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September 5, 2008 Dear Parents,
One week of the new school year down. You are to be commended for getting your children and all their needs ready to start school. A big job—moms and dads!! It has been wonderful having so many new faces here at Cre-Act.
Just a few reminders:
· Tuition payments and book fees are due next week. Book fee is $60.
· Milk Money (approximately $7.35 a month), book fees and tuition should all be paid by different checks as they are handled through different accounts. Sorry for the inconvenience.
· Important parent’s meeting on Thursday September 11th at 7:00pm at the school. Childcare will be available during the meeting in one of the classrooms.
· After School Program is a different payment and will be billed to you directly from Tonia.
· Please be sure that microwave able lunches are not the long time ones but ones that will require 2 minutes or less to heat up.
· We ask that parents do not drive their cars into the schoolyard to pick up their children, but park on the street.
· Please check your child’s backpack each night for school information, announcements, homework, art, etc.
Any questions, problems or concerns please call me at 233-4747 Thank You, Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E. Principal
Dear Parents, Welcome to the Franciscan Cre-Act School for the 2008-2009 academic year. The building is ready to accept students and the Teachers and Staff are diligently making preparations for classes. WELCOME Years’ Theme: Community- How will what we study help students to grow in all aspects of a community- local, family, national, etc. as well as grow personally. Remember the Following: School Starts: September 2nd, Tuesday. Promptly at 8:30a.m. School Hours: 8:30a.m.- 11:45a.m.- Morning Pre-School 11:45-12:45 Lunch and Recess 12:45-3:05 Afternoon Schedule After School Program: 3:15-6:00pm Tonia will run the After School Program again this year. Cost will be $3.00 per hour. Lunch: Although we don’t have a hot lunch program, there are microwaves available for the teacher’s to warm up your child’s lunch.] We request that you don’t send items that take more than 2-3 minutes to warm. Milk: White (and on some days chocolate) milk will be available each school day for 35¢ per carton. School Supply Lists: These supply lists for each grade have been mailed. All children should have their school supplies when school starts. Finances: Tuition payments; are due by the 20th of each month. Monthly tuition is $350.00 per month for 9 months or these can be stretched out for 12 months at $262.50. Half-day Pre-School is $220.00 per month for 9 months. This can be stretched to 12-month payments at $165.00 per month. If you need more time please talk with me about it. I am really averse to sending past due payments to collections. Book Fee: $60.00 for the year for grades K-5th. This is also due by September 10th. Tuition statements will be given out during the first week of each month. HOORAY!!! The Glitch we had last year with the computer program has been fixed. Hopefully no more errors. Visitors to the School: If a Pre-School parent is coming to pick up their child at noon we ask that you wait by the office. Any parent who wants to visit a classroom- or take their child out of school (for whatever reason) please check in at the office first. Absences: All absentees will require a written excuse in order to return to school. (More about this at the first parents’ meeting) Parents’ Meeting: The first meeting of parents who have children attending Cre-Act will be on Thursday, September 11th, beginning at 6:30pm. This meeting will be held in the Drama Room. Childcare will be provided here at school. All parents yes and even grandparents, are asked to attend. School Calendars, New Parent Handbooks and Policies will be given out at this meeting. Sincerely, Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E. Principal
July 13, 2007 Dear Parents, No sooner do we finish one cycle than we begin preparing for the next. Our theme for the 2008-2009 school year is Stewardship. SCHOOL START: School begins promptly at 8:30a.m. on September 2nd. School will end on May 29, 2009. Later in August you will receive the school calendar for the year. TUITION AND FEES: The school will offer the tuition payment plans on either a nine or twelve month plan. Following is the breakdown: Pre-K Tuition is $220 per month for ½ day for 9 months or $165 for 12 months. Totaling $1980 for the year. Kindergarten through 5th grade- Tuition total for the year is $3150 at $350 per month for 9 months. For 12-month payments the tuition would be $262.50 per month If there are two children in school the second child’s tuition is ½ the cost of tuition. A third child would be free. RECORDS: We are required by law to have a copy of each child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Parents of new students, please see that these get delivered to school. Dress: Student dress needs to reflect a positive image to enhance the learning environment. All students are expected to wear neat and clean shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and pants or, for girls, skirts or dresses. Clothing not acceptable includes: 1. Oversized clothing. 2. Tank tops, midriff, low-cut shirts, tops, and dresses. 3. Clothing displaying logos or graphics, which are negative, obscene or gang related themes. 4. Shorts, dresses and skirts above the knees. 5. Flip flops. We hope your children will come to school dressed in a manner that contributes to a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
AFTER SCHOOL: Tonia Johnson will have an after school program from 3:00-6:00p.m. each school day. There will be more information on this later. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: There is an attached school supply list for your grade level. If you have any questions please call the school at: 233-4747 between 9:30a.m. and 12:00p.m. We look forward to seeing you in September. Sincerely, Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E. Principal May 23, 2008
Dear Parents,
The “countdown” has begun. Only 2 ½ days of school after today. Already I am feeling the empty nest.
Your children in grades 2, 3 and 4 will be bringing home a paper with the ISAT explanations on them and a second paper with scores and the range of score possibilities in the breakdown of each area. Please look them over. You can be very proud of your children as we all are here.
Next week brings a very different schedule for all the classes. Tuesday will be a normal school day. Wednesday, a trip to the Pocatello Zoo for the entire school is scheduled. The cost is $2.50 for each child.
Thursday will be a half-day. School will let out for everyone from Pre-K to 4th at 12:00. We all need to go the extra 15 minutes in order to count a whole day. There will not be a lunch time or milk on Thursday.
Also there will not be any After School Care on Thursday.
Please turn in the slips that tell how many are coming on May 31st to the cast party/picnic. So far there hasn’t been any response to the request for assistance for working out the logistics of the party. The Sisters will help with a lot of the set up. Games are being prepared. There will be a further memo on Tuesday with directions to get there, times, etc. It should really be a fun time for all families.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
May 20, 2008
Dear Parents,
Six and one half days of school left before May 29th. It’s going fast.
Several Reminders:
• Slips for cast party/picnic for May 31st at the Sister’s house are due by Friday, May 23rd. Don’t forget to let us know how many are coming.
• Play pictures should be here by the end of this week. Do you have your order and money in?
• Tuition payments are due by Thursday, May 29th. Those who are on payment plans or have made arrangements for other payment plans disregard this reminder.
• Milk bills for May and balances will be given out on May 28th.
• Registration for next year are due by May 23rd.
• Information for play video will be coming next week.
• Zoo trip next Wednesday, May 28th.
Needed:
• Someone to weed whack the area next to the fence and outside lawn on side street
• A few parents for help with the practical logistics of the cast party! We have all the supplies etc. See me or give me a call 233-4747.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
• A teacher has been hired to replace Sister Paul Mary for next year. She has been invited to the cast party/picnic and will be introduced at that time.
A big thank you to Stan Wallenstedt (Rikke’s Grandpa), Ken Eline, & George Leap for all the repair work.
More information will come later this week.
Remember Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day- No School.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
May 6, 2008
Just a “huge” reminder that we will be having our last parent meeting for the school year on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00P.M. This will be an important meeting. Items to be discussed will include adding 5th Grade next year, the school cast party/picnic, next years' class breakdown and others.
Childcare with snacks will be provided at no cost to you.
Please plan on coming. See you at 7:00.
Thanks!
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
May 2, 2008
Dear Parents,
The play is over- A GREAT JOB DONE BY ALL: CHILDREN, PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF and particularly SISTER PAUL MARY.
THANK YOU!!!
School has started to settle down again- now the real work begins for the next four weeks.
ISAT Testing and IRI (Idaho Reading Indicator) Tests are on the agenda for the next two weeks.
I would like to have one final meeting of the parents before school gets out. How about May 8th at 7:00pm? It’s time to think about a cast party/picnic and there are a few ideas floating around.
DEADLINE:
May 3rd- 9:30am. Anyone who can help a few hours Saturday am- we need one large ladder. The Charter School’s older children are doing a service project for Cre-Act. The children will be working on the outside garden area- the lawn area and cleaning up rocks on the playground.
The bathroom in Mrs. Clayson’s room will be painted. A supervisor for this is needed.
May 5th-Monday- St. Jude’s math Books are due with pledge money and/or contributions.
May 8th- 7:00pm- Last meeting of parents.
THANK YOU: Sanju and his friends purchased a shed for outside so that we can put the lawn mower and other tools in it. Thank you also Jim. A special thank you to Ken Eline who helped to install the shed. It took almost all day.
NEEDED:
1. Someone to check outside light on south end. One of the bulbs has broken off and is still in the socket.
2. Put the outside cover on one of the lights in Mrs. Clayson’s room.
3. Someone to burn off the weeds around the fence line.
4. Look at back gate to see what can be done to make it open easier.
PLAY: All of the ad money has not been turned in yet. Around $2650 worth of tickets were sold. These parents who didn’t pay for their tickets yet need to do so now.
Mother Dorothy’s visit was a good one. She was very pleased with the children and the school itself.
My ISU class is over so I don’t have as much pressure. Final registration for next year will be closed for Cre-Act’s present students on May 8th so that new registrations can be accepted into the grade levels.
See you May 8th.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
April 10, 2008
Dear Parents,
Please look in your child’s backpacks for information etc. regarding the play.
Today you will receive the Make-Up and Costume Call Sheet. This tells you when your child must be present at Frazier to get make-up put on before the play. Keep it handy.
Also- you will receive an envelope with your name on it that contains tickets marked PARENT. You need to pay for these tickets. You need to keep them and not let the ticket collectors take them from you, as this ticket will allow you to go to 1, 2, 3 or all 4 performances.
Additional tickets for relatives and friends are for sale at the school office. You can also purchase tickets at the door.
Don’t forget to sign up for service jobs for the play- make-up, ticket takers-, child care, transportation, breaking the set and taking it back to the school to be put away. This is crunch time right now parents. The teachers are working over-time to ensure that the play is a success. We appreciate all the work you are doing to achieve this same goal.
Reminder:
The final day for registration for 2008-2009 school year is: Friday, April 11, 2008.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
April 8, 2008
Dear Parents,
You are going to be receiving a lot of memos and letters these next few weeks because of everything that will be going on.
This particular letter refers to the St. Jude’s Mathathon that Cre-Act School participates in.
Please read the instructions on page 4 in the booklet.
Here’s how the project works: The children get pledges of 1¢, 5¢, 10¢ or any outright larger donation for all the problems they do and get right. The answer sheet is in the middle of the booklet. Parents are requested to remove this sheet before the child starts on the problems.
The project ends April 28th. At this time or if your child finishes early you turn in your booklet and the pledge money. Payment by check should be made to: St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Cash payments can be given to Cre-Act and we will write a check to St. Jude’s.
As Principal of Cre-Act, I will pledge 5¢ for each problem the children finish and get right.
Some of you have a CD that you can look at as a family before you start the project.
Thanks so much for reaching out and helping others who are seriously ill.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
April 2, 2008
Dear Parents,
I hope you all had a very Happy Easter and a wonderful break time. All should be ready to settle down to get back to studying.
There are many events coming up these next few weeks. Here goes:
1. Thursday- April 3rd- Make-Up Committee Meeting at the school. Anyone interested in doing make-up is invited to attend.
2. Friday- April 4th- Lots of things this day.
• Last day for ads for the play to be brought in.
• Registration forms for next school year are due from everyone.
• Booth at Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce General Meeting at 12:00pm at the Red Lion Hotel.
PLAY ADS: All play ads for the playbook that you solicited are due in the office by 4:00p.m. on Friday night, April 4th. We still have lots of businesses that haven’t been contacted. It is the parents’ responsibility to gather the ads. Money must be handed in at this time. If the business asked to be billed let us know. Sheets describing size and costs are on the table in front of the bulletin board as well a list of businesses that haven’t been contacted yet. This is supposed to be our biggest fundraiser of the year to carry us through. To be honest, I am very concerned.
PLAY: The play this year will be dedicated to Mother Dorothy and to Paul Murray who wrote and directed the play for many years until he left Cre-Act. Mr. Murray will be moving to the East Coast this summer.
BOOTH AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING:
I still need someone to help me at the booth the school will have at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and meeting on Friday at 12:00 noon. You will be given a free lunch.
The booth will contain information on the school and play posters, information and play tickets. Let me know before Friday a.m. if you can be there with me.
Hooray! Hooray! Being on time for school attendance has improved a lot during March. It was very encouraging.
PLAY PERFORMANCES:
April 19th- 7:00 Frazier Auditorium I.S.U.
April 22nd- 9:30am Performance for area schools.
April 24- 9:30am- Performance for area school.
April 26th- 1:30pm Matinee- Mother Dorothy will be present at this performance.
We are asking parents to buy one ticket per parent. The word “Parent” will be written on the front and can be used for any and all performances you might attend. Additional tickets are available at the school office.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
March 19, 2008
Dear Parents,
Today is the last day of school until March 31st. School resumes on March 31st.
REGISTRATION:
Registration forms for school year 2008-2009 are due by Friday, April 4th.
PLAY ADS:
If you have contacted the businesses you signed up for, please hand in the forms the week of April 1st for ads that are to be put into the booklet. If the business needs to be billed for this ad please let us know.
There are still plenty of businesses to be contacted. This area of the play production is where the parents hold the main responsibility. We need all the ads we can get.
PLAY:
Mother Dorothy will be coming for the play on Thursday, April 24th. She will be present at the Saturday, April 26th matinee performance.
Play assignments are beginning to be given out, Please be ready when you receive yours.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
Need- a parent or two to sit at the display for Cre-Act at the Chamber of Commerce event at noon on Friday, April 4th for 2 to 3 hours. Any volunteers please see me.
HAVE A VERY HAPPY EASTER!!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Dear Parents,
Just a few important reminders:
Thursday, March 13th- Parent Teacher Conferences.
Friday, March 14th- Parent Teacher Conferences.
It is mandatory that each set of parents make an appointment to see me at this time.
Also- NO SCHOOL
School will be out on vacation from March 20th through March 30th.
PLAY ADS:
There are still many vacant spots on the ad sign up sheet. Deadline for all ads is April 4th. What have you done?
Congratulations to those parents who have made extra ordinary efforts to get their children to school on time. The problem of tardiness has improved a lot.
That’s all for now.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
March 4, 2008
Dear Parents, Hopefully SPRING is around the corner. Everybody here at school is restless and longing to be outside whenever possible.
REMINDER: Upcoming dates to remember.
March 13 & 14- Parent Teacher Conferences. Please make appointments with your child’s teacher and also with me. I will go over the IRI series with you.
March 20 to 30 SPRING BREAK.
March 31- School resumes.
PLAY SIGN UP AND ADS:
If you have signed up for soliciting ads from businesses, please do so. All necessary information is on the table below the bulletin board next to the office. The business can pay for the ads up front. If they want to be billed please let us know so we can do this.
DEADLINE FOR ADS: April 4th.
If you signed up for helping at the play you will be receiving information on your job from the teachers assigned to guide the committee. Help is still needed after the Saturday matinee to strip the stage and take the props, costumes, etc. where they need to be. So far only four generous hearts have signed up to do this. We need about 8-10 more people.
TUITION & MILK MONEY:
These bills need to be paid. The school is running short right now. Please do what you can.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Dear Parents,
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
A huge thank you to all the parents who showed up to clean out the prop and costume room on the 2nd floor last Saturday. It looks absolutely wonderful. The lunch, catered by Kascinda Fleming and Tom Cashin, was delicious and filling.
HEADS UP:
Monday-February 18th- NO SCHOOL Presidents Day.
PLAY REHEARSAL:
Rehearsals for “The House at Pooh Corner” have started. Each morning after morning prayer until 10:00a.m. some part of the play is in rehearsal. This does not mean that every child is in rehearsal each day.
PLAY ADS & SIGNUPS FOR ASSISTING WITH THE PLAY:
If you haven’t already done so please check the bulletin board next to the office and sign up to get at least one ad for the program booklet. Information on size and cost of ads are on the table below the sign up sheets. Ads are due absolutely no later than April 4th.
On the second bulletin board sign up sheets are placed with the various jobs that are needed to be done during the play. Please make sure that your name is on one of the lists.
VENDOR TABLE:
Daphne Eline generously signed the school up to have a table with brochures tickets and forms at the next general Pocatello Chamber of Commerce get together on March 14th. If anyone is able to help man this table for a couple of hours on this day please talk to Daphne.
Have a safe, happy weekend.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Friday, February 01, 2008
Dear Parents,
Brrrrr It’s cold. We can be thankful that we are able to keep warm.
It has been a week of sickness and colds for our faculty and students. Hopefully all are getting better. Parents, I plead with you once again. Please do not send your child to school if they are running a fever, having a sore throat or flu like symptoms.
Just a few reminders:
• Please pay tuition and milk bills. January was difficult because of Christmas, I know, but the school has to pay bills also.
• Make sure that report cards are signed and returned to school in the same envelope they arrived home in.
• February 9th- School clean up by parents and others we are cleaning the prop and Costume Room. This will start at 9:30a.m. Lunch will be provided by Bullion Soup. If many show up it won’t take long to accomplish the task.
PLAY:
Rehearsals will start toward the end of the first week in February. Please work with your child at home so they can memorize their lines.
SIGN UP:
Job sign up sheets for the play will be posted on bulletin board outside office. Please sign up for a job that you are willing to do for the play.
ADS:
I am concerned as there are only five names including faculty/staff that have signed up to contact businesses for ads for the playbook. The information sheets regarding the ads are on the table below the sign-up sheets. Deadline for the playbook ads is April 4th.
Keep Healthy and Warm.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
January 25, 2008
Dear Parents,
The first semester is gradually coming to a close. Are you ready to begin anew this second semester?
I.R.I. TESTS:
The I.R.I. (Idaho Reading Indicator) tests still have to be given. Our test coordinator has been out sick these past several days. When she returns the testing will be done.
SICKNESS:
These past few weeks there has been a lot of sickness in school- high temperatures-fevers-upset tummies. If your child has been running a temperature please keep him/her home for 24 hours after the temperature drops back to normal.
PLAY:
The ad list for the play is on the bulletin board outside the office. The information sheets regarding the ads are on the table below the bulletin board. Please sign up to contact these businesses for ads for the play booklets. This is very important for the school. The deadline for the ads is April 4th. So far very few have signed the list.
Needed for the play- large empty mayonnaise containers (like you see in cafeterias) to decorate as honey pots.
Also needed is a jogging trampoline to disguise as a tree stump for Tigger to bounce on. This would be returned after the play if we borrow it.
More large pieces of cardboard are needed.
DAY CAMPS:
A flyer is attached to this newsletter with information about different camps for the children after school is out.
PARENT MEETING:
The next parents meeting is set for Saturday, February 9th at 9:30a.m. At least one parent from each family is requested to be present. We will clean out the prop/costume room. We will have our parent meeting during a catered lunch provided by Bouillon Soup.
REPORT CARDS:
Will be sent home on January 29th. These need to be signed and sent back to school in the same envelope they come home in.
January 15, 2008
Dear Parents,
What a wonderful turn out for our “After Christmas Party” on Thursday the 10th. So much food—Thank you to all who came and to all those who prepared food.
Reminders:
January 17th- Parent’s Meeting at 6:45p.m. at school. This won’t be a long meeting. We do need parents present.
January 21st- NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Report cards will be out by the 25th of January. The I.R.I. (Idaho Reading Indicator) will be taken within the next two weeks. This will involve kindergarten, grades 1, 2, and 3.
Play: Casting will begin in a week or so. The children are beginning to work on the props. Sister Paul Mary will direct the play. Lenny Baxter will be in charge of the props and will assist.
This is one of the two big fundraisers for the year. We need to do very well this year so you will be asked to help. More later.
See you Thursday night!
Your Principal
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Cre-Act’s After Christmas Party
Monday, January 07, 2008
Dear Parents,
The New Year is in great swing right now.
Just a reminder. The “After Christmas” family school party will be on Thursday, January 10th at 6:30p.m. at the school. All families are asked to provide a potluck item for dinner. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board next to the office.
Menu is: Hot dish, Salads, Relishes, Rolls/Butter and Dessert.
Please sign up for what you will bring so we can make sure there is enough of everything. You can also call the office and tell us what you want to bring.
Deadline for doing this is Wednesday, January 9th at 2:00p.m.
See you on Thursday!
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Dear Parents,
A very Happy and Blessed New Year to all of you. I hope your Christmas was filled with happiness and joy and that you also had time for some quiet rest.
Tuition:
The tuition invoices and milk bills have been given out. A letter was also put with them so you would be better able to understand how the payment system works.
The “Christmas Get Together: that is usually held after Christmas when the children return to school will be on Thursday night, January 10th beginning at 6:30p.m. The children will perform a few numbers for you this night. The food will be a potluck. Needed will be a variety of main dishes, salads, relishes, desserts and rolls/butter. There will be a sign up sheet on the office door. We want to be sure that the types of food gets spread out so there is enough of everything. Please sign up by January 8th.
I.R.I. Testing:
The winter I.R.I. (Idaho Reading Indicator) tests will be given this month.
Annual Play:
The practicals for the Annual Play are being worked on now. Before too long the job listings will be out and tryouts will be held.
Reminders:
Friday, January 11th No School- Record Day.
Monday, January 21st No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday.
I would like to thank all the families who gave gifts, food and money for the three families the school adopted for Christmas. I couldn’t believe all the things that were brought in. I know that two of the families have already expressed their gratefulness and were in awe for what they received.
Congratulations for a great spirit of giving.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
December 19, 2007
Parents,
Remember:
December 21st- School lets out for Christmas vacation at 11:45a.m. for all students including Preschool.
December 21st afternoon- Delivering packages for families we adopted for Christmas. 2 families are needed to deliver in Pocatello- one on Quinn Road and one on North 7th. Please contact me if you can help.
The Eline’s will deliver the one south of town.
December 21st- Christmas party in the morning for the classrooms.
January 2, 2008- SCHOOL RESUMES.
All of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
December 13, 2007
Dear Parents,
Christmas if fast approaching and preparations are underway. Hopefully the preparations of our hearts and minds are also ready for this special event-The Nativity.
CALENDAR EVENTS:
Dec. 21- ½ day of school- Out at 11:45a.m. - all students.
Dec. 21-Jan 2- Christmas Vacation
Jan. 2- School Begins
Jan. 10- After Christmas School Party for Cre-Act families.
COMMITTEE MEETING:
For all those who signed up to be on the committee to meet with me- Meeting- Dec. 13th at 6:45p.m. at the Franciscan Counseling Center- 1745 Pocatello Creek Road- 3 doors up from Jack in the Box.
CHRISTMAS BREADS:
All who want to order decorated Christmas Wreaths with either cherry, apricot or apple filling need to get your orders into school by Monday. These will be available for sale from Dec. 17-21. A complete bread sale will be held at the Franciscan Counseling Center on Saturday, Dec. 22nd from 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. The address for the Counseling Center is:
1745 Pocatello Creek Road
Phone- 233-9383
SCHOOL PICTURES:
There are still 4 sets of school pictures that haven’t been picked up. If you didn’t get your child’s pictures please stop by my office. A few haven’t been paid for yet.
CHRISTMAS ADOPT A FAMILY:
The school is adopting a family of a single mother and her 5 year old son. The plan is to provide a Christmas meal, clothing and a few toys. We have also adopted a 76 year old woman living at St. Anthony Place. The woman does not have any family. Christmas meal, extra canned goods and other articles will be provided.
Colored stars will be put on the Christmas tree with suggestions and sizes. Please take one if you wish, and bring the items to school.
Someone will be asked to deliver the boxes to the families before Christmas.
THANK YOU!!
To one of the parents for explaining Hanukkah to the children, for bringing the Menorah, providing dreidles and for the delicious latkes she made for all.
Have a good week. STAY WARM
Your Principal,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Dear Parents,
Thank you for all your support and participation in the St. Nicholas Day Celebrations. Everyone had a great time and made such wonderful things. St. Nicholas even snuck candy into the shoes that were left outside the classrooms.
On Thursday night, December 13th I would like to meet with the parents group that volunteered to meet with me. If we can meet at the Franciscan Counseling Center at 6:45p.m. it would be wonderful. Call the school at 233-4747 and let me know.
If the children are trying to figure out what to give the teachers for Christmas and you are stuck, help is here. Attached to this newsletter is a “wish list” for every teacher. Look it over. You might find something good on it.
Thank you to one of the parents for showing us the Jewish celebration of Hannukah.
The school will adopt two small families and one elderly lady for Christmas.
Family one- Single mother with two boys.
Family two- Single mother with a 4 year old girl.
Elderly woman- Age 76- alone and has no family.
Parents: Remember to have children wear warm coats, hats and gloves/mittens to school.
Also- Lunch Room crew suggests lunch items be sent that don’t take too long to warm up.
Thank you for being involved in your school.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Dear Parents,
I hope all of you had a Happy Thanksgiving Day and vacation. Now we should be ready for the next big Celebration- Christmas.
NEXT WEEK’S AGENDA
Dec. 6th- Thursday- 9:00a.m. -12:00p.m.
St. Nicholas Day. Sister Mary Paul will set up all the stations for the children to experience on this day.
All children, including morning Pre-K, will stay until 12:00p.m.
Last week a paper was sent home asking for $2.00 per child and a bag of wrapped candy. Please get these in. People will be needed that morning to help the children at the different stations. Please sign up to help.
WREATHS:
If you ordered any of the Christmas wreaths, they are here. Please pick them up and see that those who ordered from you get theirs.
ADOPT A FAMILY OR ELDERLY FOR CHRISTMAS:
A decision has not been made yet on who will be adopted. Look for more information next week.
COLD WEATHER-SNOW:
Be sure children come to school with jackets, caps/hats and mittens. The children do go outside even if it’s only for 10 minutes. The above items are not provided here at the school.
Attached are J.C. Penney coupons that the company sent. These coupons are good for 20% off on Sunday, December 9th only.
NEW STUDENT:
Cre-Act welcomes a new Pre-School student Clara Johnson.
HEADS UP:
Dec. 21- School gets out at 11:45a.m. for Christmas
Vacation.
Your Principal,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Dear Parents,
A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!!!
Just a few reminders:
Wed. Nov. 21st- ½ day only- School lets out at 11:45
Tuition/Milk:
Tuition bills are ready as well as milk bills. If you paid tuition in November it is not recorded on your bill as this doesn’t get recorded until the end of the month.
Bread Slips:
The Franciscan Sisters make special filled breads for Christmas in the shape of wreaths or candy canes. An order slip has been included with this letter. These breads are decorated and boxed. The breads also make nice gifts for friends, people at work or parties. Slips can be returned to the school if you are interested.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Monday, November 12, 2007
Dear Parents,
Things are gradually getting back to normal after these past few weeks.
Upcoming Schedule:
Nov. 15- Children’s School Pictures- All day.
Nov. 15- 6:30p.m. Parent/Teachers Meeting- Important at least one parent be here.
Nov. 20- 8:00a.m. Free Breakfast served by Teachers at the school for Parents and Students. Stop in before you go to work.
Nov. 21- Wednesday- School gets out at noon today.
Nov. 22- HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Nov. 23- No School
SCHOOL PICTURES:
Dress children in presentable clothing. Individual and class pictures will be taken.
PARENT/TEACHERS MEETING:
The possibility of having Family Pictures and information on this will be presented at the meeting. A final report on Chair-ity Auction, the Speech Festival and the Christmas Wreath Sales will be presented.
Childcare will be provided at the school in the Pre-school room.
Tuition invoices will be out shortly. Be patient.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E. Principal
October 31, 2007
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Dear Parents,
Congratulations- The “Chair-ity Auction” was a great success. We made slightly over $10,000.
A great big thank you and vote of appreciation to: 1) all parents who made and donated a chair or chairs, 2) all parents who solicited donations from businesses and other people and 3) to all who came, participated and helped at the auction. Thank You!
Christmas Wreaths
An order number is due to the company by Thursday, November 1st. The final order count is due on November 9th-Friday. There will not be any orders called in after this latter date. Delivery dates are November 18th, 19th, and the 23rd of November. Please continue to get orders. All who sell wreaths will get their names put in a container for a drawing on St. Nicholas Day-December 6th. The children get their names put in for each wreath that they sell.
Speech Festival
Tuesday- November 6th- 9:00-2:30- There are 180 children participating. We need help on Monday evening from 4:00p.m. on to get the upstairs rooms cleaned and ready for use.
If you can spare an hour or two please come and help. Sister Paul Mary will coordinate the cleaning jobs.
This is a very special event for us.
We still need about 5 or 6 judges. Many of them, who in the past have judged, cannot make it this year. If you know of someone who could do it please contact the principal’s office right away.
Margo Clayson will be in charge of all those helping with lunch. Mary Hiller is in charge of Room Monitors. If you signed up for any of these jobs please see the teacher in charge.
All For now.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Announcement: 10-24-2007
To all Parents, Grandparents, etc.,
Chair-ity Auction chairs need to be delivered to Juniper Hills Country Club on Saturday between 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m.
Descriptions of chair content are due in the office no later than Friday morning up until 10:00a.m.
Complete evening starts at 5:00p.m. Parents, you are expected to attend this event. If unable please let Sister Janice know.
The number and kinds of wreaths you are ordering needs to be given to the office. Please fill out the attached sheet and return ASAP.
Does anyone have Silent Auction items? These are needed at the office.
Jobs Needed:
3-4 Spotters during the Auction:__________________________________
Silent Auction Monitor:____________________________________
Raffle Ticket Sellers:________________________________________
Host/Hostess:________________________________________
Any questions, call the office at: 233-4747
See all of you on Saturday night!!
Wreath Orders Initial Count
Name:___________________________
Quantity
A Noble Fir Wreath
B Mixed Wreath
C Evergreen Christmas Door Swag
D Outdoor Cedar Garland
E Noble Fir Cross
F Noble Fir Candy Cane
G Basket Centerpiece
Wreath Orders Initial Count
Name:___________________________
Quantity
A Noble Fir Wreath
B Mixed Wreath
C Evergreen Christmas Door Swag
D Outdoor Cedar Garland
E Noble Fir Cross
F Noble Fir Candy Cane
G Basket Centerpiece
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Dear Parents,
It looks like FALL is here. Leaves, leaves and more leaves. There are many activities on the horizon in the next few weeks.
Oct. 15: First Christmas Wreath counts due. Please see that the number of wreaths, kinds, swags, garlands and others are handed at the office. There will be another count the last week in October that will be the final count.
Oct. 18 at 6:30p.m: Parent’s meeting at the School.
Oct. 17-19th: Sister Janice in Boise. Sister has been appointed by Governor Butch Otter to serve a three-year term on the Serve Idaho Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
Oct. 23rd: Sister Paul Mary’s Birthday.
Oct. 27th: BIG EVENT!!!!
CHAIR-ITY AUCTION
Descriptions of chairs are needed by Oct. 19th so we can get our auction bulletin printed.
No tickets have left the office yet. Remember- you don’t have to bid on an item to come to the auction. Come and have fun, something to eat, and enjoy the evening with other parents and friends of Cre-Act. Also: major credit cards will be accepted for bids. There are still posters available to hang up and lots of blanks behind businesses to contact for a donation of chair, silent auction items or door prize. Also: TICKETS, TICKETS, and TICKETS.
Oct. 30th: Halloween Eve- “Ghosts and Goblins”
Tuition:
Tuition invoices are attached to this newsletter. Please return payment in the same envelope.
Milk Bills:
These are also attached to the newsletter. Please be prompt in paying. Last year there was $94.00 that wasn’t paid for milk.
Book Fees:
The $60 Book Fee for K-5 is supposed to be paid by September 30th. To date there are 10 families who have not paid their fee. PLEASE!
Nov. 6th- SPEECH FESTIVAL:
Who is helping? (volunteer sheet) Only 2 have responded to our request for help. So far there are 146 who have signed up to participate.
I.S.A.T:
Tests have been completed. Parents will receive scores at Parent-Teacher Conferences in November.
Have a healthy, happy and good rest of the month.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
October 3, 2007
Dear Parents,
REMINDERS:
* No School on Thursday, Oct. 4th and Friday Oct. 5th.
* Permission slips are due for Field Trips.
* Publicity and Medical Information slips are due.
* Slips for school involvement are due.
* Save Yoplait lids that are “pink” and place in Girl Scout’s can on the table near the office.
* Save box tops for education.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS:
Flyers with order blanks are attached to this newsletter. Prices have gone up but wreaths, swags, etc. are much nicer than those at Albertson’s, Fred Meyers and other stores. They also last a lot longer. Children will be able to put a ticket into a jar every time they sell a wreath. A drawing will be held on St. Nicholas Day- December 6th- for prizes. Let’s make this a worthwhile fundraiser.
CHAIR-ITY AUCTION:
Save Oct. 27th. Have you contacted anyone yet for a donation, chair, or prize? All need to do something. So far there are just a few doing everything. If you don’t understand what we are doing please ask. Posters are available in the school office. Folks “this is one of our big ones”
SPEECH FESTIVAL:
November 6th Tuesday- So far there are 124 children signed up to come.
NEEDED:
Lunch help, Room Monitors, Hall Monitors, Judges. 9:00a.m.-2:30p.m..
Opening session speaker will be Mary Vagner, Superintendent of Pocatello School District 25.
PARENT’S MEETING:
October 18th at 6:30p.m. Plans for Chair-ity Auction will be finalized. All parents are needed. Childcare will be provided.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
September 27, 2007
Dear Parents:
One month of school has already passed by. Things are really moving fast. Children and teachers are working diligently.
Records:
Attached to this sheet is a listing of the various forms due for the children in school. Many papers have not been signed or turned in. There is a field trip planned for one of the classes shortly. Your child will not be able to go if the school does not have on file your signed permission. Check the list to see what is not in.
Book Fee:
The Book Fee is due now for grades Kindergarten through 5th.
Art:
Anne Vest has written a synopsis of the art program this year. It is attached to this newsletter.
Vision Testing:
Will be done for all children by the Southeastern Idaho District Health Department on Tuesday, October 2nd.
School Closed:
The children will be out of school on Thursday and Friday next week- October 4th and 5th. These days are Professional Development Days for the teachers.
Recycling:
Attached to this newsletter is a flyer for recycling cell phones and printer cartridges. This is a “no work” fundraiser. There will be a box put under bulletin board in corridor where you can put the items.
Yoplait Lids:
A can has been placed on the table below the bulletin board to put in Yoplait Yogurt lids for cancer research. If you have them please bring them in.
Spanish Class:
Helen Greer, last year’s Spanish teacher, has called and said that due to her schedule she is unable to teach the class this year. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Photographs:
Maggie Frei, the one who took pictures of the children and the play last year, will take school pictures at the end of October or first part of November. I have talked with her about taking family pictures. She does an excellent job and charges a reasonable amount for her work. In order for her to take family photos we would need an approximate count of those who might be interested. These would be great Christmas gifts. Please let the office know your response if it is a “yes”.
Chair-ity Auction:
There are large posters advertising the Chair-ity Auction in the office. Pick up one and place it at your place of work and places you shop.
There are two tickets in an envelope for the Chair-ity Auction. The ticket price is $15. You will be expected to buy these two tickets or sell them to someone else. More tickets are available for sale in the office. The money for the tickets will be due by October 23rd. Mark your calendars.
We need more chairs or prizes for the Silent Auction and Raffle. How much have you done? If you are unsure about how to go about doing this please contact me the school: 233-4747.
Speech Festival:
November 6th, Tuesday. Would anyone be available to help with lunch this day? The food is already available here. It’s just a matter of getting it ready. Let Tonia know.
After School:
School gets out at 3:05p.m. After 3:15 children who are still at the school and not in a particular classroom will be considered participants in the After School Program run by Tonia. The fee for that program is $3.00 an hour. This fee is billed at the end of the month. If you plan on leaving your child in the After School Program please get a form from Tonia.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Dear Parents,
Almost 3 full weeks have gone by since school started. It’s moving so fast.
PARENT’S MEETING (C.A.S.P.A.):
There was a good crowd present. We are following up on Tom Cashin’s suggestion about using Stephens Performing Arts Center for our play. We are awaiting word from our last contact. Thank you all for coming.
BOOK FEES:
Due by September 30, 2007 for Kindergarten through 5th. Fee is $60.
TUITION:
For September, tuition is $350 for full time on nine months or $262.50 for 12 months. Pre-K ½ day is $220 for 9 months or $165 for 12 month. This is due now.
YOPLAIT LABELS:
Turn in pink lids to the box near the bulletin board. They will be sent for Breast Cancer research.
JACKETS AND MITTENS:
Please have you child dress warmly in the morning. It is still chilly during morning recess and sometimes at lunch recess.
PERMISSION SLIPS:
We need all permission slip papers, Field trip, Publicity and the Medical Permission Slip back in the office immediately. Your child will be left behind on a field trip if we don’t have a signed slip.
PARENT VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT:
Please, please, fill these out. You were given them at the Parent’s meeting. If we don’t get enough parents’ help we will have to cancel our events. The staff cannot do everything.
WOOD:
Do you heat your home with wood? Do you cut your own logs or know of someone in the wood business? If so, perhaps you could help us with a playground need: we would like 10-15 evenly cut slices of tree trunk, all at least 20 inches (or more) in diameter, and a variety of heights from 6-30 inches. They are for balancing, jumping and other PE activities, as well as a fun addition to our schoolyard. If you are able to find one or more tree slices, please talk to Mrs. Clayson.
CHAIR-ITY AUCTION:
Parents, we need you to sign up for Chair-ity Auction Contacts. The list is on the bulletin board by the office. See who you know that might donate a chair for this event. It looks pretty slim.
SPEECH FESTIVAL:
The school Speech Festival is coming up on November 6th. It is for all our children in school. All public and other private schools in the area have been invited. The children need to learn a short poem or reading. This is optional for Pre-K children. Be thinking about this. More information will be forthcoming.
BACK PACKS:
Jacob Schofield will be here with a team on Friday, September 21st at 2:15p.m. for a backpack lesson with the children. Jacob is in the Physical Therapy Program at I.S.U. Parents are invited to come for this.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
September 11, 2007
Dear Parents:
A day of remembering the tragedy and all the heroes of 9/11 and for being thankful for the freedom we have as a country.
Just a quick reminder: Thursday night is “Back to School Night”. At 6:00p.m. you can visit with the classroom teachers and at 7:00p.m. there will be a meeting of the parents. We ask that, if possible, both parents be here. If it isn’t possible at least one parent should be here.
The theme for the year and the school calendar will be presented.
We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
September 5, 2007
Dear Parents,
The administration, faculty and staff of the Franciscan Cre-Act School welcome all of you and your children to another year of growth and development within the learning process.
SCHOOL START:
School begins promptly at 8:30a.m. Dismissal is 3:05p.m. The school does not have a hot lunch program. The children may bring lunch in a microwaveable container. The teachers who are on duty will warm lunches for them.
TUITION:
Because of the fiasco last year in the computer tuition billing, the invoices will not be sent out until later in September. The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist internal auditor will be coming to Pocatello this month to do this. You can still pay your tuition. Tuition amounts are:
Full-time – 9 months $3180-$350 per month
12 months $262.50
Pre-K Half Day- $1980- $220 per month
12 month $165
If there are 2 children, the tuition for the second child is 50%
BOOK FEE:
All children in grades Kindergarten through 5th are required to pay a $60 book fee. This fee should be paid by the end of September as most books and supplies are ordered this month.
PARKING:
Parents are asked to park along the street- Only faculty, staff and workers are allowed to park inside the gate next to the building. If you need to be in school for a longer period of time please see Sister Janice.
PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT:
Back to School Night will be Thursday, September 13th.
Open House- 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Light refreshments- This is a chance to meet and talk with the teachers and other parents.
Meeting- 7:00p.m.- You will receive Parent Handbook, School Calendar for the year, and other important forms and information.
Child Care will be provided here at school for your children during this meeting.
MILK:
Milk has gone up 5¢ this year because Meadow Gold is no longer packaging milk in cartons but use plastic bottles. The cost is now 30¢ per bottle. Monthly milk bills will be put in the same envelope as the tuition invoices.
ABSENTEEISM:
Parents need to call school at 233-4747 if their children are going to be absent. A written excuse is needed when children return to school.
VISITING SCHOOL:
If you come to school early to get your child or if you need to take your child out of school early please stop in the office first and let us know you are here. This is a safety measure for all.
The first day of school went smoothly. We are all looking forward to an exciting year.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
We are now accepting preschoolers who are at least 3 1/2 years old by the beginning of the school year. Mark your Calendars! The first CASPA (Cre-Act School Parent Association) meeting will be the evening of September 13th (Thursday). At least one parent should be at this very important meeting. Information on schedules, activities, events will be given out during this meeting.
SCHOOL STARTS:
The day after Labor Day, September 4th, for 2007-2008.
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:30a.m. -2:00p.m. Someone will be at the school during this time if you need anything. If you need to reach us after hours call 233-7462. July 13, 2007
Dear Parents,
No sooner do we finish one cycle than we begin preparing for the next. Our theme for the 2007-2008 school year is Stewardship.
SCHOOL START:
School begins promptly at 8:30a.m. on September 4th. School will dismiss for the summer sometime the last week of May. Later in August you will receive the school calendar for the year.
TUITION AND FEES:
The school will offer the tuition payment plans on either a nine or twelve month plan. Following is the breakdown:
Pre-K Tuition is $220 per month for ½ day for 9 months. The total is $1980. For twelve-month payments the tuition would be $165 per month.
Kindergarten through 5 grade- Tuition total for the year is $3150 at $350 per month for 9 months. For 12-month payments the tuition would be $262.50 per month
If there are two children in school the second child’s tuition is ½ the cost of tuition. A third child would be free.
RECORDS:
We are required by law to have a copy of each child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Parents of new students, please see that these get delivered to school.
Dress:
Student dress needs to reflect a positive image to enhance the learning environment. All students are expected to wear neat and clean shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and pants or, for girls, skirts or dresses.
Clothing not acceptable includes:
1. Oversized clothing.
2. Tank tops, midriff, low-cut shirts, tops, and dresses.
3. Clothing displaying logos or graphics, which are negative, obscene or gang related themes.
4. Shorts, dresses and skirts above the knees.
5. Flip flops.
We hope your children will come to school dressed in a manner that contributes to a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
AFTER SCHOOL:
Tonia Johnson will have an after school program from 3:00-6:00p.m. each school day. There will be more information on this later.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
(Coming soon- a list for each grade).
If you have any questions please call the school at: 233-4747 between 9:30a.m. and 2:00p.m. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
May 31, 2007
Dear Parents,
The day has finally arrived. SCHOOL IS OVER FOR THE YEAR. All of us need to celebrate a wonderful year of education, learning, and fun.
JUST A FEW REMINDERS:
• Tuition Bills are still being worked on. If you owe tuition please make arrangements with me about payment. Those who are on the 12 month payment plan still need to pay their tuition amounts during the summer. This is the first year we have offered this type of payment plan so if it doesn’t work it will not be available next year.
• Please note: Tuition bills that are outstanding after June 30th, except for the 12 month payers and those who have talked to me about tuition payments, will be turned over to Action Collection Agency.
• Milk Bills- Some still owe money here. These also will be due by summer.
• Lost and Found: There are several pieces of clothing (mittens, sweaters, etc.) in lost and found. If they belong to your child you have until June 7th to pick up the items. After this the clothing will be given to one of the used clothing places in town.
• Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:30a.m. -2:00p.m. Someone will be at the school during this time if you need anything. If you need to reach us after hours call 233-7462.
SUMMER LABOR NEEDED:
If you have any time, even an hour or so, to help with any of this it will be appreciated.
• The outside lawn is going to need some help. The water hasn’t been turned on because of broken pipes. These are presently getting fixed. We will need someone to mow using our riding lawn mower.
• Preschool will move to what is presently the Music Room. The Music Room will move back into the Drama Room. The Math and Science Rooms and the Computer Room moved to the 2nd floor. The Office and the Kindergarten Room will remain on the 1st Floor.
Supply List:
Supply lists for the school year will be mailed to the parents who have registered before the end of June.
Parents:
Please have your children spend time reading each day and doing a little math. There are lots of books out there. Make use of the library.
SCHOOL STARTS:
The day after Labor Day, September 4th, for 2007-2008.
OUR THANKS AND DEEP APPRECIATION TO:
• Jarred Scott and the helpers fixing broken sprinkler heads and pipes.
• Sanju Choudhury for getting someone to fix the pipe where the water turns on outside.
• Amanda Penvidic for working on the front flower garden and volunteering to water and weed over the summer.
• Sam Otero (Tonia’s Dad) who, with the blessing of Sunbelt Communications, fixed the riding lawn mower.
• Jack Brennan for getting Ron Beneditti of Gate City Painting to paint both stairwells going to the 2nd floor.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
FINALLY A BIG THANK YOU TO:
• The teachers and staff for a wonderful school year.
• To all the parents who have supported the school and for all the extra work that was done.
• Jim Rogers and Sunbelt Communications for the financial support of the school.
• Modern Heating (Butch McDougall) for keeping our furnaces clean and in operation.
You can keep updated by checking out our website at: www.Cre-Actschool.com
Friday, May 18, 2007
Dear Parents,
The end of school is almost here. There are quite a few reminders:
Cast Party and Picnic:
When: Saturday, May 19th
Where: Jessica Buckles and Jay Routson’s
Home- Buckskin Road (see enclosed
Map)
Time: 4:00PM
Bring: Dish you signed up for- main dish,
Salad, or dessert.
Jessica will provide plates, tableware, napkins, and drink.
Report Cards:
Many of the report cards have not been returned from 1st semester. Your child will not be promoted to the next grade unless the first signed report card is back. This is due immediately.
Testing: The results of both Fall and Spring ISAT tests for grades 2-5 are enclosed in the white envelope. See where your child stands in their grade.
Tuition:
New invoices have been prepared and are also attached to this newsletter. There have been lots of errors (made by me) but several hours were spent correcting all these to the invoices should be right. If you didn’t get an invoice it is because there are a few errors still to be fixed. Thanks for your patience. Play DVDs and VHS
Anyone still wanting VHS or DVD of the play please contact the office. We have until Monday afternoon on the 21st to get the orders in so they can be distributed by the time school gets out.
For those who have ordered DVDs they are in the office.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Monday, May 14, 2007
Dear Parents:
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS WEEK
Cast Party & School Picnic-
Saturday- May 19th- Jay Routson and Jessica Buckles home on Buckskin Road-
Directions will be sent home closer to the end of this week.
So far only 6 parents have returned slips on what they will bring for this event. Where Are All of YOU?!
Remember this picnic is for your children, teachers, and helpers.
Play Cast Pictures are in Sister Janice’s office to be picked up for:
Rani Choudhury Dylan Clark
Kiana Lowry Megan Leap
Play DVD’s are not ready yet. They should be finished before the end of this week.
Milk Money:
So far this year Cre-Act has paid $536.12 for milk. Parents have paid only $339.75 back. $196.37 is still owed. Have you paid your bill?
Tuition:
Invoices for tuition will be sent in the next few days. Please pay your tuition. If you need more time please talk to me. Any bills that have not been paid by June 15th, with the exception of those on the 12-month payment system and those who have made arrangements with me, will be turned over to the Action Collection Agency at the end of June.
Sorry to be persistent but the teachers are on a 12 month payment system so they have to be paid during the summer months.
ISAT Scores:
By the end of the week each parent/guardian will receive a copy of the ISAT test scores from fall and spring for their child. Please take a good look at these. The children did very well on the spring scores.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Friday, April 27, 2007
Dear Parents,
Spring is almost here and the end of school is around the corner.
Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard on the play. It has been a great success for our first time director Sister Paul Mary. Our special thanks goes to Lenny Baxter for all her work in writing, costuming, and set construction.
Remember: The last public play performance is this Saturday, April 28th at 1:30PM at Frazier Hall on the ISU Campus. Check the schedules you all have to find out what time your child needs to be there for make-up and costumes. Also help will be needed after the performance to take down the sets and return them to Cre-Act and the storage unit. Anyone who has use of a pickup or van – we could use your help to haul props, costumes and the like.
CASPA Meeting: Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00PM at the school. This will be the final meeting until fall and will give parents an update on school maintenance, fundraisers, play and next years calendar. At least one parent from each family needs to attend. All the better if there are two. Child care will be provided.
School Cast Party & Picnic: The tentative date has been set for Saturday, May 19th. Time and place will be announced next week.
Painting of School: I apologize for the stress and concern on Tuesday afternoon about the paint smell in the school when the children returned from Frazier Hall. There was a misunderstanding in the communication between this office and the painters
regarding times that the children would not be present in the school. Everything worked out all right.
Piano Donation: A Kimball Spinet piano has been donated to the school by Bridget Marshall and Chris Dungy. The old piano we have has already been purchased by another family.
Registration: Fall formal registration for next year will be starting sometime next week. If we get more students we will be able to lower the tuition. There will be cut off points for Pre-School and Kindergarten.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Dear Parents,
Play time! Play time! No, I don’t mean boating, bike riding, etc. but “The Princess and the Pea”
Play Schedule:
Please pay close attention to the play schedule that is attached to this newsletter.
Play Ads:
Ads are coming in slowly. Are you aware that parents/relatives can purchase ads to honor the children and/or school? The sizes and costs are the same as are on the paper you all received.
Please help us contact the businesses. A few parents are doing most of the work.
AD DEADLINE TO THE MINUTE IS
4-16-07
Accreditation:
The school will be accredited for 2007-2008. The self-assessment has been processed.
School Budget:
Budget was submitted April 9th for next year for approval. It is based on 35-38 or top 40 students. Expenses can be adjusted accordingly. We have a few
more registrations to get. Hopefully by the end of May we will be close to numbers.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
March 8, 2007 Dear Parents,
School Registration: IMPORTANT!!!
Registrations for the 2007-2008 school year are now in progress. Registration for current Cre-Act students who will be in attendance next year are due by this Friday, March 9th or by Monday, March 12th at the latest. After this, time all remaining slots will be open for others. The formerly required deposit of $175 will not be required now. For those who have already paid the $175 the money will be applied to next years’ tuition. The registration statistics will be needed for the supervision visit that will be taking place around March 21st.
Parent Teacher’s Conferences:
March 15th and 16th there is NO SCHOOL! All parents/guardians are required to participate in these parent teacher conferences. Make an appointment with your child’s teacher. I would like to see every parent/guardian for at least a few minutes during these two days.
Chair-ity Auction:
March 17th-St. Patrick’s Day!! Come and join the fun. Bring your friends/relatives. There are many good regular and silent auction items, and great door and raffle prizes. Help is still needed. We need “spotters” in the group. These “spotters” are people who keep their eyes moving around the audience to make sure that people who are bidding get recognized. Your school needs your support!
Note: Childcare will available at the school this evening for your children.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Dear Parents,
Two important things to remind you of:
PRE-REGISTRATION
1. Pre-registration slips for school year 2007-2008 are due by Friday for those students returning next year.
2. The deposit will not be requested at this time for returning students.
CHAIR-ITY AUCTION:
March 17th is Celebration Night. You will receive a packet of four tickets to sell for the Auction. The ticket entitles one to the food, entertainment, and a ticket for the door prize drawing. If you need more tickets you can contact the office. If you have any unsold tickets, please return them to the office. You will be responsible for ticket handling.
Silent Auction begins at 6:00P.M. along with the food. Regular chair auction begins at 7:00P.M. The chairs are starting to arrive now. Some are really interesting and have very good items. Payment for all auction items can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
Remember- this is the first major fundraiser for the school year. We need all parents’ participation in whatever manner you are able. It should be a fun night.
Thanks to all who have already signed up for jobs and have sold tickets. There are still a few posters available in the office.
GO TEAM GO!!!!
Your Principal,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Dear Parents,
A belated Happy Valentine’s Day!! Hope it went well for everyone. I know my office got “heart attacked” with red and white hearts all over.
The Chair-ity Auction is getting closer. I am attaching a letter/list- We need all the assistance we can get. This is our 2nd biggest fundraiser.
Parents- please contact businesses you know for chairs, silent auction items, gift certificates, prizes, baskets, etc.
Since most of you are new, a chair usually is set up with a theme- for example- a garden chair may be a fold up, outside chair. Attached to it may be garden shears, gift certificates for seeds/ plants, watering can, anything that would be useful in gardening. This type is what we are talking about. Things are moving too slowly for comfort.
Please sign the attachment and check the place where you will help. Thank you. The Mathathon will start when the books arrive. They have been mailed but haven’t arrived yet. The booklets will be given out just as soon as they come. We will let you know.
Don’t Forget: Monday, February 19th is a holiday. NO SCHOOL
Play: Play practice has begun. Lenny Baxter needs someone who is good with tools to construct a platform. The school will pay for all materials. If you can do this let Sister Janice know.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
Principal
Friday, February 09, 2007
Dear Parents,
It’s that time of year again. The school calendar is getting full. Events taking place these next few months!
Mathathon: Starting right now! The children will be bringing home a Math Workbook that contains many problems for many grade levels. They will be asking you, your relatives, neighbors, and friends to pledge; 3¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ etc. for each math problem they are able to do. The money will be given by The Cre-Act Children to St. Jude Children’s Hospital to help take care of sick children. Prizes will be available. All children will receive a certificate of participation. Any child collecting $35.00 will receive a pass to Six Flags Parks and a T-shirt. $75.00 + adds another prize. The one student in our school who brings in the most money, over $125.00, will be able to choose between a Digital Camera, a Games Player plus 20 games, or an MP3 player. There is only one week to do this after the books arrive. Hopefully this will be a fun experience. Remember- THE CHILDREN HAVE TO DO THE PROBLEMS THAT THEY CAN-NOT THE PARENTS.
Big Item: Chair-ity Auction-We need your help now. The sign up sheets are up. Prize donations for raffle, door prizes, and Silent Auction are needed as well as “Chairs-Chairs”- to auction. If you know what you are willing to do the night of the auction you can call us at the school at 233-4747 and we will sign up for you. All parents are expected to participate in this even. Forms are attached to this newsletter. Report Cards: Out today. Look them over. If you have any problems or questions call me or the teachers.
Tuition Invoices: The statements may look a little startling to you. We had a problem with our Accounting Program for Accounts Receivable. Also, I am new doing this account and made some wrong entries. The balances are correct as all have been checked. These balances are only for those that came in by January 16th. The payments that have come in since then haven’t, as yet, been entered. Please be patient with me.
School Play: The cast for “Princess and the Pea” is attached to this newsletter. The children were very excited about their parts. The script will also be in this packet today. Sister Paul Mary will be the Director.
Invitation: All the children have been invited to a special production of “The Wizard of Oz” put on by Century High School the morning of February 22nd.
Sincerely,
Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.
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