May 9 , 2008

Feast of Blessed Nicholas Albergati

Dear Parents,

Blessed Nicholas was born in Bologna, Italy. His family could afford to send him to the university when he began to study law. But then after a few years, he decided to not become a lawyer. At the age of twenty, he joined the Carthusian order. In 1417, this Carthusian monk was chosen to be bishop of his native diocese. He lived a modest life and began to visit the people of his diocese, the poorest families first. He then became a cardinal in 1426 and was known to be wise and spiritual. The popes would consult with him on important matters. Nicholas died in 1443.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY 

            11             Pentecost Sunday – wear red to Sunday Mass
                             Grade 5 Bake Sale for Plumpy Nut after the Sunday Masses
            13             Market Day Pick Up 3:30 – 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 
            14             Feast of St. Matthias
                              DeSales / Matthias Graduates Luncheon 11:00 AM
                                        Prayer Service 1:40 PM
            15             Interims Sent Home
                             Grade School Band Concert 7:00 PM
            16             Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 1:00 PM
            19             School Advisory Board Meeting 7:00 PM
            20             Talent Show 7:00 PM
            23             Fun Fair 9:30 – 1:00 PM (it is still a full day of school)
            26             Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
            30             Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 AM

ERASE OUT HUNGER PENCIL FUNDRAISER The Second Graders will be selling pencils with erasers for their class school – wide service project. Pencils will be sold outside the gym beginning Monday until Thursday morning (May 12 –1 5) from 7:30 until 7:45 AM. Each pencil sells for 25 cents and exact change is appreciated.

BOWL – A – THON PIZZA AND SUBWAY PARTIES As a reward their outstanding contributions for the Bowl – A – Thon, First Grade will be awarded with a pizza party on Friday, May 9th.  Eighth Grade will enjoy a Subway party on May 16th. Congratulations!

SUMMER WORKSHOP We still have a few openings K – 8 for our summer school workshop. Please contact the school office if you need and application.

Have A Joyful Weekend,

Daniel H. Kinley, Principal