It is the last day of August and it is amazing that we have gotten here so quickly! It has been a great summer and one that I hope you have lived each special moment and found the space in your days with your family to really find the JOY in just being here, in this time and space and with these very special people around us ~ God is good, All the time!

Last week we finished up our three Parent Meetings to discuss our Reopening Plan ~ and I have thoroughly enjoyed them! Thank you to the families that participated, and to the sneak peeks of your children saying "HI!" ~ there were great questions. One burning question that came up multiple times was about Birthday Treats! This particular question comes from a need for some "normal" and celebrating the birthday traditions is just that - normal. While birthday treats cannot be homemade this year they can be purchased individually wrapped from a store or individually wrapped from a professional bakery. Students can also bring in a small goodie bag instead ~ (think fun erasers and a fun pencil, etc.) Happy birthday! Please reach out to your child's teacher to arrange birthday celebrations. Parents will not be able to join the festivities at school.

On Tuesday our 2020-2021 school faculty will come together for our first faculty meeting. We will be missing some familiar faces and will be meeting and getting to know some new faces. We will begin with prayer and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, carrying you with us this year in prayer ~ We hope you will do the same.

Please read through the entire newsletter to find the pieces of important information you will need to start your child's year off in a great way!

Please know that every day I am praying for you and our school ~ we are such a special community and I appreciate you all more than I can say!

Peace and Light!

Mrs. Terri L. Morgan, Principal

Email: Terri.Morgan@dor.org

Phone: (585) 467-8730

• Meet and Greet: Thursday, September 3rd 9:00 am -12:00 pm
• Meet and Greet: Tuesday, September 8th 12:30 - 3:00 pm
• Meet and Greet: Wednesday, September 9th 12:30 am - 3:00 pm
• First Day of School (K-5): Thursday, September 10
• First Day of Preschool: Monday, September 14
• 1st Annual Alumni Mass: Sunday, September 13th, 9:30 am Christ the King Church
• K-5 School Mass: Tuesday, September 15th 9:00 am

Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation: Since we are unable to meet in large groups to hold our traditional Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation Night and visit the classrooms together, we will be sending out that information to you via a PowerPoint on Monday, August 31st.

Preschool - Grade 5 Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop Off: There will be three opportunities for you and your child to visit school, meet the teacher and drop off supplies ~

• Thursday, September 3rd (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
• Tuesday, September 8th (12:30-3:00 pm)
• Wednesday, September 9th (12:30-3:00 pm)

Teachers have sent out an introductory letter and a Sign-Up Genius for you to pick your time to visit.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 9:30 AM AT CHRIST THE KING CHURCH

No matter what parish site you graduated from we would love to have you come celebrate our newest alumni.

If you are not able to attend but want to:

• show your support
• wish them well
• share a favorite Catholic School memory

Please send any and all correspondence to Terri.Morgan@dor.org

PASS IT ON ~ to any Catholic School alumni that you may know

www.saintkaterischool.org

We are gathering information on our website from graduates of any of the Irondequoit Catholic Schools. We would love to make connections for our students and provide opportunities to celebrate Catholic Schools together in the future.

We hope you participate and add your name and information to our alumni list.

Want to get $500 off your tuition? Click the link below to find out how ~

Ambassador Program

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding the Registration or Financial Aid process.

Please be aware that anyone wanting to purchase uniforms from Stitchworks will need to call ahead and make an appointment. (585) 654-7522