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 March 25, 2015
Dear Families:
Please note the following information for this week:
Attached to the Weekly are the following:
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
Walk-a-Thon Parent Letter and Sample Letter Sent for Walk-a-Thon Donations
Summer Solutions Reminder
After School Clubs
April Lunch Duty Calendar
Stew Leonard’s Easter Gift Cards
Palm Sunday Bake Sale Volunteer Request
Feast of the Annunciation Mass Tonight
Annunciation Players Ticket Request
Calendar Information
March 25th Feast of the Annunciation
March 31st Mad Cap Puppets Assembly (PreK-5)
April 1st Full Day of School
April 2nd Holy Thursday/Noon Dismissal/No Extended Day
Thank You Home School Association
The children will enjoy an ice cream treat today to celebrate our feast day. The eighth grade will also
challenge the faculty to a volleyball game!
Sixth and Seventh Grade High School Fair
Annunciation School will host its annual High School Fair tomorrow Thursday, March 26th from 910:45AM in our school gym. All sixth and seventh grade students will have an opportunity to visit
the fair and their parents are encouraged to attend. You will have an opportunity to meet Admissions
directors from local high schools.
Last Call for Summer Solutions
If you haven’t yet sent in your payment for Summer Solutions and you are interested in the book
please send in payment by April 1st.
New York State Testing
Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the NYS ELA exam on April 14, 15 and 16 and the NYS Math Exam on
April 22, 23 and 24.
Walk-thon May 22nd
Please see the attached information regarding the walk-a-thon. I will be meeting with all the classes
on Friday in a pep rally of sorts to explain the details.
Ladies Guild Palm Sunday Bake Sale:
Please mark your calendars and start your mixers! The Annunciation Ladies Guild will be hosting its
annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale in the school gym following the 5pm Mass on Saturday, March 28th
and continuing throughout the morning of March 29th. We are in need of baked goods such as cakes,
pies, cookies and cupcakes! Our best sellers are the home cooked meals such as Stromboli, chili,
chicken potpie and quiche! We would like to introduce gluten-free, nut-free and low-fat baked goods
this year. The class with the most donated baked goods wins a pizza party!
God Bless!
Maureen Noonan
Principal
Annunciation School Lenten Collection
The Jeanne Jugan Residence, Bronx, NY
(Administered by the Little Sisters of the Poor)
Needs Our Help
Please consider bringing in a donation from the following
list:
Body Lotion
Mouth Wash
Napkins
Body Wash
Balmex
Polident or Efferdent
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Paper Plates (all sizes)
Our collection will end on March 27th
Thank you!
Student’s Family Name and Class:
___________________________________
Annunciation School Family
465 Westchester Avenue
Crestwood, NY 10707
(914) 337-8760
RE:
3rd Annual Annunciation School Student and Faculty Walk-A-Thon
Dear________________________________,
I am very excited to be participating in the 3rd Annual Annunciation Student and
Faculty Walk-­‐A-­‐Thon and am writing to request your support in helping me raise money for
Annunciation School. Last year’s walk-a-thon raised over $35,000, with 87% of our school
families participating and we had a great time supporting our school. This year, the funds raised
will be used for student and faculty enrichment programs, updated computers for all students,
and also for iPads for our early childhood program. Annunciation, like other Catholic
elementary schools, is self-supporting, surviving financially only from our families’ tuition fees,
various fundraisers, our parish’s help, and other generous donations from families, benefactors,
and alumni. Every penny that we raise during the walk-a-thon, exactly 100% of the proceeds
raised, will go to Annunciation School to support the educational tools our teachers and students
need. During our walk, we will also be praying for special intentions that are noted on the
donation cards.
The walk-­‐a-­‐thon will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015. This is an opportunity for my
classmates and me to raise money for Annunciation School. Students of all grade levels will
walk from Westchester Avenue, across Hothorn Avenue, down St. Eleanoras Place, and back to
Annunciation. Then we will celebrate with a homeroom party and a DJ dance in the gym.
I would really appreciate it if you would please consider a donation to support me
walking on Friday, May 22nd. Any level of donation is greatly appreciated, and we are praying
for a broad base of support.
If you can send us any amount we would be grateful. Whether you can send $5, $10,
$20, $25, $50, $100, or any higher amount, please have total confidence that your tax-deductible
donation will be put to great use at our school!
Sincerely,
_______________________________
TURN OVER PLEASE è
When sending your donation please note:
Checks should be made payable to Annunciation School and mailed in the enclosed
envelope.
• Please fill out the form below and include it with your gift.
• If your gift is eligible for a matching gift from an employer or other institution, please
advise us so that we may apply for the matching gift.
• Please make sure to include any intentions you would like the participants to pray for
during our walk.
• As noted above - all gifts are tax deductible.
• Please return your donation to us by May 1, 2015.
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Please complete this form and send this back to Annunciation School with your gift by May 1st.
Attention: Annunciation School - Student and Faculty Walk-A-Thon Committee
Enclosed please find my donation sponsoring the ________________________________ Family
in the 3rd Annual Annunciation School Student and Faculty Walk-A-Thon to be held on
Friday, May 22, 2015.
The amount of my donation is: $________________________________
Please make checks payable to: Annunciation School
Donor’s Name:
___________________________________________
Donor’s Mailing Address:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Donor’s Email Address:
___________________________________________
Donor’s Phone Number:
___________________________________________
As you walk, please say a prayer for the intention, person, people, family, or families listed here:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
March 25, 2015
RE:
3rd Annual Annunciation School Student & Faculty Walk-A-Thon
Friday May 22, 2015
Dear Parents,
Last year’s Annual Annunciation School Student and Faculty Walk-A-Thon was a wonderful
success. The walk-­‐a-­‐thon raised over $35,000 while building school spirit with an activity everyone
enjoyed. It was a wonderful day, filled with school pride, fun and prayer. This year’s walk-­‐a-­‐thon will
focus on raising money for student and faculty enrichment programs, updated computers for all
students, and also for iPads for our early childhood program.
At an assembly on Friday, we will have a kick-off pep rally and your child will be given all the
details regarding the walk-­‐a-­‐thon. Each student is asked to bring in the suggested seven to ten, addressed,
stamped envelopes to school. The envelopes should be addressed to relatives, neighbors, friends, or
any other person you can think of to request some support. Also send in seven to ten return
envelopes stamped and addressed to Walk-A-Thon Committee, Annunciation School, 465
Westchester Avenue, Crestwood, NY 10707. The students will personalize the letters in class – all you
need to send in are both sets of envelopes, addressed and stamped. The students will complete the
personalization of the letters in class and will be given time to draw a picture or write a personal note to
include with the donation requests. If students bring in the addressed envelopes to school on Monday,
March 30, they will be able to dress down at school on Tuesday, March 31st.
Details parents need to know:
• Participants will wear their gym uniforms on the day of the walk.
• The walk-­‐a-­‐thon will begin at 9:30AM, starting with an opening prayer.
• The walk will proceed from Westchester Avenue, across Hothorn Avenue, down
St. Eleanoras Lane, and back to Annunciation.
• The walk-­‐a-­‐thon will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.
• During the walk, we will also be praying for intentions that are noted on the donation cards. The
prayer intentions will be placed on the church altar and will be prayed for during the month of
May.
• The day will end with a dance party in the gym, a class party and a special treat for all
participants after the walk!!!
With your support we can make this a great, fun, rewarding event for all of our children and
Annunciation School.
Thank you,
Maureen Noonan
Principal
It’s hard to think about summer amidst all this snow,
but before you know it, summer will be here…
As you are aware, students in Grades 1-8 are using Simple Solutions
workbooks in their math classes. We are offering parents the opportunity to
purchase a Summer Solutions workbook for your child(ren) as a way to review
concepts learned over the course of the year, so that these concepts are not
forgotten over the summer vacation. Workbooks are optional and are
appropriate for students currently enrolled in Grades 1-7. (Don’t worry --- all
answers are provided in the back of the Summer Solutions workbook! J)
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, April 1.
Workbooks cost $15. Please make checks payable to Annunciation School.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Yes! I would like to order Summer Solutions workbook(s) for my child(ren.)
(Please print)
Child’s name: _________________________
Child’s name: _________________________
Child’s name: _________________________
Class: _________
Class: _________
Class: _________
Enclosed is my check for $ _____ ($15 each workbook). Check number _____
March 18, 2015
Dear Parents:
Attached please find the schedule of the winter session for after school clubs. Clubs will run for five to
eight weeks, depending on the day of the club, beginning the week of April 13, 2015.
All clubs meet from 2:45 – 3:45. Students must be picked up on time. Please do not arrive later than the
scheduled dismissal time.
There will be no classes on days when the school is closed or when there is an early dismissal.
The cost to join an after school club varies depending on the number of sessions. Please see the attached
description of clubs and fees, which includes the registration fee. Note that Arts and Crafts club includes
an additional fee for supplies.
Please complete the registration below for each child you wish to register for clubs and send to school in
an envelope labeled with the club(s) that your child is signing up for. Please return all registration forms
and fees by Thursday, April 2. A minimum of fifteen students must register for a club to take place.
Thank you,
Erin McHale
Assistant Principal
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Please register my child, _________________________________, of Class _______
for the following club(s):
1. _________________________________
2. ________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. ________________________________
Enclosed in my check payable to Annunciation School in the amount of $ ______________
I understand that while my child attends the after school club program, s/he must abide by all rules and
regulations as outlined in the Annunciation School Family Handbook.
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Annunciation School
After School Clubs - Spring 2015
Date
Club
Grade(s)
Fee
Teacher
Reading for Understanding
K-3
$50
Sr. Theresa
Homework Club
K-3
$50
Ms. Secchiano
Arts & Crafts
K-4
CLOSED
Ms. Secchiano
Computer Club
1-6
$80
Sr. Theresa
Kick Ball
K-4
$70
Sr. Theresa
Italian
1-5
$80
Ms. Secchiano
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/11, 6/1
4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
4/15, 4/22, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
(5 sessions)
(8 sessions)
(7 sessions)
(8 sessions)
Clubs are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
APRIL
5
12
1
Michelle Mancini
Daniel Drago
Dana Roberts
Christine Conese
2
3
NOON DISMISSAL
EASTER RECESS
EASTER RECESS
6
7
8
9
10
Easter Recess
Easter Recess
Easter Recess
Easter Recess
Easter Recess
13
Valerie Monaco
Barbara Condon
Diann Simmons
Jim Moyna
Margaret McEvoy
14
Margaret Meade
Maria Sullivan
Mary Haugh
Claire Buff
15
Liz Welsh
Barbara Graham
Azure Cierro
Teri Fitzmaurice
16
Bridget Costiglio
Patricia Dente
Aileen Ryan
Saisha Gotay
17
CariAnne Zimny
Krista Brown
Lauri Griffith
Jessica Iannelli
Jamie McGuinniss
4
11
18
Annunciation Players
19
20
Mary McCusker
Ali O’Brien
Silvana DeFrancis
Christina D’abbraccio
21
Robin Spillane
Charlie Zegers
Maria Neglia
Desiree Vacca
22
Katie Gelosa
Mary Tomkins
Jack Kathsihtis
Catherine Mascia
23
Jeannie Rocque
Martine Loughran
Michele Scanlon
Suzanne Flynn
24
Christine Pilone
Patricia Rutledge
Susan Recine
Jessica Iannelli
Gloria Alves
28
Jennifer Downes
Nelson Carreira
Alison Daniel
Danielle Bonner
29
30
Claudia Mauro
Ken Greehan
Robin Randolph
Hilda Gonzalez
MAY 1st
Oonagh McElhatton
26
27
Carla LaPietra
Christopher Taylor
Russell Deutschen
Vincent Castelli
Emily Crookston
Francesca Kolitsopoulos
Vanessa Castellano
Cindy Martyn
Nishamol George
NOON DISMISSAL
25
Shopping at Stew Leonard’s for Easter?
You can purchase gift cards and earn money for our school!
As in past years, the Annunciation Home School Association is selling gift cards to Stew Leonard’s.
Stock up now for all of your Easter purchases! For each gift card you purchase, Annunciation School
receives 10% of the total we purchase as a group, and you get the full value of the gift card. It really is as
easy as that!
If you wish to order one or more gift cards, please complete the bottom portion of this flyer and return it
to school with a check payable to Annunciation Home School Association, in an envelope marked
“Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards.” All gift card orders MUST be returned by Thursday, March
26 th . The cards can be sent home in your child’s homework folder or will be available for pick up at
school on Tuesday, March 31 .
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Please call Suzie Marley at 914-337-0337 for gift cards, to arrange a delivery if you are unable to pick up your gift
cards, or if you have any questions.
If you shop at Stew’s, please consider buying gift cards. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and the
money really helps our school!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to receive your gift cards via your child’s homework folder, please be
advised that Annunciation School and the H ome School Association will not be
responsible for any lost or m isplaced cards. If you select this option, please sign the
acknowledgement below.
Name _________________________________________________ Phone ___________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________
Child’s name _________________________________ Class ________ Check # _______________
----Stew Leonard’s Gift Cards: $100 minimum per card, up to $500 on a card----
Total amount: $___________ All on one card
OR
Number of $100 cards __________
__________________________________________________________________________________
____ Send gift card via folder. Signature ________________________________
____Will pick up gift card.
Volunteers Needed for the
LADIES’ GUILD Annual Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Saturday, March 28th
Sunday, March 29th
To help set up and wrap baked items from
11:00am – 5:00pm
To help sell after the 5:00pm Mass
To help sell items following the Sunday Masses:
7:30am, 9:00, 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45pm
Please drop off baked goods to the
Annunciation School Gym (St. Eleanora’s entrance)
on Saturday, March 28th between 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Introducing Gluten-free,
Nut-free and Low-fat
baked goods!!!
We will showcase Easterthemed baked goods.
The class with the greatest
participation wins a pizza lunch!!!!
Remember to sign in after you drop
off your baked goods in the gym.
Any questions please call Robin Spillane at 787-8725 or Lisa Sohr at 787-8336.
Complete this form and return it to school in an envelope marked Palm Sunday Bake Sale by March 26th or email
your availability to [email protected] or [email protected]
Name______________________ Tel #_______________________
Email______________________
I would like to volunteer to help (Please check):
Saturday, March 28th:
Sunday, March 29th:
11:00 to 1:00pm
5:00 to 6:30pm
9:30 to 11:00am
1:00 to 3:00pm
11:00 to 12:30pm
3:00 to 5:00pm
12:30 to 2:00pm
You will receive an email to confirm what time you have been scheduled.
Please join us
on Wednesday, March 25th
for a special mass
at 7:30PM in the Church for
The Feast of the Annunciation
and also for the
Knights of Columbus Founder
Fr. McGivney.
THE ANNUNCIATION PLAYERS
present
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
&
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
8:00PM in the
Annunciation School Auditorium
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL BY DICK MONACO
To purchase tickets, please complete the form below
and return to the School in an envelope marked “Love Boat”
Tickets will be sent to your home, not given out at school.
Please indicate your address below. NO RESERVED SEATING.
Complimentary Refreshments • Wine & Beer Cash Bar
For information, call 914-337-3465 or email [email protected]
*Not recommended for children under 5
Please make check payable to “Annunciation Church”
Return to the school office in an envelope marked “LOVE BOAT”
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________________________________________________________
 Friday, April 24 : _______ # adults @$15 each, _____# children @ $5 each (age 12 and under)
 Saturday, April 25 : _______ # adults @$15 each, _____# children @ $5 each (age 12 and under)
Total # of Tickets __________
Total enclosed $____________