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JANUARY 31, 2018  

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR  

NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!  

St. Laurence Catholic School celebrates with our former teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Debra Haney M.Ed., who was appointed by Cardinal DiNardo to be the new Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston!

Click HERE To View a Video Tribute dedicated to Mrs. Haney’s 10 years at SLCS before she moved to the

Catholic Schools Office in 2016

 

IMPORTANT DATES    

 

1/31 Jean/Spirit Day SHS Meeting Spirit Store Sales

2/1 Early Dismissal 1:45-2:00 p.m. Career Day Speakers

2/2 All School Led by STUCO

SHS Induction ceremony Current Student Registration Ends

2/3 & 2/4 Plaid Bag Weekend - Wear your uniform to Mass for a free dress on Monday! 2/5 Tour of the Church 6-7:00 p.m. 2/6 Leo Officers Meeting 2/7 Jean/Spirit Day

Spanish Honor Society Meeting Edge Gym Night

2/8 Club Picture Day Tour of the Church 6-7 p.m.

2/9 All School Mass Led by 2B 100th Day of School

2/10 Father/Daughter Dance 2/13 PTO Meeting

ECC/Elem Valentine’s Day Party (times TBA) Leos Kisses for Kids Finance Committee Meeting

2/14 ASH WEDNESDAY MASS led by 3B 2/15 NJHS Induction Ceremony

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night PTO Prayer Group - Ave Maria - St. Joseph Room

Dear Parents,

We had a great turnout for our Open House and PTO Family Mass this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to help us kick off National Catholic Schools Week and help get the word out to others about all that we have to offer. Along with other Catholic schools across the nation this week, we celebrate what sets us apart and why we feel so strongly about our mission to educate young people in body, mind and spirit.

I am often asked by current and prospective parents about our academics, teachers, extracurricular opportunities, etc. and how we compare with public or private schools in our area. Every year, we share our IOWA scores with you, which puts our students in the top quarter of the nation. We talk about where our students go to high school and beyond and share the prestigious awards and recognition they have received. As an educator, I love to talk about the instruction we provide and share score comparisons, but the biggest difference is in the long term benefits of knowing right from wrong and the ability to have discussions about how a moral decision affects, not only yourself, but those around you. Being able to examine a science or history lesson from a Christian perspective or to examine your conscience before making a decision when “everyone else is doing it” is really the reason you send your child to a Catholic school.

Our families have made a commitment and many of them sacrifice to do so; therefore, they are very involved in their child’s education. They want their child to be service oriented and to make a difference in the world. We have reached out to our former families and alumni to find out how their time at St. Laurence benefitted them later and I wish I could share all their stories about how we taught them responsibility and to use their faith to guide them when their parents couldn’t be there. We have such a short time to make a true impression on them before they are truly on their own. You are making a long term investment by choosing a Catholic education and we are honored to share in this journey with you. Happy Catholic Schools Week and thank you for being a part of our mission!

Mrs. Barto

Reminder. . . Current families must complete reenrollment by Friday, February 2nd! Parishioners may apply beginning Monday.

Want to advise the Pastor and Principal on important matters concerning the future direction of the school? Consider discerning for the 2018-2019 School Board. Information Night will be held on Thursday, April 5th with School Board Discernment on Saturday, April 7th. This dedicated group is very involved in the strategic

direction of the school and integral in helping with budgeting and policies. We invite you to come and learn more about how you can have a say and help out. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND STAY TUNED FOR YOUR ANNUAL                

PARENT SURVEY!  

 

 

 

AMAZON SMILE: YOU SHOP. AMAZON GIVES!  Do you shop on Amazon? Did you know that by going to Amazon Smile and picking St. Laurence Catholic School, SLCS gets a donation from Amazon with no additional cost to you? This is a great way to support our school as you do all of your online shopping. This fundraiser is on-going. Please visit http://smile.amazon.com to sign up.  

2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR  

HERE is our one-page calendar for next year to help you start planning!!  GERMS, GERMS, GERMS 

Parents, in an effort to try and stop the spread of germs during this major flu season, we are temporarily asking students not to shake or hold hands when praying the Our Father or entering Mass. We would also like to remind everyone that a fever is considered 100.0 degrees according to our Handbook, and students must be fever free for 24 hours before they can return to school. That means, if they are sent home with a fever they cannot return the next day. We require a doctor’s note for any communicable illnesses. This allows us to communicate with other families and stop the spread of illness throughout our school.  

RENWEB TIPS AND HELP  

Ongoing RenWeb tips and help can be found on the school’s website under the RenWeb menu. Please continue to check this page for more help tips and updates HERE!

CAREER DAY On Thursday, Feb. 1st, SLCS will be hosting our 2nd Annual Career Day for grades 3 - 8. Career Day is an opportunity for students to listen to parents and community members explain their jobs, why they chose their career, what skills they use in their position, and how their faith has impacted them in their journey. Third and fourth grade students will rotate amongst four designated speakers. Middle school students will visit speakers based on their interests and availability of the speakers. Please remind your child to approach the day with an open mind and remember that there is a world of opportunities ahead of them. This is a time for exploring careers that they may not currently know about. This is also a wonderful time to share with your child why you chose the path you did and ask them what careers they might be interested in right now. Your conversation with your child could lead into a great opportunity to begin thinking about summer camps and programs that might compliment his or her interests. Mrs. Schurman and Mrs. Markum have also been visiting with the different grade levels to discuss how school skills translate into work skills, as well as other career exploration activities.

PRICES GO UP TOMORROW, SO REGISTER NOW FOR STEPS FOR STUDENTS TODAY!

Steps For Students is a month away, Saturday, February 17th. As of right now we have the most registered people with 586 people. Last year we had 701 people registered. We want to beat last year’s record and stay #1. We are in 4th place for money raised with $2,090 so far. PRICES GO UP $30/PERSON FEBRUARY 1ST. Register NOW!!! $20/person or $70/family of 4. Click HERE to look at the incentives for this year (They are cheaper than last year)

Total People Registered: 649 Total Students registered -372 % of school 53.14%

Approx money raised including registration fees $13850 % for Steps $2, 976 HELP US REACH 100% PARTICIPATION! Many of you have asked about how to edit your personal fundraising page. When you registered you received an email with the subject "Support us through your web page." Within that email there is a large gray box with the title "Would you like to improve your fundraising?” Click on the link in that box to get to your commitment center which is where you can edit your personal page. When you get to your commitment center you'll see a blue Edit button just below the Steps logo that you will click to change the photo or text. There is also a Share button on the right side that allows you to email out the link to the fundraising page.  

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED Things are off and running for our Auction Gala, April 28, 2018 at the Marriott Town Center. We are hard at work looking for the most desirable items out there and we would love your help! If you have an item or service to donate, please fill out a donation form HERE! 100% family participation is always the goal so please consider how you will help make this auction our best yet. Donations should be submitted no later than March 28th to ensure inclusion and proper recognition in the catalog. IT’ COMING BACK! The Wine Pull is coming back by popular demand! This year we are putting together a great collection of wine and gifts donated by our SLCS community to be a part of the auction gala, April 28th.

What: Donate bottles of wine or gift cards valued at $25 or more. Choose a favorite bottle from your collection or give something new and different. Not into wine? . . . contribute a gift card to your favorite restaurant, store or play it safe with Visa or Amex gift cards. When: February 12-16: SHOW US YOUR LOVE! Drop off your donations anytime Valentine’s week. Please use       the auction donation form so we can track your participation and provide proper tax documentation.

 

MARCH IS HERITAGE MONTH AT SLCS 

During the month of March, we will be celebrating the many different cultures represented at SLCS! Read more HERE!

• Save the date for our CULTURE DRESS UP DAY on March 22nd! Students and teachers are welcomed to wear       something traditional from their culture if they wish!

10TH ANNUAL FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE MASQUERADE BALL Calling all dads and daughters to the 10TH ANNUAL FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE hosted by the SLCS PTO. There will be sweet treats, dancing, and tons of fun! This is limited to current students. Bring dad or a special friend! All the girls will receive a special mask at the door. Please RSVP to ptoprograms@gmail.com.

BOX TOPS DUE TOMORROW! Please send in Box Tops and Campbell’s labels to school with your child (or you can drop them off at the office marked with their class) for our collection contest. Our next collection day is TOMORROW, Thursday, February 1st. Thank you for your support!  

EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! 

● DO YOU SHOP AT KROGER?  Help Us Earn Free Money While You Shop! Read more HERE!

● SAVE YOUR BOX TOP AND TYSON PROJECT LABELS!  If you have BOX TOPS or Tyson labels, please drop them by the school office and we will put them to good use. You can find more information and prizes HERE! Print the calendar HERE!  

 

SPRING SPORTS  Please register for baseball, softball and track on the athletic registration website at stlaurenceathletics.org

● Baseball 5-8 grade boys ● Softball 5-8 grade girls ● Track 5-8 grade boys and girls

Watch your email and next week’s newsletter for information on pre-season clinics, tryouts, and parent meetings. Please contact Betsy Brown or Glen Fucik if you have any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LISTEN TO HANNAH KAISER, CLASS OF 2013, HERE!  We enjoyed your visit to our school and Saints TV Studio during your Christmas break!!

There's no better way to celebrate being a Saint than returning to campus! St. Laurence Catholic School welcomes alumni to campus year-round!

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SHARE YOUR NEWS! Stay connected and share your news and pictures! We always love to hear from you!       Don’t forget to include your name and graduation year in your description. Please send them to Adriana Gutierrez at agutierrez@stlaurence.org. Remember “Once A Saint, Always A Saint”

READ OUR CHURCH BULLETIN HERE! 

WANT TO CONTINUE LEARNING ABOUT YOUR FAITH WITH OTHER ADULTS? Click HERE for the upcoming speakers in Adult Faith Formation. There is truly something for everyone.

ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS!  

PANTHER LOVE AND BASKETBALL 

Support the St. Pius X Panther girls basketball program. Parents enjoy a night out for Valentine's, while your kids have fun at a basketball clinic. No need to find a babysitter! Read more HERE! 

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