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The past collection of Box Tops 4 Education has been counted and we are continuing onto amazing totals. You have surpassed even my greatest expectations and I am thrilled.

I am going to list the top four of the classes, and even though some of the others are behind, there is plenty of time to get those box tops in.  Remember, the winning class gets an ice cream treat and the teacher gets a gift card, not to mention bragging rights!

Here are this week’s top four:

5^th Grade – 812

2^nd Grade – 635

1^st Grade – 271

4^th Grade – 204

It is still anyone’s contest to win with 4 months left for collection.  Please remember that the biggest winner of all is the school as a whole because we all benefit from the money that is generated by this fundraiser.  Thank you again for your continued support and keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Kathie DeLuca

Box Tops Coordinator

February 15^th, 2011

For those who have missed our most recent meeting, here is a summary of the topics that were discussed.

• Snack sales have been bringing in some money – $511.00.
• Hot lunch will be March 8^th and 22^nd
• Open houses were great. Many new students will be joining us in September. Some of the classes are at full capacity for the first time in years. Things are looking up for St. Christopher’s. Thanks to the Moms who helped out and SOLD the school!
• World’s Finest Chocolate sale ends 2/28. Nut cards will be given out to each family when you sell your case.
• Feb. 1^st was Alumni Career Day. We had a good showing for many careers and the children had a great time with each visitor
• 2^nd grade dressed up for their dream career – that’s always a lot of fun.
• The Guild had ice cream sundaes for the children during Catholic School Week. The Faculty/Student volleyball game was a fun-filled evening with the adults taking the wins again this year.
• Teacher Appreciation Day – The Guild honored our teachers with a breakfast and also with shirts with the money we raised from the children.
• Feb. 10^th – News  & Views made their debut and their “not so partial” teacher thought they did a great job
• Feb. 12^th – The Father/Daughter Dance took place. It did not have such a great turnout but the girls made the best of the time they had spending with their dads
• Feb 12^th & 13^th – 1^st and 6^th grade bake sale at the church raised $330.00
• Feb. 16^th – 8^th grade retreat for Confirmation at the Community Center
• Feb. 17^th – Pizza Lunch
• Feb. 20^th – 7^th & 8^th Grade Dance
• Feb. 21^st to 25^th – Winter Recess
• Mar. 1^st – 7^th & 8^th grade Science Fair
• March 5^th – First Penance
• Chinese Auction is March 25^th. The raffle tickets went home this past week. Please return them ASAP whether you buy them or not.
• We would greatly appreciate any new and unused items that anyone would like to donate to the Chinese Auction.
• Mar. 18^th – Confirmation
• Mar. 19^th – Mother/Son Bowling
• Apr. 16^th – The $10,000 Dance will be held. We need help selling tickets for that event. If you don’t attend the dance maybe you would consider working it.
• Apr. 30^th – Our Lady’s Guild Communion Breakfast – 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by a breakfast at the Community Center

We thank all of those who have made it to our meeting and look forward to seeing those who have missed it at the next one.

The art our children create at school, can now be viewed on “Artsonia“

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all enjoyed the holidays. We would like to inform you that our next Lady’s Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday January 18th at 8:00 pm. Please make every effort to attend as all upcoming events and preparations for the Chinese Auction will be discussed.

As we start to prepare for our Chinese Auction in March, we would like all members to please bring a lotto scratch off ticket to the meeting. They will be used to create a lotto basket to raffle off. We are also looking for liquor and wine donations to be used to make baskets.

We ask that the class mothers of the 1st and 6th grades please bring cake and arrive by 7:30pm to set up. Also your assistance in clean up afterward would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for you continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the monthly meeting.
sincerely,
Our Lady’s Guild officers
Clare, Eileen, Dolores, Linda and Christine

New photos have been posted to the gallery Halloween 2010

Thank you to our Christmas Fair Committee, Mrs. Drivick, Mrs. Schnur, Mrs. Cranston, Mrs. Scelzi, and Mrs. Crowley who was unable to be in the picture – you all did a fabulous job. Also, let’s not forget our wonderful sponsors who were so generous.

Dear Parents,

This is a friendly reminder regarding the 2 chance books we distributed to each family for the Holiday Fair Raffle. We had asked that each family please purchase both books. If you cannot purchase both, please return the unused as soon as possible so we can try to sell them.

As always we thank you for your continued support.

Regards,

Our Lady’s Guild Officers

Clare, Eileen, Dolores, Linda, and Christine

There will be a hot lunch on December 8th and 20th.  For this lunch you will have a choice of either 3 chicken fingers  with  fries or a chicken parmesan roll.

If you would like your child to participate in the ‘Hot Lunch’, please fill out the tear-off at the bottom of the flyer sent home and return it with your payment in an envelope marked Christine Schnur,  Hot Lunch. Also please include your child’s name and grade on the envelope.

Each serving is $3.50

Please return by November 30th, 2010, for both dates so we can get the order in on a timely manner and as a courtesy to the others who will be working the Hot Lunch.  You may choose to participate in one or both days. No orders will be accepted after the due date.

In order to keep cost down we are asking that you send your child in with his/her own beverage.

In addition if you would like your child to wear their gym uniform, please send in $1.00 that day and have your child hand it to their teacher. Please note that December 20th is a gym day already so you will not have to pay for gym uniform,

Please do not put more than one child’s name on the tear off.

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Child’s Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Grade_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Please circle one: Chicken Nuggets with Fries – - – - Chicken Parmesan Roll

Total Amount $ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

For those who have missed our most recent meeting here is a summary of the topics discussed.

• In regards to recruiting new members, Dolores Scelzi is our winner with 2 new recruits.
• We are still collecting dues for those who have not yet paid.
• The Halloween party was a huge hit. We would like to thank Caroline and Mike Trombetta for running it and thanks to all those who gave a helping hand.
• 2nd annual pep rally was another great night. All the children had a wonderful time. Basketball season is in full swing, so stop by on Friday or Saturday to support our team. The schedule can be found on our website.
• Thanks to all that participated in the $2.00 dress down for the young soldier who is a SI resident who is the first person to ever lose all his limbs in war. We raised $400.
• Primo Restaurant fundraiser had a decent turnout but not great.
• St. Christopher Rocks T-Shirts are for sale – $10.00 for children, $15.00 for adults.
• Please make sure all hot lunch money is in by the due date every month so we can get the order in on time – no orders will be accepted after the due date.
• Bake sale from the weekend 10/24 and 11/14 raised $785.00. Thanks to all who baked and donated.
• We also need baked goods for the Friday of our Christmas Fair. The class mothers will notify each class of what they should bring so we don’t get too much of one thing.
• The children’s table is still in need of many gifts for girls and boy for ages up to 8th grade. Please send your new or unopened gifts to Fran Geloso or Kathy Mackoul.
• Holiday Fair raffle tickets will be on sale at the church over the next few weekends. Also if you haven’t done so already please send in your holiday fair raffle tickets and money as well.
• 11/19 No School  teacher’s conference.
• 11/23 12pm dismissal. You can pick up your Thanksgiving pie order that day. The deadline for the pie orders is 11/17.
• 11/25 No School – Thanksgiving.
• 11/26 No School.
• 11/29 Basket wrapping party will be 7:00pm in the gym.
• 11/30 Cap and gown pictures being taken for 8th grade.
• 12/2 After lunch we will start setting up for the Holiday Fair.
• In the next week or so children will be coming home with an envelope to help them shop and also a free raffle ticket for the children’s table for them to fill out.
• 12/3 Holiday Fair for the children.
• 12/4 Holiday Fair 12-7pm.
• 12/8  9:00am mass for the Immaculate Conception.
• 12/8 Our lady’s Guild Christmas Party. Alor Cafe from 7-10 pm. Please send in your money.
• 12/9 We will host the district spelling bee.
• 12/11 Parish Christmas party in the gym
• 12/12 Breakfast with Santa in the community center after the 10:15 mass.
• 12/13 No School.
• 12/15 and 12/17 Christmas concert.
• 12/22 Living nativity at the Church put on by CCD children.
• Wagner College is working with the 4th graders on the anti-bullying program.
• We won’t meet again until January 18th 2011

We thank all of those who have make it to pour meeting and look forward to seeing those who have missed it at the next on.

“St. Christopher’s Rocks” tee shirt available to order

The first collection of Box Tops 4 Education has been counted and we are off to an amazing start. You have surpassed even my greatest expectations and I am thrilled.

I am going to list all of the classes, and even though some are off to a slow start there is plenty of time to get those box tops in. Remember, the winning class gets an ice cream treat and the teacher gets a gift card, not to mention bragging rights!

Here are the first week’s totals:

Pre-K – 0

Kindergarten – 10

1st Grade – 0

2nd grade – 509

3rd grade – 133

4th grade – 190

5th grade – 542

6th grade – 66

7th grade – 0

8th grade – 36

As you can see, some of the classes are off to a big start, but the school year is young and it is anyone’s contest to win. Please remember that the biggest winner of all is the school as a whole because we all benefit from the money that is generated by this fundraiser. Thank you again for your continued support and keep up the good work.

Sincerely,

Kathie DeLuca

Box Tops Coordinator