LIGHT UP THE WORLD
From the desk of Sister Margaret Hartman, SND
May 4, 2017
MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
MAY Students of the Month are: Casey Lewis – K; Addison Passow – 1; Kyle Nedved – 2; Chrisina Shivley – 3; Meagan
Passow - 4; Kylie Hoenigman – 5; Margaret Ruggeri – 6; Mallory Sah-7 and Mary Adamic- 8. They will be treated to
lunch with Father Jay and Sr. Margaret at Mangia, Mangia, on Thursday, May 11, and recognized at Mass on Friday,
May 5. Congratulations to our Preschool Students of the Month, Jimmy Adair – 3-year-old Marena Whitely - 4-yearold.
FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICE
Practice for First Communion is tonight, Thursday, May 4 from 6-7:30pm in the church. Parents and 2nd graders
need to attend this important practice.
SPRING MUSICAL – FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 5 at 1:00pm or 7:00pm. Our 5th through 8th
grade is putting on an hour production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and they can't wait for you to see their latest
dance moves and various scenes. Our Musicals are FREE to see.... we will just ask for a "free will offering" (if you can)
at the end of the show to keep our Drama Music Classes going for years to come at St. Helen School.
YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!
If you pre-ordered a yearbook, it will be coming home with your child today. If you didn’t pre-order a yearbook, and
would like one for your child, send in $20.00 to the school office in an envelope marked “yearbook” with your child’s
name by May 5th. Yearbooks are limited so they will be offered on a “first come, first serve” basis.
FIRST COMMUNION
Second graders will receive Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion on Saturday May 6th. Mass begins at
10:00 a.m. Second graders should arrive to their classroom by 9:30 a.m.
FIELD DAY
Just a reminder, this week we will be tie-dying our Field Day t-shirts in art class. The children are really looking
forward to this experience. The shirts will be dyed in class and placed in a zip locked bag. The dye needs to set
overnight so the shirts will be sent home wet. Please make sure to rinse and wash and dry the shirt the next day.
Complete instructions were sent home with the shirts. Please return them to their class homeroom teacher. They will
keep them until Field Day. Thank you for your help. Field Day is Tuesday, May 16th.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers needed for FIELD DAY to set up, serve snacks and lunch, and clean up. Please text Megan Z at 859-4207503 or email to [email protected]
BAND CONCERT
We are pleased that our Spring Band Concert under the direction of Mr. Kevin Bell will take place at St. Helen School
on Wednesday, May 17 at 8:45 a.m. in the gym. We know you are in for a musical treat! The band will have their
concert at Notre Dame Educational Center on Thursday, May 18 at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
CHURCH IN THE CITY AND COUNTRY MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On May 19th, Students from St. Francis School in Cleveland will visit. Bishop Roger Griess will celebrate Mass at
10:00 a.m. and students will have lunch here. We are in need of at least 2 volunteers per class to help with lunch
setup, serving and clean up. Please call the school office, if you can help. Thank you.
FLOWER SALE AT FOUR GREEN FIELDS
Help us raise some additional funds for our school by buying the plants, shrubs, and herbs that you will need anyway.
Four Green Fields located at 13111 Ravenna Rd, Chardon, (440) 285-4600 has a beautiful assortment of plants that
you will be sure to enjoy. If you buy plants during the weekdays of May and mention ST. HELEN SCHOOL, we will
receive a portion of the proceeds. Four Green Fields is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 – 6:00
p.m., and Wednesday, 9:00 – 12:00 noon. Help us grow some funds!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES PHOTOS NEEDED
Please email Mrs. Joyce a few favorite photos of your graduating child as soon as possible. We'd love if they included
fellow classmates. Please email them asap to [email protected].
PARENTS OF 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
The Ohio Department of Health has mandated that all students entering 7 th grade must have had a Tdap (a combined
tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine) or a Td (tetanus and diphtheria) immunization within the past 5 years.
They recommend the students get vaccinated with the Tdap vaccine, as it has the extra protection against pertussis
(whooping cough) and they have reported an increased number of cases in our area and throughout the US. They also
must have had one dose of the Meningitis vaccine (Menactra or Menveo), this is a new requirement that started
with the 2016-2017 school year. You can get your child vaccinated by their physician, or go to one of the local Health
Department vaccination clinics. All students must present proof to the school office before the first day of the
2017-2018 school year. If your student has already been vaccinated, please send in written documentation now
(either a copy or you may have your doctor fax it to the school (440) 564-7969), and your child will be all set for
next year. If you have questions, please call Sr Dorothy Luli at school (564-7125), or at home 440-413-3289.
FITNESS CAMP
Join us on August 14 - 18, from 8:00 – 12:00 p.m. at St. Helen School for 5 days of fitness fun. Get in shape with
activities like hiking, an obstacle course, kickball, water activities and much more. This camp is open to students
entering grades 3 -8. Cost is $125.00 for four days. The fee includes a t-shirt, snacks and materials. If you sign up
for Fitness and Jewelry Camp the cost will be $200.00 a savings of $50.00 ☺
JEWELRY CAMP
Join us on July 17 – 21, from 8:00 – 12:00 at St. Helen School for 5 days of creative fun. Use your creativity to design
one of a kind jewelry. This camp is open to students entering grades 3 – 8. Cost is $125.00. Fee includes beads, gems
and materials. A snack is also included. If you sign up for Fitness and Jewelry Camp the cost will be $200.00 a savings
of $50.00☺
START DATE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Orientation day is Monday, August 21, 2017. Orientation for new families is from 4:00 – 4:30pm. Orientation for
families returning to school will be from 4:30 – 6:00pm. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
Students should arrive to school before 7:45 a.m.
KENSTON BUS
Families that utilized Kenston’s bus service need to re-apply annually to continue bus service for next school year. The application
must be completed by June 16th to guarantee transportation for the upcoming school year.
Go to http://kenstonlocal.org/kenston/transportation/private-school-transportation-request/
Go to the District Menu and click Departments
Then click on Transportation
Then Private school Transportation Request
Complete all information in the form
Submit
AMERIGAS PROGRAM
St. Helen School is participating in the Amerigas School Days Program. Please send in your gas receipts Amerigas will give St. Helen
School up to $2,000 per school year for books and computers, sporting equipment, band equipment, art materials, etc. Simply save
your Amerigas Propane receipts and bring a copy (or the office will make a copy for you) to the school office. We receive 2% per
gallon simply by collecting Amerigas receipts.