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 March 18, 2015
Dear Families:
Please note the following information for this week:
Attached to the Weekly are the following:
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
After School Clubs
Lip Sync Thank You
Stew Leonard’s Easter Gift Cards
Palm Sunday Bake Sale Volunteer Request
Feast of the Annunciation Founders Mass
Calendar Information
March 18th Science Fair Grades 5-7/Progress Reports Sent Home
March 20th Conference Day/No School
March 25th Feast of the Annunciation
March 31st Mad Cap Puppets Assembly (PreK-5)
April 1st Full Day of School
April 2nd Holy Thursday/Noon Dismissal/No Extended Day
Principal for a Day
At family fun night last June we auctioned off principal for a day and three families won. Today our
third family, Mykala and Anna Spero have made an executive decision to give everyone a free dress
down day tomorrow, Thursday March 19th.
Sixth and Seventh Grade High School Fair
Annunciation School will host its annual High School Fair on Thursday, March 26th from 9-10:45AM
in our school gym. All sixth and seventh grade students will have an opportunity to visit the fair and
their parents are encouraged to attend. You will have an opportunity to meet Admissions directors
from local high schools.
Science Fair Reminders for Tonight
5:45pm – Students should return to school in full school uniform, entering through the gym doors.
6:00-7:30pm – Doors will open for parents/family. Please enter through the main entrance. At the
end of the evening students will take all projects/displays home.
New York State Testing
Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the NYS ELA exam on April 14, 15 and 16 and the NYS Math Exam on
April 22, 23 and 24.
Ladies Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale:
Please mark your calendars and start your mixers! The Annunciation Ladies Guild will be hosting its
annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale in the school gym following the 5pm Mass on Saturday, March 28th
and continuing throughout the morning of March 29th. We are in need of baked goods such as cakes,
pies, cookies and cupcakes! Our best sellers are the home cooked meals such as Stromboli, chili,
chicken potpie and quiche! We would like to introduce gluten-free, nut-free and low-fat baked goods
this year. The class with the most donated baked goods wins a pizza party!
God Bless!
Maureen Noonan
Principal
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
The Jeanne Jugan Residence, Bronx, NY
(Administered by the Little Sisters of the Poor)
Needs Our Help
Please consider bringing in a donation from the following
list:
Body Lotion
Mouth Wash
Napkins
Body Wash
Balmex
Polident or Efferdent
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Paper Plates (all sizes)
Our collection will end on March 27th
Thank you!
March 18, 2015
Dear Parents:
Attached please find the schedule of the winter session for after school clubs. Clubs will run for five to
eight weeks, depending on the day of the club, beginning the week of April 13, 2015.
All clubs meet from 2:45 – 3:45. Students must be picked up on time. Please do not arrive later than the
scheduled dismissal time.
There will be no classes on days when the school is closed or when there is an early dismissal.
The cost to join an after school club varies depending on the number of sessions. Please see the attached
description of clubs and fees, which includes the registration fee. Note that Arts and Crafts club includes
an additional fee for supplies.
Please complete the registration below for each child you wish to register for clubs and send to school in
an envelope labeled with the club(s) that your child is signing up for. Please return all registration forms
and fees by Thursday, April 2. A minimum of fifteen students must register for a club to take place.
Thank you,
Erin McHale
Assistant Principal
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Please register my child, _________________________________, of Class _______
for the following club(s):
1. _________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. ________________________________
Enclosed in my check payable to Annunciation School in the amount of $ ______________
I understand that while my child attends the after school club program, s/he must abide by all rules and
regulations as outlined in the Annunciation School Family Handbook.
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Annunciation School
After School Clubs - Spring 2015
Date
Club
Grade(s)
Fee
Teacher
Reading for Understanding
K-3
$50
Sr. Theresa
Homework Club
K-3
$50
Ms. Secchiano
Arts & Crafts
K-4
$88
Ms. Secchiano
Computer Club
1-6
$80
Sr. Theresa
Kick Ball
K-4
$70
Sr. Theresa
Italian
1-5
$80
Ms. Secchiano
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11, 6/1
4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
(5 sessions)
(8 sessions)
(7 sessions)
(8 sessions)
Clubs are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
On behalf of the Home School Association & The Lip Sync Committee we
would like to send out a very special thanks to each and every one of you
that helped make last Friday Night such a great success. The event would
not be possible without the commitment of many dedicated volunteers.
*Mrs. Noonan, Ms. McHale and Father Grippo
for making the show possible.
* Mrs. Sinnott for all your help and continued support
*The custodial staff Tim Nagel and John Vielandi
*The Lip Sync Crew: Christina Canale, Beth Dolis, Jessica Iannelli,
Chris Gallin, Mary Mallon, Dawn & Steve Milillo, Lisa Egan,
Karen & Gene McCrory, Paul Grassi, Diane Matuzak and Alicia Leung
*The Volunteers: Mary Potenza, Laura Finneran, Denise Goldstein,
Geri Taylor, Kim Sheenan, Jennifer Zuccarelli , Lisa Citatella , Helen White,
Marie Calise and all of our Annunciation family & friends
who volunteered their time.
*Our cast…the amazingly talented
Annunciation Students!
A very special thank you to all the parent coordinators who
volunteered their time not only to oversee registration for
their group, but also plan the costumes and choreography as
well as schedule the practice for their groups to meet.
Parent Coordinator/s
Mary Spano and Melissa Gleason
Gene and Karen McCrory
Vicky Simion
Barbara Graham
Theresa McMahon
Laurie Larson and Kathleen Gallo
Joannn LoBasso and Debbie Cronin
Cathy Rutledge and Josephine Lamarca
Rebecca Kilduff and Robin Spillane
Leslie Poole Petit
Catherine Mascia
Andrea Benedikt
Debbie O'Lunney and Crista Castelli
Liz Deane
Laurie Larson
Lisa Sohr and Teri Fitzmaurice
Patricia Rutledge and Jackie Bohan
Debbie O'Lunney and Crista Castelli
Amy McNamee and Shelly Yapchanyk
Danielle Bonner
Jennifer Squillante and Debbie Cronin
Ann Walsh and Kathleen Gallo
Maggie Meade and Jennifer Squillante
Jen Vargas, Fiona Fahy and Amy McNamee
Shelly Yapchanyk
Vicky Simion and Michele Scanlon
Grade
8th
7th
7th
6th
6th
5th
5th
5th
5th
5th
4th
4th
4th
4th
4th
3rd
3rd
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
1st
1st
1st
K
K
Shopping at Stew Leonard’s for Easter?
You can purchase gift cards and earn money for our school!
As in past years, the Annunciation Home School Association is selling gift cards to Stew Leonard’s.
Stock up now for all of your Easter purchases! For each gift card you purchase, Annunciation School
receives 10% of the total we purchase as a group, and you get the full value of the gift card. It really is as
easy as that!
If you wish to order one or more gift cards, please complete the bottom portion of this flyer and return it
to school with a check payable to Annunciation Home School Association, in an envelope marked
“Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards.” All gift card orders MUST be returned by Thursday, March
26 th . The cards can be sent home in your child’s homework folder or will be available for pick up at
school on Tuesday, March 31 .
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Please call Suzie Marley at 914-337-0337 for gift cards, to arrange a delivery if you are unable to pick up your gift
cards, or if you have any questions.
If you shop at Stew’s, please consider buying gift cards. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and the
money really helps our school!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to receive your gift cards via your child’s homework folder, please be
advised that Annunciation School and the H ome School Association will not be
responsible for any lost or m isplaced cards. If you select this option, please sign the
acknowledgement below.
Name _________________________________________________ Phone ___________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________
Child’s name _________________________________ Class ________ Check # _______________
----Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards: $100 minimum per card, up to $500 on a card----
Total amount: $___________ All on one card
OR
Number of $100 cards __________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____ Send gift card via folder. Signature ________________________________
____Will pick up gift card.
Volunteers Needed for the
LADIES’ GUILD Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Saturday, March 28th
Sunday, March 29th
To help set up and wrap baked items from
11:00am – 5:00pm
To help sell after the 5:00pm Mass
To help sell items following the Sunday Masses:
7:30am, 9:00, 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45pm
Please drop off baked goods to the
Annunciation School Gym (St. Eleanora’s entrance)
on Saturday, March 28th between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Introducing Gluten-free,
Nut-free and Low-fat
baked goods!!!
We will showcase Easterthemed baked goods.
The class with the greatest
participation wins a pizza lunch!!!!
Remember to sign in after you drop
off your baked goods in the gym.
Any questions please call Robin Spillane at 787-8725 or Lisa Sohr at 787-8336.
Complete this form and return it to school in an envelope marked Palm Sunday Bake Sale by March 26th or email
your availability to robinspillane@yahoo.com or lisa_sohr@yahoo.com
Name______________________ Tel #_______________________
Email______________________
I would like to volunteer to help (Please check):
Saturday, March 28th:
Sunday, March 29th:
11:00 to 1:00pm
5:00 to 6:30pm
9:30 to 11:00am
1:00 to 3:00pm
11:00 to 12:30pm
3:00 to 5:00pm
12:30 to 2:00pm
You will receive an email to confirm what time you have been scheduled.
Please join us
on Wednesday, March 25th
for a special mass
at 7:30PM in the Church for
The Feast of the Annunciation
and also for the
Knights of Columbus Founder
Fr. McGivney.