February 20, 2012
Dear Parents,
The snow this weekend isn’t quite what we are used to for Presidents’ Day weekend — but it is just enough for me!
Lent begins on Wednesday. We will attend Mass at 9am both on Ash Wednesday and Friday. Stations of the Cross begin this Friday at 2:15. You are welcome to come and worship with us.
Book Fair this week! Mrs. Healy will keep the Book Fair open until 8:00 on Wednesday if you want to stop in with your children.
Positive Discipline Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:00. Mrs. Grace Winslow gave a fabulous presentation on Homework Help last month. The parents who attended were quite pleased with how helpful her talk was. Please plan to join us.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS — IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Gift of Human Sexuality Program will be presented to your children in grades 6-8 on Feb. 29, March 7 and 21. The classes are 50 minutes each — all during the morning. Students will be separated by grade and by gender so that their classes are focused and appropriate. There is a very important parent meeting this Thursday at 8pm. It will follow the Positive Discipline seminar.
In the past, many parents have opted not to attend the meeting. I would recommend that you become actively involved in learning what your children know and where they are learning it. I am convinced that in this information age, children can access any information that they feel they need. If we do not direct them, they will get their education from the internet or their friends. We are here to work in partnership with you to help them grow in virtue and develop into happy and healthy adults.
For many years, we have worked with Kevin Bohli and Celia Fructerman, experts in the field, to provide a program that is graduated — giving each class the information that they are developmentally ready to receive. Let us continue to work as partners in educating the whole child — together we can make a difference in their lives and help them navigate this challenging culture.
Enjoy your holiday!
Barbara Dalmut