-Norwalk Catholic School -Friday Flyer-

October 3, 2008

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Spirit Day Notes: You are welcome to pick up your child at 9:50am from their classroom on Wednesday, for Mass if you would like to sit together. The students will return to class after mass for one period and then will go to lunch. If you are planning on having lunch with your child please, pick them up for lunch from their classroom as well. You are welcome to remain in the classroom for the brief time between mass and lunch if you would like. A chicken sandwich bagged lunch is FREE in the cafeteria or you may bring your own. The courtyard, parking lot, cafeteria and convo foyer are spaces you may use to picnic together. Please, remain with your child and any other child you are taking responsibility for during these times. All elementary students are to return to their classroom at 12:30pm for attendance and then will go to the convo to hear the speaker. Again, you are welcome to sit with them if you wish. The 1^st and 2^nd graders have prepared a Spirit Song to sing at 12:45pm as our festivities begin in the gym.

This day is always FUN! Hope to see you there. Mrs. French

Lunch Menu: Monday: Popcorn Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Fruit Cocktail, and Blueberry Muffins

Tuesday: Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Pineapple, and Cookies

Wednesday: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Apple Slices, Cookies – FREE LUNCH for ALL

Thursday: Sausage Sandwich, Potatoes, Peaches, and Assorted Desserts

Friday: Pizzaburgers, Toss Salad, Applesauce, and Chocolate Cake

New Items this Week!!

Choristers News: The Choristers sing this weekend on Saturday, October 4 at the 4:30pm mass. Warm-ups will begin at 4pm in the Gathering Space. Please be on time!

3^rd Annual Norwalk Catholic School Spirit Day will be held Wednesday, October 8^th, beginning with an all school mass at 10am. Our guest speaker this year will be Rev. Joseph Kraker, pastor of St. Vincent church in Akron. He writes his weekly pastor’s column through the eyes of his irresistible Lab mix, Vinnie. Each week Kraker tries to capture Vinnie's personality as he addresses life’s lessons according to our Catholic faith.  Influenced by the columns, parishioners encouraged Father Kraker to compile them and publish a book. We invite you to join us at 12:45pm in the Convocation Center to hear Fr. Kraker and visit with Vinnie. Father Kraker's book, “Vinnie Here”, will be on sale following the presentation.

Mark Your Calendars:

• Spirit Day! October 8^th: Grades K-12 – Families Welcome! – Mass @ 10am -Free Lunch – guest speaker @ 1pm. We hope you can attend any or all of our Spirit Day Activities! Don’t forget to wear a red shirt with your jeans!
• Elementary Picture Day – Grade 1-6 – Wednesday, October 15^th

Have you “herd”? It is almost time for our Book Fair Safari October 20^th-24^th.  Everyone will be welcome to go on a trek for fun and exciting books.  Watch the upcoming Friday Flyers for more information.

Fall Fundraiser: All orders and money should now be turned in. Thank you to all who participated. Orders should be delivered in 3-4 weeks. Watch the Friday Flyer for our delivery date.

Punt, Pass and Kick Competition: Saturday, October 4^th at Whitney Field. Registration begins at 6pm. Competition begins at 7pm. There will be separate divisions for boys and girls ages 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15. Winners in each age group advance to the sectional competition. Cleats not permitted. No charge to participate.

Birthday Books: Celebrate your child’s October birthday with a book. For $4.00 your child can choose a book from our selection of new books. A nameplate with your child’s name and birth date will be attached and the book becomes part of our library. See Mrs. Thayer for details.

Norwalk Catholic School Seeks Development Professional: The Firelands Catholic Education Development Office, the development office for Norwalk Catholic School (Preschool - Grade 12) has a staff position available for a development professional with a desire to promote Catholic education. This person would be responsible for activities and communications to promote Norwalk Catholic School, inviting involvement with and support for the school, and developing relationships with alumni and other publics. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, computer literacy skills and planning skills are needed. This is a full-time position working closely with the director of FCEDO with the potential for advancement. Applicant should be a practicing Catholic, creative, hardworking, a self-starter and team oriented. Interested persons should send cover letter, resume and application request to sriley@fcedo.org, or FCEDO, 91 E. Main, Norwalk, OH 44857. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15^th.

News Worth Repeating!

The Sisters of Notre Dame will host their annual Family Fest from 11am - 6pm on Sunday, October 5^th @ Notre Dame Academy on Sylvania Ave. in Toledo. Food and fun for all ages!!!

Cutting for the Cause: The Piggyback Foundation helps local families maintain normalcy for their children during times of serious illness. They along with Christian Roberts salon and day spa are having this fundraiser October 5^th from 3-6 pm. Call for an appt. today @ 668-8086. 100% of the cost of your appointment will be donated to the Piggyback Foundation and will go to help local families in need. Feel free to visit their website @ www.thepiggybackfoundation.org.

Weekly Notes

Student Presale Tickets for Varsity Sporting Events are available in the elementary office for $3 each. These YELLOW tickets must be purchased in advance. They are good at all home VARSITY games. These can also be used for all (home or away) Boy’s and Girls’ Fireland’s Conference varsity events. ALL TICKETS ARE $6.00 AT THE GATE.

Flyer Clubhouse: For Flyer Clubhouse registration, please call (419)668-8480 or stop by the NCS Early Childhood Center located at 77 State St.

Yellow Church Envelopes will be distributed to students each Friday. These are to be used at their home parish on the weekends.  Students may put in a note about time or talent they gave for others or they may make a donation from their personal funds (ex. Allowance).

SHOP News: K Mart is giving a 6% bonus through the month of October.  Stock up at 9%!  Applebee’s has now added a $50 card in addition to the $25 card.  BP Gas has added a $100 card with a 1% profit and also a $250 with a 2% profit. Go to www.ncsweb.org to get all of the SHOP news and for the most current order form.

Check out what’s new at the Hanger - on the Hangar link at www.ncsweb.org.  Attention scrapbookers...St. Paul Flyers and NCS custom scrapbook paper, available only at The Hangar. The Hangar is open Monday through Friday from 2:30-3:30pm We stock St. Paul and NCS apparel and spirit items and offer after school snacks for students to buy – stop by today.

BINGO: Each week, it would be great to have 6 workers.  If anyone would like to volunteer, please call Fred Meyer at 668-2221.  We’d love to have you there!!  Remember, Bingo is now smoke free and as always, supports Catholic education in helping to keep it affordable for everyone.

Have a Great Week!!