BULLETIN

1.From The Desk of Mrs. LaSalle2.Letter from Principal’s Executive Board3.Electives- Parent Sign Up Letter4.8th Grade Volleyball Game5.“Souper-Bowl” Flyer6.Candy Sale Flyer7.The Receiving Project Flyer8.Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Flyer9.Last Minute Reminders

Catholic Schools Week

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. LA SALLE

Catholic Schools… the joyous expression of the soul

January 31, 2012

Dear Parents:

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Our week began with a wonderful Open House on Sunday. Ihope you were able to visit us and celebrate all the wonderful work our children do. We hadmany new families stop by and a few alumni as well. Our 60th. Anniversary Mass celebrated inthe afternoon was beautiful. The Church was decorated with the children’s work and it was sonice to see so many families there. Present also were two former SMS Principals-Sister Sylviaand Vincent Casamento. The reception following the Mass was well-attended and lots of fun. Agreat big thank you to Maureen Carapreso who coordinated the event, along with the help ofGerri Ralph, Laura Petrillo, Alice Bankuti, Kori De Senzo, Cathie Brand and Allison Chorba.Please read the congratulatory letter from the Paterson Diocese Principals’ Association in thepacket.

Family Movie Night last night was a huge success. Parents brought beach chairs and blanketsfor the kids to sit on. Great fun!!!

Our highlight this week is on two brothers, William (grade 6) and Jack (grade 3) Syslo. The twoboys made an appointment with me to discuss a service project idea they had thought of :“Souper Bowl.” The boys will be collecting soup cans for our food pantry from the children ineach class. As an incentive, the children who bring in cans of soup may dress in their favoritesports jersey this Thursday. Will and Jack will deliver the soup to the food pantry. I could notbe more proud of the boys. They have shown the true Franciscan Spirit and I hope to see all thechildren in sports jerseys this Thursday. A flyer is included in this packet.

Please refer to the Calendar of Events on our website for Catholic Schools Week. There are stillseveral activities through the week that you may enjoy attending, including classroom visitationon Wednesday, the volleyball game on Thursday, and Liturgy on Friday at 8:30 a.m. (There is noLiturgy tomorrow morning.) Of course, I hope to see you at the Pasta Dinner on Saturday night.

Have a great week! Enjoy the Super Bowl!

Sincerely,Carol La Salle

Dear Fathers Frank, Richard, Gonzalo and Larry, Mrs. La Salle, Teachers, Parents andStudents of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic School,

We all love a celebration, especially when the celebration is about the history of faith,education and values for children. Congratulations for sixty years of dedication to theacademic and moral growth of children. You and your predecessors have built that rockthat continues to provide a strong and lasting foundation for each of us.

Congratulations to you also, for your faith and sacrifice for children so that they mayreceive the best gift of all – a Catholic school education. We celebrate this wonderfulaccomplishment with you. You are a beacon of guidance to all of us who share in theministry that is the very heart of the Catholic Church.

Sincerely,Mrs. Marian HobbieSister June MorrisseyPrincipal’s Executive Board

Dear Parents,

As most of you are aware, in the past we have offered an electives program to ourmiddle school students. With the addition of our after school clubs, we have decided torestructure our electives to offer subjects that will draw on and enrich our strongacademic program. In order to provide a strong and successful program of electives, wewill require the help of our St. Mary’s family and the community.

We are planning to begin the electives in February and the classes will be offered oneafternoon every other week. We are looking for adults that can offer their time andexpertise to teach our students a skill or trade. Some possible subject areas are listedbelow. Please check off any area(s) in which you have training or experience that youare available to offer to our children. If you have an idea not listed here please checkother and add your own. We invite you to reach out to friends, extended family,neighbors, and businesses that would be willing to help.

_____ chess _____ photography _____drama_____ painting/art _____ sewing _____ book club_____ mock trial _____ model making _____ wood working_____ ping pong _____ volleyball _____ baking cake decorating_____ tennis _____ forensic science _____ criminal law/justice_____ first aid/CPR _____ cooking _____ fashion design_____ engineering _____ cosmetology _____ auto design/repair_____ film-making _____ web design _____ construction/demolition_____ the election process _____ sports statistics ____ animation/special effects_____ other: explain_______________________________________________________

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Please complete and return this form by Friday, January 20th. We will contact you aftercompiling the information received and deciding on the programs to be included.

Thank you.

Adult name______________________________________

Student name____________________________________ Relationship_____________

Grade ____________ Phone number____________________________________

Saint Mary’s School Annual Volleyball Game is Coming!

Who: St. Mary’s 8th Grade vs. parents and teachers

When: Thursday, February 2nd from 1:30 to 2:15 pm

Where: St. Mary’s School Gym

Come join the fun! Get in the spirit!

Please fill out the form below and send in by Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Yes, I will be participating in the volleyball game.

Name: _____________________________________________

Student’s grade: _____________________________________

Dear St. Mary’s Families,

Back by popular DEMAND and for your convenience!!!!

Brochures will be sent home today with your children.

Easter Candy sale begins February 6th.

All orders MUST be in by February 27th.

Any questions please contact Rachel Vagnato 973-650-0837.

The Receiving Project

Do you have a lovely communion dress hanging in your daughter’s closet, just waiting

to be worn again? Would you be willing to donate it to the St. Mary’s Community?

During the week of February 12 – 19, 2012, St. Mary’s School will be collecting clean,

gently worn communion dresses, veils, and white sweaters from families of children who

have already received their First Communion. Please bring them to the school or

Parish Center during school or Parish Center hours.

We will then sort them by size and make them available for the children of the parish

whose parents are facing financial difficulties.

If you have any questions or would like to assist in this project, please contact

Mrs. LaSalle (973) 835-2010

Gillian Buonanno (973) 506-6003 or gkbuonanno@gmail.com .

COME JOIN US FORBREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

SPONSORED BY THE POMPTON LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 20129:00AM – 11:00AM

LAKESIDE SCHOOL, POMPTON LAKES

GOODY BAGS * FACE PAINTING * RAFFLES

PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN COURTESY OF CVS

CHILDREN $7 ADULTS $5

FOR TICKETS CALL BARBARA (973)616-0510SEATING IS LIMITED - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

School Website- Mrs. LoBianco now has the

Spanish website

up and running for all your Spanish needs.

The Book Fair will be here on February 7th and 8th.

Please send in your volunteers forms.

Brochures will be sent home on

Wednesday, February 1st.

Lunch Order Forms for February are now on thewebsite.