PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Our 8th grade graduation was held on Saturday and was a very special event. We would like to congratulate our graduates and thank everyone who helped to make it so meaningful. Special thanks goes to our 7th grade Moms for coordinating the reception.
Kindergarten promotional ceremony was held today and was also very special. Thanks to our 1st grade Moms for handling the reception.
Our format of recognizing students for their academic achievement will be a little bit different this year. We will have an awards assembly for grades 1-7 on Friday beginning at 9:15 in the Kern Center. Parents are welcome and invited to attend as we celebrate individual achievement this year. Instead of receiving a handout with the individual awards on the last day as you have in the past, the names will be placed on the website during the first week of June. You are encouraged to continue to watch the website over the summer!
Please be aware that, with your child’s report card, you will receive everything that you need to prepare for next year. Enclosures will include: a principal’s letter, supply list, summer reading list (gr. 2-8) and a tentative 2004-05 calendar. You have already received uniform information.
I hope that you all have a wonderful summer!
EXAM SCHEDULE – 6th and 7th GRADE
Monday, May 24th
English & Science
Tuesday, May 25th Reading & Religion
Wednesday, May 26th Math & Social Studies
7th grade will not have a Science Exam.
JEFFERSON PARISH TRANSPORTATION
The Jefferson Parish Transportation Department bus information cards should be turned in to the bus drivers by tomorrow, May 25th. The bus drivers and the school office have distributed the bus cards. Please be aware that students not turning in their cards to the bus drivers will not be allowed to ride the bus on Wednesday.
USED UNIFORM SALE
The school will hold a used uniform sale on the last day of school, May 28th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs classroom next to the annex. Call Paula Lockhart (837-5392) with any questions regarding the sale. Any donated items may be sent to the office by next Wednesday, May 26th.
ATTENTION ALL TALESPINNERS – 2004-05
Please be sure to sign and return your talespinner form to the office by Wednesday of this week – May 26th. Please call Beth Kliebert, 831-4538, or Greta Johnson, 832-9258 for more information.
SPORTS NEWS
•Please get all sports uniforms in to Mr. James as soon as possible.
•Mr. James’ Basketball Camp will be held June 21 – July 2. The camp is open to all students (boys and girls) in Pre-K through 5th grade. Fliers are available in the school office.
Cheerleading
•Cheerleading Camp will be held August 2-6 from 9:00 – 3:00 in the gym. All girls in K-8th are welcome. Fliers are available in the school office.
CHOIR NEWS
No practice on Wednesday.
BAND NEWS
•5th grade band members will have band on Wednesday, May 26. There will be no band or precorder classes on Thursday.
•Summer Lessons- Mr. Smith will offer music lessons June 3rd through July 17th. For more information, please call 393-0286, or send email to
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“School’s out.” Yeahhhh! “Mom . . . I’m bored.”
KID’S THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
RESPECT: You got to give it to get it.
WAYS TO PRAISE KIDS
Outstanding performance.
May 24, 2004
SAFARI
Vacation time is here! Would your child enjoy a trip to a tropical island? Imagine the cool breeze, the opportunity to meet new friends, Bible stories to teach life lessons, new songs, creative crafts, delicious snacks, games and more!! June 7 – June 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., our parish sponsors Safari Island Adventures. Enrollment is limited and several grade levels are already filled. If you have not returned your registration, please do it now so that your family is included. The cost is $60 per child. Before and after camp care is available at an additional charge. Please call 837-9347 for additional information.
PARISH 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Please mark your calendars! Come celebrate our parish’s 40th Anniversary on Tuesday, June 1st. There will be a Prayer Service followed by a Pot Luck supper, so bring your favorite dish and come join us on June 1st at 6 p.m. in the Kern Center. Hope to see you there!
FINANCIAL REMINDERS
With the close of the school year near, it is imperative that financial obligations be completed. Tuition payments are due by Wednesday, May 26th. ALL LOAN RENEWALS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR MUST BE SIGNED BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH. Please come to the school office to sign your loan papers for next school year. Please keep before and after school care bills current.
END OF YEAR CALENDAR
Please note the following:
•Wednesday, May 26th – last day for aftercare
•Thursday, May 27th – School Mass @ 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. dismissal – NO AFTERCARE and NO PM BUS SERVICE
•Friday, May 28th – 10:30 a.m. dismissal – NO AFTERCARE and NO PM BUS SERVICE
•Monday, May 31st – office closed/Memorial Day
•Month of June – office hours – Monday – Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m. **Please note office will be closed on Fridays during the month of June.
FAIR NEWS
•Please see Fair Focus going home today.
•We encourage students to collect eggshells throughout the summer. This will help supply the Confetti Egg Booth for the duration of the fair. If you need your donation of eggshells picked up, please contact Dana Boudreaux, Confetti Egg Booth Captain, 388-7442.
CO-OP VOLLEYBALL
Tuesday, May 25th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. all are invited to join us for a night of vollleyball.
PARTNER FAMILIES 2004-05
Are you interested in welcoming our new school families for the 2004-05 school year? If so, please contact Janice Wolff at 831-1025 to become a partner family volunteer. Partner family volunteers are matched up with new school families and are invited to attend a coffee social to welcome them to St. Angela Merici. Also, you can share any helpful school information with them, or answer questions they may have about entering a new school. For more information or to volunteer, please call Janice – many thanks!
ICE CREAM PARTIES
Grades 1, 2, 4 and 5 will hold their end of year ice cream parties on Wednesday, May 26th at 2:45 p.m. Grades 3, 6 and 7 will hold their end of year ice cream parties on Thursday, May 27th at 11:00 a.m. Two gallons of ice cream will be provided to each class. Room mothers are asked to provide the toppings, bowls and spoons for their class. The parties should be kept simple.
JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY SUMMER
READING PROGRAM
Your Jefferson Parish Library offers a free reading incentive program for children. Sign up at any library and receive participation materials. Children who read during the summer return to school in the fall at or above their spring levels.
