4/27/25

Dear School Families,

This coming week students, faculty, and staff, will participate in several activities as we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. As we reflect on his message of hope, may we strive to embody that hope through our gratitude and the way we care for one another.

Students are asked to bring in rosary beads on Monday (if available) as we will be praying a special rosary for Pope Francis on Monday afternoon.

Great job to our  3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students on completing the ELA State Test! 
To celebrate their hard work and effort, all students in grades 3-5 who completed the exam may dress down on Monday, April 28th.

Students who were absent for the exam (who did not opt out) will receive a dress down day once they return to school and complete the test. As always, no ripped jeans, short shorts, cropped tops or slides, please.

State testing continues in May with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students taking the Math state exam on Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th. Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will take the exam on Monday, May 12th and Tuesday, May 13th. School Chromebooks will not be available for borrowing during testing. 

Our 2nd graders are looking forward to their Communion Retreat this coming Friday and their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 10th. A special thank you to our 2nd grade teachers, Ms. Revello and Mrs. Rodriguez for preparing our students so well for this important sacrament.

Our long awaited Radio Bingo event will take place this coming Saturday night, May 3rd. It is sure to be a good time for all! Special thanks to the Dad’s of St. Clare, Mr. Ficchi, Mr. Weaver, Mr. Romano, and all of the parent volunteers for organizing this great event!

Mrs. Gardella, class representatives, and parent volunteers, are hard at work preparing for our plant sale which is scheduled for Friday, May 9th. A schedule of class times to attend the plant sale will be sent out shortly.

Our 8th grade students are looking forward to their Broadway trip on Wednesday, May 14th. A special thank you to Mrs. Kneeshaw and Mrs. Miller for organizing this special trip for our 8th graders.

Friday, May 16th will be a busy day with our May Crowning in the morning and the glow party for our 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students that evening.

Save the Date for our Drama Club’s presentation of Peter Pan Jr. This year we have added a 2nd performance. Plan on coming out on Monday, May 19th and/or Tuesday, May 20th to see what is sure to be a wonderful performance! 

Our 7th grade students are finalizing their preparations for their Confirmation on Wednesday, May 21st. Please note that the dismissal time on the 21st will be 12:30 p.m. to accommodate our 8th grade students as they return from their regional Mass that same day. Please note that all 8th grade students are required to wear their school sweaters to the Mass.

Lastly, our Art Show is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 28th. We look forward to seeing our students' creative work.

A list of upcoming events follows.

Have a blessed week!

Mrs. Olsen

Upcoming Events

Monday, 4/28/25 Return to School 8:30 Mass of the Resurrection

Tuesday, 4/29/25 Kindergarten/8th Grade Graduation Photos

Friday, 5/2/25 2nd Grade Communion Retreat

Saturday, 5/3/25 Radio Bingo 

Monday, 5/5/25 Dad’s Club Dress Down Day

Tuesday, 5/6/25 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math State Exam

Wednesday, 5/725 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math State Exam

Wednesday, 5/7/25 PreK Muffins with Mom

Friday, 5/9/25 Plant Sale

Saturday, 5/10/25 First Holy Communion 10:00 

Monday, 5/12/25 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Math State Exam

Tuesday, 5/13/25 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Math State Exam

Wednesday, 5/14/25 8th Grade Broadway Trip

Friday, 5/16/25 May Crowning

Friday, 5/16/25 5th, 6th, 7th Grade Glow Party

Monday, 5/19 and Tuesday 5/20 Peter Pan Jr.

Wednesday, 5/21/25 12:30 dismissal

Wednesday, 5/21/25 8th Grade Regional Mass (sweaters required)

Wednesday, 5/21/25 7th Grade Confirmation 2:00 p.m.

Friday, 5/23/25 Religious Ed Confirmation

Monday, 5/26/25 Memorial Day No School

Wednesday, 5/28/25 Art Show 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, 5/29/25 Ascension Thursday Mass 10:00 a.m.