Bulldog Bugle - St. Bartholomew Catholic Faith Community

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April 22, 2015
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Volume VI
Issue 28
The
Bulldog Bugle
What Does Mr. Fox Say?
Calendar
April 23
Mid 3rd Trimester
Spring is here – on the calendar, at least.
Thanks for helping kids dress for the recent chill in the air!
IMAGES OF SPRING
THANK YOU to all for providing such great support to this event.
Classroom basket auction items are getting rave reviews
and are certain to bring in huge bids!
Hope to see you this Saturday at the event!
DID YOU KNOW….
the playground was created in memory of Cheryl Vochko?
Thanks to all who had a hand in it‟s creation.
Now, it‟s time to maintain it as a safe, fun space for kids at St. Bart‟s
and the neighborhood. Cheryl is proud, I‟m sure!
Join in the fun as we spread more padding (wood chips)
Thursday, May 7
Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c44a9ae2fa57-stbarts1
4-23: J. Coan
Lunchroom
Schedule
4-23: E. Bruntjen
4-27: K. Doyle
4-28:
4-28:
Summer Activities
at St. Bart’s
M. Jellison
Friday, April 24
M. Clift
April 28
6:30 p.m.
1st Eucharist Practice
April 29
8:45 a.m. Mass (1)
May 2 & 3
1st Eucharist Weekend
4-24: M. Sinning
4-27: Help Needed!
4-29:
6:30 p.m.
1st Eucharist Practice
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
4th Grade States Fair
(11:05 to 12:30)
Last Day to Register for
E. Bruntjen
April 27
Teacher Appreciation
Week
May 1
Spiritwear Day!
Don’t Forget!
4-24: G. Schaak
April 25
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1st Eucharist
Activity Day
6:00 p.m.
Images of Spring Gala
WOOD CHIP PARTY?
Playground
Schedule
(10:50 to 11:55)
April 24
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Kindergarten Round-Up
4-29:
T. Maxwell
May 5
8:45 a.m.
May Crowning
May 6
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Spanish Mass at
Holy Rosary
Health
Office
Supplies
Needed
Gently Used Uniforms
Available Outside the School Office
May 8
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
As you do your spring cleaning, please
consider donating the following items:
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girls‟ navy or black leggings
girls‟ navy or black tights
Waterproof mittens/gloves
Stop by to drop off and/or exchange your
used uniforms. This is an excellent
opportunity to grab the sizes you need for
the upcoming school year! Please email Mary
Ortizcazarin at [email protected] if you
already know the sizes you need. She will
hold them for you if the sizes are available.
Your Child In Pictures!
(Back by popular demand!)
Mother Nature might finally start warming up! How would you like to have a black and white
headshot photograph of your child where you don‟t have to worry about making sure the hair is
perfectly styled, the clothes are neatly pressed and then have to do it all over again after you
arrive for your scheduled photo shoot? This is the fifth year the PTO is sponsoring a fundraiser
that will give you the opportunity to have such a picture. We want to catch your child having
fun! Over the next few weeks, a school parent who enjoys taking pictures, will be out on the
playground taking pictures of each child in school. On Grandparent‟s Day, May 20, the pictures
will be available for purchase. Additional copies can also be ordered.
At the beginning of the school year, a
photo release form was sent home to all
families with a request for approval to
take and use your child‟s photograph for
marketing purposes. The photos that
will be taken and made available for this
fundraiser will not be used for any
purpose other than for purchase during
Grandparent‟s Day.
Should you decide that you do NOT
want your child‟s picture taken for this
event, please send an email to Michelle
Letendre, [email protected].
Counselor’s Corner
Empowered to learn
Teaching independence in young children is important for developing self-care and
sufficiency in adolescence and early adulthood. Healthy grooming habits promote
self-confidence, socialization and reasoning skills. Elementary students have learned to
take care of personal hygiene without constant parent supervision. However, as children
grow and develop, they rely on their parents to guide them through times of changing and
developing grooming needs (prepubescence and puberty) especially as these needs pertain to
personal hygiene and grooming. Without parent intervention, learning and socialization can
be disrupted, and students become confused as to why their peers seem to shy away from
them.
As the weather warms up and classrooms become very warm, review with your students
that they‟ve showered and selected clean clothes, and if age appropriate, are confident in
how to use deodorant. Avoid scented products and please, NO bath and body sprays at
school.
The desired outcome is students who are prepared and empowered to learn, meet goals,
and achieve their highest potential.
You’re Invited!
When:
Friday, April 24
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where:
St. Bart’s Church
Lower Level (Room A14)
Why:
 Learn about Kindergarten at St. Bart’s
 Meet Kindergarten teacher Miss Corken & Principal Patrick Fox
 Ask Questions
 Share coffee with other Kindergarten parents while your student
visits the Kindergarten classroom
 It’s so much fun!
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in a fun way to be a part of the St. Bart‟s school day?
Sign up for Lunchroom Duty or Playground Duty! A fun way to see your kiddo(s) in action!
Please contact Jen Nick or Carrie Uttecht to help or with any general volunteer questions!
[email protected] or [email protected]
4th Grade States Fair
Friday, May 1
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
In the Pope’s Room
Teacher
Appreciation
Week
Grandparents &
Special Friend’s
Mass
Monday, April 27 Friday, May 1
Join us!
St. Bart’s School
Children’s Mass
Every Wednesday at 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20
8:45 a.m.
MINISTERS OF THE ALTAR
St. Bart‟s is looking for youth volunteers for
Altar Serving!! Altar Servers perform altar setup prior to
Mass and assist the Presider during Mass. We are looking for
youth going into 5th or 6th grade next fall. Thorough training
will be provided and new servers will be teamed up with
experienced servers for their first few Masses.
If you are interested, please email Dan Van Orsow at
[email protected] by May 8.
If you have any questions about Altar Serving,
please call Dan at 612-735-2837.
You will be contacted about training in May.
St. Therese School Presents…
Beauty and the Beast JR
April 24 at 7:00 p.m.
April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
April 26 at 1:00 p.m.
At the Door: $8 adults, $6 for children/seniors
All performances take place at St. Therese School
18325 Minnetonka Blvd. Deephaven
952-473-4355 www.st-therese.org
Images of Spring Gala & Auction
Saturday, April 25
Golden Valley Country Club
This fun event has sold out the past two years, so be sure to RSVP soon!
Join us for a fun evening of fellowship and raise critical funds
for the continued growth and success of our parish.
The evening will feature a social hour, silent and live auctions, game
tables & a fabulous dinner.
Raffle Tickets
Only 350 Tickets Sold!
Cash Prizes:
 Grand Prize $10,000
 1 - $1,500
 4 - $250
Ticket Price:
$100
Drawing will take place at the event,
but you need not be present to win!
To buy a ticket, contact:
Lee Glover at (612) 386-7292 or [email protected]
Craig Hertzenberg at (612)940-3380 or [email protected]
Teresa Litfin-Wertz at (612) 889-7855 or [email protected].
WHAT’S NEW this Year?
“Principal's
Genuine
Tool Chest”
Tool Chest
LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHT!
BUT WAIT, THERE‟S MORE!
Principal Fox will “wheel” this tool chest around the ballroom so attendees can stock it with
tools, gift cards, cash, and other „mystery‟ objects! Then, the tool chest and all its contents will
be up for bid at the Live Auction!
EVERYONE needs a tool chest.
Be the highest bidder and take this one home loaded with tools and goodies!
Not going to the auction but want to get in on the fun?
The tool chest will be on display in the narthex for pre-auction contributions!
St. Bart’s Boys Basketball Camp 2015
Tuesday - Friday
June 9 - 12
Who: Boys entering grades 2 - 7
What: Basketball! Activities will include: development of physical, emotional, social
and spiritual skills, fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, spacing, cutting, defensive
concepts, rebounding and a 3 on 3 tournament-team skills.
When: June 9 – 12, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Bart’s gymnasium, (Parking lot and Klapprich Park if needed).
Cost: $80 (please make checks payable to St. Bart’s School)
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 24
Please Note:
If your child would like to attend both the Basketball and Travel the World camps,
supervision will be available from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Gabel, Ms. Bilski &
Mr. Miller. Please bring your own snacks.
If you have any concerns or questions, email Mr. Miller at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Jeremiah Miller
St. Bart’s Girls Basketball Camp 2015
Monday - Friday
June 15 - June 19
Who: Girls entering grades 2 - 7
What: Basketball! Activities will include: development of physical, emotional, social
and spiritual skills, fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, spacing, cutting,
defensive concepts, rebounding and a 3 on 3 tournament-team skills.
When: June 15 – 19, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Where: St. Bart’s gymnasium, (Parking lot and Klapprich Park if needed).
Cost: $100 (please make checks payable to St. Bart’s School)
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 24
Please Note:
If your child would like to attend both the Basketball and Travel the World camps,
supervision will be available from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Gabel, Ms. Bilski &
Mr. Miller. Please bring your own snacks.
If you have any concerns or questions, email Mr. Miller at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Jeremiah Miller
Girls Summer
Volleyball Camp
Join Coach Bilski this summer for girls’ volleyball camp!
Whether a beginner or advanced player, we will work on skills,
rules of the game, drills, and play fun team-building games.
When: June 22-26
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
(Girls entering grades 4 - 7)
OR
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(Girls entering grades 1 - 3)
Where: St. Bart’s Gym
COST: $100.00 per student
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 24
ST. BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL
PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
Summer Camps 2015
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Boys’ Basketball Camp with Mr. Miller (June 9-12) 8:30-10:00am
Girls’ Basketball Camp with Mr. Miller (June 15-19) 8:30-10:00am
Travel the World with Ms. Bilski & Ms. Gabel (June 15-19) 10:30am-12:00pm
Girls’ Volleyball Camp with Ms. Bilski (June 22-26) 8:30-10:00am (Grades 4-6)
Girls’ Volleyball Camp with Ms. Bilski (June 22-26) 10:30am-12:00pm (Grades 1-3)
Book Club with Ms. Gabel (June 22-26) 8:30-10:00am (Grades 1-3)
Book Club with Ms. Gabel (June 22-26) 10:30am-12:00pm (Grades 4-6)
Location: St. Bartholomew Catholic School
(Gym, Playground, Classrooms, and/or Library)
Participant’s name: ____________________________________________________________________
Birth date: _________________________ Gender:________________________
Parent/Guardian’s name: _____________________________________________
Home address: __________________________________________________________________
Home phone: ________________________________ Business phone: ______________
I, _______________________________, grant permission for ___________________________
(Parent or guardian’s name)
(student’s name)
to participate in the above named activity and I warrant that my child is in good health. In consideration of my child’s participation, I
agree to indemnify the parish/school and the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis by myself, my child or others, that arises out of any
behavior by my child at the event/activity described above. I also agree to pay reasonable attorney’s fees or expenses incurred by the
parish/school and Archdiocese in defense of such a claim/law suit.
Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of any emergency, I give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency
medical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by a doctor or hospital. In the event of an emergency, if you are
unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact:
________________________________________ __________________________________
(name)
(phone number)
Required Medical Information:
Medication my child is taking at present: __________________________________________
Family health plan carrier number: ________________________________________________
Family Doctor: _____________________________ Phone number: _____________________
As parent or guardian, I agree to all of the above stated considerations and conditions.
____________________________________________________
(signature)
______________________
(date)
Please return the attached permission slip no later than April 24.
Make check payable to: “St. Bart’s School”