NEW FACES IN THE CROWD………………….A warm welcome is extended to ou r new staffmembers: Miss Kathryn Wagner teaching Kindergarten and Miss Kara Sedlack teaching Preschool. We also welc ome our new Athlet icDirector Bob VillasenorDISMISSAL PROCEDURES THE STAFF HAS WORKED EXCEPTIONALLY HARD IN ORGANIZING THE PROCEDURES FOR THE STUDENTS WHO RELY ON BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL. IN THE AFTERNOON, OUR STUDENTS ARE SHUTTLED TO RIVER VALLEY AND FROM THERE THEY GET THEIR BUS HOME. STAFF MEMBERS RODE THE BUSES TO RIVER VALLEY LAST WEEK TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS GOING SMOOTHLY. ANYONE WHO HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING BUSING PLEASE CALL DISTRICT 113 AT 630 257-2286 x2803 APPLICATIONS FOR REDUCED/FREE MILLK OR LUNCHES Any family that wishes to apply for the Archdiocesan Hot Lunch Program for either reduced/free milk or lunches needs to contact the office to receive an application form. Ifyou need more information about the federal guidelines that apply to this program, contact Mrs. Gardner at 630 267- 6488 X 43. Applications need to be returned to school no later than September 7, 2012 PHOTOGRAPHS – SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 DRESS UP IN YOUR SUNDAY BEST ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 TH . VAN GOGH PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL BE TAKING OUR PICTURES, AND AGAIN THIS YEAR WE WILL HAVE A PRE-PAY PICTURE PROGRAM. PLEASE READ YOUR BROCHURE CAREFULLY (WHICH WAS SENT HOME TODAY IN THE RED ENVELOPE ALSO) ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO VAN GOGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS. PRESCHOOL PARENTS - YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION SHORTLY AS TO WHEN PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN OF YOUR CHILD. OPEN HOUSE OUR ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR GRADES 1 THROUGH 8 TOOK PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 PARENTS WERE GIVEN INFORMATION REGARDING TEACHER EASE AND FACULTY INFORMATION WAS ALSO PASSED OUT. HEALTH CONCERNS: We also continue to closely monitor any health issues with the school. Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill. If any student d evelops a fever of 100 degrees they will be sent home immediately. Remember the three C’S CLEANING– WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF GERMS; COVER – YOUR COUGH OR SNEEZE WITH A TISSUE OR SLEEVE, NOT YOUR HAND; AND CONTAIN– YOUR GERMS-STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK. Our Principal, Mrs. Shirley Tkachuk, Office Staff, Teachers, Teacher Assistants and all other schoolpersonnel would like to welcome all o ur new students to our school. We are all committed to mak ing this a very special year for all of you. LUNCH SCHEDULE: 10:50AM – 11:30AM GRADES 6, 7, & 8 11:30AM – 12:10PM GRADES 3,4,& 5 12:10PM – 12:50PM GRADES K, 1 & 2
