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Principal’s News
January 24, 2020
REPORT CARDS Second quarter report cards went home today with students. Please be on lookout for them.
2020-21 REGISTRATION/INTENT FORMS
The registration/Intent forms for the 2020-21 school year are going home today. Kindly fill out the forms and return to the office ASAP. This helps us plan for the upcoming year. It also gives you the
opportunity to secure your spot early for the 2020-21 school year. (Extra copy attached)
FACTS The FACTS registration is open for the 2020-2021 school year. You can go on to FACTS and apply now,
using the 2018 W2 figures until you receive the 2019 W2 figures. FACTS will charge a $35 application
fee. However, if you apply by March 15th, 2020, we will return the $35 fee to you in the form of a
tuition credit on your 2020-2021 statement. We encourage all families to complete the registration
forms and the online FACTS financial aid application by March 15th, because awards are distributed on
a first-come, first serve basis. We try to keep the proportion of aide to each family at the same level
every year. We are unable to estimate tuition amounts without a completed FACTS form. However,
once the financial aid is processed, we can/will work with you to ensure that you receive funding from
every source in which you qualify. Our goal is not to create a financial hardship for anyone, so there
are plenty of payment options available, such as monthly, semi-monthly, weekly, every other week,
etc. to accommodate various pay schedules.
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Planning Committee met on Tuesday, January 21 to discuss future ways to promote and advertise
our school. THANK YOU to everyone who joined us. We discussed and shared all that has been
accomplished from the first meeting and talked about the next steps we should be taking increase
enrollment. Please see attachment for more information regarding the Planning Committee meeting.
Soccer
Registration is now open for the 2020 spring soccer season. Soccer is open for students grades 3-7.
The needed forms are attached. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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January 24, 2020
Support SSRCS and Earn a 90% State Credit Tax Credit
Qualified contributors to the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program earn
a 90% state tax credit while directing their contribution to St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
Scholarship Fund.
Originally limited to businesses, the program expanded in 2014 to allow qualified individuals to also
take part in the program. Every year, scores of business and individuals enjoy EITC tax benefits while
helping students who would not otherwise be able to afford a Catholic education.
FEBRUARY CONFERENCES: February 25, 2020 (Change of date – Originally Feb. 18 – Now Feb. 25)
Parent teacher conferences will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Conference time sign-ups will be
sent out later. We will, again, be using Sign-Up Genius for you to schedule your conference. There is
no school that day, but students are welcome and encouraged to attend conferences with their
parents.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Congratulations to the following 2nd graders who received their First reconciliation at St Sebastian
Parish on January 9, 2020: Jacob Coffee, Duncan Meyer and Aiden Novack. God Bless!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Catholic Schools Week: January 26-February 1, 2020. Please see attached tentative schedule of events. JUST ADDED – PENNY WAR – Please see the attached flyer.
Please note: - Monday – School Spirit Wear - Tuesday – Regular Uniform - Wednesday – Camo/Military Dress Down – With Donated Item
o Please bring in items for our students to package and send overseas to our military men and women.
▪ Items:
• Candy – hard, chocolate or anything individually wrapped
• Beef Jerky
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• Trail Mix
• Fruit Snacks
• Nuts
• Gold Fish - Thursday – Regular Uniform - Friday – PJs
o Can bring a blanket or beach towel to use during the movie
OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW FAMILIES Sunday, February 9, 2020, from 12:30-2:30, we will be sponsoring an Open House for new families.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested in our school.
VOLLEYBALL JERSEYS
We are looking for sponsors for volleyball jerseys. Sponsors will be recognized at all home games at the admission table. Please contact Mrs. Stockey at [email protected] if you are
interested in sponsoring.
VACUUM CLEANERS The school was blessed to find 2 sweepers at the annual church Junque Sale three years ago.
Unfortunately, neither one is in usable condition any longer. If anyone has an old/extra vacuum cleaner that they are willing to donate, please contact Erika at [email protected]
MARDI GRAS DIOCESAN MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE All students grade 6-8 are welcome to attend a dance at Queen of Angels from 6:30pm-
9:00pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Admission is $5 – See attached flyer.
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING & REGISTRATIONS Kindergarten Screening and Registration will be held Friday, March 20, 2020
for incoming Kindergarten students. More information to follow.
UNIFORM POLICY REMINDER
With the start of the new year, ALL students (with the exception of the Pre-K 3 class) should be wearing the mandatory, red banded bottom polo with the embroidered SSRCS emblem. The polo is sold exclusively at Schoolbelles. The following link will direct you to the uniform policy on the SSRCS website www.sssbv.org => Family Resources => School Policies and Forms => Dress Code for 2019-20
https://www.sssbv.org/familyresources/PublishingImages/Pages/default/Dress%20Code%20for%202019-20.pdf
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UPCOMING EVENTS
01-26-2020 Catholic Schools Week begins – see the flyer
02-01-2020 Family Fun Night
02-03-2020 PTG Meeting at 3:30
02-07-2020 Noon Dismissal, Dress Down Day
02-09-2020 Open House for New Families, 12:30pm-2:30pm
02-11-2020 Mass 10:00
02-14-2020 Valentine’s Day Party, 1:30 pm & Sarris Candy Sale Begins
02-17-2020 No School-President’s Day
02-18-2020 SCHOOL IN SESSION (change from the original calendar)
02-25-2020 NO CLASSES – PARENT CONFERENCES; Act 80 Day (change from the original calendar)
02-26-2020 Ash Wednesday
03-02-2020 PTG Meeting at 3:30pm
03-06-2020 Noon Dismissal, Dress Down Day
03-07-2020 CYO Volleyball Begins
03-19-2020 End of 3rd Quarter
03-20-2020 Kindergarten Screening and Registration
#SSRCStrong
DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG
CYO CONSENT FORM (Revised, September 2017)
PARENT SECTION
ATHLETE’S NAME ___________________________________________BIRTH DATE (MM/DD/YY) ______________________
SPORT _____________________________________ SCHOOL/PARISH ___________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________City___________________ZIP ___________EMAIL___________________________
GRADE ______ AGE ______ HOME PHONE _________________________CELL_____________________________________
PARISH REGISTRATION __________________________________________ CITY ___________________________________
Does your child have asthma: Y N Does your child have allergies: Y N If yes, please list: ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any other medical issues:________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT CONSENT:
My daughter/son has my permission to participate in competitive sports in the Diocese of Greensburg CYO Programs. I do
hereby release and forever discharge the above mentioned team, and/or parish/school/athletic association or their
successors from any/all actions or suits in law or equity which I might hereafter have by reasons of injuries sustained by my
child participating in sports or in transit to or from participation in sports. I also understand that it is my responsibility to
determine my child’s physical and mental readiness to participate in the Diocese of Greensburg Youth Ministry Athletic
Program for this season. By signing this form we agree to abide by the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations of the
Diocese of Greensburg, which has been distributed to each program.
PRINT NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN__________________________________________________ DATE _______________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN _______________________________________________________________________
PHYSICIAN SECTION
An authorized medical examiner must certify on this Consent Form as to the athlete’s fitness to participate in the particular
sport(s) involved. A Consent Form may be completed no earlier than June 1st; and, regardless of when completed during
the school year, remains effective only until the next May 31st.
I certify that I find, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty that the athlete is physically able to participate in the
athletic program named above.
Signature of Licensed Physician ___________________________________________ Date ___________________
Address of Physician _______________________________________________Phone _______________________
(Parent and Physician): Are there any physical or other restrictive limitation which the team, league, and diocese should be
aware of which might restrict the athlete’s participation in the program? Yes _________ No _______
If yes, specify: _________________________________________________________________________________________
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
PRINCIPAL’S SIGNATURE (if attending Catholic school): ________________________________________________________
PASTOR/PAROCHIAL VICAR SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________
( if parishioner, pastor must validate participation in CCD program.)
INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN. THE ATHLETE WILL BE INELIGIBLE UNTIL THE
FORM IS RECEIVED COMPLETED.
Planning Committee 1/21/2020
• Survey current families and see what positive experiences they would like
to share.
• Post successful events in the paper such as:
o Chorus Concerts
o Community Service
• Have a Bulletin Board in our school for CCD families to see what goes on in
our school and for our families to see updates.
• Constantly push flyers to local churches, businesses, and day care
programs.
• Keep the school website current and make it easier to navigate.
• Advertise on the churches digital sign
• Compare our monthly tuition as a monthly break down so it can be shown
that we are more affordable than most daycare programs in the area.
• EITC…. What is it, how can we help,
o Bring in experts to help explain what the EITC program can do for our
school.
• Create more publicity that shows our student with our new Principal.
Making it clear to the community that we have a new image.
If you were unable to attend the planning committee and would like to share your
ideas with us, please contact Mrs. Aiello [email protected].
If you find yourself able to help with any of the listed ideas, please contact Mrs.
Aiello [email protected].
The Homeroom with the most points will choose a charitable organization where half of the proceeds of the penny wars will be
donated and the other half will support our Planning Committee.
The highest ranked downstairs and upstairs classroom will win a Pizza and Ice Cream VIP Lunch, plus both winning homerooms will
choose an activity for the school to do on the next buddy day!
NICKEL