Thursday Update
Unified in
Faith, Respect and Service
The Lord is my
shepherd, I shall not want; He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; He
restores my soul. He leads me in
paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. ~Psalms 23:
1-3~ Great Bible Reef: Believe in God. Bible Story: A Blind Man Believes (John 9:1-12) “I believe that You
are the Christ, the Son of God” (John 11:27)
Registration
Curriculum Fee of $418 per student was
due by March 3, 2008.
Technology Fee of $115 per student is due
April 2, 2008.
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008, FOR DIOCESAN
INSTITUTE/TEACHER RECOGNITION DAY
C-Project: Beatitude: “Blessed are those
who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.” When those individuals who
stay true to their beliefs, are disrespected and treated poorly; God will
reward them with a place in Heaven. (We
Believe, 35)
Parents: Just a reminder: please respect the rights and property of
each and every one of our surrounding communities and remain good and
thoughtful neighbors. During peak hours
of drop-0ff and pick up times, do not make u-turns in the surrounding
neighborhoods. Thank you.
Don’t
Forget to Purchase Your Yearbooks! The 2007-2008 Palmer Yearbooks have been
ordered. If you did not pre-order your
yearbooks, there are still some available for $40.00. Please send your order forms in with your
payment to the office. More order
envelopes are available in the office. Yearbooks
will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 8th Graders will be given
priority.
Book
of the Month: The book of the month
for March is The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau. The theme
of this book is to give to the poor; you will be richer for it. It isn’t about money and wealth, it is also
so important to give of yourself and your gifts. Spread the wealth – be kind to someone today!
Little
Stars Fundraiser: Little Stars
invites Palmer Catholic Academy families to participate in Little Stars
Preschool’s 2nd Annual Domino’s Pizza Card Fundraiser!! Flyers were sent home in the backpacks this
week. Purchase a pizza card for $10 and
return the bottom portion of the flyer along with your check via your child’s
backpack. You will receive a Domino’s
Pizza Card valid for a “Buy one pizza at menu price and receive one pizza of
equal or lesser value free.” Enjoy your
pizza! Please note: Friday, March 14th is the last day
pizza cards may be purchased.
Need more service hours??? There are lunch and recess duties
available in May. To avoid a charge for
not meeting your service hours, please call the office
to schedule your choice of days. You
will receive 2 hours for Lunch Duty and 2 hours for Recess Duty.
Outreach News:
Ø The Sulzbacher Center is holding their annual
“Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event. The
one mile walk takes place Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 10:00 am. Register at www.sulzbachercenter.org. Outreach members can earn two
service hours for participating in this event.
Ø Starting on March 11, 2008, each classroom will be collecting “Pennies
for Patients.” Collection bins for
pennies will only be in each classroom.
This collection benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Sponsored by Outreach Club.
Music News: The 3rd
through 5th grade program is next week Thursday, March 13th
at 7:00 pm in the Cultural Center.
Students will need to be at the Cultural Center by 6:45 pm so that they
are ready to perform at 7:00 pm.
Students in 3rd and 4th grade should wear their
Sunday best for the performance (Girls should wear a nice skirt or dress and
boys should wear a pair of dress pants and a nice shirt.) Please do not wear shorts, jeans, miniskirts
or tank tops. Students in 5th
grade will wear a nice pair of long jeans and their assigned solid color
t-shirt. Please feel free to contact me
with any questions that you may have. It
is sure to be a night to remember and I look forward to seeing everyone
there! Mrs. Urso
HSA:
Ø Golf Tournament: The Palmer Golf and Tennis
Classic scheduled for Monday, March 31st is quickly approaching so
get your foursome together and sign up fast!
We are in need of restaurant gift certificates, certificates for rounds
of golf or items to be used for our silent auction. We also need items for goodie bags – golf
balls, towels, caps, sunscreen, etc.
Beverage cart, dinner or hole sponsorships are also available. If you can help, please call Shannon Palmer @
373-0540. Calling all Golfers! Get your foursomes together and your registration
forms in as soon as possible so that we can make sure that your ProQuip jacket will be ready in
time.
Ø 2008/2009 HSA Board: Nomination forms were mailed home
this week. Please fill out and return by
March 21, 2008.
Ø Italian Dinner Night: Hold the date! This year’s Italian Dinner night will be held
April 15th in the Cultural Center.
Please come and help us plan this wonderful school and parish fellowship
event! It is guaranteed to be a fun
family night!
Donations
needed: In years past, Palmer
Catholic Academy has extended a much needed helping hand to the Lost Boys of
Sudan, a group of young orphaned refugees forced from their villages by war to
trek hundreds of miles through African wilderness to their freedom. Recently, four of the boys lost everything in
an apartment fire and desperately need our help. Please, if you have anything that you can
donate, they need: shoes, sneakers, clothes (MED, LARGE, X-LARGE;
they are all tall and thin), dishes, pots and pans, lamps, couches, TV’s, beds,
toiletries or if you would just like to make a donation. Please call Patrice Linville @ 543-8556.
Bishop
Kenny News: Bishop Kenny welcomes our 11 new freshmen for
the 2008-2009 school year from Palmer Academy. We look forward to 4 great years of high
school and we will see you in August.
St.
Joseph Academy: Did
you know that St. Joseph Academy consistently has 6 times the state of Florida
average number of Seniors earning the Florida Bright
Futures Scholarships? Our students are
very strong academically. Contact the
Admissions Office NOW at (904)824-0431, extension 307 or via email: admissions@sjaweb.org and set up an appointment to
visit the campus and find out first hand why SJA is your best choice for
high school.
Upcoming:
Mar. 6th: End of the 3rd
Quarter
Mandatory
parent/student First Eucharist meeting at 6:00 pm
in the Cultural Center
Mar. 7th: Diocesan Institute/Teacher Recognition Day
– No school for students
Mar. 13th: Spring Music Program – 3rd
thru 5th grades, 7:00 pm in the Cultural Center
Mar. 14th: Class/Group photos
Mar. 15th: Confirmation Retreat –
9:00 am – 3:00 pm in the Cultural Center
Mar. 18th: Report cards issued (all
fees and tuition current)
Mar. 19th: Early staggered holiday
release begins at 1:00 pm
(No
Angels After Hours)
Mar. 20th-28th: Easter Holidays
Mar. 31st: Classes Resume