Week of 3/21/22
Dear School Families,

Last week was another active one here at St. Clare. The outpouring of support for the people of Ukraine was heartwarming. We are so thankful to Mrs. Geissler for suggesting the donation drive and for organizing the collection and dropping off the donations for shipment. Mrs. Geissler will be in the Hick’s Center schoolyard on Monday afternoon from 12:00 - 2:00 for the final pick-up of donations. Thanks too to our 7th-grade students and teachers for talking with our classes about the need for donations. Our 7th graders also led us in a prayer for peace each morning.

Several students' support efforts were glowing examples of living our faith. 6th-grade student Christina Powers organized a bake sale to raise money for Ukraine. 3rd-grade students made bracelets that they sold to other students in the school to raise money as well. Thank you to Grace Bannon, Riley Bowen, Jacqueline DeVito, Serena Gervasi, Jenna Jaconetti, Kaitlyn Nichols, and Sophia Nichols for all of their hard work! Finally, 7th grade students, Sophia DiStefano, Grace Assile, and Giuliana Collegio, gave up their Saturday afternoon to collect donations at a local supermarket. Thank you all!

We were treated to wonderful performances by our 1st grade and PreK students this past Thursday and Friday. Thanks to the 1st grade and PreK teachers and aides for helping our students to put on a great show!

This week as we enter the third week of Lent, we are thankful for the wonderful example of service demonstrated by our students and families.

Have a Blessed Week!
Mrs. Olsen

Reminders/Updates
3/21/22 Faculty meeting 12:00 dismissal for K-8. PreK teachers will inform parents of the dismissal time.
There will be aftercare on Monday.
The Catapult after-school program is canceled.
State test opt-out--please contact the school office if you plan on opting your child out of the state test. Students who opt-out will need to stay home on the day of the test.
Congratulations to third-grader Michael Polizzi, our Mystery Raffle winner! Michael won a $250 Visa gift card and assorted candy.

Coming Up

• March 21st, 12:00 Dismissal Faculty Meeting
• March 21st, Collection for the people of Ukraine 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the schoolyard
• March 28th - April 9th Annual Bread of Life Food Drive
• March 29th - March 31st State ELA Exam for grades 3 - 8. Please call the school office if you plan on opting your child out of the test. Students who opt-out must stay home on the days of the test.
• April 4th, Reconciliation grades 3 - 8
• April 8th, Report Cards released. Please make sure tuition payments are up-to-date
• April 14th - April 22nd, Easter Recess
• April 26th - April 28th Math State Exam
• April 29th, Religion Conference Day School Closed