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SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK 5.13.20  

 

  OUR 8TH GRADE 

  GRADUATING CLASS  

WILL DEFINITELY HAVE  

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER! 

 

  FIRST ST. LAURENCE  

CLASS PICTURE VIA ZOOM! 

       

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES  

DON'T FORGET TO LOG IN EVERY DAY FOR ATTENDANCE BY 3:00 PM! 5/15 Last All School Virtual Mass

Wear your official uniform.Mass available on our website at 11:00am. Click HERE to join Talent Show Submissions Due. Send your submissions HERE!

5/19-5/21 Mom’s Diner 5/21 Virtual Talent Show. We invite you to participate. Read more below. 5/22 Last Day of School

8th Grade Graduation online after 6:00 p.m. Car Parade for graduates following at 7:00 p.m. 5/26 Carpool Pickup Parade - Carpool A Families (please display your number) 9:00am-12:00pm 5/27 Carpool Pickup Parade - Carpool B Families (please display your number) 9:00am-12:00pm 5/28 Carpool Pickup Parade - ECC Carpool (please display your number) 9:00am-12:00pm 5/29 Carpool Pickup Parade - Carpool B Families (please display your number) 9:00am-12:00pm

Post your Saints Spirit pictures on our SLCS Facebook page, Instagram @stlaurenceschool, or email to HERE. You might see yourself on our social media pages or the Virtual Learning page of our yearbook!

 

 

Dear Parents, We are winding the year down very fast now and almost to the finish line! It really seemed like we were in a holding pattern as the days went by recently and now we are suddenly in a flurry to wrap things up and head out for the summer. I can now give you a few more details about that last week regarding the drop off and pick up of supplies. We have decided that the easiest way to facilitate this is to have you come up by your normal carpool assignments. We are designating specific days for this to make it easier but if you have a conflict, please let us know. Staff will be available to retrieve your child’s supplies and give back anything left in the building from your child’s desk or locker. Pick up will be each of those days between 9:00 a.m. and noon. We ask that you please have your carpool number prominantly displayed as you would normally do so to pick up your child(ren). No, we will not be collecting children that day, so no drop offs :) Due to the size of Carpool B, there are two days available and we will designate which families (alphabetically) will come on which day based on numbers. Stay tuned for more details as to how to bag up things for safety reasons. Please note that you will not exit your car as you come by and we ask that you be ready to pop your trunk. Items to be collected that day in order for your family to be “checked out” and good to go are for the summer are as follows: library books, textbook, borrowed technology including chromebooks, athletic uniforms, etc. All 6th grade families will turn in chromebooks over the summer to be properly “cleaned” and updated for the fall when we will re-check them out again for 7th grade.

Tuesday, May 26th Carpool A Families Wednesday, May 27th Carpool B Families Thursday, May 28th ECC Carpool Families Friday, May 29th Carpool B Families

We are still looking for some amazing talent show acts and we know we have a ton of talent at SLCS! Please see above if your child would like to perform in this special 2020 version of this popular SLCS end of year event. Last week I gave you some ideas of the many different scenarios we are exploring for next year from being all back in our classrooms to a hybrid with remote learning and face to face. I just want to thank all of you again for how beautifully you have handled this very difficult last quarter. The comments on our weekly check-ins about how supportive the teachers have been are truly touching and we are here for you! God bless, Suzanne Barto  

 

Congratulations to our newest little Saints baby,   Emilia Lucia,   born to our very own Marisa Vela,  

today on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima!.

  

It is hard to believe that we are down to the last days of school! We know it has been challenging in many different ways and pray that you all stay well! The counselors will be checking emails through the end of the school year, so if you need any assistance from us, please continue to reach out. IMPORTANT - Please be sure your children are up to date on their assignments so that their grades will be ready to average later next week for report cards. Also, please look for our Friday Newsletters from Mrs. Nickel and Mrs. Schurman attached to the parent check-in on May 15th. We will each have a video for the students to watch to help bring closure to the end of this school year. Mrs. Schurman will also share the answers to last Friday’s brain teasers/energizers. Here is the information for parents on the free Love and Logic parent presentations to help you during these unprecedented times: “Love and Logic" is offering their Parenting Online class for free. In their effort to support families, they have extended the offer until May 15. Once you have made an account, you have three months to use the resource. https://www.loveandlogic.com/products/love-and-logic-parenting-online We know you are looking forward to some time away from electronics this summer! We hope you have a great fun filled summer!  

 

 

 

 

ONE BOOK! ALL THE MEMORIES!  

DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!

While our school community faces unprecedented times, the yearbook staff is still hard at work producing a piece of our school's history. If you haven't ordered yours yet,

there is still time to reserve a copy of the 2020 Balfour St. Laurence Catholic School Yearbook.

Yearbooks are on sale now!

DEADLINE TO ORDER: MAY 15! Get yours today at https://www.balfour.com!

ATTENTION TALENTED SAINTS 

Hello Everyone! As they say in the business, “The show must go on!” With that being said, we are going on with the 2020 Annual End of the Year Talent Show. This year it will be a virtual show streamed for all of our Saints families to view and enjoy on May 21st.

So if you sing, play an instrument, dance, juggle, tell jokes, do magic tricks, ride a unicycle, tumble or have any special entertaining talent, we want your videos! Remember, we love unique acts. 8th grade, share your talents with us one more time. Talent entries are open for grades 2nd - 8th grade.

Please make sure the video lasts no longer than 2 minutes and 30 seconds (no exceptions) and you send us a submission of your most polished performance. Remember, since we are going virtual, this video will not only be your talent entry, this will also be your performance piece if chosen for the show. So, make sure this is your best presentation and you are wearing your performance best! All entries are due May 15th by 4:00pm. Submit your video HERE. We look forward to sharing all of the wonderful talents St. Laurence students have to offer. 

 A NOTE FROM THE CLINIC 

● SCHOOL MEDICATION Any medication that was brought to school and kept in the Nurse's Office this school year will be with your child's belongings on the scheduled pick up date when collecting other school items. ( Medications may not be kept at school during the summer.)

Please remember that all medications for the 2020-21 school year will need new forms completed by your physician, including medication permission forms, action plans and individualized health care plans. These forms can be downloaded from our school website at HERE.

IMMUNIZATION UPDATES for INCOMING KINDERGARTEN and 7th GRADE STUDENTS- Please verify that the immunization record for your incoming Kindergartner or 7th grader are up to date prior to the first day of school and is downloaded in your parent portal. Because immunization requirements change for these grade levels, the list is included HERE for your reference.

SLCS T-SHIRT NOW FOR SALE We are excited about our new SLCS t-shirt! Maddy Gonzalez, SLCS 8th grader is the artist behind the t-shirt! Sales will benefit Tuition Assistance for families affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Purchase shirts directly from Instant Imprints at www.slcsfundraiser.com. Shirts can be shipped or picked up from Instant Imprints in Sugar Land. Thank you for your support!

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR SAINTS SMALL BUSINESS We would like to support our Saints small businesses (Saints families or supporters) that are open during this shutdown and need our help during this difficult time. If you would like your name added to this LIST, please email your business information to Adriana Gutierrez HERE! SAINTS SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 

● First Tire & Automotive - We are here for you! First Tire & Automotive is classified as an essential service, so we are open! Although we have increased the strength and frequency of sanitization in all our stores, we are happy to pick up and return your car so you never have to leave the comfort of your home. Visit our website HERE for details of how First Tire & Automotive is responding to COVID-19. We are open Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

● Haeckerville Pharmacy - Prescriptions and compounding - 9402 Hwy 6 South Suite 400 - 281-915-20793 - We accept most major insurance and also offer local delivery and curbside pickup.

● Noah’s Ark Academy - 281-491-2490 - 3527 State Highway 6, Suite 110 SugarLand TX 77478. - noahsarkacademy.com - Open now for essential workers.

● Rustika Cafe - 3227 Highway 6 (by Corelli’s at Williams Trace), Sugar Land, 77478, HERE - (281) 494-4230. Free delivery area - 5 mile radius, can go a little further for a large order.

● Sugar Cycles - 7260 Highway 6 #400 - Missouri City, TX 77459 - 713-823-0755 - Open, but call for appointment - Manager: Fred Rebollido

● Sun Air Conditioning and Heating - 281-499-3916 -We are an essential business that is open for you! Give us a call for all of your HVAC needs. Our comfort specialists will make sure that your online learning environment is nice and cool! Manager: Art Ortega 

SHARE YOUR PICTURES FOR OUR YEARBOOK USING THE BALFOUR APP YOU CAN INCLUDE YOUR VIRTUAL LEARNING PICTURES

Our photographers can’t be everywhere. If you've got great photos of school events, or you and your school friends just having fun, please share them with us. The more photos you share, the better our yearbook will be for everyone.

IT’S VERY EASY 

● Download the Balfour Image Share app ● Create an account and start sharing your pictures ● Project number: 020467 Password: saints ● Questions? Contact Adriana Gutierrez HERE

SUMMER 2020 READING LISTS FOR INCOMING 2ND THRU 8TH GRADES

❏ Incoming 2nd graders

❏ Incoming 3rd graders

❏ Incoming 4th graders

❏ Incoming 5th graders

❏ Incoming 6th graders

❏ Incoming 7th graders

❏ Incoming 8th graders BUY YOUR SUMMER READING BOOKS WHILE SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL If you still need to buy your books, please visit Amazon HERE and place your order through smile, denoting St. Laurence Catholic School as your charity so a percent of your purchase is given back to our school. You could also try barnesandnoble.com if titles are unavailable. Don’t forget to search your bookshelves at home first in case you already have one of these titles! ATTENTION: LIBRARY BOOKS STILL OUT? Do you still have a SLCS Library book at home? Yes, we want those back in their “Library home!” We need you to hold on tight to those books and turn them in at school at the end-of-school (drop-off stuff/pick-up stuff) carpool event happening May 26-29. If you have any questions or need to tell us about lost books, please email library@stlaurence.org. Thank you!

 

SAINTS GARDEN ONLINE AUCTION UPDATE

Thank you to our SLCS families, students, and staff for your amazing support of our Online Auction on April 25th! We have already raised over $200,000 and are still receiving donations. If you would like to donate to support the Auction and our SLCS operating budget, find a link HERE.

FREE DRESS PASS- MONDAYS! 

Purchase a Free Dress Pass for 3 Mondays during the new school year. Dates will be announced for Fall 2020. Free Dress passes are $25 per child with a max of $75 per family. You can also bring your student lunch from a fast food restaurant during designated weeks in the new school year! Fast food is a one-time treat and no group lunches. Purchase HERE: https://one.bidpal.net/slcsauction2020/browse/fixedPrice(details:item/25) 

 

END-OF-YEAR PARTIES! Grade-level parties are still available for purchase! Find a list below and sign up now for your child to join in the fun!

● Pre-K Party - Jump into Kindergarten HERE ● Ride into 1st grade at the Kindergarten Hoedown HERE ● 1st Graders Ropin' Into 2nd HERE ● 2nd Grade Party: Rolling into 3rd Grade! HERE ● 3rd Grade Party - Back to School HERE ● 4th Grade Pool Party - SPLASHING INTO 5TH GRADE!!!! HERE ● 5th Grade Fun in the Sun! HERE ● 6th Grade Fun in the Sun! HERE ● 7th Grade Glow in the Dark Party HERE 

 

 

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 

● BOOSTER CLUB SPIRIT STORE - Find the Booster Club forms HERE  

EASY FUNDRAISING  

● AMAZON SMILE - Use this link HERE when you order anything on Amazon and select St. Laurence Catholic School as your charity so that a percent of your purchase is given back to our school!

● BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION. For information, read HERE or contact Sheri Cass HERE.    

EDUCATION ● SEL/SECOND STEP PROGRAM LINKS

DAILY MASS Thank you for your cooperation in making our gradual reopening so safe and peaceful. So far, our daily Mass attendance is about 100 people and everyone is wearing masks and safe-distancing. Tonight, we bring back the 6:30 pm Mass (confession at 5:30 pm). On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Mass is at noon, with confession immediately following. SUNDAY MASS Cardinal DiNardo emphasized that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended. Currently, our plan is to reopen for Sunday Mass the weekend of May 23-24. For the foreseeable future, we will continue to record and post Mass for those who must remain home.

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