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May 22, 2008
Dear Parents,
Saint Joan of Arc School- Growing in Faith!
In May, we have focused on the eighth Beatitude. Blessed are
those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Every human being is a person with rights and
obligations that are universal and sacred. We live in the kingdom
when we strive at all costs to ensure these rights for all people,
even suffering ridicule and persecution for the sake of justice.
We look forward to celebrating our community at the Marian
Ceremony and Kindergarten Celebration on May 22nd, Eighth Grade
Graduation Mass on May the 25th, and the feast of Saint Joan of Arc
Mass on May 30th! Please join us at these special celebrations.
Saint Joan of Arc School- Growing Leaders!
Our Student Council has done a wonderful job this year
leading the school in spirit and in service. Besides raising money
to end homelessness, they have raised money to send to our sister
parish in Guatemala and for our friend Father Thomas’ ministries in
Uganda.
Sixth grade students have made bracelets and held bake sales
to sponsor a child in Ecuador. The students worked and planned
together in this student-initiated project. We are proud of their
efforts and desire to serve.
The SJA Talent Show was a wonderful time for students to
share their talents! Thanks to all who participated and to the
teachers that worked so hard to make it happen.
Field Day was a huge success! The students participated in
multiage teams with the older students assisting the younger
students. The day began with a beautiful Mass. We were especially
proud of our students’ enthusiastic singing and responding at Mass.
Many thanks to all the parents who volunteered and to Ms. Ellen Rapp
and Mrs. Joyce Beard for developing and organizing the activities.
Thanks also to Ms. Rapp and Mrs. Beard for coordinating the
Southside Track Meet and to all the teachers who helped the night of
the meet. Saint Joan of Arc School- Growing Knowledge!
Saint Joan of Arc is blessed with a dedicated faculty and
staff who are committed to providing the highest quality education
for our students. Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Ann Bommarito who
received the 2008 St. Louis Science Center Loeb Prize for Excellence
in Teaching Science and Mathematics. It was a highly competitive
process, the last step being an oral presentation to a panel of
experts.
Good news for next year- SJA will continue as part of the Des
Lee Fine Arts Collaborative! This means a wide variety of
educational enrichment opportunities for our students. Also, SJA
will be partnering with the Metro Theatre Company. We will have a
visiting artist that will be working with our upper grades to
provide high level learning activities for our students.
After 22 years of service to Saint Joan of Arc School, Mrs.
Rosemarie Guarino has decided to take a break and explore new
horizons. We are grateful for her dedication and service to our
school. We ask God’s blessings on all her future endeavors.
Saint Joan of Arc School-Growing Community!
Thanks to our PTO for all their support and for all the
hospitality they have provided this year. Thanks also to our
Athletic Association for their continued support of our school. We
are grateful for our Oasis volunteers who so generously share their
time and talents with our young students. Special thanks goes to our
quilters and the Daughters of Mary who support us with their prayers
and have given a generous donation for tuition assistance. Thanks to
all who helped with the school improvement process. The process
helps give direction to our continuous striving to provide an
excellent education for our students. Included in this packet are
the survey results and a brief summary.
There will be limited tuition assistance available both for
the school program and for aftercare. Application forms will be
available on the school website or by contacting the school or
rectory office. The forms are due by August the 1st and should be
turned into the rectory office.
Mark your calendars for the evening of August 14th to
celebrate the feast of the Assumption with Mass and a social. May
you have a wonderful summer!
Peace and blessings,
Deborah DaLay,
Principal
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