Important dates for the 2017-2018 School Year:
September 23rd
Lobster Bake
September 29th
October 6th
Faculty Retreat
No school for students
October 7th
Homecoming Parish Picnic
October 9th
Columbus Day
School will be closed
October 12
General HSA meeting - open to all parents
Stapleton Hall
October 13th
High School Fair - School Gymnasium
October 15
Public Open House
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
"Parents" Rosary
Join our "Parents" Rosary led by St. Aloysius Parents - All are Welcome!
Wednesdays from September-June
8:15 AM Chapel
Contact: Mary Ellen Meyer
Faith, Fun & Friendship Fair
Would you like to be an example for your children?
Come to the Faith, Fun & Friendship Fair the weekend of Sept 30/
Oct 1st
in the gym. Find out all the wonderful ministries where you can share, and show your children that you give of your time and gifts. There are opportunities to volunteer as families, too! Wouldn't you like to be their inspiration? Click HERE for more information.
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Mexico needs our help! Mrs. Adriana Heger will be collecting donations to be sent to help the families impacted by the recent devastating earthquakes.
Click HERE for more information.
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Paul Effman Music Lessons
Music lessons begin September 29 after school. Click
HERE for more information and for the form to sign up.
Please Note Our New School Email Addresses
We are transitioning to a new email address for all staff and students. Please use the following naming protocol when emailing teachers:
"[email protected]"
Do you have news to share?
Please email pictures and information to us at
[email protected] by noon on Thursday to be included in that week's newsletter. Thank you!
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Admissions and Counseling News
High School Fair - Friday, October 13
Dear 7th and 8th Grade Parents,
If you haven't already decided on a high school for your child, I encourage you to attend our High School Fair on Friday, October 13th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the gymnasium for our 7th and 8th grade students and their parents! We currently have 15 high school Admission representatives scheduled to attend. Please do not hesitate to visit me with any questions you may have about the admission process.
Even if you have already made your decision, this is a great opportunity to come and talk with your school's Admissions Rep. Face time is always valuable!!
Sincerely,
Mrs Linnane
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We know our teachers are great teachers, but here are some things you don't know.
This week featuring Mr.Mahony
(1st Grade)
1.) If I could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be?
I would invite the Roman Emperor Claudius. He was born with cerebral palsy, and a variety of physical challenges. Yet, he was the most generous and civic minded of all the Caesars.
2.)
What is your favorite ice cream?
Vanilla chip is my favorite ice cream. No contest!
3.)
List the best 3 things about yourself.
Let's see. Well, I love to laugh. I greatly enjoy the company of children...First Graders, especially. And I'm a pretty good cook. You can ask my wife. Or my kids.
4.)
If you were trapped on a deserted island, what book would you want to have with you and why?
If I were trapped on a deserted island, I would want to have a copy of The View from Saturday, by E.L. Konigsburg. If you don't know it, it's a book about a group of elementary students and the teacher who advises their debate team. But it's really about being a true friend, as a child, and as an adult, and having courage and doing the right thing.
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Angel Fund
Please make your 2017-18 Angel Fund donation today!
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Dear Parents,
As we transition from summer to fall, I would like to thank all the parents and students for their patience and cooperation!
The drop off and dismissal procedures have gone very smoothly and has ensured full participation during morning prayer which directly has contributed to an efficient academic schedule for the entire day. One inspired comment that came from a second grade parent from her daughter read "I love walking to class by myself, because I feel like an 8th grader, only shorter, but I will get there one day". This new found independence is what I am most proud to instill in our students!
Also, I appreciate that the parents and caregivers are monitoring the safety of their children after school hours. We kindly ask that you continue this safety procedure. As a reminder, children are not permitted to play on the Stapleton Hall property.
The kick off to our 8-week After School programs: Chess, Robotics Engineering, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Art Sculpture, and American Girl Doll Club are off to a great start! Special kudos to Kaloyan Dimitrov who has stepped up to volunteer with the Robotic Engineering club as part of his community service hours!
Please pray for those who are joining Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on the Historic Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington DC, for the Dedication of the Shrine to Honor all Young People. A live broadcast can be seen on EWTN - channel 35 tomorrow, on September 23rd.
Just a gentle reminder, please be sure to check in with the security guard and/or the main office when coming in and out of the school building.
Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka
Principal
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Kindergarten -
Click HERE for a copy of the Kindergarten Newsletter
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Important HSA Events
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9/30 & 10/1 - Family Portrait - Click
HERE for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to submit forms for the West Point Father/son football game has been extended one more week. Click
HERE and
HERE for more information.
11/4 - Sound Tigers Family Fun Day - Click
HERE
for flyer
The Helping Hands Team needs your help!
The St. A's Helping Hands Team is planning to do school beautification projects and to decorate the exterior of the school throughout the year. The Team will work to create a warm and welcoming environment with seasonal and holiday decorations. Now, the Team is collecting unwanted holiday decorations to be reworked/reused at St. A's. Will you help us? Perhaps you have a bag of jumbled Christmas lights? Or Grandma has some plastic pumpkins she is not using? Please bring unwanted decorations to the big blue bin in the Parents' Corner by September 29th! Thank you.
PARENT-TO-PARENT UPDATE
Here is a new way to have your kids earn their community service hours or just lend their time to brighten someone else's day:
The Adopt a Grandparent Program is a wonderful opportunity to help our community and enrich the life of senior citizens.
Please see attached flyer
HERE for details.
PLEASE also continue to send your business cards and information so we can build a business directory for our school community.
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Athletics Corner
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PEP RALLY!!
Wow! Today's Pep Rally showed so much school spirit! Thanks to all the parents and students for your participation. Enjoy some photos from this fun event!
GO BULLDOGS!
 
COMING SOON! Basketball! Click
HERE for more information.
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