ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL
La Plata, Maryland
www.archbishopnealeschool.org
APRIL, 2008
CALENDAR
Apr. 1 Track Practice – Milton Somers – 4:00-5:30PM
Apr. 2 Registration for 2008-2009 – New Families 2:30-7:00PM
Choir Rehearsal – 2:00-3:30PM
Apr. 3 Fine Arts “Magic Math” – Grades K-5
Track Practice – Milton Somers – 4:00-5:30Pm
Apr. 4 Noon Dismissal – PKPM Attends
State Geography Bee
Soccer Tournament – Grades 1-8
Butter Braid/Cookie Dough Orders Due
Apr. 7-11 Terra Nova Standardized Testing – Grades 2-8
Apr. 8 Track Practice – Milton Somers – 4:00-5:30PM
Apr. 9 Choir Rehearsal – 2:00-3:30PM
Track Practice – Milton Somers – 4:00-5:30PM
Apr. 12 Destination Imagination Tournament – Towson
Apr. 15 Grade 7 – Retreat @ St. Ignatius, Chapel Point
Prayer Day for Vocations
Track Practice – Milton Somers – 4:00-5:30PM
Apr. 16 Choir Rehearsal – 2:00-3:30PM
Apr. 16-18 Pope Benedict XVI Visits Washington, DC
Apr. 17 Papal Liturgy @ National Stadium
Apr. 18 ANS “Dances with the Stars” – 6:00-10:00PM
Apr. 21 Respect Life begins – Grade 7
Apr. 22 Grade 2 – Field Trip – Museum of National History
Screening of New Students for Grades 1-8 – 2:30PM
Confirmation – Sacred Heart @ 7:00PM
Apr. 23 Noon Dismissal – PKAM Attends
“Counting Across America” – Grades 1-3 – ANS Gym 6:00-7:00PM
Track Meet – Milton Somers – 2:00-5:00PM
Apr. 24 Grade 6-7 – Field Trip – Medieval Times
Grade 8A – Retreat – St. Ignatius, Chapel Point
Apr. 25 ANS Closed – Archdiocesan Professional Day
Apr. 28 Contracts for 2008-2009 sent out
Deficiency Reports sent
“Night to Remember” Performance – Grades PKAM, 1A, 2A, 4A and Choir
Apr. 29 Grade 8B – Retreat – St. Ignatius, Chapel Point
“Night to Remember” Performance – Grades PKPM, 1B, 2B, 4B and Choir
Apr. 30 Grade 1 – Field Trip – Science Center
Track Meet – Raindate – 3:00-6:00PM
Protecting God’s Children Workshop for Parents @ ANS – 6:00-9:00PM
May 1 Grade 8 – Graduation Picture
May 3 Butterbraid/Cookie Dough Orders – Pick-up – 10:00AM-1:00PM – ANS Cafeteria
May 5 Grade 3- Field Trip – Clearwater Nature Center
May 6 TPC Meeting – PK-8 @7:00PM
May 6-7 Vision & Hearing Screening – Grades K, 5, 8
May 8-9 Grandparents’ /Special Person’s Days @ANS
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THANK YOU
-to all who contributed to Target’s “Take Charge of Education” – we received $395.68 due to your generosity.
-to Robert Lucini for donating 36 flat screen monitors and to Judy Melvin for pick-up of the monitors.
-to Carol Luskey for donating a generous supply of mailing envelopes and paper to the school.
-to all teachers & parents who worked to make our recent “R.E.A.C.H.” reading incentive program an overwhelming success and fun filled week. We especially are grateful to: Traci Renner, Carol Cipollone, Denise Oglesby, Terri Comstock, Amy DiMisa, Julie Glorioso, Angie Hubenschmidt, Judy Melvin, Gina Markovich, Maria Weirich.
SPECIAL THANKS
-to Theresa Cusick for baking a delicious “Cat in the Hat” cake for the entire student body to kick off R.E.A.C.H.
-to Cathy Robinson for being our “Cat” and keeping the motivation to read going.
-to Sue Greer – a big thank you for managing the special event.
CONGRATULATIONS
-to Nicolas Navarro for qualifying for the State Geography Bee – GOOD LUCK Nicolas!
-to Jimmy Ludwick for having his poem published in the Anthology of Poetry for Young Americans.
-to our Box Top Winner for March: Kendra Miller
-to our DI Team and Coach Mooney for qualifying for the State Tournament in Towson on April 12. GOOD LUCK to Seamus Cushen, Caroline Haddaway, Stephanie Mooney, Brandon Paulin, Addy Turner and Coach Mooney!
-to the students who achieved Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter.
-to Cori Eisele, Rachel Cox, Sierra Pedri and Megan Schreyer for being chosen to sing in the choir at the Papal Mass at Nationals Park on April 17.
ALUMNI NEWS
ANS Class of 2007 graduate Rebecca Howard recently participated in the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) vocal competition for the state and qualified to move on to the next level, the Regionals competition, to be held April 5th at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Rebecca, a freshman at St. Mary’s Ryken, also recently auditioned to sing the National Anthem for the new Southern Maryland baseball team, the Blue Crabs.
PARENTS OF EIGHTH GRADERS
Please remember that the policy of the school is that no student may participate in any graduation activities or the ceremony itself if all obligations to the school are not met. (This includes PPP and Certificate obligations as agreed upon in the school contract.) After May 15, we only accept cash, money orders, certified checks or a cashier’s check as payment.
ARCHBISHOP LEONARD NEALE SERVICE AWARD
We are accepting nominations for the Archbishop Leonard Neale Service Award. This award is presented at the graduation ceremony each year to individuals who through their dedication and service, past or present, have made outstanding contributions to the school. Nominees may be volunteers, clergy, faculty members or anyone in the community at large. If you would like to submit a nomination, please include the individual’s name and a brief description of his or her contributions and send it to the office no later than May 2.
HOMEWORK HELP
Homework help dates are as follows:
April 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 28, 29, 30
May 1, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbooks for 2007-2008 will be on sale from April 7-18. The cost is $25 and checks should be made payable to ANS. See attached order envelope.
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GRANDPARENTS’/SPECIAL PERSON’S DAY
Notices were sent home this week. All lunches will be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Please return one slip per child whether or not they are buying lunch or having a guest, as we must have a count for seating, etc.
Please include payment with your slip and return no later than Wednesday, April 16. (Tickets will be issued to the students the day of the luncheon.)
Thursday, May 8: Grades -- PK(PM), KB, 4A, 4B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B
Friday, May 9: Grades – PK(AM), KA, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 5A, 5B
BEAUTIFICATION
“Adopt-a-Bed” for the summer and earn full Parent Participation Points for the 2008-2009 school year. You will be required to maintain a bed from the last day of school to the first day of school. Maintenance includes weeding and watering. If you are interested, please contact Judy Melvin.
CHILD PROTECTION WORKSHOPS
A “Protecting God’s Children” workshop will be held at ANS on Wednesday, April 30 from 6:00 to
9:00 PM. Please register at www.virtus.org.
TUITION ASSISTANCE/SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The deadline to return applications for the Rev. Matthew J. Siekierski and Mudd Scholarship is May 1, 2008. You must have applied to the Archdiocese in February to be eligible for these or any other tuition assistance awards.
ANS DANCES WITH THE STARS
ANS is hosting a fundraiser at the Waldorf Jaycees on April 18, 2008 from 6:00-10:00 PM. This event will feature local stars from the ANS and Charles County community who will take part in a dance competition. Additionally, the evening will include the magic of Joe Romano, dinner, dancing by our local stars and a live and silent auction. Tickets are on sale now for $60 each. Please contact Judy Melvin at 301-848-1835 or melvin_j@adwschool.org.
HUNGER FOR HOPE FOOD DRIVE
An information sheet was sent home on Monday asking assistance with an Archdiocesan Food Drive. Catholic Charities is conducting this drive and asking all schools and parishes in the Archdiocese to participate. The purpose of the food drive is to fill the pantries of the Capital Area Food Bank, the Southern Maryland Food Bank, and the 70 food pantries at the parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington. This gift to the people of our area is in honor of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit and to fulfill Christ’s directive to feed the hungry. The Holy Father will be presented a list of the participating parishes and schools who collected food in his honor. Please be generous as possible.
HELP FOR A FAMILY
Mrs. Carolyn Bowman’s brother-in-law’s home was destroyed by fire before the Easter break. They are in need of boys and girls clothing, sizes 3T and 4T. If you have used clothing in good shape and your child has outgrown them, please consider a donation. Any items can be sent to school for pick up.
TUITION/PPP CREDITS
Parents are reminded that unless alternate payment arrangements have been made in writing, all tuition is to be paid in full by April 20. Registration will not be finalized for returning students and records will not be transferred for students who will be withdrawing until all financial obligations to the school have been met. PPP points will be credited on May 1 and any family not meeting the required credits will be billed the non-participation fee. Please make sure that you have signed the Parent Volunteer Book located in the school for all of your volunteer points by the end of April. Certificate and PPP statements were mailed with report cards. Please make sure that you have purchased the required $2,000 by April 30 or you will be billed the $100 fee.
FATIMA STATUE
The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to visit your homes on a weekly basis. If interested, return this slip to the office.
Our family would like to have the Fatima Statue during the week of _____________________________
Family Name ________________________ Student Name ________________Phone ______________