Weekly Update --August 18, 2017
Dear Parents,

I am sure everyone is aware, the United States will be experiencing a Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21 st . This is quite an event!! Our teachers will be talking about it, teaching about it and watching it. All of this will take place indoors. 

The decision was made for our students to stay inside during the period of the eclipse (approximately 1:15 – 4:15). This was done to protect them from any damage to their eyes that could result from looking directly at the sun. If you would like to pick up your children early to take them to see it feel free to do so. On this day we will NOT have a regular carline. Parents will be asked to pick their children up in their classrooms. As always your child should stay with you as you walk from the school to your car. The students who attend extended care wilI be escorted to the Parish Center. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, I prefer to err on the side of caution.

Check out the NASA website dedicated to "Eclipse 2017" - it has some very interesting information. NASA website

Enjoy your weekend!!

Blessings,
Mrs. Bogataj
Updates/Reminders
** Our first school spirit night is coming up on Thursday, August 31st, from 5:00 to 8:00 at Chik Fil A . Stop in for dinner and let them know you are with St. Raphael’s and we get a portion back to the school – it’s a win-win!!
 
** Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 nd .  All students will have their pictures taken in school uniform. Order forms will be generated after picture day and will include a proof for your perusal. The forms will be distributed approximately a week to 10 days after picture day.  

** Mrs. Lynn Denson will be providing free speech and language screenings for students in EC4 – 3 rd grade on Monday, August 28 th and Wednesday, August 30 th .  If you do NOT want your child screened, please send an email to Mrs. Tawil in the front office ( srsoffice@st-raphaels.com ). If we do not hear from you your child will be screened.

**Our Fall Book Fair will be here before you know it. Mark your calendar for the week of September 18 th !  If you are interested in volunteering click into the sign up genius link and pick your shift!!
 
 
Faith Find

Have you heard of the book Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly? It's a great/easy read for people who want to take some time to think about how they can become "the best version of their selves". If you are interested in finding out more Mrs. Lisette Shields created a podcast that can be used with it. Her contact information is in the school directory which you will receive on Thursday evening at the H & S meeting.

Upcoming Dates
Mon. Aug. 21st - Solar Eclipse - students will need to be picked up in their classrooms - no afternoon carline.

Tues. Aug. 22nd - Picture Day!

Wed. Aug. 23rd - Festival Planning Meeting - see below

Thurs. Aug. 24th - Home & School parent meeting - 7:00 pm in the Parish Center

Fri. Sept. 1st - Early Dismissal - 12:00 - for teacher professional development
Sports Schedule
Tues. Aug. 22nd, Wed. Aug. 23 rd , Thurs. Aug. 24 th , and Fri. Aug. 25 th – Flag football and volleyball practice from 3:00 – 4:30. 
 
Fri. Aug. 25 th – Golf practice at Cypress Links.
Home and School
Festival Planning Meeting

Our Festival is one of our major fundraisers of the year and it can’t come together without a whole lot of manpower. Michelle Kline has stepped up to chair the event again this year and she is looking for helpers.  Please try to make the planning meeting on Wed. August 23rd 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Harvey's 4th Street Grill.  Volunteering is the best way to become part of our St. Raphael community. Many key spots have been filled but we are still in need – particularly in the area of food. 

Please email Michelle Kline if you can be there OR if you can't be there but want to join in to help michellekline62@gmail.com .
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