ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL!ROCKET REVIEW / MARCH 19, 2014 / VOLUME 1, NO.

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Conrmation Candidates gathered for their retreat, March 15th. I would like to thank Deacon Scott, the Catechist who helped chaperone; our guest speakers, Leslie Swayze, Jen Rice and Jim Beaudrie; and a special thank you to a parishioner, !Bill Temple for having our shirts made by the military prisoners.!

Please check the Religious Education web page often for important information. Thanks, Mrs. Amos.

IMPORTANT DATES **Please sign up on the website for lunch volunteers. There are many days we do not have any. Thank you**** March 19: Applebees Fundraiser March 21: Spring Picture Day - School appropriate free dress Stations of the Cross at 2:30PM March 25: 7th Grade Field Trip to Seminary March 27: OPEN HOUSE 5:30-7PM - bring a friend and/or family for dinner!

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NOTE: April 17 is NOT a half day. There is no school on Thursday, April 17.

Reading Month Reward Reveal!

Our students were asked to write a persuasive essay for what they think Mrs. Stager should do if they reach their 40,000 page goal for March. The winner was Sara Rasmussen in the 5th grade. Her essay is below, and you can see the video reveal on the front page of the website at http://stmarysrockwood.net
I have found a great idea for Mrs. Stager to do for our reading challenge. It is something that all the kids could participate in, they could get a laugh at Mrs. Stager but she would not have to be too embarrassed or kiss a pig. My idea is called Pitchburst.

First of all, Pitchburst is similar to a dunk tank. With this in mind, it does not have any of the troubles of a dunk tank. It does not take much water, sets up in 5 minutes, and is not too expensive to rent. First, you fill a big balloon with water (or anything else youd like inside the balloon). Second, Mrs. Stager would sit in a lawn chair. Third, the balloon would go over her head. Fourth, everyone in the school would get to throw a ball one time at a target that pops the balloon. Eventually this would cause the balloon to pop over her head. The smaller kids would be closer to the Pitchburst, the older kids would stand further away. This idea is neat because everyone in the school would get a chance to pop a balloon. An exciting twist would be to fill maybe 4 balloons with something other than water. A couple ideas would be confetti or a balloon filled with colored jello. None of the kids or even Mrs. Stager would know when one of the special balloons are over her head. Everyone would be so excited, waiting to see if a special balloon will pop!

In summary, the idea for a Pitchburst would be exciting to everyone because every students would get a chance to get Mrs. Stager wet. The Pitchburst is easy to set up, would not harm Mrs. Stager much, and everyone would be so excited, waiting for the special balloons.

Congratulations! Book Lovers by 3 Kids and a Leprechaun was selected as the final weekly prize drawing winner in the 2014 Math Video Challenge. Each student on this team received a $25.00 Amazon gift card. Team members were Alex Comorski, Elizabeth Gower and Allie Marcyan. They were coached by Mrs. Furtah.

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Josilyn Farago is this weeks Super Star! Josilyn is 5 years old. Josilyn lives in Brownstown and has one brother and one sister. Josilyns favorite color is purple. Her favorite activities include: gure skating, soccer and playing with her stuffed animals. Josilyns favorite subjects in school are Math and Reading.

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When Josilyn grows up she would like to be a veterinarian. Her family thinks she is a Super Star because she is beautiful inside and out, her smile and laugh light up the room and she is passionate about everything she does. Ms. Kremer thinks Josilyn is a Super Star because she tries her best in every subject, and she doesnt give up until she accomplishes her goals.!

SAVE YOUR CANS & BOTTLES

and BRING THEM TO ST. MARY SCHOOL

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The PTO bottle drive is in full swing and we appreciate your participation. Please continue to bring your cans & bottles (cans & bottles only please) that have been accumulating in your garage and leave them at St. Mary School. We will be more than happy to take care of them for you. There will be a large green container marked Bottle Drive in the back of the school, and all proceeds will benefit Pennies for Playground. Tell your family, friends and even neighbors and spread the news. Our bottle drive will continue through the end of the school year. If you have any questions, please email PTO Secretary, Maureen Brinker, at pomo157@comcast.net. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

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Can we meet our school-wide goal of reading 40,000 pages? YES WE CAN!
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Beginning March 3, our entire school will participate in March Reading Month. Our goal will be 40,000 pages. Mrs. Stager has reviewed all of the persuasive essays, and the winner is

Sara Rasmussen!! ! Are you up for the challenge, Mrs. Stager?

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Sponsored by St. Mary PTO

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St. Mary PTO - Pennies for Playground Pay Our Loan Off campaign:

The time has come to bring in all the coin & bills you have been saving since the fall, and get ready for our Pennies for Playground Pay Our Loan Off spring campaign.

! It begins on Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21 (mornings only). !

once we speak with the teacher of the winning classroom).

This time ANYTHING GOES (coin & bills), and the class that brings in the most money will have a pizza party hosted by the PTO. (The time & date of the party will be determined,

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We will need parent volunteers to count money every morning, immediately following prayer, beginning around 8:40 am. If you are able to help, please email Cindy Majlinger, PTO Treasurer, at ctmx67@yahoo.com. Remember, all volunteer time will go towards your required service hours for this school year. We are nearing our goal, but still have some work to do. If we are successful in paying off our $4,000 loan, and if there are excess funds, we would like to purchase a bench and trash container for the playground area. The victorious class will be mentioned during the Friday, March 21st afternoon announcements.

As always, on behalf of your St. Mary PTO we thank you, your children & the staff for participating in our program.