Newsletter - September 7, 2010

Dear Parents and Students:

Middle school lock-in forms are due by Friday.  There are only nine days until this fun filled event!  We are looking forward to great activities and fellowship among the middle school students, parents, and school faculty.
 
Thank you for helping our eighth grade class set a good example for our school dress code.  There are just a few areas in which we can improve:  boys need to have their hair cut around and above the ear, a simple (free of a design) brown or black belt must be worn each day, and the belt may only feature a simple buckle in the front.  We appreciate your assistance as our eighth graders serve as role models for the younger children.
 
We would like to have a mid-morning snack as the eighth graders have shared that they are hungry prior to our 11:30 A.M. lunch.  Please feel free to bring a simple, healthy snack such as granola bars or fruit.  A bottle of water each day is also important, especially after recess due to the recent high temperatures.
 
Join us for Pastries for Parents on Wednesday morning, 7:30 - 8:30 A.M.  Meet the St. Paul family as you enjoy a little breakfast with your child.  You are invited to stay with us for chapel at 8:30 A.M.  Looking forward to seeing you there!
 

Please continue to support the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. during the month of September.  They are accepting school supplies, canned food, and monetary donations.  I am offering one point (maximum 5 points) per can of food brought to class by Wednesday.  These points will be applied to the next quiz in science.
 
In His Name,

Jesus T. Pena, M.Ed.
Eighth Grade Teacher
8thgrade@stpaulmcallen.org