01.05.09
Posted in Bear Tracks at 9:42 am by kellyford
The first school day of 2009 was a great day to see familiar faces and get back into the routine of school. All nine classrooms were busy with activity, and we welcomed two new students - Bryston Baxter in fourth grade and Savannah Campbell in seventh grade.
Next Friday is our Pint Sized Heroes blood drive with American Red Cross. We strongly encourage you to give blood during this event. We’ve already received several confirmations of blood donors, but there is plenty of room for more volunteers. This is a good, practical way to put faith into action and affirm the value of life. More information on this event will be coming home soon.
Our intramural coed basketball starts today. Because I did not get the reminder out on the snow day, I’m sure many basketball players were not aware of this. Basketball will be every Monday and Friday.
The Drama Club holiday presentation has been rescheduled for this Friday at 2:45. Unfortunately, the snow day delayed this event, but the students are well prepared and will put on an enjoyable show.
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12.17.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 6:18 pm by kellyford
In a recent edition of the Catholic Weekly, several letters from Saint Basil students were published saying what they were thankful for. Samantha Simon, Katie Kimbler, Greg Rogers, Meaghan Dalecki, Paige Lancaster, and Emily Simon each wrote poetry or paragraphs where they shared their thoughts on God, family, and the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Tomorrow will be a very busy day. The afternoon will feature the class Christmas parties. Consumers Credit Union will be here to take deposits for student accounts.
If you’re looking for an easy way to help our school, please check out GreatSchools.net. Do a search for Saint Basil Catholic School in Michigan, and we will pop up. There is a place for parent reviews. Your honest opinions would be greatly appreciated as we reach out to the community. We’ll be adding more information to their database in the coming weeks.
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12.16.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 7:05 pm by kellyford
Beginning Monday, January 12, 2009, all parents of Saint Basil students are invited to attend the “Parents in Prayer” sessions. Parents will be meeting every Monday morning with the express purpose of praying for our most special gifts - our children, their teachers, and the success of Saint Basil Catholic School. Parents in Prayer will begin promptly at 8:35 in the youth group area in the new church building. Babysitting will be provided for preschoolers. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Marcoux at 639-9086.
The upstairs bulletin board is now the home of artwork and cinquains written by the middle school students. Be sure to check out the wonderful work on display!
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12.11.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 8:59 pm by kellyford
Tomorrow is a Mass Day. We had Mass on Monday as it was a Holy Day. Some students thought that meant there would be no Mass on Friday. That is incorrect. Every student needs to be in a Mass Day uniform.
Ski passes are expected by Friday or Saturday. If you want yours for this weekend, please contact Kris Rieck at 637-5883. Otherwise, they will be sent to school next week.
The classes are eagerly anticipating next Thursday’s Christmas parties, the Drama Club Christmas play on Friday afternoon, and the Christmas Sing-along on Friday afternoon.
Those who qualified for the Midwest Academic Talent Search should make sure they are registered, as deadlines are approaching. If your student qualified, you received a packet of information in October. For more information, visit www.ctd.northwestern.edu.
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12.09.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 7:37 pm by kellyford
Yesterday all the students went to Mass to celebrate the Holy Day. In relating the story of the Immaculate Conception, Father Bob made a point to emphasize to the students that Mary was not rich or famous but was an ordinary person called upon to do extraordinary things.
Remember, you can bring in your Village Market receipts, and the school will get a donation. You can also bring in your Coke Rewards bottle caps and box codes. We can type them in for you to raise funds for the school.
Lainee Boss from Kiwanis came in today to introduce students in K through 3 to the Terrific Kids program. Each class will be doing small projects in the months of January to April to earn their Terrific Kids awards. Lainee has been the Kiwanis rep at our school for many years, and the students are always excited to see her each month.
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12.05.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 6:36 pm by kellyford
There is a very important and exciting project going on. We are attempting to build as completely as possible a database of Saint Basil alumni. The first stage in this process is a group typing session in the Upper Room on Wednesday after school. Readers and typists are needed to enter data into Excel spreadsheets. Building an alumni database is a key part in our development strategy. Alumni appreciate what their Saint Basil experience did for them, and we have successful alumni all around the country with stories to share.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Heather Valenziano at hvalenziano@verizon.net.
Don’t forget that Monday is a Mass Day.
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12.03.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 6:09 pm by kellyford
Photo retakes will be Tuesday, December 9. If you want a retake, the cost is $6. If you have the proofs, please bring them in to show the photographer what was wrong. If your child was absent on photo day, there is no charge.
A group of parents are going to be getting together as a prayer group to support the school. The group will be meeting weekly in the mornings. More details will be coming soon, as the prayer group hopes to begin in January.
Saint Basil is now part of the My Coke Rewards program. The codes from participating Coca-Cola company products (Dasani, Minute Maid, Coke, Sprite, etc.) can be entered at www.MyCokeRewards.com. Points can then be used by our school to purchase classroom and playground supplies. Just visit the website, register, and designate Saint Basil as your school of choice.
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12.02.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 7:02 pm by kellyford
The holidays are upon us, and life is quite busy at Saint Basil.
The December calendar left out Mass on Monday, December 8. This is the Holy Day of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be at 9:00 a.m.
Below is a link for the Ski Club sign up form, or you can pick up a copy from the office. This is a great deal which pays for itself in just a couple of visits to Timber Ridge.
The Women’s Service Guild Christmas Cookie Tray Sale is coming up very soon. I have added information at the end of Bear Tracks so you can place your order or help bake cookies.
Tonight’s scheduled School Board meeting has been cancelled due to schedule conflicts. The Board will meet again January 13. This week, we welcome Nikolaus Jerch, 6th grader, and Ayden Hathcock, pre-K, to our school. They bring our current enrollment up to 98 students.
Christmas Cookie Tray Sale
Mark your Calendars. The 10th annual St. Basil Women’s Service Guild Christmas Cookie Tray Sale will take place the weekend of December 20th. All of the cookies on these trays are homemade – the cookies will taste delicious and the trays are beautiful! Each tray costs $15 and holds about three dozen cookies.
You can pre-order your trays up until Thursday, December 18th, or until the designated number of pre-orders are filled. Order by calling Chris Flood at 639-2408. Trays can be picked up after mass on 12/20 or 12/21.
HELP! We need bakers for the cookie sale! If you can bake please call Chris and let her know. Bakers can drop 4-6 dozen cookies/fudge etc off at St. Basil School on Friday December 19th from 9 until 3 pm. Questions – call Chris at 639-2408 or 767-2399. Happy Holidays!
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11.25.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 3:28 pm by kellyford
There are a few announcements in this short week:
~ There will be no Drama Club on Tuesday. Drama Club will resume next Tuesday.
~ School pictures have arrived for those of you who ordered them.
~ Congratuations to Lake Michigan Catholic High School, which made the National Catholic High School Honor Roll’s list of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the country. Several Saint Basil grads and Mrs. Peterson’s son attend LMC.
~ Students were presented today with information on the Pint Size Hero program from the American Red Cross. Saint Basil will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, January 16. Students will help with writing thank you cards and recruiting adults to participate. Along the way, they will learn the science of the circulatory system and important lessons in volunteering and helping to save lives. Look for printed information to come home next Monday.
~ Ski Club sign-ups are available at the office. If you participated in the past, you should have received a form with your name on it today. The discount is about 50%, and the ski club day of the week is Tuesday. For more information, contact Kris Rieck at Kris.Rieck@nobleintl.com.
~ Also, Consumers Credit Union is coming by tomorrow for deposits. This sneaked up on us as after Thanksgiving, there are no more school days in the month. So, if your child has a deposit to make, please have them bring it in tomorrow.
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11.18.08
Posted in Bear Tracks at 11:15 am by kellyford
The Booster meeting scheduled for Monday evening was cancelled due to the Lake Effect Snow Advisory. We will keep you informed on an alternate date so the Booster Club projects can proceed.
The 1st and 2nd grade are sponsoring a “Stuff the Turkey” project. Non-perishible food items may be donated and placed in the turkey outside the office. All donations go to We Care.
Thank you to all who have responded to the school’s Wish List. Many items have been donated, and teachers and students greatly appreciate the impact these items have on their class activities.
We have a record number of students signed up for floor hockey - 34! Basketball started today, with Mrs. Peterson, Miss Lynch, and Mr. Ford leading the first day of the girls’ program.
Please remember to check channels 3 and 8 and WCSY radio for any school closing information due to snow. Also, make sure your students are well prepared for outside recess in the snow. Those who love to make snow angels can get awfully chilly if they aren’t dressed in layers!
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