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Saint Timothy Catholic School
Tuesday Tidbits
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
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Dear Parents,
I'd like to congratulate our middle school students on their outstanding performance on this year's High School Exemption Exams for Algebra and Geometry. All of our students who took this year's Algebra exam passed with an average score of 93%. Our 7th grade Algebra students all passed and earned an average grade of 98%. Finally, all of our 8th grade Geometry students passed their exemption exam, with an average score of 97%. Congratulations to our amazing students and our outstanding teachers, Mrs. Venafro, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Minarik and Mrs. Long!
I'd like to share some staffing changes for the 2017 - 18 school year. I am sorry to announce that the following teachers will not be returning to STS next year; Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Byrnes and Mrs. Covington.
Mrs. Wright has decided to spend time with the newest member of her family, her new son, Alexander. We wish her and her family much joy together this coming year.
Mrs. Byrnes husband recently received a job transfer, so the Byrnes family will be moving this summer. We wish them safe travel and continued blessings.
Mrs. Covington has decided to leave at the end of the year. We wish her much success and contentment in her future career pursuits.
We thank these amazing, dedicated and passionate education professionals for sharing their love of learning with our entire community. You will be greatly missed and will remain in our prayers
I am pleased to announce that we have a new second grade teacher. STS parent, Mrs. Elizabeth Spaulding. Mrs. Spaulding comes to the STS instructional team with over 14 years of teaching experience. She holds a B.S. (Elementary and Special Education) from the University of Delaware and an M.A. (Reading and Literacy) from Walden University. She also holds a VA license with endorsements in Elementary Education (Pre-K to 8th) and Special Education (Pre-K to 12th). Mrs. Spaulding will be taking on Mrs. Byrnes' class.
Please know that we are currently interviewing numerous credentialed candidates for the open teaching positions and will keep you posted on our hiring decisions.
In the next week, our Enrollment Management committee will be sending out our annual parent satisfaction survey. We ask that you please participate in the survey as your feedback will guide our efforts in developing our annual strategic school improvement plan. As has been the tradition in past years, we will conduct a drawing of all the survey participates for a $500 award. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
As promised, here is the new pricing schedule for next year's Aftercare program. As you can see we have made significant reductions in our fee schedule to accommodate the needs of our families. We have reduced our monthly, daily and multiple child rates by an average of 30% across the board.
Monthly
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K - 8: $300
Pre-K: $350
Daily:
K-8 -
$25
Pre-K - $30
Multiple Children (flat rate) -
K-8 - $600
Pre-K - $700
PreK & K-8 - $650
Middle school parents, please note that we will be collecting the Chromebooks and power cords on Monday, 6/12. 6th and 7th grade students are asked to return them to Ms. Nash or Mrs. Cowan in the STEM Lab.
The Power school parent portal will be closed on Thursday, 6/8, so teachers can enter their grades.
I am extremely pleased to announce that all four of our PTO Executive officers will be returning next year for a second year. They did an amazing job this year and we are so blessed to have them back. As is the case every year, we will still provide every family with an option to cast their vote for each officer position. Attached, please find a ballot that includes boxes for each position. We ask that you please cast your vote.
Cast your votes
here
for our PTO Officers for next year.
The final deadline for yearbooks is
June 9th! There are still about 50 left. Parents can ONLY purchase their yearbooks ONLINE by clicking on this
link. Even if you order your yearbook online, students will have them for the school wide yearbook signing on
Tuesday, June 13th at 9:30 in the gym and cafeteria.
Just a reminder if you want to see events as they happen at school follow us:
Saint Timothy Catholic School remains committed to providing our students with an individualized, supportive, faith based learning environment. I greatly appreciate your active support of our wonderful school.
As always I welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.
God Bless You,
Mr. Joseph M. McLaughlin
8th Grade lunch with Father Weymes! An 18 year tradition!
We love you Father Weymes!
You are a wonderful cook and a gracious host!
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Clinic News:
A first aid kit and EpiPen emergency box are now mounted on the wall in the school kitchen. The first aid kit and Epipens are for emergency use only.
Many STS staff are certified in CPR/AED and First Aid. We encourage everyone to learn how to perform CPR since CPR with early use of an AED saves lives.
Always note the locations of an AED wherever you go, especially at our school and church: outside of school main office, entrance to middle school, and vestibule of the church.
End of Year Clinic Reminders:
Parents of students with EpiPens, inhalers or other medication in the STS clinic:
please remember to come to the clinic on the last day of school to pick up and sign out medications. At that time, we will give you new medications forms so you have plenty of time to have them completed before the first day of school.
Please be aware that any medication not picked up from the clinic within one week of the summer dismissal will be disposed of according to state regulations.
Attention Parents of Rising 6th graders:
Remember to send in proof of your child's Tdap immunization before the first of day of school. We sent home letter to all 5 th grade parents about this requirement.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Julianne Duffy, RN, BSN
Mrs. Mary K. Rogowski, MSN, RN, FNP
Special shout out to Centreville Firestation 417 for giving the Malek family a ride to school today!! YOU are the BEST!
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Input and Volunteers Needed for the STS Technology Committee Genius Hour Sessions.
The STS Technology Committee-responsible for investigating new technologies to better foster 21st Century skills in students and teachers; identifying specific goals for technology upgrades and acquisitions; and developing and maintaining the STS Technology Plan defining STS's future vision of technology integration and usage-needs your input and assistance. Among the committee's initiatives, we are supporting "Genius Hour" sessions in 8th grade this coming year. We are looking for parents with a background or interest in the following areas (or other STEM-related areas!) to help with these short sessions:
- Mobile App development
- Forensics
- Genetic Engineering
- Synthetic Biology
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hardware Hacking/Tinkering
- RF Hacking
- Neurosciences
- Artificial Intelligence
- Commercial Space Launch
If you may be able to help with any of these sessions or sessions in other similar STEM areas in the 2017-2018 academic year, please contact
Brian Mazanec
. As always, the committee also seeks parents' general input and feedback on how technology is being used in the classroom and ideas to improve its utilization and impact in enhancing learning.
Math fun - learning formulas for measurement!
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St. Timothy School Cub Scout Pack 146 is hosting an informational
Join Scouting Night
Wednesday June 21st
7 p.m. -
School Cafeteria
We'll have games for the boys outside while discussing Scouts with the adults.
The St. Timothy School Cub Scout Pack 146 is open to boys in grades K through 5th grade.
Silent Retreat join Father Schierer for a One Day Retreat on
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Prior registration is required and seating is limited. For more information or to register; please contact
Delores Nelson
Registration forms are located in the vestibule of St. Timothy Church.
This summer STS will be offering a program called "SummerNet," It is St. Timothy School's summer program available to all STS students who will be in 1st - 6th grade during the 2017-2018 school year. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth for each child. SummerNet gets its name because the word "net" is involved in the three main components of the program: faith, soccer, and technology.
For more information please click
here
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or you can email
Mr..David Scoffone
with specific questions.
Vacation Bible School
July 11- 15th
This years VBS program theme is
Tracking Mary Mysteries & Messages
All Aboard the Queen of Heaven Express. Click here for registration.
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, June 7th - 6th Grade Patrol Party & 8th Grade Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, June 8th - School Mass 9 a.m. & 8th Grade Farewell
Friday, June 9th - Kindergarten Graduation 10 a.m. & 8th Grade Graduation 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 12th - NOON DISMISSAL
Tuesday, June 13th - School wide year book signing - NOON DISMISSAL
Wednesday, June 14th - NOON DISMISSAL & Moving UP Day! LAST DAY OF SCHOOL !
Sunday, August 27th - Back to School Coffee Following 9 a.m. Mass
Monday, August 28th-- 1st Day of School! Welcome Back!! Sunday, August 27th - Back to School Coffee Following 9 a.m. Mass
Monday, August 28th-- 1st Day of School! Welcome Back!!
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"S.T.S."
Service Tradition Scholarship
Saint Timothy Catholic School serves God by providing each child with an individualized approach, academic excellence, rich Catholic traditions, a solid foundation in the Catholic faith, and opportunities to serve the community.
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