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May 9 parent newsletter

New St Michael School Uniform Policy

St.Michael SchoolUniform Policy

                                                                                    (effective May 7, 2013)

Girls:    Girls may wear the Plaid jumper (#80), navy blue skirts with a white blouse, or navy blue jumpers. These can be found at many stores in the surrounding areas. www.academyuniforms.com – for the plaid jumpers – plaid number is 80.

Several stores have the basic shirts, slacks and/or navy jumpers: Wal-Mart, Penney’s, Lands End and Target. Locally, the navy slacks and shorts and white Polos are available at Country Quest and Bellona Station Road. Some places that they can be purchased are: Target, Sears, Lands End, The Children’s Place, Old Navy and the Gap. Several of the stores in the Waterloo Outlet Center have them as well.

Pants are still an option for the girls if they choose. They must be navy blue Dockers style pants (any brand.)

Shirts:              Button-down blouses; white/light blue, navy Polo shirts: white/light blue.

Shorts:             Finger-length navy blue uniform shorts (NO SHORT SHORTS) may be worn, September – October 15th and beginning May 1^st. SMS stresses, shorts must comply with above stated uniform requirement. Parents should keep in mind if temperatures in the morning are cool students may wear approved uniform pants over their shorts to start the day. Possible special additional days may be allowed by the Principal.

Socks:              Solid white or navy blue socks (any length.)

Boys:    

Pants:              Navy blue Dockers style pants (any brand.)

Shorts:             Finger-length navy blue uniform shorts may be worn September – October 15th and beginning May 1^st. SMS stresses, shorts must comply with above stated uniform requirement. Parents should keep in mind if temperatures in the morning are cool students may wear approved uniform pants over their shorts to start the day. Possible special additional days may be allowed by the Principal.

Shirts:              Navy, light blue, white Polo shirts/golf shirts.

May 2, 2013 parent newsletter

April 25 parent newsletter

Cash Bash Winners April 24, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CASH BASH WINNERS

                   $5000                  Vincent Fischer & Gary Banas

                   $5000                  Michael & Pauline Healy

                   $3000                  Bev & George Barnes

                   $2000                  Department of Social Services

                   $1000                  Tim McMichael

                   $1000                  Sue & Rob Grattan

                   $1000                  Skip Knapp

                   $1000                  Ralph Weaver

                   $500                    Arthur Bennet

                   $500                    Town of Milo

                   $500                    Kevin & Michelle Creary

                   $500                    Pat Flynn

                   $500                    Frank Morris

                   $500                    Anna Hurley

Parent Newsletter April 18, 2013

Cash Bash 2013 early bird winners

RESULTS OF EARLY BIRD DRAWING

Congratulations to the winners of the early bird drawing for the cash bash.  Students from each grade level K-5 picked a winning ticket on Friday, April 12, 2013 during morning announcements.  A total of $1,000.00 was awarded.

$500-Bill McEvily

$100-Sue Spike

$100-Velman and Monte Silliman

$100-Mary Burris

$100-Don Meyer

$100-Town of Jerusalem Highway Dept.

CASH BASH

Saint Michael School is holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.  All tickets have been sold.  See you at the Wagner Restaurant on April 24^th.

A special thank you to all the individuals that purchased cash bash tickets.  Good Luck with the drawing on Wednesday, April 24th.

Students and Staff of St. Michael School Community

April 11 parent newsletter

March 28 parent newsletter

  March 28, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Happy Easter!  A reminder to all that the school and school office will be closed for Easter and spring break from Good Friday, March 29 and will re-open on Monday, April 8.  The next newsletter will be sent home on Thursday, April 11.

A special thank you to the individuals that completed and return the recent parent survey.  The top three responses why parents send their children to St. Michael School are (in order): 1. academic environment, 2. positive learning environment and 3. small class size.  The success of any school is the partnership that is established between the school and home environment.  We thank you for that partnership and the opportunity to work with your children.

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for selecting St. Michael School as your education option for your child (ren).

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

We are looking for any digital pictures for the school yearbook.  The yearbook comes out in June but needs to get to the printer by April 12.  If you have any digital pictures, please email them to the address listed above.  There is no guarantee they will appear in the yearbook.

The third quarter ends on April 7^th so report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, April 16^th.  The end of year report card will be mailed in June.

Students in grades three, four, and five will take their state tests this year in April.  The ELA testing will run from Tuesday, April 16-Thursday April 18.  The Math testing will run from Wednesday, April 24 through Friday, April 26.  The Science Testing (grade 4) will be Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 and 22.  The classroom teachers are working hard to prepare the students for these tests.

A reminder to all families that there is an uniform exchange on the second floor of the school.  Please feel free to leave or pick up uniform(s) from that area.

The spring performance this year is going to be comprised of the school play called “Rats!”-the story of the Pied Piper, the band concert with the art show to follow in the church hall.  This event begins at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 22^nd.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

NextSchool Mass: Tuesday, April 16^th @ 11AM St. Michael Church

Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, April 9th @ 7-8PM at St. Michael School

Next Fundraising Event:  Cash Bash Drawing   Wednesday April 24 @ 6:30 PM at Wagner Restaurant    

Other Events of Interest:

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5PM Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 at 9AM – May Crowing of the Blessed Mother & Muffins for Mom at school

5/22 School Play, Band Concert, and Art show

6/14 in AM - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5PM Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.   

God Bless You,      Jim Toner 

March 21 parent newsletter

                              James Toner, Principal                               

  March 21, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Happy Spring!  We congratulate Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the newly elected Pope Francis.  Pope Francis stated in his homily, “Let us be protectors of creation, protectors of God’s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment.” The month of April we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Care for God’s Creation which is very appropriate as Earth Day is also celebrated during April.

This weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday and begin one of the holiest times of the year.  Let us pause and reflect on ways we can continue to serve one another and be protectors of one another.  Please return the rice bowls by Thursday, March 21 to the school.  We thank you for your generosity. 

A special thanks to the parents, volunteers, faculty, and students that made our mission day a great success.  We raised $395. for the Honor Flight Network that honors American veterans for their sacrifices.  Representatives from the Rochester Chapter will be at the school on Thursday, March 28^th to accept the check.  The presentation will be held during morning prayers at 9AM in the school.  All are invited; please call the school office if you are attending.

Friday, March 22 is the St. Michael School Talent Show. Come to the church hall at 2:15 to enjoy the talent our students have to offer!

A reminder to all that the school and school office will be closed for Easter and spring break from Good Friday, March 29 and will re-open on Monday, April 8.  It is fast approaching as Holy Thursday is only one week away.

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  Please complete the registration forms and tuition contracts and send to the school by March 22.  The PYCSD transportation requests are due while we are on Easter/Spring break.  We kindly ask you to submit your requests to us prior to Monday, March 25 so we may make copies and forward them to the transportation office.  This information is necessary as we plan for next school year.  Although the registration process in ongoing, again, we please ask registration forms be submitted by Friday, March 22.  There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for selecting St. Michael School as your education option for your child (ren).

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.  A total of $23,000 cash will be awarded among various prize levels.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  Pizza and wings will be served at 6:30 PM and the drawing at 7:30 PM.  Only five hundred tickets will be sold at one hundred dollars each ($100.00).  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

Students in grades three, four, and five will take their state tests this year in April.  The ELA testing will run from Tuesday, April 16-Thursday April 18.  The Math testing will run from Wednesday, April 24 through Friday, April 26.  The Science Testing (grade 4) will be Tuesday and Wednesday May 21 and 22.  The classroom teachers are working hard to prepare the students for these tests.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

PTO Meetings at St. Michael School:                      Fundraising Events:

4/9     7-8PM                                                           4/24//2013 @ 6:30 PM       Cash Bash Drawing

5/14   7-8 PM                                                          6/15/2013                            Bike the Bluff

6/11   7-8PM                                                           6/2013                                 PGA Golf Tournament Raffle    

8/27   7-8PM                                                           8/21/2013 @12pm              Golf Tournament

Other Events of Interest:

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5PM Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in AM - Muffins for Mom at school

5/22 School Play, Band Concert, and Art show

6/14 in AM - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5PM Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.   

God Bless You,      Jim Toner

March 14 parent newsletter

                                              James Toner, Principal                               

  March 14, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

A reminder to all that the school and school office will be closed for Easter and spring break from Good Friday, March 29 and will re-open on Monday, April 8.  It is fast approaching as Holy Thursday is only two weeks away.

Thank you to all of our volunteers.  If you have not taken the Creating a Safe Environment “CASE” training either since prior to 2008 or ever, please complete the training-see the reverse side of this letter for details.  We have done a complete review of our records locally and at the Diocese level and some individual records are not found.  Please call the office if you have questions.

The month of March we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of - the Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.  Next month, April 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Care for God’s Creation

Please remember that the following days are half days: Thursday, March 14, Friday, March 15, and Monday, March 18.  The Activity Center will open after all three of those days.  Lunch will be served in the Activity Center for those attending the after school program.  Please send $2.50 (cash) per day for pizza by Monday, March 11 so we may place the order.  Looking ahead, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18. Students may wear green clothes and other reasonable items to celebrate the day.

St.Michael Schoolwill hold its 18^th annual Mission Day on Monday morning, March 18, 2013.  The day encourages students to think of others while having fun doing it. This is a Lenten tradition at the school.  Proceeds from the day are given to a local or international organization, and sometimes to an individual. This year’s proceeds will be given to the Honor Flight Network. Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor American’s veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport America’s heroes – survivors of World War II and any veteran with a terminal illness to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

On Ash Wednesday, the students received rice bowl containers; a program of Catholic Relief Services.  Please return the rice bowls by Thursday, March 21 to the school.  We thank you for your generosity. 

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  Please complete the registration forms and tuition contracts and send to the school by March 22.  The PYCSD transportation requests are due while we are on Easter/Spring break.  We kindly ask you to submit your requests to us prior to Monday, March 25 so we may make copies and forward them to the transportation office.  This information is necessary as we plan for next school year.  Although the registration process in ongoing, again, we please ask registration forms be submitted by Friday, March 22.  There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for selecting St. Michael School as your education option for your child (ren).

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.  A total of $23,000 cash will be awarded among various prize levels.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  Pizza and wings will be served at 6:30 PM and the drawing at 7:30 PM.  Only five hundred tickets will be sold at one hundred dollars each ($100.00).  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

PTO Meetings at St. Michael School:     Fundraising Events:

4/9     7-8PM                                                           4/24//2013 @ 6:30 PM       Cash Bash Drawing

5/14   7-8 PM                                                          6/15/2013                            Bike the Bluff

6/11   7-8PM                                                           6/2013                                 PGA Golf Tournament Raffle    

8/27   7-8PM                                                           8/21/2013 @12pm              Golf Tournament

Other Events of Interest:

3/16 4-7PM - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/18 Mission Day at St. Michael School and celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

3/23 after 5PM Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5PM Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in AM - Muffins for Mom at school

6/14 in AM - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5PM Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.   

God Bless You,      Jim Toner

March 7 parent newsletter

  March 14, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The month of March we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of - the Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.  Next month, April 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Care for God’s Creation

Please remember that the following days are half days: Thursday, March 14, Friday, March 15, and Monday, March 18.  The Activity Center will open after all three of those days.  Lunch will be served in the Activity Center for those attending the after school program.  Please send $2.50 (cash) per day for pizza by Monday, March 11 so we may place the order.  Looking ahead, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18. Students may wear green clothes and other reasonable items to celebrate the day.

St.Michael Schoolwill hold its 18^th annual Mission Day on Monday morning, March 18, 2013.  The day encourages students to think of others while having fun doing it. This is a Lenten tradition at the school.  Proceeds from the day are given to a local or international organization, and sometimes to an individual. This year’s proceeds will be given to the Honor Flight Network. Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor American’s veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport America’s heroes – survivors of World War II and any veteran with a terminal illness to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

On Ash Wednesday, the students received rice bowl containers; a program of Catholic Relief Services.  Please return the rice bowls by Thursday, March 21 to the school.  We thank you for your generosity. 

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  Please complete the registration forms and tuition contracts and send to the school by March 22.  The PYCSD transportation requests are due while we are on Easter/Spring break.  We kindly ask you to submit your requests to us prior to Monday, March 25 so we may make copies and forward them to the transportation office.  This information is necessary as we plan for next school year.  Although the registration process in ongoing, again, we please ask registration forms be submitted by Friday, March 22.  There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for selecting St. Michael School as your education option for your child (ren).

Ms. Barbara McPhail, Art Teacher is in need of Styrofoam meat trays approximately the size of four by six inches.  Students will soon be working on clay projects and will need these trays.

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.  A total of $23,000 cash will be awarded among various prize levels.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  Pizza and wings will be served at 6:30 PM and the drawing at 7:30 PM.  Only five hundred tickets will be sold at one hundred dollars each ($100.00).  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

PTO Meetings at St. Michael School:              Fundraising Events:

4/9     7-8PM                                                         4/24//2013 @ 6:30 PM    Cash Bash Drawing

5/14   7-8 PM                                                       6/15/2013                         Bike the Bluff

6/11   7-8PM                                                        6/2013                               PGA Golf Tournament Raffle             

8/27   7-8PM                                                        8/21/2013 @12pm           Golf Tournament

Other Events of Interest:

3/16 4-7PM - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/18 Mission Day at St. Michael School and celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

3/23 after 5PM Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5PM Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in AM - Muffins for Mom at school

6/14 in AM - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5PM Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.   

God Bless You,      Jim Toner             

Important Letter to all Volunteers

February 11, 2013

   All Volunteers,

Since 2002 the Diocese of Rochester has conducted background checks and training for volunteers and paid staff through either its Creating a Safe Environment (CASE) program (volunteers) or Safe and Sacred Program (paid staff).  The Diocese is preparing to audit all schools files.  We need to make sure all of our volunteers are in compliance with this Diocesan requirement.  All of St. Michael School paid staff is in compliance.  This requirement protects our children.

             This training is available online at http://ec.dor.org  (please note this is not a world wide web address (www)).   The training is required every five (5) years.  Volunteers must also agree and sign a criminal record background check that is verified by an Our Lady of the Lakes or St. Michael School representative. The verification of the form is done by checking one’s birthday by a valid driver’s license, birth certificate, or passport.  Volunteers (age 18 and older) who need initial training; please use the following:

USERNAME:               IT20

PASSWORD:               rochester (yes, all lower case letters)

Individuals that were previously trained and need to be recertified (certificate date prior to 2008); please use the following:

USERNAME:               CR20

PASSWORD:               volunteer (yes, all lower case letters)

There is an online exam at the end of the training; once you complete the training and pass the exam a certificate will print out with your name on it.  Please make sure when you start the training you enter the correct information so your name will appear on the certificate.  In the event your name does not appear on the certificate, please print out a blank certificate and print out your exam that should show your passing score and name.  Please provide a copy of this certificate to Ms. Erika Holland in the school office.  For further information you may check the Diocese of Rochester website at http://www.dor.org/index.cfm/safe-environment/.

Thank you,    Jim Toner, Principal

Parent newsletter February 14, 2013

February 14, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Happy Valentine’s Day!  This month of February we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Solidarity.  Next month, March 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- the Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.  A reminder-the winter break runs from Monday, February 18 through Friday, February 22; there will be no newsletter on February 21, 2013.

We appreciate all the work volunteers do for us here at St. Michael School.  Please take a few moments and read the letter on the reverse side of this newsletter.  Please feel free to call or email with any questions or concerns.  We will all agree that we want and need to protect our children/students.

The Lenten Season began yesterday with Ash Wednesday on February 13, 2013.  The students received rice bowl containers; a program of Catholic Relief Services.  Catholic Relief Services(CRS) is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Founded in 1943 by the U.S. bishops, the agency provides assistance to 130 million people in more than 90 countries and territories in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.  CRS provides relief in emergency situations and helps people in the developing world break the cycle of poverty through community-based, sustainable development initiatives. Assistance is based solely on need, not race, creed or nationality.

St. Michael PTO is sponsoring a Bountiful Bed and Breakfast Benefit Brunch on Sunday, March 10 at 1PM.  The donation is $30. per person and the RSVP date is February 28.  Please email the PTO for more information at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Looking ahead, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18.  Please remember that Thursday, March 14, Friday March 15, and Monday, March 18 are all half days.  We hope to hold our mission day on Monday, March 18 - more details at a later date.

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  Please complete the registration forms and tuition contracts and send to the school by March 22.  This information is necessary as we plan for next school year.  Although the registration process in ongoing, again, we please ask registration forms be submitted by Friday, March 22.    There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for selecting St. Michael School as your education option for your child(ren).

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.    A total of $22,000 cash will be awarded among various prize levels.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  Pizza and wings will be served at 6:30 PM and the drawing at 7:30 PM.  Only five hundred tickets will be sold at one hundred dollars each ($100.00).  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

PTO Meetings at St. Michael School:              Fundraising Events:           

           3/10/2013 @ 1:00 pm      Bountiful B&B Benefit                          Brunch                                        

3/12   7-8PM

4/9     7-8PM                                                         4/24//2013 @ 6:30 PM    Cash Bash Drawing

5/14   7-8 PM                                                       6/15/2013                         Bike the Bluff

6/11   7-8PM                                                        6/2013              PGA Golf Tournament Raffle             

8/27   7-8PM                                                        8/21/2013 @12pm           Golf Tournament

Other Events of Interest:

3/9 5-7 PM Pizza Night-Fifth Grade Fundraiser

3/16 4-7PM - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5PM Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5PM Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in AM - Muffins for Mom at school

6/14 in AM - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5PM Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,     Jim Toner              

February 2013 Parent Survey

St. Michael School

online document

February 2013

PARENT SURVEY

1. Do you have children between the ages of Pre-School (age 3) and fifth grade?

a. Yes  (go to question #2)                   b. No

1. Does your child (ren) attend St. Michael School (SMS)?

a. Yes  (go to question #3)                   b. No (go to question # 4)

1. Prioritize the top three reasons you send your child(ren) to St. Michael School, please (number 1 being highest):

1. Catholic Christian learning environment                                              ____
2. School Tradition                                                                      ____
3. Academic Environment                                                                       ____
4. Small Class Sizes                                                                     ____
5. Quality of  NYS Certified Teachers                                         ____
6. Positive learning environment                                                  ____
7. Quality of Programs                                                                 ____
8. NYS and Diocese of Rochester Curriculums                           ____
9. Other;______________________                                          ____

4.  Please list the top three obstacles that prevent you from considering sending your child (ren) to St. Michael School (number 1 being the highest):

1. Cost                                                                                         ____
2. Extracurricular Activities                                                         ____                           
3. Academic Support                                                                   ____
4. Location                                                                                  ____
5. Want larger class sizes                                                             ____
6. Other:_________________________                                                ____

Please return to Jim Toner, Principal, St. Michael School, 214 Keuka St. Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527

February 7, 2013 parent newsletter

  February 7, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The students enjoyed celebrating Catholic Schools Week.  We thank all the Grandparents that come to our school and played board and card games with their grandchildren.

This month of February we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Solidarity.  Next month, March 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- the Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.

The Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on February 13, 2013.  Ashes will be distributed during morning prayers.

Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14.  If you child brings in Valentine’s Day cards please make sure they bring in one for everyone in their class.  They may also want to remember their teachers.

A reminder-the winter break runs from Monday, February 18 through Friday, February 22.

Looking ahead, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18.  Please remember that Thursday, March 14, Friday March 15, and Monday, March 18 are all half days.  We hope to hold our mission day on Monday, March 18 - more details at a later date.

The school registration process for our 132^nd school year, 2013-14, is now underway.  Please complete the registration forms and tuition contracts and send to the school by March 22.  This information is necessary as we plan for next school year.  Although the registration process in ongoing, again, we please ask registration forms be submitted by Friday, March 22.    There are tuition grants available through the generosity of friends and alumni of St. Michael School.  Please call or stop by the school for more information.  We thank you for your support

SaintMichael Schoolis holding its annual Cash Bash.  There will be two first place winners, each winning five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).  The early bird drawing is Friday, April 12.    A total of $22,000 cash will be awarded among various prize levels.  The cash bash drawing is Wednesday, April 24 at The Wagner Restaurant.  Pizza and wings will be served at 6:30 PM and the drawing at 7:30 PM.  Only five hundred tickets will be sold at one hundred dollars each ($100.00).  For further information contact Bob Curbeau at (315) 270-2008 or Heather Griffiths at (315) 729-6353.

We encourage parents of children ages Pre-School through fifth grade to complete a short survey found on the reverse side of this letter or at the main entrance of the church.  The surveys may help determine some of our priorities for our school.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School:

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/10 @ 1:00 pm – Bountiful B&B Benefit Brunch

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/11 Finger Lakes Area Catholic Schools Band Concert at DeSales HS site, Geneva

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

6/2013 Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,     Jim Toner               

January 31 2013 parent newsletter

  January 31, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The students are enjoying celebrating Catholic Schools Week.  The crazy hats, crazy hair, crazy socks, slippers, and sports uniforms are a true delight to see.  The students are reminded of the value of their Catholic education and are truly grateful to the many individuals involved with their education from parents, volunteers, staff, faculty, Grandparents, alumni, and friends of St. Michael School.  We thank you for all that you do for our students.

The second semester has already begun.  Report cards were sent home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  It is hard to believe the school year is already half over.

Again, a friendlyreminder to all parents and guardians- If your child is absent from school, please provide a written excuse for your child when they return to school.  Please note the date(s) your child was absent and the reason for the absence.  New York State Department of Education requires us to maintain these records. If no written excuse is provided, it is viewed and recorded as an unexcused absence.  We thank you for your cooperation.

This month of February we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Solidarity.  Next month, March 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers.

The Lenten Season is soon upon us and begins with Ash Wednesday on February 13, 2013.  Ashes will be distributed during morning prayers.

Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14.  If you child brings in Valentine’s Day cards please make sure they bring in one for everyone in their class.  They may also want to remember their teachers.

Looking ahead, we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 18.  Please remember that Thursday, March 14, Friday March 15, and Monday, March 18 are all half days.  We hope to hold our mission day on Monday, March 18 - more details at a later date.

A reminder-the winter break runs from Monday, February 18 through Friday, February 22.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

6/2013 Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

 We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,   

 Jim Toner               

January 24 parent newsletter

  January 24, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The second semester has already begun.  Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  It is hard to believe the school year is already half over.

Come to the annual fifth grade Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5-7 PM.  The dinner is held in St. Michael Church Hall and is a fundraiser for the fifth grade St. Michael School children.  The students will be on hand serving the dinner.  The fifth grade children look forward to serving the “feast.” The tickets are $30.00 per family or $8.00 each.

Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.”  The students of St. Michael School cordially invite their grandparents to Grandparents Day on Thursday, January 31, 2013.  Join the school community at 11 AM mass followed by lunch with the grandchildren in their classrooms.  The students should pack a lunch for their grandparents.  Children and grandparents may bring card or board games to play with their grandchildren.  The students will resume their regular class time schedule at 1:30PM.

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and the teachers of each grade level will be present.  Any student that will like to serve as a greeter for the “Open House” please get your parent’s permission and parents will need to be present.  We invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders to attend a brief presentation given between 9:15-9:45 AM by Mrs. Burch and Mr. Prather on the format of NYS tests.

A reminder to all parents and guardians- If your child is absent from school, please provide a written excuse for your child when they return to school.  Please note the date(s) your child was absent and the reason for the absence.  New York State Department of Education requires us to maintain these records. If no written excuse is provided, it is viewed and recorded as an unexcused absence.  We thank you for your cooperation.

This month of January we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Next month, February of 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Solidarity.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

1/26 5th grade class Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

2/2? Winter Dinner Circles at Bed & Breakfasts around the parishes

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

6/2013 Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

 We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,   

 Jim Toner                

Catholic Schools Week 2013

Catholic Schools Week 2013-Tentative-Draft

James Toner, Principal

St.Michael School

Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527

(315) 536-6112

“Raise the Standards”

Saturday, January 26, 2013-                            School Open House and 2013-14 School Registration

                                                                                9AM-10:30 AM Open House

9:15-9:45 AM NYS Testing Preview for parents and students presented by grade level teachers.

Sunday, January 27, 2013-                                               9:00 AM Mass at St. Michael Church

                                                                                Students involved with some of the ministries

-Special Daily Prayers for respective honored group-

Monday, January 28, 2013                                               Parents Day

                                                                                Thank you letters home to parents.

Funny Hat Day and or Crazy Hair
Day

Tuesday, January 29, 2013                                               Volunteers Day

                                                                                Certificates of Appreciation to Volunteers

                                                                                Crazy socks and/or slippers day

Wednesday, January 30, 2013                         Staff and Faculty Day                      

Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate delivered to faculty and

Staff

Favorite Sports Team outfit

Thursday, January 31, 2013                             Grandparents Day

11AM School Mass

Grace before lunch together as a school community

Grandparents eat with their grandchildren in the classrooms.

Board and card games to follow

Friday, February 1, 2013                                   Students and Alumni Day

Bowling (bus leave SMS at 9:20 and leaves bowling Center at 11:30 AM to return to SMS)

                                                                                Beach Party and Ice Cream

                                                                                Wear beach clothes

January 17 newsletter

  January 17, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

This month of January we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Next month, February of 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Solidarity.

Come to the annual fifth grade Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5-7 PM.  The dinner is held in St. Michael Church Hall and is a fundraiser for the fifth grade St. Michael School children.  The students will be on hand serving the dinner.  The fifth grade children look forward to serving the “feast.” The tickets are $30.00 per family or $8.00 each.

Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.”  The Students of St. Michael School cordially invite their grandparents to Grandparents Day on Thursday, January 31, 2013.  Join the school community at 11 AM mass followed by lunch with the grandchildren in their classrooms.  The students should pack a lunch for their grandparents.  Children and Grandparents may bring card or board games to play with their grandchildren.

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and the teachers of each grade level will be present.  Any student that will like to serve as a greeter for the “Open House” please get your parent’s permission and parents will need to be present.  We invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders to attend a brief presentation given between 9:15-9:45 AM by Mrs. Burch and Mr. Prather on the format of NYS tests.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

1/19 4-7 Lasagna Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

1/19 @7pm Movie Night at the school

1/26 5th grade class Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

2/2? Winter Dinner Circles at Bed & Breakfasts around the parishes

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

6/2013 Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

The Our Lady of the Lakes 2013 second collection schedule was recently released.  We, the St. Michael School Community, appreciate the generosity of our many friends.  The dates of the school second collection follows: March 3, June 2, September 1, and December 8.  Registered parishioners should receive envelopes for these dates.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,    Jim Toner     

January 10 newsletter

  January 10, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

This month of January we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Next month, February of 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Solidarity.

The St. Michael School Ski Club will begin on Friday, January 11, 2013.  The Ski Club is open to students, graduates, and families of St. Michael School and Youth Group.  For additional details please call Mr. Prather at (315) 536-0929.

Come to the annual fifth grade Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 5-7 PM.  The dinner is held in St. Michael Church Hall and is a fundraiser for the fifth grade St. Michael School children.  The students will be on hand serving the dinner.  The fifth grade children look forward to serving the “feast.” The tickets are $30.00 per family or $8.00 each.

Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.”

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and the teachers of each grade level will be present.We invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders to attend a brief presentation given between 9:15-9:45 AM by Mrs. Burch and Mr. Prather on the format of NYS tests.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

1/19 4-7 Lasagna Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

1/19 @7pm Movie Night at the school

1/26 5th grade class Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

2/2? Winter Dinner Circles at Bed & Breakfasts around the parishes

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

6/2013 Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,   

Jim Toner         

Jan 3 2013 parent newsletter

  January 3, 2013

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Happy New Year!

This month of January we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Next month, February of 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Solidarity.

Please come join us for our monthly school mass on Tuesday, January 8 at 11:00AM.  We will continue to pray for Peace on Earth!

The St. Michael School Ski Club will begin on Friday, January 11, 2013.  The Ski Club is open to students, graduates, and families of St. Michael School and Youth Group.  For additional details please call Mr. Prather at (315) 536-0929.

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and the teachers of each grade level will be present.  Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.”  We also invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders.  A presentation on the format of NYS tests will be given between 9:15-9:45 AM by Mrs. Burch and Mr. Prather.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

1/8 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

1/19 4-7 Lasagna Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

1/19 @7pm Movie Night at the school

1/26 5th grade class Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

2/2? Winter Dinner Circles at Bed & Breakfasts around the parishes

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 @4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 @7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

7/6? Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless You,   

Jim Toner         

Parent Newsletter December 20 2012

  December 20, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

We wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!  Please take time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.   We encourage families to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in their homes and hearts.  This month of December we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Call to Family, Community, and Participation. Next month, January of 2013, we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching- Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Please note that our Christmas Concert is tonight- Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 PM.  Doors will open at 6PM.  Come and join in on your favorite Christmas songs.  Come and take a look at the students’ science fair projects that will be on display in the church hall.  We are in need of baked goods and supplies for the refreshment table after the Christmas Concert. If you would like to donate some baked goods, juice – white grape and 7UP (for punch), cups and napkins, please contact at your earliest convenience either Liz Castner at 315-521-1736 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or Jenn Gulick at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and the teachers of each grade level will be present.  Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.”  We also invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders.  A presentation on the format of NYS tests will be given between 9:15-9:45 AM by Mrs. Burch and Mr. Prather.

Some upcoming dates of interest from the St. Michael School PTO:

1/8 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

1/19 4-7 Lasagna Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

1/19 @7pm Movie Night at the school

1/26 5th grade class Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

2/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

2/2? Winter Dinner Circles at Bed & Breakfasts around the parishes

3/12 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

3/16 @4-7pm - St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & Catholic Daughters

3/23 after 5pm Mass - Potluck Dinner in Church Hall

4/9 @7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

4/20 after 5pm Mass - Movie Night at school

5/10 in am - Muffins for Mom at school

5/14 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

6/11 7-8pm PTO Meeting at school

6/14 in am - Donuts for Dad at school

6/15 after 5pm Mass - BBQ Potluck behind the school

7/6? Bike the Bluff

8/21 @12pm - Golf Tournament

8/27 7-8pm - PTO Meeting at school

The St. Michael School Ski Club will begin on Friday, January 11, 2013.  The Ski Club is open to students, graduates, and families of St. Michael School and Youth Group.  For additional details please call Mr. Prather at (315) 536-0929.

The next newsletter will be sent home January 3, 2013.  We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community and for Peace on Earth.  

God Bless and Merry Christmas,   Jim Toner        

December 13, 2012 parent newsletter

   December 13, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate. Our goal is to collect 700 non-perishable food items by Friday, December 14.  Children may bring non-perishable food items to the school for the food drive.  The first grade students are sorting and counting the food items in blocks of ten.

The month of December we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Call to Family, Community, and Participation.  During the month of January we will focus on the Life and Dignity of the Human Person.

Sunday, December 2, started the season of Advent in preparation of Jesus birth.  We encourage families to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in their homes and hearts.  We pray daily around our advent wreath that is battery-operated because schools are not allowed to have open candle flames.

We thank all the students that participated in the weekend masses on December 8-9.  Also, we extend a special thank you to all the individuals that contributed to the second collection that weekend.  It is from your generosity that we continue to provide a solid Christian education to our students- our future leaders.

Please note that our Christmas concert is on Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 PM.  Come and join in on your favorite Christmas songs!  While you are there, check out the students’ science fair projects on display in the church hall.

We are in need of baked goods and supplies for the refreshment table after the Christmas Concert. If you would like to donate some baked goods, juice – white grape and 7UP (for punch), cups and napkins, please contact at your earliest convenience either Liz Castner at 315-521-1736 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or Jenn Gulick at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

We will hold an open house on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9-10:30 AM.    Registration will open for the 2013-14 school year and teachers of all grade levels will be present.  We also invite the parents of current third, fourth, and fifth graders to attend. Sunday, January 27, 2013 starts Catholic Schools Week.  This year’s theme is “CatholicSchools Raise the Standards.” 

Starting in February we will have a Keuka College Education Major senior available for tutoring after school on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-5PM.  We encourage students and parents to sign up for this free service that will continue through early May-subject to availability of the college student.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

God Bless,    

Jim Toner       

December 6 parent newsletter

   December 6, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday, December 7 at St. Michael School. Books are available for sale before and after school. The book fair revenue provides books for our school library.

The can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate. Our goal is to collect 700 non-perishable food items by Friday, December 14.  Children may bring non-perishable food items to the school for the food drive. 

The month of December we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching of Call to Family, Community, and Participation.

Sunday, December 2, started the season of Advent in preparation of Jesus birth.  We encourage families to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in their homes and hearts.  We pray daily around our advent wreath that is battery-operated because schools are not allowed to have open candle flames.

The Yates County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a Pancake Day on Friday, December 7 at St. Michael Church Hall.   They will serve lunch between 11AM until 1:30 PM.  The lunch price for St. Michael School students is $2.00 per child.  The event is also open in the evening from 4:30-7:00PM for twenty dollars ($20) per family, seven dollars ($7) per adult and four dollars ($4) per child ages 5-12.

The second collection, the weekend masses of December 9, is for St. Michael School.  We thank you for your generosity.  It is from your generosity that we continue to provide a solid Christian education to our students- our future leaders.

Students are needed at all of the masses around Our Lady of the Lakes on December 8 and 9 as greeters, ushers, choir members, readers, altar servers, gift bearers, etc. to represent the school for the second collection. A sign-up sheet has been sent home. If you need another, please contact Erika Holland.

There is a PTO Meeting at St. Michael School on Tuesday, December 11 from 7 to 8 PM. Please come and participate!

You are always welcome to join us at daily morning prayer at 9 AM.  We pray and sing as a faith and school community and it is a great way to start the day.  Also, you are always welcome at our monthly school mass, the next school mass is Tuesday, December 11 at 11:00 AM.

Please note that our Christmas concert is on Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 PM.  Come and join in on your favorite Christmas songs.

We are in need of baked goods and supplies for the refreshment table after the Christmas Concert. If you would like to donate some baked goods, juice – white grape and 7UP (for punch), cups and napkins, please contact at your earliest convenience either Liz Castner at 315-521-1736 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or Jenn Gulick at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

God Bless,    

Jim Toner 

November 29 parents newsletter

   November 29, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

We extend a sincere thank you to all who participated in the Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning.  We had four hundred twenty-five runners (425) plus approximately one hundred runners in the children’s run.  The event was an enjoyable activity to everyone.  Again, we extend our thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, and participants.  Please mark that date on next year’s calendar, Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013.

Parent and Teacher conference days are Thursday, November 29, Friday, November 30, and Monday, December 3.  The students follow a half-day schedule on these days and are dismissed at 11:45 AM.  The Activity Center will be open following school until 5:30 PM. Please remember to send $2.50/day (cash) for lunch.

Scholastic Book Fair continues through December 7 at St. Michael School. Books are available for sale before and after school.  The book fair will also be open on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday, December 2 from 10:30 AM -12:00 PM (Noon).  The book fair revenue provides books for our school library.

The month of November we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of an Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  The Thanksgiving can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate.  Children may bring non-perishable food items to the school for the food drive.  Let’s continue to keep in our prayers all the individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  The month of December we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching of Call to Family, Community, and Participation.

This Sunday, December 2, starts the season of Advent in preparation of Jesus birth.  We encourage families to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in their homes and hearts.

Saturday, December 1 the PTO is hosting a Potluck Dinner in the Church Hall immediately following the 5:00 Mass.

The Yates County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a Pancake Day on Friday, December 7 at St. Michael Church Hall.   They will serve lunch between 11AM until 1:30 PM.  The lunch price for St. Michael School students is $2.00 per child.  The event is also open in the evening from 4:30-7:00PM for twenty dollars ($20) per family, seven dollars ($7) per adult and four dollars ($4) per child ages 5-12.

The second collection, the weekend masses of December 9, is for St. Michael School.  We thank you for your generosity.  It is from your generosity that we continue to provide a solid Christian education to our students- our future leaders.

Students are needed at all of the masses around Our Lady of the Lakes on December 8 and 9 as greeters, ushers, choir members, readers, altar servers, gift bearers, etc. to represent the school for the second collection. A sign-up sheet has been sent home. If you need another, please contact Erika Holland.

There is a PTO Meeting at St. Michael School on Tuesday, December 11 from 7 to 8 PM. Please come and participate!

You are always welcome to join us at daily morning prayer at 9 AM.  We pray and sing as a faith and school community and it is a great way to start the day.  Also, you are always welcome at our monthly school mass, the next school mass is Tuesday, December 11 at 11:00 AM.

Please note that our Christmas concert is on Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 PM.  Come and join in on your favorite Christmas songs.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

God Bless,    

 Jim Toner                            

Happy Thanksgiving to the St. Michael School Community!

from,

Faculty, Staff, and Students

November 20 parent newsletter

         November 20, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

We extend a Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone.  Please enjoy the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.  We are all thankful for the many gifts God has blessed us with here at St. Michael School.  Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

It is almost here-the Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a warm invitation to all community members, alumni, school community members, and any interested individuals.  This is a great opportunity to build up a huge appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.  The committee would like to serve and sell pies at the event.  Please consider making or buying a pie for support of St. Michael School. Pies may be dropped off at Stork Insurance on Wednesday, November 21.  A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The following is some information from Mrs. Erika Stork, Turkey Trot Chairperson, in regard to parking and road closures on the day of the Turkey Trot.   “We've been getting some questions if parking on Keuka Street for the Turkey Trot will be allowed.  I wanted to let everyone know I spoke with local authorities and we will be closing Keuka Street the morning of the racefrom the school to the end of Keuka Street up by the Academy.  Local traffic only will be permitted (people who live on the street).  Church-goers for the 8 AM mass will still be able to turn onto Keuka Street and park in the back church parking lot with no problems.  This will also make the Kids Fun Run easier and safer since the kids can run in the road because the sidewalk is really bumpy.”

Pre-Registration for the Turkey Trot is Tuesday, November 20 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at St. Michael School, Tuesday, November 20 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Stork Insurance, and Wednesday, November 2 from 11:30 AM-6:00 PM at Stork Insurance.  Stork Insurance is located at 136 Main Street, Penn Yan, N.Y.

The Thanksgiving break runs from Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25.   Parent and Teacher conference days are Thursday, November 29, Friday, November 30, and Monday, December 3.  The students follow a half-day schedule on these days and are dismissed at 11:45 AM.  The Activity Center will be open following school until 5:30 PM. Please remember to send $2.50/day for lunch.

Scholastic Book Fair will be November 28 through December 7 at St. Michael School. Books are available for sale before and after school from Wednesday. November 28 through Friday, December 7.  The book fair will also be open on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday, December 2 from 10:30 AM -12:00 PM (Noon).  The book fair revenue provides books for our school library.

The month of November we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of an Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  The Thanksgiving can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate.  Let’s continue to keep in our prayers all the individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  The month of December we will focus on the Catholic Social Teaching of Call to Family, Community, and Participation.

The Yates County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a Pancake Day on Friday, December 7 at St. Michael Church Hall.   They will serve lunch between 11AM until 1:30 PM.  The lunch price for St. Michael School students is $2.00 per child.  The event is also open in the evening from 4:30-7:00PM for twenty dollars ($20) per family, seven dollars ($7) per adult and four dollars ($4) per child ages 5-12.

The second collection, the weekend masses of December 9, is for St. Michael School.  We thank you for your generosity.  It is from your generosity that we continue to provide a solid Christian Education to our students- our future leaders.

You are always welcome to join us at daily morning prayer at 9 AM.  We pray and sing as a faith and school community and it is a great way to start the day.  Also, you are always welcome at our monthly school mass, the next school mass is Tuesday, December 11 at 11:00 AM.

Please note that our Christmas concert is only four weeks after Thanksgiving on Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 PM.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

God Bless,      Jim Toner                    

November 15 parent newsletter

                         November 15, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

We are so very blessed here at St. Michael School Community.  We have dedicated students, parents, volunteers, faculty and staff that work hard in their respective roles.  The twenty-two students that performed at a recent Principal’s Retreat represented themselves, their families, and St. Michael School very well. I was so proud of their musical performance.  The Veteran’s Day celebration was well attended and we thank everyone that was involved.  It was a great day to honor the many that protect and have protected our freedoms.

School pictures and proofs need to be returned to the office by Friday, November 16. Thank you.

The Lego ® Club began on Tuesday, November 13 and continues through Tuesday, December 18.  The registration fee is $5.00 per child.  The club is held on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30 PM in St. Michael’s Church Hall.  Please call Jenn Gulick at (315)729-2307 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.  The club is open for students in grades K-5 and currently there are twenty-nine (29) students registered.

Join us for the Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a warm invitation to all community members, alumni, school community members, and any interested individuals.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.  The committee would like to serve and sell pies at the event.  Please consider making or buying a pie for support of St. Michael School.  A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The following is some information from Mrs. Erika Stork, Turkey Trot Chairperson, in regard to parking and road closures on the day of the Turkey Trot.   “We've been getting some questions if parking on Keuka Street for the Turkey Trot will be allowed.  I wanted to let everyone know I spoke with local authorities and we will be closing Keuka Street the morning of the racefrom the school to the end of Keuka Street up by the Academy.  Local traffic only will be permitted (people who live on the street).  Church-goers for the 8 AM mass will still be able to turn onto Keuka Street and park in the back church parking lot with no problems.  This will also make the Kids Fun Run easier and safer since the kids can run in the road because the sidewalk is really bumpy.”

Pre-Registration for the Turkey Trot is Tuesday, November 20 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at St. Michael School.

The Thanksgiving break runs from Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25.   Parent and Teacher conference days are Thursday, November 29, Friday, November 30, and Monday, December 3.  The students follow a half-day schedule on these days and are dismissed at 11:45 AM.  The Activity Center will be open following school until 5:30 PM.

Scholastic Book Fair will be November 28 through December 7 at St. Michael School. More information about the fair, including hours, will be sent home soon.

The month of November we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of an Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  The Thanksgiving can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate.  Let’s continue to keep in our prayers all the individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

The Yates County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a Pancake Day on Friday, December 7 at St. Michael Church Hall.   They will serve lunch between 11AM until 1:30 PM.  The lunch price for St. Michael School students is $2.00 per child.  The event is also open in the evening from 4:30-7:00PM for twenty dollars ($20) per family, seven dollars ($7) per adult and four dollars ($4) per child ages 5-12.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

God Bless,            Jim Toner                   

November 8th parent newsletter

         November 8, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Again, we extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11 AM at our flag pole (weather permitting).  We will hold the event inside the school if the weather is poor.  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit.  

Twenty-two students are going to represent Saint Michael School at an upcoming Principal’s Retreat.   The students are going to perform a short ten minute musical presentation at the November 9 Principal’s Meeting at the Esperanza Mansion. The selected students will ride a Penn Yan school bus to and from the event accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Kraemer, Music Teacher.  We will need a few parent volunteers to accompany the singers.  The bus will depart St. Michael School promptly at 11:30 AM and leave the Mansion by 12:30 PM.   I remind the students that they represent themselves, their families, and St. Michael School. The students will eat lunch at the event.

School pictures and proofs need to be returned to the office by Friday, November 16. Thank you.

The Lego ® Club begins on Tuesday November 13 and continues through Tuesday, December 18.  The registration fee is $5.00 per child.  The club is held on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30 PM in St. Michael’s Church Hall.  Please call Jenn Gulick at (315)729-2307 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.  The club is open for students in grades K-5.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a warm invitation to all community members, alumni, school community members, and any interested individuals.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.  The committee would like to serve and sell pies at the event.  Please consider making or buying a pie for support of St. Michael School.  A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

Pre-Registration for the Turkey Trot is Tuesday, November 20 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at St. Michael School.

The Thanksgiving break runs from Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25.   Parent and Teacher conference days are Thursday, November 29, Friday November 30, and Monday, December 3.  The students follow a half-day schedule on these days and are dismissed at 11:45 AM.  The Activity Center will be open following school until 5:30 PM.

The month of November we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of an Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  The Thanksgiving can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate.  Let’s continue to keep in our prayers all the individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.    

 God Bless,   

  Jim Toner                     

November 1 parent newsletter

      November 1, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

We wish a happy All Saints Day to everyone.  Last week we celebrated Healthy Heroes Week.  Today we celebrate some heroes of our faith - saints.  We will especially remember souls of the faithful departed and family members of St. Michael School Community over the past 131 years on All Souls Day, November 2, 2012.

The Halloween parade inside the school was a total delight to witness.  During morning announcements we talked about Halloween safety tips.

A special thank you to all the individuals that volunteered during last week’s Healthy Heroes activities.  The entire school community enjoyed Zumba, bike ride or walk, and students creating and performing their own healthy hero skits.  The students performed their skits for the entire school. 

Let’s keep in our prayers all the individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  As you know, several people lost their lives including many who were rescuing others.  A reminder to everyone that St. Michael School follows the weather emergency delay or closing procedures of Penn Yan Central School District.

We remind everyone that this Sunday, November 4 at 2AM we return to daylight standard time (spring forward, fall back).

Again, we extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11 AM at our flag pole (weather permitting).  We will hold the event inside the school if the weather is poor.  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit.  

Students are going to audition to represent Saint Michael School at an upcoming Principal’s Retreat.   The auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday November 5/6. The selected students are going to perform a short, ten-minute musical presentation at the November 9 Principal’s Meeting at the Esperanza Mansion. The selected students will ride a Penn Yan school bus to and from the event accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Kraemer, Music Teacher.  We will need a few parent volunteers to accompany the singers.  The bus will depart St. Michael School promptly at 11:30 AM and leave the Mansion by 12:30 PM.

Innisbrook is scheduled to ship items on Monday, November 5.  Thank you to everyone who helped and/or purchased items for this school fundraiser.  Although we did not reach our goal, we exceeded last year’s amount total and raised over five thousand dollars.

The Keuka College Chemistry Club and Chi Beta Phi team has extended an invitation to children in grades 3 through 5 for a day of fun science experiments and math games.  This event is held Saturday, November 3 at 12 noon at Keuka College. 

All individuals are invited to special mass on the Feast of St. Andrew, Friday, November 30 at 12 noon.  The blessing of the new church bell at St. Michael Church will take place on that date with refreshments to follow in the church hall.  The school is operating on an early dismissal schedule on that day as it is also parent teacher conference day.  The conference days are November 29 & 30 (Thursday and Friday) and December 3 (Monday).  Father Stan, Pastor, would like as many children in attendance as possible.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a warm invitation to all community members, alumni, school community members, and any interested individuals.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.  Please note that the registration fees go up after November 5.  Also, the committee is only guaranteeing t-shirts to those who sign up by November 5.   The committee would like to serve and sell pies at the event.  Please consider making or buying a pie for support of St. Michael School. A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The month of November we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of an Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  The Thanksgiving can food drive is one way we can help care for the less fortunate.  We encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right and responsibility to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6. 

Did you know that every weekly newsletter is also available online at http://stmichaelschoolpy.com/?  Please look under the recent news category section for the newsletters.  Please feel free to forward the link to family and friends of St. Michael School.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.     God Bless,     Jim Toner 

St. Michael School 5K Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk presented by Finger Lakes Realty

For additional information on the first annual Turkey Trot visit:

http://stmikesrun.wordpress.com/

October 25 parent newsletter

  October 25, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

A reminder-Monday, October 29 is a half day early dismissal for staff development.  The Activity Center will open at 11:45 until 5:30 PM. Students should either bring their own lunches or $2.50 cash for pizza.

Also, if you have not had the opportunity to do so, please return the requested documents found at the end of the parent/student handbook.  The three documents are the receipt of the handbook, model release form, and the request for pesticide application notification form.  Families only need to complete one of each of the forms; place all students’ names on each respective form.

The backpack program and food for the needy program has reminded us for the need of clean, empty egg cartons.  We have set a goal of collecting 100 empty egg cartons for this program.  They have farmers willing to donate eggs but there is a need for the egg cartons.  Please send these cartons to the school with your child (ren).

Again, we extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11 AM at our flag pole (weather permitting).  We will hold the event inside the school if the weather is poor.  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit.

Students are going to audition to represent Saint Michael School at an upcoming Principal’s Retreat. All Diocese of Rochester Principals are meeting at the Esperanza Mansion on Friday, November 9. The selected students are going to perform a short ten minute musical presentation.    This is a great opportunity for our students to represent our school to the visiting Principals and Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools Staff. The selected students will ride a Penn Yan school bus to and from the event accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Kraemer, Music Teacher.  We will need a few parent volunteers to accompany the singers.  The bus will depart St. Michael School promptly at 11:30 AM and leave the Mansion by 12:30 PM.

Innisbrook is scheduled to ship items on Monday, November 5.  There are some orders that have not been paid for. We will cancel any orders not paid by October 30, 2012 by 3 PM.  The school is held financially responsible for any items that have not been paid and are shipped.  Please turn in any monies owed immediately.  We want individuals to receive items they want to purchase.  Again thank you to everyone who helped and/or purchased items for this school fundraiser.

The PTO is sponsoring a Movie Night.  The Lorax movie will be shown here in the school.  Refreshments will be for sale as well.  The movie is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 with show time at 6:30 PM.

The Box Tops for Education program has a deadline of Monday, October 29.  Please send any box tops in with your

child (ren) prior to that date.

The Lions & Rotary Service Clubs of Penn Yan are hosting a Halloween Party for all Elementary and Preschool age children on Wednesday, October 31from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at St. Michael Church Hall. There will be games, refreshments and treats. Free cider and donuts will be provided by the Penn Yan Fire Department.

The Keuka College Chemistry Club and Chi Beta Phi team has extended an invitation to children in grades 3 through 5 for a day of fun science experiments and math games.  This event is held Saturday, November 3 at 12 noon at Keuka College. 

All individuals are invited to special mass on the Feast of St. Andrew, Friday, November 30 at 12 noon.  The blessing of the new church bell at St. Michael Church will take place on that date with refreshments to follow in the church hall.  The school is operating on an early dismissal schedule on that day as it is also parent teacher conference day.  The conference days are November 29 & 30 (Thursday and Friday) and December 3^rd (Monday).  Father Stan, Pastor, would like as many children in attendance as possible.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a warm invitation to all community members, alumni, school community members, and any interested individuals.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.   A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The month of October we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.  The month of November we are focusing on Option for the Poor and Vulnerable.  We encourage all eligible voters to exercise their right and responsibility to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6^th. 

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.   God Bless,     Jim Toner                

October 18,  2012 parent newsletter

  October 18, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

 The fourth annual Autumn Dinner Circle reception and meals was Saturday, October 13^th.  A special thank you is extended to all the individuals that hosted dinners, prepared the welcoming reception, and that attended the dinner.  A thank you is also extended to those individuals that could not attend the event but sent a contribution to the school. The welcoming reception was a great opportunity to meet people and share conversation and refreshments prior to the dinner.  .  I had the opportunity to enjoy Fr. Jack’s meal and hospitality along with ten other guests.  It was a delightful evening.

Again, we extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11 A.M. at our flag pole (weather permitting).  We will hold the event inside the School if the weather is poor.  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit.

Students are going to audition to represent Saint Michael School at an upcoming Principal’s Retreat. All Diocese of Rochester Principals are meeting at the Esperanza Mansion on Friday, November 9^th. The selected students are going to perform a short ten minute musical presentation.    This is a great opportunity for our students to represent our school to the visiting Principals and Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools Staff. The selected students will ride a Penn Yan school bus to and from the event accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Kraemer, Music Teacher.  We will need a few parent volunteers to accompany the singers.  The bus will depart St. Michael School promptly at 11:30 AM and leave the Mansion by 12:30 PM.

We will start the interview process for an Art teacher soon.  Mrs. Pat Lampson has agreed to work as a Substitute Teacher with the art program in the meantime.

The PTO is sponsoring a Movie Night.  The Lorax movie will be shown here in the school.  Refreshments will be for sale as well.  The movie is scheduled for Saturday, October 27^th with show time at 6:30 P.M.

Recently, several fifth grade students requested that we hold a Healthy Heroes Week.  This is a week of fun activities, healthy eating and limited television and video game involvement.  Mrs. Erin Mattison, PE Teacher and students have agreed on a collection of activities for the week of October 22.  Please see the reverse side of this newsletter for the schedule of activities.

The Box Tops for Education program has a deadline of Monday, October 29.  Please send any box tops in with your child (ren) prior to that date.

The Keuka College Chemistry Club and Chi Beta Phi team has extended an invitation to children in grades 3 through 5 for a day of fun science experiments and math games.  This event is held Saturday, November 3^rd at 12 noon at Keuka College.  Please refer to the flyer for more details.

A special thanks to the students and volunteers that assisted with the Golf Club. The last golf outing was this past Wednesday, October 17^th.   The students had an enjoyable time and possibly will be future participants in our annual July Golf Tournament.  FORE!

A few reminders:

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a special thank you to Finger Lakes Realty and others for sponsoring this event.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.   A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The month of October we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.  We remind students that they have responsibilities here at school, responsibilities at home, and within the community.  We thank you for encouraging our students to live up to their responsibilities.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.   

God Bless,     

Jim Toner                             

October 11 parent newsletter

  October 11, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Welcome to autumn.  The fourth annual Autumn Dinner Circle welcome reception is this Saturday, October 13 at 6:15 P.M. at St. Michael Church Hall. Individuals will then proceed to their dinner locations for great food and fellowship. This is a fundraising event for St. Michael School.  Individuals may either host a dinner or join in as a guest at one of the many local dinner circles.   A donation of $50.00 per person is requested and more information is available by calling the school or Gloria Long at (315) 536-7820.

The faculty had performed a Community Service Project on Tuesday, October 9 by helping with the Food for the Needy Program here in Penn Yan.  It was a great opportunity to pay back to our community.   Earlier in the day we attended daily mass and we enjoyed lunch at Milly’s Pantry in the Pinwheel Market.  We also toured the facility.  This is an excellent program in our community and it was truly our honor to help in a small way.

We extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11 A.M. at our flag pole (weather permitting).  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit.  I have an all day meeting on that date so Dr. Jim Tette, Retired St. Michael School Principal, will attend on my behalf.  Fr. Stan will join in the ceremony, too.  I also have a call to Mr. Dave Paddock, Retired St. Michael School Principal, asking for his assistance as well.

We are looking for an art teacher, especially an individual certified by NYS Department of Education.  Please have any interested candidates forward their resume, cover letter, three references, and copy of their NYS Certification to my attention.  To date, I have received a few applications and will start the interview process soon.  Mrs. Pat Lampson has agreed to currently run the art program.

The Diocese of Rochester Catholic Schools Partners Fall 2012 Newsletter is also being sent home today.  This publication comes out twice a year and reinforces the partnership that families and schools have in educating young people.

The results of the drawing for the Innisbrook raffle prizes (displayed at the Back to School night) are on the reverse side of this newsletter.  We appreciate all the effort that parents and children placed into this fundraiser.  The final totals are being calculated. We know we did exceed last year’s total and we do extend a thank you to everyone involved.  Although it appears we did not meet our goal, we earned over five thousand dollars for the arts program.

A couple of note items on the school calendar: Monday, April 29, 2013 there is no school for Penn Yan Schools or St. Michael School.   The conference day scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2013 is a regular school day. 

The PTO is sponsoring a Movie Night.  The Lorax movie will be shown here in the school.  Refreshments will be for sale as well.  The movie is scheduled for Saturday, October 27^th with show time at 6:30 P.M.

A few reminders:

Individual school pictures were taken today, Thursday, October 11.  The school-wide picture will be taken on Friday, October 12.  Please have your child (ren) wear their regular school uniform.

Band lessons are held on Mondays and the students will be pulled from their regular classes.  The first band lesson will be on Monday, October 15.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a special thank you to Finger Lakes Realty and others for sponsoring this event.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well. There is a blog site for this event and is available at www.stmikesrun.wordpress.com.   A special thanks to the committee working hard on the preparations for this event. 

The month of October we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.  We remind students that they have responsibilities here at school and responsibilities at home and within the community.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.   

God Bless,     

Jim Toner                             

October 4 parent newsletter

October 4, 2012

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Welcome to autumn.  We extend a special belated Yom Kipper to our Jewish friends and neighbors.  We talked about Yom Kipper and Rosh Hashanah during morning announcements on those Jewish Holy Days.  We want our students to have a good understanding of the many faiths and cultures that exist here in Penn Yan and within our Country.

The fourth annual Autumn Dinner Circle fundraiser event welcome reception is Saturday, October 13 at 6:15 P.M. at St. Michael Church Hall. Individuals will then proceed to their dinner locations for great food and fellowship. This is a fundraising event for St. Michael School.  Individuals may either host a dinner or join in as a guest at one of the many local dinner circles.   A donation of $50.00 per person is requested and more information is available by calling the school or Gloria Long at (315) 536.7820.

We extend a special call to any and all Veterans to come and join us for a special Veteran Day celebration on Friday, November 9, at 11A.M.at our flag pole (weather permitting).  Please call the office so that we may be prepared for your visit. 

We are looking for an art teacher, especially an individual certified by NYS Department of Education.  Please have any interested candidates forward their resume, cover letter, three references, and copy of their NYS Certification.  Our teachers are required to be certified just like the public school teachers.  All of our teachers are either certified or working toward their certification.  I also hold both administrative and several teaching endorsements here in New York.  As you may know, our students also take the regular NYS grade level standardized tests in grades 3-5.  We follow many of the same requirements as the public schools.

A few reminders:

Parents and Guardians, if you have not done so already, please complete and return the forms found in the Parent/Student Handbook: Model Release Form (page 16), Pesticide Application Policy (page 18), and Receipt of Parent-Student Handbook (page 20). You may list all of your children on each form so you do not have to complete multiple forms.

Parents and Guardians, please call Mrs. Erika Holland, Administrative Assistant, by 9:00 A.M. if your child is absent, arriving late, or leaving early on any particular day.

Please remember the students will be out of school from Friday, October 5 through Tuesday, October 9 and return to school on Wednesday, October 10.   The faculty is performing a Community Service Project on Tuesday, October 9 and will be helping the Food for the Needy Program here in Penn Yan as an opportunity to pay back to our community.  Have a save and happy Columbus Day weekend.

Individual school pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 11 with a school-wide picture taken on Friday, October 12.  Please have your child (ren) wear their regular school uniforms on both days.

Band lessons are held on Mondays and the students will be pulled from their regular classes.  The first band lesson will be on Monday, October 15.

We are finishing up with the Innisbrook Sales Program and have set our school net income at $6,500.00 to help cover the cost of the arts. Last year we netted four thousand dollars.  The Innisbrook event has been extended through Sunday evening for internet sales.   Students were awarded prizes during morning announcements.  Any additional prizes, if qualified, will be sent to the students in their student packets.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22.  We extend a special thank you to Finger Lakes Realty for sponsoring this event.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well.  Congratulations are extended to fifth grader Maddie Flynn who designed the t-shirt logo for the event (see reverse side).

The month of October we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.  Discussions of these social teachings are taking place in the classroom and during morning announcements.  A bulletin board display in the school reminds all of us of the Social Teachings.  The month of November we will focus on Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, especially appropriate during Thanksgiving Food Drives.

We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.   God Bless,        Jim Toner               

Parent Newsletter September 27

September 27, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Welcome to autumn.  It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of the fourth week.  A special thank you is extended to the parents and guardians that showed up for the Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 26^th.  Also, thank you to the teachers in preparing a presentation to the parents.  A sampling of the students’ work was also on display.

Our congratulations and prayers are extended to our third grade teacher, Ms. Kristin Basler who was recently married to Mr. James Burch. We now can say Mrs. Kristin Burch was presented with a banner signed by all the students and staff at St. Michael School prior to her special day.

Our congratulations and prayers are also extended to Mrs. Anna Hurley, first grade teacher.  She recently celebrated her fifteen years of teaching service to the St. Michael School Community.  We thank Mrs. Hurley for her continuous service to our students.  A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to her at a recent faculty meeting signed by Fr. Stan and myself.

The fourth annual Autumn Dinner Circle fundraiser event welcome reception is Saturday, October 13 at 6:15PM at St. Michael Church Hall.   Individuals will then proceed to their dinner locations for great food and fellowship. This is a fundraising event for St. Michael School.  Individuals may either host a dinner or join in as a guest at one of the many local dinner circles.   A donation of $50.00 per person is requested and more information is available by calling the school or Gloria Long on (315) 536.7820.

 A few reminders:

Please also join us for our first monthly school mass on Friday, September 28^th at 11 AM in St. Michael Church.  We will honor the feast day of our patron saint, St. Michael.   

The PTO is planning a pot luck dinner on Friday, September 28^th

Please remember the students will be out of school from Friday, October 5th through Tuesday, October 9th and return to school on Wednesday, October 10^th.   Have a save and happy Columbus Day Weekend.

Individual school pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 11 with a school wide picture taken on Friday, October 12.  Please have your child (ren) wear their regular school uniforms on both days.

Band lessons are held on Mondays and the students are pulled from their regular classes.  The first band lesson will be on Monday, October 15^th.

We are continuing with the Innisbrook Sales Program and have set our school net income at $6,500.00 to help cover the cost of the arts. Last year we netted four thousand dollars.  We are running the program through Thursday, October 4^th.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning, November 22nd.  We extend a special thank you to Finger Lakes Realty for sponsoring this event.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well.

The month of October we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of Rights and Responsibilities.  Discussions of these social teachings are taking place in the classroom and during morning announcements.  A bulletin board display in the school reminds all of us of the Social Teachings.

 We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.

 God Bless,              

Jim Toner

September 20 parent newsletter

September 20, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Fall is just a few days away.  The leaves are changing and the students continue to grow in their knowledge of moral responsibilities and in their academic areas.

Several teachers were involved in interviewing for a Music Teacher and a Spanish Teacher for the 2012-13 school year.  The teacher candidates also auditioned in front our students. We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Jennifer Kraemer, Music Teacher and Mr. Danny Brown, Spanish Teacher to our School Community.  Mrs. Kraemer has her Master’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Oregon.  Her most recent experience was working in Penn Yan and Bath School Districts.    Mr. Brown has his Master’s Degree from Middlebury College, Vermont in French Culture and Second Language Teaching.  He recently was teaching at the Chapin School in New York City.

There was a band recruitment assembly on Thursday, September 13, 2012 for 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th graders.  The deadline for signup was today.  Band lessons are held on Mondays and the students are pulled from their regular classes.  The first band lesson will be on Monday, October 15^th.

Individual school pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 11 with a school wide picture taken on Friday, October 12.  Please have your child (ren) wear their regular school uniforms on both days.

The Christmas Concert, scheduled for middle of December, will be Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the main church.  The original date conflicts with the Penn Yan High School Concert date.  Please note this on your calendars. 

There was an Innisbrook Sales Program Assembly on Wednesday, September 19^th. As stated in our last newsletter, we are setting our school net income goal for the Innisbrook Sales Program, which includes wrapping paper and other items, at $6,500.00 to help cover the cost of the arts. Last year we netted four thousand dollars.  Our students need your help.  We thank you for your involvement with your child (ren)’s education.

The Finger Lakes Realty 5K Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning.  We extend a special thank you to Finger Lakes Realty for sponsoring this event.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal and have a good time as well.

The PTO is planning a pot luck dinner on Friday, September 28^th-details to follow. 

This month of September we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of the Life and Dignity of the Human Person.  In October, we will focus on Rights and Responsibilities.  Discussions of these social teachings are taking place in the classroom and during morning announcements.

The Penn Yan Central School District will continue to cater our hot lunch program for our students.  The cost is $2.50 per child per day.  The hot meals will be the same items served to the public school children.  Milk is also available for an additional $.25 per student per day. We need to purchase milk directly from a separate vendor.  Each milk option costs a separate amount with the average being $.25 per carton per day.    

As stated in our last newsletter, the Penn Yan School Board, at their September 5^th meeting, approved of two additional half days for this school year.  The two days are Monday, September 24^th and Monday, October 29^th.  Both of these days are for professional staff development.  A copy of the letter I received from Mr. Hamilton, Superintendent of Penn Yan Schools, is on the reverse side of this letter.  The day care facility will be open immediately after school until 5:30 PM.  Students should either bring their own lunch or $2.50 cash for pizza.  A sign up sheet is in the Activity Center.

 A reminder- Back to School Night is on Wednesday, September 26 between 6-7PM.  Teachers will be in their classrooms to meet and greet and define their classroom expectations.  Please also join us for our first monthly school mass on Friday, September 28^th at 11 AM in St. Michael Church.  We will honor the feast day of our patron saint, St. Michael.  The scheduled school masses for 2012-13 school year are: Friday, September 28, Tuesday, October 16, Thursday, November 1 (All Saints Day), Tuesday, December 11, Tuesday, January 8, Friday, February 1, Tuesday, March 12, Tuesday, April 16, Thursday, May 9 (Ascension Thursday).  Ashes will be distributed after morning prayers on Wednesday, February 13 (Ash Wednesday).  All school masses begin at 11AM.

 We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.  God Bless,          Jim Toner, Principal

September 13 parent newsletter

September 13, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

The school year is well under way.  The students are very involved in their classrooms with praying, learning, and sharing.  It is a total delight to watch the teachers and students interact with each other in an engaging environment.

We extend a happy belated grandparents’ day to our Grandparents.  Grandparent’s day was Sunday, September 9, 2012.  The school community sang happy birthday to the Blessed Mother on Friday, September 7^th.  Mother Mary’s birthday, the Nativity of the Blessed Mother was September 8^th.  Yesterday, September 12, 2012 we honored the Most Holy Name of Mary.

We are interviewing for a Music Teacher and a Spanish Teacher for the 2012-13 school year.  Also, some grant funding for our art program has been lost but we are working hard to maintain the same level of instruction and involvement with the program.  The arts is a vital part of our educational program here at St. Michael School.  The students’ opportunity to express themselves through art is very important.  We are recommending our school net income goal for the Innisbrook Sales Program that includes wrapping paper and other items be set at $6,500.00 to help cover the cost of the arts. Last year we netted four thousand dollars.  Our students need your help.  We thank you for your involvement with your child (ren)’s education.

The Turkey Trot art contest, conducted by the PTO is underway.  A few entries have already been submitted.  This 5k Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving morning.  This is a great opportunity to build up a great appetite for your family meal.  The PTO is planning a pot luck dinner on Friday, September 28^th-details to follow.

This month of September we are focusing on the Catholic Social Teaching of the Life and Dignity of the Human Person.  In October, we will focus on Rights and Responsibilities.  Please be patient as we develop this program.  Our special prayer service on September 11^th honored the human lives lost on that tragic day.  The School Community honored our first responders as we recalled the eleventh anniversary.   The 9:00 AM School Prayer Service was attended by several local first responders and Pastor Father Stan.  A special thanks to the Johnson Costello American Legion Post #355, Penn Yan; they donated American flags for the students.

The Penn Yan Central School District will continue to cater a hot lunch program for our students.  The cost is $2.50 per child per day.  The hot meals will be the same items served to the public school children.  Milk is also available for an additional $.25 per student per day.  Again, we are still in need for lunch and recess volunteers; please call the school office if you can help. 

The Penn Yan School Board at their September 5^th meeting approved of two additional half days for this school year.  The two days are Monday, September 24^th and Monday, October 29^th.  Both of these days are for professional staff development.  We follow the Penn Yan School District calendar as they bus most of our students to and from school.  An updated calendar is on the back side of this letter.

Again, thank you to all those who contributed to the second collection at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Community for St. Michael School over Labor Day Weekend.  The collection total was six thousand two hundred eighteen dollars ($6,218.25).  We thank you for your generosity and prayers.

A reminder- Back to School Night is on Wednesday, September 26 between 6-7PM.  Teachers will be in their classrooms to meet and greet and define their classroom expectations.  Please also join us for our first monthly school mass on Friday, September 28^th at 11 AM in St. Michael Church.  We will honor the feast day of our patron saint; St. Michael.  The actual feast day of St. Michael is Saturday, September 29^th.

 We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.            

God Bless, 

Jim Toner

September 6 newsletter

September 6, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

Welcome to our 131^st   school year.  The tradition of academic excellence in a Catholic centered, values-based learning environment is important to our school community as we prepare students to continue being productive and responsible citizens in the 21^st century.

One of our goals here at St. Michael School is to improve communication with our members.  We will have a weekly take home Thursday flyer(s), newsletter, or some other document.  Teachers may also communicate with you by email, phone, or some other means.   Please also visit our school website for school information; the web address is http://stmichaelschoolpy.com/. 

Please welcome Mrs. Erika Holland as our new Administrative Assistant.  She is the friendly face and voice of the school.  Mrs. Connie Murphy retired after over five years as Administrative Assistant.  Thank you to the individuals that attended her retirement party after daily mass on August 30^th.  We are still looking for a Music Teacher and a Spanish Teacher for the 2012-13 school year.  We are still looking for volunteers and substitute teachers, if interested, call Mrs. Holland.

This school year we are focusing on the seven social teachings of the Catholic Church throughout our daily lives.  The teachers have decided on the following monthly themes for this school year.

Please look for more details as we develop this program.  Fr. Leo Reinhardt presented a talk on the social teachings to our faculty orientation on Thursday, August 30, 2012.

The Penn Yan Central School District will continue to cater a hot lunch program for our students.  The cost is $2.50 per child per day.  The hot meals will be the same items served to the public school children.  Again, We are still in need for lunch and recess volunteers; please call the school office if you can help.

This past weekend, the second collection at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Community, was specifically for St. Michael School.  We thank you for your generosity and prayers.  On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 the School Community will honor our first responders as we recall the eleventh anniversary of that tragic day.  The 9 AM School Prayer Service will honor all those who lost their lives or lost loved ones.

You are invited to Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 26 between 6-7PM.  Teachers will be in their classrooms to meet and greet and define their classroom expectations.  Please also join us for our first monthly school mass on Friday, September 28^th at 11 AM in St. Michael Church.  We will honor the feast day of our patron saint-St. Michael.  The actual feast day of St. Michael is Saturday, September 29^th.  We thank you for your continued support and prayers for St. Michael School Community.               

God Bless,

James Toner, Principal                            

August 14 Letter to School Community

August 14, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

            I hope and pray that you are having a relaxing and safe summer vacation.  The half way point of school summer vacation was just a couple of days ago.   Summer goes so fast but it is certainly a great time to enjoy family, friends, and the outdoors.  Today is the completion of my first week as School Principal and I am delighted to join the St. Michael’s School Community as we continue on our faith journey together.  I look forward to meeting and working with the families, staff/faculty, and especially the children; as we provide Christian witness to our community and our world.  I invite you to stop by and say hello. 

            Let me introduce myself.  Irecently served as a Business Faculty Member at EBI Career College in Vestal New York.  Previously I was Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Athletic and Activity Program Coordinator with Broome County Catholic Charities.  My fifteen years of teaching experience include working with students from kindergarten through adult learners including several years with the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia Catholic Schools.  I also worked as Director of Youth/Student Activities in combination with my teaching roles.  I hold many administrative and teaching endorsements in New York and other states. 

            I had the opportunity to meet several children in the school during the school tour of the interview process and recently during the summer enrichment program.  I am honored to have an influence on their lives and help you develop them into being responsible Christians Witnesses and Examples.

Mr. Dave Paddock retired after three years of faithful service to our School Community Family.  Dave, like many of you, is enjoying the Olympic Games.  He witnessed the games first hand in London, England.  Mr. Paddock cheered on our USA teams in their events.            

Mrs. Connie Murphy, School’s Administrative Assistant, will also retire at the end of August.  Connie served the school for six years and will certainly be missed by everyone. I chaired the selection committee that selected a new Administrative Assistant, Erica Holland.  She will begin later this month.  Also, Mrs. Paulina Garcia-Reid, Spanish Teacher worked on a volunteer basis with our students.  She will be devoting full time to her business.  The SMS family wishes her well and thanks her for her dedicated service.  I am investigating a replacement for her skillful teaching talent.

Please stay safe and continue to enjoy your summertime.  The 2012-13 School Year is approaching fast.  The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4, 2012.                                                   

God Bless,

                                                                                                            James Toner, Principal

August 27 letter to School Community

 August 27, 2012

 Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Friends of Saint Michael School (SMS),

            Thank you for welcoming me with open arms here at St. Michael’s School and the Penn Yan Community.  As I meet individuals throughout the local neighborhood; I come to realize how many people are connected to the St. Michael’s School Community-a tradition of over 130 years.

            First out I would like to thank all the individuals involved with the fifteenth annual St. Michael’s School Golf Tournament.  The committee presented the school a check in the amount of approximately $11,500.  One hundred forty golfers enjoyed the perfect golf weather-sunny and blue skies.  Many participants won door prizes with all available teachers present and active in the day’s activities.  The sponsors, almost one hundred in total, were greatly appreciated for their support and participation in the event.  Fr. Stan and Fr. Jack participated in the tournament among countless others.

            I have met several educators from the Penn Yan Central School District.  They are very interested in our children continuing to be successful in their educational endeavors.  Parents and Guardians-I am grateful that you have placed your child (ren) here at St. Michael’s School.  I recognize there are some educational options available and am pleased that you have the confidence and trust in the St. Michael’s Faculty and Staff. We, faculty, staff, and students, will share in our faith and academic journey together.  All of the teachers here are either New York State Certified or working toward their certification and most of us have our Master’s Degree.

            On the reverse side of this letter is the school calendar for 2012-13 school year.  St. Michael’s School generally follows the Penn Yan Central School District (PYCSD) Calendar.  Please remember that if PYCSD is closed or delayed due to weather or road conditions, St. Michael’s School follows suit; please check local TV and/or radio stations.

            The kindergarten open house was Monday August 20^th and I had the opportunity to meet many of the children and their parents.  I enjoyed eating snacks with the children and the children were using their creative talents and skills on arts and craft activities.  The PTO met on Tuesday, August 21 and members have incredible enthusiasm and spirit for the school and plans for upcoming events.  Please get involved with their events and thank them for to their ideas and events.  Their next meeting is Tuesday, September 11^th at 7PM.

            I would like to invite you to volunteer in your child (ren)’s school.  Volunteers are vital to the success of the students and our school.  Enclosed is information about our SMS Family Obligation fundraising activity.  As you may know, all Diocesan employees and volunteers must complete the required Creating a Safe Environment Training.  This training is to protect all children.  This training is available online at http://ec.dor.org with the username:  IT20 and the password:  rochester.  Please print out the certificate, keep a copy and submit a copy to the school office.  Volunteers are needed for lunch and recess duty, silent reading time, front desk coverage, special events and fund raising activities, receptions, class level volunteers, and other areas.

      Please stay safe and continue to enjoy your last few days of summer.  The 2012-13 School Year is approaching fast.  The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4, 2012.                                                

God Bless,

James Toner, Principal

   FACULTY AND STAFF 2012-13

Principal                                  Mr. James Toner

Administrative Assistant          Mrs. Erika Holland

Pre-School Teacher                 Mrs. Erin Mattison

Pre-School Aide                      Mrs. Cathy Matulewicz

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher        Mrs. Gail Viele

Teacher Aides                           Mrs. Lisa Cramer

                                                Mrs. Cathy Matulewicz

Kindergarten Teacher                Mrs. JoAnne Coutlee 

Grade 1                                     Ms. Anna Hurley

Grade 2                                    Mrs. Eileen Wunder

Grade 3                                    Ms. Kristin Basler

Grade 4                                   Mr. Keith Prather                

Grade 5                                   Mr. Keith Prather

Classroom Aide                      Mrs. Lisa Cramer

Activity Center Director          Ms. Kandi Koek

Maintenance                            Mrs. Bonnie Basler

Physical Education                   Mrs. Erin Mattison

Music                                      TBD

Band                                       Mr. John Pratt

Library                                   Mrs. Elizabeth Castner

Technology Coordinator         Mrs. Eileen Wunder   

Spanish                                    TBD