Principal's Weekend Update
April 27th, Saint Louis Mary Grignion de Montfort
In this issue...
- Great Schools Reviews
- Marker Monday
- Identity Athlete Academy Grades 4-8 Camp Registration
- Grand Olde Saint Mark's Days
- Grand's Day: Volunteers Needed!
- Volunteers Needed for the Art Show
- 2018/19 Registration Update
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Announcements
- Important reminder that all fees (including but not limited to: lunch accounts, library accounts, yearbook fees, tuition, etc.) need to be paid before the end of the year field trips. Students will not be permitted to attend field trips if fees have not been paid. More information to come next week, thank you!
- NO open gym tonight (4/27)
Great Schools Reviews
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Marker Monday
Please join us for Marker Monday on April 30th from 4-8 pm at Davanni's! See the flyer below for more information.
Identity Athlete Academy Grades 4-8 Camp Registration
Early bird registration for Coach Gorrilla's Identity Academy Summer Basketball Camp ends this Tuesday, May 1st!
To register, contact Coach G at thomas.gorrilla@markerspride.com
Checks may be dropped off in his mailbox in the school main office. Paying ahead of time ensures the student's spot is locked in.
Thank you!
Grand Olde Saint Mark's Days
The weather may have us thinking otherwise, but the Grand Old Saint Mark’s Days Festival really is just around the corner!
Volunteer
Claim your volunteer spot at the parish festival on May 18 and May 19. There are plenty of slots available from setup on Thursday and Friday, throughout the festival, to tear down on Sunday. Take a look and sign up here! Questions? Contact Ryn Cravillion.
Donate
We are looking for donations of all shapes, sizes and values. All donations can be dropped off at the Parish Center between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Following is a list of areas needing donations:
· Kid's Game Prizes: (price range 25₵ - $5) Bubbles, art supplies, balls, stickers, trading cards, hula hoops, jump ropes, lollipops, sidewalk chalk, small games and toys, lunchbox snacks . . .
· Kid's Bottle Bar: Bubble bath, sports drinks, bubbles, Hershey Syrup, shampoo, salsa . . . anything that comes in a bottle!
· Bingo Prizes: $5 or $10 gift cards to Target, grocery stores, ice cream shops, Saints, Twins, or Loons tickets. Cash donations also accepted.
· The Country Store merchandise: Homemade or handcrafted items— jams and jellies, cookies or bars, jewelry, doll clothes, gift baskets . . . be creative!
Fund-A-Need
This year’s Fund-A-Need donations will be used to convert the school lighting to LEDs and add occupancy sensors to the classrooms. This will provide the parish with substantial energy savings and better lighting for students. The total cost of the project is $30-35K. The resulting energy savings will provide a return on investment in 3-4 years. Donate now!
Festival Button Contest
The Festival committee is now accepting entries for the 2018 festival button design contest. One button design will be selected from each grade (K-8). The winning designs will appear on festival buttons and may appear on select merchandise and posters. Button designs are due to the school office or parish center on/by Thursday, May 3 by 3pm. Please see the contest guidelines for more information.
Festival Lawn Signs
If you did not get a lawn sign to advertise the festival at drop off this morning, please check in the main school office for the extras.
Grands' Day: Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers for the following times:
-3 volunteers from 8:45 am-9:30 am and again from 10:30 am -10:55 am to help direct foot traffic.
-5 volunteers to help serve lunch from 10:30 am -12:30 pm.
-3 more volunteers to help direct foot traffic from 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm.
If you are able to help out, please contact Mr. Zeckser at zach.zeckser@markerspride.com.
Thank you!
Volunteers Needed for the Art Show
Calling all parents! With the Pre K-8th grade art show quickly approaching, we need your wonderful help to prepare!
Mrs. Moe is looking for volunteers to mat and label artwork the weeks leading up to the show at the following times:
Wednesday 5/2, 1:45 - 3:30
Thursday 5/3, 1:45-3:30
She would also love help hanging the art show before it starts on Friday, May 4th. Set up time will be 9-11:00 and 12:00 - 1:45. The show begins at 2:00.
Please see below to sign up for a slot.
If you have any questions, you can contact Mrs. Moe at ashley.moe@markerspride.com
Thank you!
2018/19 Registration Update
- Preschool: Registration is now open for our Summer Preschool program! See the sign up form below to register for our preschool summer options. Our program will run similar to the school year, but with more time for sprinklers, walking field trips, and playground fun!
- School age summer program: If your child in grade K-5 is looking for summer fun and learning, now's the time to register for summer camp at Saint Mark's School! The deadline to register is MAY 15TH. See below to learn more about our Sports, Nature and Art camps as well as to sign up. If you have any questions regarding the camp, please email Mrs. Overhaug at Emily.overhaug@markerspride.com. We look forward to an adventurous summer with you!
- Fall registration update: There are multiple steps to registering for the fall, all of which are done through your TADS account. Step 1 'application' is for preschoolers only. If you haven't applied yet, please use the TADS link below. Step 2 for all families - log into your TADS account and go to the ‘enrollment’ tab to enter/update contact details, emergency contacts, etc. Step 3 for all families - within a few days of completing your enrollment, you will receive your tuition agreement email. Use the link in the email to connect to your TADS account and complete your agreement in one session. If you have questions about using TADS, please call the TADS support line at 612-548-3320. If you have questions about your enrollment status, please email schooloffice@markerspride.com or call Brigid at 651-644-3380.
- Financial Aid update - Remember, if you have received an aid award for 2018-19 and wish to keep it, be sure to sign your tuition agreement by April 15th. Awards may be redistributed to other families in need if agreements are not signed by April 15th.
News and Upcoming Events
- Marker Monday, April 30
- Swim Team Banquet, April 30
- Grand's Day, May 4
- Water for Life bottles due, May 4
- First Friday Lemonade, May 4
- Last Day of NWEA Map testing, May 10
- Summer camp registration deadline, May 15
- Grand Olde Saint Mark's Days, May 18-19
- Saint Mark's Golf Day, Jun 24
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Let's get in touch!
Email: zachary.zeckser@markerspride.com
Website: www.markerspride.com
Location: 1983 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Phone: (651)-644-3380
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Twitter: @markerspride