Monday Memo

Dear Parents,

The first week of May is celebrated as Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers at Saint Susanna are incredible educators who love our students each and every day. I would encourage you and your students to write notes of appreciation to your child's teachers. I still have notes that I received years and years ago. They are precious to us as educators.

The May lunch menu is attached. Field day is May 24th and the date has been corrected on this menu.

God bless,

Janet Abdoulaye, Principal

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Wednesday

• 2:50 PM Release
  

• We Are Family Shirts

• Teacher Meetings

Thursday

• Mass hosted by 2H with celebration for First Communion! Livestream available on our YouTube channel.

• 2 / 3 Grade Field Trip

Friday

• Spiritwear tops with spiritwear or uniform bottoms for teachers and students

The Spring Book Fair will be Monday, May 9th through Thursday, May 12th.

It will be open from 7:45 to 4:00 PM each day. Family Night is Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. It will be held in the Spanish Room of the school (next to 1st grade classroom).

Website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stsusannaschool1 The website will also have the digital form of the flyer being sent home today, with videos!

The eWallet is the preferred form of payment for Scholastic items, please. Funds can be set up now through 5/12. This is also great for out-of-town friends and relatives who want to help your student grow their home library. You can forward the eWallet info to them and they can add funds securely.

There will be an All for Books fundraiser (Lollipop pull 50 cents each, cash please).

Online shopping is available 5/9 through 5/22. Over 5,000 items are available online. Scholastic is no different than many retail companies: They are impacted by supply chain issues as well. If items run out at the book fair, this is an excellent option (especially with so many items to choose from!). eWallet funds can be used. Free shipping with over $25 in sales. Ships to your home. Easy peasy!

Please continue to watch the Monday Memo for updates!

Thanks!

Mrs. Kathy Authenreith

The Saint Susanna Men's Club traditionally hosts our Field Day Cookout each year. This year, they are looking for 10 school dads to help out with the cooking and serving. We would need help on May 24th from about 9:30 AM through about 12:30 PM. Can you help out? Sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090F4BA8AB2AA7FB6-field

Congratulations to the Optimist Club's Partners in Education Award recipients, Mrs. Rodebaugh and Mr. Fischer! Mrs. Rodebaugh teaches fourth grade and Mr. Fischer is our facilities manager. They were chosen by the staff members of Saint Susanna for their excellence in education and dedication to the students in our school. We are proud to call them Spartans!

Students who will be in kindergarten in the fall of 2022 AND are new to Saint Susanna, must signup for Kindergarten Readiness Testing with Ms. Flanigan and Miss Hoffman. Students who are currently in our PreK program will be tested during their regular school day. This test measures early literacy, writing, and math skills. This testing provides important information for our teachers for the fall.

Signup for a testing slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ba8ab2aa7fb6-kindergarten4

Our first graders participated in the Indianapolis Fairgrounds' Farm to Table experience last week. They learned about various farm animals and plants...and how these become the food that we eat! They loved the experience...and the bus ride!

Many thanks to our awesome fourth graders for leading us in song at mass!

In order to volunteer in our school building during the day or attend field trips as a chaperone, you must have a current safe environment training on file with us. This requirement includes safe environment training and a basic background check through the Archdiocese. The training and background checks are good for five years from the time of completion.

To check your current expiration date, contact Mrs. Carson at kcarson@saintsusanna.com

To obtain a new training and background check:

1. Go to the website www.archindysafeparish.org
2. Create an account as this is a new system. Previously the Archdiocese used a system called "Safe and Sacred."
3. You will need a passcode in order to create an account. The passcode is Archindy2021
4. Complete the background check for school or parish VOLUNTEER and select Saint Susanna as a recipient of your information.
5. Complete the training video and questions.

Please allow up to two weeks for this process to be completed.

Supply Kits for 2022-2023 are now available to purchase until July 1, 2022 from 1st Day School Supplies.

Order supplies online before July 1 from 1st Day School Supplies for free shipping to home at least 2 weeks before school begins. This is not a fundraiser but is offered as a convenience to families. Online order link is

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1178544

Visit the St. Susanna School website to print a supply list to shop on your own for school supplies by clicking here.

Each summer, Cardinal Ritter hosts June sports camps for students in 3rd - 8th grades. Below are screenshots of the camp dates. The full flyer with registration information is available at the end of the newsletter.

The service hour tracking form can be found here and a copy will be sent home in the back-to-school packets. We ask that each family complete five service hours this school year. These hours can be completed during school or parish events.

I am happy to announce that Saint Susanna has a school counselor available for our students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ms. Katie Evans comes to us from Catholic Charities. She is a licensed clinical social worker / therapist. She will work with students on an individual basis, as needed. She will also teach whole class social-emotional lessons on topics such as being a good friend, bullying, and other age-appropriate topics. Ms. Evans presence in our school is made possible by utilizing a portion of our EANS grant from the federal government over the next two school years.

Students may be referred to Ms. Evans by teachers or the principal for a one-time visit. After that, parents must complete an consent form for continued visits. The consent form is available at the end of the Monday Memo or in the school office. You can reach Ms. Evans directly at kevans@saintsusanna.com

Box Tops for Education

Here’s how it works:

• Step 1: Download the new Box Tops App (iTunes or Google Play) – it’s free
• Step 2: Create a username and connect it to your child’s school
• Step 3: Scan your grocery store receipt. Items with the new Box Tops label will be automatically credited to your school

Does this mean I should stop sending in my paper Box Tops that I have already clipped? No! Continue to send those to the school!

Kroger Community Rewards

Information on the Kroger Community Rewards program can be found here on their website or under the "rewards" tab in your Kroger app. You will need to search for the exact name of our organization as SAINT SUSANNAS SCHOOL PTP . From there, you can link your Kroger card with our organization and a portion of your spending at Kroger will come to us.

St. Susanna Catholic School's mission is to provide a Christ-centered, quality education that prepares and inspires its students to excel as they progress in their scholastic careers. Based on Catholic teachings, our students and staff exemplify the value of faith, service, love, and respect in all situations and with all people.

Email: jabdoulaye@saintsusanna.com
Website: www.saintsusannaschool.com
Location: 1212 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: 317-839-3713
Facebook: facebook.com/stsusannaschool