St. George School Newsletter

Because of the late start to the school year in August, we must make up a school day on Saturday, May 8th. We will have a half day of “school” which basically will be our annual Field Day. All children should be at school no later than 8:25 am. Children may wear their play clothes but make sure your children wear some kind of athletic, running, or tennis shoes, NO SANDALS (this is a safety matter). At 8:25, the teachers will take attendance then divide the children into teams by color of ribbons. Grades 4-8 will go to Sylvania Park for their activities while Pre-K through 3rd will stay on our grounds. There will be lots of fun and competition. We need parents to help with drinks (help--we need water) and at the game stations. The Dad’s Club will grill hot dogs for lunch & we will include chips, a cookie and drinks. Children may leave with their parents after lunch. All other children must be picked up no later than noon either in the front (last names A-L); or in the back by the gym (last names M-Z). Please do not be late because the teachers and staff have other commitments and no one is available to take care of any children after dismissal.
If you know that your children will not be coming to Field Day, let the office know by Friday. This will help with food preparation.

Upcoming Events
May 8 - Saturday, Field Day
May 8 - 8:30 am to noon
May 3 - May Crowning; during
May 3 – 8:15 Mass
May 12 - 8th grade goes to Main Event
May 14 - Box Top deadline
May 18 – Box Top Party
May 11 - Music Recital for piano, guitar
May 11 - and band students: 6:30 pm
May 11 - in the gym
May 21 - $300 per child as first tuition
May 11 - payment
May 28 - Last day of class & school
May 28 - farewell for 8th grade
May 28 - at 8:15 am, Promotion
May 28 - Ceremony at 7:00 pm, both
May 28 - in the church: reception
May 28 - at 7:45 pm in the gym
May 23 - Sunday; 9:30 am; blessing of
May 28 - the new building by the Bishop
May 31 - Memorial Day—no school
June 3 - Last Day of School!
June 3 - Noon dismissal.

8th Grade Farewell The last day of school for 8th graders will be Friday, May 28th . The entire school will have Mass and a final farewell at 8:15 am. That evening at 7:00 pm there will be the Promotion Ceremony in the church followed by a reception in the gym. We will especially miss this group of 8th graders. They are very special to all of us and have helped to make this a great year at St George. We celebrate their new beginnings.

School Begins at 7:55 am Some parents have the erroneous impression that they can pull up in front of the school at 7:59 am and their children will not be late. The children need more than 1 minute to get to their classrooms but, as is stated in the handbook, school begins with the bell at 7:55 am. It is mostly the same children who are always coming in late and disturbing their classes

Yearbook The Yearbook this year should really be great. This is thanks to Donna Rich and Jeff Wooten who worked all year to make it happen. The cost will still only be $15 thanks to a successful Breakfast with Santa in December. We are only printing 80 copies so get your order in immediately. We still need pictures of events here at school. If you have any, may we borrow them or send them to the school e-mail address if they are digital: stgeorgeschool@ocharter.net

Love and Laughter Page & More
$3 for 25 words
$4.50 for 50 words
This is a special page in the yearbook for those wishing to give a greeting to someone or to thank a teacher or child or friend for whatever you feel.
Special pages of pictures of your child:
$50     whole page
$25        half page
$17.50    quarter page
We still need pictures of events here at school. If you have any, may we borrow them or send them to the school e-mail address.