I can't believe we are finishing up the 2nd week of May. Classes are busy with field trips and we have many activities happening at the school.
Next year, we are looking for someone to take on the Volunteer Coordinator position as well as the coordinator for the Art Adventure program. Sandy Lang and Susi Link have done an exceptional job in these positions and would like to give someone else the opportunity.
It is a small time commitment and makes a difference in our school. I would like you to prayerfully consider one of these opportunities to help our school next year.
With that being said there are a variety of ways to still help out at the school. Even though it is the end of the year we desperately need volunteers in our lunchroom and out at recess. If you haven't volunteered this year please consider this opportunity.
Thank you for all of your support! Happy Mother's Day.
God bless,
Ms. Morri
Candle Passing Ceremony
Please join the St. Stephen's Students and Staff as we celebrate the Candle Passing ceremony on Tuesday, May 30th at 1:00 in the Church. Candle Passing has been a tradition at St. Stephen's for many years and we are looking forward to expanding the significance of this tradition by honoring our 8th grade students in their leadership abilities over the course of the school year. It is during this ceremony that the light of leadership is passed from the 8th graders to the 7th graders, who will be our school leaders in the 2017-2018 school year. Come commemorate this beautiful tradition with our students!
Preschool News
Preschool has been very busy getting ready for our end of the year program. Our last day of school is Friday, June 2nd. We just finished a unit on recycling and we had lots of fun bringing in caps for our butterfly in the hall! We all planted flowers or beans and made special cards for our moms. Happy Mother's Day!
-Attention 7th Grade Parents-
8th Grade Graduation is right around the corner, are you interested in helping out with the Graduation Reception? Darlene Krieger has graciously accepted the role of chairing this event. If you can help, please contact her at
dlkrieger@yahoo.com. Thank you!
5th Graders Visit Fort Snelling
The fifth graders have been studying Minnesota history. During their fur trade discussion they learned about Fort Snelling and the importance of building the fort for the state of Minnesota. Recently, the fifth graders were able to visit Fort Snelling and see the information in their textbook come alive! They were able to sit in an old school house, visit a soldier's home, and see what a hospital would have looked like in the 19th-century.
Voice Lessons Offered
Want to work on your singing voice this summer? Mrs. Douglas will be offering private lessons at St. Stephen's this summer for any student in grades 5-8. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Douglas at hdouglas@ststephenchurch.org for more information.
Reading/Math Classes Offered
It's important to schedule reading and math practice in the summer to prevent summer loss. Research shows that most young people experience this learning loss when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer months. To keep your child refreshed in academic basics, enroll them in summer reading and math classes at St. Stephen's School with Mrs. Tyminski and Mrs. Lysdahl. We will offer one hour classes each in reading and math, grouped according to grades: Kindergarten; 1st-2nd Grades; and 3rd - 5th grade. The classes will be held on Tuesdays in June and July. For further information please contact either:
We will be having a "Move Ahead Day" on May 23rd from 8-10am where each grade will have a chance to try out the next grade level (for example, 2nd grade will move up to 3rd grade). We will be inviting all our new Kindergarten students into our school to learn about becoming a student in St. Stephen's Kindergarten. We are excited for our students to prepare for the upcoming school year!
Upcoming Events
May 12 - 2nd Grade Moms and Muffins
May 16 - Kindergarten Mothers Day Tea
May 19 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 22 - 4th Grade Field Trip
May 23 - Band Concert 6:30 PM
May 23 - Move Ahead Day
May 25 - 1st Grade Field Trip
May 25 - Science Museum Presentation for Grades 3-5
May 26 - Track and Field Day - No Lunches in Cafeteria
