Monday Memo

October 27, 2014

Picture Re-Takes, Thursday, Nov. 6th (Please bring your picture packet to return)

Dear St. Bridget's Community,

We are so excited to report that we are COMPLETELY sold out for the 8th Grade International Dinner- Hungary! We would like to thank all those who bought tickets to support the 8th grade class. We look forward to seeing you tonight, Monday, October 27th at 6:30 pm. NO tickets will be sold at the door.

Thank you.

The 8th Grade Class

SCHOOL NEWS:

Calendar Reminders:

Oct 27th - International Dinner, 6:30-8:30pm

Nov 8th - PTO Comedy Night

Nov 4th - Professional Day, NO SCHOOL

Nov 6th - Picture Re-take Day

Nov 7th - Grandparents/Special Persons Day

Nov 14th - 1st Trimester Closes

Nov 15th - High School Exam

Nov 17th-18th - Health Screenings

Nov 18th - Grade 2 Parent Reconciliation meeting, 7pm

Back Pack Mail: MS Play ticket order forms. MS and Gr 5 Calligraphy Workshop (see below)sign-up sheet

From the Nurses' Office:

Health screenings for vision, hearing, posture and Body Mass Index (BMI) will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday, November 17th and 18th.

Vision: pre-k through 6th grade
Hearing: pre-k through 3rd grade and 6th grade
BMI (height & weight): grades 1, 4, 7
Posture/scoliosis: grades 5 through 8

These health screenings are required by Massachusetts School Health Laws; however, you do, as parents, have the right to opt out of any or all screenings for your child. Please send a written note or an e-mail to the health office stating your request.

Also, if your child is already being followed by doctors for vision, hearing or posture please let us know as it will not be necessary for them to participate in the screening program.

Thank you,

Mrs. Maressa and Mrs. Kane

Saint Bridget Middle School will proudly present The Glass Slipper on Friday, Nov. 14th at 7pm and Saturday, Nov. 15th at 7pm.

Ticket order forms are being sent home on Monday, Oct 27th in Backpack Mail.

After-School CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP, Fall Session for Middle School and 5th Grade starts this week

"Calligraphy" - The Art of Beautiful Writing

At last! The time has come to begin the Fall after-school workshop session for our up and coming calligraphers! By popular demand, we are now opening up the workshop to 5th (yes, Fifth!) graders as well. It is the perfect age to begin learning this useful and fun new skill. (There is no mandatory homework to detract from regular study/homework time.)

Please keep an eye open for a sign-up sheet coming home in folders this week.

Two levels to choose from:

* "Level 1: Introduction to Calligraphy" for beginners: 6 wks., Fridays starting 10/31/14-12/12/14

* "Level 2: Continuing Calligraphy" for returning students: 8 wks., Mondays starting 10/27/14-12/15/14

Snack is provided at 2:15, class begins at 2:30 and runs until 3:30. Cost is $10/class, plus a small materials fee. Please contact Diane Desautell or call 617-821-5465 with any questions.

Saint Bridget School Marketing Committee - We Need You!!

Saint Bridget School is once again gearing up for the upcoming Admissions season. There is a lot going on and many things to do. We need your help!! Mrs. Ryan, Director of Admissions and Mrs. Chaves, our new principal, are re-forming the Marketing Committee. We are looking for people who are willing to help us find new and innovative ways to spread the good word about Saint Bridget School. No marketing background needed, but if you are a parent with that expertise and want to help, we would love to have your support.

Our first meeting will take place on Wednesday October 29th at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to Mrs. Ryan if you would like to come or if you cannot come but would like to participate.

From the Student Council:
* Halloween Door Decorating- the judging will be on Halloween
* Candy Raffle which will take place the week of Halloween
* Black and Orange Day on Halloween which will be a $1
* The middle school dance on October 24th

CORIs: Don't forget! Anyone planning to interact with the children must have a CORI. Come to the School Office. "Protecting God's Children" will be held at St. John the Evangelist - Hopkinton - Parish Hall Room 3 on the following dates and times

 11/15 - 6:15 to 9:00pm
 11/17 - 9:15 to Noon
Please send an e-mail via [email protected] to let them know you are going to attend.

PTO NEWS

BJ's Fundraiser: BJ's membership Drive has kicked off! Friday 10/17-10/31. Flyer went home last week. A great way to save money, get 3 Extra Membership Months and earn money for the school all at the same time. For every membership the school receives $5. Any questions please contact Monique

Donation Fundraiser: SAVE THE DATES Nov. 1- 14th @ Framingham Savers, Fill a bag or two or three and Savers will pay us for each pound donated. A great way to clean your closet and finally donate those outgrown/unwanted clothes , get a tax credit and help the school all at the same time. Wow what a win win! Look for Flyers coming home in the back pack this week.

YAY!! It's Time to Order Square 1 Art!: Your son/daughter's Square 1 Art order catalog, customized with his/her very own artwork on the cover(!) along with free "Squickers" (square stickers) were sent home last week. If you have never placed an order in past years, this might be the year you consider doing so. The children all worked very hard and put their little hearts into their artwork with Mrs. Rousseau, and the results were impressive and beautiful. PLEASE, for your child's sake, do not toss the catalog aside before considering that your purchase of even one small item, like a key chain (only $6), could make your son or daughter feel SO proud and rewarded.

3 Ways to order - Order DEADLINE is Monday, November 3, 2014.

1.) Online

2.) Paper Order Form and Check. Fill out the form sent home in your child's backpack and return to homeroom teacher with check made out to "Square 1 Art".

3.) Share Art Access Code. Share your child's art access code (printed on the back of your catalog) with family and friends so they can order online!

Thank you for participating in this school fundraiser!!

Please contact Diane with any questions:

Annual Auction:

The next auction committee meeting will be held on November 5th at 8 p.m. in the PRC. Please join us!

Saint Bridget School is deeply rooted in the Catholic traditions.

Our collaborative environment nurtures academic excellence, social responsibility, and Christian values in a changing and challenging world.

Saint Bridget School partners with families and our Church to develop

the whole person within a community of faith.