January 7, 2008

Christmas Program: The Christmas Program was wonderful. The students did a great job. I was so pleased to see so many of you there.

Tuition: Thank you to everyone who is up to date with their financial obligations to the school. Children of families in arrears run the risk of not being admitted to class and not receiving report cards.

EDP: Notices are going home in today’s Wednesday envelopes. Please be sure that this financial obligation is taken care of by Monday, January 12th.

Reconciliation Parent Meeting: There is a calendar time correction for the Parent meeting on Sunday, January 11^th. The correct time is 12:15 – 1:30.

Confirmation: Registration paperwork was sent home before the Christmas break. If you intend for your child to be confirmed this year, the form must be completed and returned by Friday, January 16^th.

Report Cards: The second quarter ended on December 19^th and report cards will be going home on January 14^th.

Ski Program: A notice about the ski program is attached. Please respond ASAP if you are interested.

Used Ink Cartridges: The HSA is sending used ink cartridges back for a refund. Please send or bring any you may have to the office. Every little bit helps!

High School Placement Test: The Catholic High School placement exam is being held at Judge Memorial High School on Saturday, January 10^th. Information can be downloaded from their website at: www.judgememorial.com . You must pre-register. The make-up date is January 30^th.

Uniforms: I have met with Rayann from Dennis Uniforms to review the uniform policy for next year. Most of the students are following the dress code and they look much neater. I have added green polo shirts. The dark shirts stay much cleaner than the white ones. The green shirts are in stock (with the logo) already, so if you are purchasing new shirts now, you may get those. I have eliminated the Oxford shirts, because they always look sloppy and the students do not wear ties any longer. I was told that the top of the jumper can be removed easily to use as a skirt for 6^th grade. If your child has special sizing issues, ask to speak with Rayann. She assures me that there are very few accommodations that they can’t make.

OPEN HOUSE: We are having our first Open House on Sunday, January 25^th from12:00 – 3:00. The best way to ensure the financial stability of our school is with enrollment. If you are happy with your child’s educational opportunities here at Our Lady of Lourdes (and you should be if your children are here) then spread the word and encourage your friends to visit our Open House. All students are invited to attend the 11:00 Mass on the 25^th in uniform. It is also the 4^th grade school Mass.