March 19, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week our Middle School students had a busy week! Our 6^th students started it off with their wax museum activity. The assignment was to pick an individual that you admire to research and create a power point to present to those visiting the museum. Dressed as their individual, students would cite a brief biography of their person when their “button” was tapped. What a fun way to see so many interesting people in our cafeteria! I was excited to have our parents and younger grade students participate in this fun and informative event. Thank you, Mrs. Crupi, for creating and implementing.

On Tuesday, 3/14/23 our school celebrated “Pi Day” by enjoying there choice of apple, chocolate cream, or cookies and cream pie to celebrate. Thank you to our cafeteria staff for organizing this annual event.

Our week ended with our annual Career Day for our older grades. This year we had many adults interested in participating so we were able to include our 4^th grade students in this informative and engaging event. Thank you to Mrs. Malone, Mrs. Zaino, and Mrs. DiLorenzo for all your hard work in organizing the presenters and to our Hospitality Committee for providing complimentary refreshments. Additionally, I would like to thank all of the parents who supported our Career Day and for taking time out of your busy schedules. I was able to witness first hand our students enthusiasm by their questions and engagement. I hope you had a wonderful time as did our students!

We celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day by wearing our green and our younger grades had some mischievous leprechauns visit their classrooms! Our day ended with our 8^th grade football game. Students from all grade levels came out to support their favorite color team and enjoy the beautiful weather. Congratulations to team White who were our champions!

This week our 3^rd grade students will begin a jellybean raffle to raise money for Heifer International. Anyone who would like to participate the price of the tickets are 1 for $1 or 7 for $5. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods for our older grades and for our younger grades students will sell tickets directly in the classroom. The winner of the raffle will receive 2 1 hour passes to Yestercades, 2 bracelets for the SLG Carnival, and an Easter basket from Suzy’s Sweet Shop. Good luck to all the participants.

On Thursday, March 23^rd our students have an assembly scheduled. “Brain Challenge” will be visiting our school to present some educational material in a game show format. We are excited to have them return as both students and faculty enjoyed this informative and engaging assembly several years ago. I have no doubt your children will be talking about this one, so be sure to question them on Thursday.

On Saturday, March 25^th our annual Spring Gala will take place. As one of our larger fundraisers, come support our school with some dancing, dinner, both a silent and live auction, and a large number of baskets to be raffled. This year the event will take place at the Jumping Brook Country Club. I hope to see you there as it is always a fun night for all who attend!

I hope you have a blessed week!

Caroline Fitzgerald, MA Eds.

Principal