September 10, 2008

 

Accounting Procedures:

 

Our Lady of Lourdes has officially begun its new partnership with Judge Memorial for accounting service.  So, what changes can you, the parents, expect now that Judge does our accounting? The answer is, very few. Probably the biggest change is one you have already experienced – using FACT to pay your tuition. The other change you can expect is an improved system of tracking all payments and donations. As always, checks can still be written out to “Our Lady of Lourdes” and they can still be turned in to OLOL School.

 

Tuition is a fact of life in Catholic schools.  You know that when you register.  To date we still have about 50 students who have not signed up with FACT or begun paying their tuition.  Letters are going out today to those involved.  Please respond immediately.

 

Calling all locksmiths!

 

Thank you all for your cooperation in making OLOL a safe, secure school by waiting outside for your students and enduring the locked doors. We have no plans to change that, but what we would like to do is install a door buzzer and intercom so you don’t have to wait for someone to get up and answer the door at times when you do have business to conduct in the school.  If anyone knows of any locksmith/security people or businesses that might be willing to donate or greatly discount their services, or if you know of any company that might want to make an investment in school safety, please let me know at principal@callingallfriends.com.

 

Extended Day:

 

There was some confusion over the last month of school and the summer as to who has and has not paid their previous year’s extended day balance. To the best of our knowledge and ability we tried to send out accurate notices. However, if you feel you received a bill for last year’s extended day in error please contact me at principal@callingallfriends.com . If your statement is correct, your check for that amount or arrangements for payment would be greatly appreciated.

 

Girl Scouts:

 

Attention Parents of Girls in Grades 2-5. Girl Scouts is starting September 15th. Be sure to check out the enclosed flyer.

 

Day of Non-violence:

The Non-Violence Program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders is next Thursday at St. Vincent’s School. Please sign and return the enclosed permission slips.

 

OVER PLEASE

 

 

Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents:

 

All 7th and 8th grader parents should look for the enclosed username and password information from Judge. You will need this to access PowerSchool and the Judge computer network. Keep this in a safe place and don’t share it with anyone!

 

Please note, the middle school dance (grades 7 & 8 only) has been changed from Friday, September 19th to this coming Friday, September 12th. Please see the enclosed flyer.

 

Sally Foster / Cookie dough:

 

The Sally Foster Fundraiser has officially ended and it is time to return the order slips and payment.  Please send these items in by this Friday, September 12th, in order to be tallied for the top sellers’ prizes.  I am looking forward to my limo ride and lunch with the 5 top sellers.

 

The Sally Foster products will be delivered the week of October 6th and the Cookie Dough items will be delivered October 15th.  You will receive more information regarding pick-up at a later date.

 

Roundup:

 

For those of you who are new to Our Lady of Lourdes School, the Roundup is our biggest fundraiser of the year.  The proceeds support the general operating budget as well as our scholarship fund.  As part of the Our Lady of Lourdes community, you are all members of the HSA (Home School Association).  The HSA is putting together a basket for the Roundup and the theme this year is “My Favorite Things”.  Please think of your “favorite thing” (i.e. reading, going out to dinner, golfing, etc - whatever interests you) and consider donating this “favorite thing” for the basket which will be auctioned or raffled off at the Roundup.  If you would like to donate a whole basket, please feel free to do that as well.

 

Uniforms:

 

October 1st is fast approaching and we are still seeing students out of uniform.  Dennis Uniforms has the required pieces of clothing in stock.  If you do not see something with the logo on it, just ask.  They can do the logo while you wait.  If you have Dennis items from last year without the logo, we have ordered more patches for you to buy ($5.00).  We will announce when they come in.  All uniform pieces (pants, skirts, skorts, shirts) must be purchased at Dennis. 

 

Picture Day:

 

September 29th is picture day.  Information will be coming home about the procedure.  Remember that the students are to wear their school uniforms on this day.  Spring pictures will be taken and the students will be able to wear their own clothes for those.

 

Back-to-School Night:

 

Back-to-School night for grades 1 through 5 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00PM.  It will begin in our school gym and then proceed to the classrooms.  Only parents need attend.

 

K of C Soccer Challenge:

 

The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge for boys and girls aged 10 – 14 will be held on Saturday September 27th .  See the enclosed flyer.