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May 2010 - News from the Principal
Greetings!
It’s
almost Walk for Virtues! Thanks for getting your kids out there requesting
pledges. We count on the $14,000 goal as part of our school budget and it is
our biggest fundraiser. There are lots of great prizes (see enclosed flyer).
We have also added an incentive for each grade. For each class that meets their
class goal (# of students x 75 dollars) they will get an additional prize that
they and the teacher will pick.
The
students have been preparing and enjoying skits on the virtues this week. We
even had an audience one day! Reminder that dress for WFV is out of uniform and
should be appropriate for the weather and walking (sweats, jeans, windpants, or
shorts, sneakers, and the WFV t-shirt).
Congrats to our Science Olympiad team who competed at MMS on April 24th.
We had many 4th and 5th graders participate. Thanks
especially to Mr. Stephen Nold for leading the team. He had many
capable assistants as well.
The
Two St. Joseph committees that represent the school are in need of new members.
The School Committee meets once a month to discuss and advise on school
policy. Outgoing members Scott Hildebrandt and Bob Grundvig served faithfully
for the last three years and have done an admirable job. Thank you! Please
contact me if you are interested or would like to ask questions about the
responsibilities.
Additionally, SJHS is looking for enthusiastic and dependable volunteers to
join. They also meet once a month and plan special activities (Gingerbread
Houses, Back to School Picnic, Kickball Party) and do fundraising (Pancake
Breakfast, Theme Baskets).
The 6th graders had a great trip to Milwaukee. They slept overnight
in the Milwaukee Public Museum and checked out the Zoo & Discovery
World. Another special treat was spending time with Archbishop Listecki at the
Cathedral in Milwaukee. The trip is always such a valuable experience. We also
received kudos for our 6th graders tour of the State Capitol
building. They did a fine job of representing our school!
Dr.
Charles Fay is coming to Menomonie. If you’ve ever heard of Love and Logic, you
have heard of him. He is presenting at the Stout Ale House banquet room on May
6, which is the same night of our Academic Night. I would strongly suggest his
talk if you are interested in learning more about positive parenting. SJHS is
also sponsoring an event to discuss. A separate flyer is included in today’s
packet.
Oops!
There was a mistake on the Academic Night invitation. It is THURSDAY, MAY 6,
from 5:00-6:30. Please join us and bring your family and friends to see our
children’s talent presented in projects and writing.
Did
you know that word of mouth is one of the best marketing strategies? We count
on you, our families, as one way to get the word out about our school. Don’t be
afraid to recommend us to your friends and tell them about all the great things
that happen here.
Thank
you Mrs. Nadine Kannel and Miss Heather Sanderson for your years of service to
our school. We wish you luck and thank you. Mrs. Kannel’s hard work ethic and
Miss Sanderson’s energy will be missed! Pray for us in our search for
replacements.
Get
out there and get lots of pledges and Happy May!
Sincerely,
Mrs.
Drout
Keila.drout@menomoniecatholic.org
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