Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Ms. Clark
March 4, 2021
This week we celebrate the Feast of our Patroness Saint- Saint Katharine Drexel. As we celebrate, we are reminded of Saint Katharine Drexel's words. “Peacefully do at each moment what at that moment ought to be done. If we do what each moment requires, we will eventually complete God’s plan, whatever it is. We can trust God to take care of the master plan when we take care of the details.”
Yesterday, Monsignor joined us for community prayer, and we prayed to Saint Katharine to intercede for us. Each class wrote their own special prayer for our SKD wall! As we honored our patroness, we were also excited to celebrate Grandparents / Special Person Day! It was amazing seeing our SKD grandparents and special people “Zoom” in from all over the world! We had a special mass today in honor of our Saint Katharine Drexel!
We are honored that our school is named after such a wonderful Saint. As we continue to keep our Lenten promises during this holy season, let us look to Saint Katharine as our model as we are called to be saints!
Saint Katharine Drexel, pray for us!
God's blessings,
Ms. Clark
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As you probably know, the positivity and incidence rates continue to decrease in the county. That being said, both rates are still in the substantial range, and we must continue to be ever-vigilant in our mitigation efforts and procedures.
We continue to pray for those who have died from COVID-19 and pray for an end to this global pandemic. We also pray for increased availability of vaccines and a return to some sense of "normalcy." Within the next few weeks, our teachers will be receiving the vaccine. After I have appointment times for the vaccine for our faculty, SKD will possibly need to schedule one or two days of asynchronous instruction. I know that this may be a hardship for our families – but I want to be proactive and notify our parents now that this may be happening within the next two weeks. I am confident that very shortly, ALL employees of SKD will be fully vaccinated. Your patience and understanding will make that a reality – sooner than later. On behalf of our faculty, staff, and myself, we are forever grateful!
Travel Restrictions
We remain incredibly grateful for the gift of our teachers and staff. Because of their great sacrifices and love for your children, we have been able to maintain in-person instruction. We are also grateful to our parents for respecting the important role they play in ensuring the health and safety of our students.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION TIME FOR 2021-2022 IS HERE!
Grant & Aid Application Fee: $35.00 Your 2019 or 2020 tax return is required to complete your application. If you applied last year, your application will autofill. You will be notified by FACTS if any additional documentation needs to be submitted. The link is on our website, on the Archdiocesan BLOCS website and here:
https://online.factsmgt.com/aid
Award decisions will be made based on the FACTS Grant & Aid estimated need.
COVID DATA
Number of positive staff cases = 0
Number of positive student cases = 0
*PLEASE NOTE: You will no longer receive a letter when we have a positive case. All data will be posted weekly. If there is an exposure within a cohort, you will be notified.
REVISED Symptom Screening Tool
Please see below for the “Revised” Symptom Monitor Checklist which is to be completed each day. By sending your child to school, you are confirming that you have completed this health screening.
Health and Safety Reminders
As cases are increasing each day within our county, I urge you to continue to take necessary precautions to limit coronavirus spread in our community.
Continue with your attentiveness to washing our hands
Properly wear face masks indoors and outdoors when away from home
Maintain appropriate physical distance
NO SLEEPOVERS
No small or large social gatherings
Monitor your health on a daily basis.
Parent Association Stewardship 2020
Free Money for Our School
Please be sure to participate in the following to help raise "free" money for our school:
- Box Tops for Education
- Giant Rewards
- Smile Amazon
- Shoparoo
Important Dates to Remember
Friday, 3/5: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, 3/10: Stations of the Cross
Thursday, 3/11: Terra Nova Testing Begins
Friday, 3/12: Terra Nova Testing / End of the Second Trimester
Monday, 3/15: Terra Nova Testing / Third Trimester Begins
Tuesday, 3/16 Terra Nova Testing
Wednesday, 3/17: Terra Nova Testing / Stations of the Cross
Thursday, 3/18: ABVM First Penance / Terra Nova Testing
Friday, 3/19: Terra Nova Testing
Wednesday, 3/24: Stations of the Cross
Thursday, 3/25: School Confessions
Friday, 3/26: SKD Spirit Day
Monday, 3/29: Good Time Ticket Dress Down Day
Tuesday, 3/30: Service Dress Down Day
Wednesday, 3/31: 11:45am Dismissal
About Us
Email: advancement@skdschool.org
Website: skdschool.org
Location: 1053 Holland Road, Southampton, PA, United States
Phone: 215-357-4720
Facebook: facebook.com/SKDSchool/
Twitter: @skdschool