NEWSLETTER

March 3, 2010

Volume 11, Issue 26

COLLECTION FOR JAMES

Last week we conducted an out of uniform day to assist a Holy Spirit graduate's efforts in getting SDR surgery for his son James, who has Cerebral Palsy. I want you to know that we collected $1,538.19, which we presented to the family today. If you would like to follow James' progress, please go to www.jumpinforjames.blogspot.com.  Please continue praying for this little boy and his family.  Mr. James Bell

ITEMS FOR FIRST STOP

On Friday, March 5^th, students are asked to bring in some of the following items to make food packs for the homeless.

Non-perishable Food Items (small containers and individual serving sizes):

Peanut butter                            Cookies

Crackers                                  Applesauce

Potted Meat                             Pop tarts

Spam                                       Vienna sausages

Canned fruit                             Tuna

Boxed Juice                              Beef jerky

Plastic Utensils ½ Pint Bottled Water

Gallon Size Zipper Bags Manual Can Openers

Waterproof Matches
If you have any questions about this service project please contact the school office.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Every Friday during Lent the entire school will go to Church on Fridays to participate in the Stations of the Cross. Grades K-4 will go to Stations from 2:00-2:30 and Grades 5-8 will go from 2:30-3:00. As always, parents are welcomed and encouraged to join us.

MASS SCHEDULE

March 5 3-Pillsbury

March 12 2-Butler

March 26 8-Hopkins

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PAYMENT

Please do not forget to pay your Before and After Care bill each month. We are still having a little trouble with email, so if you do not receive an invoice and you use the service, call me or email me to make sure you do not have an outstanding invoice (lmcgauley@hstigers.org). The payments are due by the 20^th each month.

IT’S SHRIMP TIME AGAIN!

Are you looking for new ways to feed your family seafood during Lent?  Are you looking for fresh seafood but don’t know where to find it?  Let the Holy Spirit 7^th grade class help you by providing fresh shrimp or boiled shrimp dinners prepared by the Cajun Chef, Frank Thomasella. Order forms are available on Edline or in the office or you can find any seventh grader! The shrimp is fabulous and you will be helping our kids fund their 8^th grade trip to Dauphin Island. Dinners are $10(Adult) and $6(Child) or you can get a 5-pound bag of FRESH shrimp for $45. Orders are due March 12^th, which is the Friday before Spring Break. If you have any questions please contact Beth Boyer at 682-4374 or lbboyer4@bellsouth.net. Thank you for supporting the class of 2011!

SACRAMENTAL NEWS

Our Next Confirmation Session:

Our next Confirmation Session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24th from 6:00—8:30 pm. We will meet in the Auditorium of the school. Candidates may enter the door under the veranda in the back parking lot of the school to the left of the gym. Please have your candidate arrive 5 or 10 minutes early to get a drink and a snack and be ready to begin at 6:00 pm.

Confirmation Interviews:

Confirmation Interviews will take place the week of March 8^th through 12^th. Families will receive a letter in the mail concerning this. Please watch for the information. Candidates should be studying the Study Sheet of Questions from Bishop Baker in order to prepare for their interview.

Second Grade First Communion Parents:

Please help your child memorize the Second Reading for First Communion. This can be found in your First Communion Packet. Every second grader

will recite this reading from memory at the First Communion Mass on May 2^nd.

The First Communion Retreat will take place Friday, April 23^rd from 6:00—8:30 pm. in the Parish Life Center. First Communion Practice will take place Friday, April 30^th at 3:15 pm. First Communion will take place Sunday, May 2^nd at 2:30 pm. Please arrive by 1:45 pm.

Vacation Bible School:

Dear Parents of children ages 3 through 5^th grade, Vacation Bible School will take place the week of June 14^th through 18^th. We will be doing “High Seas Expedition.” Please Mark your calendar and plan for your children to attend. They will have an awesome time discovering God’s love. Registration forms will be available soon. Registration includes a T-Shirt; Bible Buddies, Bible Book, Crafts, Games, and Food.

VBS Adult Help:

We are also looking for adult volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School. Our room choices include: Crafts, Games, Chadder’s Theater, Bible, and Snack for both school age and preschool children. Please call or email Tracy to say that you would like to help!

ATHLETICS

Cheerleader Try-outs:

Cheerleader try-outs for next school year will be held March 9, 10 and 11 from 3:00 to 4:30. Try-outs will be held in the gym. Grades 5-8.

Contact Amanda Calvo at 652-7806 if you need further information.

Track:

Track practice has started for grades 4-8. Practice is Tuesday and Thursday after school. The first meet is March 27 at Bob Jones High School.

Indoor Soccer:

Indoor Soccer for grades 2-3 has begun. As of now there is no set practice schedule. Email Coach Mumaugh jmumaugh@hstigers.org for details. Pre-K – 1^st grade indoor intramural play will be on Saturday mornings.

T-Ball:

T-ball sign-up is going on now. So far, we only have enough for one team.

* Will take late sign-ups until Friday, March 12th

Kite Day is Friday, March 5^th:

K-1 10:30-11:15

2-3 1:00-1:45

4-5 12:00-12:45

No Middle School P.E classes

Rain date will be March 26^th or April 2^nd

Field Day May 13& 14

Volunteers please contact jmumaugh@hstigers.org.

All Basketball Coaches:

· Return keys to the office

· Turn in uniforms

· Bring in trophies for trophy case

· If you want to write end-of-season articles send the to Cindy Jean

· Send team pictures (disk or digital) to Mrs. Caruso for the yearbook.

If you want to coach next year, move up or out let Coach Mumaugh know. Thanks to everyone for a great season! Coach Mumaugh

TALENT SHOW, TUESDAY, APRIL 27^TH! Auditions Begin this week! 

Spring is almost here!  Time 4 the Talent Show.  Auditions are during your child's Music Class all through March.  I've been asking students to be prepared since January, so I hope, for all our sakes, they are!  If your child is not ready, please encourage them to wait until next year.

Any questions please email me at jonder@hstigers.org.

Thanks for your support, John Onder

SPACE CAMP/SPACE ACADEMY AND AVIATION CHALLENGE

The Army Community Service Volunteer Program is pleased to announce the Space Camp/Space Academy and Aviation Challenge scholarship program for 2010. The program is sponsored by military related organizations and provides one-week scholarships for the winners.

The application criteria are as follows:

• Must be a student who is eligible for a military identification card and must meet the age/grade completion requirements stated on the applications.
• Must have a certification on the application from the school principal or counselor stating the individual has at least a “C:” average.

• Must submit a 1-2 page, handwritten essay entitled “How attending Space Camp/Space Academy/Aviation Challenge would affect my future plans and goals”.
• Previous ACS Award winners are not eligible to apply for scholarships.

Winners will be notified mid-April. Winners will attend camp the week of June 13-18, 2010.

Application Dates: February 19-March 12, 2010 Applications are available at www.redstonemwr.com.

OUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR:

Jennifer Bice, Jim Borel, Kate Burnette, Elby Calligaris, Marion Calvo, Bob Cashon, Wendy Chance, Bokhe Choe, Brian Duerr, Manson Gilliam, Faith Hughes, Georgia Joyner, Peg Kessler, Ed & Janice MacAllister, Dave McCord, Bree McMahon, Melinda Perez, James Pollard, Maddie Reynolds, Katie Sanders, Charles Sawdon, Kate Schellenberg, Chris Sloan, Pearline Smith, Patrick Spivak, Jackie Stembridge, Jean Stone, Heather White, and Mike Winghart. Please remember my family in your prayers this week after the death of my sister, Cathi Stone. Thank you, Cindy

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY

Robert Adams, James Caldwell, Major Brian Chapuran, Jeffrey Comer, Megan Brunty, Juan “Charlie Brown” Hernandez, Steve Lloyd, David McAdams, Colin O'Hara, Grant Pritchard, Robert Shea, Chad Swearingin, Major Jose Valentin and John Zierdt, III. Please continue to pray for all our service men and women.