Monday: 9/6/10 Labor Day – No School

Tuesday: 9/7/09

• 1:15-1:55pm Third grade swimming lessons
• 6:00 pm – Initial Called to Protect Training for volunteers, Immaculate Conception Parish center

Monday: 6/7/10 School wide clean up day

• No After School Care today

Tuesday: 6/8/10 Noon Dismissal—No afternoon bus

• No After School Care today
• 8:15-9am Kindergarten Graduation, cafeteria
• 9:00am Yearbook signing
• 11:00am Baccalaureate Mass
• 12:00pm Luncheon for 8th grade students and parents
• 7:00pm Graduation, Immaculate Conception Church

Wednesday: 6/9/10 Last Day of School—Hot Dog Bbq/Field Day

• No After School Care today
• 11:40 Hot Dog BBQ
• 12:45-2:20 Field Day
• 12:30-2:00pm Preschool trip to Pioneer Park

Happy Birthday to Joann Pech on June 13!
Enjoy your summer break. See you in the fall!

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Schoolwide Cleanup Day

Monday, June 7 is our first annual Schoolwide Cleanup Day. On this day, students in all grades will be doing beautification projects in/around the school, including, but limited to, weeding, cleaning up the playground, etc. Monday is a non-uniform day. Please make sure your child is wearing something appropriate for "yard work type" of activity.  

You are welcome to join in the service as well.  Below is the schedule of when classes will be working:

• 8:30-9:00 – 3rd grade
• 9:00-9:30 – 4th grade
• 10:15-10:45 – 1st and 6th grades (prayer partners)
• 10:45-11:15 – 2nd and 7th grades (prayer partners)
• 11:00-11:30 – Kindergarten and 5th grade (prayer partners)
• 8th grade will be painting baseball dugouts for a longer period of time all morning

Thanks!

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Memory Walk Committee

As part of our fundraising efforts next year we will create a memory walk leading to and from the grotto between Immaculate Conception Church and the parish center. Paving stones will be sold with the purchaser selecting engraving for their stone. A committee of two or three will begin meeting once a month over the summer to begin this project.

If you would like to help design the marketing materials, and be in at the inception of this exciting project, please contact Lena Howard at lenashawver@hotmail.com or 425-327-7423. You'll get a jump start on next years share hours, too. Summer hours count toward your 2010/2011 share hour requirements.

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FYI

Monday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 9 are non-uniform dress days. Students are reminded to wear appropriate clothes and footwear for outdoor activities.

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Stayton Summer Tennis Camps for 2010

Girls and Boys, ages 6-18 are welcome to sign up for tennis camps this summer.

There are 4 camps between June 29 and August 19 to sign up for.

Registration forms are at the office kiosk! 

Monday: 5/31/10 Memorial Day—No School

Tuesday: 6/1/10 No activities today

Wednesday: 6/2/10

• 9am-5:30pm 7th Grade field trip to Newport

Thursday: 6/3/10

• 8am-4pm 6th Grade field trip to OMSI

Friday: 6/4/10

• 8:30am-5pm 8th Grade to Oaks Park
• 9:30-12pm 3rd Grade to fish hatchery

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Hiring Announcement

We are proud to announce the hiring of Mrs. Melanie Brown as one of our first grade teachers for the 2010-11 school year. She will join Mrs. Satern in teaching one of the two first grade classes. Melanie has a degree in elementary education from Western Oregon University. She worked as an elementary teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Gervais and then took time off to stay at home and raise her children. Mrs. Brown subsequently home schooled her daughters for a few years – both of whom are now at St. Mary in 4th and 8th grades. Most recently Melanie has been subbing as a teacher in the area and has substituted for us many times this year. We are looking forward to Mrs. Brown joining us full time. Welcome aboard Melanie!

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June Menu & Calendar

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Congratulations Science Fair Winners!

5th grade

• 1st- Zach Joyce
• 2nd- Katerine Bentz

6th grade

• 1st- Chris Chandler
• 2nd- Emma Fery

7th grade

• 1st- Jessie Burns
• 2nd- Hannah Sherman

8th grade

• 1st- Erica Csintalan
• 2nd- Caitlin O'Bryant

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Collin Callsen's P-Rod 3 Skate Shoes

For those who attended the Evening at the Auction and Dinner last month, there was an auction item which featured Nike shoes designed by our own Collin Callsen.  Because of a shipping circumstance, not all of the shoes were delivered in time for the auction.  If anyone is interested in purchasing a pair of shoes (see picture link) for $75 (ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SCHOOL), call the front office ASAP.  Below are the quantity and sizes available.  Make checks payable to St. Mary.  First come, first serve.

• 1 – size 8
• 4 – size 8.5
• 5 – size 9
• 6 – size 9.5
• 3 – size 10
• 4 – size 10.5
• 3 – size 11

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Summer Enrichment Programs for Middle School

Middle school academic enrichment program information was sent home with the students. Additional forms are available at the office.

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Vacation Bible School Deadline to Register is Thursday, June 3

VBS Registration Form

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End of the Year News

Outstanding Balances

• Outstanding balances for tuition/fees, library books, extended care, and lunches need to be paid before report cards will be mailed home.

Medication

• Please pick up your student's medication at the end of the school year. Law states that we cannot hold it over the summer to be used next year. Students are not allowed to pick up their own medication.

Lost and Found

• A table has been set up near the office with lost and found clothing items. Please come and check the table before items are donated to charity.

Uniform Depot

• Please donate your clean uniform pants and polos to our uniform room. They must be in good condition with no tears or stains.

Office Hours

• The office will be open until June 25, hours 9am-2pm. It will reopen August 9, Monday through Thursday, hours 9am-2pm.

Lunches for June

• The last day for hot lunch in the cafeteria will be June 4. All students must bring a sack lunch for Monday, June 7 as no lunch will be provided.

Last Day of School BBQ/Field Day (June 9)

• There will be a FREE hot dog bbq lunch provided outside on the playground. Parents that would like to help set up or help during the bbq should contact Mark Waters at 503-769-5849.
• Field day will be held outside in the afternoon. It is a fun day for kids to play games with the older students. The seventh grade class will be hosting the field games. The younger students will be going through the stations with their prayer partners. This will be a non-uniform dress day. Students need to wear appropriate footwear (tennis shoes).

After School Care Last Day

• The last day for After School Care is June 4.

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Three Scrip Updates

1. No School Monday May 31, so all Scrip Orders are due Tuesday June 1st by 8am. Your orders still will be distributed on Friday May 4th.

2. Below is a list of all Scrip in our inventory. Please help us deplete this inventory before the end of the school year.

3. The school year is nearing an end and Pre-Order Scrip will place our final order on June 7th. Order submitted on June 7th will be available for pick up at the front office on June 9th after 3pm.

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Free Junior Golf @ Regis

For St. Mary Students 

• Wednesday’s, 9:50 to 11:45 am
• June 23, 30 & July 7 & 28
• August 4, 11, 18
• There are only 5 openings for the above classes
• Call Don Dickey, 503-769-5230 

NOTE! There is a FREE Junior Golf Fun Days at the Santiam Golf Course on June 14, 15 & July 19, 20. Sign-up at the Santiam Golf Course.

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Regis Girls Hoop Camp

To be held at Regis High School Gym

• June 14 thru June 17
• 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Ages: Incoming 3rd & – 9th grade 
• Cost: $25 (includes camp t-shirt) 

Detach bottom of form. Send completed form along with check by June 12 to:

• Regis Girls Basketball Camp
• 550 W Regis St.
• Stayton, OR 97383

Name _________________________________________ Age: ________ Year in School: 

Address: ___________________________________________________ Phone Number:

Medical Insurance Co. Policy Number: ________________________________________

Name of Policyholder Emergency Phone No. ___________________________________

Please list any medical conditions or allergies that the camper might have of which medical authorities should be aware of in order to administer medical treatment: I hereby authorize and give my consent to the directors of Regis Basketball Camp or any medical personnel to perform upon or administer care to my camper any reasonably necessary medical or surgical treatment and act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention. In the event of indicated major surgery, the directors of Regis Basketball Camp or physicians are not hereby excused from attempting to contact me by phone, or mail, before relying upon this authorization. I hereby waive, hold harmless and release Regis Basketball Camp and its directors. My signature also certifies that my child has obtained proper medical care for any current medical conditions. This permission is good only while the participant is attending the Regis Basketball Camp. 

Parent or Guardian Signature: ________________________________  Date: _________ 

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CFCA Sponsorship

Many thanks to the St Mary families that recently signed up to sponsor a child through the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. Your sponsorship tells your young friend that they matter. They're worth it. They can dream. They can achieve.

Sponsoring a child from another country is a wonderful way for your own children to learn first hand about another culture. A relationship of hope and encouragement is nurtured through prayer and letters. Your child will enjoy receiving personal letters and photos from your sponsored friend and your friend will love to hear from you.

There are over 19,000 children and their families waiting for a sponsor to come into their lives. If your family has not known the joy of one-to-one sponsorship, and you are able to help, please call Carol Tabor at 503-769-2300.

Monday: 5/24/10 No activities today

Tuesday: 5/25/10

• 7:00pm Drama Elective Class presents Beauty and the Beast @ Regis

Wednesday: 5/26/10

• 9:15-9:45am Kindergarten orientation and Step Up Day
• 7:00pm SAC Meeting

Thursday: 5/27/10

• 8:15-2:45pm Second Grade field trip to OMSI
• 3:30pm Track @ Regis High School, depart 2:45

Friday: 5/28/10

• 8:15am Mass – 6th Grade

Saturday: 5/29/10 Happy Birthday to Michelle Heuberger!

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Science Fair 

Come check it out.  Friday, May 21 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the middle school building.

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Falcon Flyer for May

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are still needed for vacation bible school. Day care will be provided for anyone who would like to help.

It is an exciting program with lots to off our children. We will be collecting registrations after all parish masses this Saturday and Sunday. The registration deadline is June 3rd.

Please contact Kim Koehnke at 503-769-7883 or Kelly Alley at 503-769-1188 to volunteer.

Thank you.

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2009/2010 Yearbooks

Thanks to all who ordered, your copies are reserved and will be available in early June! We have officially SOLD OUT all our guaranteed copies. Our publisher usually has a few over runs which are then made available to us after printing. If you didn't turn in your order but would like to be on the list for possible availability, please submit an order form and check as soon as possible. Orders will be prioritized as we receive them and made available on a "first ordered, first filled" basis. New requests will be held until we know whether a yearbook copy can be secured and checks will be returned in the event that we cannot fill the request.

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Parent Club Board Elections

Tonight we will ratify our new board. Kathleen George has accepted a nomination for the position of secretary for the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 school years. Incumbent vice-president, Maria Schmidlkofer and president, Debi O'Bryant, are both on the ballot to serve during the 2010/2011 school year. All candidates currently run unopposed. 

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Proposed Parent Club By-Law Changes

As announced at our April meeting, we will also be voting tonight on whether to accept proposed by-law changes. Current by-laws can be viewed at http://www.stmarystayton.org/pc/?page_id=180. Proposed changes are:

• Add to Article II, Section 1 (purposes) "To coordinate fundraising efforts necessary to support the school budget income line allocated to Parent Club Contributions as approved by the Immaculate Conception parish pastoral council."
• Change to Article V, Section 2 (officers and their election) sentence 3
  • from: Positions shall be elected bi-annually with the exception of the vice president, who will be elected annually
  • to serve one year as vice president and the following year as president.
  • to: Positions shall be elected every two years with the exception of the vice president and president, who will be elected annually, with presidency typically following vice presidency.
• Change to Article IX, Section 1 (Committees) sentence 2
  • from: Current committees include Sally Foster, Green Sale, Carnival, Pot-of-Gold Auction and SCRIP. 
  • to: Current committees include Sally Foster, Green Sale, Carnival, Auction, Boxholder SCRIP, Pre-Order SCRIP, and Share Hour.

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FYI

Step up day for 8th grade students going to Regis has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Students in grades PK-5 will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, May 26.

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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

St. Mary's drama class presents "The Beauty and the Beast" this Tuesday May 25th at 7:00 pm. The performance will be held at Regis High school in the auditorium. Please join us for a night of creative entertainment.

Admission is free!

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St. Mary School Advisory Council Minutes

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Attending Members: Rick Schindler, Dana Peters, Tina Quigley, Ken Adams, Gina Keudell, Eric Fery, Patty Sampson and Steve Ripp.

Principal Report:

• The Strategic Plan will be reviewed twice a year at the Advisory Council meetings.
• Five interviews for the new First grade teacher have been completed. Second interviews are being set up with the finalist the candidates will have to prepare a lesson plan and teach in the first grade class while being observed. The candidates will also meet with a group of parents.
• May Crowning/Grandparents day will be Friday, May 7. Last year was the largest turnout since Rick has been here. They are expecting a similar turnout this year.
• Rick is currently performing formal teacher observations.
• The 7th grade parents have met and will be fundraising to support outdoor school for next year.
• Rick has been speaking at Masses at various Vicariate churches and plans to be done by the end of May.
• Tuition Assistance requests have increased substantially and less tuition assistance funds available to give this year. A letter will be sent out explaining the situation to families.
• K-12 information: a detailed five year business plan will be put together before merger is finalized.
• The final proposed budget was reviewed with the board.
• The school has been informed that we have to license our Preschool program and after-school care programs with the state because we are now required by law.

Open Discussion:

• A lengthy discussion was had on our current dress code guidelines and how loosely it is followed by some families and the varying degrees of enforcement of it by staff. The question was asked on whether we should go to a true uniform. It was felt that this would not be supported by the school families due to the increase in cost. We will be looking at ways to increase support of the dress code and consistency in enforcement.
• We have one Immaculate Conception board position opening for next year. This will be a 4 year term. We are seeking nominations. 
• We have not received information on the final numbers for the St. Mary/Regis Annual Fund this year.

The next meeting is Wednesday, May 26 at 7pm

Tina Quigley will be the prayer leader.

Monday: 5/17/10 Happy Birthday to Kelly Satern!

• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball vs Western Mennonite
• 6:30pm Spring Music Program

Tuesday: 5/18/10 No activities today

Wednesday: 5/19/10 Happy Birthday to Pat Dickey! (parish office)

• 4:00pm Softball vs Salem Academy

Thursday: 5/20/10

• 3:15pm Track @ Lebanon High School, depart 2:00
• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Blanchet, depart 2:45
• 7:00pm Parent Club Meeting, cafeteria

Friday: 5/21/10 Middle School Science Fair, 5-7pm

• 8am-2:45pm Kindergarten field trip to the zoo
• 8:15am Mass–6th Grade
• 7-9pm 7th – 8th Dance, cafeteria

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REMINDER - Spring Music Program

Monday, May 17, 2010 – 6:30pm

Monday, May 17 is the Music Program for grades K-6. Please have students report to their classrooms by 6:15pm. Students are encouraged to wear their dress up attire. School uniforms are also acceptable. Clothing needs to cover the shoulders, for example: no spaghetti strap tops or dresses. No jeans.

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Science Fair – May 21

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Yet Another Winner!

Congratulations to Mandee Bentz, the winner of the Oregon Right to Life State Essay Contest. Mandee's essay placed first among all the counties in the State of Oregon. If you would like to read her essay, you can go to www.ortl.org and click on "Annual Contests". 

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Yearbook Order Form

Order forms for our 2009/2010 FULL COLOR Yearbook should have come home two weeks ago with your youngest child. Blank order forms are now also available at the office or on-line (click link above). Only 20 copies are still available so, if you haven't already, please submit your orders soon to ensure your copy! Thanks to all who already ordered, your copies are reserved and will be available in early June. Yearbooks will be sent home with your children unless you make a request to pick it up in the school office.

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Parent Club Board Nominations

This month we will ratify a new board Secretary to serve during the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 school years. Kathleen George has accepted a nomination for this position and is currently our only candidate. If you are interested in serving as Secretary please contact Debi O'Bryant at 503-949-4844 before May 20.

Current vice-president, Maria Schmidlkofer, would like to remain as vice-president for one more year before assuming the presidency. This means both our president and vice-president positions should be re-elected or ratified at our May meeting. Current president, Debi O'Bryant is willing to serve one more year. Other nominations can also be accepted for these positions for the 2011/2012 school year.

Please contact Debi O'Bryant at 503-949-4844, before May 20, if you would like to be on the ballot to run for president or vice-president.

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Proposed Parent Club By-Law Changes

As announced at our April meeting, we will be voting at the May 20 meeting on whether to accept proposed bi-law changes. Current bi-laws can be viewed at http://www.stmarystayton.org/pc/?page_id=180. Proposed changes are:

• Add to Article II, Section 1 (purposes) "To coordinate fundraising efforts necessary to support the school budget income line allocated to Parent Club Contributions as approved by the Immaculate Conception parish pastoral council."
• Change to Article V, Section 2 (officers and their election) sentence 3 from: Positions shall be elected bi-annually with the exception of the vice president, who will be elected annually to serve one year as vice president and the following year as president.
  • to: Positions shall be elected every two years with the exception of the vice president and president, who will be elected annually, with presidency typically following vice presidency.
• Change to Article IX, Section 1 (Committees) sentence 2 from: Current committees include Sally Foster, Green Sale, Carnival, Pot-of-Gold Auction and SCRIP. 
  • to: Current committees include Sally Foster, Green Sale, Carnival, Auction, Boxholder SCRIP, Pre-Order SCRIP, and Share Hour.

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Spring Rummage Sale 

Please come and shop at Immaculate Conception’s annual Spring Rummage Sale. Friday, May 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

A wide variety of both new and used household items, dishes, books, toys, craft and sewing supplies. Most clothing is $1 or less. 

Your purchases will help us provide food and medical care for our sponsored friends in Guatemala.

Monday: 5/10/10

• 4:30pm Softball/Baseball vs Perrydale (rescheduled from May 11)

Tuesday: 5/11/10 No activities today

Wednesday: 5/12/10 Happy Birthday to Principal Rick Schindler!

• 11am-3pm Creative Writing elective field trip
• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Western Mennonite, depart 2:30

Thursday: 5/13/10

• 8:15am Joint Mass with Regis
• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Mill City, depart 2:45
• 6:30pm First Eucharist practice in the church

Friday: 5/14/10

• 9:30am Eighth Grade graduation photos
• 3:15pm Track @ Jefferson, depart 2:30

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Staff Expresses Gratitude

Thank you to all the mothers and fathers who prepared such wonderful food during Staff Appreciation Week.

We have been blessed this week with two lunches, snacks, and desserts that are out of this world! A lot of effort has been put forth in organizing and preparing this and we appreciate it all.

Thank you!

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Vacation Bible School Registration

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Yearbook Orders

Order forms for our 2009-10 FULL COLOR Yearbook should have come home last week with your youngest child. We've received orders for almost half of our available copies so, if you haven't already, please submit your orders soon to ensure your copy! Thanks to all who already ordered, your copies are reserved and will be available in early June. Yearbooks will be sent home with your children unless you make a request to pick it up in the school office.

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Grandparents Day/May Crowning

Our Grandparents Day celebration will begin with a procession from school to church at 8:05. The May court will be at the end of the procession and will process to the grotto before entering the church. Crowning of Mary will occur after communion in church.

Crowning is a symbol of Catholic reverence to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The practice became widespread in the United States prior to the 1960's and usually takes place in May. We honor Mary as the perfect follower of Christ, who consented to God's plan and remained steadfast in her relationship with her Son, all the way to the foot of the cross. The crown reflects Mary's "crown of life" promised in James 1:12 and "crown of glory" from 1 Peter 5:4.

Catholic devotion to Mary also has Biblical roots in John 19:26-27 where Jesus asked His mother to consider his disciple her son and asked his disciple to consider Mary his mother. As part of the communion of saints, we believe Mary hears our requests for prayers, considers all disciples of Christ her children and that she continues to have a close relationship with her Son in heaven. We ask for Mary's prayers for us, and our intentions, and consider her devotion to God the example we try to follow. 

Our school celebrates Grandparent's Day on the same day as a way to share our celebration of Mary as our heavenly mother with our families here. We have third generation students whose grandparent's continue to enjoy the celebration they first participated in as students themselves. Parents and grandparents practice of faith has significant impact on our students faith. Anytime we bring faith celebrations together with family it strengthens our entire faith community. We hope to have a church full of parents, grandparents and students!

After mass grandparent's join their grandchildren in their classrooms then assemble at 10:00 for entertainment followed by refreshments and 11:15 dismissal.

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Teacher Appreciation

As part of National Teacher Appreciation week parents organized a breakfast, two lunches, snacks and desserts for our St. Mary staff this week. Parents may also wish to have their children write thank you notes to their teachers this week. The parent club recognizes the important role our teachers and school staff have in our children's lives and seek to thank, support and encourage them during their special week! 

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Children’s events in May at Stayton Public Library

May 4, Tuesday

• Picturing America ~ Posters on Display throughout May at Stayton Public Library
• Regis High School has received the National Endowment for the Humanities grant of laminated art called Picturing America. Picturing America is a set of 36 large prints that are meant to stimulate intellectual awakenings by providing a portfolio of artwork from the National Gallery collection. The images give a glimpse of the history of America and its great diversity. Stayton Public Library will display different posters each week in May. 
• Story Time – Caterpillars, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.
• Story Time – Caterpillars, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun, school kids especially. Free, no registration necessary. 

May 6, Thursday

• Story Time – Caterpillars, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.

May 10 – 14

• Children’s Book Week
• Some local students are having tours of the library this week. To arrange a tour of the library (and some stories) for your students, please contact Casle at the Stayton Public Library 503-769-3313

May 11, Tuesday

• Story Time – Butterflies, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary
• Story Time – Butterflies, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun, school kids especially. Free, no registration necessary. 

May 13, Thursday

• Story Time – Butterflies, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary. 
• Bilingual / Hora de cuentos – Mariposas 10am – 11am, Bibliotecha publica de Stayton, 515 N First Avenue. Cuarto de reuniones. Para toda la familia, no se necesita registarse.

May 18, Tuesday

• Story Time – Flowers, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.
• Story Time – Flowers, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun, school kids especially. Free, no registration necessary. 

May 20, Thursday

• Story Time – Flowers, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.

May 25, Tuesday

• Story Time – Sheep, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.
• Story Time – Sheep, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun, school kids especially. Free, no registration necessary. 

May 27, Thursday

• Story Time – Sheep, 10am-11am, Stayton Public Library EG Sigmund Meeting Room, 515 N First Avenue. All ages welcome to join the fun. Free, no registration necessary.
• Bilingual / Hora de cuentos – Ovejas 10am – 11am, Bibliotecha publica de Stayton, 515 N First Avenue. Cuarto de reuniones. Para toda la familia, no se necesita registarse. 

Monday: 5/3/10 Happy Birthday to Meghan Garsjo!

• 6:30pm First Eucharist Class

Tuesday: 5/4/10

• 4:30pm Softball/Baseball @ Harrisburg, depart 2:30

Wednesday: 5/5/10

• 3:45pm Track @ Colton, depart 2:15

Thursday: 5/6/10

• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Jefferson, depart 2:45

Friday: 5/7/10 Yes AM / No PM Bus – 11:15 Dismissal

• Grandparents Day/May Crowning
• 8:15am Mass
• 11:15am Early Dismissal/No After School Care Today

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Thank You

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all of your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The last few weeks have been emotionally challenging. Yet we are comforted in knowing that our little angel is no longer suffering and is now in the presence of God. Please keep us in your prayers during our time of grief. 

With deepest gratitude,

The Sandoval Family

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May Day Celebration

Dear Saint Mary Families,

We invite you to join our students and grandparents (Friday, May 7th is also Grandparents' Day) for our annual May Crowning celebration honoring Mary on Friday, May 7, 2010. We will process from the school to the grotto and then have Mass and the May Crowning at 8:15 am in the church. The students are asked to bring flowers for our procession and to wear regular school uniforms that day. Friday is a special 11:15 am early dismissal day with no bus service. Grandparents are invited to take their grandchildren home or parents will need to make transportation arrangements. 

The following students have been chosen to be members of our May Day Court:

• K – Olivia Banning/Nicholas Woods 
• 1 – Catherine Bischoff/Joe Ierardi 
• 2 – Avari Schumacher/Jake Bentz 
• 3 – Belen Martinez / Spencer Gaul 
• 4 – Anna Brown/Owen George
• 5 – Elizabeth Hoke/Joshua Ripp
• 6 – Mandy Christiansen/Connor West
• 7 – Monica Webb/Kyle Bunde
• 8 – Caitlin O'Bryant/Andrew Wavra

May Crowning Committee

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May Crowning Event Timeline

• 7:45 – 8:00 – Students will be in their individual classrooms. Grandparents are welcome to process over to the church with a grandchild's classroom, or to meet grandchildren at the church. 
• 8:00 – 8:15 – Student procession to church
• 8:15 – 9:30 – Mass and May Crowning
• 9:30 – 10:00 – Grandparents visit classrooms
• 10:00 – 10:40 – Musical entertainment in the gym
• 10:40 – 11:15 – Refreshments outside (weather permitting)
• 11:15 – Students are dismissed for the day

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May Calendar

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May Menu

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Spring Music Concert & Drama Production Dates

The Spring music concert is scheduled for Monday, May 17 @ 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary gym.

The middle school drama production of Beauty and the Beast will be Tuesday, May 25 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Regis student center.

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Seeking School Advisory Council Nominees

The St. Mary Advisory Council has one position opening starting in the Fall of 2010. The council meets once a month during the school year and is charged with advising the principal and pastor on school issues and concerns (providing a "30,000 foot perspective"). The only stipulation is that this position must be filled by an Immaculate Conception parishioner. Council terms are for 4 years.

If you or someone you know would like to serve the school in this capacity, please forward their name to the school office or the principal. 

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Yearbook Orders

Order forms for our 2009/2009 FULL COLOR Yearbook will come home today with your youngest child. Please submit your orders soon to ensure your copy. Limited quantities are available.

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Sally Foster 2010

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Mary Gescher, our Sally Foster program chairperson for many years. Mary's youngest child will be graduating from St. Mary this year. We wish her well in the next phase of her children's lives. The St. Mary community has been blessed by her service and dedication and she will be missed here.

We now have a great opportunity for someone else to fulfill their share hours in this low stress environment! This fall gift wrap fundraiser raises several thousand dollars for our school each year and much of the chairperson duties can be done at home. Please contact Debi O'Bryant at 503-949-4844 or tdobryant@hotmail.com if you are interested in learning more.

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Staff Appreciation Week, May 3-7

Please contact Nancy Bischoff at 503-769-9885 if you are interested in helping provide food for this special week. 

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Thank You!!

Huge thanks to Kristi Frith and all the auction chairs for their tremendous hard work and effort to pull off an amazing auction evening.  Your tireless efforts and dedication are greatly appreciated.

The school, its staff, students, and parents are very grateful.

Thank you!

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Thank You

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the fabulous St. Mary and Regis students who helped make this year's "Night at the Auction" such a memorable and successful event! We lost count of how many people commented on the polite and kind attention they received from our terrific students! Thank you all again for being such willing servants of Christ, your community, and St. Mary school.

Blessings,

Ross & Mary Scrocca

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Library Information

The last week for any books to be checked out of the library will be May 10-14th. All books must be returned no later than May 28th. Inventory starts the 31st of May. Library class time will continue until the end of May at the usual times.

Thank you for your support during the school year.

Mrs. Pech

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Scrip News

Please e-mail st.maryscrip@yahoo.com if you are able to purchase any of the items listed below from our on-hand inventory. Thank you – Stephanie Jorgensen 

• Bath & Body Works $ 25.00 1
• Burger King $ 5.00 1
• Big Town Hero $ 5.00 16
• Figaros $ 10.00 2
• Fred Meyer $ 20.00 31
• Fred Meyer $ 50.00 4
• Hollywood Video $ 25.00 3
• Hollywood Video $ 10.00 5
• TJ Maxx $ 25.00 2
• Arco $ 100.00 2
• Outback Steakhouse $ 25.00 9
• Ugos $ 25.00 3

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Scrip, Part II

May 7th is Grandparents Day & May 9th is Mother's Day

Order your Scrip by 8am Monday May 3rd and you will receive it Friday May 7th at 8am. 

After orders are filled, our remaining (limited) inventory will be available for immediate sale on Grandparents Day!!

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Vicariate Vacation Bible School

Circus of the Stars, vicariate vacation bible school, is coming June 21st through June 29th 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration forms are available in the back of all vicariate churches. The deadline for all registrations is June 3rd. Volunteers are still needed. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, everyone is welcome to participate in teaching the glory of God to our children! Please contact Kim Koehnke at 503-769-7883 or Kelly Alley at 503-769-1188 to volunteer.

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Parent Club Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 15, 2010 

In attendance: Debi O'Bryant, Maria Schmidlkofer, Dana Peters, Mona McMullen, Sheri Nees, Rick Schindler, Stephanie Jorgensen, Tina Quigley, Brenda Chamberland, Kristi Frith, Doug Ierardi, Mary Scrocca, Kim Minten, Dean Christiansen, Susan Wells, Kevin & Annette Joyce, Chantz & Jennifer Ditter, Nikki Voltin, Gina Keudell, 

Welcome and Opening Prayer – Debi O'Bryant 

Principal’s Report – Rick Schindler

• Registration packets were due today.
• Staff updates – still looking for a Kindergarten or 1st Grade teacher. Had 1 phone interview with 3 more to interview.
• Enrollment update
• There will be two 1st grade classes
• At this time there will be one Kindergarten class
• Budget Presentation
  • The budget for the 2010-2011 school year is 1.2 million
  • We’ve seen a decrease in donations
  • An increase of $100,000 in tuition and registration – due to 20 new students
  • There will be a new math curriculum next year for K-5
  • Personnel is 83% of the budget for expenses 

Comment: The budget presentations are always very much appreciated as it gives us all a better idea of expenses, etc. Can a version of this budget presentation be put on the web?

Rick will put a version of this presentation on the web. 

Treasurer's Report:

• As of the end of March we have about $49,000 in our account.
• To date the Parent Club has paid the school $50,000 (5 installments) with 5 more installments to make.
• Total profit from SCRIP is $8,500.

SAC Update:

• No SAC meeting has taken place since our last Parent Club Meeting.

SCRIP Update:

• The new mailing went home with students today.

Auction Update:

• About 170 dinner tickets have been sold.
• Fund an item pick:
• The cash call will be tangible items:
• $10,000 in classroom supplies
• A new hand washing sink for the cafeteria
• Listening centers for the Kindergarten classes
• Can this be changed since there was already a vote that took place at the last meeting?
• Yes, because the money that will be raised will offset some of the Parent Club $100,000 obligation to the school.

Share Hour Committee Update:

• We will establish a new position – Share Hour Coordinator and make it a board position with a 2-year term commitment.
• Propose changes to the bi-laws.
• A coordinator description will be made available to those interested in the position and we will vote on those interested in the position at our May meeting.
• It may take a little longer to roll out how the Share Hours will be done next school year, but we will communicate the changes to all parents.
• The changes will not go into effect until the 2010-2011 school year.

Bi-Law Changes Notice:

• A 30-day notice has been given for changes to the by-laws which will be up for vote at the May meeting.
• Changes will be the addition of the Share Hour Coordinator position, and
• Adding fundraising language

Open Board Positions:

• The Secretary position will be open starting in May of this year. It is a 2-year commitment, so if you are interested please contact Debi O’Bryant.

Fundraiser Question:

• Kevin Joyce spoke to those in attendance about a fundraiser the Salem Rotary currently does which is a berry sale. The Salem Rotary makes about $20,000 from selling berries and he saw it as a good opportunity to make some additional money for the school. The sale takes place in June, so it would be held at the end of school. Those parents in attendance would like to have Kevin bring more information to the next Parent Club Meeting.

The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

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Plant Sale

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• May 7th, 8th, & 9th 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
• St. Joseph’s Church Parking Lot
• Corner of Center and Cottage Streets,
• Downtown Salem, OR 
• Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground cover, veggies and more! Pickup a Mother’s Day Gift! 
• Michael the Archangel
• Pregnancy Resource Center
• 503-581-2229

Monday: 4/26/10

• 9:30-11:30am Kindergarten field trip to Humane Society
• 4:30pm Softball @ Salem Academy
• 6:30pm First Eucharist Class

Tuesday: 4/27/10

• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball vs Western Mennonite

Wednesday: 4/28/10

• 8am-1:45pm 1st grade field trip to Science Factory, Eugene
• 6:30pm 7th grade parent meeting for Outdoor School, cafeteria
• 7:00pm SAC Meeting

Thursday: 4/29/10

• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball vs Mt. Angel

Friday: 4/30/10 No AM / No PM Bus

• 8:15am Communion Service
• 5:15pm Track @ Jefferson, depart 4pm

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New & Improved SCRIP Order Form

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Attention Student Auction Volunteers

Please remember to be at the Regis Student Center this Saturday between 5:00-5:15 dressed in Kakis and a white polo. Please report to the girls locker room located inside the gym. Those students leaving early are reminded they are free to go at 8:30 p.m. Please eat a little something before hand as pizza and soda will not be served until after the dinner service. Thank you again for being such willing servants of Christ in our continued efforts to support St. Mary Catholic school.

Blessings,

Ross & Mary Scrocca

(503)769-3402

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Some SCRIP Still on Hand

The list below is scrip inventory that we need to sell. These items are not included on our current order form, and will not be available in the future. Please e-mail me at st.maryscrip@yahoo.com to place your order.

Thank you, Stephanie Jorgensen 

• Type/Dollar Amt – Qty

• Bath & Body Works/$25 – 1
• Burger King/$5 – 1
• Big Town Hero/$5 – 16
• Figaros/$10 – 2
• Fred Meyer/$20 – 32
• Fred Meyer/$50 – 8
• Hollywood Video/$25 – 3
• Hollywood Video/$10 – 8
• TJ Maxx/$25 – 2
• Arco/$100 – 2
• Outback Steakhouse/$25 – 9
• Ugos/$25 – 3
• Prepaid Visa/$50 – 18

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Egg Cartons Needed

Our Kindergarten classes are collecting empty egg cartons for an upcoming project. If you would send in any you might use up in the next couple of weeksl, our Kindergarten class would appreciate your help. Thank you!

Monday: 4/19/10

• 6:30pm First Eucharist Class

Tuesday: 4/20/10 Happy Birthday to Brian Shawn!

Wednesday: 4/21/10 No activities today

Thursday: 4/22/10

• 3:15pm Track @ Regis, depart 2:45pm
• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Blanchet

Friday: 4/23/10

• 8:15am Mass, 1st grade

Saturday: 4/24/10

• 5:00pm Evening at the Auction, Regis High School
  

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SCRIP Program Changes

This week marks the beginning of some SCRIP program changes. We will be moving to an order in advance system which will allow us to keep much less inventory on hand and allow Parent Club funds to go more quickly to support the school rather than being used to stock SCRIP inventory.

Look for your Scrip Order Form today!

• Today your blank Scrip Order Form will be sent home with your youngest child. All orders submitted by Monday at 8am will be filled on Friday by 8am. Please attach your check (no-cash please) to your order form.

Friday Scrip Distribution

• On your order form, please select how you want your filled order to be distributed, either (A) to be picked up at the front office or (B) sent home with your child. Orders greater than $300 will not be sent home with students and will be available for pick up at the front office.

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Falcon Flyer for April

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Parent Club Meeting Agenda

April 15, 2010

• Welcome/Prayer
• Principal's Report – Budget Presentation
• Treasurer's Report
• SCRIP Update
• Auction Update
• Share Hour Program Update
• Proposed Changes to By-Laws
• Open PC Board Positions for 2010/2011 & 2011/2012

Monday: 4/12/10 Happy Birthday to DeAnne Stuckart!

• 6:30pm First Eucharist Class

Tuesday: 4/13/10

• 4:00pm Softball/Baseball vs Mill City

Wednesday: 4/14/10

• 3:15pm Track @ Lebanon

Thursday: 4/15/10 Registration papers for next year due today!

• 4:00pm Baseball @ Stayton M.S.
• 7:00pm Parent Club Meeting, cafeteria

Friday: 4/16/10

• 8:15am Mass–8th grade
• 9:00am-2:30pm Kindergarten field trip to A.C. Gilbert Museum

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Congratulations to Contest Winners!

Right to Life recently held an essay and poster contest. The following were the winners from our school (competing against the entire Marion County).

Poster

• 1st place – Abby Warren
• 2nd place – Marie Heuberger
• 3rd place – Katherine Bentz

Essay

• 1st place – Amanda Bentz
• 3rd place – Erica Csintalan

The two 1st place winners will have their entry submitted to the state contest. All those who entered will receive ribbons and certificates.

Congratulations! We are proud of you!

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Auction Update

Auction raffle and dinner tickets are for sale at the school office. Hurry – they are going fast! Donations are still being received at the office.  Look next week for your child’s classroom project to be showcased at school. Please stop by and enjoy their work.

Thank you.

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IMPORTANT DEADLINE – APRIL 15

Registration forms are due Thursday, April 15 in the front office to avoid the $100 late fee and to ensure your child's spot in the school for 2010-11.

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Family Night

Join us this Friday, April 9 at 6:30, to create a cool art project you will want to keep for inspiration as well as a quick writer's workshop on personal memoirs. We'll look at how we can apply what we've read about in our own lives. This awesome family night will be our last session related to Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson. Hope to see you there!

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Vicariate Vacation Bible School

“Circus of the Stars” for K-8th grade coming June 21-25, from 9:00 – noon. ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmas, Grandpas. Everyone is welcome to participate in teaching the Glory of God to our children. Please contact Kim Koehnke at 769-7883 or Kelly Alley at 769-1188 to volunteer.

Watch for pre-registration forms coming soon. Donations to off-set costs will be joyfully accepted.

Thank you.

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Parent Club Board Secretary

Looking for a way to get more involved and make a difference in your children's school? Consider joining the Parent Club board! We're currently accepting nominations for the incoming Parent Club secretary position. This is a two year position for the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 school years. For more information please contact Debi O'Bryant at 503-949-4844 or debi.obryant@stmarystayton.org.