Principal's Newsletter
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 24 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 12:26

Little Flower Newsletter 2-16-10

Congratulations Little Flower 8th Graders!

Congratulations to all 21 of our 8th grade students.  They were all accepted to their first choices of high schools.  We have students that will attend Nerinx Hall, Rosati Kain, Vianney, St. Louis University High School, DeSmet, CBC, and Maplewood Richmond Heights High School.

Trivia Night Coming Soon!

The holidays are over and the Super Bowl is done. Now it’s time for some trivia fun!
Trivia Night is back for a second edition on Friday, February 26th. Once again, Little Flower’s own Jamie Allman has graciously volunteered to emcee. Auction, 50/50, and games are just a few of the fun events on tap for the evening. Doors open at 6:30pm with trivia to begin at 7:00pm. The cost for this fabulous evening is only $150 per table – maximum 10 people per table.
Tables are going quickly, so get those registration forms in!! To register for this fun-filled event (or if you should have any questions), please contact Dana Glore, Event Chairperson, at 314-647-4715 or danaglo@yahoo.com.

Spaghetti and Meatball Supper!
Please join the 8th grade class of 2010 for a delicious spaghetti and meatball supper on Saturday, February 20th in the school hall. Doors will open at 4:00pm and spaghetti, meatballs, Italian salad, cheese garlic bread, salad, and beverage will be served until 7:00pm all for the low, low price of $5.00 per person or $20.00 per family! Dine in or carry outs avaiable! Please support our 8th grade fund raising efforts, enjoy a good hot meal, and socialize with all your Little Flower friends!

Congratulations 5th Grader Lily Kerns

Congratulations Lily as she recently participated in the Catholic Schools’ Week Essay Contest.  Lily received honorable mention for her entry, nice going Lily!

Thanks to Russ Knutsen and Beth Kozel

A special thank you to these two parents that recently provided a Sheldon Performance Theatre performance for the entire school.  The PreK-4 grade students saw a performance of Peter Rabbit and the 5-8 grade students viewed a performance on Amelia Earhart.  Thank you for the kind gesture and the students loved the shows.

Magazine Drive Turn-In Days

A reminder that our final two turn in days for the magazine drive are Friday Feb. 19 and Tuesday Feb. 23.  Thank you to all that participate!

Documentary On The History & Future Of Catholic Education

A newly-produced one-hour documentary on the history and future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Mission to Educate: A Faithful Past, A Faith-Filled Future, will air on HEC-TV (Cable) at the following times:

Sunday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m.
Sundays in February, 1 p.m.
Mondays in February, 7 p.m.

HEC-TV is Channel 26 for Charter Cable customers and Channel 99 for AT & T U-Verse customers with HEC-TV option.

When Mission To Educate is being aired on HEC-TV, it will be simultaneously shown online at hectv.org. The documentary will soon be available on the HEC-TV site and on iTunes U, available for downloads to iPods or iPhones.

Go to hectv.org for more information.  View a promotional video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7xAlXNF2pk

Easy Fundraising For Little Flower

How often do you use Search Engines?  My guess is that you use them often.  You can raise money for our school while completing your searches.  Use www.goodsearch.com and you can support our school.  They give 1 cent for every search that is made.  Over the course of a year this could translate to hundreds of dollars for our school.

Shoe Drive, Get Rid Of Those Old Smelly Shoes

Want to help needy people around the world?  Want to make your house smell better and become more organized?  We have a way for you to do both.  Starting during Catholic School’s Week and throughout the month of February, Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting old shoes.  The shoes are recycled at $0.35 a pound.  This money is taken by Pastor George Hutchings to help the poor and needy around the world.  For more information go to www.shoeman.org

Six Flags Read To Succeed Forms Due Soon!

The Six Flags Read To Succeed tally sheets are due to your child's teacher by February 24.The tickets will arrive sometime in April.

Little Flower After-School Care Program

On Monday January 4 we began our after-school care program.  The program is available from 3:05-6 every school day.  The costs of the program are:

$240 a month, everyday, all day

$65 a week, everyday, all day

$15 a day for 3 hours

$3 per ½ hour

These numbers reflect what your cost would be depending upon how much time you commit to and can be pro-rated depending on how much time you need.  The program is being run by one of our Little Flower parents, Stephanie Lucas.  At our after care program the students will complete homework with assistance, play board games, have snacks, and socialize.  To enroll your child or for questions please contact Mr. Baird.

Reminders About Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Morning Drop-Off

Arch Terrace is a one-way street going south. If children are dropped off on the east curb, children should exit on the left side of the vehicle. When cars stop in the middle of the street or on the west curb, students must exit their vehicles on the right side of the car and proceed down the sidewalk to the crossing guard. Parents may not drive onto the parking lot under any circumstances. No cars are allowed on the parking lot during the school day, except in the case of a funeral.

Dismissal

Students who walk home exit the building by the rear doors nearest the church and walk straight to Arch Terrace or walk between the school and church to Boland Place. Students who ride home in cars exit the building through the rear north doors. Patrol boys and girls will direct students to their cars. Any child not picked up within ten minutes after dismissal should return to the school office to call a parent and wait. A late fee is assessed for these students, based on time of pick-up. This includes mid-day dismissal for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

Dismissal Pick-Up

Parents enter the parking lot at the northernmost Arch Terrace entrance and park in the angled parking spaces. The children walk to their cars under the direction of the student safety patrol.

 

Calendar:
2/17            Ash Wednesday

2/19            3rd Magazine Turn In Day

2/19            Stations of the Cross 2:30

2/20            8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner

2/21            Children’s Liturgy Mass, 10:30 a.m.
 
Older News
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 23 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:19

Little Flower Newsletter 2-8-10

Documentary On The History & Future Of Catholic Education

A newly-produced one-hour documentary on the history and future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Mission to Educate: A Faithful Past, A Faith-Filled Future, will air on HEC-TV (Cable) at the following times:

Sunday, Jan. 31, 6 p.m.
Sundays in February, 1 p.m.
Mondays in February, 7 p.m.

HEC-TV is Channel 26 for Charter Cable customers and Channel 99 for AT & T U-Verse customers with HEC-TV option.

When Mission To Educate is being aired on HEC-TV, it will be simultaneously shown online at hectv.org. The documentary will soon be available on the HEC-TV site and on iTunes U, available for downloads to iPods or iPhones.

Go to hectv.org for more information.

View a promotional video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7xAlXNF2pk

Little Flower Students On The Honor Roll At Vianney H.S.!

We at Little Flower would like to take the opportunity to congratulate some Little Flower graduates on their success at Vianney High School.  Little Flower graduates Douglas Morgan, Sean Hoel, and Mark Gould were on the honor roll for the first semester.  Congratulations students and keep up the good work!  You make us all proud!

Congratulations To 8th Grader Ryan Bub

On Saturday January 30 a group of Little Flower students competed in the St. Louis University High School Math Competition.  Over 100 students and 22 schools competed in the competition and we are very proud to announce that Ryan Bub finished in 1st Place!  Congratulations Ryan and congratulations to all of our students that participated.  A special thank you to Mrs. Duncan for sponsoring this event.

Congratulations To Speech Meet Students

This past weekend the February Speech Meet was held.  Many Little Flower students participated and several received awards.  Red Ribbons were awarded to Ivy Vargas (serious monologue) and Caroline Lipic (humorous monologue); Blue Ribbons were awarded to Emma Chmelir and Taylor Cook (duet), Annie Shelton and Madeline Nathe (duet), Annie Morgan (humorous), Ellen Dryden (humorous), Addison Kobie (serious), and Maddie Dawson (serious).  A gold ribbon for a top score was awarded to Melissa Bean and Abby Baker for a duet.  Congratulations to these students and all that participated.  A special thank you to Mrs. Weaver for coordinating the event.

Catholic Schools’ Week A Success!

This year’s Catholic Schools’ Week was a success.  Many special events occurred throughout the week including; a special thank you to the Richmond Heights Community and to our Parish Community, myself and four student ambassadors visited our neighbor Catholic Schools and wished them a Happy Catholic Schools’ Week with cards and flowers, a special thank you to our volunteers and parents, a Mass for Little Flower families, a teacher appreciation luncheon, and student day activities including, a trivia game and a Blues Music performance.

8th Grade Spaghetti Dinner Coming

On Saturday February 20 the 8th graders will host their annual Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for the 8th grade trip.  The dinner will last from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and the cost is $5 a person or $20 for a family.  The dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, Italian Salad, cheese garlic bread, dessert and beverage.  Please contact Mary Lipic for more information.

Magnets Can Be Used On Automobiles

One parent made an excellent point regarding the magnets that were given out during Catholic Schools’ Week.  The magnets can be used as car decorations as well as magnets for the refrigerator and filing cabinets.

Easy Fundraising For Little Flower

How often do you use Search Engines?  My guess is that you use them often.  You can raise money for our school while completing your searches.  Use www.goodsearch.com and you can support our school.  They give 1 cent for every search that is made.  Over the course of a year this could translate to hundreds of dollars for our school.

Shoe Drive, Get Rid Of Those Old Smelly Shoes

Want to help needy people around the world?  Want to make your house smell better and become more organized?  We have a way for you to do both.  Starting during Catholic School’s Week and throughout the month of February, Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting old shoes.  The shoes are recycled at $0.35 a pound.  This money is taken by Pastor George Hutchings to help the poor and needy around the world.  For more information go to www.shoeman.org

FUN* *FUN* *FUN*
It’s back!! Little Flower will be hosting a second edition of the Trivia Night on Friday, February 26th. Once again, Little Flower’s own Jamie Allman has graciously volunteered to emcee. Auction, 50/50, and games are just a few of the fun events on tap for the evening. Doors open at 6:30pm with the trivia to begin at 7:00pm. The cost is $150 per table – maximum 10 people per table.  If you should have questions or would like to register for a great night of trivia, please contact Dana Glore, Event Chairperson, at 314-647-4715 or danaglo@yahoo.com.

Six Flags Read To Succeed Forms Due Soon!

The Six Flags Read To Succeed tally sheets are due to your child's teacher by February 24.The tickets will arrive sometime in April.

Magazine Drive Is Here

Our magazine drive is here and our kickoff is on Tuesday February 9.  The students will be bringing home information on Tuesday.  If possible please support our drive.

Please Support The Maggie Welby Foundation

The Maggie Welby Foundation is a wonderful charity that assists families with tuition and financial responsibilities as well as offering grants to children and families in need of assistance with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, etc.  This foundation was created in the memory of Maggie Welby, a seven-year old girl who was suddenly taken away from her family in 2005.  The foundation will have a trivia night on Saturday Feb. 13, at DuBourg High School.  The foundation will also be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day run on Saturday March 13, 2010.  If you are interested in either of these events or for more information please visit www.maggiewelby.org

Interested In A Tax Credit For Catholic Education?

The organization “Citizens for Educational Freedom” is fighting for a Missouri Constitutional Amendment that will provide a tax credit for families with students in private/Catholic education.  If you would like to assist these efforts or support this cause please visit www.educational-freedom.org.  Little Flower School will be participating in these efforts.  Please pay attention for more information in the upcoming weeks.

Little Flower After-School Care Program

On Monday January 4 we began our after-school care program.  The program will be available from 3:05-6 every school day.  The costs of the program are:

$240 a month, everyday, all day

$65 a week, everyday, all day

$15 a day for 3 hours

$3 per ½ hour

These numbers reflect what your cost would be depending upon how much time you commit to and can be pro-rated depending on how much time you need.  The program is being run by one of our Little Flower parents, Stephanie Lucas.  At our after care program the students will complete homework with assistance, play board games, have snacks, and socialize.  To enroll your child or for questions please contact Mr. Baird.

 

Calendar:
2/9            Magazine Drive Kickoff Assembly 1:30

2/11            Girl Scout Fair

2/12            ½ Day 11:00 Dismissal

2/12            1st Turn In Day For Magazine Drive

2/12            Play Clothes For Charity (Maggie Welby Foundation)

2.15            President’s Day NO SCHOOL
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 22 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 01 February 2010 19:51

Little Flower Newsletter 2-1-10
Registration Packets Are Coming Home!

Registration Packets for the 2010-2011 school year are going to be sent home on Tuesday February 2.  The registration process will be open during the month of February and we ask that you have these packets returned by March 1.

A Big Thanks To Our High School Students That Volunteered At Little Flower

Little Flower School was fortunate enough to have the assistance of three high school students during the month of January.  We had the assistance of two young ladies from DuBourg High School, Kim Costello and Stefanie Pace, and one young man from St. Louis University High School, Ryan Burke.  These students donated their time and talents to our school.  Thanks kids and best of luck in the future!

Shoe Drive, Get Rid Of Those Old Smelly Shoes

Want to help needy people around the world?  Want to make your house smell better and become more organized?  We have a way for you to do both.  Starting during Catholic School’s Week and throughout the month of February, Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting old shoes.  The shoes are recycled at $0.35 a pound.  This money is taken by Pastor George Hutchings to help the poor and needy around the world.  For more information go to www.shoeman.org

FUN* *FUN* *FUN*

It’s back!! Little Flower will be hosting a second edition of the Trivia Night on Friday, February 26th. Once again, Little Flower’s own Jamie Allman has graciously volunteered to emcee. Auction, 50/50, and games are just a few of the fun events on tap for the evening. Doors open at 6:30pm with the trivia to begin at 7:00pm. The cost is $150 per table – maximum 10 people per table.  If you should have questions or would like to register for a great night of trivia, please contact Dana Glore, Event Chairperson, at 314-647-4715 or danaglo@yahoo.com.

Six Flags Read To Succeed Forms Due Soon!

The Six Flags Read To Succeed tally sheets are due to your child's teacher by February 24.The tickets will arrive sometime in April.

Catholic School’s Week Events

Catholic School’s Week is here!  There are many events throughout the week so here is a calendar of what is upcoming;

Mon. Feb. 1 - Community Day (members of the Little Flower community and Richmond Heights community will be recognized and thanked)

Tues. Feb. 2 - Volunteer Day (we thank our wonderful volunteers)

Wed. Feb. 3 - Parent Day (parents are invited to Mass and sit with their children) Open House 5:30-6:30 & 7th Grade European Culture Fair

Thurs. Feb. 4 - Teacher Day (the teachers will be treated by the Ladies Club to a wonderful lunch)

Fri. Feb. 5 - Student Day (several fun activities are planned throughout the day for the students)

European Culture Fair!

Does European culture interest you?  Do you like to try new foods?  If so, come join us and view the 7th graders booths and presentations.  The students have been working hard in preparation for our European Culture Fair and Open House.  The fair will take place on Wednesday from 1:15-2:45 and from 5:30-6:30.

Magazine Drive Coming Soon!  We Need A Chairperson And Volunteers!

Our magazine drive is coming soon and we are in need of volunteers and a chairperson to help lead the drive.  If you are interested please contact Mr. Baird as soon as possible.

Book Fair Is Here!

The annual Little Flower book Fair is here.  The Book Fair will be open until Wed. Feb. 3

Know Of A Little Flower Graduate Doing Great Things?

If you know a Little Flower graduate who does great things, please tell us about them.  Pay attention in the upcoming weeks, as a feature will be added to the website that will allow you to nominate Little Flower graduates worthy of special recognition.

Does Anyone Have Experience Or Enjoy Writing Grants?

Little Flower School and Parish are in need of individuals who are experienced with grant writing to assist us.  If interested, please contact Mr. Baird.

Please Support The Maggie Welby Foundation

The Maggie Welby Foundation is a wonderful charity that assists families with tuition and financial responsibilities as well as offering grants to children and families in need of assistance with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, etc.  This foundation was created in the memory of Maggie Welby, a seven-year old girl who was suddenly taken away from her family in 2005.  The foundation will have a trivia night on Saturday Feb. 13, at DuBourg High School.  The foundation will also be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day run on Saturday March 13, 2010.  If you are interested in either of these events or for more information please visit www.maggiewelby.org

Interested In A Tax Credit For Catholic Education?

The organization “Citizens for Educational Freedom” is fighting for a Missouri Constitutional Amendment that will provide a tax credit for families with students in private/Catholic education.  If you would like to assist these efforts or support this cause please visit www.educational-freedom.org.  Little Flower School will be participating in these efforts.  Please pay attention for more information in the upcoming weeks.

Little Flower After-School Care Program

On Monday January 4 we began our after-school care program.  The program will be available from 3:05-6 every school day.  The costs of the program are:

$240 a month, everyday, all day

$65 a week, everyday, all day

$15 a day for 3 hours

$3 per ½ hour

These numbers reflect what your cost would be depending upon how much time you commit to and can be pro-rated depending on how much time you need.  The program is being run by one of our Little Flower parents, Stephanie Lucas.  At our after care program the students will complete homework with assistance, play board games, have snacks, and socialize.  To enroll your child or for questions please contact Mr. Baird.

 

Calendar:

2/2            Registration Packets Sent Home

2/3            Parent’s Day Mass 8:15

2/3            Open House 5:30-6:30

2/3            7th Grade European Culture Fair 1:15-2:45 & 5:30-6:30

 

 
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 21 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 25 January 2010 10:22

Little Flower Newsletter 1-25-10 UPDATED 1-28-10

UPDATE! Catholic School's Week Information

Catholic School’s Week is fast approaching. There will be many events throughout the week so here is a calendar of what is upcoming;

  • Sun. Jan. 31 - Children’s Liturgy, Open House 11:30-1:00, Men’s Club Breakfast (after both Masses), Book Fair
  • Mon. Feb. 1 - Community Day 
    • members of the Little Flower community and Richmond Heights community will be recognized and thanked
  • Tues. Feb. 2 - Volunteer Day
    • we thank our wonderful volunteers
  • Wed. Feb. 3 - Parent Day parents are invited to Mass and sit with their children
    • Open House 5:30-6:30 & 7th Grade European Culture Fair
  • Thurs. Feb. 4 - Teacher Day
    • the teachers will be treated by the Ladies Club to a wonderful lunch
  • Fri. Feb. 5 - Student Day
    • several fun activities are planned throughout the day for the students

UPDATE! European Culture Fair!

Does European culture interest you? Do you like to try new foods? If so, come join us and view the 7th graders booths and presentations. The students have been working hard in preparation for our European Culture Fair and Open House. The fair will take place on Wednesday from 1:15-2:45 and from 5:30-6:30.

Did You Notice Our New Principal?

On Wednesday January 20 we had a new Principal for the day.  First grader Alison Glore assisted Mr. Baird in all the daily activities of a Principal.  She even helped make an important decision, whether or not to go outside for recess.  Thanks for the help Alison!

Reminder: Please Use The Back Door In The Morning

In the morning please send your children into the school building through the back doors.  If they are tardy (after 8:05) they may be sent in through the front doors.

Open House Dates

The originally scheduled open house from 9:00-10:00 on Wednesday February 3 has been cancelled.  Our Open Houses will run from 11:30-1:00 on Sunday January 31 and from 5:30-6:30 on Wednesday February 3.  On Sunday January 31 please join us at 10:30 Mass for our monthly children’s liturgy.  Following Mass you are invited to join us for breakfast offered by the Men’s Club and for our Open House.

Magazine Drive Coming Soon!  We Need A Chairperson And Volunteers!

Our magazine drive is coming soon and we are in need of volunteers and a chairperson to help lead the drive.  If you are interested please contact Mr. Baird as soon as possible.

Book Fair Coming Soon!

The annual Little Flower book Fair is coming soon.  Please pay attention for updates and information as we approach Catholic School’s Week and our Book Fair.

Shoe Drive, Get Rid Of Those Old Smelly Shoes

Want to help needy people around the world?  Want to make your house smell better and become more organized?  We have a way for you to do both.  Starting during Catholic School’s Week and throughout the month of February, Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting old shoes.  The shoes are recycled at $0.35 a pound.  This money is taken by Pastor George Hutchings to help the poor and needy around the world.  For more information go to www.shoeman.org

Know Of A Little Flower Graduate Doing Great Things?

If you know a Little Flower graduate who does great things, please tell us about them.  Pay attention in the upcoming weeks, as a feature will be added to the website that will allow you to nominate Little Flower graduates worthy of special recognition.

Does Anyone Have Experience Or Enjoy Writing Grants?
Little Flower School and Parish are in need of individuals who are experienced with grant writing to assist us.  If interested, please contact Mr. Baird.

Please Support The Maggie Welby Foundation

The Maggie Welby Foundation is a wonderful charity that assists families with tuition and financial responsibilities as well as offering grants to children and families in need of assistance with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, etc.  This foundation was created in the memory of Maggie Welby, a seven-year old girl who was suddenly taken away from her family in 2005.  The foundation will have a trivia night on Saturday Feb. 13, at DuBourg High School.  The foundation will also be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day run on Saturday March 13, 2010.  If you are interested in either of these events or for more information please visit www.maggiewelby.org

Interested In A Tax Credit For Catholic Education?

The organization “Citizens for Educational Freedom” is fighting for a Missouri Constitutional Amendment that will provide a tax credit for families with students in private/Catholic education.  If you would like to assist these efforts or support this cause please visit www.educational-freedom.org.  Little Flower School will be participating in these efforts.  Please pay attention for more information in the upcoming weeks.

Did You Enjoy The Last Little Flower Trivia Night? SAVE THE DATE!

If you enjoyed the last trivia night, or if you missed it, please plan on attending the next event.  The second edition of Little Flower Trivia Night is back! Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 26th, 2010. The doors will open at 6:30pm; the fun begins at 7:00pm. Please look for more details in upcoming announcements as the event date nears.

Little Flower After-School Care Program

On Monday January 4 we began our after-school care program.  The program will be available from 3:05-6 every school day.  The costs of the program are:

$240 a month, everyday, all day

$65 a week, everyday, all day

$15 a day for 3 hours

$3 per ½ hour

These numbers reflect what your cost would be depending upon how much time you commit to and can be pro-rated depending on how much time you need.  The program is being run by one of our Little Flower parents, Stephanie Lucas.  At our after care program the students will complete homework with assistance, play board games, have snacks, and socialize.  To enroll your child or for questions please contact Mr. Baird.

Missouri Child Identification Program

Here is some information regarding the Missouri Child Identification Program.  This program is designed at keeping your children safe. The event is free and all information is given to the parents. The website with event dates is www.mochip.org. The 5 components included in the program are: 1) digital photographs, 2) digital fingerprints 3) child information/emergency contacts on mini-CD in format compatible with the "AMBER ALERT" program, 4) dental bite impression 5) saliva (part of dental impression) provides DNA sample/scent source for trained canine search.

World Language Expo Coming Soon!

Open your mind to a world of possibilities at the World Language Expo.  Rockwood School District presents this interactive event that features language exhibits from around the world, as well as hands-on activities for all ages.
Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: 10 - 3 p.m.
Location: Rockwood Summit High School
1780 Hawkins Road, Fenton, MO 63026
In addition to experiencing cultural presentations, exhibitors can: test their cultural knowledge; be immersed in a story told completely in another language; explore artifacts from other countries; speak with business partners who use a world language in the workplace and discuss opportunities for Advanced Credit with local universities.
“Rockwood’s World Language Expo offers families an opportunity to explore multiple languages and cultures, and see how they are used beyond the classroom and in today’s world,” says Dr. Robert Headrick, coordinator of World Languages and ESOL. “The Expo will reveal why having knowledge of a world language is so important and how our teachers are best preparing our students for our global society,” Dr. Headrick adds.


Calendar:

1/25     8th Grade Regional Mass

1/25     Ambassador Club Meeting

1/26     Mad Science Begins

1/31     Children’s Liturgy

Open House 11:30-1:00

Men’s Club Breakfast (after both Masses)

Book Fair
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 20 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:46

Little Flower Newsletter 1-19-10

Congratulations 7th Grade Girl’s Basketball Team!!

Congratulations to the Little Flower 7th grade girl’s basketball team.  The girls recently participated in the 35th annual St. Mary Magdalen Double Sevens Tournament.  The team did not win 1st or 2nd place, but the girls accomplished something even better than that!  They won the Reverend Robert J. Mihelyi Sportsmanship Award.  These girls represented Little Flower School and their families in a very positive way, and were rewarded for it, congratulations girls!

Open House Dates

The originally scheduled open house from 9:00-10:00 on Wednesday February 3 has been cancelled.  Our Open Houses will run from 11:30-1:00 on Sunday January 31 and from 5:30-6:30 on Wednesday February 3.  On Sunday January 31 please join us at 10:30 Mass for our monthly children’s liturgy.  Following Mass you are invited to join us for breakfast offered by the Men’s Club and for our Open House.

Book Fair Coming Soon!

The annual Little Flower book Fair is coming soon.  Please pay attention for updates and information as we approach Catholic School’s Week and our Book Fair.

Charities For January And February

For the month of January our Charity of the Month will be the Chromosome 9p- Network.  For February the charity will be the Maggie Welby Foundation (see paragraph about Maggie Welby). The Chromosome 9p- Network is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating and bringing together families with children who have 9p- or Alfi's Syndrome. Children born with 9p- are known to have mental, physical and developmental disabilities in varying degrees, from mild to severe. Currently, there are approximately 250 families worldwide with 9p- children. Because of the minute number of children inflicted with 9p-, the Network has become a valuable source for families to share information and to help further research in this extremely rare chromosome anomaly.

Shoe Drive, Get Rid Of Those Old Smelly Shoes

Want to help needy people around the world?  Want to make your house smell better and become more organized?  We have a way for you to do both.  Starting during Catholic School’s Week and throughout the month of February Little Flower School and Parish will be collecting old shoes.  The shoes are recycled at $0.35 a pound.  This money is taken by Pastor George Hutchings to help the poor and needy around the world.  For more information go to www.shoeman.org

Know Of A Little Flower Graduate Doing Great Things?

If you know a Little Flower graduate who does great things, please tell us about them.  Pay attention in the upcoming weeks, as a feature will be added to the website that will allow you to nominate Little Flower graduates worthy of special recognition.

Does Anyone Have Experience Or Enjoy Writing Grants?

Little Flower School and Parish are in need of individuals who are experienced with grant writing to assist us.  If interested, please contact Mr. Baird.

Uniform Policy Notices/Updates

This is an updated version of the new uniform policy.  Please note under #2, that the girls can now wear white, BLACK, or navy leggings.

1) P.E. uniforms are to be worn during P.E. for students in the 5th-8th grades. These uniforms are described in the handbook. In addition to these, students may wear PLAIN gray t-shirts with no logos of any kind, PLAIN navy blue sweats with no logos of any kind, or PLAIN navy shorts with no logos of any kind. The shorts must be at least mid-thigh and of a modest nature.
For students in the younger grades, plain sweats may be worn.

2) Leggings for girls may be worn under the skirts and jumpers, but must be white, black, or navy, cover the ankle, be tight and not baggy, and have no patterns, frills, or lace.

3) Girls skirts and jumpers must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knees.

Please Support The Maggie Welby Foundation

The Maggie Welby Foundation is a wonderful charity that assists families with tuition and financial responsibilities as well as offering grants to children and families in need of assistance with bills, athletic opportunities, medical needs, etc.  This foundation was created in the memory of Maggie Welby, a seven-year old girl who was suddenly taken away from her family in 2005.  The foundation will have a trivia night on Saturday Feb. 13, at DuBourg High School.  The foundation will also be participating in the St. Patrick’s Day run on Saturday March 13, 2010.  If you are interested in either of these events or for more information please visit www.maggiewelby.org

Interested In A Tax Credit For Catholic Education?

The organization “Citizens for Educational Freedom” is fighting for a Missouri Constitutional Amendment that will provide a tax credit for families with students in private/Catholic education.  If you would like to assist these efforts or support this cause please view the information in your child’s Tuesday Packet or visit www.educational-freedom.org

Did You Enjoy The Last Little Flower Trivia Night? SAVE THE DATE!

If you enjoyed the last trivia night, or if you missed it, please plan on attending the next event.  The second edition of Little Flower Trivia Night is back! Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 26th, 2010. The doors will open at 6:30pm; the fun begins at 7:00pm. Please look for more details in upcoming announcements as the event date nears.

Little Flower After-School Care Program

On Monday January 4 we began our after-school care program.  The program will be available from 3:05-6 every school day.  The costs of the program are:

$240 a month, everyday, all day

$65 a week, everyday, all day

$15 a day for 3 hours

$3 per ½ hour

These numbers reflect what your cost would be depending upon how much time you commit to and can be pro-rated depending on how much time you need.  The program is being run by one of our Little Flower parents, Stephanie Lucas.  At our after care program the students will complete homework with assistance, play board games, have snacks, and socialize.  To enroll your child or for questions please contact me.

 

Calendar:
1/19/10                        Report Cards Open 4:00 p.m.

1/22/10                        Play Clothes For Charity

1/25/10                        8th Grade Region Mass w/ the Archbishop

 
 
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