WEEKLY SCHOOL BULLETIN May 11, 2018

Prayer for the 2017-18 School Year

Lord, help us to come together as a community to support one another, encourage one another

and show each other kindness. Amen.

St. Mark Mantra

Every day we treat others as we would treat Jesus Christ, with all our

heart, mind and soul.

REMINDERS

TODAY, Friday, May 11: -5th grade received the Vocations Chalice at today's All School Mass and will be praying for vocations during the upcoming week.

10:00 AM-11:00 PM: 1/2 days are Cane's Days at St. Mark! Visit the location across the street from the school, mention St. Mark as you place your order, and a percentage of the proceeds benefits the Athletics Dept. 12:00 PM: Early Dismissal; the After School Program is available until 6:00 PM. -6:30 PM: Parent's Night Out at Metroplex (details below) Saturday, May 12: -10:00 AM, Church: 2nd Grade First Communion; Children's Choir sings at Mass Monday, May 14:

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-8th Grade Make-A-Wish Reveal; all students in PK-8th grades are encouraged to wear jeans and either a super hero or Disney shirt to school. Refer to page 28 of the Parent Student Handbook for guidelines. Tuesday, May 15-Friday, May 18: -8th grade final exams Friday, May 18: -8:30 AM, Church: All School Mass presented by 5th grade. All are welcome. -9:30 AM, Cafetorium: Newcomer Welcome -All School Service Project: Day of Service Saturday, May 19: -11:00 AM & 12:15 PM, Utley Middle School: Drama Kids Plays Monday, May 21-Thursday, May 24: -6th/7th Grade Final Exams Tuesday, May 22: -2:30 PM, Cafetorium: Band Concert Thursday, May 24: -7:30 AM: School Advisory Council Meeting -12:10 PM, Cafetorium: 8th Grade Final Fiesta Friday, May 25: -8th Grade Graduation Monday, May 28: -No School; Memorial Day Holiday -10:00 AM, Church: Children's Choir sings at Mass Thursday, May 31: -4th quarter ends -Field Day Friday, June 1: -Last Day of School -7:50 AM, Narthex: Community Prayer Walk

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BOXES NEEDED

Do you have any spare boxes? The school will need lots of them as we pack up the building for summer construction. If you can donate to the cause, please drop them off at the school office.

ART DISPLAY SHELF

Do you have carpentry skills you might like to share with St. Mark? The school is in need of a "shadow box" type shelf for the front lobby to display our students' ceramic and sculpture projects. The school will provide the materials if you can provide the labor. Please contact patricia.opon@stmcs.net if you can help.

BE SURE ALL FEES ARE CURRENT

Parents: Please be aware that all student debts (such as library, cafeteria, school fees, textbook damage/replacement, late pick-up fee, ASP fee, etc.) need to be paid in full before a student may participate in our upcoming end-of-year events such as Field Day, Graduation, etc.

2018-19 SCHOOL SUPPLIES REMINDER

A reminder that school supplies, as well as assignment books and party/activity fees are INCLUDED in your tuition beginning with the

10:00 AM-11:00 PM: 1/2 days are Cane's Days at St. Mark! Visit the location across the street from the school, mention St. Mark as you place your order, and a percentage of the proceeds benefits the Athletics Dept. -12:00 PM: Early Dismissal; report cards go home with all students; the After School Program is available until 3:00 PM. Please send a lunch with all ASP students. Monday, June 4: -Staff Development

SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF

Mrs. Toni Jobes, our Early Childhood Education and After School Program Coordinator, will be leaving us after this year. While she will certainly be missed at St. Mark, she is taking a position at All Saints Catholic School to assist them with rebuilding their preschool, a program she helped start years ago. She is going back to her roots and she is the right person for that job, so we are excited for her and wish her the very best.

Job Openings: *If you or someone you know is interested in the Early Childhood Education/After School Program Coordinator position, please click here for complete details. *We are also hiring part-time Preschool Aides for next year. Please contact patricia.opon@stmcs.net if you or someone you know is interested.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT ST. MARK!

Do you know someone interested in a St. Mark education for their PK-8th grade child? Limited openings are available in select grade levels for the 2018-19 school year. KEEP THOSE REFERRALS COMING: Encourage prospective families to register for a private tour at www.stmcs.net/open-house-tours. If they attend, you'll receive a $10 gift certificate for the Lion's Den Spirit Store, and if they enroll, you could receive a $500 tuition credit!

2018-19 school year. Families no longer need to place orders for school supplies through the school or purchase them on their own. Supplies will be available for pick-up at our "Back To School Sunday" event in August. Please click here for the complete 2018-19 schedule of fees.

PLEASE CHECK LOST AND FOUND

Between now and the end of school, please be sure to check "Lost and Found" in the school office. It is overflowing with sweaters and other items, most without names. At the end of the year, unclaimed items will be donated to the Used Uniform Sale.

NEWS FROM ATHLETICS

DPL Team Registrations Available: Registration is now open for this year's 2017-18 Golf team, as well as the 2018-19 Volleyball, Cheerleading, Football, and Cross Country teams. Click the links below for details:

Volleyball - Girls JV/Varsity, Boys Varsity (boys team is 7th & 8th only) - deadline is May 13 Cheer - Girls JV/Varsity - deadline is May 13 Football - Boys JV/Varsity - deadline is May 18

Join us tonight! All proceeds benefit the Auction:

The HSA community welcomes the new 2018-19 Executive Board: Angela Coulter - President (angelakcoulter@aol.com; 972-310-7545) Jolea Broome - Vice President (jo_cool@sbcglobal.net; 469-774-7799) Manuel Sifuentes - Treasurer (msifuentes@yahoo.com; 469-644-7033) Natalie Laurent - Secretary (bnlaurent@hotmail.com; 972-977-0409) This awesome team will be publishing volunteer opportunities in the very near future, including Committees and Room Parent Team Leads. Please note: Room Parent sign-ups will not be available until August 6. Other volunteer opportunities for your child's classroom/teacher will be available in August after the "Back-to-School Sunday" event on August 5. Please stay tuned!

Cross Country - Co Ed JV/Varsity - deadline TBD Golf - 2017-18 Co Ed JV/Varsity - deadline is June 1 _________________________

2018-19 Volleyball Open Gym Sessions & Girls Team Evaluations: Evaluations for the 2018-19 St. Mark DPL Volleyball teams will take place May 17-18. To prepare for team evaluations, St. Mark is also offering Volleyball Open Gym Sessions that students may take advantage of. They will receive practice time as well as technique tips from the Athletic Director. For complete information including dates and times for Open Gym Sessions and team evaluations, please click here.

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Can You Lend Your Talent to the 2018-19 Athletic Fundraising

Events?

We are in need of volunteers to organize the next All Souls Run scheduled for October 2018, and the Monsignor Smyth Golf Tournament scheduled for May 2019. Contact Marlene Ehring if you can help! ______________________________

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Looking to volunteer? Check out the master Sign Up Genius link and all the ways you can help out.

ECE Music Help: Mrs. Schell needs help with the PK3 classes as students learn basic movement and music skills. Be ready to dance, skip and play instruments! The volunteer position is open to ALL volunteers, not just PK3 parents. You must be current on your Safe Environment certification to participate. Click here to sign-up. ________________________________________________

St. Mark Scrip Program: Purchase gift cards for gifts, or stock up for stores and restaurants that you frequent. Use the gift cards as you would your own cash or credit cards. Tell family and friends - anyone can order and St. Mark receives a percentage from every sale! Orders are accepted year round. Click here for details.

ST. MARK COMMUNITY PRAYER TEAM

The mission of the Community Prayer Team is to provide ways that we, as a community, can come together and pray throughout the year. For more information about our Prayer Team, click here. May's prayer intention for our school: For our First Communion Candidates: Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sacrament of the Eucharist You left us the outstanding manifestation of your limitless love for us. Thank You for giving these children the opportunity to experience this love in receiving the Sacrament for the first time. May your Eucharist presence keep them ever free from sin, fortified in faith, pervaded by love for God and neighbor, and fruitful in virtue, that they may continue to receive You throughout life and attain final union with You at death. Amen. Upcoming Events: *Last Community Prayer Walk: Friday, June 1, 7:55 AM, Narthex

LION PRIDE!

The Lion's Den Spirit Store is open every Friday morning that school is in session from 7:30-8:15 AM in the Cafeteria. Can't make it in person? Shop online at www.stmcs.net/spirit-gear. Once an order has been submitted it will be bundled and ready for pick up on Friday. Note: Not all items available are offered online. ______________________________

Gift Certificates Now Available: The Lion's Den Spirit Store is now offering gift certificates! There is a $10.00 minimum but no maximum amount. This is a great gift idea for birthdays, holidays, First Communion, Prayer Partners, and more. The store offers a variety of St. Mark merchandise appealing to all ages, children to adults. To place an order, click the link above, choose "gift certificate" on the online order form, and specify the amount where indicated.

STABAT MATER PERFORMANCE AT ST. MARK

Join us for a free performance of Giovanni Bautista Pergolesi's Stabat Mater at 7:30 PM on Monday, May 14 at St. Mark Catholic Church. The Stabat Mater was Pergolesi's last work and he died at the age of 26 shortly after composing it. The beloved text is well known from our Stations of the Cross hymns, and Pergolesi's exquisite setting of the text is one of the finest ever composed. This profoundly devotional work is scored for two soloists and orchestra and will be performed by the Camerata Dallas Young Soloists and Internationally-renowned sopranos Dominika Zamara and

Service From the Heart Awards: Each year, St. Mark conducts monthly All School Service Projects. Student participation is encouraged but not mandatory. Many of our students make the effort to participate in every single project, and they are recognized annually with a "Service From the Heart Award." Congratulations to the 2017-18 recipients: PK3: Joel O., Noah E., Catherine M., Camilla S., Willow E., Cade A. PK4: Anna B., James D., Andy C., Laura Beth L., Ross T., Aram M., Claire N., Gus V., Joshua M., Anthony J., Elisa S., Ava B., Julia T., Kayden H. TK: Andrew B., Audrey L., Rooney O., Hailey O., Bella R. Kindergarten: Christiano A., Renner B., Luke D., Sophia D., Michael F., Taylor T., Jacob M., Roarke B., Lincoln K., Michael L., Henry L., Valencia M., Joshua N., Kellan Q., Owen W., Jayden H., Tucker L., Priya M., Anthony B., Maggie D., Nico P., Arlex M., Carrington M. 1st: Reid A., Emery B., Chloe B., James K., Alvin M., Alisa M., James N., Addison S., Olivia S., Sofia S., Kenny W., Adrian L., Abby R., Orion O., Oisin P., Elizabeth P., Austin D., Mason Z., Charlie B., Kylie G., Nick B., Jack T., Alexa P., Brooklyn H. 2nd: Bebe C., Madeline C., Charlie D., Ashley K., Keelan S., Christina S., Maria Q., Annette W., Tyler E., Jacob N., Isabelle M., Clara C., Joseph B., Johanna R., Camila Q., Andrea D., Allie D., Grace O. 3rd: CJ B., Ansley D., Brooke G., Jordan H., Lincoln H., Brandon L., Anthony M., Ava N., Marilyn P., Isabella S., Solomon S., Hudson W., Chris B., Carter D., Cooper D., Catalina M., Morgan R., Jocelyn A., Mackinley B., Trajan C., Nathan C., Gavin D., Isabelle F., Sterling K., Declan M., Matt M., Jacek R., Stella T. 4th: Karson A., William B., Emily B., Vincent C., Paolina H., Nolan L., Esther M., Kaili P., Olivia R., Pedro R., Ethan S., Robert S., Jeslyn T., Alex V., Addison V., Leah D., Nicholas R., Sofia S., Carson G., Andrew D. 5th: Jackson D., Heidi K., Chloe S., Nadia S., Chase T., Anthony C., Jacob E., Adrienne F., Anthony F., Tess L.,

Alma Alvarez, conducted by Luis Rodriguez.

NOTRE DAME CHOIR COMING TO ST. MARK

SEEN & HEARD AROUND ST. MARK

A few scenes from this week. To learn the stories behind these

Kara N., Lizzie O., Avery Q., Lauren T., Sofia Z., Austin A., Sophie K., Nicholas K., Kevin M., Laura P., Taylor S., Cody T., Savannah W. 6th/7th/8th: Mary A., Luke G., Ameila M., Bridget M., Jeremy M., Paige V., Regina A., Nick G., Luke H., Aaron K., George L., Maddie M., Lana N., Andrew R., Alonso T., Justin B., Manuela B., Cole C., Lucy D., Emily J., Maya M., Alina S., Savannah B., Jingyao G., Savannah H., Veronica J., Ashley N., Genevieve B., Erin D., Eliana G., Zach P., Morgan S., Nate S., Theresa T., Tiffany T., Drew A., Jonas A., Allison G., Annabel M., Gio P., Greyson P., Daniel A., Anna D., Marielma G., Carly H., Sasha M., Heather M., Kaitlyn M., Maggie S., CJ W., Jake R., Taylor R., Alejandro D., Lindsay K., Joshua M., Collin M., Anthony N., Leah Q., Oksana S., Louis T.

Middle School Service From the Heart Award Recipients

Band Awards: At the Catholic Schools Spring Finale Concerts and Awards Presentation last weekend at St. Paul in Richardson, several St. Mark students were nominated as "Outstanding Band Members" and two received honors: St. Mark nominations for "Outstanding Band Members" among schools in the Diocese of Dallas: Robert S. - 4th grade Karson A. - 4th grade Renil G. - 7th grade Jonas A. - 7th grade Jason L. - 7th grade Two students won awards and Band Director, Mrs. Katrina Chiuminatto, shared her comments about them: Robert S. won the award for "Outstanding Beginner Brass Band Member." Robert has been an excellent leader this year. He always knows his parts, attends all school and outside band concerts, and attends all Saturday enrichment classes. He has been a valuable member to the St. Mark Band.

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May Crowning:

2nd Grade Sunflower Song:

Preschool Performance:

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast:

Spring Pep Rally:

Karson A. won the award for "Outstanding Percussion." Karson has endless music potential. He started drumming in the 3rd grade and is a member of the St. Mark Concert band as well as The Music Learning Honor Band. Being a 4th grade drum-set player with middle school and high school kids around him, Karson does not shy away from the challenge, he always says, "bring it on!" Congratulations to all the St. Mark nominees and winners!

Academic Stats: We are proud to report that in 2017-18, 48% of St. Mark 3rd-5th grade students and 47% of 6th-8th grade students qualified for DECATS (DeBusk Enrichment Center for Academically Talents Students) based on standardized test scores. Qualifying students have the opportunity to participate in an intensive summer program through the diocese that challenges gifted/talented students. 36% of 4th-6th graders and 45% of 7th graders qualified for Duke TIP, the Duke University Talent Identification Program that identifies gifted/talented students based on standardized test scores. 40% of participants in the PSIA academic meet (Private Schools Interscholastic Association) placed in their categories and 14% qualified for the State level competition. GO LIONS!

HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

High School Scholarships: Knights of Columbus Ron Fossler Memorial Scholarship: Children or grandchildren of a Knights member who is or has been a member of Council 6065 at St. Mark are eligible to apply. The application deadline is May 15. Students who receive the awards must either attend a Catholic grade school or high school. A $700 scholarship will be awarded to each of the following

Kindergarten Properties of Light:

2nd Grade Biblezon Tablets:

ASP Fun:

Cheer Champ:

groups: Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. For details, contact Grand Knight, David Wolf, at 214-679-3087. Women of St. Mark: The Women of St. Mark will award a $200 scholarship to one graduating 8th grader who will be attending a Catholic high school for the 2018-19 school year. To be considered, students applying for this scholarship need to write an essay, one to two pages in length, preferably typed and double spaced, on the following topic: "Why a Catholic education is important to me." The deadline for submission to the school office is Monday, May 14. ________________________________________________ High School Summer Camps: Our area Catholic high schools offer academic, athletic, and fine arts summer camp opportunities for a variety of age groups. Click the links below to learn more.

Bishop Lynch High School Summer Camps

Cistercian Preparatory School Summer Camps

The Highlands School Summer Camps - Coming Soon

Jesuit College Prep Summer Camps

John Paul II High School Summer Camps - Coming Soon

PK4 Nature Walk:

3rd Grade Simple Machines:

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Ursuline Academy of Dallas Summer Camps ________________________________________________

Top Gun Quarterback Mini Camp: Click here for information and the registration form for this quarterback-only camp that will take place at Jesuit on May 30, 31 and June 1 for grades 5-8 and 9-12.

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The Ultimate Basketball Training Experience: Calling girls in grades 6-8 -- JPII is hosting a basketball camp focusing on skills, self-esteem and teamwork including NCAA and WNBA guest instructors. It will run from June 4-7 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at JPII. Please click here for complete details. ________________________________________________

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