ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL!ROCKET REVIEW / APRIL 3, 2014 / VOLUME 1, NO.

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Elections will be held at the end of April for three vacancies, two year terms,! on the Advisory Committee. This group is made up of school parents and parishioners who meet monthly with Mrs. Stager to discuss issues including fundraising and promoting the school. If you are interested please submit a s h o r t b i o t o t h e s c h o o l o f f i c e! o r e m a i l t o office@stmaryrockwood.com by April 11th.! ! We are electing a Vice President and two General Members. We would love to have YOU!
IMPORTANT DATES **Please sign up on the website for lunch volunteers. There are many days we do not have any. Thank you**** April 5: Stations of the Cross @ 2:30PM April 9: PTO Meeting @ 6:30PM April 10-11: Uniform Swap in Cafeteria (please bring items early in the week) April 10: Auction Committee Meeting @ 6PM in Latchkey Room April 12: Stations of the Cross @ 2:30PM April 14: Chilis Fundraiser Night April 17-27: Spring Break, No School NOTE: April 17 is NOT a half day. There is no school on Thursday, April 17.

The Great Lakes Scrip Center will be closed April 7 - 11. !There will be no outgoing order next week. !However, in stock Scrip inventory will still be available in the parish ofce. !Orders will resume on April 14 but !will need to be picked up at the parish ofce on Thursday (4/17) before noon.!

We are looking for help in a few of the following areas. Please contact

you would be willing to help us out!

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Website update Grant writing Fundraising Publicity/Marketing School Improvement

Earth Day Project The DAV bin in the back parking lot serves as a fundraiser for the school. When the bin is full, the amount we raise is based on the weight of the materials donated. DAV also provides a curbside program which will help us earn even more. Please remember us during your Spring Cleaning, and bring your donations to St. Mary Rockwood!

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Kindergarten Super Stars

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Michael Ritchie is this weeks Super Star! Michael is six years old. He lives in Rockwood, Michigan, and has a sister, Leah, and a brother John. ! Michaels favorite color is black. Michael really enjoys playing baseball, but his favorite sport is football. Michaels favorite subject in school is Math. When Michael grows up he would like to be a reman. !

Michaels family thinks he is a super star because he is a good friend and brother. Ms. Kremer thinks Michael is a super star because he is an excellent reader, and he offers to help others who are learning to read. He also is learning to be friendly and polite to everyone. Michael always tries his best.!

SAVE YOUR CANS & BOTTLES

and BRING THEM TO ST. MARY SCHOOL 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 is 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, as money earned will go towards purchasing a trash receptacle and bench for the playground. If you have any questions, please email PTO Secretary, Maureen Brinker, at pomo157@comcast.net. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Finally, the PTO would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to Bill Brinker for all of his assistance during these past few months. We could not do this without you!

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Are you interested in serving on the PTO board for the 2014/15 school year? The nomination/election of the PTO current officers will take place at the PTO meeting in May. The St. Mary PTO is based on volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to our school. If you feel you can help us, help our children, we would really appreciate your consideration to serve on our board. Watch future editions of the Rocket Review for more information. Thank you from your St. Mary PTO.