Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Ms. Clark
February 27, 2020
Dear Parents,
Along with building a foundation of faith and life-long learning, one of the basic tenets for students at Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School is being kind and Christ-like to others. These behaviors are discussed, talked about, and recognized throughout the school, however, I have had the opportunity to meet with all of our students and present to them a special program about kindness.
Through various sponsors including Duck Tape, Giant Supermarkets, Project Love, and PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, our students have pledged to stick together against bullying and to stand up for what's right. After the presentation, our students signed their name on a piece of duck tape as their pledge to stand together for what's right and then placed their name to a huge banner. The students then completed their own commitment forms which described one thing they could do to keep the pledge they made.
Please ask your children about this assembly. The link below shares some great books to use at home with your children to help reinforce the concept of Kindness inspiring Kindness. I also included the powerful short video that shows what happens when someone is kind to another person and how one act of kindness spreads from one person to another. Our students in grades 3-8 viewed this video during their assembly.
Let us remember, "If we teach Jesus' example of kindness, then our children will become more considerate of the presence of Christ in others.”
God's blessings,
Ms. Clark
Terra Nova Testing
Terra Nova testing will begin on Friday, March 20th. The Terra Nova Test is an assessment that we use to promote greater learning and academic growth of each student. In order to continue to obtain an accurate picture of our students’ achievement, please be sure that your children not only get a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast, but also that they are not late for school or absent during this week. There will be no make-up tests for students who are absent for a reason other than illness.
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Gala Update and important reminders:
**Below is a link to the Mardi Gras Gala Wish List. For so many of you whom have asked how you can contribute to the Gala, here is your answer! Should you wish to donate, kindly have all items submitted by February 28th. Any questions can be directed to Erin and Bridget at skdgala@skdschool.org.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094BA8A729A1FB6-mardi
**Continue sending in those RSVPs and table sponsorships. We are so excited to see the room filling up! It's going to be a great night!
**We are still accepting event sponsorships and advertisements. Please forward any interests to skdgala@skdschool.org.
Sunny Days Summer Camp
We are incredibly excited to be conducting SKD's Sunny Days Summer Camp for the Summer of 2020. Please go to the Sunny Days Summer Camp Website listed below and read and fill out all registration forms.
All registration forms must be completed in full and turned in with the $25 registration fee. All registrations are on a first-come, first serve basis and space is limited, so please get your registration completed as soon as possible.
For any questions, please contact our Camp Director, Ms. Casey at 215-322-5275 or email at mscasey@skdschool.org.
Parent Association News
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
Important information and applications for need-based grants and merit-based scholarships are now available.
Please visit the Scholarships & Financial Aid tab on the AOP Catholic Schools website to access the online applications for the Maguire Scholars Program, Howley Family Foundation Scholarship and all other opportunities available.
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
2/28: Community Homeroom / STEM Design Challenge Grades 4-5
3/6: Mass 9am
3/11: 7th Grade High School Visitation Day
3/13: End of 2nd Trimester
3/14: Saint Bede's Confirmation
3/16: 3rd Trimester Begins
3/20: Terra Nova Testing Begins
3/25: 8th Grade Retreat Day
3/27: SKD Gala
4/2: Sacrament of Reconciliation
4/3: Mass 9am
4/5: Passion Play 7:30pm
4/6: Passion Play 7:30pm
4/8: 11:45am Dismissal
4/9: NO SCHOOL, Holy Thursday
4/10: NO SCHOOL, Good Friday
4/13: NO SCHOOL, Easter Monday
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Location: 1053 Holland Road, Southampton, PA, United States
Phone: 215-357-4720
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