January 10, 2012

Dear Parents,

        After a beautiful celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, we continue our journey through January.  And like the Magi, we look to the star to guide us. Catholic Schools Week takes place during the last week of the month.  We traditionally look forward to Open House to see our own child’s progress and classroom and perhaps to check out what lies ahead for the next year. This year I would ask that perhaps you consider how you might help with our enrollment concerns.  Is there a neighbor or friend or a family member you might bring along on the evening of February 2?   We need to share the good news about our school.

                        In God’s love,
                        Sr. Judy


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Read:  Matthew 2:1-12
Listen to the Word:  As you listen to this familiar story again today, what one word or THOUGHT struck you? What image did you take away from this reading?
Theme:  The mystery of the incarnation-Jesus is a gift to all Humanity.
Question:  The star guided the Magi to Jesus.  What are the people or events who have  guided you in your Relationship with Jesus?
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CALENDAR:
    Jan. 10        Hawaiian Raffle tickets sent home
    Jan. 13        School Mass-8 a.m.
    Jan. 16        Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No School
    Jan. 17        Progress Reports distributed
    Jan. 21        Work Party
    Jan. 28        Catholic Schools Week Mass-9 a.m./ All are welcome!
    Feb. 2         Open House-6:00

CHECK YOUR MAILBOX:  An important “State of the School” letter will be mailed to all families this week. Please watch your mailbox for this important information.

OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Earn hours helping at Open House on February 2.  We need parents and grandparents who would like to set up, direct visitors, and lead tours.  Email your name and phone number to jmigneault@stjeromewestchester.org to sign up.

HAWAIIAN RAFFLE: Raffle tickets go home this week with your child.  This is one of our school’s major fundraisers, and it earns you dollar-for dollar credit toward your family fundraising obligation!  Parents, read carefully the information sheet in your Hawaiian Raffle packet.  Students can earn a non-uniform dress day, cash prizes, and movie passes for each week they sell a sheet of tickets!  
 
SELL HAWAIIAN RAFFLE TICKETS: Students are invited to sell Hawaiian Raffle tickets to our St. Jerome parishioners after each Mass the weekend of Jan. 21 & 22.  Parents, come with your child and earn participation hours!  If you're interested, please contact Diane Wade at (323) 377-8095 or by email at DiDldy@aol.com . Aloha!
 
CONGRATULATIONS: Msgr. Norm commissioned new altar servers this past Sunday. Congratulations to our new servers: Elijah Hodge, Kazuo Black, Julia Mueller, Ryan Robertson, Joshua Umeh and Mackenzie Williams. We thank you for your dedication and service to our community.

EXTENDED CARE PAYMENTS: If you do not pay extended care through SMART Tuition, your payments are due on the 10th of the month. A late fee will apply for any payments made after the 10th.

WE NEED A MORNING SCRIP VOLUNTEER (to hand out special scrip orders)
Available Position:
Wed, Thurs. & Fri.(usually 3rd or 4th week)
7:45am - 8:15am (in the Art Room)
Great way to meet new families
Easy & Relaxing
Earn 1 1/2 hrs/month
Ready to sign up? contact Lisa Harris (323)-481-0242

ST. JEROME SCHOOL RECYCLING: Our St. Jerome School Recycling Program is in full swing! Bring ALL your bottles and cans!  Our school recycling program is designed to educate our children about the importance of recycling by encouraging them to make recycling a part of their everyday lives.  Every Friday you will be able to drop off your bottles and cans via carpool drop off/pick up or walk it up to one of our designated receptacles on the school grounds.  If you would like to become one of our Recycling Volunteers, please contact renett.young@ymail.com.

Quote for the Week:

 “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

                            Aristotle

2012 Hawaii Raffle Parent Letter

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