School Newsletter: February 28, 2020

“God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking His mercy.”   -Pope Francis

February 28, 2020

Dear Star Parents and Families,
                                                                                             
This week was packed full of school events! The week started with our Middle School students traveling to Bainbridge Island to participate with St. Cecilia’s and Queen of Angel’s Middle School students in a NET retreat. The retreat was a success and the kids really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the parents who helped transport the kids to St. Cecilia’s.
 
Tuesday was our Open House and the annual Science Fair. If you missed these events, you missed out on some great science projects. The kids did a fantastic job! Thank you to Mr. Fletcher for his hard work setting up the event. A special thank you also goes to our two judges Mr. Geske and Mr. Quebral for doing a fantastic job!

A big thank you to all the parents and family members who helped their budding scientists discover the excitement that science can bring. The winners of the 2019-2020 Science Fair are included in this emailing as a separate attachment. You all did a very good job and should be proud of your work!

Finally, Wednesday brought us to the beginning of the Lenten season with the Ash Wednesday Mass.  The students were given Rice Bowls to encourage almsgiving. Rice Bowls will be collected on Good Friday.  

Important Reminders

• Re-enrollment for next year is currently underway. Open enrollment for new students will begin Monday, March 2nd.  As a reminder, the re-enrollment is not complete until the Tuition Worksheet & the Annual Fund paperwork has been returned to the school office.  Families requesting the In-Parish Tuition rate must also return the Parishioner Verification form.  Copies of the necessary forms are attached to this email.
  
  
• Please remember SCOPE Auction donations are due by April 3rd. Families who do not donate to the SCOPE auction will be billed through Renweb. Please contact Kara Geske, the SCOPE Auction Coordinator, If you have any questions kgeske@starofthesea.net.  
  
  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mon; 2 Mar - CSW Free Dress Make-up
Tues: 3 Mar - School Commission Meeting 6-7 pm: 
Thur: 5 Mar - K-2nd Grade Field Trip to Admiral Theatre
Fri: 6 Mar - Parents Club Meeting 2:30pm
Mon; 9 Mar - 4th Grade Field Trip to Olympia
Thur; 12 Mar - Last Day of 2nd Trimester
Fri; 13 Mar - No School; Teacher In-Service
Tues: 17 Mar - Tag Day – bring $1 to have free dress; proceeds benefit the SCOPE Auction
Fri: 20 Mar - Noon Dismissal – Grading Day
Fri: 27 Mar - 5th Grade Retreat @ the school; Family Night at the Mariners Game
Mar 27 & 28 - Washington State Science Fair, Bremerton High School
Tues: 31 Mar - Spring Photos
Fri; 3 Apr - 12:30 Dismissal ; Faith Rally
Fri; 10 Apr - Noon Dismissal; Good Friday
Apr 13-17 - Easter Break – No School

 Have a safe and relaxing weekend and God bless!
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Kevin Kealy, Principal
kkealy@starofthesea.net