Thursday Update
Unified in
Faith, Respect and Service
Bless our God, O
peoples, let the sound of His praise be heard, who has kept us among the
living, and has not let our
feet slip. ~Psalms 66: 8-9~ 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
Technology Fee of $115 per student was
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.
C-Project: Beatitude: “Blessed are those
who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
“Happy are those who know that everything that lives comes from God and
is a blessing.” (Beatitudes for Kids, 8)
Book
of the Month: The book of the month
for April is Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg. The theme of this book is taking care of what
God gave us to ensure a bright future for our children. This is so important to stress in a society
that would tear down a tree to put up a building or pave a road. If we can instill in our students the responsibility
that each of us has to maintain this beautiful world, and to take part in its
care, then perhaps we have found another road to peace and less of the path to
destruction.
Pope Benedict’s Visit: On April 15th, Pope
Benedict began his six-day trip to the United States. What does he hope to accomplish? He wishes to renew the Catholic Church in
America, and, at the UN, to offer hope for peace to the nations of the
world. His mission is to proclaim the
truth in the presence of the whole world, and in so doing, to give hope.
Dress Down Day – April 22nd: PCA will celebrate
Earth Day with a dress down day on Tuesday, April 22nd. For $1, students can wear yellow, and dress
down according to the Student Handbook guidelines. All money raised will support our paperboard
recycling program at Palmer. Be
Mellow….Wear Yellow for Earth Day!
Congratulations! We are very proud of our Primary
students. During the Lenten season, these
students performed daily chores to earn money.
This money was collected and will be donated to Heifer International to
help needy families. Each class voted
for the animals they would like to purchase.
With over $950 collected, we were able to buy flocks of ducks, chickens,
goats and even honeybees. Way to go,
Primary students!
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. Eighth graders will be given priority.
5K Race DVD: If you are interested in a free
DVD of the Palmer 5K race/run, please come to the front office.
RC Uniforms: “PCA” week at RC Uniforms will be
May 13th through May 17th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
(Tuesday – Friday) and 10:00 am through 2:00 pm on Saturday. All of PCA school apparel will be available
in their store for your shopping convenience.
If you purchase during this special week, you will receive a 10%
DISCOUNT. If you prefer to shop
online, please visit their website at www.rcuniforms.com.
Orders placed after May 17th will not receive the 10%
discount.
Thank you! Many, many thanks to the HSA for
the wonderful Teacher’s Brunch that was provided for the staff on Wednesday. Everything was delicious!
HSA:
Ř Italian Night: Thank you to all who helped make
this feast a huge success!!
Ř Angel Ball 2008: The kickoff meeting for planning
this year’s Angel Ball, scheduled for the last Saturday in October, will be
Thursday, April 24th at 8:30 am, in the lower cafeteria. A committee to chair the event is in place,
but we need ALL of our families to participate in this event. Msgr. Logan has designated the Angel Ball as
our primary fundraiser and in addition to purchasing your raffle tickets, you
are required to work on the event, either through donation of your time or
services. Please make every effort to
make this kickoff meeting your initial effort on this event. As you know, the Angel Ball has raised over
$100,000 in 2006 and 2007.
Looking
for a tutor this summer for your child? The reading support teacher, Katie Bono, is
available for tutoring students currently in grades K-5. If your child has summer requirements or
recommendations or just wants to keep their reading and/or math skills sharp
for the upcoming year, call 501-3155.
Bishop
Kenny News: Bishop Kenny will be
hosting its 22nd Annual Booster Club Auction this Saturday at 6:00
pm. Items to be auctioned include
vacation packages, sports memorabilia, jewelry, artwork and everything in
between. Tickets are $50 which includes
dinner provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and dessert from Bruster’s Ice
Cream. Please contact Bishop Kenny at
398-7545 if you are interested in buying a ticket or perhaps reserving an
entire table.
Upcoming:
April
22nd : Interims issued
April 24th: Talent Show
April
28th: 1st Rehearsal for First Holy Communion
May
1st: Final Rehearsal for First Holy Communion
May 2nd: 8th grade class trip
May
3rd: First Holy Communion – 2:00 pm
(Students
are required to be in the Cultural Center by 1:15)
May 8th: School Improvement – Early staggered release begins
at 1:00 pm
May
9th: Planning day – No school for students
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Attention
parents interested in a summer nanny: If you are looking for a responsible, educated, eager and
trustworthy individual to watch over your children over the summer, then
please contact Candace Pleat. Ms.
Pleat has worked at Palmer for the past year as the fourth grade aide and the
Angels After Care Director. She is
available to drive, cook, tutor and watch over your darlings! She is looking for a full time job starting
at the beginning of June until school is back in session. If interested, please contact Candace Pleat
at 422-4029. Thank you! |
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PCA Classified: Acura Car Top Carrier
manufactured by Thule. Used once. Designed for Acura MDX, but fits other
vehicles too. $150. If interested call Mariette Brodeur @
273-6699. |