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Your Weekly STCS news & updates
Message from the Principal:

Happy Wednesday and I hope that you all are well and hanging in there. As we enter into week 2 of our Distance Learning Program (DLP) we thank you for your flexibility and patience. Our teachers are working diligently to make their lessons streamlined and accessible. We are working to integrate more "face time" into our daily instruction too! The staff and I appreciate the support you are showing your child as they continue their education at home.We miss seeing you and your child and the daily personal interactions we had with you all.
 
We continue to keep all our STCS families in our prayers as we know this is a very trying time for all. It's so easy to get consumed with the "half tos" but we hope you are able to slow down and have some quality family time throughout the week too!
 
As mentioned in last week's video newsletter, our school will remain closed through April 19. We will continue with our DLP through Wednesday April 8, then transition into Easter Break, April 9-19.
As of now we are tentatively set to be back on campus Monday, April 20th.
 
We realize that our children may be going stir crazy and meeting up with friends gives all involved a bit of a break however, playdates and social gathering are still not recommended by the CDC. If necessary, please limit to a small group of no more than 10 and keep it outside maintaining appropriate social distancing. Please continue to keep you and your family safe and healthy by following the CDC's recommendations mentioned below. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html
Attention Preschool though 3rd Grade Parents:
With the extension of our Distance Learning Program the preschool through 3rd grade teachers have compiled packets for the students to use over the next two weeks. Please swing by Friday morning from 7:30am -10 am to grab these items.

**This process will differ from the previous pick up as we'll be distibuting items in a "drivethru" manner. Cars will enter at the light, make a right into the front lot and receive the packets from the staff. To maintain social distancing, please do not get out of your car, items will be handed to you through your window. Cars may exit out the northwest corner of the front lot or loop around and exit at the light. Details shown in the image below.
A Note from the Health Care Office:

If there are any families needing to pick up their child's medications from Mrs. Ron's office please email her or Mrs. Zander and the items will also be available during the "Drive Thru" pick up this Friday from 7:30-10am.
Please see the map above for details on entering and picking up items.
"Specials" Lesson Access
Our students in grades 3-8 are rocking and rolling as they navigate all their subjects in one location in Google Classroom. We want to make accessing information easier for the parents for our kindergarteners through 2nd graders, so we have compiled all the "specials" lessons into one place. This includes P.E, Music, Spanish, Art, Library and Technology. We hope this helps to streamline access!
Click th link below to access:
A note from the parish about Sacraments...
 2nd and 3rd Grade Families ,
We know there is great concern as to whether or not the third grade students will receive their sacraments on May 1. The parish received the following statement from the Diocese of Phoenix regarding the schedule of Confirmation:
Confirmations – All Confirmations will be canceled through the end of April. 
Bishop Olmsted is granting faculties for pastors to celebrate Confirmation for all that have been cancelled.

We are very sorry we are unable to give more direction and guidance. We know family and friends want to purchase plane tickets to fly to Arizona to celebrate the sacraments with you. Please advise them about the current circumstances.

We'll be in touch as soon as we know more. Teacher will be provided with some additional resources to help our children continue looking forward to their sacrament.
 
Gina Keating
Children’s Faith Formation & Sacraments

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Additional Resources:
Please continue to help "slow the spread" by following health recomendations and staying up to date with these sites:
CDC