REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2010 – PAST DUE!
Registration was last Sunday.If you missed the date you may bring in your packet on Monday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 10 during school office hours.Mrs. Gonzales will be available those two days to process the paperwork.If you need other arrangements, please call her for an appointment.A late fee will be assessed if your packet is processed after these two dates!
EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION PICTURES/FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH
The eighth graders will be taking their individual and group graduation pictures on Friday, March 5th.The boys need to wear a white shirt.The girls will wear their eighth grade shirts with school uniform.They may wear light make-up and dress shoes.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PICTURES/FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH
The school activities pictures will be taken Friday, March 5th.The students need to wear dress uniforms on that day for liturgy and pictures.
PTO NEWS:HOOPS MANIA CONTEST TICKET MONEY DUE BY MARCH 11th
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Parents, please check children’s uniforms.They need to be clean and neat.Saddle shoes need to polished or cleaned.It is that time of year when the uniforms are not looking crisp and clean.We want the children to look nice for our WASC/WCEA visitation on Tuesday, March 9th, Wednesday, March 10th. and Thursday, March 11th.
HOLY CHILDHOOD BUCK A SHOE/SOCK DAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH
The children may wear any closed shoes or socks for a one dollar (or both for $2) donation to Holy Childhood on that day.No open toes or heels are allowed.
FESTIVAL SPONSORS WANTED – SEE LAST PAGE OF LETTER
Please see the information at the end of this letter if your business would like to sponsor the Oak Tree Festival in exchange for advertising for your business.
CHOIR NOTES
It is important that you try to attend all choir rehearsals between now and Easter, especially if this is your first year in choir.
MUSIC NOTES – “THRILLER “ NEWS
Thank you to all the children who showed up for the “Thriller” rehearsal on Saturday.You were awesome.Only those children who showed up on Saturday, Feb. 27th will be allowed to be in the performance of “Thriller”.The practice times are 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.The tentative schedule for future practice days in the hall are: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 17-at ADB), April 24, and May 8
SPRING SONGFEST DATE CHANGED TO JUNE 4th
The Spring Songfest date has been changed from May 7th to June 4th.Please mark your calendars.
PE CLASS – DRINKS
Students may bring WATER ONLY for PE class.No Gatorade or other sport drinks are permitted.
DONATIONS REQUESTED
Economic conditions are taking a toll on a few of our families and we would love to be able to help them remain at St. Dorothy.If you are able to help, either by paying a full tuition or a smaller amount to the TAP fund, we would greatly appreciate it.Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated.
SNACKS REQUESTED
We are looking for donations of bottles of soda, snacks, M&M’s, and water for the WASC Visit next week.If you are able to help, please bring your items to the office by Friday.You will receive volunteer hours for your donations.
THE CHAPEL RESTROOM
Please do not send your children into the Adoration Chapel to use the restroom after school.Those restrooms are reserved for people who are visiting the Adoration Chapel.We have had several complaints about students being noisy and disrespectful.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Catholic Education Foundation assists students with tuition for enrollment in a Catholic school for the 2010-2011 school year.The financial eligibility requirements are listed below.If you qualify, please stop by the office for an application.If you do not meet the requirements below, but you need some help with paying tuition; you may still fill out an application.If you do not ask, you will never receive anything.It is worth trying for some help!The deadline to return the application is March 15th.
DAY CARE TAX INFORMATION – USE “TAX-EXEMPT” FOR ID NUMBER
You do not have to show the taxpayer identification number if the care provider is a tax-exempt organization such as a church or school.In this case, enter “TAX Exempt” in the space where the tax form calls for the number. St.DorothySchool is a tax- exempt organization.If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR
A shopping bag was left at the Scholastic Bookfair. Call the school office to claim this package.
WASC/WCEA VISITATION
The WASC/WCEA Team will be visiting us on Tuesday, March 9th, Wednesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 11th.They will be meeting with parents Tuesday evening, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.If you would like to meet with the team, please write your name on the tear out slip at the end of the parent letter and return it in the Family Envelope.I will call you about this meeting at the end of the week.
PRAYERS
We especially ask that you continue to pray for Steve Measer.Please pray for a full recovery.
Please pray for Lea Negrete, mother of Michael, Grade 8.Please pray for her recovery and keep her family in your prayers.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brianne Matthews, a high school student at Mater Dei School.Pray for her family also.
GOOD TOUCH BAD TOUCH
The following families have not turned in a permission slip for the Good Touch Bad Touch Program.
Bullock
Daley
Kassab
Larsen – 8
Lucero
Rodriguez
Stensby
DID YOU KNOW? – CyberTipline
CyberTipline offers a means of reporting incidents of child sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of child pornography; online enticement; child prostitution; child sex tourism, etc. Mandated by Congress, CyberTipline allows the public to assist all levels of law enforcement by providing one streamlined reporting tool that enhances information sharing and collaborative efforts to combat these crimes. Reports may be made 24-hours a day, 7 days a week online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling 8008435678.
For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 2136377650.
KEEP ORDERING SCRIP
e-Scrip- www.eScrip.com- (no receipts required)
Ralphs – www.Ralphs.com – (receipts required.
Albertsons – www.albertsons.com – (all receipts due by January 31)
GREAT LAKES – Order by 9:00 a.m. Mondays – Send a separate check for this scrip.
REBATES AND MERCHANDISE FOR THE SCHOOL
The following are stores or programs that earn rebate money or merchandise for the school:
1.BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – This program runs continuously throughout the year.Please save and bring your Box Tops to Flag Salute.
2.CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS- please save and turn into school office.
3.FUNDING FACTORY RECYCLING – This program accepts CELL PHONES and USED PRINTER CARTRIDGES ONLY for recycling.NO TONER CARTRIDGES ARE ACCEPTED!Our school receives points for working cell phones and printer cartridges.
TARGET Redcard(SM) - Enroll at Target.com/tcoe or 1-800-316-6142.
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