VINELAND TREE DECORATING
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 A group of students recently participated in a friendly Christmas Tree Decorating Contest with 22 other Vineland schools. Our school theme,"Building Bethlehem Everywhere"was incorporated on the tree. Thank you to Mr. Brian Lankin of Al's Shoes for allowing us to come and to the Vineland Board of Education for inviting us. If you get a chance, stop by Al's Shoes at 639 East Landis Avenue and see our tree. Thank you also to the Vineland Re-Development Organization for treating us to lunch.
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PTA GENERAL MEETING REMINDER
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All are welcome to the general PTA meeting scheduled for Monday, November 28th at 7:00pm in the school library.TRIP will be available from 6:30-7:00 and the Gentle Mary Store will be open.
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2012/2013 TUITION ASSITANCE
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You CAN afford a Christ-centered education! Give your child the best foundation you can for today's world at St. Mary's School. Tuition Assistance is Available! An application for tuition assistance is available online at www.smarttuitionaid.com. If you prefer a Financial Aid Packet, please contact, Mrs. Carol Kirchman or Mr. Hogan, by email, letter or phone. You may come to the Main Office to pick up a packet or one can be sent home in a sealed envelope with your child. Your application for Tuition Assistance must be submitted by December 30, 2011 in order to be eligible for maximum financial aid. When applying online use the St. Mary's school code: 10048.
Important Notes: 1. For those parents who registered online last year, you will need to re-register as a parent. In other words, you will need to create a new password, etc. You cannot use the same information as you did last year. 2. You will need to supply a copy of your 2010 tax return along with your completed application. 3. Deadline for filing is December 30, 2011.
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THANK YOU!
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St. Padre Pio Parish and St. Mary School wants to thank everyone who helped make Nuncrackers such a great success.
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REPORT CARDS
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Report cards can now be viewed on Churchwerks for the first marking period. A confirmation form for parents to sign verifying that you viewed the report card is being sent home in the Wednesday Communication Envelope on November 23. Please sign the form and return it to each of your children's homeroom teachers.
If you should have any questions concerning your child's grades, please contact the teacher. The teachers are more than happy to make themselves available to speak with you.
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BAND PROGRAM
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Would your child be interested in learning how to play an instrument? Mr. Hogan would like to pursue an establishment of a band program if there are enough interested students between the grades of 3-8. Email Mr. Hogan if you think your child would be interested. You can contact Mr. Hogan at principal@smrschool.org.
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SUPPORT SMS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
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Mr. Hogan is interested in establishing an Athletic Committee for the school. The purpose of the committee is to coordinate and plan all athletic activities, schedules and fundraisers. The committee will also work to develop and plan new sports programs for the students. The committee would meet once a month for an hour during the school year. This committee would consist of an Athletic Director (Mrs. Wescott), an Assistant Athletic Director, Treasurer, and Secretary along with parent representatives. All coaches would be considered a part of this committee. If you would be interested in holding the position of Assistant Athletic Director, Treasurer, Secretary or parent representative, please contact Mr. Hogan at principal@smrschool.org.
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TRIP REMINDER
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Order your TRIP Cards for Christmas by December 9th. Don't forget your Teacher Wish Lists that are on the school website under PTA. A gift card is a great gift for faculty & staff and shopping through the TRIP program is convenient and easy.
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| SUBMITTING INFORMATION |
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If your organization would like to utilize our Weekly Communication emails or envelopes please adhere to the following guidelines:
1. All flyers and information must be approved by the Principal. 2. Submittals must be received no later than noon on Monday in a PDF format to be accepted. It will then be transmitted electronically. 3. Email all entries to mainoffice@smrschool.org. 4. Paper copies will not be sent home unless warranted
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!
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November 20th -30th- Online Lunch Ordering Open for December November 23rd - 11:10 Dismissal - 9:00 Mass - 5th Grade Hosts November 24th - Happy Thanksgiving November 25th & 26th - No School November 28th-PTA General Meeting-7:00pm
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