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Dear Parents-
We celebrated Mother’s Day last Sunday, a day that recognizes the importance of mothers. Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mother’s Day with a special message, where he noted that mother’s are honored and respected in the Church, “Mothers share uniquely in the creative, life-giving work of God. In the vocation of motherhood, women provide the nurturing, sacrificial love that is the beating heart of the home. God showers mothers with abundant graces to fulfill their many obligations.”
Last Saturday, Father Tom and Father David concelebrated a beautiful First Holy Communion Mass with our second grade students! The uncertain weather did not put a damper on the spirits of the very excited students. The church was filled with happy families and friends who played a huge role in educating these precious students in the truths of our faith. Heart-felt thanks also to Mrs. Moskowitz who worked tirelessly to get our students ready for this day, as well as Mrs. Valcicak and Ms. Allbright. We also celebrated the first communion of some older students and we congratulate them as well! Please keep all these innocent children in your prayers.
Parents are reminded that no student is permitted to carry medication to school to self-medicate. If a student is required to receive a dose of medication...of whatever type, including OTC…during the school day, parents must comply with the requirements found in the handbook for the administration of medications. All medication must be locked in the clinic during the school day, and administered only by trained personnel. Please comply with this serious safety mandate.
It’s class party/ field day/ end-of-year activity season!! Are you compliant with the child protection program? If not, YOU MAY NOT VOLUNTEER. Please take the time now to reach out to Beth Covert (bcovert@sjcherndon.org) and complete the requirements. Compliance with the program is a Diocesan mandate, and no one at SJS can waive the requirement. If you are not compliant, you will not be allowed to volunteer during any of the school events.
Please pay attention to this requirement as we can not override or ignore this mandate, and unfortunately, it happens that parents have to be turned away from an event disappointed… as are the kids. A quick email to Mrs. Covert confirms your status. We look forward to seeing everyone who wants to volunteer at events!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 18, and join us for the PTO General Meeting, 7:00PM. This is a great opportunity to connect one last time before summer break!
Pray for the end of gun violence, and for the conversion of hearts filled with hate.
As always, if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
Refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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