Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
PrincipalsSchool
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Transfiguration Catholic
News
651-501-2216
March 3rd, 2016
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals |[email protected]
651-501-2216
Virtues in Practice Program – Year of Faith
March is the month of Mercy – caring for those who suffer. The saints for this month are St. John
Vianney, St. Faustina and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta! Look for the saints on the posters in the school
hallway near the office and in the church gathering space and read their biographies to find out
why they were chosen to inspire us in this month of Mercy!
St. John Vianney
St. Faustina
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta
There will be no busing on March 4th and 11th because of the district
schedule – please plan accordingly!
Mission Statement
“The mission of Transfiguration Catholic School is to form each student in the
highest standards of learning, faith, and character, according to the vision for
education of the Roman Catholic Church.”
March 11
5th Grade
Living Stations
March 4th & 11th
Fish Fry
March 18
BizTown Field Trip
6th & 7th Grades
March 21-28
Holy Week
No School
March 31st
Home & School
Meeting
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
Wednesday School Rosary:
Transfiguration Catholic School is NOW
ENROLLING for 2016-2017! Your registration
will determine our staffing of Transfiguration
Catholic School! The link to TADS is
https://mytads.com/a/transfigurationoakdale
The Rosary is being prayed for the intentions
of Transfiguration Catholic School every
Wednesday after the 8:00 Mass! Come join
us at the back of church near the sacristy.
For enrollment questions, e-mail the principals
at [email protected]
Fridays from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Transfiguration School Cafeteria
March 4th
March 11th
Cost:
Adult (15 and up)- $10.
Children (14 and under) - $7.
Grilled Cheese - $2.
Fr. Baer with new servers Lauren L. and Leah P. and mentor
servers Carla G. and Amanda V.
Volunteers needed for the Fish Fry to set up, serve food and
clean up!
Go to Sign-up Genius at this link to sign up:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ca8a72ba5fc1-fish
Contact
Information
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
651.501.2220
5th Grade Living Stations
of the Cross are on Friday,
March 11th, at 10:00, 2:00
and 7:00!
Website:
www.transfigurationmn.org
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
Teacher Bio: Stephanie Brown, Kindergarten
How long have you been at Transfiguration School?
I have been teaching at Transfiguration for six years now. I love
teaching Kindergarten and getting to guide the children through
so many first time experiences. I love those moments of joy and
awe they feel as they grow, change, and develop throughout
the year!
Why do you teach?
While my friends changed their minds daily as to what they
wanted to be when they grew up, my dream never changed – I
have always wanted to be a teacher. Both of my parents are in
education, so I spent a lot of time at school with them. I love
helping children grow and develop, both as students and as
people. Being a part of their journey is such a special thing. I am so blessed to be able to live
out this dream here at Transfiguration, where I also began my journey!
What is your credo – words to live by – favorite Bible verse?
One of my favorite quotes is “Never lose your childish enthusiasm.” This is especially true when
teaching Kindergarten! As an adult, it is a blessing to so often be reminded of the little joys in life!
My favorite Bible verse is “love your neighbor as yourself” from Mark. I try to incorporate this into
our daily life in Kindergarten and my own life as well!
Tell us about your family, pets, hobbies, time away from school?
I got married at Transfiguration in July of 2014. My husband, Kyle, and I have two dogs named
Kenzie and Cora. We also have a bird named Callahan. I volunteer for Coco’s Heart Dog
Rescue and help plan their big fundraiser each year. In my free time, I enjoy being outside,
camping and hiking with my family! I also love to sing, play the flute, act in shows, and
sometimes design and sew costumes for Woodbury Community Theater. I am currently working
on my master’s degree in K-12 reading instruction and will graduate from the University of St.
Thomas this spring.
What is your favorite ice cream? Food?
My favorite ice cream is anything with caramel or raspberry – though not at the same time! I
enjoy lasagna and tacos.
Bring a Friend to School – Do you
have a friend that does not have
school or would like to know more
about our school? Invite them to
come to school with you on March 4,
2016.
There will be NO SCHOOL on APRIL 8.
(Staff in-service)
Declamations begin on Wednesday
April 6, 2016, in the afternoon and ALL
DAY on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
A special thanks goes out to ALL PARENTS
who helped with the BLACK and GOLD
FUNDRAISER! We could not have had
great success without all of your time,
effort and patience putting everything
together. The gym looked amazing! The
food was wonderful! The fellowship with
all of the families was truly magnificent!
Thanks again being an integral part in
supporting Transfiguration Catholic School!
- The Principals
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
Congratulations to 8th grader Caitlin O on
advancing to the Minnesota State Science
Fair on April 3rd-5th in Bloomington
Minnesota!! Her project, "Memory
Makers...Eyes or Ears" also qualified for the
Broadcom National Science Fair which only
the top 10% of all projects qualify! We are
very excited and proud of her
accomplishment! Great job Caitlin!
There will be an Ashland Cast Party on
Wednesday, March 9, 3:30 to 5:00
p.m., in the cafeteria.
We’re still looking for volunteers for
the BizTown field trip on March 18th!
Contact Matt Weingartz at
[email protected]
Adopt a Highway – We adopted a highway
(Century from 94 to Larpenteur!)! We are
now in charge of both roadways that
surround our school! We are going to have
a Transfiguration Service Project to clean the
roadway! More information to follow in the
Spring!
Olivia H. and Ella B. perform their duet at
the 7th grade piano recital.
Join us for the next Transfiguration Parish and School Feed My Starving Children
packing event on Saturday, April 9, from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Eagan location.
Students (K-12) accompanied by an adult are welcome to sign up. Please email
Victoria at [email protected] to reserve your packing spot.
Thanks in advance for your much-needed help in filling our 70 spots.
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
“Mother Goosed”
Excellent Job, Mrs.
Brown and all the
cast members of
“Mother Goosed”!
Our students are so
blessed and
talented!
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
Current 4th & 5th graders - Please mark your calendars for our annual Summer
Discovery program at Transfiguration. Summer Discovery provides students an
opportunity to engage in S.T.E.A.M activities, camp games and build
friendships. Dates for the program are June 28-July 21st, Tuesday-Thursday 912. Registration materials will be sent home soon. Contact Mr. Vievering or
Ms. Connie Weingartz for more information.
Boxtop Fundraiser:
Attendance Line Reminder:
Boxtops are a great way to support your
school! Turn in 4 boxtop sheets at the
school office and get a free dress pass!
Please make sure your name is on the
boxtop sheets and the boxtops have not
expired!
Please remember to call the attendance
line each day that a student is absent.
State the student’s name, grade, and
reason for absence. The attendance line
number is (651) 501-2255.
Great Singing by the teachers at
Wednesday’s Mass church! Mrs.
Fell, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Thompson
and Mrs. Hernandez sounded
amazing! Good harmonizing!
Don’t Miss Out!
Order your 2015-2016 Yearbook NOW!
$20.00 per book
Order online at YBPay.lifetouch.com
Yearbook ID Code: 11915816
Or send all forms in care of Mrs. Hernandez
And make checks payable to Transfiguration School.
List students’ names whom the books are for on the memo line.
Deadline to order is Friday, March 4, 2016.
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
Characters in a Storybook:
Students dressed up as their favorite storybook characters at the end of “I Love
to Read” month!
Mr. Andy Jacobson & Mr. Matt Weingartz
Principals | [email protected]
651-501-2216
ISD 622 Community Education offers aquatic
programs for the whole family. We offer
parent/child, toddler, preschool and youth swim
lessons, open swim, and Girls Swim Night Out a
unique swim program just for girls and
women. Registration is now open for spring
lessons starting the week of March 28.
Linda Napoli
Facility Use & Aquatics Coordinator
ISD 622 Community Education
651-748-7436
Mr. W. reads a story to the school.
Students dance the hokey-pokey in the gym.
Mrs. C. reads a story to the First Grade