Parent Newsletter

Friday, November 30, 2007

 

Bishop McDowell Regional School 50/50 Holiday Raffle Fundraiser   So far we have sold 430 tickets this means $215.00 to the winner. We need to continue to build the winnings up quickly so it will be enticing to others as we continue to sell.  So get your tickets and money in early.   Don’t hesitate to call the office for more tickets. The drawing will be held on Monday, December 31^st at 11am in the school lobby. Last years winner received $1,059.00, keep selling. A reminder that 10 tickets were attached with the November 16^th parent newsletter, your help in selling all 10 is greatly appreciated.

 

7^th Annual Bishop McDowell Regional School Trim-a-Tree   Join us for one of our favorite traditions at Bishop McDowell Regional School on Friday evening December 7, 2007 at 7pm on the school grounds and main floor of the school building. In the spirit of giving this Christmas season, we will be donating gifts to the Womensplace of Pittsburgh. The school will be making up gift bags to send to the women, any beauty items you can donate would be appreciated, (shampoo, perfume, lotions, etc.). Send these items to school by Thursday, December 6^th. The children's unwrapped gifts can be brought the night of the Trim-a-Tree event. If you are unable to attend you can send your gift to school. Thank you to everyone who can help brighten a child's Christmas. For additional information you may contact Karen Cook our Activities Committee coordinator at (412) 885 – 0646. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Pizza Hut Fundraiser Day   On Thursday, December 13^th at the Brentwood Towne Center Pizza Hut, Bishop McDowell Regional School will have a fundraiser day. Just bring the coupons that were attached with the November 16^th parent newsletter to Pizza Hut that day and Pizza Hut will donate 20% of your purchase to the school. As an added bonus---buy your Pizza Hut certificates at the school or after mass and use them to pay for your pizza that day, you will get credit towards your tuition as well!!! See you on Thursday, December 13^th and come hungry!!

 

December Market Day Orders   All December Market Day order forms are due to the school office on Monday, December 3, 2007. Internet orders are due by noon on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Pick up is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2007 from 6pm - 7pm in the Cafeteria of the school building. As always we are in need of volunteers to help on Market Day, consider giving 1or 2-hours. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions call the school office at (412) 884 – 5676.

 

2007 SARRIS Christmas Candy Pick-up   The Sarris Christmas Candy Pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2007 from 2:30pm – 4pm and 6pm – 7pm in the School Office. If you have any other questions concerning pick-up, contact Kathy Moeslein at (412) 885 – 5628. Once again thank you for your continued support of Bishop McDowell Regional School and Catholic education. 

 

Bishop McDowell Regional School Sports Picture Day   Sports Picture Day has been scheduled for Sunday afternoon December 2, 2007 beginning at 1pm in the Bishop McDowell Regional School building. The Sports Picture Day schedule & order form was sent home on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Extra picture order forms will be available on Sunday. If you have any further questions about Sports Picture Day contact Anthony Parente at (412) 881 – 8478.

 

School Mass   The students in Grades K - 8 will attend Mass on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 1:30pm as we begin our Advent journey. The 8^th grade students will minister at this Mass. As always the entire school community is welcome to attend.

 

Marketing and Communications Committee Meeting   On Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7pm the Marketing and Communications Committee will meet in Mr. Grgurich’s office to discuss further implementation of the 2007-2008 Marketing and Communications Plan. The main topic of discussion will be finalizing plans for Catholic Schools Week 2008.

 

Activities Committee Meeting   There will be an Activities Committee Meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 2007at 9am in the Cafeteria of the school building. The Activities Committee will make final plans for the Trim-a-Tree Event scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2007 and plan the Faculty Christmas Luncheon for Friday, December 14, 2007. More details about this event will be posted in a future newsletter. All committee members are asked to make this meeting a priority and as usual new members are always welcome.

 

2007 Santa Lunch   Our annual Santa Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 12pm – 3pm in the Bishop McDowell Regional School Cafeteria. Come join us for lunch, ice cream sundaes, raffles, door prizes, crafts and a visit from Santa. All tickets will be $8 a person and are still available for purchase. For additional information call Lisa Henning at (412) 884 – 6138. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 8^th. 

 

2007 Santa Christmas Shop   The Bishop McDowell Regional School Santa Christmas Shop will begin on Monday, December 3, 2007 with the school sale concluding on Friday, December 7, 2007. Items will be priced from approximately $10.00 and under. A schedule of when each class is going to shop and a volunteer form to help students to shop was sent home on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. For additional information about the Santa Christmas Shop contact Wendy Wrubleski at (412) 881 – 1688.

 

December Scrip Orders   The last Scrip Orders for December will be taken on Wednesday, December 12^th. They must be turned into the school office by 10am. It would be in your best interest to order your certificates as early as possible. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

Bishop McDowell Regional School Rainbows and Butterflies Story Hour   On Wednesday, December 12^th the Bishop McDowell Regional School Rainbows and Butterflies Story Hour will held at 6:30pm in the Kindergarten Room of the Bishop McDowell Regional School building. Mrs. Dern our first grade teacher will host this hour of storytelling and activities for Preschool and Kindergarten age children. This program will be open to Preschool and Kindergarten students of Bishop McDowell Regional School as well as children from St. Albert the Great, St. Basil, and St. Wendelin Parishes of Preschool and Kindergarten age. If you have any further questions call the school office at (412) 884 – 5676 and ask for Mr. Grgurich. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Bishop McDowell Regional School Annual Poinsettia, Wreath and Centerpiece Sale   Bishop McDowell Regional School is holding its Annual Poinsettia, Wreath and Centerpiece Sale. The sale began on Friday, November 9, 2007. All orders are due to the school office ASAP. For additional information call the school office to request an order form. Make all checks payable to: Bishop McDowell School. Proceeds from this sale benefit Bishop McDowell Regional School. Thank you for your support and have a blessed and happy holiday season. The pick-up date will follow in a future newsletter.

 

School Art Supply Request   The school’s art program is requesting art supplies to be donated for future art lessons. These supplies include: cotton balls, egg cartons, yogurt containers with lids and paper towel rolls (wrapping paper rolls, toilet paper rolls etc.). Your help and kindness is greatly appreciated.

 

Little Sisters of the Poor Food Drive Service Project   It is with sincere thanks and gratitude that I recognize the Bishop McDowell Regional School community for their overwhelming generosity and support of our Little Sisters of the Poor Food Drive. Our original goal was to collect 300 non-perishable food items. The final count of non-perishable items was over 600. Everyone is to be commended for such an outstanding effort and know that you have a made a significant difference in the lives of those not as fortunate as us during this holiday season. Once again Bishop McDowell Regional School has truly shown its giving spirit and may the peace of the Christ child come into your hearts this Christmas season.

 

2008 Magic Club   Reverse Raffle and Dinner Dance- Applications for memberships are now being accepted.  Memberships make great Thank You gifts or Christmas presents.  Why not show your appreciation for that special someone you just don’t know what to buy. Go get a jump on your holiday shopping.  For more information call Janet Grgurich at (412) 885-1752 to answer any questions you might have about this exciting evening. If you need an application call the school office and we will send one home. Don’t be left out, it’s a great evening and can be quite profitable. Reminder this year’s MAGIC Club Reverse Raffle and Dinner Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2008.

 

St. Wendelin Church Annual Cookie Walk   Calling All Bakers! St. Wendelin Church will hold its Annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 8am – 1pm in the St. Wendelin Parish Center. We are hoping we can count on you this year as in the past to make this one of the best Cookie Walks in the area. If you can help by baking your favorite cookie call the Parish Office at (412) 882 – 1480 to let us know the kind of cookie (no chocolate chip) and how many dozen you will make. You may drop off your cookies at the St. Wendelin Parish Center on Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 1pm – 4pm.

 

Multiple Intelligence Activity Period   On Friday December 7, 2007 the students in grades K – 8 will be participating in their 3^rd Multiple Intelligence Activity period beginning at 1:15pm in the old church area. This time, the focus will be on the Intrapersonal Intelligence which entails the capacity to understand oneself, to appreciate one's feelings, fears and motivations. In Howard Gardner's view it involves having an effective working model of ourselves, and to be able to use such information to regulate our lives. The students will be permitted to dress down on Friday in comfortable clothing (jeans, sweatpants, and gym shoes) with exception to any clothing that goes against the catholic nature of our school along with wearing their NEW Gray Bishop McDowell Spirit T-shirt. As usual Mr. Grgurich deems the right to determine what is appropriate and what is not.

 

Giant Eagle Apples for the Students Program   The Giant Eagle Apples for the Students Program began on Sunday October 28, 2007 and continues until Saturday, March 15, 2008. Again this year, you will not need to send in receipts from Giant Eagle. All you need to do is be a registered supporter. If you registered last year, you are automatically registered for this year. If you are not a registered supporter, it’s very easy to become one. Take a moment to register. You will need your Giant Eagle Advantage card handy then call 1-800-474-4777. An automated system will talk you through the process. Our school ID number is 1022. You can also register by visiting the Giant Eagle website at www.gianteagle.com and click on the Apples for Students icon. Each time registered supporters shop at Giant Eagle using their Giant Eagle Advantage Card; they earn points for our school. These points are redeemed for great educational tools. The points are automatically credited to our school through the Giant Eagle Advantage Card.

 

Athletic Board Meeting   The Bishop McDowell Regional School Athletic Board will meet on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7pm in the Hough Building down by the Concession Stand area. Board members & parent representatives are asked to make this meeting a priority.

 

2007 Santa Shop Schedule Revision   See the attached schedule with today’s parent newsletter.