Parent Newsletter

May 16, 2012

   Tomorrow we will attend Mass at the Big Church.  Please drop your child off at St. Lawrence Church at the corner of Hackley and Charles Streets between 7:30 and 7:50 AM.

   Friday is Casual Day for two food items for our church food pantry.

   When dropping your child off at before school care, please do not let your child out of the car until you have pulled up to the sidewalk directly in front of the door.  Do not let your child out when you are in the line of cars.  This is much too dangerous.

   Our last Movie Night is this Friday.  The proceeds go to the Music classroom.  We need three or four more parents to help.  If you can help, please let Mrs. Cope know.

  We will run/walk the last mile in the Kidz Marathon this Saturday on the Ball State campus.   Please meet at the quad between 8:30 and 8:45 AM.  Look for Mrs. Jones who will be holding a St. Lawrence sign.  After the run there will be a free carnival for all the students.  All of the students have walked the first 25 miles here at school. 

   Our last Scrip order for the year will be sent home next week.

   The Sports Awards dessert carry-in is next Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria.  All of our athletes and their families are invited.

Parent Newsletter

May 9, 2012

 It was great to see so many of you here for Muffins for Moms and May Crowning this morning.  This is always a wonderful event.

 The school Spring Concert is tonight at 6:30 PM in the gym. Your child needs to be in the school chapel by 6:00 PM.  There will be a brief PTO meeting in the gym at 6:00 PM.   Your child should wear Sunday best (no jeans, shorts, or T-shirts).   I heard the rehearsal this morning – it’s going to be a wonderful concert!

 Registration started this morning.   It will be open until 6:00 PM this evening and from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM tomorrow.  Your child must be registered for next year this week.

 The Book Fair will be open for the rest of the week until 4:00 PM.  It will also be open this evening after the Spring Concert.

 It looks like we are going to have a great turnout for the Spring Fling on Friday.  This is always my favorite event of the year.

 There is Mass at the Big Church next Wednesday.  Please drop your child off at

St. Lawrence Church at the corner of Charles and Hackley Streets between 7:30 and 7:50 AM on this day.

Parent Newsletter

May 2, 2012

 Do not forget that registration is next week on May 9^th and 10^th from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.  If your child is going to attend SLS next year he/she must be registered next week.

Included in your child’s folder today is an informational brochure for Smart Tuition.  Beginning this summer, you will be able to manage your tuition account online.  In addition to viewing your account, you will have additional methods in which you may pay which includes – automatic debits from your checking or savings account, or your credit/debit card, or you may continue to pay by check.   One enrollment form per family will need to be filled out next Wednesday, May 9^th or Thursday, May 10^th during registration.                                                                               

The fee structure for the 2012-2013 school year has been slightly modified from previous school years.  Fees (books, technology, etc.) will be divided into your first two payments – July 1^st and August 1^st.  Regular tuition payments will be collected starting September 1^st.

Of course, as has been the policy in the past, you may pay your entire tuition and fees before school starts and receive a $50.00 discount.  If you pay all your tuition and fees in advance or your child has a Choice Scholarship (voucher) we still need you fill out the enrollment form, but the fee will be waived.

Don’t forget requests for tuition assistance and scholarship applications are due this Friday, May 4^th.  Please let me know if you need another form.

Muffins for Moms is next Wednesday at 7:15 AM.  Please plan to join us for May Crowning at Morning Gathering.

On Wednesday May 9^th there will be a brief PTO meeting in the gym at 6:00 PM.  The spring concert will begin at 6:30 PM.

Also in your child’s folder today is information and a registration form for a summer school program being held at St. Mary’s school this summer.

The Sports Awards program will be held on May 22^nd at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria.

The annual Spring Fling will be held on Friday, May 11^th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the school gym.  For those of you new to SLS this year, this is a fun family event where we get dressed up, dance, eat yummy snacks, and just have a really good time.  There is a RSVP form in your child’s folder today.  Please be sure to fill it out and return it to school by Monday, May 7^th.

Parent Newsletter

April 25, 2012

 Our school Religion Fair was held on Monday.  First place went to Pre-School, second to Grade Two, and third to Grade Four.  All the students did a great job.  The displays will be up until Friday.

 We have had several students out the past few weeks.  Please be sure that your child is fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.  Also, please check your contact information on Harmony and update it if necessary.  If your child becomes ill at school we must be able to contact you.

 Don’t forget that registration for next year will be held on May 9^th and 10^th.

 The PTO and Student Council are sponsoring a dinner and Talent Show on Friday at the Knights of Columbus.  The dinner will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and the Talent Show will begin at 7:00 PM.  This will be a fun evening for all.

 The second part of ISTEP will be given next week.  Please be sure that your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.  Also, please be sure that there are no doctor or dentist appointments scheduled during the school day next week.

 St. Mary School will be offering summer school this year.  A flyer with more information will come home soon.

 Below is the report on yesterday’s track meet from Coach Dick:

 Yesterday, the Saint Lawrence Rams held their own at the half-city track meet at Wilson Middle School. The Rams almost always placed in the top three for each event.

We are very proud of our Rams and the hard work and dedication they show —  consistently coming in the top three in the city comes with a lot of sweat, sportsmanship, and perseverance.  These are all very valuable qualities these teammates show in school, at home, and on the track.

Parent Newsletter

April 18, 2012

 Don’t forget the PTO meeting tonight at 6:15 PM.  There will be childcare available in Mrs. Allen’s room. 

 Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.  Mrs. Kress has been working hard to plan a nice week for our teachers.  Thank you to all who have been helping her.

 The Religion Fair will be held next Monday.  The students have been working hard on their projects.

 The Boys’ and Girls’ Health meetings will take place next Thursday, April 26^th.  Information was sent home about these meetings earlier this week to students in Grades Three, Four, and Five. 

 We had our first track meet yesterday.  Here is a report from our coach, Mr. Jeffrey Dick:

 The Saint Lawrence Rams shared several victories at their divisional track meet at Southside yesterday versus Grissom, South View, and Sutton. Here is a summary of our All Star Rams

Fourth Grader CJ Cope had a terrific meet, coming in second place at the long jump, jumping nearly 13 feet! He also came in second in the 400 meter dash. Seth Rawlings finished third in Long Jump, jumping 12.7 feet.

Fifth Grader Nancy May finished first in the long jump for the girls.

The Girls’ relay team of Fifth Grade girls Sarah Hale, Nancy May, Katie Hunter, and Maddie Evans finished FIRST in the 4 by 400 meter relay for the girls.

Sarah Hale finished third in the girls’ softball throw and Seth Rawlings finished fourth in the boys’ softball throw. Sarah also got second place in the girls’ 100 Meter Dash.

Fourth Grader Onnie Adams got fourth in the boys’ 200 meter dash.

Fourth Grader Gracie Evans and Fifth Grader Grace Thomas had a terrific meet.

The competition was tough, but the Rams did a spectacular job! We are all very proud of them. Go Rams Go!

Parent Newsletter

April 11, 2012

Alleluia, He is risen!!! I wish you all a very happy Easter.

 Pre-School and Kindergarten Round Up for next year is this Friday at 9:00 AM.  There is no school for Pre-School and Kindergarten on this day.

 We will have Mass at the Church next Wednesday, April 18^th.  Please drop your child off at St. Lawrence Church at the corner of Hackley and Charles Streets by 7:30 AM. 

 There is a PTO meeting next Wednesday, April 18^th at 6:15 PM in the school cafeteria.  Childcare will be provided.  Don’t forget that you earn Tuition+ hours for attending PTO meetings.

 Our school Young Authors Conference will take place next Thursday, April 19^th.  We will have several “authors” visit our school on this day.  The students will also have the opportunity to share their books.

 Mrs. McKinley has frozen fish left over from her class’ fish fry.  There are 32 five ounce pieces.  The cost is $32.00 for the box.  Please see Mrs. McKinley if you would like to purchase this fish.

 The students in Grades Three, Four, and Five will be taking the Spring NWEA test next week.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast and plenty of sleep next week.

Parent Newsletter

April 4, 2012

 There will be no school on Friday, April 6^th and Monday April 9^th – Good Friday and Easter Monday.

 Report cards are being sent home today.  Casual Day for those with all A’s in Conduct and Effort will be on Tuesday, April 17^th.

 The weather is very changeable during this time of the year.  Please be sure that your child has a jacket or sweatshirt every day.  It was chilly today and several students did not have jackets or sweatshirts to wear so they we not able to go out for recess. 

 We will be having our School Talent Show at the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 PM on April 27^th.  The PTO will be sponsoring a dinner that same evening at the K of C from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Please plan to come to the dinner and then stay to watch our very talented students.

 Please put May 9^th on your calendar.  This will be a very busy day.  We start with Muffins for Moms and May Crowning at 7:15 AM.  At 6:00 PM we will have a brief PTO Meeting and the Spring Concert will start in the gym at 6:30 PM.  Whew!!!

 Also on May 9^th and 10^th we will have registration for next year from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.  We will no longer be registering in August.  There will be no money due at registration, but we will need all the paperwork filled out at this time.

 The annual Spring Fling will be held on Friday, May 11^th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the school gym.  For those of you new to SLS this year, this is a fun family event where we get dressed up, dance, eat yummy snacks, and just have a really good time.  A reservation form will be sent home in a few weeks.

 Mrs. Jackie Davis has been working very hard over the past few years to help us by writing grants.  Recently we received at $10,000.00 grant from the Koch foundation to help with our Tuition Assistance Program.  We are so excited.  Thank you Mrs. Davis!!!!!

 Scholarship information and tuition assistance forms are being sent home today with those students in Grades Pre-School through Four.  Please look for these in your child’s folder.

 We have 10 students who have been chosen to attend the City-wide Young Authors conference on April 23^rd.  They are: Sadie Thornburg, Moira Lacey, Justin Rahe, Katie Inman, Abby Fouts, Emma Powell, Seth Rawlings, Sarah Hale, Katie Hunter, and Christina Volpe.  Congratulations to all our winners.  Our school Young Authors Conference will be held on April 19^th.

 I wish you all blessings as we enter our holiest days of the year.

Parent Newsletter

March 21, 2012

  There is a PTO meeting tonight at 6:15 in the school cafeteria.  Childcare will be provided.  Don’t forget that you receive Tuition+ hours for attending PTO meetings.

   The SLS Student Council is sponsoring a Talent Show on Sunday, April 29^th at 2:30 PM.   Students may sign up on the sheet posted on the office window.  Each act must be no longer than three minutes.  There will be a dress rehearsal on April 24^th.  The proceeds will be used to by xylophones for the Music room and items needed for the chapel.  In order for your child to participate you will need to sign a permission slip.  These will be sent home soon.

  A SCRIP form will be sent home with your child this week.  They will be due back to school on Monday, April 2^nd. 

   Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, April 4^th.  If you would like to have a conference with your child’s teacher, please let her/him know as soon as possible.

  We have two snow days built into our calendar.  Since we have not needed to use them, we will have no school on Easter Monday – April 9^th and Friday, May 25^th.

  There is no school next week for Spring Break.  I wish you all a fun and safe week off from school.  I cannot believe how fast this year is going by!!!

Parent Newsletter

March 14, 2012

We have finished the first part of our ISTEP+ testing.  The second part of the ISTEP+ test will be taken starting on April 30^th. 

 The Third Grade will take the new IREAD 3 test next Monday.  If you have a student in this grade it is very important that your child be at school on this day.  Please be sure that your child has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.

 We are getting near the end of the year.  Please remember that you need to have completed 50 Tuition+ hours by the last day of school.  You will be billed for any hours that are not completed at a rate of $10 per hour.  If you need to complete your hours we could use some help with cleaning up our grounds now that winter is over.  We also have windows that need washing.  If you would like to help, please call the school office.

 Mrs. Miller would like to thank everyone for all the prayers for her mother who has been in the hospital for the last few weeks.  She appreciates your patience with her as she has been in and out of the office quite a bit.

 The PTO is sponsoring an afternoon of family fun at the Play Station this Saturday at 2:00 PM.  An email with details was sent earlier today.

 The Kindergarten class is sponsoring a fish fry at the Knights of Columbus this Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Take a night off from cooking and help support our Kindergarten.

 Our next PTO meeting is next Wednesday, March 21^st at 6:15 PM.  Childcare will be provided.  Don’t forget to sign in when you come to the meeting.  You receive Tuition+ hours for attending PTO meetings.

Parent newsletter

March 7, 2012

There is a special Movie Night this Friday to benefit our PE classes.  The movie Night will go from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.  Organized games will be played in the gym for the first hour, movie and pizza time will be from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, and then games will again be played from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  Because we are in the season of Lent we will be serving cheese pizza and we will be selling only popcorn and granola bars.  The cost for the games and movie is $5.00 and for the games, movie, and pizza the cost is $7.00.  Please be sure that your child is dressed in clothing and shoes appropriate for playing games.  We could still use a few extra parents to help on this night.  If you are able to help please let Mrs. Cope know.

 We need lots of help this Saturday at our concession stand at the BSU arena.  There is an event that goes all day long.  We need help at three different shifts –7:00 -11:30 AM, 11:30 AM – 4:00PM, and 4:00 – 9:00 PM.  We are getting close to the end of the year and there are many families who still have a lot of Tuition+ hours to get in.  This is a great way to complete these hours.  Please call or email Chad or Jackie Davis if you are able to help.  cdavis6329@aol.com or jsdavis@bsu.edu   730-8850 or 748-2617  Thank you for your help with this!

 We will be attending Mass at the Big Church next Wednesday.  Please be sure to drop your child off at St. Lawrence Church at the corner of  Charles and Hackley Streets by 7:50 AM.

 There is a Fish Fry on Friday, March 16^th to benefit our Kindergarten class.  Take the night off from cooking and come out to support our Kindergarteners!

 During Lent we will be having the Stations of  the Cross on Thursdays at 10:00 AM.  Please feel free to join us in the school chapel.