January 18, 2007

Dear Parents,

Beginning January 28, we will observe Catholic Schools Week.  This is the time each year that we honor our school’s excellence and highlight its mission and traditions.  We take this time to reflect on the high-quality, faith-focused, values-added education that we offer and to remind our entire community of the vital contribution we make to education and the quality of life.  Most of all, Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate!

This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme is “Catholic Schools: The Good News in Education.”  This theme brings to mind an open book, symbolizing both the Bible and knowledge.  It is a reminder that not only do Catholic schools teach academics, they also provide students with a Christ-centered, religious foundation.

 Our students, day by day, are learning and growing in the Lord and gaining a values-filled education.  It is the commitment of our staff, parents, and volunteers who give lovingly of their time and talents to help make our school excellent.

Please join our Catholic Schools Week celebration and participate in our activities.  Please encourage friends and neighbors who may be considering a Catholic school education for their children to visit the school.  Not only is this a time to celebrate, it’s also a time to spread the word about the “good news” in education!

The celebration of Catholic Schools Week for 2007 at St. Egbert School includes:

Sunday - January 28th - Mass with Parishioners and School Families at St. Egbert Church - 11:00 AM.  A reception and Community Open House will follow at St. Egbert School from 12:15 - 2:00 PM

Monday - January 29th - School Assembly - Theme Presentation to Students - Favorites Day - Students may wear their favorite outfit to school.  (Please make it appropriate apparel for our Catholic School) Also, for a patriotic tribute - students may highlight their outfit with a touch of red, white, and blue.

 Tuesday - January 30th - Student BINGO, Popcorn and Ice Cream Party conducted by St. Egbert Men’s Club.  Students do not need a snack that day.

Wednesday - January 31st - Ecumenical Prayer Service - 10:45 AM in St. Egbert Church, (At the present time, we are happy to share that the following ministers will be joining us:)

Rev. Timothy Havlicek, Rev. Bill Long, Rev. H. G. Miller, Monsignor Frank Moeslein, Rev. LaVera Monroe, Rev. Dan Oschwald, Rev. Ed Renfrow,
 Rev. George Schneider, and Dr. Billy Seate

There will be a Staff-Minister Luncheon provided by the Hospitality Committee of the Home and School Association.

Thursday - February 1st - Curriculum Enrichment - Mrs. Sandra Phillipson - children’s author and literacy consultant.  Accompanying Mrs. Phillipson, will be her illustrator and her three English Springer Spaniels as a part of the Max and Annie Programs for Schools.

Presentation Times: Grade 1 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Grade 2 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Grade 3 - 11:00 - 12:00 Noon
Grade 4 - 1:15  - 2:15 PM in the Parish Hall

Friday - February 2nd - Curriculum Enrichment - Presentation Times:
Kindergarten - 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Grade 5 - 10:45 - 12:00 Noon

We look forward to sharing this week of celebration with you and our students.

Sincerely in our Lord,

Mrs. Lesley A. Ferguson
Principal

SPECIAL NOTE: Registration for the 2007 - 2008 school year has been rescheduled for February 12th - 16th. 
Community registration to be held February 20th - 23rd.