March 18, Dear Families: Please note the following information for this week:

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1 March 18, 2015 Dear Families: Please note the following information for this week: Attached to the Weekly are the following: Annunciation School Lenten Collection After School Clubs Lip Sync Thank You Stew Leonard s Easter Gift Cards Palm Sunday Bake Sale Volunteer Request Feast of the Annunciation Founders Mass Calendar Information March 18 th Science Fair Grades 5-7/Progress Reports Sent Home March 20 th Conference Day/No School March 25 th Feast of the Annunciation March 31 st Mad Cap Puppets Assembly (PreK-5) April 1 st Full Day of School April 2 nd Holy Thursday/Noon Dismissal/No Extended Day Principal for a Day At family fun night last June we auctioned off principal for a day and three families won. Today our third family, Mykala and Anna Spero have made an executive decision to give everyone a free dress down day tomorrow, Thursday March 19 th. Sixth and Seventh Grade High School Fair Annunciation School will host its annual High School Fair on Thursday, March 26 th from 9-10:45AM in our school gym. All sixth and seventh grade students will have an opportunity to visit the fair and their parents are encouraged to attend. You will have an opportunity to meet Admissions directors from local high schools.

2 Science Fair Reminders for Tonight 5:45pm Students should return to school in full school uniform, entering through the gym doors. 6:00-7:30pm Doors will open for parents/family. Please enter through the main entrance. At the end of the evening students will take all projects/displays home. New York State Testing Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the NYS ELA exam on April 14, 15 and 16 and the NYS Math Exam on April 22, 23 and 24. Ladies Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale: Please mark your calendars and start your mixers! The Annunciation Ladies Guild will be hosting its annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale in the school gym following the 5pm Mass on Saturday, March 28 th and continuing throughout the morning of March 29 th. We are in need of baked goods such as cakes, pies, cookies and cupcakes! Our best sellers are the home cooked meals such as Stromboli, chili, chicken potpie and quiche! We would like to introduce gluten-free, nut-free and low-fat baked goods this year. The class with the most donated baked goods wins a pizza party! God Bless! Maureen Noonan Principal

3 Annunciation School Lenten Collection The Jeanne Jugan Residence, Bronx, NY (Administered by the Little Sisters of the Poor) Needs Our Help Please consider bringing in a donation from the following list: Body Lotion Mouth Wash Napkins Body Wash Balmex Polident or Efferdent Kleenex Paper Towels Paper Plates (all sizes) Our collection will end on March 27 th Thank you!

4 March 18, 2015 Dear Parents: Attached please find the schedule of the winter session for after school clubs. Clubs will run for five to eight weeks, depending on the day of the club, beginning the week of April 13, All clubs meet from 2:45 3:45. Students must be picked up on time. Please do not arrive later than the scheduled dismissal time. There will be no classes on days when the school is closed or when there is an early dismissal. The cost to join an after school club varies depending on the number of sessions. Please see the attached description of clubs and fees, which includes the registration fee. Note that Arts and Crafts club includes an additional fee for supplies. Please complete the registration below for each child you wish to register for clubs and send to school in an envelope labeled with the club(s) that your child is signing up for. Please return all registration forms and fees by Thursday, April 2. A minimum of fifteen students must register for a club to take place. Thank you, Erin McHale Assistant Principal ***************************************************************************** Please register my child,, of Class for the following club(s): Enclosed in my check payable to Annunciation School in the amount of $ I understand that while my child attends the after school club program, s/he must abide by all rules and regulations as outlined in the Annunciation School Family Handbook. Parent s Signature: Date:

5 Annunciation School After School Clubs - Spring 2015 Date Club Grade(s) Fee Teacher Mondays Reading for Understanding K - 3 $50 Sr. Theresa Homework Club K - 3 $50 Ms. Secchiano Tuesdays Arts & Crafts K - 4 $88 Ms. Secchiano Computer Club 1-6 $80 Sr. Theresa Wednesdays Thursdays Kick Ball K - 4 $70 Sr. Theresa Italian 1-5 $80 Ms. Secchiano Mondays 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11, 6/1 (5 sessions) Tuesdays 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 (8 sessions) Wednesdays 4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 (7 sessions) Thursdays 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 (8 sessions) Clubs are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

6 On behalf of the Home School Association & The Lip Sync Committee we would like to send out a very special thanks to each and every one of you that helped make last Friday Night such a great success. The event would not be possible without the commitment of many dedicated volunteers. *Mrs. Noonan, Ms. McHale and Father Grippo for making the show possible. * Mrs. Sinnott for all your help and continued support *The custodial staff Tim Nagel and John Vielandi *The Lip Sync Crew: Christina Canale, Beth Dolis, Jessica Iannelli, Chris Gallin, Mary Mallon, Dawn & Steve Milillo, Lisa Egan, Karen & Gene McCrory, Paul Grassi, Diane Matuzak and Alicia Leung *The Volunteers: Mary Potenza, Laura Finneran, Denise Goldstein, Geri Taylor, Kim Sheenan, Jennifer Zuccarelli, Lisa Citatella, Helen White, Marie Calise and all of our Annunciation family & friends who volunteered their time. *Our cast the amazingly talented Annunciation Students!

7 A very special thank you to all the parent coordinators who volunteered their time not only to oversee registration for their group, but also plan the costumes and choreography as well as schedule the practice for their groups to meet. Parent Coordinator/s Mary Spano and Melissa Gleason Gene and Karen McCrory Vicky Simion Barbara Graham Theresa McMahon Laurie Larson and Kathleen Gallo Joannn LoBasso and Debbie Cronin Cathy Rutledge and Josephine Lamarca Rebecca Kilduff and Robin Spillane Leslie Poole Petit Catherine Mascia Andrea Benedikt Debbie O'Lunney and Crista Castelli Liz Deane Laurie Larson Lisa Sohr and Teri Fitzmaurice Patricia Rutledge and Jackie Bohan Debbie O'Lunney and Crista Castelli Amy McNamee and Shelly Yapchanyk Danielle Bonner Jennifer Squillante and Debbie Cronin Ann Walsh and Kathleen Gallo Maggie Meade and Jennifer Squillante Jen Vargas, Fiona Fahy and Amy McNamee Shelly Yapchanyk Vicky Simion and Michele Scanlon Grade 8th 7th 7th 6th 6th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 4th 4th 4th 4th 4th 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 1st 1st K K

8 Shopping at Stew Leonard s for Easter? You can purchase gift cards and earn money for our school! As in past years, the Annunciation Home School Association is selling gift cards to Stew Leonard s. Stock up now for all of your Easter purchases! For each gift card you purchase, Annunciation School receives 10% of the total we purchase as a group, and you get the full value of the gift card. It really is as easy as that! If you wish to order one or more gift cards, please complete the bottom portion of this flyer and return it to school with a check payable to Annunciation Home School Association, in an envelope marked Stew Leonard s Gift Cards. All gift card orders MUST be returned by Thursday, March 26 th. The cards can be sent home in your child s homework folder or will be available for pick up at school on Tuesday, March 31 st. Please call Suzie Marley at for gift cards, to arrange a delivery if you are unable to pick up your gift cards, or if you have any questions. If you shop at Stew s, please consider buying gift cards. It doesn t cost you anything extra, and the money really helps our school! If you would like to receive your gift cards via your child s homework folder, please be advised that Annunciation School and the Home School Association will not be responsible for any lost or misplaced cards. If you select this option, please sign the acknowledgement below. Name Phone Address Child s name Class Check # ----Stew Leonard s Gift Cards: $100 minimum per card, up to $500 on a card---- Total amount: $ All on one card OR Number of $100 cards Send gift card via folder. Signature Will pick up gift card.

9 Volunteers Needed for the LADIES GUILD Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale Saturday, March 28th To help set up and wrap baked items from 11:00am 5:00pm To help sell after the 5:00pm Mass Sunday, March 29th To help sell items following the Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00, 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45pm Please drop off baked goods to the Annunciation School Gym (St. Eleanora s entrance) on Saturday, March 28 th between 11:00am and 3:00pm. Introducing Gluten-free, Nut-free and Low-fat baked goods!!! We will showcase Easterthemed baked goods. The class with the greatest participation wins a pizza lunch!!!! Remember to sign in after you drop off your baked goods in the gym. Any questions please call Robin Spillane at or Lisa Sohr at Complete this form and return it to school in an envelope marked Palm Sunday Bake Sale by March 26th or your availability to robinspillane@yahoo.com or lisa_sohr@yahoo.com Name Tel # I would like to volunteer to help (Please check): Saturday, March 28 th : 11:00 to 1:00pm 1:00 to 3:00pm 3:00 to 5:00pm 5:00 to 6:30pm Sunday, March 29 th : 9:30 to 11:00am 11:00 to 12:30pm 12:30 to 2:00pm You will receive an to confirm what time you have been scheduled.

10 Please join us on Wednesday, March 25 th for a special mass at 7:30PM in the Church for The Feast of the Annunciation and also for the Knights of Columbus Founder Fr. McGivney.