St. Edward School (319) 233-6202
http://stedward.sted.iowapages.org

November 19, 2009

                                                                                           
Administrator’s Corner
By Mrs. Schowalter

 

"ThanksGIVING or should it be Thanks-FORGIVING???
As the holiday approaches, many of us share our gratitude for what we have. It has been a tough year with the economy, and this has directly affected many of our St. Edward's families. Yet, in true St. Ed's form, folks have rallied and pooled together and have helped each other out. Giving generally is easier then forgiving someone for a wrong that they have done. Thanksgiving is a wonderful "push" to assist us in moving towards this direction of forgiving. One of the qualities that separate us from other schools is the extraordinary support and input from our parents. This was clearly evident with the recent attendance of our parents at parent teacher conferences. This was a time to come together to support your child and to say thanks to the dedication and commitment of your child's teachers. We are very blessed with a caring and compassionate staff here at St. Edward's. One of the ways our staff shows their dedication is in holding our students accountable when they have failed to make a right choice academically or with their actions. Using the Character Counts program, the students are responsible for their behavior and actions. Included in the Express Envelope today is a copy of the behavior policy that coincides with the Code of Conduct found in the school handbook.

Reminder: Cookie dough pick up is Friday, November 20th from 2:30-4:30 in the school cafeteria. If you are unable to come at that time please make arrangements for someone else to pick up your order. If you turned in your order list, it will be returned to you in your Express Envelope today, so that you can distribute your orders. Thank you again for supporting St. Edward School!

POPCAN DRIVE: Boy Scout Troop 1 will be collecting aluminum cans (pop and beer) and bottles (glass and plastic) on Sat. Nov. 28 from 9:00-12:00 in the St. Ed's parking lot by the Scout shed. Thank you for your donations!

1:00 Dismissal Days
(No Dismissal Busses)
December 9
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12


Parish News:
St. Edward Harvest Social & Dance
Friday, November 20, 2009
7:00-11:00 pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
Music & Entertainment Provided by Mick Staebel
$10.00 per person
Pop, popcorn & candy provided.
Hosted by St. Edward Parish Community Life
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The blanket collection is still going on. If you have blankets to donate, please drop them in a GUS box. Thank you!

Sports Schedule
Nov 19 Boys basketball (6, JV, V) v IC, 5:30, home
Nov 24 Boys basketball (6, JV, V) v St. Pat’s, 6:00, home
Nov 30 Boys basketball ((JV, V) v Sacred Heart, 5:30, away

Scrip + Christmas Shopping = A Perfect Fit! Just in case you were wondering, the SCRIP Store will be open on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 26th from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. We will be located in the church hall. We have changed our day and time, we hope this will work well for the hardcore day after Thanksgiving shoppers. So look over the Thanksgiving Day ads, come by to purchase your Scrip and you'll be ready for the BIG shopping on Friday. Hope to see you all there!!

Winter Dance Camp - Presented by CHS Dance Team & Guests
Columbus Catholic High School’s Dance Team invites youth, grades K – 8th, to attend the Winter Dance Camp Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, in the Oppold Gymnasium at Columbus Catholic High School from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost of the camp is $35, which includes a T-shirt and snack. A performance will take place for the public at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, in the gymnasium, featuring the Camp routines. To register for Dance Team Camp, call Columbus Catholic at High School 319-233-3358.



Your child is receiving two identification cards from Lifetouch this week. Please be sure that they give them to you, to have in your possession.
Thank you!

PTO is again sponsoring the Holiday Gift Fund for the school and daycare staff this year. Information and forms will be coming in the December 3rd Express Envelopes. If you have any questions, please call the school office.

You may have noticed the Waterloo Police Department in our parking area from time to time. The officers are assisting in keeping our students and staff safe, by making sure that all drivers stop at the stop sign.

There will not be an Express Envelope next week – enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday!