Dear Parents/Guardians,

The month of May is a time when we honor Mary in a special way as our Queen and Mother.  With Our Lord’s words to St. John, “ Son, behold Your Mother,”  Mary was given to us as our heavenly Mother to watch over and care for us.  It is with deep joy that we are able to honor her in a special way with our May crowning ceremony which will take place before the 8:30 a.m. Mass on May 9^th.  Besides honoring our Blessed Mother at this time we would like to show our respect and appreciation for all of our “special friends,“ grandparents,  and all the benefactors of our school.  We extend an invitation to them to spend some time with us.  The May Crowning will be in Church at 8:20 a.m. and this will be followed by Mass.  After Mass, refreshments will be served in the gym, and then our guests may visit their favorite student/ students in their classrooms.

This month is “extra special” for some of our students as they received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 3^rd,  at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.  We congratulate and welcome them to the table of the Lord. Thank you, also,  to all of our parents, Sister Georgiana ,and Miss Jackie for preparing them so well and especially for the retreat day on April 28^th.

Our prayers are with Mrs. Stetler and baby Payton and we welcome Mrs. Deborah Edmiston as our seventh grade teacher.  We are very happy to have her with us for the remainder of the year.

Sincerely,
 

Sister Mary Carmel

CONGRATULATIONS

Mother’s Day

gives us the opportunity to congratulate and thank all of our Mothers on this special day and to tell you how much you are loved.

Art Display and Spring Musical

is on Thursday evening, May 8th, at 7:00 p.m.  The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.  The Art Display will be in the art room and in the hallways of our school  Congratulations to our students and gratitude to Mrs. Aument, our art teacher. Thank you to Mrs. Lutter as our Spring Musical will take us on a holiday tour. This evening should be enjoyed by all.

GRATITUDE

Thank you to all of our parents who have contributed their time and talents to help S.H.S. Home and School Association and the Development office.  The auction was both a financial and a social success and I am most grateful to Sheila Hershey and “her committee” for all their work.  Again, the class projects were “the best ever.”

We are grateful to  Chuck Campagna and Jessie Davenport  for a great job as they served  as our co-presidents of the Home and School Association during this year.  Anyone interested in serving on the Home and School for the 2008-09 school year, please call the school office.

SHS UPDATES

However, you may purchase the sweatshirt and pants at any department store if you find them to be more economical. Also, you still have the option of wearing the gray sweats for the 2008-09 school year and we still have a few left here at school.

The maroon shorts and the blue shirt will remain the same and they may be purchased at Flynn & O’Hara along with the regular school uniforms.  When purchasing gym socks please make sure they are crew socks.

School Uniforms will be measured at our school in the gym on May 12^th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

MIDDLE STATES

The Middle States team will be visiting our school on November 16^th.  The opening will probably be that Sunday afternoon.  They will be visiting our classrooms, and  interviewing teachers, children, and parents during the week. More details will be given to you in September. However, if anyone is interested in being on the hospitality committee please notify Miss Jackie as plans will have to be made for accommodations.

HELP WANTED

Before we leave school for the summer, there are a few areas of our school that need some T.L.C.  Your help will be needed in cleaning and straightening things up.  Please save any day during the week of May 19^th.  Volunteer papers will be sent home on May 13^th.  These hours may count for this years service hours.

COMING EVENTS
 

May 8^th - Spring Musical and Art Show

May 9^th - “Special Friends Day” 8:20 -11 a.m.
            May Crowning 8:20 a.m.
            Mass
            Refreshments

May 12- Isaac’s Night

May 13^th- Kindergarten Tea

May 14^th - Barnes and Noble Night
            Visit Classrooms

May 19^th - Clean-up Week

May 29^th - Kindergarten Closing - 1:00 p.m. Gym

May 30^th - Eighth Grade Luncheon

June 2^nd - Eighth Grade Graduation - 7:00 p.m.

June 4^th-  School Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

June 5^th - Last Day of School- Dismissal at 10:00 a.m.

Field Day

is scheduled for May 23rd at St. Joseph’s Field.  Anyone interested in helping please send your name to the office to Anne Montgomery or call the office.  The H&S are paying for the buses and Mr. Souders made the arrangements for the field.  Thank you!!

Thank you and may God’s blessings be with you and your family.