From the Principal/s Desk

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Beth A. Cunningham
September 26,2013
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sept 27 12:00 Dismissal
Grandparents Day
No Buses for Dismissal
Sept 30 Confirmation Kick Off
Oct 1
Field Trip- Gr 1
Oct 3
Yearbook
Oct 4
Back to School Bash
Mrs. Lindley
would like
to announce that
skating in
P.E.
has been
extended until
October 9!
Roll on!
School Physicals-FINAL NOTICE
A lll kindergarten and grade 6 physicals are now
d ue! Per state law, your child will be excluded
f rom school beginning on October 15 if we do
not receive their physical!
Manna, Manna, Manna!
Please, please, please consider using Manna for monies that you are
already spending. There are gift cards for Jewel, Wal-Mart, Berkot’s,
Mariano’s, Speedway, Shell, Starbucks, and much more! Through these
funds we are able to purchase needs and wishes for the classrooms. This
past summer we were able to purchase new reading rugs for kindergarten
and grade 1, bookcases for classrooms, Big Book display boards for
kindergarten and grade 1, desk chairs for teachers, computer adapters,
and new chairs for the office. With the holidays not far off, now is the
time to start stocking up! If you have any questions you can contact
Jen Wajda.
Market Day
Market Day is another wonderful program that provides funds for our
school. Thank you to everyone who ordered Market Day this month!
Thanks to all of you we hit the 20% profit! Our total sales were near
$5600 with a profit of $1129.74. We would also like to thank all the
parents and students who came out to help with the sale. Our next
sale is Saturday, October 19.
Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball Tournament
This will be the 10th and final year for the Richard Purcell Memorial
Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, November 23.
Thank you to all the families that have supported this event for many
years and have spent time together sharing fond memories of Rich.
Please see the information/team registration form in this week’s
packet.
Forgotten Homework
Page 2
Religious Education is now in session! Please remember that students will not
be allowed to return to the classroom for forgotten materials once R.E. is in
session. Also, please remember that there is no parking in the circle drive,
especially during afternoon and evening hours.
Aurelio’s Dough Raisers
Thank you to all who participating in our Dough Raisers events. We have
recently received a check back to the school from Aurelio’s for $71.35 and
from Creamery for $85.23. More Dough Raisers nights are ahead for us all to
enjoy!
Girls Volleyball
Congratulations to our 8th grade volleyball Red Team for their 3rd place finish
in the tournament hosted by Holy Family!
A Song for Grandma and Grandpa
Our students in kindergarten through grade 4 will be singing this to all the grandparents tomorrow to let
them know how much they are loved!
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, I love you
Going to a ball game, fishing on the lake
Eating Grandma’s cookies, boy they sure taste great
Going to the circus when it comes to town
Eating cotton candy and laughing at the clowns
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, you know that I love you
I love all those little things that you say and do
A walk through the park, a trip to the zoo
Oh Grandma, Grandpa, I love you
Blank lines indicate openings.
Please consider volunteering,
the children would love to see
you.
To volunteer email Patty at
[email protected]
October 2013
P.T.C. Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
8:15 AM
WEDNESDAY
2
11:00 AM Lisa Murphy
7
8:15 AM Patty Stevens
8
11:00 AM Michelle Gleason
Anne Davis
Amie Carroll
14
15
8:15 AM Patty Stevens
8:15 AM Chris Costello
11:00 AM Michelle Gleason
Anne Davis
Gail Bastas
8:15 AM
3
9
8:15 AM Mary Sojka
16
10
8:15 AM
11:00 AM Leo K
Lisa Murphy
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
11:00 AM Michelle Gleason
Bobbi McCarthy
Vivienne Porter
29
8:15 AM
17
8:15 AM Mary Sojka
11:00 AM Lisa Murphy
8:15 AM
11:00 AM Suzi Del Cotto
Jackie Marnell
Deepa Alexander
Teacher's Institute
No School
18
11:00 AM Mary Dik
Meg Clark
24
11:00 AM Suzi Del Cotto
Jackie Marnell
Kayla Doctor
30
11:00 AM AnnMarie Chesla
Colleen Knight
Kayla Doctor
Jill Marmo
11
8:15 AM
11:00 AM Mary Dik
8:15 AM
11:00 AM AnnMarie Chesla
Jen Doorhy
Jen Verbach
Colleen Knight
25
8:15 AM Mary Sojka
11:00 AM AnnMarie Chesla
Jen Verbach
Colleen Knight
Chris Costello
28
4
8:15 AM
Teacher's Institute
No School
11:00 AM Suzi Del Cotto
Jackie Marnell
Debbie Sandberg
Kim Springer
23
FRIDAY
11:00 AM Mary Dik
Rita Karpel
Early Dismissal
11:00 AM
11:00 AM Lisa Murphy
Melanie Novak
22
THURSDAY
11:00 AM Suzi Del Cotto
Jackie Marnell
Maureen Hagwell
11:00 AM Leo K
Lisa Murphy
Columbus Day
No School
21
8:15 AM Marge Enright
8:15 AM
31
8:15 AM Mary Sojka
11:00 AM Mary Dik
Coming Soon so Save the Date!
2013 Back To School Bash
Come tailgate with us! Wear your favorite team jersey or colors!
Friday, October 4th from 7 to 10 pm in Church Hall
Food, Fun, & Bean Bag Tournament
$15 per person - includes food & drinks
(Adults only please)
I have enclosed $15 per person.
Number of people: ____________
Name & Phone: ______________________________________________________________________
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT3:
_____ Yes, I’d like to participate in the Bean Bag Tournament
Number of people: ____________
Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________
Please return this completed slip and your payment marked:
“BTS Bash – Jamie Kucala” to school by Friday, September 27th
Make Checks Payable to: St. Mary School PTC
Don’t miss out on this very fun night!
COME ONE! COME ALL!
COME CHECK OUT THE ST. MARY MANNA PROGRAM!
We hope this update finds all of our wonderful St. Mary’s families doing well as we complete the first
full month of school! The Manna program at St. Mary School is designed to help both families and the
school while doing what many of us LOVE: SHOPPING!! By purchasing cards either on-line through
the Manna site or from Mrs. Dexter in the school office, families can earn a percentage back from
EVERY card bought, and the accumulated (throughout the year) earned money can be applied to your
final May tuition payment or paid out to you in the form of a check. Additionally, EVERY card
purchased also helps the school earn money. For example, a $20 Fannie May card allows for a total
cash back percentage of 24%. That means for EVERY $20 Fannie May card sold, the individual
family earns 12% back, and the school gets that same amount! With such a GREAT program available
to our families, we hope many of you are currently using it or will consider doing so in the future.
Here are some updates regarding the MANY awesome vendors carried in the overstock box in the
office:
 $25 and $100 Mariano’s cards are now offered in the box. These cards offer a 4% total
(meaning 2% back to BOTH the purchasing family AND the school) percent back. We are
excited to offer these cards in addition to the other grocery stores we currently carry (Berkots,
Jewel, Dominicks, etc.).
 We carry cards for several restaurants in the area including Jenny’s Steakhouse/191South,
EggCetera Café, and Meatheads Burgers! These restaurants all offer delicious food and
generous cash back percentages! Keep in mind that the Jenny’s cards ($25 cards with a 5%
family/5% school percentage) can be used at 191 South…why not plan a fun night out with
delicious appetizers and more? In addition to these great establishments, many other
restaurant cards are offered in the box.
 Don’t forget that you can use Kohl’s cards ($100 and $25 cards with a 2% family/2% school
percentage) to pay your credit card bill!
 Numerous other vendors are carried in the box such as Alsip Home and Nursery, Shell,
Speedway, Dunkin Donuts, The Sweet Company, Starbucks, and SO MANY MORE. Visit
Mrs. Dexter in the school office today to check out the Overstock Box!
 In addition to the many vendors carried in the box, there are virtually HUNDREDS more
offered on-line at the Manna site!
Many thanks to the numerous families that currently use our AWESOME Manna program! For those
of you who would like to get started earning cash back for your family and the school, please contact
Jen Wajda for login and password information for the Manna site. As always, we are more than happy
to answer any questions regarding this wonderful, worthwhile program.
Thank you,
Jen Wajda
[email protected]
(708) 466-5974 cell
Jen Vrabec
[email protected]
(708) 712-4812 cell
St. Mary School
Manna Order Release Form
To get started with our Manna program, simply fill out this form, send it to
the school office in an envelope marked “Manna” & I will send you a login
& password – it’s that easy!
I authorize St. Mary School to send my Manna Order home with
my child. I will not hold St. Mary School responsible for any lost
orders.
I will pick-up my Manna Order in the school office.
______________________________________________
Parent Signature
Date
______________________________________________________
Parent Name (Printed)
Phone #
Parent Email
.
Grade & Teacher of oldest student
.
Thanks for your support,
Jen Wajda
[email protected]
BOX TOPS CONTEST!!!
SAVE YOUR BOXTOPS! We will be having a contest for the
month of September to see which class can bring in the most Box
Tops! An envelope will be placed in each classroom for Box Top
collections. Please make sure your student hands the Box Tops to
their teachers this month, instead of depositing them at the school
office.
Each week, we will tally the Box Tops for each classroom. We will
be posting updates in the Thursday packet weekly. At the end of
September, the class that collects the most Box Tops will be given a
No Homework Day on a date to be determined by Mrs.
Cunningham!
The more Box Tops we collect, the more it benefits our school! So
clip those Box Tops and send them in to win a No Homework Day!!!
DON’T FORGET TO CLIP THOSE BOX TOPS FROM AVERY
PRODUCTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Vendors & Crafters Wanted !!!
Promote your business while supporting St. Mary School
during our 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar - mixed with
holiday music, concessions and cocktails!
When:
Thursday, November 21st - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Church Hall - 11409 W. 195th St. – Mokena, IL 60448
Vendor Fee:
$25.00 plus an item donated ($20 min value) from your product line,
for a raffle. Fee includes a 6 foot table and a 10 x 6 space. Extra
tables can be rented for $10.00/ea (quantities limited).
Publicity / advertising will be overseen thru the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar Committee and St.
Mary PTC. We will not be responsible for lost, damaged, or theft of any property or exhibit or
personal injury. There are no refunds for this event.
Please detach/submit the application (ONLY – no donation) to St. Mary School c/o Michelle Kosek,
11409 W. 195th St. Mokena, IL 60448 with your check made payable to St. Mary PTC. Application
deadline is October 4th and confirmations returned via email by October 18th. Please enclose a
self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish to have your decision letter mailed. NOTE: Due to
limited space, we cannot accept all applications or duplicate product lines – confirmations will be
assigned on a 1st come/1st serve basis. If accepted you will receive direction on where to submit
your donation – which will have a deadline of November 15, 2013. Sale of firearms, knives and
weapons are prohibited.
Questions can be directed to Michelle at 708-822-9095 or
[email protected]
Name
Full Address
Phone
Email
Vendor Name (for flyer info) & Craft Type
Please attach a photo of your product or display. Also indicate if you require a location with
electricity or an extra table – very limited! We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
# of 10x6 space(s)
Electricity required:
Office use:
$25.00 ea
# of Rental Tables
$5.00 additional
(bring your own extension cord)
Date application received
Check #
$10.00 / table
Donated Item:
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When: November 23, 2013
Where: St. Mary’s School Gym
Who: Players 5th grade to adult
Cost: $10.00 per team*
Please join us for the last Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball (and bean bags)
Tournament, and help us leave the scholarship fund in great shape! To register a
team, send completed forms and payment by November 1st to:
The Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball Tournament
c/o St. Mary’s School, Carolyn Hinsdale
11409 West 195th Street
Mokena, Illinois 60448
If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact
Carolyn Hinsdale (708-326-9348)
*All proceeds benefit the Richard Purcell Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Mary’s.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Bean bag teams can be male, female or coed, and should have 2 players.
Contact person name, address, phone, and email address:
(You will be called the week before the tournament with the game schedule)
Bean bag team name:
Team Level:
Advanced
Intermediate
Team Age:
Adult
High school
Beginner
Grade school
(Teams can also be mixed; please circle multiple responses as needed)
Players’ names:
For scheduling purposes, is either player also playing on a volleyball team?
No
Yes
If yes, team name and/or captain?
Please make checks payable to the Richard Purcell Memorial Fund.
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When: November 23, 2013
Where: St. Mary’s School Gym
Who: Players 5th grade to adult
Cost: $100.00 per team*
Please join us for the last Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball Tournament, and
help us leave the scholarship fund in great shape! To register a team, send
completed forms and payment by November 1st to:
The Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball Tournament
c/o St. Mary’s School, Carolyn Hinsdale
11409 West 195th Street
Mokena, Illinois 60448
If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact
Carolyn Hinsdale (708-326-9348)
*All proceeds benefit the Richard Purcell Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Mary’s.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Teams can be male, female or coed, and should have 7 to 10 players.
Contact person name, address, phone, and email address:
(You will be called the week before the tournament with the game schedule)
Team Name:
Team Level:
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner
Team Age:
Adult
High school
Grade school
(Teams can also be mixed; please circle multiple responses as needed)
Players’
Names
Please make checks payable to the Richard Purcell Memorial Fund.
In July of 2004 Mokena lost a vibrant member of our community. Richard Purcell was a teacher at St.
Mary’s Elementary School and coached volleyball at Providence High School. On Saturday,
November 23, 2013 we will hold the tenth annual volleyball tournament in his honor. The past nine
tournaments have provided a healthy start to a scholarship fund in Rich’s name for St. Mary’s
students, due in large part to donations from local businesses and individuals. This year will be the
last tournament, and our goal is to leave the scholarship fund in great shape, to enable the fund to
continue to support the students of St. Mary’s for years to come.
In order to make this event yet another huge success we are calling on the community and the people
who knew Rich to support the day. We are looking for cash sponsors and prize donations. We will
have a program available on the day of the tournament highlighting all sponsors and donors. We will
take donations up until the day of the tournament, but if you want to be included in the program,
please fill out the form below and return by November 1st (or October 19th if t-shirt sponsorship)
to:
The Richard Purcell Memorial Volleyball Tournament
c/o St. Mary’s School, Carolyn Hinsdale
11409 West 195th Street
Mokena, Illinois 60448
Please call Anne (Purcell) Trovato (708-269-4780) with any questions.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name, address, phone, and email address:
(1) Sponsorship
___ Event sponsor: Please specify one below: (Note your name/business name will also be listed in the program)
____ $200 - T-Shirt Sponsor. Please specify what you want listed on the back of the event t-shirt:
____ $150 - Concessions Sponsor. Please specify what you want listed over the concessions stand:
____ $100 - Court Sponsor: Please specify what you want listed over the volleyball court:
___ Program sponsor: Please specify one below, including what should be listed in the program (e.g., business name/logo)
____ $100 - Full program page:
____ $50 - Half program page:
____ $25 - Quarter program page:
____ $10 - Name listed in program:
Please attach your company business card or message along with your payment. Also, if you’d like your logo included,
please email it to: [email protected]. Make checks payable to the Richard Purcell Memorial Fund.
(2) Raffle prize donation
Name of donor:
Item(s) to be donated:
Donations can be dropped off at St. Mary’s School, Attention: Carolyn Hinsdale.
Thank you for your support!
Save the Day!! March 15, 2014 On March 15, 2014 we will hold our 3rd annual Chase 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Any boy or girl grade 4th through 8th are encouraged to take part in this event. Teams will consist of either three or four players. No coed teams. The cost per team is $48.00. All proceeds go to the Chase Niemeier Memorial Fund. Sign-­‐up sheets will be sent out the first week of January. We are planning on selling this event out this year, so please start organizing your team members now so you won’t miss out on your chance to play. MAKESURETHATYOUAREPARTOFST.MARY’S150TH
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‘St. Mary’s Church’
A signed and
numbered
limited edition print
on acid free paper
by
Ted Fuka
A portion of the
proceeds from
sales will be donated
to the
St. Mar y
Elementar y School
Fi ne Ar ts Program.
© Ted Fuka
This print is a full color
reproduction of the original
pastel painting which comes
complete with a
C e r t i f i c a t e o f A u t h e n t i c i t y.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH - 17"x11" signed and numbered by
Ted Fuka - Limited Edition of 100 - $ 90.
ORDER FORM
Name:
Address:
Phone /email:
Signed and Numbered
Limited Edition
‘St. Mary’s Church’ Print
$ 90.00 each*
Quantity:
Total:
To obtain prints simply return completed form along with check made payable to Ted Fuka in a sealed envelope to school.
You will be contacted to make arrangements to pick-up your order from St. Mary’s Elementary School.
Any questions: (708) 479-9514 or [email protected]
*Also available in a custom oak frame with grey mat for an additional $98.
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