Newsletter - February 7, 2011

Dear Parents and Students:

Please bring money for the book fair this week.  We have a special guest during book fair week!  Author Tom Couser will be at St. Paul on February 9 at 7 P.M.  He will be covering various topics that relate to parenting and peer relationships among children.  I am offering extra credit (replace lowest daily grade in algebra and science with 100%) for parent AND student attendance!  You may read more about him on his blog: http://www.tomcouser.blogspot.com/

Winterfest is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.  We are joining seventh grade in the theme basket which is an art basket.  Our game/activity will be creating drink holders with children.  They are clear cylinders in which a paper can be inserted which will serve as decoration.  Mrs. Drefs can use parent volunteers for the construction of the candles and vases.  Please contact us if you are available.

Please turn in another $100 by the end of February for the class trip, and final reservations MUST be made by March 1, as we cannot guarantee airline reservations and hotel space after that date.  There is an excellent opportunity to earn some funds for the D.C. trip by serving a meal at St. Paul before the Ash Wednesday (March 9) Lenten worship service.  Help is needed from 4 - 7 P.M. from students and parents (anyone else you might recruit to help).  We will cook and serve about 150 meals (food will be provided).  Please make a note of this and whether you would be able to volunteer.

Soccer Update
Practices - Monday through Thursday after school until 5:15 P.M.  The student must be picked up by 5:15 P.M.
Games - We hope to have a schedule by next Monday.  They will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Girls will always play first starting at 4:30 P.M.  We could have our first game on February 17.
Other information - Please make sure your child comes to practice with shin guards, long socks, and a water bottle.  Please watch the weather and dress as needed.  You will be getting billed the sport fee of $35.  You may turn that into the office.  The fee must be turned in before the first game is played.  Also please review the sheet on grade requirements and make sure your child is academically able to compete.  If there are any questions please call Mrs. Romero at 361-815-5125.  Drivers are needed for away games!

Upcoming Events
Parent Meeting for Winterfest - Mon., 2/14, 2 P.M., Library
Soccer Season Begins - Thurs., 2/17
CFD Music Auditions - Mon., 2/28, 6 P.M., Cafeteria
Walk-A-Thon - Sat., 3/5, 8 A.M. - 12 P.M., St. Paul grounds


In His Name,

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