Christ the King School - Newsletter
June 1, 2009
Mission of Christ the King School
The mission of Christ the King School is to provide an excellent education in a Catholic community of love and care; to foster respect for self and others; and to nourish a life-long devotion to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe there are only 10 days until this school year comes to a close! The reality of my imminent departure is slowly sinking in and I thank you all for your support and contributions to the success of Christ the King School during my tenure. It will be difficult to walk out the doors of CKS for the very last time, but I’lll find consolation in knowing Ms. Thibault and all of you will lead CKS forward to even greater accomplishments.
Here are the most recent points of interest for you to peruse:
DONATION
During Wellness Week, June 1-5, Green Mountain Chiropractic & Massage will be donating all proceeds for any chiropractic care or massage therapy from any Christ the King School family members back to CKS. Please call ahead for an appointment. For more information
Green Mountain Chiropractic & Massage
Drs. Hayes & Kathy Mumma
1 Kennedy Drive, L6
South Burlington, VT
www.greenmountainchiropractic.com
865-4714
SPRING CHALLENGE/FIELD DAY
In keeping with Christ the King School tradition, we will hold the annual Spring Challenge/Field Day as a combined event on Friday, June 5 at Callahan Park. There will be no hot lunch or milk served by Rice Hot Lunch Program. Instead, there will be a complimentary BBQ for all students. Volunteers are needed for both field activities and the BBQ. To sign-up to help/volunteer.
There will be a new hot lunch program provided by the Burlington School District beginning in school year 2009-2010. A very important school-wide meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM. We would like as many parents as possible to attend this presentation. Burlington Schools Food Service Director, Doug Davis, will explain how their program works in great detail. A new feature Burlington Schools uses is an on-line service. This system will make purchasing meal tickets much easier and convenient for you. The meeting was scheduled at this time to make it convenient to the many families who pick up their children at 2:30 PM dismissal. We look forward to working with Burlington Schools next year.
LUNCH MENU CHANGE
Please refer to http://www.localendar.com/public/christthekingburling under calendar of events (monthly calendar) for changes to the hot lunch menu for the remainder of the school year. Note that on June 11 and 12 Rice Food Service will serve a cold bagged lunch. Thank you.
STEP UP DAY
On Wednesday, June 11, 2009 from 8:30 am – 9:00 am students from grades PS-7 will step up to the next grade. If your family has an additional child who will be attending Christ the King School next year in grades Pre-kindergarten through 8, he/she is welcome to attend. These new students should report to the grade he/she is presently attending.
RETREAT
Please pray for our students in grade 8 as they participate in a day-long final retreat celebrated with Mrs. Heller and other CKS school staff on Thursday, June 11.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
The last day of school for grades PS-8 will be Friday, June 12. Mass is at 8:30 AM and dismissal will be at 2:30 PM. The Eighth Grade Celebration will take place Friday evening in the Church at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to attend to support the eighth grade as they bid farewell to CKS. We wish them all the very best as they head off to high school.
PTO
Congratulations to Alyssa Stevens who was elected as our new PTO President and Jennifer Cournoyer who was elected as our new PTO Treasurer. Thank you to Terry Benner who also was nominated and ran for President.
THANK YOU FROM MRS. PALMER
Thank you parent volunteers who helped with the annual CKS Art Show. Special thanks to Mark Pratico for his generous art reproduction fundraiser. Our CKS students have created such wonderful artwork this year. It was a great success! “A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts.” Sir Joshua Reynolds
Thank you for all your support. Mrs. Palmer
UNIFORMS
If you have uniforms your child has outgrown, please bring them to the school office. Donated, used uniforms are kept in a room next to the Custodian’s Room. If you would like to browse, please ask at the school office for the key. Please note that there is no charge for these uniforms.
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Reserve your copy of the 2008-2009 Yearbook today! The cost is $10 per book. Please send $10 in an envelope with your child’s name and grade marked “Yearbook”. Eighth graders will receive a complimentary copy.
A Summer Day
The morning stood all bathed in dew
Beneath the vast expanse of blue.
The day, exquisite to behold,
Brought new visions to my soul.
The air was warm and motionless;
The world seemed void of all distress.
Unbroken thoughts, a prayer or two –
‘Tis God’s reflections shining through.
Gene Appleby
I will miss you all and will keep you in my prayers. May God hold you and keep you until our paths cross again.
God’s blessings,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
May 15, 2009
Dear Parents,
The school year is quickly drawing to a close and there is much to be accomplished before June 12. Please take note of the following points of interest:
PTO NOMINATIONS - BIO ON EACH NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE BY E-MAIL
Running for President are: Terry Benner and Alyssa Stevens (please vote for one)
Treasurer- Jennifer Cournoyer
To vote, please send an email (one vote per family) to ajlonge@christthekingburlington.org
FREE UNIFORMS
If you have uniforms your child has outgrown, please bring them to the school office. Donated, used uniforms are kept in a room next to the Custodian’s Room. If you would like to browse, please ask at the school office for the key. Please note that there is no charge for these uniforms.
SINCERE THANKS
The faculty and staff of Christ the King School wishes to sincerely thank Tammy Avonda and the fantastic committee for Teacher Appreciation Week. All of the parents helped to make each day of the week very special for everyone on our staff and faculty deserve recognition. We sincerely appreciate the exciting surprises you and your children provided for us.
FOLLOW IN MY FLIP FLOPS – HAWAIIAN DANCE PARTY
This multi-generational dance for girls in grades Preschool through Grade eight and their fathers, uncles or grandfathers was held on Saturday, May 9, sponsored by the Christ the King Enrichment Committee. Thank you to Mary Beth Limanek and everyone who made this extra special occasion possible.
DONATION
During Wellness Week, June 1-5, Green Mountain Chiropractic & Massage will be donating all proceeds for any chiropractic care or massage therapy from any Christ the King School family members back to CKS. Please call ahead for an appointment.
Green Mountain Chiropractic & Massage
Drs. Hayes & Kathy Mumma
1 Kennedy Drive, L6
South Burlington, VT
www.greenmountainchiropractic.com
865-4714
KIDS’ DAY PARADE
Look for CKS students in the Kids’ Day Parade on Saturday, May 16. Our marching band of students in grades 4-8 will be performing!! The parade begins at 9:30 AM at Edmunds School and ends at the Burlington waterfront. For more information, please go to Mrs. Mossey’s website: smossey@christthekingburlington.org
SCHOOL MASS
There is a school Mass scheduled for Thursday, May 21, Ascension Thursday, at 8:30 AM. At this Mass, we honor all Alumni since the founding of our school in 1940. There will also be a reception in the gym immediately following Mass for alumni and friends of Christ the King School.
ART SHOW
All grades including our little artists in Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten are preparing to show off their artwork all day Thursday, May 21. Everyone is welcome to attend this showing! Special feature of artists in Preschool will be presented by Mrs. Whitney from 5:30 to 6:30.
NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
SPRING CHALLENGE/FIELD DAY
In keeping with Christ the King School tradition, we will hold the annual Spring Challenge/Field Day as a combined event on Friday, June 5 at Callahan Park (formerly known as South Park). Volunteers are needed. Please contact Tammy Avonda (Tammy@avondaair.com or
Natalie Byrne nbyrne@christthekingburlington.org
STEP UP DAY
Step up day will be held on Thursday, June 11 for students in grades PS-7 from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
RETREAT
Please pray for our students in grade 8 as they participate in a day long final retreat celebrated with Mrs. Heller and other CKS school staff on Thursday, June 11.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
The last day of school for grades PS-8 will be Friday, June12. Mass is at 8:30 AM. Dismissal will be at the regular time of 2:30 PM. The Eighth Grade Celebration will take place that evening in the Church at 6:00 PM. All are invited to attend.
TEACHER NEWS
We offer our heartfelt thanks to Mary Jane Karp and Lisa Guajac for their contributions to Christ the King School. We wish them well in their future endeavors and pray for their happiness always.
LENTEN OFFERING (Rice Bowls)
Christ the King School and Parish chose Catholic Relief Services as this year’s Lenten Alms recipient. Thanks to our students who contributed to the Diocesan Director of Catholic Relief Services who will provide direct services to those in need. Your generous contributions are sincerely appreciated. The total amount collected for both parish and school was $920.02. Thank you for sharing your blessings during this most holy season.
BOX TOP$ FOR EDUCATION
Thank you to our parents who clip box tops; please continue to bring them in over the summer. We are grateful for your continued support. We recently received a check from General Mills for $166.00!!
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Reserve your copy of the 2008-2009 Yearbook today. The cost is $10 per book. Please send $10 in an envelope with your child’s name and grade marked “Yearbook”. We are only ordering as many as we get orders for this year, so be sure to reserve your copy. Eighth graders will receive a complimentary copy.
Thank you, parents, for your support of the mission of Christ the King School. May God continue to bless you.
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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May 1, 2009
Dear Parents,
May flowers are blooming in the CKS cross reminding us of the blessings of the Lord. Enjoy the beautiful sunshine. These are a few points of interest:
PARENTS, MAKE NOTE-Catholic School Convocation/ Celebration - At Saint Michael's College
All parents are welcome to attend! There will be a state-wide Catholic School convocation for all 14 Vermont schools at St Michaels' College in Colchester on Monday, May 18, 2009. Parents of students in Grades K-8 please make arrangements to drop your student off (or join them!) at the Ross Sports Center at 10:00 AM to a designated CKS representative. Students will proceed to a spot in the gym in preparation for the Con-celebrated Mass with the Most Reverend Salvatore Matano officiating. There will be age-appropriate activities and guest speakers such as the "Kids on the Block" puppeteers and Mr. Halligan who will speak about Anti-Bullying. Students and parents are to pack a bag lunch. The festivities will close at 2:15 PM at which time parents will be asked to depart with their student(s). It will be a routine PS & PK day at CKS from 8-2:30 PM.
It will be a routine PS & PK day at CKS on Monday, May 18 from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Please note there will be no hot lunch served. Please have the students bring a bag lunch. There will be After School Program available for grades PS & PK only.
Please note that there will be no After School Program for students in K-8 who are attending the convocation.
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MAY CROWNING
In honor of the Blessed Mother, Mary, there will be a May Crowning on Friday, May 1 at 9:30 AM.
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PIZZA AND MOVIE/GAME NIGHT AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
There will be a pizza and movie/game night on Friday, May 1, 2009 for students in grades PS-5. Please drop your children off between 5:30 and 5:45 PM in the Christ the King Lobby. Pick up is at 8:00 PM in Room 208/209. Drop your children off and take some time for yourselves or make it a family night! Preschool though 1st Grade will see Space Buddies and 2nd-5th grade will be having an evening of game playing. FUN FOR ALL! Chaperones are needed. See the following flyer for more information and sign-up information.
There will be a 6th grade sponsored dance for our middle school students on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Christ the King School gym. It will have a "Spring Fling" theme and students are encouraged to wear floral/tropical casual clothing (please no spaghetti strap tops or short shorts). There is a $5.00 cover charge and an optional donation of a toiletry item (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes etc) to be donated to COTS. Thank you.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Christ the King School students in Grade Two will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM. Friday, May 1 there will be a NOON DISMISSAL for students in grade two, only. This is in recognition of their upcoming First Communion. It is also granted in part because of the two required after-school practices that will occur the week before First Communion with the CCD class.
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SEASONAL UNIFORM REMINDERS
Beginning May 1, girls may wear nylons, Peds or ankle socks with their skorts. Boys may wear uniform khaki shorts from May 1 through the last day of school.
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TERRA NOVA TESTING WEEK IS MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 8 (Grades 1-8)
Please be sure your student has a healthy breakfast and snack to give him/her the energy needed to complete these tests at their best.
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FOLLOW IN MY FLIP FLOPS – Sign Up Form
The Follow in My Flip Flops Hawaiian Dance Party will be held on Saturday May 9th from 7-9 at the school gym. All young ladies in grades PS-8 are invited to attend with their fathers, uncles or grandfathers. Tickets are $25 per adult and child, each additional child is $5. Ticket price includes: a photo, face painting, a goodie bag and munchies. This special event is sponsored by our Enrichment Committee.
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BOTTLE DRIVE
Thanks to all those who have donated their empty returnable bottles and cans for our Odyssey of the Mind trip. The team greatly appreciates your support. The last day for this drive is May 15th.
"Dive-In Movie" - Fundraising Event
"Dive-In Movie" fundraising Event! No, there's no typo! Please help support the CKS Odyssey of the Mind Team's trip to the World Finals by
joining them at the pool at St. Michael's College on Saturday, May 23rd, as they float around and watch a movie! A pizza dinner is included;
all ages welcome! For details and to register, please click on this link.
CO-CHAIRPERSON NEEDED FOR THE CKS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please contact chairperson, Sandie Maynard, smaynard@stage2planning.com, if you are interested.
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HOEDOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE NEEDED
We are starting to plan for next year's school wide (boys and girls) Hoe Down. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact chairperson, Stephanie Fournier (Stephanie.Pero@uvm.edu).
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER’S WISH LIST
This month we are highlighting the wish list for our Physical Education program:
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK – NEXT WEEK (week of May 4)
Please click on link to view plans for this special week.
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THANK YOU
A great, big thank you to Mrs.Tammy Avonda who has done a tremendous job serving as our PTO president for the past two years. The playground additions of a colorful painted map, two lined four squares and tether ball set-up for all students to enjoy, the PTO informational wipe-off board in the foyer, the addition of the highly successful Spring Challenge fun and fundraiser, all successful fundraisers during her tenure and her expertise on sound board both nights of Cabaret are just the tip of the iceberg of her substantial contributions as PTO president. We will sorely miss her next year! Thank you to Mrs. Christy Yager-vice-president, Mrs. Stephanie Fournier and Mrs. Alyssa Stevens whose contributions have been outstanding. We look forward to their continued success as our PTO executives.
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MOTHERS’ DAY, SUNDAY, MAY 10
Blessed is the Mother,
Who lets the Lord
Be her guiding hand,
Whose faith brings
Her family courage,
Whose wisdom comes from God,
And whose children
Still stand and honor her.
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/8TH GRADE CEREMONY
Barring any other snow days or unforeseen days off, the last day of school will be Friday, June 12 with regular dismissal time of 2:30 PM. The 8th grade ceremony will take place in the church that evening at 6:00 PM. All are invited to attend.
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God Bless You.
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
April 15, 2009
Mission of Christ the King School
The mission of Christ the King School is to provide an excellent education in a Catholic community of love and care; to foster respect for self and others; and to nourish a life-long devotion to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Dear Parents,
Spring has arrived and we have begun the final marking period of the year. It’s a perfect time to enjoy the sunshine and beauty of Vermont! Here are points of interest for you to peruse:
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL
Grade 4
First Honors: Olivia Adams, Matthew O’Donnell
Second Honors: Sullivan Baker, Benjamin Becker, Eric Benz, Georgia Fewell, Michael Healey, Morgan Heller, Katherine Morris, Luke Pare, Dylan Pratico, Jacob Schumacher, Julia Sioss, Grace Vincent
Student of Honor: Jacob Schumacher
Grade 5
First Honors: Sophia Cirignano, Gregory Desautels, McKenna Devoid, Quinn DiFalco, Elizabeth Khosravi
Second Honors: Molly Bushnell, Angela Cefarello, Erik Cifrian, Henry Conroy, Olivia Fewell, Hannah FitzGerald, Dominique Gadbois, Lauren Liscinsky, Madison Noonan, Kathryn McManamon, Hayley Pijanowski, Clayton Scott, Louisa Ulrich-Verderber
Student of honor: Kathryn McManamon
PARENTS, MAKE NOTE-Catholic School Convocation/ Celebration
All parents are welcome to attend! There will be a state-wide Catholic School convocation for all 14 Vermont schools at St Michaels' College in Colchester on Monday, May 18, 2009.
Parents of students in Grades K-8 please make arrangements to drop your student off ( or join them!) at the Ross Sports Center at 10:00 AM to a designated CKS representative.
Students will proceed to a spot in the gym in preparation for the Con-celebrated Mass with the Most Reverend Salvatore Matano officiating. There will be age-appropriate activities and guest speakers such as the " Kids on the Block" puppeteers and the powerful speaker Mr. John Halligan of Essex Junction, VT who will speak about Anti-Bullying .
Students and parents are to pack a bag lunch.
The festivities will close at 2:15 PM at which time parents will be asked to depart with their student(s).
It will be a routine PS & PK day at CKS on Monday, May 18 from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM. There will be After School Program available for grades PS & PK only.
Please note that there will be no After School Program for students in K-8 who are attending the convocation.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Ms. Paulette Thibault, Associate Principal and Technology Specialist who has been voted Christ the King School Teacher of the year for 2008-2009 and to Mrs. Aida Cadrecha, the librarian, who has been voted Christ the King School Staff Member of the Year for 2008-2009. It’s the time of year when our entire faculty and staff recognize the faculty member and staff person who have met all three criteria listed below.
BOTTLE DRIVE
Help support our CKS Odyssey of the Mind team that is heading to World Finals in Ames, Iowa. This is an expensive trip for the team so please show your support by bringing your bottles to school from April 15th-May 15th. There will be a labeled bin in the entry of the school. Or you can drop your bottles to the Hannaford's on Dorset street in a designated bin for Odyssey of the Mind and the returns will be donated to the team for the month of April.
SPRING CONCERT
A Spring Instrumental Concert for grades 4-8 will be held at Christ the King School gym on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM. Our students in grade three will open the performance by playing a song on their recorders.
THE POETRY GUY VISITING
Mr. Ted Scheu is an artist in residence and he will be presenting to grades K-8 on Friday, April 17 courtesy of our Enrichment Committee. Workshops will be held throughout the day for students following an assembly from 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM. All are welcome to attend this exciting and entertaining assembly.
SPRING RECESS
Spring recess will begin Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24.
SCHOOL MASS
There will be a school Mass on Wednesday, April 29 at 8:30 AM led by our fourth graders.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
PIZZA AND MOVIE/GAME NIGHT (FLYER) AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
There will be a pizza and movie/game night on Friday, May 1, 2009 for students in grades PS-5. Please drop your children off between 5:30 and 5:45 PM in the Christ the King Lobby. Pick up is at 8:00 PM in Room 208/209. Drop your children off and take some time for yourselves or make it a family night! Preschool though 1st Grade will see Space Buddies and 2nd-5th grade will be having an evening of game playing. FUN FOR ALL! Chaperones are needed. See the flyer for more information and sign-up information.
There will be a 6th grade sponsored dance for our middle school students on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Christ the King School gym. It will have a "Spring Fling" theme and students are encouraged to wear floral/tropical casual clothing (please no spaghetti strap tops or short shorts). There is a $5.00 cover charge and an optional donation of a toiletry item (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes etc) to be donated to COTS. Thank you.
Volunteers needed for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Please contact Stephanie Fournier (Stephanie.Pero@uvm.edu) if you can help.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
The last day of school will be a full day on Friday, June 12, 2009 with regular dismissal at 2:30 PM. (This is barring the use of any snow days before the end of the school year!) The 8th Grade Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM.
CO-CHAIRPERSON NEEDED FOR THE CKS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please contact chairperson Sandie Maynard, smaynard@stage2planning.com if you are interested.
HOEDOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE
We are starting to plan for next year's school wide (boys and girls) Hoe Down. If you are interested in joining the planning committee please contact chairperson Stephanie Fournier (Stephanie.Pero@uvm.edu).
REMINDER
The Tuition Payment Preference Form was due back at the school office by April 1. It is necessary for each family to complete this form regarding payment method as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
LUNCH AND MILK TICKETS
The lunch and milk tickets purchased during the present school year will not be usable next school year, 09-10. Please limit the number of tickets you purchase to the number of school days remaining in the present school year. Thank you.
2009 VERMONT GEOGRAPHIC BEE
Audrey Terrien, an eighth grader, participated in the 2009 Vermont Geographic Bee on Friday, April 3, 2009 at Middlebury College. Great job, Audrey.
CHESS NEWS
The Annual Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships was held at Berlin Elementary School in Berlin, VT on Saturday, April 11. Two Christ the King School students participated, Owen Whitney and Michel Bergeron. Michel won a trophy for placing 5th in the Grade 1 level. Both students deserve congratulations for participating in this state competition. We are very proud of the way they represented our school.
2008 HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLS PROGRAM
A check for $385 was received which represents the funds raised by parents and community members for our school during the 2008 Hannaford Helps Schools Program. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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April 1, 2009
Mission of Christ the King School
The mission of Christ the King School is to provide an excellent education in a Catholic community of love and care; to foster respect for self and others; and to nourish a life-long devotion to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe that the fourth quarter of the 2008-2009 school year started on March 30. The sunshine gives us hope for warmer weather!
CABARET
The fabulous performances at the annual CKS Cabaret this past weekend were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who attended. The extra effort and energy expended over the past month were reflected in this year’s outstanding event. Sincere thanks for everyone's contributions to this memorable school extravaganza. Special acknowledgement is given to the Director, Aida Cadrecha and Co-Director, Trisha Becker and Tracey Whitney, Faculty Representative. Christie Yager and Tricia Becker deserve special recognition for the incredible work done in creating and decorating the stage for Cabaret. Your talent does not go un-noticed. Tammy Avonda’s and Michael Ploof’s technical expertise is invaluable and they deserve special thanks for a job well done. All participants should be recognized for their outstanding jobs in the performance. We are truly blessed and sincerely grateful to the many volunteers involved in this event! In addition, we wish to express our gratitude to the Silent and Live Auction Committee and Chair, Barb Rouleau for her hard work. Mrs. Rouleau would like to send a HUGE “THANK YOU” to everyone who participated in the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction/Cabaret continues to be the largest fundraiser for the school netting over $17,000 again this year. In spite of a poor economy, the committee was able to solicit a great range of donations from local businesses, and the participation from attendees at the show was excellent. A new addition this year was hand made items from our own classes and individual students. The second grade table (purchased for a dollar and donated) had a hand painted sunflower and was signed by all the students-sold for $150!!! Thanks to all for your continued support of this event! Both the Silent and Live Auction were, once again, an enormous success.
Thank you.
PTO NOMINATIONS
Pease submit your PTO NOMINATIONS for President and Treasurer positions by April 15th to Angie Longe ( ajlonge@christthekingburlington.org ). These positions are for a two-year term, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years. Each nominee will be asked to submit a short description of his or her background and interests for the position along with a photo. This information will be used for the election so that the CKS community can learn more about each candidate. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact the current board members http://cksvt.org/PTO/ptowebsite.html
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
Mrs. Rouleau will be offering this course for any 11-15 year old interested in becoming certified to baby-sit. The class is a six-hour program that will be split into 2 three-hour sessions. The class limit is 20. The cost of the program is $45, which includes instruction and materials. If you’d like to register your child for the course, please submit a check for $45 written to Barb Rouleau to Mrs. Longe in the office. Call or register by Friday April 3rd so that Mrs. Rouleau can order supplies.
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Mrs. Farrar and the 5th grade class of CKS, will take place Sunday, April 5 after the 11:000 AM Mass (Palm Sunday). Hopefully, it will be held outside on the upper field. In case of rain, it will be held in the Christ the King School Gym. This fun-filled event is for children in 1st grade and younger. Participants are asked to remember to bring a basket.
RICE BOWLS
Students are encouraged to continue filling their rice bowls with spare change, babysitting money, etc. The boxes should be brought back to school by Wednesday, April 8.
CKS STUDENTS
Listed below are CKS students and musical events in which they will be performing in the near future. Please help to support our musicians by planning to attend.
SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS
Eighth graders, Celena O’Brien and Michael Teixeira, attended the Vermont State Science and Mathematics Fair (VSSMF) in Norwich on Saturday, March 28. Their wind energy project won a formal award from Entergy Vermont Yankee in recognition of their outstanding project relating to energy, including a cash award. Congratulations to both of you on the outstanding work in the field of Science.
DOROTHY CANFIELD FISHER BOOKS
Congratulations to Lucy Terrien who has read all thirty DCF books. Keep up the great work reading, Lucy.
CYO BASKETBALL NEWS
The 2008-2009 CKY CYO Basketball season officially came to a close on Saturday. Congratulations to the Christ the King 6th grade girls basketball team for winning the Vermont State CYO tournament going on to the New England CYO tournament this past weekend in Waterbury, CT. They battled valiantly, but lost to eventual champions St. Thomas Aquinas from Fairfield, CT. Great job, ladies! Our 8th grade boys team lost in the state finals by just three points and our 5thand 6th boys and 7th grade boys made it to the state semi-finals as well. The future is bright for CKS basketball. Great job everyone.
There will be the annual end of the year banquet on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 PM in CKS gym. It will be a potluck dinner (each team has an assignment for what to bring - check with your coaches) to be supplemented by pizza from Mama Mia's. Certificates and plaques will be handed out at this time. NOTE: If you have not turned in your uniform to your coach (cleaned) you may bring it to the banquet. Thank you to everyone for a great season!!
AFRO-CUBAN HAND DRUMMING /PERCUSSION
Lindsey Gordon will be teaching classes on Afro-Cuban Hand Drumming/ Percussion on Tuesdays beginning April 14 from 2:30-3:30 PM in the Music Room. This will be an educational class as well as a lot of fun for the students. The cost is $10.00 per class. Please note that there are only 8 students per class. To sign up email: ajlonge@christthekingburlington.org
MOVIE AND GAME NIGHT
May 1 is our next Movie and Extravaganza Game Night stay tuned for more information in the April 15 newsletter.
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CKS ARTWORKS - Summer Art Camp 2009
Contact: Amanda Palmer apalmer@christthekingburlington.org
(802) 862-6696 ext. 301
136 Locust Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Where: CKS Art Room 301
When: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Culminating student art show 4:00 CKS each Friday
Cost: $200 each week (materials included)
Checks payable to Amanda Palmer
8 students entering grades 1- 8
July 20-24
Drawing
Printing
Painting
Pastels
8 students entering grades 1- 8
July 27-31
Clay
Books
Puppets
Wire art
8 students entering grades 5 - 8
August 3-7
Clay
Plaster
Soapstone
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Be sure to check our lost and found. All articles will be displayed on a table in the lobby each Friday. In addition, before shopping for new uniforms, be sure to check out the used uniforms we have available. There is no charge for these uniforms. Inquire at the school office if you are interested. Also, if you have outgrown uniforms in good condition, please remember to donate them to our used uniform program.
SHAW’S RECEIPT REWARDS
Receipt Rewards has a new name. It’s called Neighborhood Rewards. There’s no more saving register receipts! Go to www.shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards to register with your Shaw’s Rewards Card. Use it when purchasing groceries. To have your purchases benefit our school enter our Neighborhood Rewards ID # 49001018376.
Thank you for your support.
EXCITING NEWS
The band has been invited to play the National Anthem at the Lake Monsters Game on Sunday July 26. In addition to the band being represented, our chorus will be singing "God Bless America” at 7th inning stretch. This happens to be a game where after the game all fans are invited onto the field to play catch!!! The Lake Monsters Game on this day will be against the Lowell Spinners, please note that this is the Red Sox affiliate team.
PLAN AHEAD – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
A Spring Instrumental Concert for grades 4-8 will be held at Christ the King School gym on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 PM.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
The last day of school will be a full day on Friday, June 12, 2009 with dismissal at 2:30 PM. (This is barring the use of any snow days before the end of the school year!) The 8th Grade Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 12 at 6:00 PM.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Easter on April 12 renewed in faith through Jesus Christ.
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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Mission of Christ the King School
The mission of Christ the King School is to provide an excellent education in
a Catholic community of love and care; to foster respect for self and others;
and to nourish a life-long devotion to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Dear Parents,
March roared in like a lion and hopefully will leave us gently as a lamb! There is hope of spring’s arrival just around the corner. (March 20)
This month’s points of interest are:
Congratulations to the CKS Odyssey of the Mind teams! They all performed superbly at last Saturday's Vermont State Tournament on Saturday March 7th at CVU High School.
Division II team performed Problem # 3, “Lost Labors of Hercules”
Coach: Giovanna Yaranga
Andrea Noonan, John McBride, Lindsay Swanson, Veronica Sioss and Madison Noonan
This team did an outstanding job with their skit. Their costumes were great.
Division I team Problem #5, “Superstition”
Coaches: Ann-Marie Bergeron and John Fournier
Eric Benner, Michel Bergeron, David Fournier, Katelyn Marcoux, Sadie Vincent, Hana Couture and Grace Norman
This team received the Omer Award, a highly esteemed award. The judges submit the nominations for this award. The Omer Award is given to only 4 teams out of a total of 110 and is based on sportsmanship, talent, behavior and teamwork. Our CKS team also won 2nd place and is now headed to Iowa to compete in The World Odyssey of the Mind competition.
Congratulations to all of the coaches and students who participated in this event. Their dedication and hard work brought successful results. We are very proud of you.
In celebration, students may wear green tops with uniform pants. Shamrock pins, ties, headbands, socks and stickers are encouraged! Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!
The Christ the King Cabaret takes place the evenings of Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. On Friday night the odd numbered grades PK, 1, 3, 5, 7 will perform and on Saturday night the even numbered grades PS, K, 2, 4, 6. Our eighth grade class will appear on stage both evenings. This incredible event has been a school-wide tradition for the past fifteen years. It has proven to be a spirit-building event for the entire community. Tickets are available at the door if you have not already purchased yours through advance purchase. Please join us for an evening of fun.
The Silent Auction is planned for March 20 and 21 coinciding with Cabaret. The Silent Auction Committee has been diligently soliciting great donations for auction items. Please plan to come early (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM only) and browse through (and of course bid on) the donations! Note that the Silent Auction will not run after the show begins. If you have any donations (new items please), gift certificates or services you’d like to package and sell at the event, please get them to Mrs. Rouleau by Monday March 16th! Volunteers are needed to help set up and work the auction on both nights. Please contact Barb Rouleau if you are available and interested in helping!!
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Mrs. Farrar and the 5th grade class of CKS, will take place Sunday, April 5 after the 11:00 AM Mass (Palm Sunday). Hopefully, it will be held outside on the upper field. In case of rain, it will be held in the Christ the King School Gym. This fun-filled event is for children in 1st grade and younger. Participants are asked to remember to bring a basket.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE MONDAY, APRIL 6 AND MONDAY, APRIL 13 FROM 2:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Mrs. Rouleau will be offering this course for any 11-15 year old interested in becoming certified to babysit. The class is a 6-hour program that will be split into 2 three-hour sessions. The class limit is 20. The cost of the program is $45 which includes instruction and materials. If you’d like to register your child for the course, please give a check for $45 written to Barb Rouleau to Mrs. Longe in the office. This course will take place in our library.
GETTING REAL WITH YOUR TEEN
Stephen Wallace, renown national speaker and author of the best-selling book "Reality Gap: Alcohol, Drugs and Sex--What Parents Don't Know," will be coming to CVU High School on Tuesday, March 17th!
Chittenden County students in grades 6-12 and their parents will come together for an evening with guest speaker Stephen Wallace, Chairman and CEO of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). Stephen will be presenting SADDs Family Focus program. By mixing stories and humor with audience participation and SADDs groundbreaking research, he sheds new light on the most difficult issues facing teens today: underage drinking, substance abuse, risky and impaired driving, and teen violence and suicide.
SADDs Family Focus program helps bridge the communication gap between parents and teens by bringing them together for a candid, constructive forum. This one-hour dynamic, motivational presentation helps teens become more open and honest about the pressures and challenges they face. and helps adults become better parents.
SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 17TH 2009; PLACE: CVU AUDITORIUM; TIME: Presentation at 7:00 PM
REMINDER
The Tuition Payment Preference Form is due back at the school office by April 1. This green form was mailed to all returning families. It is necessary to complete this form regarding payment of next year's tuition. Thank you for your cooperation.
RICE BOWLS
Students are encouraged to continue filling their rice bowls with spare change, babysitting money, etc. The boxes should be brought back to school by Wednesday, April 8. Thank you for your support.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Mark your calendars that students in Grade Two and Christ the King Parish’s Second Grade CCD students will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM. Friday, May 1 there will be a NOON DISMISSAL for students in grade two only. This is in recognition of their upcoming First Communion. It is also granted in part because of the two required after-school practices that will occur the week before First Communion with the CCD class.
HOMEWORK CLUB
The Middle School Homework Club continues to be held Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM. This time allows any middle school student to meet with his/her teacher for academic instruction in areas where help may be needed. Please make sure that your children take advantage of this special instruction if the need should arise.
ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW IS CKS’ SUMMER READING BOOST CAMP!
Whether your child is in need of reading assistance or is a skilled reader looking for enrichment and advancement, the summer is the perfect time to get them ahead of the curve and ready for the next grade. Michal G. Ricca, M.Ed., Reading Instruction Specialist, will be taking a select few students over the summer. Every student Mrs. Ricca has worked with has gained at least two grade levels in their reading ability and has learned to experience the joy of reading. All differentiated lessons are taught in one-on-one sessions, and students work at their own pace.
A parent writes, “ I would highly recommend Mrs. Ricca’s reading program to any parent who has even a minor concern about their child’s reading ability. It has single handedly been the best investment we have made in Alexandra’s future.” Site and schedule can be flexible to meet your family’s needs, and low monthly payments will be accepted. For questions or to place your name on the waiting list please email nowicanread@gmail.com or call the confidential voicemail at 825-5087. The link to the Summer Reading Boost Camp is Summer Reading Boost Camp.
THE FRESH AIR FUND
The following link http://www.freshair.org brings you to an informational brochure advertising the Fresh Air Fund. This is a non-profit organization which has been providing New York City children with a two-week vacation away from the city since 1877. Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause.
Christ the King students have artwork displayed at the University Mall in South Burlington until March 20th. Go out to enjoy the vibrant artwork of our CKS students.
With Jesus as our model, may we all continue to fulfill our Lenten promises of prayer, fasting, almsgiving and abstinence during these forty days.
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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March 4th Newsletter
Dear Parents,
MONSIGNOR ROLAND RIVARD
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Fr. Rivard has received the title of “Monsignor”. This is a title of distinction given by the Pope to certain priests in the Roman Catholic Church as part of a papal honor recognizing the priest’s service to the Church. The diocesan bishop nominates candidates for the honor. Congratulations to Msgr. Rivard on a title well earned.
LENT
The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25. Since Ash Wednesday falls during school vacation, our Pre-lenten Mass, led by the students in grade six, will take place on Friday, February 20th at 8:30 AM. All students will attend and parents are welcome to join us. This is an excellent time to assess our commitment as individuals and as members of a school community to almsgiving, abstinence and prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Rice Bowls will be distributed before school is dismissed for Winter Recess. In preparation for Easter, the students will be collecting money in these rice bowls at home, attending morning Mass as schedules permit, and fulfilling classroom Lenten observances. (Please note that all money collected by our students will be forwarded to Operation Rice Bowl. This is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official overseas relief and development agency of the U. S. Catholic community. 75% of the proceeds from Operation Rice Bowl fund programs, which positively affects tens of thousands of lives around the world. Please note that 25% of contributions support hunger and poverty alleviation programs in our diocese). The filled boxes should be brought back to school by Holy Thursday, April 9th.
SUMMER CLOTHING DONATIONS FOR CONGO
Father Daniel Lokango is returning to speak to our students about the Congo on Wednesday, February 18th. Last year, he mentioned how he collects items for his return trip. They need summer clothing of all sizes, especially children’s clothing. There will be a bin in the school lobby for any donations you can contribute for this worthwhile cause. Thank you for your help.
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who received awards from Marriage, Family & Respect Life Ministries of Vermont Catholic Charities for their essays on “What is a Christian Marriage?” Kristen Schumacher won a Regional Prize and Lucy Terrien won an Honorable Mention.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Thank you to all who contributed to such a memorable weeklong celebration of Christ the King School during National Catholic Schools Week. We are proud to announce that our school-wide Community Outreach Pennies for Peace that benefited the Bwindi Community Hospital through our local organization TOUCH Uganda, Inc. (Sheila Morrissey, co-founder – mother of Michael Morrissey, Gr. 7) raised $372.35. Thank you to everyone who participated. We continue to collect funds for this worthy cause. The donation jar is located in the lobby.
CKS VOLUNTEERS
The PTO board would like to thank everyone for coming to our school-wide PTO meeting and also for the thoughtful discussions we had that night. You can find the final minutes for that meeting at the following link: February 4th Meeting Minutes. We would also like to thank Lexi Avonda, Maddie Limanek, Lucy Terrien, Sophia and Willow Yager who were a tremendous help that night by providing childcare so parents could attend.
PRINCIPAL SEARCH UPDATE
The CKS Principal Search Committee members are: Father Daniel Rupp- Pastor and Chair; Sister Marie Kelly- Catholic Schools Superintendent; MaryBeth Davidson- Principal; Ray Rouleau-School Board Chair, Parishioner & Parent; Ed Precourt- School Board Vice Chair and Finance Chair, Parent Alum and Parishioner; Tracey Whitney- Teacher, Parent and Parishioner; and Susan Culupa-Teacher, Parent and Parishioner. The goal is to have a candidate selected by early April. We’ll keep you posted!
“WHY SHOULD WE CARE?” Our theme for the 2009 CKS Science Fair, Thursday Evening, Feb. 19 (the Thursday before winter break) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
This year’s science fair promises to be very different from what has come to be the norm for middle-school science fairs. There are no “coca cola/chicken egg” projects! This year we have challenged the kids with the question “WHY SHOULD WE CARE?” when they were choosing their subject matter. Their responses to that challenge have been nothing short of amazing. We have everything from projects that will improve your skin health,… to projects that test the “5 second rule” and the “backwash effect”,… to projects that will surprise you about climate change and conservation. The kids have also gone the extra mile to present their projects more carefully and professionally than we have ever seen. They are easy on the eye and models of scientific method. The top projects will represent CKS at the State Science Fair, March 28th.
You may know that the CKS student who went to the State Science Fair last year won in his category. He won $600, and was promised a summer job by a wind energy tech firm! Prize money from different organizations like the Society of Women Engineers and others totals more than $9000.
*An interest in science and technology can become a life’s passion. It all starts at this age… The kids need our encouragement. Did you know that jobs in Science and Mathematics are growing at 4 times the rate of all other categories? Did you know that 30% of the jobs 10 years from now will be in fields that haven’t even been invented yet?
Steering our children towards fields in Science, Math and Technology may be the key to their secure and satisfying futures.
Make time to be there if you can this year! And leave yourself plenty of time to visit with each presenter. You’ll need it to take advantage of all the new insights. This year, the science fair is sure to change your routines and your perspective!
by: Dr. Lynda M. Ulrich, Parent Science Fair Coordinator and assistant to Mrs.Srivastava
A footnote: This year’s science fair will feature grades 6 through 8, but next year 5th graders will be included. If you have a fourth or fifth grader, it would be great to see you there with them, as they will be in the thick of things next year! It would be great exposure.
SIGN LANGUAGE
Please go to the following link for the flier on the second session of Sign Language:
CELEBRATING READING AND DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY
The week of March 2 Christ the King School will be celebrating the zany and creative books that is Dr. Seuss’ legacy to literacy. Each year Dr. Seuss’ contribution to reading is celebrated around his birthday, March 2. “Part of Dr. Seuss’ charm is his ability to make the ordinary into the extraordinary.” He wrote 49 books, which have been translated into 15 different languages and sold 200 million copies. His books are still enjoyed today by both children and adults. Dr. Seuss’ books will be read in the classrooms the week of March 2. Middle School students will read to younger students and other class activities will be available.
WINTER RECESS
Remember, all CKS students and personnel will be enjoying school vacation from February 23 through February 27. School resumes on Monday, March 2. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL CABARET 2009 – March 20 & 21
All of our students will begin practicing for this year’s Cabaret this week. Reminder that each homeroom participates by either singing and/or dancing on Friday night (odd numbered grades PK, 1, 3, 5, 7) or Saturday night (even numbered grades PS, K, 2, 4, 6). Our eighth graders will perform on both nights. This fun-filled event has been a school wide tradition for the past fifteen years and has proven to be a spirit-building event for the entire community. This year’s theme is “Around the World with Christ the King School.” Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the performance will start at 7:00 PM. A letter with information regarding ticket sales will be posted on www.cksvt.org Ticket prices are as follows: adults - $5.00; seniors - $3.00; children (5 & over not performing) - $3.00. The permission form for individual acts is available in the classroom, library or office. The cut-off date for submitting individual acts is March 1. Please see the Cabaret Handbook posted on our website for important information regarding Cabaret and individual acts.
SILENT AUCTION
Solicitation for donations for the 2009 Cabaret and Silent Auction is well under way! We are receiving great donations daily!! After hearing parent concerns about the classroom baskets at the last PTO meeting, we decided to remove this burden from the parents at this time and will evaluate adding a basket raffle to a different event during the year! Instead of classroom baskets, we are changing the classroom donation to an art project that can be displayed and auctioned off at the event! This will be a fun way for the children to be involved in the fundraiser!! Most of these projects will be created during class time. If teachers need assistance with materials or time, they will send a call for help through the classroom parents! As we move closer to the event, we are actively soliciting donations of products, services and gift certificates!! If you have an idea for a donation or would like to help solicit for donations, please call or email Barb Rouleau (brouleau@christthekingburlington.org or 802 -363-1706).
Shaws is now beginning to handle non profit donations by use of your Shaws card. We still receive 1% back in cash, but no more saving receipts.
DRESS CODE ADDITION
Some of our parents have expressed an interest in “one stop shopping” for school uniforms. Arrangements have been made with Lands’ End to offer their short-sleeve and long-sleeve mesh polos with our school logo in addition to the school uniform pants, skirts and skorts. These polo shirts will be available in regular fit or feminine fit with the price range being from $21 - $30. Please note that school uniform shirts will continue to be available from A-Z Embroidery if you wish to order from them. To order from Lands’ End:
May God bless and keep you in His gentle care now and always.
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
February 1, 2009
Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe we're at the end of the second quarter already! The scheduled vacation at the end of the month will be a welcome respite for hard-working students and supportive parents, alike.
Second Honors: Sullivan Baker, Eric Benz, Morgan Heller, Katherine Morris, Matthew O’Donnell, Dylan Pratico, Jacob Schumacher, Julia Sioss
Student of Honor: Grace Vincent
First Honors: Elizabeth Khosravi, Quinn DiFalco, Sophia Cirignano
Second Honors: Ryan Barrett, Molly Bushnell, Angela Cefarello, Gregory Desautels, McKenna Devoid, Olivia Fewell, Lauren Liscinsky, Madison Noonan, Hayley Pijanowski, Clayton Scott, Lousia Ulrich Verderber
Student of Honor: Gregory Desautels
First Honors: Christine Akiki, Alexis Avonda, George Dowhan, Madeline Limanek, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Kristin Schumacher, Veronica Sioss, Carolyn Snell, Lucy Terrien, Jillian Varin
Second Honors: Makena Couture, Addison Culupa, Carrie LeBeau, Genevieve O’Brien, Christian Rouleau
Student of Honor: Christine Akiki
First Honors: Camille Fontaine-Morin, Sean Healey, Matthew Racheck
Second Honors: Courtney Barrett, Peyton Baker, Gemma Cirignano, Bailey Devoid, Michael Morrisssey, Brandon Salimi, Chad Senzel, Lindsey Swanson, Connor Trieb, Ellen Zuk
Student of Honor: Sean Healey
First Honors: Christopher Barrett, Liam Clancy, Zachary Zuk
Second Honors: Emily Boucher, Jennifer Bunch, William Conroy, Haley Fisher, Celena O’Brien, Michael Tiexiera, Pag Viwattanamas, Sophia Yager
Student of Honor: Pag Viwattanamas
Please do not allow children to exit from a car into on-coming traffic on Locust Street, especially during winter weather when the hill can be very slippery for both cars and children. To ensure the safety of children and in compliance with our approved traffic plan, the Employee Parking Lot is not for student drop off or pick up. Only a parent with a handicapped license plate who is dropping off a student in Preschool or Pre-kindergarten is allowed to briefly park in this lot in the morning. Students in grades K-8 are to be dropped off in the lower (west) parking lot. This is the designated parent parking lot for drop off and pick up of students. If you are entering the building with your child, please park in the lower lot (west) and proceed to the main entrance of the school. In the afternoon at dismissal, only parents with a handicapped license plate with a student in Preschool/Pre-kindergarten is authorized to park in the Employee Parking Lot. Students in the upper grades may walk to their parent’s car in the lower (west) lot. Thank you for complying with this school safety traffic regulation.
There will be a School-Wide biannual PTO meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 4 at 6:30PM in room 209. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Childcare will be provided for those who are interested in room 208.
Pizza/Movie Night will be held on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 5:30-8PM. Preschool through First Graders will view Horton Hears a Who and second graders through fifth graders will view Wall-E. Please see the flier for more information. Note that the movies will be shown in rooms 208 and 209.
Mark your calendars for winter recess, February 23 through February 27 with school resuming on Monday, March 2.
May God bless and keep you in His gentle care now and always.
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson
Principal
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January 15, 2009 - Newsletter
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! I hope that the year ahead is a holy, happy and healthy one for you and those you love. The month of January promises to be a busy and productive one for all of the grades.
Here are a few notes of interest:
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Our second graders received the blessed sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday, January 12 in preparation for their First Holy Communion in May. Please remember them in your prayers as they prepare their hearts for Jesus.
NO SCHOOL
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2009, in observance of the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Also, mark your calendars for winter recess, February 23 through February 27 with school resuming on Monday, March 2.
FIRST NIGHT PARADE AND VKAT
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Barbara Rouleau, the five families and VKAT representatives who braved the cold on New Year’s Eve for the First Night Burlington parade. It was a celebration of the quadracentennial of Lake Champlain. Christ the King was well represented with our banner carried proud and high, canoes being “paddling” by the children down Church Street, and a few fish jumping through the crowd!! The students handed out VKAT bracelets, tattoos and $8.00 bills.
SIXTH GRADERS CELEBRATE
Thank you to Mrs. Heller, our sixth grade parents and students who celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgies for the sick and shut-ins on Monday, January 12, 2009 filmed at the Bishop Brady Center (Diocesan Office).
GEOBEE
On Tuesday, January 13, seven Christ the King students competed for the chance to represent our school at the state GeoBee championship in the spring. After one hour of some very difficult questions, we had three contestants in the final round: Sean Healey, Conor Bauman and Audrey Terrien. Congratulations to Sean who placed third, Conor in second and to Audrey, the champion. It was a great competition and we look forward to cheering Audrey on in Middlebury this spring.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
A pre-registration form for next year was mailed to each family. One form is to be completed per family and returned with the $100 registration fee (per child). The registration fee is a yearly fee paid for both returning and new students. The due date for this form and fee is February 13, in order for us to begin planning for next year. It is especially important to return this form as soon as possible especially if you have a new sibling hoping to attend Christ the King School during the 2009-2010 school year. Priority is given to “registered” families, first. After February 13 placement is open to all and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
A 2009-2010 Financial Aid form was included with the Pre-registration form. If you wish to apply for financial aid, a completed application along with a copy of your 2008 tax return is due in the school office by February 13. Please send in a sealed envelope marked “Financial Aid.”
END OF SECOND QUARTER
The second quarter of this school year ends on Friday, January 16.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic schools and their contribution to their communities and the nation, is set for January 25 through January 31, 2009. As students begin the new semester in Catholic schools around the country, they are being invited to “Celebrate Service” by volunteering in the community or parish. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2009 is “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service.” Millions of students are expected to participate in observance of this annual event, begun in 1974. A detailed schedule of events follows this letter.
OPEN HOUSE
January begins our enrollment drive for the 2009-2010 school year. An Open House is scheduled for January 28th from 8-11 AM. Please tell your friends and neighbors about this wonderful opportunity to see our school.
CABARET NEWS
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL CABARET 2009 – March 20 & 21
Very soon our students will begin practicing for Cabaret. During Cabaret, each homeroom participates by either singing and/or dancing on Friday night (odd numbered grades PK, 1, 3, 5, 7) or Saturday night (even numbered grades PS, K, 2, 4, 6). Our eighth graders will perform on both nights. This wonderful event has been a school wide tradition for the past fifteen years and has proven to be a spirit-building event for the entire community. This year’s theme is “Around the World with Christ the King School.” We need talented and energetic volunteers to help some of our teachers with choreographing class acts, costuming and set designs. If you can help, please contact Mrs. C at 862-6696, ext 207 or e-mail acadrecha@christthekingburlington.org
HOOPS FOR LITERACY
We are currently engaged in a literacy program in conjunction with the UVM men’s basketball team. Each student at the school is setting a literacy goal to accomplish by April. As students reach their goals, they will put their name and their goal on a construction paper basketball, which will be hung in the school gym. In April, the students who have met their goal will be invited to a shoot around with the UVM men’s team.
TARDINESS
There has been an increase in the number of tardy students arriving after the 8:00 AM bell. This not only creates work for the office staff, but also the child/ren’s teacher. Generally, these students miss the lunch count and any morning directions communicated by the teacher. It is also a disruption to classes when students arrive late. Please arrive prior to the 8:AM bell. Thank you for understanding.
DREIDEL TOURNAMENT
The Middle School participated in the third annual CKS Dreidel Tournament the week before break. There was some spectacular spinning going on in Mr. Friedman's room and the best part is that the students could eat their winnings. After the last dreidel dropped, the class winners were Genevieve O'Brien for the 6th grade, Connor Trieb 7th grade and Jamie Bunch 8th grade. On Friday at lunch, the 3 champions spun it out in front of an enthusiastic middle school crowd. In the end, Genevieve came in 3rd, Jamie second and Connor won with a world record (at least a CKS record) 10 gimmel spins in a row! (Winner take all.) Prizes were awarded and there was much "nachas" (joy) in the cafeteria after all the spinning was spun.
Jesus called the children to Himself and said, “Let the children come to Me and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16
Sincerely,
MaryBeth Davidson, Principal
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE
January 25-30, 2009
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL – BURLINGTON, VT
11:00 Mass at Christ the King (Grade 8)
Receptions to follow Mass (by Parishioners)
Symbol of Faith Day
9AM Mass with Bishop Matano (Grade 5)
Religion Fair in gym following Mass
St. Mary’s students (Grade 5 & 6) visiting AM
No homework day
Principal Raffle
Hat Day
9AM Tae Kwan Do with Lenny Yordan
1PM School-wide Scavenger Hunt (Grade K-8)
Principal Raffle
Jeans Day
8:30-11AM Open House
9AM VKAT
Followed by School-wide Community Outreach Pennies for Progress which will benefit Bwindi Community Hospital through our local organization TOUCH Uganda, Inc. (Sheila Morrissey, co-founder – mother of Michael Morrissey, Gr. 7) and “Penny Procession” For more information go to www.touchuganda.org
Principal Raffle
Backwards Day
9:30AM “Thy Word” song and activity with Sheree Mossey followed by school-wide Bingo
Principal Raffle
Theme Day
8th Grade goes to Rice
9AM Stomp followed by Theme Day Parade
1PM Friday Fun Activities in the gym (Grade K – 8) (with church buddies)
Principal Raffle
