Dear Parents,
We are excited to welcome grandparents to campus on Friday, February 2nd. Below are some helpful tips and information to make the day as smooth as possible for your parents. We look forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week with these beloved members of our community. Also, there are still many volunteer opportunities, and for the week to be successful, we need your help! Please sign up at the link below.
God bless,
Maryann Jimenez
Grandparents’ Day Schedule:
Grandparents will be encouraged to sit with their youngest grandchild in attendance at Mass.
Signs will be on pews identifying where each grade level will sit.
Grandchildren return to the classroom with the teacher following Mass.
Grandparents’ Day Reminders:
Parking is limited – encourage grandparents to ride together if possible.
Remind grandparents they cannot park on red lines (fire lanes) or along fencing with “No Parking” signs. Parking is also not allowed behind the gym in the ECLC parking lot.
Police officers will assist with overflow parking. Kingman Avenue will be shut down to two lanes. The two exterior lanes on each side will be used for additional parking.
Grandparents may sign their grandchildren out from the homeroom teacher in the classroom after Mass and/or the performance.
Elevators are located in the gym and Middle School buildings. The main building, which houses Kindergarten-4th grade classrooms, does not have an elevator.
Sunday, January 28th: Kick-off Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:00
· Students will assist with Mass as lectors, greeters, ushers, etc.
· All students are encouraged to wear their uniforms.
· Essay Contest announced in the bulletin.
Monday, January 29th: Day of Service
· Students will work to complete various community outreach and service projects.
· Each student brings in one flower for the Eucharistic Procession. Flowers will be collected outside Jordan Hall before entering school.
Tuesday, January 30th: Eucharistic Procession
· 8:30 Eucharistic Procession – parents invited to attend
· Students compete in “Bishop’s Bowl”
Wednesday, January 31st: STREAM Career Day & Student Appreciation Lunch
· STREAM Career Day
· Essay due for the contest.
· With a $5 donation or a box of cereal for Catholic Charities, students may wear Non-Uniform attire.
· Cookout lunch for students sponsored by HSA and cooked by the Knights of Columbus.
o 5th-8th grade may order burgers or hot dogs
o K-4th grade may order hot dogs
o Mini sodas, chips, and a cookie included.
Thursday, February 1st: Field Day
· Field Day
o Students in K-3 may wear athletic attire.
o Students in 4-8 may wear PE uniform
· Kona Ice Truck Day
Friday, February 2nd: Grandparent’s Day
· 9:30 Mass for 3rd-8th Grade
· 10:30 Performance for K-2nd Grade
· Early dismissal (11:45-12:10) with no lunch or Afterschool Care.
Month at a Glance
January 23: Opening of the Playground 10:00 a.m.
January 24: Geography Bee, 8:00
January 27: First Penance
Januay 28: Catholic School’s Week Kick-Off Mass
January 28-31: Catholic Schools Week
January 30: Eucharistic Procession
