The SNS Community Staying Connected
SNS will return to IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION next Wednesday, 5/5. 
All students are invited to dress down for a goodwill donation to support the 8th grade graduation activities and gift to the school. Students who choose not to dress down will be expected to wear the spring uniform. Details about the Dress Down Day will be sent next week. Transportation will be provided as normal, lunch will be served per the May lunch menu, and CARES will be offered after-school.  

THANK YOU to all the school families who supported the Square1 Art and Stock Pound Cake fundraisers. Over $2,600 was raised for the SNS Home & School Association. We appreciate your generosity.       
Saturday, 5/1
SNS First Holy Communion, 9:00 AM
Wednesday, 5/5
Return to in-person instruction
Friday, 5/7
May Procession, 8:45 AM
Wednesday, 5/12
In-person instruction
A SPECIAL EVENING WITH ORLY WAHBA
The Chester County Intermediate Unit will be hosting a special event on Thursday, 5/20 at 7:00 PM with Orly Wahba, an educator, entrepreneur, author, inspirational speaker, and community activist who is passionate about inspiring and motivating people to be the best they can be. Ms. Wahba travels around the world sharing her ideas of kindness and the idea that showing kindness to another person is infectious, almost like a "boomerang affect". 
FACTS APPLICATIONS
FACTS tuition assistance applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. FACTS Tuition Application
Please contact Mrs. Link at clink@stnorbert.org or Mrs. Hennessy at mkhennessy@stnorbert.org if you have questions or need assistance with the application process.
WAWA SHORTI HOAGIE COUPONS are perfect to use for lunches and dinners on the go. Save yourself a little time while supporting the 8th grade.
SUMMER CAREER ACADEMIES
The Technical College High School Summer Career Academies and Culinary Camp will be providing full-day, weekly, hands-on programs for rising 6th to 9th graders using state of the art technology this summer. 
ST. JOSEPH PREP BOY’S LACROSSE CAMP
St. Joe's Prep will be running a two-day lacrosse camp at the Proving Grounds on 7/12 and 7/13, 9:00 AM to 12 NOON. The emphasis will be face-off instruction with All-American Zach Cole, goalie instruction, and shooting. The cost of the camp is $100.00 for both days. Refer to this form for more information and to register.
ST. NORBERT COMMUNITY SUMMER CAMP
Get ready for fun in the sun! The St. Norbert Community Camp will be back for 4 weeks of fun and adventures this summer. The camp will be open to all children from 4 years old to 5th grade. From scavenger hunts and tie-dye shirts to water games and making milkshakes, you never know what will happen next. Refer to this form for more information and to register for summer camp.
MYERS COOKING FOR A CAUSE SUMMER CAMP
Join Mrs. Myers for a 1-week half-day summer baking camp. Students will learn various baking techniques to create delectable treats from scratch. All cooking materials will be provided and students will take home a sample of their treats daily along with a recipe. COVID precautions will be in place and masks will be required by all participants.

The baking camp is open to all students in Kindergarten to 5th grade. Students must be at least 5 years old and use bathroom facilities independently. A snack and drink along with recess time will be provided each day. Payment is due by the week prior to the beginning of camp. No refunds will be provided due to sick days or vacation. A portion of the camp fee with go to a charity in need. 

Limited space is available so reserve your spot now!
KEEP YOUR CHILD’S BRAIN STRONG THIS SUMMER 
Summer Solutions is the perfect way to reinforce the skills and concepts your child learned during the year. Summer Solutions only takes a few minutes a day, but the activities strengthen retention by having students systematically review skills learned over previous years using distributed practice. 
 
Use promo code SUMMER3 before April 30, 2021 to receive 10% off orders of 3 or more books. Books will be shipped directly to your home. When ordering, order the grade your child will complete in June. 
St. Norbert Parish will be offering VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL camp from Monday, 6/21 to Friday, 6/25 from 8:45 AM to 12:00 NOON (Mon-Thurs) and 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM (Friday, includes closing Mass and party) 

The "A Wilderness Adventure through the Sacraments" Vacation Bible School camp will take campers on an exciting 5-day adventure learning about the seven sacraments. Gear up for a hike through the wilderness to explore amazing things about Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage and Holy Orders. This adventure-themed VBS is packed with great music, unforgettable games, cool crafts, and interactive lessons that will motivate kids ages 4 to 11 years old to take a journey of faith with Jesus!

The plan right now is for the VBS camp to be in-person–following all guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing. We will utilize the outdoors for our adventure week as much as possible, depending on the weather. 

St. Norbert CaFFE will be running the VBS camp. It is for children ages 4 to 11 years old (Children 12 years and older can serve as helpers). The cost is $50 per child. Space is limited, so please register at your earliest convenience! 

Attention Parents...If you volunteer at VBS for the FULL week, your children can attend for 1/2 price. Please contact Mark Griswold, CaFFE Director, at mgriswold@parish.stnorbert.org if you are interested in helping. Please note: all volunteers must have Safe Environment training/clearances BEFORE the camp week.
Sarah Castaldi
High School: Villa Maria Academy
Favorite SNS memory: Working together on the nativity as a class
Looking forward to in high school: Meeting new people, and having new experiences 
Favorite Quote: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Whom do you look up to the most: I look up to everyone in my family because they have helped me stay on the right path in life.
Angelina D’Antonio
High School: Conestoga High School
Favorite SNS memory: The talent shows/Catholic Schools Week
Looking forward to in high school: Meeting new people 
Favorite Quote: “If you’re happy doing what you’re doing, nobody can tell you you’re not successful” – Harry Styles
Whom do you look up to the most: I look up to my parents because they support me and guide me to do the right things. 
Abby Dobson
High School: Conestoga High School
Favorite SNS memory: Filming, directing, and producing the eighth-grade nativity
Looking forward to in high school: Greater opportunities
Favorite Quote: “You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one.” –  Mikhail Tal
Whom do you look up to the most: I look up to my music instructors. They have led me out of my shell and showed me what passion is.
Maddie Formica
High School: Archbishop Carroll High School
Favorite SNS memory: Cherry Crest Farm
Looking forward to in high school: New classes and sports
Favorite Quote: “Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today.” – James Dean
Whom do you look up to the most: My parents because they always help me and are there for me.
Liam Fritz
High School: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Favorite SNS memory: 8th Grade 100 Day Celebration
Looking forward to in high school: Making new friends      
Favorite Quote: “I was fun while it lasted.............maybe.”        
Whom do you look up to the most: My brother because he attended St. Joe’s as well.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Cardile and her family on the birth of her first grandchild, Joseph Mark Dobish. Joey was born on April 7th, weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. and 20 ½ inches long.
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