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Now Enrolling for 2009 – 2010

 Pre-Kindergarten Programs: Age 3 and Age 4

Kindergarten and Grades 1, 2 and 3

Please Call 385 – 7300 for Information

SCHOOL

We welcome our new elementary teacher, Mr. John Mertzlufft. He is a Florida certified elementary teacher with six years of elementary teaching experience. Mr. Mertzlufft will teach our Grade 2 – 3 class.  He and his wife are Sebring residents and members of our parish. They have a two year old child.

 

 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.

Household size	New Applicants: Household Maximum	Renewal & Add-On Household Maximum
2	$26,955.00	$29,140.00
3	$33,874.00	$36,620.00
4	$40,793.00	$44,100.00
5	$47,712.00	$51,580.00
6	$54,631.00	$59,060.00
7	$61,550.00	$66,540.00
8	$68,469.00	$74,020.00

 

 

 

 

 

Go to www.floridapride.org  Click on Application

 VKP 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.

 

BINGO:  Wednesday 5:00 PM

 

BOX TOPS

“Hello PTO”- My name is Donna Borges. I am the volunteer coordinator for the Box Tops for education. This is our first year at Box Tops and our goal is to raise money for our students to purchase needed items. I invite you to learn more and go on www.boxtopsforeducation.com. Please start clipping. One of the really easy ways is to gear your grocery list with anything that shows the box tops label. Please clip these labels and turn them in to the school office. The class with the most box tops clipped by the end of the school year will be awarded a lunch by McDonalds, given by the Rose family. Our goal is to raise$100.00 worth of box tops by the end of the year.

                                                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. Downes.  Your School Board for the 2008 – 2009 school year:

President              Dr. Deborah M. Fuschetti

VP                         Tom Dettman

Secretary              Jessica Oliveros

                              Christine Pavlo Hatfiel

                              Carol A. Biance

                              Bill Manint

                              Norb Walz

We are very grateful for their willingness to serve our school community, and ask our good Lord to bless them! 

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 new 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 appricated. Be part of this event by buying a “brick” to celebrate a special event or person in your life.

 

Fr. José González