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STAR REPORT
FSCS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
10/14/09 - VOL.7 ISSUE 6 |
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Baby News!!!
On Friday, October 9th, Mrs. Kirby (4th Grade) and her husband had a baby girl , Kieran Johnson Kirby weighing in at 8 lbs., 22 inches long.
On Saturday, October 10th, Mr. Jorgensen (Tech. Support) and his wife welcomed their second daughter, Kjirsten Elianna Jorgensen at 9 lbs. 11 ounces.
Congratulations!! |
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Marathon Update
Congratulations students and families for raising just over $50,000 for our annual marathon. Even though this is shy of our goal, you all did an outstanding job. Ms. Gruber's students won the overall class prize for 100% participation and highest dollar amount collected. MOA gift card winners were Emma H. in 2nd Grade and George W. in Kindergarten.
Students who have not yet received but earned the Marathon 2009 water bottles and cinch sacks, they will be sent home the week of October 19th. |
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No School October 15th & 16th
There will be no school on October 15th and 16th due to MEA. Classes will resume on Monday, October 19th. |
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School Directories
School directories are done and will be sent home with your youngest/only today. Extra directories are available for $2.00 at the school office. |
October Conference Sign-Ups
October 22nd & 23rd are set aside for Conferences. All families with one or more child/ren can sign up this week. K-5 should sign up for their individual teacher and specialist that they would like to see. Middle school parents should sign up according to the one hour block when they can come. |
HSA Hospitality
HSA Hospitality is hosting a Mixed-Salads Bar for the "Parent-Teacher Conference Meal" on Thurs., Oct. 22 from 4-5 pm. Please donate your favorite delicious salad, bread or dessert, or help with serving & clean-up. Go to the online sign-up or contact Wanda Heck at 612-845-0520 or wandaheck@comcast.net. |
Mom's In Prayer
Beginning the week of October 26th, the Mom's in Prayer group will be meeting to pray for our school. We meet for 30 minutes once a week in the Chapel. By the end of the school year we will have prayed for each child and staff member by name. We also pray for the needs of the school. If you are interested in this group or would like more information, please contact Carol Mulvihill at 651-453-1345. |
No School October 23rd
There is no school Friday, October 23rd due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Classes will resume on Monday, October 26th. |
Septemberfest Results
Septemberfest was once again a positive revenue generator for our school and 2,066 tickets were scanned at the gate! Thanks to our community's support, Septemberfest was a fun and successful fundraising event for FSCS. The committee is tabulating the final revenue, costs & attendance numbers and will be announcing the results soon!
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Lost & Found
Please take time to look at the Lost and Found and locate any items that you have lost or are missing from your child's closet. On Monday morning, October 26th , any unclaimed items will be taken to charity. |
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Cold Weather
With cooler temperatures, please ensure your child is sent to school with the appropriate attire. All students go outside unless it's raining or below zero temperatures. |
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Individual Picture Retakes
Lifetouch will be here Tuesday, October 27th for individual picture retakes. If you were unable to purchase a picture package in September or would like retakes, you can turn in your order form at this time. If extra order forms are needed, please stop by the office. |
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No District 196 Bus
(PM October 29th, AM & PM October 30th)
There will be no afternoon District 196 bus on Thursday, October 29th, and no morning or afternoon bus on Friday, October 30th. The Mendota Heights bus will run as normal. |
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Sacramental Preparation
If your child is in 2nd grade or above and needs to celebrate First Reconciliation or First Eucharaist, classes are taken at the Parishes. For more information or to register for your classes, contact your Parish office. |
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Chess Club Registration Is Now Open
Who:
Beginner -Open to all ages, K- 8. No chess knowledge required. 5 sessions (Nov - Dec). Beginners join intermediates in winter sessions
Intermediate - For children already familiar with the rules of chess and are now ready to learn basic strategies and piece development.
Advanced - For children who understand some of the basic strategies of chess and are interested in studying games. The advanced kids will also be on the FSCS Chess Team in a Jr. High League in Jan & Feb.
When:
Time - Saturday Mornings- Beginners 8:30 - 9:15, Int 10:30-11:30 & Adv 9:30-11:30
Dates:
· 5 Fall Sessions - Nov-, 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, & 12th
· 4 Winter Sessions - Jan-9, 23, Feb- 6, & 20th
(beginners join intermediates)
· 9th annual FSCS Chess Cup Tournament Sat.,
Feb 27th - 8 AM to finish
Chess Team (advanced) - matches on 5 or 6 weekday afternoons in Jan-Feb
· Optional Weekday Afterschool (Days TBD) - (We need parent volunteers for this!)
Where:
· FSCS Room # 304 (Ms. Duffy's Room)
How:
· Register online by going to the Activities Registration page on the FSCS Homepage.
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Tailgate Trick or Treating
Saturday, October 31st at 10:00 am at SJN
Gather with other SJN families of all ages (grandparents welcome too!) · Wear a costume (something non-scary) · Decorate your vehicle if you wish · Form a circle with your cars in the parking lot · Bring treats to pass out to others · Go trick or treating from vehicle to vehicle (supervised) · Apple cider and cookies available to help you warm up. Interested in helping with this event? Call Ana at 651 454-2079 ext. 2211. RSVP to church office. Co-sponsored by KOC. |
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Carpool Safety / Courtesy
In order to maintain a safe and efficient carpool, we remind parents that if your student needs help getting out of the car or needs to be walked in to school, that you please park in the parking lot and not in the drop-off lane. Also, please ensure you pull up as far as you can in the line to prevent backups in carpool. Finally, please be patient while waiting in line. Do not weave around cars etc. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe. |
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Emergency Notices Via Twitter
Faithful Shepherd is now on Twitter! An account has been set up for the purpose of sending emergency notices to parents (i.e. evacuations, school closings due to weather, etc.). This account will only be used for emergency notices. In order to receive these notices, users must sign up for a Twitter account. This account is free and can allow you to receive notices via text message on your cell phone. For more information about Twitter or to sign up for an account, please go to www.twitter.com. You will first need to set up an account and then search for FSCSALERTS. Once you find us, you will need to "follow" us. You will then have the option to receive our alerts via mobile text. Your carrier's text message rates will apply. In addition to sending out a Twitter alert, we will still attempt to email and post to our website in the event of an emergency. |
CYC - Catholic Youth Camp
Now that fall is here, there's no better time to start planning for summer. CYC- Catholic Youth Camp is a great opportunity for children to have a fun, filled summer week at camp, exploring the great outdoors while surrounded in a loving christian environment. If you've never heard of CYC checkout their website - www.cycamp.org. If you have any questions about CYC you can contact the CYC Director, Natalie natalie@cycamp.org or if you're looking for more of a parent perceptive on camp don't hesitate to contact Sue Schelonka - sueschelonka@yahoo.com.
CYC is offering some great early bird registration discounts, so be sure to check those out. |
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2009 Holiday Classic Boutique
It's time to think about a 6-year FSCS tradition. The Holiday Classic Boutique is just around the corner and volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate. This event will need 5 core planners and several more to assist the day before and during the event. This year's Holiday Classic Boutique is November 21, 2009. Please sign up on the FSCS website under the Home and School Association tab. Or you may email Jeanette Wells at always.smile0107@gmail.com. I look forward to working with a great team to make this event memorable and successful!
Thank you!
Jeanette Wells, 2009 Holiday Classic Boutique Chair |
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