2/11/24
Dear School Families,
Happy Sunday!
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending 5:00 Mass during which several of our students rose to the rank of veteran altar servers. We are so thankful to these servers and all of our altar servers (over 50 servers in total) who choose to live their faith by being a part of this important ministry. Congratulations to those who rose to the rank of veteran servers: Brandon Keane, JC Fitzpatrick, Joseph Fleming, Angelina Lizarazo, Cesar Naranjo, Giuliana Newell, Joseph Picioccio, Thomas Rieb, Anthony Russo, Brooke Starita, Nicholas Tabeek and Vincenzo Tabeek. We are thankful to Fr. Jacob, Seminarian Joe, and Brendan Arena for guiding our students in their ministry.
The Father-Daughter dance was an afternoon of fun, smiles, good food, and a stunning atmosphere! Special thanks to Mrs. Bentsen, Ms. Cerrita, Mrs. LaRocca, and Mrs. Palazzola for a lovely event. Thanks also to Mrs. Bongiorni, Mrs. Napolitano, Mrs. Greenblum, Mrs. Puliafito, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Farrell, Mrs. O’Keefe, Mrs. Romano, and Mrs. Scott, for all of their assistance. Mr. Greco, assisted by St. Clare Alumni Louis Maresca, and 8th grade student Ariella Greco, provided great music and fun games to make the afternoon truly memorable.
Monday, February 12th will be a 12:00 dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held virtually from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have not received an appointment.
Gym uniforms may be worn on Tuesday, February 13th, and Wednesday, February 14th due to the inclement weather forecasted.
Students are welcome to dress in red on Thursday, February 15th in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Please note the change in date as Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. No ripped jeans, cropped tops, or slides.
School students will attend Ash Wednesday Mass at 10:00 on Wednesday, February 14th. The Mass will be led by our 1st graders.
We are looking forward to our 2nd graders’ Valentine’s Day Play on Thursday, February 15th in the school auditorium at 8:30 a.m.
A flyer for our Newspaper Club was recently sent out via Flocknote. The club is open to all students in grades 6 - 8. Please return sign up slips no later than Tuesday, February 12th if you are interested.
The deadlines for the Fashion Show are fast approaching! The deadline for journal ads is February 9th. Ticket purchases and model sign ups must be completed by February 14th. Model bios should be submitted to the school office by February 26th at the latest. We can't wait for a captivating evening at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn!
There will be a Mothers’ Club parent meeting on February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Ivonia Miller, our ADAPP counselor, will be on hand to answer questions about the counseling program. A representative from District Attorney Michael McMahon’’s office will also be on hand to share a presentation, Keeping Kids Safer Online, during the meeting. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting.
Registration for grade 5 - 8 after school art club is now closed.
St. Clare Sneaker Shoe Laces are still available for purchase. Please see the flyer that was sent out via Flocknote for more information.
A list of upcoming events follows.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Olsen
Upcoming Events
2/12/24 12:00 dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences
2/13/24 Yearbook meeting dismissal - 4:30 p.m.
2/14/24 Ash Wednesday, 10:00 Mass led by Grade 1
2/15/24 Red dress down for Valentine's Day
2/15/24 2nd Grade Valentine’s Day Play 8:30 a.m. School Auditorium
2/16/24 2nd Grade First Reconciliation 7:30 p.m. Church
2/19 - 2/23 School Closed Mid Winter Break
2/28/24 Mothers Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. School Cafeteria
3/1/24 First Friday Mass led by 2nd Grade
3/1/24 Fashion Show Hilton Garden Inn
3/4/24 Whole School Reconciliation (Grades 3 - 8)
3/6/24 PreK Spring Photos
3/8/24 Stations of the Cross
3/12/24 6th Grade Production of Godspell