the Gospel that was read. You can explain the story to your child. A few children were excellent on Monday explaining the Sunday Gospel about transfiguration. One child actually used the word "transfiguration."

Our next spelling test will be on Friday, March 4th on the following colors.
                        Red, Blue, Green, Black, Yellow.

Dear Parents,

         

     Our spelling test is on Friday, February 5th . It is a written test. I am sure your children will do very well on their first attempt. The Parent Ed. night is this Thursday, January 28th at 6:00 pm. Please make every effort to be at this presentation. This will help to expedite your child's progress in Math & Reading. 

     

       Thank you for bringing in the Empty egg cartons. However, those children who have not yet brought in the White tube sock, need to bring it by Thursday, january 28th . It has to be a big sock.

No children at the Parent Ed. night Please.

Our Annual " Sweet on Soldiers" drive is staring this week. Ever year we send necessary goodies yo our soldiers as a Valentine Celebration to say our 'thank you' for keeping us safe.

• Kindergarten - 1 Full size Toothbrush with 1 Full size toothpaste
• 1st Grade - Full size Foot Powder
• 2nd Grade - Full size Deodorant
• 3rd Grade - Box of Six Snack Bars
• 4th Grade - Pack of Six Batteries
• 5th Grade - Multi- Pack of Four  Microwaveable Soups/Noodles/Stews
• 6th Grade - Box of Ten Single Serving Powdered Drink Mixes {Kool-Aid, Tang,Crystal light}
• 7th Grade - Three Pair White Tube Socks
• 8th Grade - Multi-Pack of Four Food with Pop Tops.

All items due on or before Friday, February 5th. Free dress for participants is February 8th. If you're unable to find the item listed for you class, you may choose an item from another class for your donation. Free dress is still awarded on February 8th.

Good News!! Good News!!

The kindergarten class will have a movie afternoon with popcorn, this Friday January 22nd . This is because we won the Math-A-Thon contest. They will also have free dress on this day.{Note: only the kindergarten class} We brought in a little over $1000 Dollars. Thank you parents for your support to Our Lady of the Assumption School.

                                                             Thank you,

                                                                    Manel McMillan

            Dear Parents,
                            Our first spelling test for this year will be on Friday February 5th . Your child should know how to spell the word
                                 One, Two, Three, Four, Five

It will be a written spelling test. The children brought these words home on Friday January 15th . 

                           Please have your child bring in;

1. A clean white daddy sock.

2. Empty card board egg carton each.

If you have extra it would be much appreciated.

Those who have not sent in your permission slip to the zoo, please remember to do so, along with the money.

January food drive continues. The free dress day is January 21st .

                                    Thank you,

                                                         Manel McMillan