|
|
News/Notes 2-16-12
Mary, Seat of Wisdom
A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
"Tuned Into Worship"
|
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW OR MONDAY! The teachers have a religion inservice on Friday, and Monday we are commemorating Presidents Day. Have a wonderful weekend. We look forward to your return on Tuesday!
|
PLEASE REMEMBER AND SUPPORT the special "Angels in Uptown Weekend" which is a bonus fundraising opportunity for our annual parish ANGEL EVENT.
Some of the stores require that you bring in the voucher so please download these from the school website.
Friday 2/17 - Visit WineStyles and select a bottle of wine to share with your special Angel on Friday night!
Saturday 2/18 - Meet some friends at TeaLula and see the wide variety of teas available. Then head over to the Frame Gallery and custom-frame your favorite piece of artwork. Stop by Brie's Gift Gallery to find a perfect little something for the many Angels that bless your life! Top the afternoon off with an Angel treat for yourself - something sweet from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
Sunday 2/19 - Lunch or dinner at Tasty Pup!
Monday 2/20 - President's Day - Keep up the Angel spirit as several of the Angel merchants are still supporting our Angels in Uptown Fundraiser
Tuesday 2/21
- Angels in Uptown concludes with a Fat Tuesday Feast! Come indulge your family with an Oberweis Dairy Ice Cream Treat! Remember, Lent starts tomorrow! Proceeds from purchases at all of these merchants will benefit Angel Event 41.
|
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! .... to ALL Wisdom Player PARENTS and STUDENTS for a remarkably successful evening of spectacular theater last Saturday Evening February 11, 2012. The Wisdom Players' production of : Love in the Land of ODdZ wasGREAT...WHY?....because all of you worked together, sharing your time and talents. I hope your children come away with a spark of possibility and promise...confidence and creativity...... as our little Sister Cupid (Bree Barry) said in the play..."AND AWAY WE GO!!!" About 150 students took part in this production. Kudos to Mrs. Margie Gibson, Screenplay and Director, and Ms. Lynn Creighton, Assistant Director and Choreographer.
|
Looking Forward:
-Fall 2012 Halloween "FREAK"-quel (aka sequel) in the Land of ODdZ
-Parent organization meeting/planning for future productions, etc TBA
- Plans are in the works for a summer (3-4 wk) workshop this June/July. Those students involved will write, improv and develop scenes for future productions....and then also present their new scenes to an audience.... A real 'hands on' full theater experience for a small group of interested budding 'thespians'....please email Ms. G at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
that you are interested in this program for your child. More info to come re: fee, exact dates, and requirements.
|
MSW's Sports Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, February 21st in Barry Gym from 4:30 -0 6:00 pm. The schedule and order forms were distributed by the Coaches, and the schedule is posted on the school's website under Athletics.Most photos have been grouped by grade to avoid coming back multiple times. There will be extra order forms available in the gym on picture day as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Kay Nedza.
|
ASH WEDNESDAY is February 22.
Parish Masses are at: 7:00 a.m., 8:40 a.m., and 7:00 p.m Prayer Services: 12:10 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The MSW School students will attend a prayer service at 1:10 in Church. Parents are welcome to join us. Ashes will be given at all of the above Masses & prayer services
|
BOOK FAIR LUAU, February 23-29!!
Aloha!! In just 1 week the Scholastic Book Fair will transform Wisdom Hall into a celebration of reading for all students, preK-8!! We need lots of volunteers to make that happen, starting on Thursday, Feb. 23 with decorating and ending on Wednesday, Feb. 29 with take-down.
Volunteer Shifts:
- Thurs. Feb 23 (Decorating): 8:15 - 11:15
- Fri. Feb 24 (Preview Day): 8:15 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3:00
- Sun. Feb 26 (After Mass): 9:45-12:00 or 11:45-2:00
- Mon. Feb 27 (Student Sales): 8:15 - 11:15 or 11:00 - 1:45 or 1:30 - 4:00
- Tues. Feb 28 (Student Sales): 8:15-11:45 or 11:00 - 1:45 or 1:30 - 4:00
- Wed. Feb. 29 (Take Down): 9:30 - 11:30
Please contact Mary Sleger at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or send a note through school mail, c/o Grace Murphy, 8th, room 221 with the day & shift you can work.
For more information, call Mary at (847) 685-9570.
Mahalo nui loa! (Thank you very much!)
|
GENTLY USED UNIFORM SALE PLANNED: Do you have uniforms that your kid(s) have outgrown and you don't know what to do with them? Would you like to make some room in your closets and drawers? Well, we have a plan for you! We will be holding a Gently Used Uniform sale along with our Annual Book Fair this year. You may drop off your clean and gently used uniforms at the school office - PLEASE NO LATER THAN Wednesday, February 22nd. If you need to make other arrangements please contact Anna Scafidi at (773) 742-3943 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
|
NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE ART POST! Calling all artists in grades 1 - 8! Our new weekly Art Club has begun. Every Thursday from 3:10 to 4:10 PM, The Art Post will be held in the art room. No sign-up is necessary! Bring your permission slip found online and $10 fee and be ready to create! See you there or be square!
|
FOR ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS: BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION has begun and registration closes on MARCH 1st. Don't wait to sign up!! Forms and information is on the school website. If you have any questions, contact Pat Carey (847-224-4677) Thank you.
|
BRICKTON HOSTING DAY OFF ART WORKSHOPS!
Don't stay home bored on a day off of school! Come spend it with us making ART ALL DAY! Bring a sack lunch and we'll take care of the rest! Art projects, movie during lunch, games and more! Monday Feb 20, 2012 10am-2pm and Tuesday Feb 21, 2012 10am-2pm Fee: Non-Member $50, Member $42.50
Call (847)823-6611 or visit bricktonartcenter.org to register *Please register at least 24 hours in advance for each workshop
|
Check the school's FACEBOOK PAGE for up to date information about school news and activities! Go towww.facebook.com/maryseatofwisdom. There are some beautiful Catholic Schools Week and Blue Ribbon pictures on line!
|
Reminder: In case of a snow day, you will receive a phone call through Alert Now. The information will also be posted on the Home Page of our website at
www.mswschool.org
|
COMING SOON:
March 2nd - 7th Annual Parish Lenten Fish Fry hosted by St. Teresa of Avila Guild & Knights of Columbus; 5 - 8:30 PM, Brian Barry Gym
March 5-6-7 Parish Mission 7 PM Church
March 10th - Annual Parish Fundraiser: ANGEL EVENT: Celebrating Charity at MSW, Park Ridge Country Club
March 31st - Annual Spring Spruce Up---plan on volunteering your time for an hour or two!
May 5th - FIRST COMMUNION Celebrations
|
|
YOUR PRAYERS REQUESTED:
For those working for peace and justice for all peoples;
For those who are hungry, homeless, afraid, and ashamed;
In gratitude for our excellent Catholic Blue Ribbon School, and for all those who support it through their presence, their prayers, their commitment, and their financial support;
For Kiersten and Jonathan Roach who will be participating in the Rite of Election at Sunday's 10:30 Mass as they journey toward celebration of the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil;
For Norbert Ficher, great-grandfather of Bailey McDonagh, who has died;
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.
|
|
|
