5/12/24
Dear School Families,

In this week’s 2nd reading (1 Jn 4:11-16) we read, “Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us,
and his love is brought to perfection in us.” May we all strive to love one another this week.

A special thank to all who helped with our Plant Sale on Friday. We appreciate the efforts of Mrs. Gardella, Mrs. Bongiorni, Mrs. Napolitano, Mrs. Greenblum, Mrs. Marco, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Guadagno, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Cataldo, Mrs. Amerose, Mrs. Sheehan, Mrs. Festa, Mrs. DeFranco, Mrs. Salvaggio, Mr. Vallejo, Mrs. McEvoy, Mrs. Lutratio, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. LaGrega, Mrs. Fiore, Mrs. Ocello, Mrs. Realbuto, Mrs. Gervasi, Mrs. Lukowski, Safety Officer Joe and Safety Officer Eddie.

On Saturday morning our beautiful 2nd graders received their First Holy Communion. Thank you Ms. Revello and Mrs. Rodriguez for preparing our students so well. May God bless them always!

The recent boost in budget allocation for non-public schools is a significant development, greatly aiding us financially. Let's take a moment to express gratitude to our legislators for their support by sending an auto-generated message. This act could play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of crucial funding for our school. You can effortlessly send your message by visiting https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/Campaigns/114960/Respond.

The Math-a-thon is underway! The Math-a-thon Fun books were sent home on Friday.  Any students participating should complete the book and return it and any donations (in the form of a check made payable to St. Jude's) to their teacher.  Make sure to follow the directions and register online so your child can choose their special prize!

Be on the lookout for a flyer containing information about how to purchase tickets for the Drama Club’s upcoming production of Annie Jr. 

Our Jr. Giving Circle will be collecting animal care items for our local animal shelter. An informational flyer will be sent out shortly.

This coming week will be a busy one at St. Clare. We are looking forward to Muffins with Mom and the 8th grade Broadway trip on Wednesday, our 5th grade production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Thursday, and May Crowning on Friday. Our 7th graders will also have a mini in-house retreat on Friday as they make their final preparations for Confirmation. 

The first meeting of our Photography Club will take place Thursday, May 16th. The club session will run from dismissal until 3:30 p.m. Students will be released from the door behind the rectory.

Students will continue MAP testing this week.

Please submit your Kiss the School Year Goodbye requests. The deadline is May 29th.

Reminder: there is no school for students on Monday, May 13th due to a teacher conference day.

A list of upcoming events follows.

Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Olsen

A Prayer for Mothers --unknown
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of motherhood. Today, we celebrate the loving sacrifice of mothers, both biological and spiritual, who nurture and guide us in Your ways. Bless them with joy, strength, and love to continue their selfless devotion. May they feel deeply appreciated and honored not just today, but every day. Amen.

Upcoming Events

5/9 - 5/24 MAP Testing
5/13/24 No School--Conference Day
5/15/24 8th Grade Broadway Trip; PreK Muffins with Mom
5/16/24 5th Grade Play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5/17/24 May Crowning; Confirmation Retreat
5/20/24 Annie Jr. Dress Rehearsal
5/21/24 8th Grade Finals Begin
5/21/24 Annie Jr. Play
5/22/24 12:30 Dismissal; 8th Grade Mass
5/22/24 2:00 Confirmation
5/24/24 No School Religious Ed Confirmation
5/27/24 No School Memorial Day
5/29/24 8th Gr Picnic
5/30/24 Religion Final Grades 3 - 8
5/31/24 Candle Mass led by grades 7 & 8