May 28, 2008

Dear Parents,

“Here I Am….”

Theme for the 2007-2008 school year

This is the final letter of the 2007-2008 school year.  This has been one of the fastest school years that I can remember.  My Mother always told me that, “time flies when you are having fun.”  I have truly had fun this year.  I am grateful for the ability to be involved in a work that still brings me great fulfillment and many reasons to laugh each and every single day.  I am grateful for the partnership that I share with you as we work to educate your children to be the future leaders of our Church and of our world.  I am grateful to Mrs. Carlin for her leadership, her wisdom, her efficiency, and her friendship, as we have worked together to lead this school toward the future expansion and building program.  I am grateful to the teachers who have challenged me to continue to grow as a professional educator. I am indeed grateful for Msgr. Tim who starts his day with the St. Michael School community by opening car doors and witnessing to “servant leadership.”  He is committed to the mission of St. Michael School.  I pray that God who began this good work at St. Michael School will carry it through to completion. 

During this school year many of our parents have dealt with serious illness.  Mrs. Terese Flaherty, mother of Maggie in Grade 5, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  She underwent surgery last week and faces more surgery and treatment over the summer.  Please keep her in your prayers during the summer months as you continue to pray for Peter Heath.  Peter’s surgery went well and he continues to inspire so many in our school community by his determination and faith.  Let us all remember to pray for one another. We never know what is happening in the life of the person who you see in carpool everyday.

Please remember in your prayers Mrs. Terri Wasley (Grade 7 homeroom and Spanish teacher) whose grandmother died last week.  Mrs. Wasley will be in New York for a few days this week to be with her family and to attend the funeral.

Report cards will be mailed to your homes on Monday, June 9^th.  Report cards will not be issued to any student whose Parent/Student Handbook Signature page has not bee submitted, who has outstanding library fines or books that have not been turned into the library or returned to the classroom.  In addition all accounts including tuition, After School Care, Debit Cards, graduation fees, etc. must be paid in full before report cards or transcripts are issued. 

Plan to join us for our End of the Year First Friday Mass and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 30^th.  The Liturgy will begin at 9:45 AM with the Awards Ceremony to follow in the Church.  Dismissal on that day will begin immediately after the ceremony.  Students should wear their uniforms.

This week's Angel Bucks results: Total Sales:  $36,646.74.  Profit:  $1.983.34.  Look for an Angel Bucks letter and your year end statement with your child’s report card.

Thanks to everyone who returned the Parent/Student Handbook Signature page by May 23, 2008.  Your child’s final report card will not be sent if this document has not been submitted.  Remember, the changes to the 2008-2009 handbook are printed in red. 

I will be teaching at the University of San Francisco this summer.  In addition, I will be speaking at various places throughout the United States, but will be checking e-mail and phone messages.  Tom and I will travel with Lauren and her fiancé, Rafael, to the Dominican Republic to begin planning their wedding scheduled for July 11, 2009.  Mr. Davey will be taking classes to complete a second Masters degree at Notre Dame this summer.

Kilwins® is once again sponsoring a St. Michael Night.  It will be held on Thursday, May 29^th.  Plan to stop by for a delicious cool treat with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to St. Michael School.  Thanks to Luis and Kristen Hernandez!

If you have not checked out the Photo Galleries in a while, I would strongly encourage you to do so.  It provides a pictorial walk through a wonderful year.  Thank you, Mrs. Goodwin!

Mark your calendar to join us for the Ice Cream Social and Orientation on Wednesday, August 20^th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

St. Michael’s Vacation Bible School at SonWorld Amusement Park to be held Monday, July 14^th – Friday, July 18^th from 9:30AM till 12:30PM. Children will be grouped with their peers according to 2008-2009 school age: Pre-K though 6^th grade. Cost will be $45.00 per child and includes a camp t-shirt, and music CD.  Come experience the Bible stories, fellowship, faith and fun of other Catholics sharing the faith together.  There is still a need for young men for the VBS skits and also adult group leaders.  If you are interested in any of these positions, please call the Faith Development office at 468-6120 or email jkromer@stmichaelcary.org.

Carolina Catholic Athletic Association (CCAA) in conjunction with Cardinal Gibbons High School will again be conducting our girls Fall Softball League. This is open to all rising 6th, 7th, and 8th.graders. The league will begin on August 30th.and conclude on November 1st. There will be one or two weekday practices, with games held on Saturday's at the Cardinal Gibbons softball field.  In addition, a basic skills clinic will be held Friday through Sunday June 20th, 21st, and 22nd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. No previous experience is required for either the clinic or the league. Please contact Coach Ron Burge at: ronb1010@bellsouth.net or 787-1928 for registration information.

Head Boys’ Soccer Coach Needed

We are seeking a head coach for the boys’ soccer team.  The season begins the week of August 18^th and wraps up with the Conference Championship Game on October 23^rd.  If you are interested, please contact Mr. Davey at tdavey@stmcary.org.

The school office will officially close on Friday, June 13^th.  The summer school office hours:

            June 2, 3, 4: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

            June 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The school office will reopen on Wednesday, August 1^st. 

This is the final Wednesday folder and Principal Letter.

Enjoy the summer!

Peace,

Dr. Sarah Wannemuehler