March 6, 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our Middle States visit went very well last week! We have been recommended for reaccreditation but will not have any final confirmation of this until October. The team members were gracious, kind and very impressed with our students, parents, faculty and staff. The Oral Report that we heard on Friday afternoon stated that “From Pre-K to eighth grade the spiritual, physical, artistic, social, language arts, mathematical and science skills as well as higher order thinking skills acquired in the classrooms enables the students to be productive and successful life-long learners.” We are grateful to have had the opportunity to go through this process not only to see how far we have come but also to determine goals and objectives for the future.

Congratulations to Kari and Phil Janisse! John Paul Anthony Janisse was born last night weighing in at 6 lbs. 5 oz.! Mother and baby are doing well!

On a sad note, our former computer teacher, Tara Hughes, passed away last evening. Miss Hughes was contracted with Computer Explorers and was assigned to our school for many years through 2015. Please keep Tara and her family in your prayers.

The IOWA tests will continue throughout the week. Please encourage your child to get enough rest and to eat a healthy breakfast each morning so they are prepared for testing!

Blessings,

Mrs. Patricia Mancuso

Food Drive

St. Mary School is participating in the Camden Diocese 5th Annual “faithFull” Food Drive. St. Mary School will be collecting non-perishable goods the week of Monday, March 12th – Friday, March 16th for this food drive. The Diocese will be picking up the food from Our Lady of Peace Parish/St. Mary School on Sunday, March 18th.

What we are collecting: Fruits and Vegetables: Proteins:

Canned Vegetables Canned Tuna Fish Canned Vegetable Juice Canned Chicken Canned Tomato Products Canned Soup Canned Spaghetti Sauce Canned Beans Canned Fruit Canned Chili Applesauce Canned Beef Stew Canned Fruit Juice Peanut Butter

Please be careful of expiration dates on food donated. Thank you for your generosity!

Congratulations to the following students:

Zoey Priestley K1 Giovanna Arango K2 Lauren Cesare 1A Jason Morson 1B Gavin Crain 2A Victoria Venade 2B Juliano DiCicco 3A Jasmine Zonis 3B Eric Crain 4A Pietro Amato 4B Jack Cole 5A Charles Agnew 5B Isabella Valle 6A Alyssa King 6B Nicolina DiCicco 7A Meredith Bryson 7B Isabella DiStefano 8A Tess Hanson 8B

HOUSE POINT WINNERS 2017-2018 House of Saint Patrick Colden Anderson House of Saint Valentine Jonathan Trail House of Saint Joseph Johanna Trampe` House of Saint Francis Olivia Barnes House of Saint Theresa Sienna Clidy House of Saint Elizabeth Annalisa Baldassarre House of Saint Dominic Craig Scharlach House of Saint Joan of Arc Alaina Smith House of Servant Maria Esperanza Emily Simon

The division winners for highest points

Division 1 House of St. Valentine

Division 2 House of St. Theresa

Division 3 House of St. Dominic

Lifetouch will be here on Wednesday, March 14th to take Individual Spring Pictures of the students. Students may wear appropriate casual clothing. Please be sure to fill out the Lifetouch forms that were sent home today to select the portrait look for each student and send them back to school on Wednesday, March 14th. Thank you!!

Need a few more items to get you through Winter?

Want to stock up on uniforms for Spring?

Good News! It’s time for our next Uniform Exchange and

we hope you’ll help us find good homes for all of the

generously donated, gently-used uniforms!!

DATE: Wednesday, March 21

TIME: 5 to 7pm

LOCATION: Science Lab

If you have any Uniform Exchange questions, please email: Karen Garber

(kbbell@comcast.net), Nicole Lenhardt (Nicole092405@aol.com)

St. Mary School and our Grandparent’s Club Presents… CANDY BAR BINGO

WHEN: Friday, March 23, 2018

6 p.m. --Doors Open 6:30 p.m.-Bingo Begins WHERE: Assumption Hall (the gym) WHO: St. Mary School students and their grandparents (or adult special person) COST: $5.00/ Adults $6.00 at the door $2.00/students $3.00 at the door

Admission includes: 10 games/1 card per game. Additional cards will be available for purchase Pizza, drinks and desserts will also be on sale.

All proceeds to benefit St. Mary School Annual Fund

For more information or to get on our grandparent email/mailing list, please contact

Christine Galindo at 856-218-2946 or chrissyg19@verizon.net

ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE

To purchase tickets in advance, please return this form with your payment by Wednesday, March 21st. Names will be at the door. NO tickets will go home. Student/s Name:_____________________________________ Homeroom/s: __________________ Grandparent/Special Person Name/s:_____________________________________________________ _____________ # of Adult Tickets X $5.00 each Amount: $____________ _____________ # of Student/s Tickets X $2.00 each Amount: $____________ _____________ Advance order for a whole pizza $10.00 each pie: ______________ # of pies X $10.00 each pie Amount: $________________ Please make checks payable to St. Mary School. Please send in the money for the pizza SEPARATELY from the ticket money and CASH ONLY for the pizza money. Total Amount enclosed:______________________________ Check or Cash NO REFUNDS

THANK YOU!

SPORTS NEWS

Thank you to all the students and parents in intramural, 4th grade, JV, and Varsity Basketball that helped make this season a success!

Thank you to our dedicated coaches who shared their time and talents teaching the boys and girls.

Congratulations to the Varsity A boys for winning the GCCAL championship at Gloucester Catholic High School!

COME TAKE YOUR CHANCES AT

SAINT MARY SCHOOL CASINO NIGHT / AUCTION DINNER

ASSUMPTION HALL

SATURDAY, April 7, 2018

7-11 PM

TICKETS: $45 per person

Includes: Buffet Dinner, Soda, Hot Beverages, Dessert & $500.00 Casino Chips

BYOB

Please complete the reservation form below and return to school in an envelope marked “Auction Tickets” All tickets need to be requested on or before 3/27/18

Name:______________________________ Classroom: ____________________ Number of Tickets:____________________ Amount Enclosed: ______________ Phone # _____________________________ (checks payable to Saint Mary School PTA) Tickets may be purchased individually or by tables of 8, 10 or 12 Tables will be reserved for parties of 8 on first come first serve basis Tables seating 10 or 12 are limited & will also be reserved on first come first serve basis Other seating will be on a first come first serve basis

Questions Contact: Dana Elentrio Teecee1031@aol.com or 856-237-6542

If you or anyone you know would like to be a TABLE SPONSOR

at SAINT MARY SCHOOL

2018 CASINO NIGHT/AUCTION DINNER

Please fill out the form below and send into school to the attention of SMS PTA Your name/business will be prominently displayed at one of our casino tables

Cost $200.00 per table

Deadline March 23, 2018

Table Sponsor Form Business Name _______________________________________________ Contact Person _______________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State ________________________ Contact Number ______________________________________________ Amount Enclosed __________(checks payable to Saint Mary School PTA) Message ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Attach message, photo or advertisement to this form. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CHILDREN AT SAINT MARY SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of St. Mary School:

Our Casino Night/Auction Committee is currently collecting prizes and donations for our event to be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at St. Mary School in Williamstown, NJ. We would greatly appreciate any contributions that you and/or your business can donate. The Casino Night/Auction has various levels of prizes, from gift certificates to vacations, so no prize is too small or too large! We gladly accept gift cards and monetary donations that the committee will use to purchase prizes.

Please send or drop off your contributions to the school office by Friday, March 23, 2018. If necessary, arrangements can be made to have your donations picked up by a member of the committee.

It is only through the generous participation of the parents, families and friends of St. Mary School that we are able to make this wonderful fundraiser a success. We thank you most sincerely for your donations.

Please attach the slip below with your donations.

Prize: _____________________________________________________

Monetary/Gift Card Contribution: $___________

Name: _____________________________________________________

Classroom: _________

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ST. MARY SCHOOL

Casino Night Quick Reference Sheet

Upon entering, you will use your ticket to receive $500.00 in casino chips.

This evening’s games will include:

BLACKJACK CRAPS ROULETTE BIG WHEEL POKER

Additional gaming chips may be purchased at the bank at the following ratios:

Donate: $15.00 and receive $1,000.00 in casino chips Donate: $25.00 and receive $2,000.00 in casino chips Donate: $50.00 and receive $5,000.00 in casino chips

The bank will be accepting Cash & Checks. Please make checks payable to Saint Mary School PTA.

NO CHIPS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR CASH! CASINO CHIPS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR AUCTION SHEETS. AUCTION SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WITH CASINO CHIPS THAT EVENING ONLY.

When finished playing, exchange your chips in at the bank. For every $1,000.00 in chips you will receive 1 Auction Sheet. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT & GENEROUS DONATIONS.

SINCERELY, SAINT MARY SCHOOL PTA BOARD

DESIGNER BAG BINGO Friday, May 11th 7-10pm

(Doors open at 5:30pm) Ladies!!! Come join us for a night of Bingo for Coach Bags and 50/50. Get all your girlfriends together for a FUN GIRLS NIGHT OUT!! Bring your favorite drinks & appetizers for you and your friends to share, and come to the Assumption Hall at St. Mary’s School Gym of Our Lady of Peace Parish for a fabulous evening of Coach Bag FUN! We will be playing 10 games of Bingo plus Specials—winner of each game will receive a Beautiful Coach, Michael Kors or Vera Bradley Bag. Also try your luck at our 50/50. Tickets are $25 per person which includes 10 games of bingo plus 1 special. Additional games can be purchased along with dabbers. Make your check payable to: Our Lady of Peace Parish (OLOPP). Tables are forming fast! Tickets will be sold until it sells out!! Stop by the Parish Center to get tickets or send your money into St. Mary’s School with COACH BAG BINGO tickets on envelope. Any questions, please contact Loren Laughlin at the Parish Center 856-629-6142. Looking forward to seeing you there!! ———————————————————————————————— Name: _________________________________ # of tickets: _______ Child’s Name/Grade that tickets are to be sent home with: __________________________________________________________ *(If sitting with someone – please put their name so we can put you at same table)

SUMMER WILL BE HERE SOON! Register NOW for Vacation Bible School

Join us for a Fun Filled week of VBS Lord, Make me a Saint!

Our Lady of Peace Parish is proud to announce that we will be holding our Fifteenth Annual Vacation Bible School

July 9th - July 13th VBS will be held from 9 am to Noon each day (Friday from 9am to 1pm)

and is intended for children ages 4-10 (age as of October 1, 2018). Registration is $45 per child.

Please note that we are accepting only 100 children so that we can provide the highest quality of education, attention and fun!

For information or to obtain a registration form,

Visit www.OLOPP-VBS.org Or contact Karen Grant at OLOPP.VBS@gmail.com or 856-262-3002. Registration forms can also be found on the racks in the entryway of the

church.  

OLOPP --- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION Our Lady of Peace Parish is excited to announce, our fifteenth annual Vacation Bible School -- JULY 9TH - JULY 13TH. VBS will be held from 9AM-12PM each day (Friday 9AM-1PM), and is intended for children 4-10 (age as of October 1, 2018). Please note that we are accepting only 100 children so that we can provide the highest quality of education, attention and fun!  The registration deadline is June 8th. Please note that registration forms received after the deadline will not be accepted. As we anticipate a huge response, we are basing acceptance to the program upon

the receipt date of the registration and tuition, which is $45 per child*. Checks are to be made payable to Our Lady of Peace Parish and sent to or dropped off with the completed registration to: Karen Grant 740 Tutor Lane Williamstown, NJ 08094 Attn: VBS OLOPP.VBS@gmail.com  *Please note: Registration fees are non-refundable

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - STUDENT REGISTRATION (Please fill form out in entirety before submitting. Please print.)

Family information : Last Name: ____________________ Parents’/Guardians’ First Names: __________&__________ Street Address: __________________ City: __________________ State: _______ Zip: ________ Phone Numbers: Home: ________________ Work: ________________ Cell: ________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Emergency Contact: Name: _________________________ Number: _______________________ Children information : #1) Last Name: _________________________ #2) Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: _________________________ First Name: ___________________________ Nickname: __________________________ Nickname: ____________________________ Birth date: __________________________ Birth date: ____________________________ Grade entering in September: __________ Grade entering in September: ____________ Food Allergies: (check √) Yes__ No__ Food Allergies: (check √) Yes__ No__ Special Needs: (check √) Yes__ No__ Special Needs: (check √) Yes__ No__ If yes, explain: __________________________ If yes, explain: __________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ #3) Last Name: _________________________ #4) Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: _________________________ First Name: ___________________________ Nickname: __________________________ Nickname: ____________________________ Birth date: __________________________ Birth date: ____________________________ Grade entering in September: __________ Grade entering in September: ____________ Food Allergies: (check √) Yes__ No__ Food Allergies: (check √) Yes__ No__ Special Needs: (check √) Yes__ No__ Special Needs: (check √) Yes__ No__ If yes, explain: _________________________ If yes, explain: __________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________ Amount Enclosed: ____________

We can be sure that we love God’s children when we love God and do what He has commanded. 1 John 5:2 The Office of Child and Youth Protection is announcing CAP (Child Assault Prevention) sessions. CAP is the safe environment training program for adults who have regular contact with minors. Attendance is required in order to comply with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that adults will attend CAP once every five years. CAP 1 teaches attendees to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to report to the proper authorities. Adults are taught that children have the right to be safe, strong and free. CAP 1 is for new volunteers and employees. CAP 2 is called CAP’s Bullying Prevention Program and is a workshop addressing bullying awareness and bullying prevention. Cyber-bullying is also presented. CAP 3 is called Cyber-Empowerment and is a workshop which promotes adults understanding of cyber activity of youth while teaching them realistic ways to help children keep their own rights and guard the rights of others in the cyber-sphere. Each presentation is 90 minutes. Adults who are new employees or volunteers should attend CAP 1 before attending CAP 2 or CAP 3. After five years, adults have the option of attending CAP 1, 2 or 3 when they renew their CAP. The following sessions will be offered in March 2018: CAP Phase 1

Date Time Location Phase

Tuesday, March 20th 7:00 PM Paul VI High School (Cafeteria) 901 Hopkins Rd. Haddonfield 1

CAP Phase 2

To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP REGISTRATION LINE at the Office of Child and Youth Protection: (856)583-6165, or contact Maryellen Schell at maryellen.schell@camdendiocese.org. Please leave your name and the session date you plan to attend. You will not receive a call back. We ask that you register at least five days before the session you would like to attend. The CAP schedule, location, phone numbers and directions may be found on the Diocesan website www.camdendiocese.org/cyp. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL THE LOCATION DIRECTLY

DIOCESE OF CAMDEN Office of Child and Youth Protection

Date Time Location Phase

Wednesday, March 14th 6:30 PM Sacred Heart School

4th & Jasper Sts. Camden 2

631 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102 ● (856) 583-6115 (phone) ● (856) 583-1045 (fax) ● www.camdendiocese.org

Spring is Almost Here! It's Time for Williamstown’s

Spring I Tennis Program!

7th Successful Year! Train with & Learn from the BEST!

MITCH WINKLER BRITTANY REEDMAN Premier SJ/Phila Professional Coach #1 Singles Player at College of NJ Only SJ Girls Coach to Win Sectional

Championships at 2 Different Schools NJAC Rookie of the Year

ITA Northeast Regional Finalist

Courier Post All SJ Player of Year 4 Year WHS #1 Singles Player Phila Inquirer HS Coach of Year SJ Times Tennis Player of Year

Coach #2 Bishop Eustace Girls Team Winner SJ Times GC Tournament

And Our Wonderful Assistant Coaches!

Sessions held at Williamstown Middle School Courts. Space is Limited So Act Fast!

For more info or to join our email list contact us: TennisAce926@comcast.net or 856-307-1230

----------------------------------------------------------- Please mail check for $99 payable to Connie Reedman at 1400 Woodland Court, Williamstown, NJ 08094

Player Name:

Player Age: Grade: School:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Address:

Parent/Guardian Email: Cell #: ____________________

Circle Session Requesting: Elementary School Session Middle School Session High School Session

3:15pm to 4:15pm 4:15pm to 5:15pm 5:15pm to 6:15pm

7 Saturdays* Starting March 24th, $99

Elementary School Players, 3:15pm to 4:15pm

Middle School Players, 4:15pm to 5:15pm

High School Players, 5:15pm to 6:15pm Interested in Adult Tennis? Contact Us!

Times/Grades/Groupings Tentative and Subject to Change Based on Final Enrollment

*March 24th, April 7th, April 14th, April 21st, April 28th, May 5th, May 12th

Williamstown’s Youth Tennis Programs est. 2012

Year-Round Tennis Programs in its 7th Successful Year!

Spring, Summer, Fall at Williamstown Middle School Courts (Winter at St. Matthew’s Recreation Center Indoor Courts!)

Mitch Winkler, Premier Professional SJ/Philly Tennis Coach

Brittany Reedman, WHS ’14 and TCNJ ‘18 #1 Tennis Player

Spring I Tennis Program, WMS Courts

7 Saturdays Starting March 24th, $99 Elementary 3:15-4:15, Middle School 4:15–5:15, High School 5:15–6:15

Spring II Tennis Program, WMS Courts 7 Thursdays Starting May 24th, $99

High School 4:30-5:30, Middle School 5:30-6:30, Elementary 6:30-7:30

Summer Tennis Program, WMS Courts

6 Thursdays Starting July 19th, $85 High School 4:30-5:30, Middle School 5:30-6:30, Elementary 6:30-7:30

See Our Seasonal Tennis Flyers Posted on Monroe Township Public Schools website. For more info or to join our email mailing list,

Contact us at TennisAce926@comcast.net or 856/307-1230 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please mail check payable to Connie Reedman at 1400 Woodland Court, Williamstown, NJ 08094

Circle Session Requesting: Spring I Spring II Summer

Player Name:

Player Age: Grade: School:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Address:

Parent/Guardian Email: Cell#: ____________________