News & Notes
April 12, 2017
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Easter Vacation!
Easter Vacation begins at the end of the day on Wednesday, April 12th. School resumes on Monday, April 24th.
Kindergarten Roundup
On Thursday, May 11th, Kindergarten Roundup will begin at 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Tell your family and friends.
Parent/ High School Students Enrichment Night- Wed. April 26th
We will have a Parent and high school students Enrichment Night on April 26th beginning at 6:30 p.m. with snacks and appetizers. Fr. Ben O’Loughlin will present: Music Inside U. Please RSVP by e-mail ASAP to sign up for a snack/appetizer, and number of people attending.
Come to the Living Rosary
The Knights of Columbus is calling for the participation of our Catholic families and youth in a Living Rosary to be held on the lawn of the State Capitol in Lansing on Saturday, May 13th at 2 p.m. The theme is “Change One Heart” as we pray for the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the importance of human life in all its stages and religious freedom in our country. This is a significant year as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. The children will participate by standing at the beads of the rosary with a balloon to release at the conclusion signifying the assent of our prayers to God in heaven. Please respond with an email to: an approximate number of participants from your family by April 25th.
Soccer
Soccer fees are due.
Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee for grades 3-5 and 6-8 will be held in the gym at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 27th.
All parents are welcome.
Dishes from the Lenten Supper
There are dishes left from the Lenten Supper in the atrium.
Vision Screening
Students in grades 1-5 will get their vision tested on Thursday, May 4th.
JP2 (John Paul II) Tournament-2017
April 28-30, 2017 at Everest Academy in Clarkston. For Boys 4-8th grade. Floor hockey—Soccer—Basketball. For more info: jp2tournament.weebly.com. To Register: jp2.ticketleap.com/jp2-tournament.
Cost - $79 includes lunch and dinner Fri.-Sat.
Kroger Community Rewards
Parents please don’t forget to sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and designate STMA. The school receives quarterly checks from Kroger.
Bravehearts Men’s Ministry
There will be a talk for fathers and sons at Queen of the Family Retreat Center in Oxford on April 22nd titled “St. Joseph, Defender of Faith and Family” by Fr. Tom Sullivan from the congregation of the Fathers of Mercy.
7:45 a.m. Mass
8:30-9a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:00-11:00 a.m. Presentation