Dear Families, 

It gave me great joy to see many of our school children in attendance at the 9:30 Mass last Sunday. Next week, August 20th, I am hoping to see a big turnout of our families at the parish picnic where Mass will be celebrated at 10:00. It is a joyous occasion with opportunities to engage with our faith-filled community in a gorgeous setting. The Lord said, “Wherever two or more gather in my name, there am I among them.” (Mt. 18:20) I hope to see you there!

Monday, August 21st, our opening day is a minimum day with dismissal at noon. Because the eclipse takes place at 10:14 AM, we will have the children outside for an early recess and bring them in to see on screen the eclipse. Some children may have protective glasses so as to be able to go outside and see the total eclipse, but for the safety of all, I am asking you to understand we will NOT be taking children out to see the eclipse unless you, their parent, is here to be with them. It is just too difficult to be sure that every child with glasses has them on correctly and doesn’t take them off. One teacher and 20 or more children does not allow for close enough supervision. We will make it our focus so all of the students can go home and talk about what they viewed on screen. Thank you for your understanding.

Uniform Attire: Please refer to the uniform policy for all students before purchasing clothing or shoes and socks for your child/ren. Especially on Wednesdays when we attend our all school Masses, full uniform attire must be worn. Clothing should be purchased at Bancroft Uniforms so that it is indeed uniform attire.

Newly Restored Courtyard Tables: You will notice the beautiful lunch tables we now can sit at in our courtyard. We had them powder coated over the summer and they are looking brand new. To keep them as clean as possible, I am suggesting your child has a placemat in his/her lunch bag to put below the lunch bag. Mrs. Campbell has an idea for making the placemats but until we are able to have the children make these, please put a placemat in each lunch bag that can be rolled up and taken home each day. Spills on it will be easily wiped off and then you can wash the placemat each week.

Also, I would like to ask a huge favor of all families whose children bring juice boxes in their lunches. Please remove all the plastic wrappers around the straws on those boxes so we do not have them flying all over our playground.

Festival T-Shirts: The Festival T-shirt, designed by Sophia F. in the 6th grade, will be sold the first day of school for $10. Students may wear their Festival T-Shirt every Friday until Festival weekend!

School Office: During our Wednesday morning Mass when school begins the office will be closed from 8:10-9:15 so that all staff may attend Mass. This is part of a directive in our WASC document.

Scrip:Beginning the first day of school Scrip will be sold out of the Parish Office and the School Office. Please allow up to 2 weeks for special orders.

2017-2018 School Calendar: Please click here to view.