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Dear Parents-
On May 1 we celebrated the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, a feast established to celebrate the dignity of labor. Pope Francis reminds us that all workers provide essential services and that they “play an incomparable role in the history of salvation. A word of recognition and gratitude is due to them all.” And, as it is National Teacher Appreciation Day, it is fitting to recognize the hard work of all our teachers and staff….the best there is!
This past Saturday we gathered for “good times” at the Spring Fling and Auction. It was a great evening, and I have to repeat that I can not express how much I appreciate the effort everyone went to on behalf of the event! The live auction was lively and energetic and a really good time seems to have been had by all!! Our auction lead team- Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Ingham- have earned major kudos as there were many comments on the number of wonderful auction offerings. A tip of the hat to all involved … I thank all of you.
An extra special thanks, and huge Saints’ shoutout to all who supported the school through your generosity at the auction. I am humbled and awe-struck at the amazing spirit and beneficence of our families, as our gross proceeds topped $127,000 raised for our initiatives!
The third and final MAP Test window opened Monday and students grades 3-7 are testing during the course of the next three weeks. Please make sure your children are in school during this time to ensure adequate opportunity to complete the tests. If you have specific scheduling questions or conflicts, please contact your child’s teacher.
Parents are reminded that students can not wear Apple watches or other internet enabled devices. There is no way for us to monitor who your child may be in contact with throughout the day, nor can we supervise or track the appropriateness of websites accessed. We ask for your cooperation and continued support for this important safety measure.
With mixed emotions I share the following personnel announcement. Mrs. Mary Barry will resign her position as our Kindergarten Orange teacher, effective at the end of the school year, retiring after 17 years of service to SJS. Mrs. Barry has been a master teacher to so many young Saints, and a mentor to so many colleagues, having a wonderfully positive impact on our community. She will be greatly missed. Please keep Mrs. Barry in your prayers as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.
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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