Saint Margaret Mary
Home and School Newsletter
May 6, 2010
From Mrs. Snyder…
We are in the final stretch! How did this happen? Your children are finding it increasingly hard to focus and learn but we are doing our creative best to keep them leaning as long as possible. We understand they need new project and different ideas to keep them focused.
As you know, the D#300 School Board voted last week to keep busing for parochial schools. Many thanks to all of you who helped in so many ways. Mrs. Johnson and I will have a meeting with D#300 administration. We will do all in our power to work with the D#300 for the good and safety of our students. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
The Used Uniform Sale is coming up on Monday, May 10th from 2:00-3:30. We have a new system for “exchanging” uniforms and some new uniform guidelines. Please keep the following in mind when buying uniforms and shoes for next year:
- Beginning in the 2010-11 school year, all uniform jumper and skirt lengths must be no more than 1” above the middle of the knee. We understand students grow during the year and will take that into consideration.
- Skorts will no longer be sold. If you currently own skorts or get some at the exchange, they must be no more than one inch above the knee.
- Shoes must be enclosed. No high tops are allowed.
Please keep in mind that it is illegal to talk on cell phones in school zones. Several parents drive through drop off and pick up on cell phones. It is not safe for our children!
When picking up your children in the afternoon, do not block the lane at the south end of the Ministry Center. Please park in designated areas. Parking in that area blocks buses and cars from entering the parking lot causing a safety hazard.
Additionally, we occasionally do not have a second teacher at the west end of the church parking lot near the rectory driveway. This does not mean cars may leave early or drive up into the lot while students are dismissing. If the teacher on duty asks you to stop, please do so. Children are much more distracted at this time of the year and may not see a moving car. Our dismissal routine goes very quickly. Please be patient.
Donuts with Dad
Donuts with Dad was a great success. Thank you to all the Dads who spent time with their children and share some doughnuts and juice. We hope to see all of you again next year!
Home and School Thank Yous
The Home and School Association would like to extend a great amount of thanks to Bea Hicks, April Martin, Lisa Pawlak, Cindy Skinner and Tracy Walsh for their dedication to Home and School during the past years. You will be missed!
A warm welcome to Nina Gomez, Rafaella Guiliano, Sue Leidig, Janice Piemonte and Jill Sarto we look forward to working with you!
School Tool Box
Tired of Back To School shopping?
Hate running from store to store?
It's not too late to order school supplies for next year.
Let School Tool Box do the work for you and help out
St. Margaret Mary at the same time.
All orders are due by May 21st.
Extra order forms are available in the school office.
Call Jill Sarto if you have any questions.
847-658-2213
April 2010 Lottery Winners!
$200.00 Winner
Carol Zubo
Sold By: Zubo Family
$100.00 Winner
Nicole LaPak
Sold By: Raso Family
$50.00 Winner
Sheyker Family
Sold By: Sheyker Family
$50.00 Winner
Michael Sharkey
Sold By: Abigail Ross
$25.00 Winner
Languido Family
Sold By: Natalie Languido
$25.00 Winner
Joe & Carol DiPietro
Sold By: Ryan & Meg DiPietro
A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers!!!!!!!
St. Margaret Mary has been blessed with some many wonderful volunteers and the Home and School Association wants to recognize you! This month we are highlighting volunteers who have spent countless hours helping our students, teachers and families:
Dawn Dedic: Dawn has been the mastermind behind decorations for school dances for the past 3 years. She has done an amazing job and we will miss her!
Amy Ahler: She is always willing to help with recess hours. It definitely not always a fun job depending upon weather, but she is willing to help.
Vonn Schmidt: She is often at our school doing something; Meet the Masters, teacher's aide, May Crowning and Brunch and the Mentor program. Her time at school is appreciated!
Thank you so much Hot Lunch Volunteers! We counted and served 28,560 school lunches this year. Thank you so much for all of your dedication and hard work. Without all of you, our hot lunch program would not be possible. See you next year!
May 6th – Band Concert
May 7th – May Crowning/Mothers’ Day Brunch –all are welcome
May 10th-Used Uniform Sale 2:00-3:30
May11th- Advisory Board Mtg. @7pm in Faculty Lounge
May 13th – 8:00a.m. Math Mornings, Midquarter reports go out, Sport awards
May 14-5th Grade Knowledge Fair
May 17th – Chili’s Dine and Share
May 18th- Home and School Meeting @7pm
May 19th – Spring Musical @ 7pm
May 20th – 8:00a.m. Math Mornings, Market Day,8th grade Dinner Dance
May 21st – 6th Grade Renaissance Fest
May 26th – Spirit Day
May 27th – 8:00a.m. Math Mornings
May 28th – NO HOT LUNCH
K-5 Travelling Day
May 31st – No School (Memorial Day)
June 1st – Field Day!!!
June 2nd – 10:45a.m. dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your summer and see you in August!!!!!!!
Parents: Field Days has been moved to June 1st. Please provide your children with a lunch on May 28th. No hot lunch will be served that day. On June 1st, a hot dog lunch will be provided by the school. Any questions, please contact Lisa Pawlak at 847-458-1138 or james_pawlak@excite.com.
Mark your calendars for Monday, May 17!! SMM Dine and Share Event at Chilis, 1480 Randall Road, Algonquin. Watch for the coupon to be sent home in your brown envelope. Thank your helping to support our school!
Your Home and School Association,
Michele Shepard – President
Lisa Pawlak – Vice President
Cindy Skinner – Treasurer
Bea Hicks – Secretary
Linda Butts
April Martin
Maria Jones
Jean Schuely
Tracy Walsh
- July 2009