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IMPORTANT DATES

January 22- Open House Planning MeetingJanuary 23 - Spirit Wear Orders DUEJanuary 23 - iPad Information Meeting 6:30PM CafeteriaJanuary 24 - Half Day / Jean Day

January 26 - Open House 10AM-2PM (please make every effort to attend)Monday 1/27 Spirit: Favorite sports team shirt (gym day)Tuesday 1/28 Spirit: Mis-Match day

Wednesday 1/29 Spirit: St. Mary Spirit (all things black and gold)Thursday 1/30 Spirit: Crazy hat day (after mass) and Board gamesFriday 1/31 Spirit: Comfy-cozy day

ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLROCKET REVIEW / JANUARY 22, 2014 / VOLUME 1, NO. 17

The Geography Bee tookplace on Tuesday,January 21 at 9:00 AM.The students whoparticipated are listedbelow. Congratulationsto Bailey Brinker for her

Championship!Lauren Majlinger-8Madeline Maki-8Austin Albertson-7Michael Murray-7Robby Foster-6Mason Gullen-6Bailey Brinker-5

Alex Szczechowski-5Kelsey Beggs-4Grace Piesz-4

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A great tip from Mrs. Furtah!

I wanted to let you know about a great website that compiles lists of free andreduced price apps for kids. You can even subscribe, and they'll send you the listsfor free/reduced price apps daily. I've been stocking up my iTunes account withsuch apps for the iPad roll out. However, I can't "give" or "share" the apps that I'vdownloaded. If you want to start preparing, sign your child up for a free iTunesaccount now. You can also use a family account if youd like, but remember Appledoesnt allow more than 10 devices TOTAL to be connected to it, so you may wantto create one for just the students. You can start downloading these greateducational and fun apps now too, while they're free. Go tohttp://smartappsforkids.comto sign up or take a look.

For instructions on how to create an iTunes account without a credit card(HIGHLY suggested), please see the Tech page of the St. Mary website, or visit thisaddress: http://is.gd/3Zs990

You can also point your QR reader to this code for instant access:

The iPads are coming to your classroom in mid-January! Be prepared by reviewing the iPad Acceptable Use

policy. We have it on our tech page (link is above). You will only need to return the signature page. After the

iPads arrive you will need to return the signature page, the insurance and show your teacher that an acceptable

case has been acquired, and your student will be allowed to take the iPad home.

Frequently Asked iPad Questions:

Q: "What kind of a case is best for my child?"

A: It doesn't matter which case you choose, as long as it is a protective case which covers all sides and back.

Q: "If I don't have a case, will my child still use an iPad?"

A: The short answer is yes. We want all students to be able to utilize the iPads. They will be able to use them in

class, but not take them home until the insurance deposit is paid and the case is in the classroom.

Q: "How much is insurance?"

A: Under advisement from Apple, we have decided to take a "self-insured" approach. Each student will be asked

pay $20 per year toward insurance. This will cover repairs and breakage should it occur. Whatever is not used

from insurance will be placed in a fund to replace the iPads when the life cycle of the current devices is over.

Q: "Can my child put games on their iPad?"

A: Yes, they can. They can customize it to their liking, but it must be school-age appropriate. If there is a questio

on what can be put on the iPad, please email Mrs. Stager at tstager@catholicweb.com..

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SMART Tuition-Yes, you do have an account!ALL Families have an account on SMART tuition! Please be aware that if you are behind in your tuition,late fees ARE accruing at the rate of $35 per month. These fees are payable to SMART and are not afunction of the school nor can we waive or refund them. Watch your mail and/or email for invoices fromthem and respond to them promptly to avoid late fees or other penalties. If you signed up for EFTwithdrawal from your bank account, be aware that they come from SMART and not St. Mary School. Yoaccount information is available online at www.smarttuition.com, our school code is 12130If you have any questions please contact Beth in the parish office. Thank you

Jean Day for Pennies for Playground & Food Bank Friday, January 24:

This Friday, January 24, students & staff may wear jeans along with a schoolappropriate casual top of their choice. You mayalso wear: spirit wear, bucket filler

an 8thgrade shirt. They must bring a $1.00 donation to benefit the Pennies for

Playground AND an item for the Food Bank.

Since Preschool children do not wear a uniform they may also participate in a Food

Bank offering, (optional), by bringing in a food item needed below (you do not need

pay the $1.00).

The Food Bank items that are requested: Boxed Potatoes, Canned Meat, Jelly,Peanut Butter, Pudding & Rice. Please turn in both donations to your homeroom

teacher. Thank you from your St. Mary PTO.

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Sacramental News

The Confirmation Candidates are half way through their confirmation prep. During their last SundSession they did their Saint report/boards on their chosen Confirmation Saint name. We began class w

the Catechist sharing their Saint boards, and then the candidates got busy with their own reports. Wh

they were finished we prayed a litany with their Saint names. Please continue to pray for all of o

Sacramental students as they continue their journey to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and Jesus in t

Eucharist in the spring.

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