Dear parents and families, 

"In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit.” - St. Paul

Tonight our 8th graders will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Drummond met and interviewed each student, and Bishop Burbidge will be speaking with them prior to Mass, these meetings, partnered with Mrs. Howard's extraordinary guidance, ensures they are most definitely prepared.  Please keep them in your prayers as they take this next important step in their spiritual journey towards Christ. 

A huge congratulations to our school band and Dr. Little for receiving 3rd place at the Hershey Park Band Competition! Advanced Bank has worked incredibly hard this year and it is wonderful for the hours of practice and their talent to be recognized. 

Tomorrow our fourth graders take a trip back in time to Colonial Days! They will be out of the classroom and conducting arts and crafts just like they were back in one of the 13 original colonies. There is also a new play the students will be performing. They students have been tirelessly practicing the play and the Virginia Reel, so please join us for the colonial action!

We are in desperate need of volunteers for Field Day next week. Traditionally two parents from each grade have been required to come and assist the students during games. Mr. Muha and the 8th graders have a slew of fun and exciting games for everyone, but you can't spell Young Outside Fun without  Y.O.U! If you can volunteer, please email Mr. Muha at [email protected]. 

We are still on the lookout for PTO officers for next year. This is a very important element of our school and necessary to the success of all in our community. If you are interested in volunteering for a position, please email Mr. Cinalli at [email protected]. 

The final day of school this year will be on June 9th. PreK's last day is June 1st. Our 8th graders' final day will be on June 7th. 

There will be a McDonald's Spirit Night tomorrow from 5:30-7:30. There is a rumor Ronald McDonald himself will be in attendance!

Next week, June 1st, our 8th graders will be performing Mulan Jr at 6:30, Off-Broadway in the school auditorium. Please be sure to mark it on your calendar and attend. From the practice I've seen, this will be a show you don't want to miss!

God bless,

Daniel Cinalli

Principal

Achieving weekly exercise goals can be difficult at first, however, there are many ways to keep exercise part of your weekly routine.  Some suggestions to help you find the time to exercise and keep yourself motivated are:

* Set aside specific days and times for exercise so it becomes part of your regular routine.
* Exercise with someone else, such as your spouse, your children, your friends or your dog.
* Participate in a variety of activities so boredom doesn't set in.
* Start with 10 minute intervals, then add more minutes each time you exercise.
* Mix both moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activities during the same week.

Stay healthy,

Mrs. Jarvis, RN

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