Annunciation School Newsletter

Annunciationbvm.org

February 19, 2020

Everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger

for anger does not accomplish the righteousness of God. James 1:19

Dear Parents,

Today you received an email with information on the services for Micah White on February

29 from 10:00-12:30 at Daleiden Mortuary on Lake Street in Aurora followed by a service at

1:00pm at Annunciation Church. I also introduced information on the schoolwide

project to honor the life of Micah White. On our next $1.00 dress down day on Friday,

March 6 we will be collecting donations to be used to purchase a tree (and placard) to

be planted on campus in Micah’s honor. Extra money raised will go toward items for

the White children, such as passes to the Morton Arboretum, Brookfield Zoo, and other

experiences. Our entire school community offers our prayers to the White family.

The children are really getting excited by the Penny Wars sponsored by the Service Club.

The classes are competing against each other through 2/28 to raise money for Waterleaf Women’s

Center. The winning class from each building will receive a special treat on me. Also, don’t forget

about the Cupcake Contest on Monday 2/24 sponsored by Student Council. Students can

decorate 8-12 cupcakes to be voted on by the classes. Children can bring in quarters to cast

their vote, similar to how we did the pumpkin contest in the fall.

Today was the due date to return your Walk-a-Thon packet with the names of 18 possible

sponsors so your child(ren) can have a free dress down day on 2/28, but we will extend the

deadline one day so please send your packets in to school by TOMORROW. Children who

earn the dress down day on 2/28 will be listed in the newsletter next Wednesday. The class

with the highest participation percentage will earn an ice cream party on 2/28, also. All

students get a FREE t-shirt to wear the day of the walk, so please go onto School Speak to order

your child(ren)’s Walk-a-Thon t-shirt.

Lent begins next week and we will celebrate Ash Wednesday with an all-school mass on

2/26 at 11:00am. We will have Stations of the Cross for grades 1-8 on the following Fridays 2/28,

3/13, and 3/27 at 8:45am in the church and parents are welcome to join us. I have included some

resources for you to use with your family during the Lenten season.

https://catholicexchange.com/ten-family-activities-for-lent

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/lent/activities-and-

resources/lenten-activities-for-children

https://www.pinterest.com/catholicicing/lent-ideas-for-kids/

Sincerely,

Mrs. Jennifer Wardynski

This Friday, February 21, is Annunciation School “Spirit Day.” Students may

dress down for free if they wear “Annunciation” or “Vikings” apparel or the

school colors of blue and white. This does not include a shirt with a

professional team, college or high school logo on it. Please call the office if you

have questions. Show your school spirit on Friday!!

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Please note: Next Wednesday, February 26, is Ash Wednesday. The all-school mass will take

place at 11:00 a.m. There will be an 8:00 a.m. mass, but there will not be an 8:45 a.m. mass.

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Walk-a-thon materials due. You can still turn them in tomorrow:

1. Complete and/or update the sponsor forms that sent home with the Walk-a-thon packet last

week. Return them to the office inside your manila envelope. Remember 18 or more sponsors

earns your student(s) a free dress down day and makes your family eligible for a Visa Gift card

raffle.

2. Student t-shirt orders should be placed on SchoolSpeak

Keep checking the newsletter in the weeks ahead for updated Walk-a-thon student and family

eligible prize details

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Newsletter Deadline: Please email any information you wish to have included in the

Wednesday newsletter to the office at pbrouch@annunciationbvm.org no later than

Tuesday at noon. Anything submitted later than Tuesday at noon will be included in the

newsletter the following week. Also, please mark “Newsletter” in the subject line. Flyers

will be attached to the newsletter a maximum of two times and “blurbs” may be included a

maximum of three times. Please plan accordingly for dates you wish your information to be

included. Thanks for your co-operation!

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Attention Parents Using After School Extended Care: If you send your child to after school

care and want him/her to be walked to an after school activity such as basketball practice, play

practice, choir, etc., please remember to send a note giving the care providers permission to take

your child to the activity. Aftercare providers will not take children to activities unless they

have a note giving them permission to do so. They cannot rely on what a student says.

Thanks.

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Calling all Jr. High Actors and Actresses!

Tryouts for our Jr. High Spring Play: There is still time to try out for The

Emperor’s New Clothes!, which will be presented on May 15 and 16. The final

tryout will take place tomorrow, February 20, 3:10-4:30 in the 4th

Grade classroom. For more

information, please contact Mrs. Nies at mnies@annunciationbvm.org. Hope to see you there!

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Student Council will be sponsoring the Creative Cupcake Contest on Monday, February

24. See the flyer attached to this newsletter for all of the details. We are looking forward

to seeing all of the amazing entries! Remember to bring money so you can vote and buy

some cupcakes after school that day.

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It's time to start getting ready for the Talent Show and Talent Showcase! Both events

will be held on Thursday, March 26. The Talent Showcase will be open for visitors to

enjoy beginning at 5:30. To make your evening easier, the Service Club will be

serving pizza with all of the proceeds being donated to a worthy cause. The Talent

Show will begin at 6:30. Sign-up sheets to participate in both events are attached to this

newsletter. Please share your talents and make this a great evening! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Manna Workers:

Thursday, February 20 Kendra Helfer

Thursday, February 27 Tracy Phillippe

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Patrol Schedule – Week of February 24

Morning: Chase Davis and Nico Navarro

Afternoon: Natalie Sanchez, Bryana Rios, Evie Precup, Gian Ortega

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Server Schedule:

Thursday, Feb. 20 8:00 a.m. Vince Hefke Eddie Vera

Friday, Feb. 21 8:00 a.m. Danielle Tranchita Lauren Tranchita

Saturday, Feb. 22 5:15 p.m. Robbey Hren Savana Sanchez

Sunday, Feb. 23 7:30 a.m. A. Nugent

8:45 a.m. Luis Garcia V. Garcia

10:00 a.m. Cole Wolsfeld E. Zinken

11:30 a.m. Nick Cibulskis Abby Cibulskis

Monday, Feb. 24 8:00 a.m. Danielle Tranchita Lauren Tranchita

Tuesday, Feb. 25 8:00 a.m. Danielle Tranchita Lauren Tranchita

Ash Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Zach Hultgren Ben Hultgren

Ash Wednesday 11:00 Chloe Ortega Gian Ortega

March 26th at 6:30 in the gym

Come share your talent with everyone!

Please fill this form out and return to the office. First practice

will be March 19th in the gym right after school until 4:30. I will

need music sent to me by this date! Dress rehearsal will be

March 24th in the gym right after school

until 4:30.

Name(s)_____________________________________________

What you will be doing_________________________________

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Jungels at

jjungels@annunciationbvm.org.

Many students have amazing talents that may not lend themselves to doing an act on stage.

We want to have a forum to feature these unique skills too.

Last year’s Talent Showcase was a huge hit!

We are excited to see what our students have to share this year!

Each Talent Showcase participant will have a table to fill with their special items. There will be plenty of

time allowed after school for participants and their parents to set up their display. The showcase will be

open for about an hour before the Talent Show begins. Participants will stand by their table to talk about

their showcase and answer visitors’ questions.

Examples of Showcase IdeasExamples of Showcase IdeasExamples of Showcase IdeasExamples of Showcase Ideas ◊ Display your artwork ~ This may include drawing, painting, or photography

◊ Show off your ability to knit, sew, carve, build things, or make slime!

◊ If you cook or bake, give away samples of those amazing chocolate chip cookies

◊ Share your favorite collection ~ Maybe Legos, dinosaurs, or trading cards

◊ Amaze people with your skill at decorating cakes or doing magic tricks

◊ Create a display and impress everyone with your expertise on your favorite topic

◊ Aspiring authors, poets, graphic designers, or illustrators can display their projects

◊ Future veterinarians may bring in a small animal in a tabletop cage for show and tell

(For instance: a fish, hamster, or lizard. No cats, dogs, or large animals, please.)

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Talent Showcase ReservationTalent Showcase ReservationTalent Showcase ReservationTalent Showcase Reservation

Name _______________________________________________________ Grade__________________

Description of Showcase____________________________________________________________________

What size of table do you want for your display? ______ Large _____ Small

Parent Signature ______________________________________ Phone _____________________________

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If you have questions, contact Mrs. Eversole at ceversole@annunciationbvm.org

Penny WarTo support

Waterleaf’s Baby Bottles for Life

Here is how to play:

Put lots of pennies in the jar for your grade!

Put some coins or dollar bills in the jars for other grades! Every silver coin or dollar cancels out an equivalent number of pennies from that jar. (For example: if you put a quarter in another jar, it means that 25 of their pennies won’t count towards their total.)

The teachers have a jar too…..are you going to let them win? No way!

The contest lasts until February 28.The class in each building with the most pennies that still count will be awarded a class prize from Mrs. Wardynski.

All of the money collected will be given to Waterleaf Women’s Center.

So the real winners will definitely be the parents who feel our love and their precious,

tiny babies!

Get ready for

Annunciation’s

CREATIVE CUPCAKE CONTEST

Decorate and display 8-15 cupcakes. Be creative!

It will be Mardi Gras that week,

so we invite you to use that as your inspiration.

However, you may choose any theme for decorating.

You can display your cupcakes on a plate or in a creative manner.

First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded

The contest date is Monday, February 24 Bring all cupcake entries to the upper building lobby before school.

The cupcakes will be on display in the STEM lab.

All classes will have a chance to see all the cupcakes and vote.

Bring quarters to vote for your favorite cupcakes!

After school, we will sell the cupcakes at each building for 50 cents each.