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ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ROCKET REVIEW / MARCH 19, 2014 / VOLUME 1, NO. 24

IMPORTANT DATES **Please sign up on the website for lunch volunteers. There are many days we

do not have any. Thank you****

March 19: Applebee’s FundraiserMarch 21: Spring Picture Day - School appropriate free dress

Stations of the Cross at 2:30PMMarch 25: 7th Grade Field Trip to SeminaryMarch 27: OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7PM - bring a friend and/or family for dinner!

NOTE: April 17 is NOT a half day. There is no school on Thursday, April 17.

Confirmation Candidates gathered for their retreat, March 15th. I would like to thank

Deacon Scott, the Catechist who helped chaperone; our guest speakers, Leslie Swayze,

Jen Rice and Jim Beaudrie; and a special thank you to a parishioner, Bill Temple for

having our shirts made by the military prisoners. Please check the Religious Education web page often for important information. Thanks,

Mrs. Amos.

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Reading Month Reward Reveal!Our students were asked to write a persuasive essay for what they think Mrs.

Stager should do if they reach their 40,000 page goal for March. The winner

was Sara Rasmussen in the 5th grade. Her essay is below, and you can see

the video reveal on the front page of the website at http://stmarysrockwood.net

I have found a great idea for Mrs. Stager to do for our reading challenge. It is somethingthat all the kids could participate in, they could get a laugh at Mrs. Stager but she wouldnot have to be too embarrassed or kiss a pig. My idea is called Pitchburst.

First of all, Pitchburst is similar to a dunk tank. With this in mind, it does not have any ofthe troubles of a dunk tank. It does not take much water, sets up in 5 minutes, and is nottoo expensive to rent. First, you fill a big balloon with water (or anything else you’d likeinside the balloon). Second, Mrs. Stager would sit in a lawn chair. Third, the balloon would go over her head. Fourth, everyone in the school would get to throw a ball one timeat a target that pops the balloon. Eventually this would cause the balloon to pop over herhead. The smaller kids would be closer to the Pitchburst, the older kids would standfurther away. This idea is neat because everyone in the school would get a chance to pop a balloon. An exciting twist would be to fill maybe 4 balloons with something other than water. A couple ideas would be confetti or a balloon filled with colored jello. None of thekids or even Mrs. Stager would know when one of the “special” balloons are over her head.Everyone would be so excited, waiting to see if a “special” balloon will pop!

In summary, the idea for a Pitchburst would be exciting to everyone because everystudents would get a chance to get Mrs. Stager wet. The Pitchburst is easy to set up, would not “harm” Mrs. Stager much, and everyone would be so excited, waiting for the“special” balloons.

Congratulations! “Book Lovers” by 3 Kids

and a Leprechaun was selected as the final

weekly prize drawing winner in the 2014Math Video Challenge. Each student on this

team received a $25.00 Amazon gift card.

Team members were Alex Comorski,

Elizabeth Gower and Allie Marcyan. They

were coached by Mrs. Furtah.

http://stmarysrockwood.net/

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Kindergarten

Super Stars

Week of March 17:

Josilyn Farago is this week’s Super Star! Josilyn is 5 years old. Josilyn

lives in Brownstown and has one brother and one sister. Josilyn’s favoritecolor is purple. Her favorite activities include: figure skating, soccer andplaying with her stuffed animals. Josilyn’s favorite subjects in school areMath and Reading.

When Josilyn grows up she would like to be a veterinarian. Her family thinksshe is a Super Star because she is beautiful inside and out, her smile and

laugh light up the room and she is passionate about everything she does.Ms. Kremer thinks Josilyn is a Super Star because she tries her best inevery subject, and she doesn’t give up until she accomplishes her goals.

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SAVE YOUR CANS & BOTTLES

and BRING THEM TO ST. MARY SCHOOL

The PTO bottle drive is in full swing and we appreciate your participation. Please

continue to bring your cans & bottles (cans & bottles only please) that have been

accumulating in your garage and leave them at St. Mary School. We will be more than

happy to take care of them for you. There will be a large green container marked

“Bottle Drive” in the back of the school, and all proceeds will benefit Pennies for

Playground. Tell your family, friends and even neighbors and spread the news. Our

bottle drive will continue through the end of the school year. If you have any questions,

please email PTO Secretary, Maureen Brinker, at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

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Can we meet our school-wide

goal of reading 40,000 pages?

YES WE CAN!

Beginning March 3, our entire school will participate in March Reading Month. Our

goal will be 40,000 pages.

Mrs. Stager has reviewed all of the persuasive essays, and the winner is

Sara Rasmussen!!

Are you up for the challenge, Mrs. Stager?

Sponsored by St. Mary PTO

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St. Mary PTO - Pennies for Playground“Pay Our Loan Off” campaign:

The time has come to bring in all the coin & bills you have been saving since the fall,and get ready for our Pennies for Playground “Pay Our Loan Off” spring campaign.

It begins on Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21 (mornings only).

This time ANYTHING GOES (coin & bills), and the class that brings in the most moneywill have a pizza party hosted by the PTO. (The time & date of the party will be determined,

once we speak with the teacher of the winning classroom).

We will need parent volunteers to count money every morning, immediately followingprayer, beginning around 8:40 am. If you are able to help, please email CindyMajlinger, PTO Treasurer, at [email protected]. Remember, all volunteer time willgo towards your required service hours for this school year.

We are nearing our goal, but still have some work to do. If we are successful in payingoff our $4,000 loan, and if there are excess funds, we would like to purchase a benchand trash container for the playground area.

The victorious class will be mentioned during the Friday,March 21st afternoon announcements.

As always, on behalf of your St. Mary PTO we thank you,your children & the staff for participating in our program.

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