Thursday Update
Unified in
Faith, Respect and Service
“If I then, your
Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash on another’s
feet. For I have given you an
example, that you also should do as I have done to you. ~John 13: 14-15~ 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. (A late fee
will be assessed if payment was not received by March 13, 2008) If you have not submitted payment we will
assume that you 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.
Technology Fee of $115 per student is due
April 2, 2008.
Payment Policy: Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments. The first tuition payment for the 2008-2009
school year is due by May 1, 2008, and is non-refundable.
Have a blessed Easter!
Holy Week Mass Schedule
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We
encourage all of our Palmer families to join us at the Masses during Holy
Week. It is a beautiful time of year
for us to come together in prayer as a family. Holy Thursday: March 20th;
Morning Prayer at 8:30 am. The Mass of
the Lord’s Supper begins at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration until 10:00 pm. Good Friday: March 21st;
Morning Prayer at 8:30 am. The Lord’s
Passion begins at 3:00 pm and the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm. Holy Saturday: March 22nd;
Morning Prayer at 8:30 am. The Easter
Vigil begins at 8:30 pm. Easter Sunday: March 23rd; Mass times are 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
and 5:30 pm. |
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)
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!
Screenings: The St. Vincent Mobile
Health Unit will be at Palmer on Wednesday, April 2nd to administer screenings
for Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade students only. A permission form was mailed home on
Thursday, March 6th. Please
complete this form and return to school no later than Tuesday, April 1st.
Dr. Richard Packo will be at Palmer on Tuesday,
April 8th to administer Scoliosis screening for 6th grade
students only. Permission slips for this
screening were also mailed on Thursday, March 6th. Please complete this form and return to
school no later than Monday, April 7th.
Palmer Sports Banquet: The Palmer Catholic Academy
Sports Banquet will be on Thursday, April 10, 2008. Please send checks in, payable to PCA, by
April 1, 2008.
Outreach News:
Ø Please continue to collect “Pennies for Patients”. Collection bins for change are in each classroom
and the front office. This collection
benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Sponsored by Outreach Club.
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.
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.
HSA:
Ø Golf Tournament: Last chance to sign up to play in
the Palmer Classic on March 31st!
Email Angela Gimbel (gimbela@aol.com) for golf and Joie Marsh(joienmarsh@bellsouth.net) for tennis. Credit cards
accepted.
Ø 2008/2009 HSA Board: All nominations must be received
no later than March 31st.
Please mail to Palmer Catholic Academy over the break.
Ø Italian Dinner Night: This year’s Italian Dinner night
will be held April 15th in the Cultural Center. It is guaranteed to be a fun family night! If you haven’t received an order form, contact
Raquel Cawood at 825-1727. We need
strong dads to help Larry Michael set up that morning.
Christ
Renews His Parish: CALLING ALL WOMEN AND MEN OF OUR PARISH.
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is an effective personal spiritual
renewal process and an experience of true Christian community in the
environment of our parish. OLSS will be
offering the next CRHP weekend for women on May 17th-18th
and for men on May 31st-June 1st. If you would like more information or would
like to register for the next weekend, call Annelie Welch at 285-6815 or Denny
Darienzo at 285-2632.
Bishop
Kenny News: Bishop Kenny High School wishes all of the
Palmer Blue Angels and their families a very safe and happy Easter.
St.
Joseph Academy: St.
Joseph’s Academy wishes all Palmer families a safe and blessed Easter.
Upcoming:
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
14th: Planning day – No school for students
April
15th: Interims issued