I would like to thank Mrs. Nora Thurber, our school nurse, for all her hard work in making our Student Health and Safety Fair such a success.  Because of Mrs. Thurber, numerous health and safety organizations visited our middle school and informed us on a variety of topics such as fire safety, internet safety, and the dangers of drugs and alcohol.  Our students did a marvelous job at the Health Fair as they instructed their fellow students, teachers, parents, and invited guests and friends of the school. 

Next week you will be receiving a letter from the school informing you of the tuition assistance given by the Diocese thus far.  The tuition for next year has been set at $3,500 K-8, and we do realize that during these very hard economic times, it is difficult for many of our families to meet their financial obligations.  We are also painfully aware of the many sacrifices that our parents make to send their children to Bishop McVinney School and we are very grateful for those sacrifices.   We are working diligently to find additional tuition assistance to help offset the increase in tuition so that we can help our families in need of financial aid.  That is why it is so important to fill out a FACTS form.  Only those families filling out a financial aid form will be considered for tuition assistance.  If you have not done so, it is extremely important that this be done immediately.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Miss Debbie at the school office, 781-2370, at once. 

If you have not registered your child for the upcoming school year, please do so now as we already have waiting lists in some grades.  Please call the school office immediately if you are in need of a registration form.

Along with this newsletter is a survey form for St. Patrick Academy.  They will have only a middle school next year and are attempting to transition to a high school in future years.  They request that the survey be completed in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements.  Thank you for your anticipated assistance.

Ms. Sharon Simpson, our resource teacher in middle school, has done a great job in helping many of our students get that little extra boost in their studies.  Thanks so much!

Important dates and reminders ---

Monday, May 18:  Progress reports out/ Presentation on Bullying – Middle School

Thursday, May 21:  Feast of the Ascension --- Mass at 9:30 am – St. Michael

Friday, May 22:  School is in session --- Change in the school calendar

Monday, May 25:  Memorial Day Holiday --- no school or day care

Wednesday, May 27:  Choir and Talent Show Performance at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul --- 7 – 8:30 pm/ 

Friday, May 28:  Family Dance in St. Michael Church basement --- 7 – 10 pm

PTO sponsored event at only $2.00 per person