Footsteps Newsletter
vol 5                                                                                                          Issue  8
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Fundraising deadline 10/11/19!

Reminder 10/15/19 we have a two hour delay.  No AM ext day & no AM snack.  Doors open at 10:55 AM



PLEASE remember that school starts at 8:00 AM!  Students may not be admitted to class after 8:30 unless there is a valid reason for late drop off.  It is very important for students to be part of the AM routines and procedures.  Thank you in advance.



Please note that classroom Halloween celebrations are on 11/1 not 10/31 as previously stated.
I f you have 5 minutes, check out this video from Harvard on child development.  There is also a link for ways to help children develop critical skills for success in the classroom and in life!

"Executive function and self-regulation  skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. Just as an air traffic control system at a busy airport safely manages the arrivals and departures of many aircraft on multiple runways, the brain needs this skill set to filter distractions, prioritize tasks, set and achieve goals, and control impulses."  

Executive Function Video

Winter Sports 
Most Blessed Sacrament Basketball sign up begins soon!  It is offered to ages preschool and up!   Most Blessed Sacrament's sign up will begin September 30th and end on November 8th.  Players are required to be a student or a parishioner of the church. Practice will begin for Pre-K through 2nd in January. Registration is $25.and can be done by completing forms and paying fees online (see link below)
Pre-K . Fees are due by November 8th. If you have any questions please feel free to email our Athletic Director, Nicole Ortiz, at  [email protected].

Other parishes also have sports please check with your parish. If they do not offer and you would like your child(ren) to play please email me and we will work something out

 Forms
St. Catherine and St. Clement Parishes will be hosting a blood drive Monday Oct. 21st 2 PM- 7 PM in St. Catherine of Siena Gym.  To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code STCLEMCATH


School Cancellations and Delays & Notifications
 
  1. Look for "Washington Local" delays or closings on the news or via news station alerts.  
  2. Sign up for Remind to have alerts sent to you via text or email about delays/closings,  event reminders like picture day, field trips, special activities etc.                                              
  3.. Check FB for updates
                      
*Remind will also be used to notify you if there is an emergency or concern that you need to be made aware of immediately.
9/17/19-Fall Fundraiser starts (delayed due to vendor issue)
10/15/19-2 hr delay-NO AM Extended Day-Doors open
                9:55 AM
10/19/19-11-1 PM Trunk or Treat RSVP by 10/11
10/29/19 & 10/30/19 Picture days
11/1/19-Classroom celebrations-Halloween
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Click below to download a 2019-2020 School Calendar


We are blessed to be a part of the development of your child!  Please contact us if you have any concerns, questions or comments.

Blessings,

Chris Kummer
Director
St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center

"Prepare your child for the path not the path for your child."  ~ Unknown


 St. Catherine of Siena 
Early Childhood Education Center 
 1155 Corbin Rd
Toledo, Ohio 43612
419-478-9900
ckummer@stcatherineearlyed.org