Weekly Update - January 26, 2018
Dear Parents,

I hope you had a great week! We have been busily planning for all of our Catholic Schools week activities. This is one time of the year that I really enjoy, even though sometimes the extra activities can be overwhelming. I enjoy it because it reminds me of why I have been in Catholic education for 28 years. That we can take time to celebrate our faith, school and students is a blessing. We have a sense of community in Catholic schools that is special. Our parents are involved and value the education their children are receiving. We are able to provide our students with more enrichment because there is less focus on testing and data. I know that you make a sacrifice to send your children here, I believe wholeheartedly that they will be better off for it. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the upcoming week.

Have a blessed weekend!!
Mrs. Bogataj
Upcoming Dates
Sun. Jan. 28th - 9:30 School led Mass followed by Open House

Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday, Jan. 28th click here for a full schedule of activities!

Looking further ahead......
Tues. Feb. 6th - NO SCHOOL for students - professional development day for teachers

Fri. Feb. 16th - Family Movie Night
Sports
Mon. Jan. 29th - Basketball games vs. Holy Family @ Roberts Community Center, girls 4:00 & boys 5:00 pm
Bowling practice 3:30 - 5:30 @ Sunrise Lanes

Wed. Jan. 31st - Bowling finals @ Sunrise Lanes - 3:30 - 5:30

Updates and Reminders
**I strongly encourage you to download the Catholic Schools Week flyer as it lists all of the activities that will be held next week.

**Our next Spirit Night will be at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza on 4th street, Tuesday January 23rd, from 5 to 8 - dine in or carry out. We earn 20% back for all orders where St. Raphael’s is mentioned.

Home & School
Home and School has a number of volunteer opportunities coming up in the next 8 weeks. Below are links for the Sign-up Genius pages for Run for the Royals, Spirit Sticks, and Auction. Please take some time to scroll through the opportunities and sign up to help our school!
 
Run for the Royals
 
Spirit Sticks

Auction