VCSA Weekly Update
October 20, 2016
Financial Assistance For the 2017-2018 School Year
If you feel you will need financial assistance for the 2017-2018 school year, the application process for tuition assistance from the Fulcrum Foundation is now available. The Fulcrum Foundation is a subsidiary of the Archdiocese of Seattle and helps families with tuition assistance. It's the mission of the Fulcrum Foundation to make Catholic schools accessible for families in need of financial assistance. Grants are distributed annually to students in grades K-8 and awarded on the basis of financial need (Please note Fulcrum does not provide financial assistance for PreK). Here are some of the guidelines to apply for financial assistance through Fulcrum.
- Applications must be completed by December 9, 2016, to be considered for a Fulcrum grant.
- The grant amount for the 2017-2018 academic year is $1,200 per student in elementary school.
The online application has been updated and can be accessed by using the direct link, https://fulcrumfoundation.org/grants-and-programs/tuition-assistance
You will need to create an account with FACTS which is the organization that manages the Fulcrum grants, then proceed with the directions from FACTS.
Each family must pay a $24 fee to FACTS to apply for Fulcrum tuition assistance. The $24 fee covers all applications for 1 year, and will be fully reimbursed so long as your student(s), regardless of whether they are awarded a Fulcrum grant or not, enrolls in a Catholic school for the 2017-2018 school year.
Families will be asked to provide IRS tax documents and W-2’s directly to FACTS. They can be uploaded via computer, faxed or mailed in. Special instructions are included in the application for those who do not have the requested documentation. It takes FACTS about 14 business day to process applications once paperwork is received, so the sooner it’s submitted, the better.
You will only need to fill out one FACTS application for your students. The FACTS application allows you to apply for all students at once no matter what school or what level (elementary or high school).
For questions about the Fulcrum Foundation or the Hossfeld Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), you may contact Susan Ocoma, Fulcrum’s Programs Manager, at 206-748-7988 or susan.ocoma@fulcrumfoundation.org.
You will receive a letter from Fulcrum with information on the outcome of your grant application in February 2017.
There are two opportunities for tuition assistance, the first is Fulcrum, the second is help from Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, however, you must apply for Fulcrum assistance to be eligible for help from Visitation Catholic STEM Academy.
If you need access to a computer or help with your application please contact Stephanie or Mrs. Margie to make an appointment to help.
Thank you,
Stephanie Margetts
Friday Recess Help Needed
CYO Basketball
**CYO Basketball season is here and we are currently recruiting coaches for our 4th-8th grade teams. Are you interested in coaching or even being a helper call or email Christina Wray @ 775-848-0635 or christinaiwray@gmail.com. Remember you receive 30 volunteer commitment hours for coaching a sport and 15 hours for being a helper. **
Trunk or Treat
If you are out buying candy for your own trick-or-treaters, the PTO would love donations of individually wrapped candy! There is a box in the front office for the candy treats.
Please call or text Jennifer Barflied at (206) 251-5405 or email her at jennbar77@gmail.com to register your trunk ASAP!
Halloween is just around the corner.
Stock up on some Scrip for the holiday.
NEED DECORATIONS FOR TRUNK OR TREAT? Target,Walmart or Michaels & JoAnn's are great for costumes and decorations.
NEED CANDY FOR TRUNK OR TREAT?
Don't forget Safeway & Fred Meyers for some sweet treats!
Cookie Dough Update
First place sales goes to Bella Pingrey with $612 giving her the mascot, an invite to the movie party and a pizza party for her class. The other top nine were Helena Liufau w/$578, Joseph Mendez Wargacki w/$510, Adam Mwangi w/$340, and Keoli Ignacio w/$323, Taylor Keeler Hoffert w/$323, Morgan Yoder w/$238, Holden Johnson w/204, Stewart Hanlin w/$187 and Giovanna Iacobazzi Riecan w/$187.
A big thank you to Donna Keeler Hoffert for all the time and energy she has devoted to this fundraiser!
Visitation Parish's Oktoberfest
Food & Beverages: $10 per person/$35 per family
Country Store: handcrafted items and baked or canned goods
Commemorative Oktberfest Steins: $10 each, includes unlimited refills
Games & Activities: wine walk, cake walk, cornhole toss competition, pumpkin painting
There will jobs for general set-up, serving food, selling raffle tickets, running games and clean-up at the end of the event. Sign up for any two hour shift starting at 10 am for set-up to 8 pm for clean-up.
Contact Oktoberfest Committee Member, Elisabeth Albers, to let her know your availability and the type of volunteer position you’d like: ejalbers@wamail.net. Thank you for your support of Visitation Parish!
Prayer Corner
- Prayers of healing and strength for Sophia Moya (Arcel and Alyssa's mom).
- Continued prayers of strength for Mrs. Floyd's Dad and her family.
- For all those sick and in need of prayers in our school and parish community.
Oktoberfest
Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, 01:30 PM
Visitation Catholic Church, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
PTO HEART Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016, 06:00 PM
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Popcorn Sale
Friday, Oct 28, 2016, 08:30 AM
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Trunk or Treat
Monday, Oct 31, 2016, 06:00 PM
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy
Email: smargetts@visitationschool.net
Website: www.visitationstemacademy.com
Location: Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Phone: (253) 474-6718