ST. MARY BYZANTINE SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

 

No. 26                      web address www.smbyz.org                                     March 03, 2010

 

LOOKING AHEAD

 

March 25 EARLY DISMISSAL 1:30 p.m. Optional Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:40- 6:40 p.m.

            March 26                    No School Teacher - In-Service

            April     1                      Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m.

            April  2-9                   Easter Break

            April   12                    Return from break

 

LENTEN DEVOTIONS

 

Devotions will be held every Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. during Lent.  PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS NO LENTEN DEVOTION ON MARCH 31ST.

 

FISH FRYS

 

Fish frys will be held every Friday until March 26th from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Fish dinners are $8.00, Cabbage & Noodles dinners are $7.00 and Pierogi dinners are $6.00. Kids menu is available.  For more info call the school office 216-749-7980.

 

UNIFORM

 

Students who are purchasing the new logo sweatshirt may wear them in school, except for the hoodies.  Hoodies are not part of the uniform.

 

TALENT SHOW

 

The 8th Grade class will be sponsoring a talent show on Tuesday, March 16th at 1:30 as a final fundraiser for their class trip.  This activity will be set-up in the “American Idol” format. With a few intentional “bad acts”, judges and audience vote.  Since this is a fundraiser, students who wish to attend will need to buy a $1.00 admission ticket.  If students want to dress down that day a $3.00 ticket can be purchased which includes admission.  All money collected will go the 8th Grade.

 

MARKET DAY

 

Market Day Internet ordering deadline is Tuesday, March 16th.  Pickup is Saturday, March 20th from

11:00 a.m. to Noon.

 

PIROHI SALE

 

Orders will still be taken this week until Friday for Pirohi (piroghi).  Cost is $6.00 a dozen for either Potato/Cheese or Prune.  Pick-up will be next Wed. thru Fri. please call the office to order 216-749-7980.

 

TERRIFIC TEACHER

 

Remember to watch Channel 5 WEWS on Monday, March 8th the early morning show, “Good Morning Cleveland” to see our 1st Grade class teacher Miss Doell, who was nominated as a Terrific Teacher.  The segment may be shown on the Noon & 5p.m. news shows also.  After March 8th a link on their website will be available for viewing.  Congratulations to Miss Doell!

 

ALUM NEWS

 

Congratulations to the following students who achieved Honor Roll for the 2nd Qtr. at Padua High School:

Elizabeth A, Brennon D, Alicia H, Kelly M, Rebecca M, Crystal P, and Elizabeth Z. Congratulations!

 

Congratulations to the following students who achieved Honor Roll for the 2nd Qtr. at St. Edward’s High School: Aaron Z, and Gerard B.  Congratulations!

OMISSION

 

Jessica P was awarded a Silver Medal during the Science Fair but was not included on the published list. Congratulations Jessica!

 

CAVS TICKETS

 

Congratulations to Joanne H, Grade 4 who earned tickets to a Cavs game for being a “Straight A All Star” for 2nd quarter!

 

MALLEY’S CANDY ORDERS

 

The last day for candy orders to be placed through the school office is Tuesday, March 9, 2010.  The pick-up date for these orders will be Thursday, March 29th during Parent/Teacher conferences. 

 

The last day for candy orders to be placed through the Internet is Monday, March 29, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.  these orders will be shipped directly to the address that appears on the order (very convenient for the seller, no delivery required).  You will earn an extra service hour for placing the order through the Internet.  Also, for every $200.00 sold & placed through the Internet you will receive a Cedar Point ticket.  Please refer to the front page of the catalog for more info.

 

GIFT CERTIFICATES

 

We have access to gift certificates for Applebee’s, Buca Di Beppo, Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, Chipotle, Baker’s Square, Bucci’s, Malley’s Candy, Olive Garden, Boston Market and Dave & Buster’s.  Please call the school office to order them in advance as we do not keep them all in stock.

 

IOWA TESTING

 

Standardized testing will be taking place the next two weeks.  Please have your children get plenty of rest and have them eat a good breakfast.

 

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS

 

If your financial status has changed, your family can apply for free/reduced lunch.   Applications are available through the school office at any time during the school year.