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Now Enrolling for 2009 – 2010 Pre-Kindergarten
Programs: Age 3 and Age 4
SCHOOL
From our new principal: I would like to take this opportunity to share my excitement about my appointment as the new principal at St. Catherine Elementary School. I feel fortunate to be joining a school culture that is focused on student learning with a strong commitment to a quality Catholic education. Thanks to the support of Fr. José and the patient persistence of faculty and staff, a great deal of work has already been completed. With God's constant blessings and your continued support I'm sure the second school year will prove to be successful. Soon I will begin meeting with teachers and staff to learn more about the unique strengths, practices, and procedures of our school. I look forward to earning your trust and respect in the coming weeks and months. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Art Balitz The State of Florida offers 2009–2010 P.R.I.D.E. scholarships: $3950 for your child’s Catholic School tuition, if the Child is entering Kindergarten or Grade 1. Child is entering Grades 2 – 8, he/she must have been in public school for a full year, 2008 – 2009. Home schooled children entering grades 2 - 8 are not eligible.
Go to www.floridapride.org Click on Application VPK PROGRAM The Department of Children and Families will license our Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK) for four-year old students beginning in 2009-2010. VPK requires a fully certified Director responsible for operating the preschool program serving four-year old students. Ms. Jennifer Holda completed all of her requirements through an intensive course of study during this school year, and will be our Director for 2009-2010.
Young Singers of St. Catherine, headed by Dr. Mowery, will be Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. All children from 4 through 14 are invited to join. The location for rehearsals will be announced as soon as possible. Please contact the school office at 385-7300 for more information.
VOLUNTEER HOURS Each family is asked to complete 25 volunteer hours of service to assist St. Catherine Catholic School. There will be many opportunities throughout the school year to meet these hours of service. By checking the school website for attending the PTO meetings you will be kept abreast of upcoming events and how you can earn credit with your hours.
SCHOOL MASS The children's Mass will be on Friday's at 12:00 noon. On the days when a priest is not available for Mass a Prayer Service will be offered by the school. All are welcome to join us on these days.
BIRTHDAY MONTH This year, in order to preserve learning time in the classroom, we will institute Birthday Month. Your child's birthday is important and will be celebrated and recognized on their special say, but the actual party will take place at 2:30 on the last Friday of each month that school is in session. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office.
PIZZA LUNCH Pizza will be offered as a lunch option on the first Friday of each month starting in October. The cost will be $3.00 per student. More details will follow as we get closer to October.
UNIFORMS
BINGO: Fridays, 5:00 PM
BOX TOPS Help St. Catherine Catholic School by clipping box tops from General Mills products and product proofs of purchase from Campbell products. Please don’t throw them away! Just clip these labels and turn them in to the school office or drop them in the container in the church Vestibule To learn more call the school or go online to http://www.boxtopsforeducation.com SCHOOL BOARD The School Board was officially formed in its first meeting with our pastor, Fr. Jose. After formally adopting its Constitution, the School Board immediately reviewed the results of the Accreditation Report and the associated tasks to undertake this year, as presented by the principal, Mr. Balitz. PTO - Parent Teacher Organization Officers President: Odalys Korb Vice President: Chastini Manint Treasurer: Bekki Rose
Secretary: Natasha Kirkegard Please join us in thanking them for their willingness to serve the school in such an important and vital roll. Are you still undecided about the future education of your child? Do you know somebody that has a child between the ages 3-8 and wants a good education? Our Catholic School is open. We have been approved for the Florida Pride Scholarship Fund. We have also private scholarships available. What are financial scholarships? Financial scholarships provide grants to those families who believe strongly in a Catholic education; however, the financial obligations are beyond their means. Our financial scholarship grants do not require repayment by the family. Who can apply? The family bears the primary responsibility for financing a child's education to the extent of their financial means; however, we invite and encourage any family who finds difficulty in meeting the financial obligations of their child's education to apply. Part of the mission of the school is to provide an education for all children regardless of the ability to pay. Please, give us a call at 863-385-7300 and ask for Piedad. Last Chance for Tuition Assistance: We can provide additional money for your students’ tuition if you complete a FACTS application. Please call Mrs. Noriega for more information: 385-7300. St. Catherine Catholic School offers programs for children from Preschool through Second Grade. Students develop sound academic skills, critical thinking skills and an ability to learn independently and cooperatively through a rich academic curriculum. Each day is designed to bring new excitement and opportunities to engage in meaningful learning. For information, call 385-7300 or visit our website at www.stcathe.com. LABELS FOR EDUCATION
For more than 30 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal. It is a program that helps schools obtains free educational merchandise. You can help by saving and forwarding proofs of purchase to St. Catherine Catholic School. St. Catherine Catholic School will redeem them for FREE merchandise such as computers, software, physical education equipment, musical instruments, and library books, from Campbell's Labels for Education. Fundraiser: Our first major fundraiser “Bricks to
pave the way” has been an on going process. These “bricks” will help support St.
Catherine Catholic School, your support is greatly appreciated. Be part of this
event by buying a “brick” to celebrate a special event or person in your life. Fr. José González
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