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Reminder: Friday, September 23, is a NOON DISMISSAL - aftercare will be open until 4:30 p.m.

              Mr. McLaughlin's Tuesday Tidbits Overview

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Dear Parents,

I'd like to thank our families for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Hurricane Harvey fundraiser last week. In one day the NJHS was able to raise $6,381 for the hurricane victims. These funds will be matched by the NCEA and sent to the victims in Texas. I'd like to recognize the amazing efforts of our NJHS members, to insure for the success of this important service initiative.

On behalf of our school community, I'd like to thank the following parents for catering and facilitating this year's STS room mom meeting: Mrs. Pattison, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Latowicz, and our Room Mom coordinator, Mrs. McCarthy. A special word of thanks to our amazing 7th and 8th grade students who provided babysitting services for the children of our room moms. Thanks to all!

Last Friday, 9/15, our eighth grade students participated in the first middle school spirituality retreat of this school year. In the coming months all of our middle school students will participate in these important retreats to help them deepen their relationship with our Lord and grow in love in the Catholic Faith. If you would like to assist with one or more of these student retreats, please contact our guidance counselor, Mrs. Beth Henry.
 
This Thursday, 9/21 at 7:00 am, we will kick off our first All Pro Dad Breakfast of the school year, in the school cafeteria. All STS dads and their children are invited and encouraged to attend. 
   
STS is in need of quality substitute teachers. Subsequently, we will be hosting our first Substitute Teacher Job Fair on Thursday, 9/28 from 8:00 am till 2:00 pm.
The Saint Timothy PTO Board invites you to take this brief survey to help them with their planning efforts for the upcoming school year.  Please take the time to answer the questions which include your chance to VOTE for the 2018 AUCTION THEME to be held March 4, 2018 at the Dulles Hilton.  The survey will remain open until Sept. 28. Click here to complete the survey.
Thank you so much for your strong support of our wonderful school.

God Bless You,
 
Mr. Joseph M. McLaughlin
Principal
retreat

nurses corner
 
Clinic Update:   Many students were seen for colds with sinus headaches, stomach aches, and skins rashes/bug bites.  Some stomach aches were related to being hungry and skipping breakfast. Please make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast and lunch.  Before packing your child's snack, please be aware of classroom allergies posted on each home room web page.  All classrooms in our school are Peanut/Nut-Free.  
 
vision and hearing
Tomorrow is the annual STS Vision and Hearing Screening 
for 3rd & 7th graders and some Kindergarten students. 
Parental permission is required. Please return the blue permission forms by tomorrow. 
  
Many Blessings,
Julianne Duffy, RN, BSN
Mary K. Rogowski, RN, FNP, MSN

Hurricane Harvey


AllPro Dad's Breakfast
Allpro
Thursday, September 21st
7 a.m. in the Cafeteria

Team up with other STS Dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast and a 45-minute program of fatherhood and family topics. You'll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best Dad you can be, and you'll strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time.
To RSVP click  here.



volunteers
The Saint Timothy School Volunteer Program
The one place to sign up and log your hours!

STS Volunteer Spotlight

The Parish International Festival is coming up on September 30th and there are still many opportunities to support the Parish and earn your volunteer hours.  All Signs ups for games, food, and beverage donations are NON VIRTUS and available on the festival website 

We have immediate needs in the next week for the following:
We have also recently  added several new opportunities to earn volunteer hours:
To see the details of these events, create an account, or log your hours please visit the volunteer website .

Thank you to all of our Parent volunteers who came to help assemble Race for Education packets last week it was a huge success!  
We also appreciate all of those who have signed up for all the activities this week as we know many hands were needed.  
Once again, thank you for your continued support!

Once again, thank you for your continued support!
  • If you have any questions about volunteering or how to create an account on Track it Forward please feel free to reach out to Carrie Ladowicz.
 
afterschool clubs
  Join in the fun during our After School Activities! Clubs are enrolling now and will begin mid- to late- September! Click here to sign up for the Silver Knights Chess Club, STEM Club, Ecology Club, Craft Club, Mission Commission, Choir. (More information coming next week on LEGO Club!)

Dive into some good books then battle it out testing your knowledge against students from other schools! All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Walker in the Battle of the Books Club! 
Sign up  here today!

Picture Day
 
  Our 6th Annual Race for Education Will Be Here Soon!
Save the Dates:
November 2nd and 3rd - Preschool
November 3rd - Kindergarten through 8th grade
Pre-kickoff information will be going home with your oldest child this week, 
so please check their backpacks.
Many hands are needed prior, during and after this event. 
Please sign up to volunteer.

Mr. McLaughlin is now allowing all students to wear the new quarter zips in place of the sweaters. The same dress code rules apply for Middle School wearing quarter zips as sweaters.

LAST CHANCE to purchase Spirit Wear! This is the last opportunity to get 10% off the quarter zip, the code is  2017 St. Timothy SWAG 10% off . The code will stop working  Thursday  ( September 21 ) at  midnight .
Questions? Email Sara Cinotti


Are you clipping Box Tops? 

We collect them! Each one is worth 10ยข for our school. We'll have contests in October and February. The class with the most wins! Please send your Box Tops to school in a ziplock bag marked with your child's homeroom, or drop them in one of our
collection bins located in the school's front office and parish vestibule.

Also, check out the new Box Top Bonus app ! Using it, you can find offers, scan receipts, and earn points. There are offers for up to 100 points. That's up to $10 for one scanned receipt!

 
From the Hospitality Committee
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered and made snacks for all our wonderful room moms. We appreciate your support! If your items were on a plate or container, they may be picked up in the front office.


Tiger Spiritwear



The Tiger Closet will be open Frida ys
 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Now is a great time to stock up on uniforms for the coming school year. If you have any uniforms to donate to the closet, kindly drop them off in the school office. Thank you!






teaparty
Moms, Grandmothers & Teachers of St Timothy School 
You are invited to an 
Afternoon Tea 
sponsored by the Women of "Walking with Purpose"
on 
Sunday, September 24th
 2-4 p.m.
 in the St. Timothy School Cafeteria 
Food, Fellowship 
and our guest speaker
Kathleen Wilson, founder of Mary's Shelter

 Cost: $10. REFRESHMENTS SERVED. Please register by dropping payment in the parish office or by contacting  Marsha Jacobeen  or call  703-378-2660 


2017 Junior High Youth Ministry
 September 23 Kick -Off 
Following Saturday's this fall 10/14 - 10/21 - 11/11 - 11/18 - 12/2 - 12/9 
6:30 - 8:30 pm School Cafeteria 
Dinner Fun, & Faith 
Contact: Andy Miller amiller@sttimothyparish.org

The International Festival is quickly approaching!
Saturday, September 30th

Advance Ticket Sales after ALL Masses! 
The next two weekends buy your tickets to the 5th Annual International Festival and avoid the long lines. 

Admission is Free! 
Tickets for the purchase of Food in the Food Court can be purchased in $5, $10 & $20 increments.
 Wristbands for the KIDS to enjoy all the games ALL DAY long are $5.00 each (for ages 5 and older) 

Free bands for those 4 and under. Families $10.00 for up to 6 (siblings only). Raffle Tickets $1 a chance to win $100 on the hour throughout the Festival Sept. 30th Questions contact: tmiller@sttimothyparish.org


Living Rosary & Our Lady from Around the World 
Living rosary will begin after the 9:00 am Mass Saturday, Sept. 30th. This year we would love to have the parts of the rosary shared in as many languages as possible. And we are also looking for statues and images of Our Lady from Around the World that will be on display throughout the day at the International Festival-Sign up at www.sttimothyfestival.org or contact Sandy Ralston with questions sandy@aboutralston.com

craft fair

37th Annual St Timothy's Arts & Craft Fair 
 Saturday, November 18, 2017
 in the St. Timothy School. 
Applications can be found on the St. Timothy website under Apostolic Service. www.sttimothyparish.org 
Questions contact Terri Miller 703-266-8972 or tmiller@sttimothyparish.org 


charity walk run
10th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run  
Join St Vincent de Paul 
 Saturday, September 30, 2017 
for the Friends of the Poor Walk. 
Registration is at 9:30 am. 
Walk begins at 10:00 am. 
We will proceed from the food pantry near the bus barn
 to Elanor C Lawrence park and back. 
You can also register online to either walk or donate to a walker at www.fopwalk.org.

Two Minute Virtue by Bishop Burbidge
Two Minute Virtue by Bishop Burbidge
Upcoming Events:
  • Wednesday, September 20th - Lions Club Vision & Hearing Test (3rd & 7th grade)
  • Wednesday & Thursday, September 20th & 21st - Picture Days (Traditional Uniform)
  • Thursday, September 21st - AllPro Dad's Breakfast 7 a.m. (Cafeteria)
  • Friday, September 22nd - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development Day
  • Friday, September 29th - NOON DISMISSAL
  • Saturday, September 30th - Parish International Festival
  • Monday, October 9th - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day! 
  • Tuesday, October 10th - Students begin wearing their "traditional uniform"
  • Friday, October 27th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
  • Thursday & Friday, November 9th & 10th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Conference
  • 8th graders babysitting
    A big game of Duck, Duck, Goose played during the Room Mother's Tea.                   (Our 8th graders are awesome babysitters!!)
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