Parent Letter

January 16, 2025

 

Warm greetings to each of you! As we embrace the new year, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing support and partnership in our school community.

 

Important Announcements

  • NWEA and AimsWeb Assessments: Testing will continue through Friday, January 24th. Please ensure your children are well-rested on their testing days to help them perform their best.
  • Martin Luther King Day: There will be no school on Monday, January 20th, as we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Education Committee Meeting: Join us on Tuesday, January 21st at 6 PM in the teacher’s lounge. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
  • School Mass: Our next Mass will be on Wednesday, January 22nd, led by our 5th and 6th graders. All are invited to attend this Eucharistic celebration.
  • Catholic Schools Week: We will kick off Catholic Schools Week with a special Mass on Sunday, January 26th.   Some students have volunteered to fill positions at this Mass.  Permission slips will be sent home tomorrow.  For families not involved in the Mass, please join us at 8:30 AM at St. Edward Church.  It is a wonderful time to bring everyone together to thank the parish for the support of their time, talent, and treasure.  
    • The calendar for Catholic School’s Week, which includes all of the information regarding this very exciting week for our students and staff, will be sent home tomorrow.  
    • Breakfast and Open House: On Sunday, following Mass, there will be an omelet and hash brown breakfast.  There will also be an open house at St. Edward School from 10 AM to noon. Bring your family and friends!
    • Mardi Gras: We are excited to announce our upcoming Mardi Gras carnival! For those new to us, the Mardi Gras is an afternoon carnival where students purchase tickets of $.25 and come home with way too many prizes.  This is a student council fundraiser.  We will need:
      • Small, medium, and large prizes (gently used and clean are welcome)
      • New or "like new" items for the wishing well
      • Raffle prizes
      • Adult volunteers for the afternoon of January 31st
      • Each family is asked to donate one cake for the cakewalk.
  • Flurry of Fun Tickets: Tickets are on sale for our Flurry of Fun event on February 1st. Order forms were sent home in family folders last week.

Celebrations from the Week

We are thrilled to welcome three new preschool friends who joined us in December, after the Christmas break. This growth is only possible because of your recommendations. Thank you for spreading the word and helping us expand our St. Edward family!

 

Additional Information

We are grateful for your continued partnership and support in making our school a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. Your involvement makes a difference!

 

May God Bless,

Mrs. Garvey