Dear Parents/Guardians:

I hope you all have had a good start to Lent. Mass yesterday was a great way for us to begin the new liturgical season. As with last year, the 6^th grade class will be leading Stations of the Cross each Friday at 2:20. When you can, please join us.

Things have been as busy as ever. This week, along with the ITBS assessments, as a bit of a break we have celebrated Literacy Week. We have had various speakers come in to work with different age groups focusing learning on writing and reading, and Jeffrey Bennett’s presentation went very well on Monday. The book swap was very successful, and we thank you all for your contribution.

Tomorrow the staff, Fr. Robert, and I will be traveling to Denver to the Living the Catholic Faith Conference. You are all welcome to join us for 6:00 am Mass before we leave.

As you may have heard, Father Robert announced Tuesday that we are on track for another great year next year. However, with fewer than 80 students enrolled, we could use your help in getting our numbers up. Please call the office to set an appointment.

     Students competed in the 2009 Catholic Daughter Education Contest. Here are the winners: Poetry Division: Themes of the contest were -  "God's Gifts In My Life" or "The Gifts I Give To Others" - Division I - Grades 4 & 5 winners:  1st place Nakani Miller, Grade 5; 2nd place Kristi Cook, Grade 4; and 3rd place Emily Lovell, Grade 5. Division II - Grade 6, 7 & 8 winners:  1st place Hanna Jalon Hickert, Grade 8; 2nd place Kara Lea Williams, Grade 8; 3rd place Rachel Arriola, Grade 8. 

The 1st place winning entries in each division have been forwarded to State competition. Students are asked to read their winning entries at the local Catholic Daughter meeting on Monday, March 2nd at 7:00 PM at the K of C Hall. They will be awarded their ribbons, certificates, and prizes at that time. Their families and friends are invited to attend.

Again, progress is being made in completing the calendar for next year, so if you have ideas, concerns, or a wish list, please call or email me, or share them with a School Advisory Council member: Tammie Meisner, Larry O’Toole, Adria Paxton, or Kori Frank. Of course, the PTSO Board members will also be glad to pass along any information: Becky Japp, Marci Henry, Jeff Brekel, Amber Lightle, and Karynn Bretz.

REMINDER: The first Knights of Columbus Soup Supper is tomorrow. Please be sure each family brings a dessert to the school cafeteria. As a reminder, also, here is the schedule for deserts:  February 27th - Kindergarten and 8th grades; March 6th - 1st and 7th grades; March 13th - 2nd and 6th grades; March 20th - 4th & 5th grades; March 27th - Preschool; and April 3rd - Kindergarten and 8th grades.

If you would like to help serve, please do so; although, we should not require as much help as we needed for the Fish Fries in past years. The Knights of Columbus appreciate your help in providing the desserts!

            I continue to pray for our students, our teachers, and our school that we may complete the mission and ministry God has entrusted to us. And may God bless you and your families.

Pax et lux,

Joseph Skerjanec