Day Gift Grandparents
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:39:55 +0100
I started my professional design career in 1985 and spent the next 18 years designing interiors & in particular, kitchens. I loved my work completely. Every kitchen was my new kitchen, every home – my personal remodeling project. I did exactly what I’d do if I were designing my own place and my clients loved it. I’ve had dinner in many of my kitchens, seen them published in a number of magazines, one book and on the side of a really big truck.In 1998, I walked into a local paint-your-own-pottery studio and became completely obsessed (my future ex-husband could only shake his head and lament “Crap. We’re getting a kiln,”) I decided I was having a place like that, only way better. It took almost four years to find the courage to leave a job I loved, but once the decision was made, I gave my six month notice (wicked big shoes to fill) and started designing a business.
In 2002, a friend (and former kitchen client) and I opened “You’re Fired – Paint Your Own Pottery and Mosaics. By 2005 we owned and operated three successful studios. Ladies night twice a week. Adults only. BYO wine and beer. Packs of women arriving early to stake out a table. Laughing, talking, and painting pottery. They’d come back a week later and their creations were ready – all glazed & fired and bright & shiny. Some of them had never done a creative thing in their lives. Suddenly, they were practically Picasso. It was awesome.
Week of May 3-7
Monday: 5/3/10 Happy Birthday to Meghan Garsjo!
- 6:30pm First Eucharist Class
Tuesday: 5/4/10
- 4:30pm Softball/Baseball @ Harrisburg, depart 2:30
Wednesday: 5/5/10
- 3:45pm Track @ Colton, depart 2:15
Thursday: 5/6/10
- 4:00pm Softball/Baseball @ Jefferson, depart 2:45
Friday: 5/7/10 Yes AM / No PM Bus – 11:15 Dismissal
- Grandparents Day/May Crowning
- 8:15am Mass
- 11:15am Early Dismissal/No After School Care Today
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Thank You
We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for all of your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The last few weeks have been emotionally challenging. Yet we are comforted in knowing that our little angel is no longer suffering and is now in the presence of God. Please keep us in your prayers during our time of grief.
With deepest gratitude,
The Sandoval Family
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May Day Celebration
Dear Saint Mary Families,
We invite you to join our students and grandparents (Friday, May 7th is also Grandparents' Day) for our annual May Crowning celebration honoring Mary on Friday, May 7, 2010. We will process from the school to the grotto and then have Mass and the May Crowning at 8:15 am in the church. The students are asked to bring flowers for our procession and to wear regular school uniforms that day. Friday is a special 11:15 am early dismissal day with no bus service. Grandparents are invited to take their grandchildren home or parents will need to make transportation arrangements.
The following students have been chosen to be members of our May Day Court:
- K – Olivia Banning/Nicholas Woods
- 1 – Catherine Bischoff/Joe Ierardi
- 2 – Avari Schumacher/Jake Bentz
- 3 – Belen Martinez / Spencer Gaul
- 4 – Anna Brown/Owen George
- 5 – Elizabeth Hoke/Joshua Ripp
- 6 – Mandy Christiansen/Connor West
- 7 – Monica Webb/Kyle Bunde
- 8 – Caitlin O'Bryant/Andrew Wavra
May Crowning Committee
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May Crowning Event Timeline
- 7:45 – 8:00 – Students will be in their individual classrooms. Grandparents are welcome to process over to the church with a grandchild's classroom, or to meet grandchildren at the church.
- 8:00 – 8:15 – Student procession to church
- 8:15 – 9:30 – Mass and May Crowning
- 9:30 – 10:00 – Grandparents visit classrooms
- 10:00 – 10:40 – Musical entertainment in the gym
- 10:40 – 11:15 – Refreshments outside (weather permitting)
- 11:15 – Students are dismissed for the day
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May Calendar
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May Menu
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Spring Music Concert & Drama Production Dates
The Spring music concert is scheduled for Monday, May 17 @ 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary gym.
The middle school drama production of Beauty and the Beast will be Tuesday, May 25 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Regis student center.
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Seeking School Advisory Council Nominees
The St. Mary Advisory Council has one position opening starting in the Fall of 2010. The council meets once a month during the school year and is charged with advising the principal and pastor on school issues and concerns (providing a "30,000 foot perspective"). The only stipulation is that this position must be filled by an Immaculate Conception parishioner. Council terms are for 4 years.
If you or someone you know would like to serve the school in this capacity, please forward their name to the school office or the principal.
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Yearbook Orders
Order forms for our 2009/2009 FULL COLOR Yearbook will come home today with your youngest child. Please submit your orders soon to ensure your copy. Limited quantities are available.
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Sally Foster 2010
Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Mary Gescher, our Sally Foster program chairperson for many years. Mary's youngest child will be graduating from St. Mary this year. We wish her well in the next phase of her children's lives. The St. Mary community has been blessed by her service and dedication and she will be missed here.
We now have a great opportunity for someone else to fulfill their share hours in this low stress environment! This fall gift wrap fundraiser raises several thousand dollars for our school each year and much of the chairperson duties can be done at home. Please contact Debi O'Bryant at 503-949-4844 or tdobryant@hotmail.com if you are interested in learning more.
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Staff Appreciation Week, May 3-7
Please contact Nancy Bischoff at 503-769-9885 if you are interested in helping provide food for this special week.
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Thank You!!
Huge thanks to Kristi Frith and all the auction chairs for their tremendous hard work and effort to pull off an amazing auction evening. Your tireless efforts and dedication are greatly appreciated.
The school, its staff, students, and parents are very grateful.
Thank you!
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Thank You
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the fabulous St. Mary and Regis students who helped make this year's "Night at the Auction" such a memorable and successful event! We lost count of how many people commented on the polite and kind attention they received from our terrific students! Thank you all again for being such willing servants of Christ, your community, and St. Mary school.
Blessings,
Ross & Mary Scrocca
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Library Information
The last week for any books to be checked out of the library will be May 10-14th. All books must be returned no later than May 28th. Inventory starts the 31st of May. Library class time will continue until the end of May at the usual times.
Thank you for your support during the school year.
Mrs. Pech
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Scrip News
Please e-mail st.maryscrip@yahoo.com if you are able to purchase any of the items listed below from our on-hand inventory. Thank you – Stephanie Jorgensen
- Bath & Body Works $ 25.00 1
- Burger King $ 5.00 1
- Big Town Hero $ 5.00 16
- Figaros $ 10.00 2
- Fred Meyer $ 20.00 31
- Fred Meyer $ 50.00 4
- Hollywood Video $ 25.00 3
- Hollywood Video $ 10.00 5
- TJ Maxx $ 25.00 2
- Arco $ 100.00 2
- Outback Steakhouse $ 25.00 9
- Ugos $ 25.00 3
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Scrip, Part II
May 7th is Grandparents Day & May 9th is Mother's Day
Order your Scrip by 8am Monday May 3rd and you will receive it Friday May 7th at 8am.
After orders are filled, our remaining (limited) inventory will be available for immediate sale on Grandparents Day!!
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Vicariate Vacation Bible School
Circus of the Stars, vicariate vacation bible school, is coming June 21st through June 29th 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration forms are available in the back of all vicariate churches. The deadline for all registrations is June 3rd. Volunteers are still needed. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, everyone is welcome to participate in teaching the glory of God to our children! Please contact Kim Koehnke at 503-769-7883 or Kelly Alley at 503-769-1188 to volunteer.
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Parent Club Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 15, 2010
In attendance: Debi O'Bryant, Maria Schmidlkofer, Dana Peters, Mona McMullen, Sheri Nees, Rick Schindler, Stephanie Jorgensen, Tina Quigley, Brenda Chamberland, Kristi Frith, Doug Ierardi, Mary Scrocca, Kim Minten, Dean Christiansen, Susan Wells, Kevin & Annette Joyce, Chantz & Jennifer Ditter, Nikki Voltin, Gina Keudell,
Welcome and Opening Prayer – Debi O'Bryant
Principal’s Report – Rick Schindler
- Registration packets were due today.
- Staff updates – still looking for a Kindergarten or 1st Grade teacher. Had 1 phone interview with 3 more to interview.
- Enrollment update
- There will be two 1st grade classes
- At this time there will be one Kindergarten class
- Budget Presentation
- The budget for the 2010-2011 school year is 1.2 million
- We’ve seen a decrease in donations
- An increase of $100,000 in tuition and registration – due to 20 new students
- There will be a new math curriculum next year for K-5
- Personnel is 83% of the budget for expenses
Comment: The budget presentations are always very much appreciated as it gives us all a better idea of expenses, etc. Can a version of this budget presentation be put on the web?
Rick will put a version of this presentation on the web.
Treasurer's Report:
- As of the end of March we have about $49,000 in our account.
- To date the Parent Club has paid the school $50,000 (5 installments) with 5 more installments to make.
- Total profit from SCRIP is $8,500.
SAC Update:
- No SAC meeting has taken place since our last Parent Club Meeting.
SCRIP Update:
- The new mailing went home with students today.
Auction Update:
- About 170 dinner tickets have been sold.
- Fund an item pick:
- The cash call will be tangible items:
- $10,000 in classroom supplies
- A new hand washing sink for the cafeteria
- Listening centers for the Kindergarten classes
- Can this be changed since there was already a vote that took place at the last meeting?
- Yes, because the money that will be raised will offset some of the Parent Club $100,000 obligation to the school.
Share Hour Committee Update:
- We will establish a new position – Share Hour Coordinator and make it a board position with a 2-year term commitment.
- Propose changes to the bi-laws.
- A coordinator description will be made available to those interested in the position and we will vote on those interested in the position at our May meeting.
- It may take a little longer to roll out how the Share Hours will be done next school year, but we will communicate the changes to all parents.
- The changes will not go into effect until the 2010-2011 school year.
Bi-Law Changes Notice:
- A 30-day notice has been given for changes to the by-laws which will be up for vote at the May meeting.
- Changes will be the addition of the Share Hour Coordinator position, and
- Adding fundraising language
Open Board Positions:
- The Secretary position will be open starting in May of this year. It is a 2-year commitment, so if you are interested please contact Debi O’Bryant.
Fundraiser Question:
- Kevin Joyce spoke to those in attendance about a fundraiser the Salem Rotary currently does which is a berry sale. The Salem Rotary makes about $20,000 from selling berries and he saw it as a good opportunity to make some additional money for the school. The sale takes place in June, so it would be held at the end of school. Those parents in attendance would like to have Kevin bring more information to the next Parent Club Meeting.
The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Plant Sale
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- May 7th, 8th, & 9th 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- St. Joseph’s Church Parking Lot
- Corner of Center and Cottage Streets,
- Downtown Salem, OR
- Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ground cover, veggies and more! Pickup a Mother’s Day Gift!
- Michael the Archangel
- Pregnancy Resource Center
- 503-581-2229
