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St.
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February 18, 2011
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Saint Henry Catholic School “Soaring with the Lord!” 300 E. Cady Street · Watertown, WI
53094 920/261-2586 · 920/261-3681 (FAX) |
“Love your enemies, and pray for those who
persecute you…
for if you love those who love
you, what recompense will you have?”
Matt 5: 44 & 46
Many of you will see have seen the note
that was sent home yesterday or, if you weren’t here, will be able to read it
along with this newsletter. Let me say
here too, we are very sorry for all the confusion. To avoid any in the future, the general rule
of thumb will be that for WEATHER-related reasons, we will follow the public
school’s lead on closings and/or early dismissals. (They have to make the busing
decisions.) Otherwise, assume we will
have school if it’s on our calendar.
That includes the 4K classes since they are held at our site. Buses will run for all of the parochial
school riders.
Although the snow is melting at an
incredible rate, it feels a little like Christmas in the office. Thanks to the proceeds garnered from the HASA
book sale in the fall, we were able to purchase almost 50 new books for the
library -- and they came. They should be
ready for check out by the end of next week.
We know they will fly out of here into the hands of our many avid
readers. Thank you again, all of you who
worked at and/or participated in the sale.
Just a reminder that the new regulations
regarding the giving out of medications in schools go into effect as of March
1st. We can only give out medications –
prescription or over-the-counter -- that are in original containers provided by
the parents with all the required paperwork filled out and turned in. If you have any questions, please just give
us a call.
I greeted the Dare teacher, Officer Stacy
Schroeder, as she was coming in for her weekly, second semester class with the
fifth graders the other afternoon. It
reminded me of a bit of humor relayed by another of her colleagues-in blue.
It was the end of the day when
I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my
K-9 partner, Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. “Is
that a dog you got back there?” he asked. “It sure is,” I replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then
towards the back of the van. Finally he said, “What'd he do?”
Have you ever wondered, “Why do Catholics
have a pope anyway?” Do we have a CD
for you! It gives the historical and
Biblical roots of the papacy. Shares
what does the church mean by the pope being “infallible” and what it does NOT
mean. It’s a well-balanced,
academically-sound treatment of the topic for adults, and I would be happy to
lend it to you for a couple of weeks.
Great for both Catholics – who
are a little fuzzy themselves in their understanding – and for interested
non-Catholics. Please don’t hesitate to
ask for it. By the way, most people find
the speaker (Dr. Scott Hahn) almost always clear, easy to listen to, and even
entertaining.
Dates to Put on the Calendar
FEBRUARY
Saturday 19 Bi-annual Parish Dinner Auction Event
–
God bless the committee, the donators, the participants.
Monday 21 Presidents’ Day
Wednesday 23 Grade 5 has liturgical roles during 8:15
Mass
Thursday 24 Website design cmte.
mtg., 6:30 pm, computer lab
Friday 25 Student Council’s “Crazy Day”
Mid-quarter
reports go home
Saturday 26 Joint parishes “Chili Cook-Off,” St. Henry
Parish Center, 5:00 pm
Monday 28 NO
SCHOOL Youth Group Ski Trip
MARCH
Tuesday 01 Athletic Assn. mtg., 6:30 pm, computer lab –
unusual day for this mtg.
Wednesday 02 Grade 3 has liturgical roles during 8:15
Mass
APRIL
Friday 15 Service Hours Sheets for 10-11 due in office
along with check for
any
un-served hours ($10 per hour; max of $150.)
This
is a contract requirement for all 5K-grade 8 families.
The
15 hours could have been earned from April 15, 2010 on.
Memory Verse for February
21-25
“Can a mother forget her infant, be
without tenderness for the child of her womb?
Even should she forget you, I will never forget you.” Isaiah 49: 15