Weekly Notes November 8, 2010

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The Year of St. Elizabeth: Did you know…… Louis, the husband of Elizabeth put no obstacles in the way of his wife’s charity, her simple life or her long prayers.

Thanksgiving Food Drive- In the spirit of Thanksgiving, S.E.S. students are asked to bring non-perishable food items to school beginning tomorrow. We would like to have all items by Wed., Nov. 17 to be distributed to the St. Elizabeth Church food pantry.

Accelerated Reader – Parents, please keep encouraging your children to read! Students in 1st-3rd grades are expected to read and test on 1 book per week. Students in 4th grade are to read and test on either 1 book per week, or 2 chapter books per 9 week period. Students in 5th – 8th grades are to read and test on 2 chapter books or novels per 9 week period. The Accelerated Reader grade for the 9 weeks is determined by a combination of the number of books read and the comprehension score. If students read more than the required number of books, the highest 8 for lower grades and top 2 for upper grades are used in the calculation. In order to be eligible for the AR Field Trips, students must score twice the number of points for each 9 week period by the end of the semester.

Example:

If a student needs 10 pts. per 9 week period, he needs 20pts. by the end of the semester to be eligible for the trip.

1st 9 weeks : 10 pts 2nd 9 weeks: 10 pts. Total: 20 pts.

1st 9 weeks: 0 pts. 2nd 9 weeks: 22 pts. Total: 22 pts.

1st 9 weeks: 15 pts. 2nd 9 weeks: 8 pts. Total: 23 pts.

Each of these students would be eligible to attend the trip. This system is used to give the students a greater opportunity to achieve the goal of attending the field trip.

First in Math – 3rd – 6th graders are enrolled in the First in Math Program. Please encourage you students to exercise their math skills and represent their school in competition with students throughout the country using this program.

Rankings: 6th Grade is currently in 2nd place in the Diocese and 3rd grade is 13th in the Diocese.

Coke Rewards - Please remember to register Coke Rewards points online, or send to school to be entered. We are planning to redeem points for items needed for the PreK3 program.

Regular Registration Deadline – Early Learning Center registrations are due by Friday, November 12 to avoid a late fee. It is important that we get an accurate student count to proceed with plans to open the PreK3 class.

Help Needed-Please consider giving of your time and talent to help with the renovations to the office building. If you would like to help, please contact the school office.

SES Athletics- Girl’s Basketball Monday, Nov. 8- 6th grade at 6:00pm 8th Grade at 6:45 vs. St. Jean Vianney. Home. Parents scheduled to work Samantha, Mallory, Sophia, Claire & Kelsey. Tuesday, Nov 9-6th Grade at 6:00pm, 8th Grade at 6:45 vs. Holy Family. Away.

Toy Donations- We are now accepting donations of indoor and outdoor toys, books, and other age appropriate materials that are in good condition for our new Early Learning Center. Please pass the word on to friends and relatives.

Cub Camp News – The response to the Cub Camp survey has been very positive. Registration will be held during the spring.

World’s Finest Chocolate- Candy is still available. Please notify the office if you need additional candy. You can begin turning money into the office, please label all envelopes. Sale ends November 12.

SES Cross Country – The District Cross Country Meet will be held Tuesday, November 9 at Peltier Park in Thibodaux at 4:00.

Lip Sync- Friday, November 12, 2010 at 6:30pm. Jambalaya dinners will be available for purchase.

Tutoring – If anyone is interested in afterschool tutoring with a certified teacher, call the office for contact information.

Photography Class – A basic photography class will be held at St. Elizabeth School. The class will cover how to use a camera, film speed, flash, lens, exposure control, composition, filters, and taking better photographs. The class will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 9:00 for 8 weeks. The cost of the class is $80.00. There will be a registration meeting on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 in the school cafeteria. Instructor – Glenn Naquin. For more information, call 985-369-3541.

7th Grade Parent Breakfast – Wednesday, November 10 at 7 a.m.

Veterans Day Program - 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 11. Everyone, especially our Veterans, is invited to attend.

Progress Reports - Wednesday, November 17.

Thanksgiving Lunch – The entire student body, faculty, and staff will celebrate Thanksgiving and St. Elizabeth’s Feast Day on Wednesday, November 16 by eating lunch together as a family. Please contact the office if you are able to help with preparations or serving.

Scrip Orders- Tuesday, November 16 will be the last day to place you scrip order before the Thanksgiving Holidays. Prepare early for your holiday shopping and order your scrip cards!

Home & School Meeting – November 18 at 6:30 in the cafeteria. There will be a presentation on Cyber Bullying as well as the regular meeting. Please make plans to attend.

Grandparents Day - November 19 beginning with mass at 9:00am.

Quiz Bowl- November 19 at 12:45pm. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Thanksgiving Holidays -There will be no school from November 22 – 26. Classes resume on November 29.

Cold Weather Wear- Students in 5th -8th grades may bring any color warm up suits to wear during P.E.

Red Ribbon Week – Poster and Essay Winners:

Class Poster - Pre K

1^st Grade- (poster)

1^st Place Alyssa Bailey

2^nd place Abby Landry

2^nd Grade- (poster)

1^st place Tamia Larvadain

2^nd Place Gabie Boudreaux