UPCOMING EVENTS

October 16: Kendra Give Back Night. Flyer October 16-20: Book Fair. Schedule October 20: Spirit Day. Dress Code October 23: Internet Safety and iPad Distribution Night. Flyer October 27: Early Dismissal October 31: Trunk or Treat. Flyer November 3: MTC Fall Festival November 9: Report Cards November 10: No School Veteran Day November 17: Spirit Day. Dress Code November 20-24: No School. Thanksgiving Holidays

AROUND OUR SCHOOL

Fifth Grade Social Studies. Click Here to view photos. Thank you for the many donations to help Puerto Rico!

Pledge of Allegiance. Click Here to view video. Spanish in Kindergarten. Click Here to view video.

Physical Education. Click Here to view photos. Little Crusaders Basketball. Click Here to view photos.

REMINDERS

Book Fair October 16-20.   Click Here for Shopping Schedule Click Here for Online Book Fair October 11-24

Walk-Up Dismissal Procedures Week of 10/16/17 St. Timothy Church will begin setting up for their Fall Festival next week. Starting Tuesday, some sections of the grass parking lot will be roped off. Parking will be permitted in that lot until Friday morning. The grass parking lot will be completely closed Friday afternoon. Therefore, all parents must pick up their children in the carline on Friday, 10/20. Please contact the school office if you should have any questions.

Picture Day Order Forms Order forms were sent home today. They are due back on/before October 20.

Teacher Websites For the next three weeks, we will be directly posting assessments and homework on our website as well as in RenWeb. After this trial period, we will be surveying our parents to determine which platform is preferred for accessing assessments and homework. Please consult our website starting Sunday night, 10/15, which is when we expect to have all of this information posted on our website.   To view this information, Click Here and then click Homework tab

STEM Club Does your middle school child love Science? Would your child like to have the opportunity to participate in the Diocesan STEM FAIR on January 13, 2018 at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School? If so, he/she should join our STEM Club!   Click Here for More Information

Kendra Scott MTC Jewelry Fundraiser Monday, October 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Click Here for Flyer

MTC Fall Festival MTC Fall Festival is one of our greatest family events and it is scheduled for November 3rd. Each class is assigned a basket theme and we look to our wonderful parents for basket donations. These baskets get better and better every year!   Click Here for Basket Information   A delicious pasta dinner will be served in our cafeteria. Please be sure to reserve your dinner now! Click Here for Dinner Information and Reservations  Snacks will be served outside. Click Here for information on how you can help!

Internet Safety Presentation and 1:1 iPad Distribution Night With the introduction of technology such as IPads and school email accounts, it is necessary to teach middle school aged children internet safety. Many students, teachers and parents are unaware of internet predator’s abilities in the technological world. This presentation is designed to discuss the possibilities and teach users better skills to protect themselves. This presentation will also include information on cyberbullying. Both technology and effects of bullying are synonymous due to social media sources.   When: Monday, October 23 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Who Should Attend: Middle School Students and Parents   1:1 iPads for 8 th grade students will be deployed during this event. We are really looking forward to implementing this initiative!   Click Here for More Information

Box Tops It's time to turn in your Box Tops! Last year we earned $822 and our goal this year is $1000. Please send in your boxtops marked with the teacher or class number so that your child's class receives credit. The class with the most Box Tops will get an extra recess. The fall deadline for submission is October 16. If you have any questions about the Box Top Program, contact Mrs. Peterlin at shelly.peterlin@gmail.com or call 813-843-2829.

Handbook Update Our Handbook has been updated. The updates include Academic Awards (p. 18) and Sports Eligibility (p.37) Click Here for Handbook

High School Admissions/Open House Information Click Here to view Tampa Catholic Flyer Click Here to view Bishop McLaughlin Flyer Click Here to view Academy of the Holy Names Flyer Click Here to view Jesuit Flyer

MTC Youth Basketball Clinics Grades 4-8 Click Here for Information and Registration   Click Here for Waiver Form

After School Clubs STEM Club Click Here Photography Club Click Here Art Club Click Here   Drama Club Click Here   Liturgical Choir Club Click Here   Chess Club Click Here   Karate Club Click Here

Little Crusader After School Athletic Clinics Soccer Clinics Click Here   Basketball Clinics Click Here   Consent and Liability Form Click Here

MTC Athletic Booster Club The MTC Athletic Booster Club is composed of parents and supporters who have a devout interest in improving and aiding in the growth and development of the school’s athletic program. The purpose of the booster Club is to raise funds to support the various athletic and after school programs. Click Here for more Information Click Here to become an Athletic Booster Club Member

Catholic Foundation Annual Match Grant Program The Catholic Foundation grant program is offering to match up to $4,750 in donations made to the school by December 31 st for tuition assistance. Please consider making this one-time tax deductible gift to the school by December 31, 2017. Checks should be made payable to Mother Teresa of Calcutta school. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Cell Phones: For the safety our children, no talking or texting on cell phones in drop off or pick up line. No Dogs on Campus: For the safety of our children, dogs are not permitted on campus even when leashed.  Reserved/Purchased Parking Spaces: Some of our families won front row parking spaces at the Golf Tournament. Please do not park or block their parking spaces. Volunteers on Campus: Click Here for more information. MTC Family Handbook 2017:Click Here to view a copy. Diocese of St. Petersburg Code of Conduct for Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, Volunteers and Visitors: Click Here to view a copy.

FUNDRAISERS

Mabel's Labels: Click Here for information. Box Tops For Education: Click Here for information.

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