Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Ms. Clark
March 25, 2021
What a difference a year makes! Who would have imagined last year at this time that our lives would be where they are today? Hopefully this pandemic has taught us to treat each day as a gift from God.
We are fast approaching the beginning of Holy Week this coming Sunday, which is Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem, while understanding that amidst the celebrations of this entrance, Jesus knew what was to happen later that week. Palm Sunday marks the commencement of Holy Week, a week when we remember Christ’s suffering and death. Hopefully, this remembrance helps us to focus on being the best people we can be in our daily lives. Christ’s suffering was to help us to be closer to God. He modeled a life for us to emulate, particularly in the acceptance and help He gave to the outcasts and underprivileged of His time. The Resurrection of Christ is at the heart of our beliefs as Catholics. Christ was born and died for us, giving the gift of our hope and belief in everlasting life.
As our Lenten journey comes to an end and we enter Holy Week, let us be transformed knowing that what appeared to be death has become, instead, a source of life. On behalf of Monsignor Marine, Father Mike, and our faculty and staff, I wish you a blessed Easter as we rejoice in our Savior’ s love and accept his gift of abiding hope!
God's blessings,
Ms. Clark
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Attendance Policy
Travel Restrictions UPDATE
The Archdiocese lifted travel restrictions along with the state. I pray and hope all families continue to practice all safety protocols. As stated in my letter and advised by the Archdiocese and the Department of Health, it is more about the behaviors that are practiced rather than what state a family travels to.
If you can not practice proper safety protocols, please be sure to utilize our virtual option for ten days before sending your child back to in-person instruction. If you are traveling, please continue to contact me to determine your child’s safe return to in-person instruction.
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.
Uniform Requirements
Even though the students are permitted to wear their gym uniforms, there are a few things we have noticed that need to be addressed and corrected:
- Students need to wear the proper logo school PE shirt.
- Sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces may be worn on any day - but if they are not SKD logo, they have to be removed upon arrival at school.
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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 / 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.
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, 3/26: SKD Spirit Day
Monday, 3/29: Good Time Ticket Dress Down Day
Tuesday, 3/30: Service Dress Down Day
Wednesday, 3/31: Facebook Live 10am Catholic Leaders / 11:45am Dismissal
Thursday, 4/1: NO SCHOOL, Holy Thursday
Friday, 4/2: NO SCHOOL, Good Friday
Monday, 4/5: NO SCHOOL, Easter Monday
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