Weekly Newsletter 3/3/10
Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not
give up.
Galatians 6:9
BGRCS has gone green!
All newsletters, calendars and menus will be posted on our website
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Snow Make-up Days
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March 25th - Full Day of School K-8
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March 31st - Noon Dismissal - Latch Key WILL be provided
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April 1st - Noon Dismissal - NO Latch Key
Important Dates:
Mar. 1-4 IOWA Testing grades 3-8
Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day
Mar. 25 School Open - make up snow day!
Fridays during Lent - Stations of the Cross at Corpus Christi
8th
grade parents click
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for important dates
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Mrs. Chesnut
February 24, 2010
IOWA
testing will begin on Monday, March 1 in grades 3-8 and
will continue through Thursday, March 4. The testing
schedule varies by grade. Grades 4 and 7 have the most
comprehensive testing. Please try and have children in
school on time each day and avoid taking them out of
school early for appointments.
Thursday, March 25 was scheduled as the spring Teacher In-service. We will not participate in the scheduled In-service, therefore school will be open for students on that day. This will also serve as a make up snow day.
Mrs. Shortencarrier and Mrs. Moore have begun reviewing student records as we prepare to have files ready for transfer in June. If you receive a paper asking for missing documents or dates, I would ask that you please provide the information to the office so that completed files can be forwarded.
Nurse News:
The Matthew Krug Foundation in Delaware has generously donated a brand new AED (Automatic Defibrillator Device) to our school. It is located in a cabinet outside the main office above the fire alarm. Congratulations to our newly Red Cross certified teachers, staff and coach: Mrs. Bryceland, Miss Ciferni, Mrs. Grenier, Miss Markellos, Mrs. Westcott, Mrs. Leotta, Mrs. Shortencarrier, Mrs. Weber, Miss Desiree and Coach Dan Jewell.
Also, thanks, to Mr. Fran Grenier for teaching the class.
Click here to visit the new BGRCS Online Art Gallery
Please click here for a helpful Cold, Flu and H1N1 Symptoms Chart
BGRCS Scrip News!
The
year to date raised is
$1,123.91
BGRCS
Spotlight
5th Grade
“Fabulous Fifth Grade”
Although we have seen quite a bit of snow lately, Fifth grade has still been busy with a variety of things.
The children worked very hard preparing for our Mass on Feb. 5th. All of them did a very nice job reading, serving, presenting the gifts, and singing.
We have been practicing our letter writing skills and learning a lot from our new pen pals in Camden. Mrs. Mullins teaches Fourth Grade, and had asked if we would be their pen pals. The children really enjoy doing this and learning about other children.
In Science we are learning about fossils. The children shared their fossils and explanations to the class. Some of their Science Fair topics sound very interesting. I am looking forward to seeing their final models.
We have traveled to the Midwest in Social Studies. Many read their Black History and President reports to the class. We even had a “musical accompaniment” by one student!
Learning fractions was challenging at times. We are moving on to decimals and ratio and proportion over the next few weeks. We will still review our fractions until they are mastered.
Reading Joshua’s Song has been fun. The children have learned a lot about Boston, the Kennedy family, and life in the early 1900s.
Congratulations to Jai McNair! Jai qualified for the “Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest” to be held February 27th.Good luck! We will all be rooting for you!
Good breakfasts and plenty of rest for the Iowa’s that are the week of March 1st.
Welcome Spring!!!!!!!
Click here for the PTA Newsletter
Click here for H1N1 Action Plan for BGRCS
CAP AND FINGERPRINT INFORMATION
CAP AND FINGERPRINT INFORMATION
THE DIOCESE OF CAMDEN REQUIRES THAT ALL ADULTS HAVING REGULAR CONTACT WITH CHILDREN (THIS INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS) MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND ATTEND A CAP SESSION. CAP IS GOOD FOR (5) YEARS. YOU CAN ATTEND EITHER PHASE 1 OR 2 AS LONG AS YOU HAVE HAD PHASE 1 FIRST.
Beginning March 3, 2008 All volunteers must use the new Universal Fingerprint forms (They say Sagem Morpho at the top) which school volunteers use and fill in when they register on line for their appointment to be fingerprinted. Please see Mrs. Shortencarrier in the Main Office for the new Universal Fingerprint Form.
Below is a list of CAP programs for the months of
January and February
CAP Phase 1
Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:30pm, Holy Family, Sewell, Aquin Building
CAP Phase 2
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:00pm, St. Patrick, Woodbury, Parish Worship Site
To attend any of theses classes, please call 856-583-6165 ext. 6010 or e-mail ddiggons@camdendiocese.org Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.
To attend any of theses classes, please call 856-583-6165 ext. 6010 or e-mail ddiggons@camdendiocese.org Please register at least five days before the session you would like to attend.
VERY IMPORTANT NURSE NEWS
Due to new regulations from the Health Department, Mrs. Moore must submit a daily report to the Salem County Health Department concerning absences and illnesses. It is very important that you call in daily when your child is going to be absent and state the nature of the illness (i.e. symptoms). The report has to include the number of absences daily and the symptoms each child is experiencing. She DOES NOT disclose names. The answering system is available for your convenience 24/7. Please call 299-0400 option #4 for the Nurse's Office voicemail. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
H1N1 Flu information from the Centers for Disease Control website, please click here
Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for dress and grooming policies. The 2009-10 Handbook can be found on our website. (scroll down to click the paw)
Business Office Hours:
Tuesday, and Thursday - 10:00am - 2:00pm ~ bookkeeper@bgrcs.org
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For all our new parents ~ a brief overview of the scrip program:
Works $ for $ - Need $100 of Acme gift cards, send in an order form and check for a $100. Acme is a 4% profit, which means you receive $2 towards tuition credits and the school receives $2. All % vary with each merchant and the Great Lakes website will let you know the %.
Orders can be sent in every day and orders are placed with Great Lakes every Thursday. You will receive your order back the following Wed.
Scrip is not available in the office; however, if you need grocery (Shop Rite, Acme, Botto’s or Kohl’s) you may stop at St. Joe’s Rectory in Swedesboro or send the order in through school and it will be returned to you within 1-2 days.
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Bobcat
Car Magnets are for sale at the office, $5.00 each.
What a great way to show your school pride!
School Store The store has basic supplies......... Pencils, crayons, markers, color pencils, copy books, folders etc.. Please send money in an envelope labeled "School Store". For younger students, please write what you want them to purchase on the envelope. Days/Hours of operation TBA.
Uniform Closet - The Uniform closet is open to all Bobcat Families to exchange or search for items they need. If you have BGRCS uniforms you no longer need, please drop them off at the office. For info please contact Peter McCarthy at psmcar@comcast.net or daytime phone 299-5858.
Business Office Hours:
Tuesday, and Thursday - 10:00am - 2:00pm ~ bookkeeper@bgrcs.org