Principal's Newsletter
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 14 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 16 November 2009 10:16

Little Flower Newsletter 11-16-09

Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to take opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  It has been a pleasure becoming a part of Little Flower.  Becoming a part of this wonderful community as well as marrying my wonderful wife are the two things that I am most thankful for this year.  I hope everyone has a safe and blessed holiday.

No Newsletter For The Week Of 11/23/09

Parents and students, there will be no new newsletter available during the week of November 23, 2009.  The next installment will be posted on Monday November 30, 2009.

Innisbrook Gift Wrap Pickup Tuesday

On Tuesday November 17, the Innisbrook fundraiser items will be dropped off and available for pickup.  The items will be available for pickup from 3:00-6:00 p.m.  Please pickup the items that your student sold and deliver those items as soon as possible.

Vaccinations A Success!

On Tuesday November 12, the H1N1 vaccines were administered to more than half of our students.  The students that are 9 years of age and younger will need a second dose of the vaccine at a later date.  As soon as that later date is scheduled the information will be passed along. 

Picture Re-Take Rescheduled

The picture re-takes will be rescheduled for Thursday November 19, 2009.

Dress Code Reminder (Shorts Policy)

This a reminder to students and parents that our dress code states that shorts cannot be worn after October 31 and students may resume wearing shorts on April 1st.  Thank you to everyone for adhering to this policy.

U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities Program Could Provide $100,000 For Little Flower

The 10 schools across the country that receive the most votes from November 13, 2009 through January 15, 2010 will each receive a $100,000 grant from U.S. Cellular!  Stop in to any U.S. Cellular store during that period and obtain a code to vote online for Little Flower School.

Is Your Dog In Need Of Grooming?  Want to Support Our School?

Get your pet ready for the holidays and support Little Flower School.
Airedale Antics in Maplewood will donate $5 for every “Bath and Brush” and $10 for every complete dog grooming done during the month of November. Bring Rover and FiFi in for their holiday baths and haircuts and support our school children. Call Airedale Antics at 781-7387 for your pet’s appointment. (Airedale Antics is owned by one of our Little Flower Families).

After Care Registration

Please contact Mr. Baird if you plan on utilizing a Little Flower “After School Care Program.”  As we are finalizing the details we need to have an idea of how many children would be attending.  The costs will be competitive and in most cases superior to those of other care centers.

Panda Express Fundraiser

On Friday Nov. 27 and Saturday Nov. 28 Panda Express Restaurant in the Galleria will donate 20% of sales to Little Flower School.  All you have to do is purchase a meal or snack and say that you want 20% of the costs donated to Little Flower School.

Target Take Charge Of Education Program

Did you know there is an easy way to help us raise money for our school?  It’s called Take Charge of Education, and it’s helping our school right now.  Here’s how it works: Visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school, then use your REDcard whenever you shop.  When you use your REDcard (Target Visa Credit Card, Target Credit Card, or Target Check Card) Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to Little Flower Catholic School.

Calendar

11/18            -            School Mass

11/20            -            Play Clothes For Charity

11/20            -            “Stranger Danger” Presentation

11/22            -            D.A.R.E. Graduation at “The Heights” at 6:15

11/25            -            THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL

11/26            -            THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL

11/27            -            THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL
 
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Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 13 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 09 November 2009 13:19

Little Flower Newsletter 11-9-09

Little Flower Trivia Night A Success!

Our first annual Trivia Night was a huge success with a wonderful turnout of Little Flower supporters.  It was wonderful to see the gymnasium/cafeteria packed with supporters of our Catholic school.  If you missed out this time be sure to schedule early for the next event.  It is important for us to thank Dana Glore for acting as the primary organizer, Jamie Allman who acted as the Master of Ceremonies, and all those that contributed to make this event a huge success.

Congratulations To Our Speech Meet Winners!

On Saturday a group of Little Flower students participated in a speech meet and represented our school well.  Our Red Ribbon winners were Madisyn Siebert for a Humorous speech and Maya Abrahamian and Colleen Williams for a duet.  Our Blue Ribbon winners were Addison Kobie for humorous, Emma Patton for humorous, Raine McDevitt, for serious, Leah Scott for serious, Jessica Niewald and Maggie Ferry for a duet, and Nick Todd and Charlie Burke for a duet.  Congratulations to these students and to all those that participated!

H1N1 Vaccines Set For Tuesday November 10

On Tuesday November 10 we will conduct our H1N1 vaccination clinic.  We are fortunate to have three parent volunteers who are trained medical personnel that will assist and administer this clinic.

Picture Re-Take Rescheduled

The picture re-takes will be rescheduled for Thursday November 19, 2009.

Dress Code Reminder (Shorts Policy)

This a reminder to students and parents that our dress code states that shorts cannot be worn after October 31 and students may resume wearing shorts on April 1st.  Thank you to everyone for adhering to this policy.

U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities Program Could Provide $100,000 For Little Flower

The 10 schools across the country that receive the most votes from November 13, 2009 through January 15, 2010 will each receive a $100,000 grant from U.S. Cellular!  Stop in to any U.S. Cellular store during that period and obtain a code to vote online for Little Flower School.

Jungle Book To Be Performed at MRH High School (Free Tickets Available)

On November 19th, 20th, and 21st the “Jungle Book” story will be performed at Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School.  Free tickets have been made available for Little Flower students and families.  If you would be interested send me a Fast Direct message and I will secure the tickets for you and your family.

Is Your Dog In Need Of Grooming?  Want to Support Our School?

Get your pet ready for the holidays and support Little Flower School.
Airedale Antics in Maplewood will donate $5.00 for every “Bath and Brush” and $10 for every complete dog grooming done during the month of November. Bring Rover and FiFi in for their holiday baths and haircuts and support our school children. Call Airedale Antics at 781-7387 for your pet’s appointment. (Airedale Antics is owned by one of our Little Flower Families.)

After Care Registration

Please contact Mr. Baird if you plan on utilizing a Little Flower “After School Care Program.”  As we are finalizing the details we need to have an idea of how many children would be attending.  The costs will be competitive and in most cases superior to those of other care centers.

Panda Express Fundraiser

On Saturday Nov. 7 and Sunday Nov. 8 as well as Friday Nov. 27 and Saturday Nov. 28 Panda Express Restaurant in the Galleria will donate 20% of proceeds to Little Flower School.  All you have to do is present the flyer that will be coming home with your child’s Tuesday Packet.

Target Take Charge Of Education Program

Did you know there is an easy way to help us raise money for our school?  It’s called Take Charge of Education, and it’s helping our school right now.  Here’s how it works: Visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school, then use your REDcard whenever you shop.  When you use your REDcard (Target Visa Credit Card, Target Credit Card, or Target Check Card) Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to Little Flower Catholic School.

 

Calendar
11/10            - H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

11/13            - Box Tops Play Clothes Day

11/15            - Children’s Liturgy
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 12 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 03 November 2009 19:53

Little Flower Newsletter 11-2-09

 

Little Flower Performs Well On The Iowa Test Of Basic Skills (ITBS)!

In September, Little Flower conducted our annual ITBS Standardized testing.  The results have come in and our students and classes performed very well.  All of our classes performed at the 69th percentile or higher.  That means that all of our classes performed at least better than 68% of the other schools that administered the test.  Our 8th grade class scored in the 93rd percentile!  An overall average for Little Flower would be in the 82nd percentile.  Nice job kids!

 

Stranger Danger Program

On Friday November 20 we will have Police Office Lyndsy Harrison of the Maplewood Richmond Heights Police Department speak to the children regarding “stranger danger.”  It is important for all parents and guardians to speak to their children about encounters with strangers and what they should do in such situations.  In conjunction with this presentation, Officer Harrison would like to inform everyone of the website where you can obtain information on sex offenders living in the St. Louis area.  The website is:

http:www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/SOR/SORPage.html

If you cannot automatically link to this, copy and paste it into your web browser.  When using this site, it is best to use your zip code as a search tool and to check the site often.

 

Little Flower Trivia Night

This year’s Trivia Night will have many fun activities in addition to the trivia competition.  We will have Heads/Tails, 50/50, Food, Drink, and an AUCTION!  There are many wonderful items up for auction.  Some of these items include a Principal for the day package, front row pews and reserved parking for Christmas and Easter Masses, front row seating for our Christmas and Spring Music performances, 4 tickets to the Transiberian Orchestra with dinner at J.Buck’s, 2 Club Level Rams Tickets, an Organizing Gift Certificate, Holiday Inn Pizza Party, Scrapbooking Basket, Mitchell James Salon Men’s Package, Mitchell James Salon Day of Beauty Package, and an Aya Sofia Restaurant Certificate.  I want to also inform everyone that the Little Flower Trivia Night has already been a huge success. All of the tables are now reserved. What a wonderful response in support of Little Flower! If you are unable to participate please keep in mind that this will be an annual event and consider participating in the future.  A big thanks to Dana Glore, Jamie Allman, & all others who have volunteered to make this event successful!

 

Spanish Program

The newly created Spanish program is ready to begin.  The class will be offered one day a week and will begin next Wednesday (Nov. 11).  The students will be divided into two groups.  One group will consist of 1st-4th graders and the other group will be 5th-8th graders.  The older students will meet on Wednesdays after school and the younger group will meet on Thursdays after school.  The class will be held from 3:10-4:00.

 

After Care Registration

Please contact Mr. Baird if you plan on utilizing a Little Flower “After School Care Program.”  As we are finalizing the details we need to have an idea of how many children would be attending.  The costs will be competitive and in most cases superior to those of other care centers.

 

Panda Express Fundraiser

On Saturday Nov. 7 and Sunday Nov. 8 as well as Friday Nov. 27 and Saturday Nov. 28 Panda Express Restaurant in the Galleria will donate 20% of proceeds to Little Flower School.  All you have to do is present the flyer that will be coming home with your child’s Tuesday Packet.

 

Target Take Charge Of Education Program

Did you know there is an easy way to help us raise money for our school?  It’s called Take Charge of Education, and it’s helping our school right now.  Here’s how it works: Visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school, then use your REDcard whenever you shop.  When you use your REDcard (Target Visa Credit Card, Target Credit Card, or Target Check Card) Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to Little Flower Catholic School.

Calendar

11/4 - All-school Mass (4th grade)

11/4 - Collect canned/dry goods

11/6 - Little Flower Trivia Night (7:00 p.m.)

11/7-8 - Panda Express Fundraiser

11/9 - Little Flower School Board Meeting

11/11 - Veteran’s Day

11/12 - Picture Re-takes

11/13 - Box Tops Play Clothes Day

11/15 - Children’s Liturgy Mass 10:30 a.m.
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 11 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 26 October 2009 12:50

Little Flower Newsletter 10-26-09

Little Flower Trivia Night

This year’s Trivia Night will have many fun activities in addition to the trivia competition.  We will have Heads/Tails, 50/50, Food, Drink, and an AUCTION!  There are many wonderful items up for auction.  Some of these items include a Principal for the day package, front row pews and reserved parking for Christmas and Easter Masses, front row seating for our Christmas and Spring Music performances, 4 tickets to the Transiberian Orchestra with dinner at J.Buck’s, 2 Club Level Rams Tickets, an Organizing Gift Certificate, Holiday Inn Pizza Party, Scrapbooking Basket, Mitchell James Salon Men’s Package, Mitchell James Salon Day of Beauty Package, and an Aya Sofia Restaurant Certificate.  I want to also inform everyone that the Little Flower Trivia Night has already been a huge success. All of the tables are now reserved. What a wonderful response in support of Little Flower! If you are unable to participate please keep in mind that this will be an annual event and consider participating in the future.

Spanish Program

The newly created Spanish program is almost ready to begin.  We are targeting the week of November 2 to begin the program.  The class will be offered one day a week.  The students will be divided into two groups.  One group will consist of 1st-4th graders and the other group will be 5th-8th graders.  The class will be held from 3:10-4:00.  Pay attention for more information later this week.

Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up Sheets

If you were unable to attend the Children’s liturgy Mass you can still sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences.  The sign up sheets are available in the office.  You may stop in or message us to reserve a time.

After Care Registration

Please contact Mr. Baird if you plan on utilizing a Little Flower “After School Care Program.”  As we are finalizing the details we need to have an idea of how many children would be attending.  The costs will be competitive and in most cases superior to those of other care centers.

H1N1 Vaccine Update

Parents my apologies, as this morning I was informed that due to shortages of the vaccine we will have to wait at least until the week of November 2 to receive and administer our vaccines.  As I get any new updates I will let you know.  Also, there was some apparent confusion with the questionnaire form sent home by the Health Department, we will be sending a new updated form home with the Tuesday Packet, please complete and return the form ASAP.

Catholic High School Open House Day! (Sunday Nov. 1, 2009)

On Sunday November 1 many Catholic High Schools will be holding “Open Houses.”  All are welcomed and invited to attend.  Here is a list of the schools and the times that the open houses will be held;

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Barat Academy

Bishop DuBourg High School

Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory School

Christian Brothers College High School

Cor Jesu Academy

Incarnate Word Academy

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School

Notre Dame High School

Rosati-Kain High School

St. Elizabeth Academy

St. John Vianney High School

St. Joseph’s Academy

St. Mary’s High School

Trinity Catholic High School

Ursuline Academy

Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School

Visitation Academy

12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

DeSmet Jesuit High School

Nerinx Hall High School

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Chaminade College Preparatory School

11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

St. Louis University High School

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Duchesne High School

St. Pius X High School

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

St. Dominic High School

 

Those high schools offering open houses on other days are;

Monday November 2 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Chaminade College Preparatory School

Sunday November 8 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

St. Louis Priory School

 

Calendar

10/26                     Start of 3rd Quarter

10/27                     Report Cards available on-line at 4:00 p.m.

10/28                     School Mass (3rd Grade)

10/28 & 10/29       Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/29                     ½ day, dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

10/29                     Halloween Parties (PreK - 4th)

10/30                     NO SCHOOL

 

 
 
Mr. Baird's Newsletter, Issue 10 PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 08:28

Greetings To All Little Flower Families,

Fall Festival Is Near!

The annual Little Flower Catholic School Fall Festival will be held on Friday October 23 from 6-9.  Please join us for food, hay rides, community building, and FUN!

H1N1 Vaccines

We have received the information regarding the H1N1 vaccines.  The information was sent home Monday October 19.  If you choose to have your student receive a vaccine, you will need to return the questionnaire and permissions slips as soon as possible.  The permission slip with duplicate copies needs to be turned in completely.  One form is for the school and one is for the health department.  The deadline to have the forms turned in is Friday October 23.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming!

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29.  On Wednesday the conferences will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  On Thursday the conferences will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m.  A sign up sheet will be available on a first come-first serve basis after Mass at the Children’s Liturgy Mass on Sunday October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

After Care Registration

Please contact Mr. Baird if you plan on utilizing a Little Flower “After School Care Program.”  As we are finalizing the details we need to have an idea of how many children would be attending.  The costs will be competitive and in most cases superior to those of other care centers.

You Are Invited To Little Flower Masses

I invite all of you to attend our all-school masses held on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.  Each Wednesday a different class sponsors and helps perform the Mass.  For the remainder of the month of the October the masses are as follows;

10/21    2nd Grade

10/28    3rd Grade

Children’s Liturgy on Sunday October 25 (10:30 a.m.)

Please join us for our monthly Children’s Liturgy Mass that will be conducted by the 1st and 7th grades.  All families and parishioners are welcome and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

1st Annual Little Flower Trivia Night

Mark your calendars for Friday November 6.  On that date we will host our first annual Little Flower Trivia Night in the gymnasium.  There will be trivia, food, fun, drinks, raffles, and much more.  Please keep this date open to support Little Flower.  For more information contact Dana Glore at 647-4715.

End of 1st Quarter

It is hard to believe, but the 1st Quarter ends on Friday October 23.  Friday will also be a ½ day, with a 12:00 dismissal.  Report cards will be available next week on Tuesday October 27 at 4:00 p.m.

 

Calendar

10/20                        1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m.

10/21                        School Mass (2nd Grade)

10/23                        End of 1st Quarter

10/23                        ½ Day, 12:00 dismissal, no lunch at school

10/23                        Fall Festival 6-9 p.m.

10/27                        Report Cards Open on-line at 4:00 p.m.
 
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