January 27, 2012
Dear Parents,
The BIG WEEK is finally here! We will celebrate Catholic Schools Week in the traditional Sts. Peter & Paul style. FAITH - ACADEMICS - SERVICE is the theme this year and we certainly meet all three criteria. The highlight of the week is often the Faculty vs. 8th grade volleyball game. Once again, the faculty team is an overwhelming favorite in the classic match up of youth and speed vs. experience and psychology. The opening volley is at 2:00 and everyone is welcome to attend.
Later on Thursday evening the Home & School will sponsor a Family Movie and Game night. Your family pizza(s) can be ordered via the white order sheet that was sent home Monday. It is always an exciting evening.
Check with your children about the various combinations of crazy clothing that we encourage during CSW. Consult your CSW schedule on the red sheet sent home last week. Monday, January 30 starts with sports jerseys or SSPP Spirit wear. The clothing combinations get crazier as the week progresses. On Tuesday, the hats can be worn after our all school Mass. After Mass the Home & School will sponsor a muffin, juice, coffee reception in the gym for all parents, grandparents and parishioners who can attend. On Wednesday afternoon we will host our annual Spelling Bee to crown a champion speller who will represent our school at the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee on February 11. Our classroom qualifiers are: 8th grade - Haley Vlcek, Hank Overfelt, Sam Ficenec - 7th grade - Alex Robles-Rudol, Austen Rudol, Taylor Gardner - 6th grade - Andy Staskiewicz, Mitch Dailey, Caitie Seidl - 5th grade - A.J. Latoza, Ben Staskiewicz, Gabe Shavlik - 4th grade - Daniel Castellanos, Cody Heidenreich, Freddy Cortez.
Our Catholic Schools Week celebration may seem to be a bit muted this year due to the recent announcement about a proposed restructuring of the Catholic schools in South Omaha. Please attend one of our weekend Masses on Saturday or Sunday to hear Fr. Jindra’s comments regarding the proposals. There will be an informational insert in the parish bulletin as well. Have your children wear their uniforms to church to publicize CSW and “volunteer” them to hand out bulletins at all three exits. Last week, Fr. Jindra sent home an informational flyer to all school families in the Friday Folder.
Your Friday Folder will be bulging due to the fact that we are near the end of the month of January. You should find the February calendar of events and cafeteria menu (front & back) on the pink sheet. If your family utilizes our extended day care you will find a billing invoice for that service. If your family still owes a balance on tuition you will receive an invoice indicating the amount owed. Remember, we are more than halfway through the school year and if you are on the monthly payment plan, your total payments should correspond with that fact. Please try to catch up if you are behind.
Check the red CSW flyer and the pink calendar for upcoming events for February.
Sat. Jan. 28 - Chili Supper and Best Chili Competition, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the gym
May the Lord continue to Bless us,
Richard Leimbach
Principal