SMM PARENT NEWSLETTER
February 22, 2019
Please Join Us in Prayer
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
The Pope and Church leaders; our government leaders
All service men & women; all police, fire fighters, and first responders
Carryl Osborn, Vada Powell, Elizabeth Dillon, Robert Miller, Bob Johnson, Tina Galatas, Simone Boell, Bev Stover, Brad Binder, Dave McCuller, Charlie Matt, Joy Koch, Sister Donna Baker, Joe Charbonnet, and Nicholas Eirich
Oh! The thinks you can think!
St. Margaret Mary proudly presents Seussical Jr. a musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Our talented cast, crew and directors have been working so hard to bring you this wonderful show that is guaranteed to inspire a song in your heart.
Tickets will be sold at the door. Adults $3 for one show or $5 for both. K-12 kids $2 for one show or $3 for both nights, and PreK and under get in free.
SHOW US YOUR TOUCHDOWN DANCES!
This gives our girls more time to practice their touchdown dances. They are planning on scoring big!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. COMING SOON TO PJP
Pope John Paul II High School is performing "Fiddler on the Roof, Jr" May 3 and 4 on the OLL stage. They would like to include some 5th, 6th, and 7th grade SMM students in the ensemble. Mrs. Lisotta, PJP Drama Instructor, will audition SMM students on Wednesday, February 27th during their recess. Students will be expected to perform a song acapella or with karaoke/recorded music (1 minute) and learn a dance and perform it.
The rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday from 7-9pm at PJP or OLL. The students would be part of the ensemble, and would not be expected to attend every rehearsal. The final Dress Rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 2. Audition documents will be distributed next week. In the meantime, students may want to check out these audition tips:
Become familiar with the show. Google and YouTube are good options for research.
Song choice is important. Choose a song that is best for YOU, not a song that you really like. You will have 60 seconds to sing your heart out, so make it worth it!
Be prepared. Don’t try to wing it at the last minute. Nerves will get the best of you and it will show.
Smile. It’s always your best feature, so use it!
Breathe. Take a moment, take a deep breath. It will lower your heart rate and make you feel better.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. If you make a mistake, just stop and start over. See #6 and #7.
Have fun! Everyone that auditions will be involved in the production in some way, so you have nothing to lose. Bring it!
TAX INFORMATION FOR AFTERCARE
If you need a tax statement for aftercare from January - May 2018, please send an email to Mrs. Gallo at sgallo@saintmm.org.
Tax information from August - December 2018 is available on FACTS. If you need help with FACTS, please call the school office for assistance.
Thank you!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TUITION ASSISTANCE
Tuition Assistance: Please be advised that the FACTS online application for Grant and Aid will be available February 1, 2019. If your family is in need of assistance, please visit https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/43YB3 . FACTS Management is a third-party company to assist us in the screening of tuition assistance requests and to aid us in determining financial need. You many submit an application to FACTS from February 1st until March 31st.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS "CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION LOTTERY"
To assist with the cost of Catholic education, the Louisiana State Council of the Knights of Columbus has a new program called the "Catholic School Tuition Lottery Program." This free program helps pay for a child's Catholic school tuition.
Members of the Knights of Columbus having children in a Catholic school (from Pre-K to 12th grade) are eligible to enroll their children in this free lottery. Non-members can become eligible for the lottery by joining the Knights of Columbus (assuming they are at least 18 years old, male and Catholic). Thus, this program is only open to members of the Knights of Columbus.
Each quarter we will randomly draw the names of four students, and if selected, we will directly pay their school $500 towards the child's tuition. The entry form stays in the pool of applicants,
thereby providing the chance for the child's name to be drawn more than once!
Please click on the following link for more information and the entry form.
Good luck & God Bless.
TOOTHBRUSH COLLECTION FOR DOS AMIGOS MISSION
SCOTT HAHN IS RETURNING ON MARCH 30
Dear Parents,
We gladly support and encourage everyone - men, women, and children old enough to understand - to consider attending this special event highlighting Scott Hahn who is a nationally known speaker on Catholic subjects. Advance ticket price is $30 per person. Please see the St. Margaret Mary Church bulletin for more information.
Please view the following video with a message from Scott Hahn.
God's blessings to you and your families,
Father Ed
HELP STOCK OUR MAKER SPACES
toothpicks ----- duct tape
straws ---- tin foil
glue ----- rubber bands
balloons - packing tape
clean, dry newspapers
Anything else that you think kids could use to make awesome creations
Thank you for your help.
Would You Like to be Featured in the Directory of St. Margaret Mary Family Owned or Managed Businesses ?
Friday, February 22
- School Mass 8:20 am Church Parents are Invited
- Grandparents & Grand Friends Adoration Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm Chapel
- SMM Play: Seussical, Jr., the Musical 7:00 pm Gym
Sunday, February 24
- SMM Play: Seussical, Jr., the Musical 2:00 pm Gym
Monday, February 25
- Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
- "Fresh As a Flower" Day - Bring Your Teacher a Flower
Tuesday, February 26
- Teacher Appreciation Week - Teacher Appreciation Lincheon Day
- "Super Supply" Day - Bring Classroom Supplies
- NJHS Tutoring Room 5 3:00 - 3:30 pm
- JR Robotics Mtg 3:00 - 4:00 pm Science Lab
Wednesday, February 27
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- "A Card Because We Care" Day - Bring Your Teacher a Card
- Fiddler on the Roof, Jr Auditions Grades 5, 6, 7 at Recess
- Choir Practice 3:15 - 4:15 pm
- Concert Band Practice 3:00 - 4:00 pm
- SMM VS LOURDES GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL FUND RAISER 7:00 PM @ PJP
Thursday, February 28
- SR Robotics Mtg 3:00 - 4:00 pm Science Lab
Friday, March 1
- School Mass 8:20 am Church - Parents are Invited
- Grandparents and Grand Friends of SMM Adoration Hour 1:00 - 2:00 pm Chapel
- Krewe of Heads 1:30 pm School Parking Lot
- No Cornerstone Due to Night Parade
Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 8
- NO SCHOOL MARDI GRAS HOLIDAYS
- LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULE'
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
- Ash Wednesday
Friday, March 8
- Given Lock-In @ St. John of the Cross (registration to come soon - our high school Retreat Team is helping to put this on)
Sunday, March 10
- Daylight Savings Time Starts
MONDAY, MARCH 11
- SMM Parish Lenten Mission 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 12
- 6th & 7th Grade Exams: Math/SS
- 4th & 5th Grade to Lenten Mission at Lourdes 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- SMM Parish Lenten Mission 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, March 13
- 6th & 7th Grade Exams: Sci/Rdg
- 1st Grade Field Trip to Culinary Kids
- FOR MORE EVENTS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE SMM SCHOOL CALENDAR LINK BELOW
CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH HUMOR
Bippo: Class, what is big and white and shaped like a tooth?
Alfred E. Neuman: Beats me.
Bippo: A molar bear.
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