God-Centered ~ Respectful ~ Responsible March 6, 2014 Now Lent has begun, and as we wish for a change in the weather, perhaps we should make changes in our hearts and our actions first. Let’s clear out the baggage and debris from the winter that has accumulated in our lives. Let’s ask for forgiveness, and give forgiveness where needed. Let’s carry patience with us, wherever we go, rather than impatience and a spirit of rushing. And let’s sit with Jesus for awhile each day. Let’s make an effort to bring peace and understanding into each relationship in our lives; the only way to do that is to focus on Jesus in every moment and every interaction.  GIRL WITH A CAPE AUTHOR AMY LOGAN: Please join us on Monday, March 10, for an assembly with author Amy Logan (a St. Dennis alum). She will share the story of her book, Girl With A Cape, inspiring us to be aware of “the power of our everyday actions; the power we have in paying it forward with kindness.” The first assembly will be in the gym from 1:00-1:30PM; the second session is 1:45-2:15PM.  NEED PARENT HOURS? Here is an easy way to earn some parent hours before the school year ends! We need parents to sell $100 Spring Raffle tickets between Masses over the next few weeks. If you would like to sign up, please contact Erika Vargas at [email protected] to select your dates and times. We really need help making this a successful fundraiser! The funds from this effort go directly into the school, operating budget to cover the fundraising goal we set for this school year. IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday, March 6 Friday, March 7 Sunday, March 9 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 12 Peace, Happy Birthday, Mrs. Boyer! Region 11 Science Fair Report Cards st 1 Reconciliation/Eucharist Meeting for child, parents, prayer partners 6:30PM Church Daylight Saving time begins (set clocks AHEAD one hour) Girl with A Cape assemblies 1:00PM Parish Center 1:45PM Parish Center Happy Birthday, Mrs. Bussey Fundraising Committee meeting 6:00PM Think Tank School Board meeting 7:00PM Think Tank Gr. 2 Wax Museum presentation 9:30am-11am Narthex Mrs. Lisa Smith 1201 S. Washington Street • Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-4494 • Fax 815-838-5435 • www.saint-dennis.org/school Friday, March 21St from 6:30- 9:30 PM This fun night will include a Mother vs Son Dodge Ball Game! Other activities include Tug of War and Football Toss! There will be a Pre-K & Kindergarten area with fun carnival games: Bozo Buckets, Go Fishing, etc. Food Choices include: Pizza, Hot Dog and Nachos Come dressed to have fun!!! Ticket Order Forms due by Tuesday, March 18th Sponsored by St. Dennis PTC School Supply Kits for the 2014-15 School Year Your School Supply Kit order forms were sent home last week. Please contact Erin Argianas if you need another order form at [email protected]. If you are paying with a check or by cash, the paper order forms are due on Friday, March 21st. If you miss the deadline of March 21st or would like to pay with a credit card, the order deadline is Friday, March 28th (Online orders will be subject to a 7.75% Illinois State Sales Tax). Special note: We do not order extra kits. Go to www.shopttkits.com. The school account # is 4533. Choose the grade your child(ren) will be in next school year and add to the cart. You will be prompted to enter your child’s first and last name (will be printed on student labels). Proceed to check out. All school kits will be available for pick up at Forms and Fees Day, August 7, 2014. Why more Parents are choosing SchoolKidz Save Time! Our Program is Easy and Convenient! Take the summer off to do fun activities with the family and avoid searching multiple stores and braving long back-to-school lines. Quality Supplies at Affordable Prices! We source hundreds of supplies from top name brands like: Crayola®, Fiskars®, Elmer’s®, Staples®, and more! SchoolKidz also offers our Better Value option to help you build a more cost effective kit! Personalized Kits with Bonus Items and Promotional Offerings! Each kit comes labeled with the student’s school, name, and grade. Also, included in every kit are exclusive offers along with 40 personalized labels for the student to use when labeling their supplies. *Beer, Wine and Pizza Served *Individual Seating and Tables Available *Reserve Your Spot Parent Trivia Night! Saturday, March 29 5:30 p.m. $25/adult *Kids Movie/Pizza Night! Babysitting Available for St. Dennis students (Ages 3+) $5 per family St. Dennis Gymnasium The programs in this newsletter are sponsored by the White Oak Library District. This organization is not affiliated with the school district, and the school district does not sponsor or endorse this organization or its activities. March, April & May 2014 Molly: An American Girl Party Join us for old-fashioned fun and games as we celebrate American Girl Molly and what it was like growing up during World War II! Dolls are welcome to attend, too! This program is part of The Great Read. For more information on The Great Read, visit http://www.psd202.org/greatread/. This program is for ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Sat. April 12 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Pokemon League Are you interested in Pokemon? We have an official Pokemon League! Players of any skill level are welcome, but everyone must bring their own cards or Nintendo DS to battle. We will be keeping statistics for official Organized Pokemon Play. For ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday March 4 April 8 May 6 6:00-8:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM Mother’s Day Tea Party Boys and girls, bring your mom (or other special grownup) to a Mother's Day Tea Party. Dress your best and impress your grownup with a party featuring fancy snacks, stories and crafts. Children must be 5 years old and up to attend. Registration is required. Saturday May 10 1:00-2:30 PM Summer Reading Program 2014 Look for more information in the next newsletter or online at www.whiteoaklibrary.org! Lockport Branch • 121 E. 8th Street • Lockport, Illinois 60441 • Phone: 815-838-0755 • www.whiteoaklibrary.org The programs in this newsletter are sponsored by the White Oak Library District. This organization is not affiliated with the school district, and the school district does not sponsor or endorse this organization or its activities. Spring Session runs from March 24 to May 2. Registration required for all Storytimes, Toddler Times and Music in Motion. Music in Motion is for children ages 2 to 4 years. This new program consists of singing, dancing, stories and more. Monday 10:30 AM Toddler Time is for children from 3 months to 3 years, and their parents/caregivers. This program consists of songs & activities. Tuesday 10:30 AM Thursday 10:30 AM Thursday 6:00 PM Storytime is for children ages 3 to 6 years. This program consists of stories, songs, and activities. Monday 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM Monday Clubs Tween Scene Monday Clubs are for kids ages 6 to 9 years old. Clubs meet from 4:00-5:00 PM. Registration is required. Tween Scene is just for kids ages 9 to 12 years. Each Wednesday is something different—come hang out, have a snack and chill with your friends! Registration required. We meet from 4:00-5:00 PM. Art Club March 3 & April 7 Do you like to draw or paint? We will learn about a famous artist along with doing an art project in the style of that artist. Superhero Club March 10 & April 14 Board Games Trivia Did you ever wonder how superheroes train to be, well, superheroes? Join us for Superhero Club! Character Club March 17 & April 21 Do you have a favorite book character? Join us stories, crafts and lots of fun with a different character each month. Explorers Club March 24 & April 28 We’ll dig deeper into some fantastic mysteries – all you need is curiosity! Brick Building is for kids ages 6 & up. We'll supply the LEGO® bricks, you supply the creativity. Registration required. March 4 & 18 4:00-5:00 PM April 1 & 15 4:00-5:00 PM May 6 & 20 4:00-5:00 PM Are you interested in Minecraft™ Join us for Minecraft™Club! We’ll talk about Minecraft™ and do Minecraft™ activities. All Minecraft fans ages 9-18 are welcome. March 25 April 29 May 27 DIY Journals March 19 Join us to make your own DIY gratitude journals. Words & Art March 26 & April 23 Itching to write a story or create a comic? Love to draw? Duct Tape Art April 9 Think duct tape is just for sticking stuff together? Come learn how to make cool projects with everyone's favorite adhesive. Recycled Crafts April 16 Reader’s Theater Reader's Theater is a great way to get into acting without having to memorize a script. Each week we will rehearse the play of the month and on the last Thursday we will perform the play for family and friends. This program is for kids ages 8-14. Registration required. Thursday Thursday Minecraft Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday March 12 Come and test your smarts! Recycling can be fun! Come hang out and make fun projects out of recycled things. Brick Building Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday March 5 & April 2 Come and get your game on! Are you up for a challenge? 4:00-5:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM March 6, 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10, 17 & 24 4:00-5:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM Dadurday Bring Dad (or older brother, uncle, etc.) for an afternoon of games, crafts, and lots of imagination! This program is for children ages 6 years & up. Registration is required. Please let staff know of any food or latex allergies. Saturday Saturday Saturday March 1 & 15 1:00-1:45 PM April 5 & 19 1:00-1:45 PM May 3 & 17 1:00-1:45 PM Lockport Branch • 121 E. 8th Street • Lockport, Illinois 60441 • Phone: 815-552-4265 • www.whiteoaklibrary.org