Palmer Catholic Academy

Thursday Update

March 13, 2008                                                                                   Volume 1 Issue 28

Unified in Faith, Respect and Service

Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His presence continually!

~Psalms 105:  4~

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.

 

 

The Curriculum Fee of $418 per student was due by March 3, 2008, and is now past due.  If you have not submitted payment we will assume that your child/children are not returning for the upcoming school year and the spots will be filled.  If other financial arrangements are needed, please contact the front office to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Earp, Principal.

 

Parents:  Report cards will not be issued next week until all fines are current.  This includes; tuition, outstanding balances, Angels, missed lunches, library fines, etc. 

 

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)

 

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 those in need; 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 last 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.

 

Respect Life:  The OLSS Respect Life Youth Group will have their first meeting on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at 4:00 pm in the Cultural Center.  All of our youth are very welcome---ages 12 to 18.  Please encourage your children, grandchildren and friends to attend!

 

 

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 began 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.

 

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 by March 15, 2008, so that we can make sure that your ProQuip jacket will be ready in time.

Ø  2008/2009 HSA Board:  Please fill out your nomination form and return by March 19, 2008.  If you need a form, please call the office.

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!  Contact Raquel Cawood at 825-1727 to help.

 

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:   The annual Miss Bishop Kenny Pageant will take place next Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 pm in the BK cafeteria.  Your $5 admission will include a night of singing, dancing and acting.  There will be 8 young ladies competing for the title of Miss BK so it’s sure to be a great show. 

 

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.    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

                                                Palmer Golf and Tennis Classic

            April    2nd:                  6th and 7th grade end of the year field trips

            April    4th:                  Middle School Spring Dance

            April    11th:                  School Improvement – Early staggered release begins at 1:00 pm

            April    15th:                 Interims issued