VCSA Weekly Update
January 19, 2017
Parent Helpers Needed
We are in need of 3-4 strong parents that can help move the computer cart that is in the STEM room upstairs to the computer lab at 3:00 on Tuesday, January 24. If you can help, please email Miss Fogarty (fogartyk@visitationschool.net) or call the office. THANK YOU!
Catholic School's Week
National Catholic School's Week is just around the corner! We have lots of fun things planned to celebrate all the great things that are happening around VSCA!
- Sunday, January 29 - 8 AM and 10 AM Mass lead by the 3/4 class. There will be an Open House following each Mass. After the 10 AM Mass please join us for a "Chili Cook Off," and Auction Preview! Please invite your friends to come visit!
- Monday January 30 - Student Appreciation Day! Students who came to Mass in uniform have an non-uniform day. The Annual Sock Drive kicks off!
- Tuesday, January 31 - Students are asked to bring in a new pair of socks today. They may trade the socks in for an ice cream sundae at lunch.
- Wednesday, February 1 - Special Friends Lunch! This is a full dress uniform day!
- Thursday, February 2 - Teacher Appreciation Day! Students are invited to write a special note to their teacher or bring them a small appreciation gift. There will be a fun assembly in the afternoon.
- Friday, February 3 - Students are asked to invite a special person to come and join them for Mass at 9 AM and coffee and doughnuts after Mass at the school. Come and see our wonderful students in, "Godspell," at 7:30 PM in the Upper Hall. Tickets sold at the door!
- Saturday, February 4 - Shopping Extravaganza in the school cafeteria! Come before the 7:30 PM showing of "Godspell", there will be various vendors available to shop from while sipping wine and munching hor d'oeuvres! More information on this exciting event soon, be sure to save the date!
Parent Survey
Last Thursday a "Parent Survey," was sent home for families to fill out about the upcoming principal search and the climate of the school. The principal search committee, the school board and I ask that you thoughtfully fill out this survey and send it back to the school by Friday, January 20.
MAP Testing
Students in Grade 2-8 will be participating in MAP testing again Tuesday, January 17 - Friday, January 27. They will be assessed in the areas of language, reading, and math. Results will be sent home the beginning of February.
Coats for Kids
A huge thank you to The Knights of Columbus and Augustine for making the Coats for Kids Program a success! The children will be warm and toasty this winter thanks to your generosity!
Calendar Change
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy will be CLOSED on Thursday, March 9, 2017 and OPEN on Friday, March 10, 2017. Teachers have been invited to attend a workshop at Seattle University.
Thank you for your understanding!
Remember to Buy Your SCRIP
FRIDAY during CARPOOL!!
Also Available after Mass on Sundays.
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy
Event Information
VCSA Heart Meeting
When?
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017, 06:00 PM
Where?
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Event Information
CSW Mass
Please join us after the 8 AM and 10 AM Mass for an Open House to kick off National Catholic School's Week. There will be a chili cook off and Auction Preview Party after the 10 AM Mass. Students that wear their full dress uniform to Mass, may enjoy a non-uniform day on Monday, January 30.
When?
Sunday, Jan 29, 2017, 08:00 AM
Where?
Visitation Catholic Church, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Event Information
Special Friend's Lunch
Students are asked to invite a special friend: grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor, tutor, coach, etc. to join them for lunch at school! There will be NO hot lunch this day so all children will need to bring a lunch with them and their guest.
PreK, K, 1st, and 2nd grade will have lunch at 11 AM in the lunch room.
3rd & 4th grade will have lunch at 11:10 in their classrooms
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade will have lunch at 11:35 in the lunch room
When?
Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017, 11:00 AM
Where?
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Event Information
Godspell
Join us in the Upper Hall at VCSA! This show is about Jesus and the disciples, based on the Gospel of Matthew. The students are working very hard to present this beautiful show. Please come support all their hard work! Tickets are sold at the door.
When?
Friday, Feb 3, 2017, 07:00 PM
Where?
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Event Information
Godspell
Join us in the Upper Hall at VCSA! This show is about Jesus and the disciples, based on the Gospel of Matthew. The students are working very hard to present this beautiful show. Please come support all their hard work! Tickets are sold at the door.
When?
Saturday, Feb 4, 2017, 07:30 PM
Where?
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Event Information
No School
When?
Thursday, Mar 9, 2017, 08:00 AM
Where?