Monsignor Slade Catholic School

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1 Monsignor Slade Catholic School 1954 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Monsignor Slade Catholic School is to promote Catholic faith and intellectual development in our students. We do this by teaching about and modeling the precepts of the Catholic faith, as well as challenging our students with a rigorous course of study. We do this so that they will use their faith, knowledge, and skills to shape their futures positively and work for the benefit of the whole society. Weekly Update October 6, 2017 Upcoming Events: Saturday, 10/07/17 o HASA Sports Cards & Collectibles Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cafeteria Monday, 10/09/17 o SCHOOL CLOSED Tuesday, 10/10/17 o Advancement Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 110 Wednesday, 10/11/2017 o Donuts with Dad, Last names A L, 7:15-7:45 a.m., Auditorium o HASA General Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Thursday, 10/12/17 o Donuts with Dad, Last names M Z, 7:15-7:45 a.m., Auditorium o Out-of-uniform day for students whose parents attended HASA General Meeting o STEM Lab Open House for Parents Only, 7-8 p.m. Friday, 10/13/17 o Interims mailed, Grades 1 & 2 Important News and Notes: Super Slade winners for the week of October 2 nd : o Hunter Charron Self-Control o Gwen Macola - Responsibility o Grady Crapster Concern for Others o Jared Okechukwu Hard Work o Joseph Hancock Concern for Others o Leah Kanik Hard Work Multicultural Day at Slade Please join us for a self-guided walkabout in the auditorium and MPR on Tuesday, October 24, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. View K-8 student projects showcasing the cultural aspects of various countries around the world. Family Income Survey On September 14 th, all students were sent home with a Family Income Survey packet. There are still several families who have not completed and returned the form. Please be assured that the information provided is kept in the strictest confidence. Your completed family income survey is crucial in helping our school attain federal funding that provides our students with a variety of materials and services. We ask that those families who have not yet sent in the form to please do so as soon as possible. We have the attached the survey form for your convenience. Please note: A completed survey form must be submitted for each child in your family. We thank you in advance for your support. Parent conference process reminders: Teacher-requested and mandatory conference dates and times were sent home on Wednesday, October 4, The confirmation clip-off concerning your appointed time must be returned to the homeroom teacher by Tuesday, October 10, If you need to contact the teacher conference coordinator for Pre-K4 through 2 nd grade, please Mrs. Pat Brett at p.brett@msladeschool.com.

2 Parent requests for conferences will be accepted on Tuesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 11, These requests are to be ed to the following teacher conference coordinator no later than 3:00 p.m., October 11 th : Grade 3 Mrs. Darlene Coughlin d.coughlin@msladeschool.com Grades 4 & 5 Mrs. Vicki Fuecker v.fuecker@msladeschool.com Grade 6 Mrs. Lisa Urbas l.urbas@msladeschool.com Grades 7 & 8 Mrs. Ann Truffer a.truffer@msladeschool.com Parents who have requested conferences will receive an ed confirmation of their scheduled date and time by Friday, October 13, Advancement Announcements: We invite you to attend an Open House showcasing our STEM Lab on October 12, 2017, from 7:00 8:00 p.m. Join us to explore this new space where innovative teaching inspires new ideas and learning for your children. See demonstrations of this new technology and hear firsthand how STEM education will lead us into the future. Stop by for this adults-only opportunity! HASA Happenings: Please join us for our annual fall HASA General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11 th, and earn an out-of-uniform day for your child! We will outline the HASA events planned for this school year and our guest speaker, OFC Christopher Briggs of the Baltimore County Police Dept., will discuss, Drugs and How They Affect Our Lives and Families. Prior to the meeting, there will be a wine and cheese social at 6 p.m. (Parents only, please.) All students who have a parent attend the meeting will receive an out-of-uniform day on Thursday, October 12 th. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 11 th and thank you for your continued support. Sports Page: Slade Basketball Attention Slade parents Clinic & Intramural Basketball registration is still open!! Go to to register for Clinic (grades K-1) or Intramural (grades 1-3) teams. Registration for Clinic and Intramural teams ends Oct. 15th. For more information, please visit: Slade Cheerleading It s not too late! Cheerleading registration is open through October 15 th and is open to all students in grades K- 8. To register go to: If you have any questions, please Mrs. Deena Dunevant, Cheerleading Commissioner, at sladecheerleading@gmail.com. Attachments included: Family Income Survey 2017 Candy Sale Order Form for Additional Candy Christmas at Slade Basket Raffle Information Cheerleading Information 8 th Grade Knights of Columbus High School Scholarship Information Notre Dame Prep High School Basketball Clinic Info for Girls Gr. 4-8 If you can dream it, you can do it. ~Walt Disney

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5 Monsignor Slade Catholic School Fall Fundraiser World s Finest Chocolate Additional Order Form Date: Number of boxes: Student s Name: Homeroom: Parent Name: Phone: Parent Signature: Our sale ends October 23 For questions, please contact Stephanie Zerhusen Smzerhusen21@hotmail.com -

6 Christmas at Slade Theme Basket Raffle It s that time of year! Once again, Christmas at Slade will be hosting the ever-popular Theme Basket Raffle on Sunday, December 10 th, 2017! Of course, the success of this event is not easily reached without our parents help and support. This year, we are asking for your assistance in one of two ways to fill these baskets. You are not obligated to participate, but if you are so inclined, we would love to have your assistance. There are two ways in which you can make a donation: 1. Monetary Contribution this entails a monetary donation which will be used to purchase all of the contents of one of our theme baskets. The CAS Basket Committee will do all the shopping for you, thereby recognizing you as the sponsor of the basket! Checks should be made payable to MSCS. Please annotate basket raffle sponsor in the note section of your check and send into school in an envelope addressed CAS Basket Raffle Committee. 2. Donations of a Complete Theme Basket this entails you purchasing all of the items to complete a particular theme basket. You can purchase the items individually or with the help from a group of parents. Over the past several years, teachers and parents/business owners have made donations in this way and they have been the most sought after baskets. If you would like to participate in this fundraiser, simply complete the clip-off with the donation you wish to support and return to the school prior to 16 October To assist you with potential ideas, please see the attached basket suggestion listing. Feel free to create your own basket, which can be as unique as you! We request that all donations, monetary or complete theme baskets be sent to school clearly marked, Christmas at Slade, Theme Basket Raffle, Attn: Michele Rebstock and/or Angela Duffey before 30 October If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michele at or Angela at via phone/text. Thank you in advance for any donations you are able to contribute. Additional information regarding the raffle and the finalized basket list will be distributed in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Michele Rebstock & Angela Duffey CAS Theme Basket Raffle Committee Theme Basket Raffle Donation option (circle one): Monetary Donation Complete Theme Basket Theme of Basket: Name of Person(s) Donating: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Phone Number: Address: Oldest Student: Homeroom Number: Return completed clip-off to Michele Rebstock, Theme Basket Raffle, K/O Chase Rebstock, HR C2, before 16 OCTOBER 2017

7 IDEAS FOR THEME BASKETS The basket ideas listed below are suggested themes. Choose one below, or why not consider developing a new theme? Feel free to make the basket fun and creative! All basket items will be prepared for raffling by the CAS Basket Raffle Committee or, if desired, donors may elect to wrap the contents to donate a complete theme basket. 1. Movie Night (Tickets to local movie theatre, red box gift card, movie snacks/candy, carryout pizza gift card) 2. Family Game Night (good old fashioned board games, snacks, prizes, carryout pizza gift card) 3. Chocolate Lovers Basket (chocolate themed soaps, candles, lip gloss, baking items, candy, cocoa, gift card to the Melting Pot) 4. Little Girls Basket (popular Disney princess items, Barbie, baby dolls, girl crafts, girl Legos, gift card) 5. Little Boys Basket (teenage mutant Ninja Turtles, superheroes, Marvel, race cars, Star Wars, boys crafts, Legos, gift card) 6. Painting Basket (canvas, paint brushes, paints, gift card to craft store) 7. Shopping Spree for Teens Basket (Gift Cards to Hollister, American Eagle, Journeys, Nordstrom, mall restaurant) 8. Basket of Cheer (bottles of wine, spirits, drinking glasses, gift card to liquor store or brew pub/winery or specialty restaurant i.e. Libations, Twain s Tavern 9. Spa Basket (lotions, soaps, gift card to local spa for any spat treatment, manicure, pedicure, make-up, such as Mary Kay, Arbonne or Bare Minerals) 10. Grilling Basket (grill tools, marinades, rubs, sauces, apron, cedar planks, gift card to grocery store for meats) 11. Handy Man Basket (tools, duct tape, gift card to Home Depot/Lowes) 12. Favorite Sports Team Basket (Ravens, Bay Sox, Capitals, Orioles or any other Team basket filled with memorabilia) 13. Crab Feast Basket (crab flavored chips, popcorn, mallets, gift card to seafood restaurant, seafood cook books, crab spices) 14. Taste of AA County (gift cards from local Anne Arundel County restaurants) 15. Vacation Basket (timeshare/weekend getaway, items to take on vacation, based upon theme chosen) 16. New Year s Eve Basket (Hotel Reservations at a local hotel, Bottle of Champagne, Glasses) Again, if you have any suggestions for a basket that is not listed above or wish to sponsor a basket, please indicate on the attached clip-off. Thank you for your support!

8 Registration for the Winter Cheerleading Season is open!!! Registration for this year for ALL Grade levels! K-8 Basketball Cheerleading- $85 Please visit for more detailed information. To register please visit Mark your calendars Cheerleading Uniform Fitting & Exchange Night For New and Returning Cheerleaders To be announced. Will be held in the Slade Gym Volunteers needed for Coaches, Asst. coaches and team parent gmail.com

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