Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

CAST PARTY & SCHOOL PICNIC

When: May 30, 2009

Where: Desert House- Franciscan Sisters

Time: 3:00 – 5:30p.m.

Menu: Potluck- You will be assigned an area.

Beer and wine will be permitted- paper plates, cups, silverware and napkins will be provided.

Name:_______________________________

Number attending:____________

I will be willing to assist with:

_________ Set up- Time to be there is 2:00p.m.

__________ Clean up afterwards.

May 6, 2009

To: Parents of Children at Franciscan Cre-Act School

From: Mother Janice Otis

Principal

Play time is coming closer and closer. Will we be ready???

All ads without exception are due by 3:15p.m. On Friday- May 8^th. Everything will go to the printers on Monday.

Posters are ready to be picked up and placed. If you have need for one check at office. Tickets are ready for sale now. The prices are:

·         Adults- $7.00

·         Seniors- $5.00

·         Child- $3.00

Parents will only need to buy one ticket for each parent. This will be good for all or any of the performances.

HEADS UP:

Friday night your child will have a schedule for play practice for Frazier Hall in their backpacks. Please be sure to read and familiarize yourself with it.

PARENT'S MEETING:

The last meeting of the parent group will be on May 14^th at 7:00p.m. There are quite a few odds and ends to be talked about!

1.      Classroom breakdown for next year. 2. Cast and end of year school picnic. 3. Play performances and responsibilities. And more.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION:

Good news- 43 students are already registered for the next school year. The Pre-K is full, although we can open up two more slots. Kindergarten- Full- 1^st Grade 1 slot left- 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th a few slots in each grade- 5^th and 6^th have three slots left.

I will be attending Sister Paul Mary's Final Vow Celebration in Connecticut on June 7^th. This is an occasion to celebrate.

The week of May 13th-25^th there will be a young man visiting the Franciscan Center here in Pocatello. He will be doing some clean up and maintenance work in school and on the grounds at times during the week.

REMEMBER: ADS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY. WE NEED ALL WE CAN GET.

March 31, 2009

Dear Parents,

School is up and running after that long Spring Break. Home all of you had a restful and relaxing time. The snow, rain and ice didn't help much did it?

Now for some relatively good news. Registration is now open for present students attending Cre-Act. If the number of students entering the 6^th grade is the same number that are in 5^th now and the same number of 4^th graders will go into 5^th then we are positive there will be a 6^th grade here next year. Registration will be held for the general public the 2^nd and 3^rd week of April. This will also include in-coming 6^th graders.

Present students at Cre-Act will be given the chance for the slots so we are asking that you return your registration blanks no later than Monday, April 6^th. After this time the slots will be open to new students.

The Pre-School is filling up fast so any new registrations need to be in.

The Chair-ity Auction netted a few dollars over $14,000. Great job done by all.

COMING EVENTS:

·         April 7^th – Parent meeting at 6:30p.m. Need it at this time because of other commitments of faculty and myself.

·         Week of April 13th- I.R.I.'s and beginning of I.S.A.T. Testing.

·         Time off to celebrate the Easter Season- April 9, 10 and 13.

·         April 14, 15, 16^th Sister Janice will be in Boise to give presentations to the Serve Idaho State Commission and State Department of Education Title I Conference.

·         April 17 to 24^th, Sister Janice will be in Connecticut for meetings.

PLAY:

We need all to sign somewhere on the list on the bulletin board in school for the different jobs. The play will be discussed at length at the Parent Meeting and the days your child will perform will be announced.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

March 11, 2009

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for a wonderful, successful Chair-ity Auction. The final amount is not in yet from D.L. Evans Bank but the estimate is close to $13,000. This is more than last year. Good Job by All.

Remember:

No school tomorrow the 12^th or Friday the 13^th. Sign up for Parent Teacher's Conferences. School resumes on the 16^th.

Spring Play:

We will be sending home the assistance jobs for the play next week. Please be aware that we need help in stage management, building sets, costumes, make-up, public relations, ticket sales etc… Look over the jobs- sign up for what you want and return to the office.

Also, it has come to my attention that plastic, forks, spoons, knives and napkins are being provided for the children at lunch from the faculty and staff's materials. Your children need to bring their own utensils and napkins. The tuition payments barely cover teacher's salaries- there isn't any operating budget for the lunch time.

I will see most of you, if not all, at Parent Teacher's Conferences.

Your Grateful Principal,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

February 20, 2009

CHAIR-ITY AUCTION: Just two weeks until Chair-ity Auction. Have you made all your contacts for the Silent Auction or for a Chair? There are still a lot of businesses to be contacted. Tickets for the Dinner/Auction will be ready on Monday. Please Pre-sell as many as you can.

Once again:

Date: March 7, 2009

Place: Ramada Inn – Chubbuck

Time: 5:00p.m.- Browse

6:15p.m.- Dinner

7:15p.m.- Auction Begins

Donor, Description and Value of things donated for the Silent Auction need to be in the office by February 27^th.

For chairs that are donated the donor and a description of everything that is on the chair needs to be in the office no later than February 23^rd.

Committee Chairpersons please contact me for the job descriptions.

This FundRaiser should be lots of fun. Invite your relatives, friends, church members and co-workers for a night of laughter and entertainment.

ALBERTSON'S COMMUNITY PARTNER:

Albertson's still accepts Community Partner Cards. Every quarter the school receives a check from Albertson's based on the number of cards that were used at Albertson's in the quarter.

Please go on line or call the numbers that are on the attached sheet for Albertson's to re-link your Community Partner Card or ask for one.

TUITION: Payroll is due next Friday so please get your tuition payments in.

HOT LUNCH: If you might be interested in hot lunch for the children please sign the attached sheet and return ASAP.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.  Principal

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Dear Parents,

·         This week will be important for the school.

·         The one and only full parent meeting that will take place before our March 7^th Chair-ity

 Auction will be on Thursday night- February 12^th starting at 6:45p.m.

o   At this time the parents will receive assignments for the Auction and find out all the

 “ins and outs.”  Please call if you will not be at the meeting so you can get your assignments.

This fund raiser is one of the two major ones the school has. It is necessary to raise enough 

to allow us to continue operation.

·         Wednesday, February 11^th the school will celebrate Mother Dorothy's 89^th birthday.

Her birthday is actually the 10^th but she is not here that day. The children have made cards and

prepared a song. There will be a birthday cake at lunchtime.

·         Reminder- Tuition and Milk Payments are due now.

Back tuition (unless you are on a 12 month payment plan or have made special arrangements with me)

 is due now.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

January 23, 2009

Dear Parents,

The school is flying high right now. There are so many things to remember:

HEADS UP FOR:

January 26^th- Report Cards will be out.

February 10th- Life Skills Training for 4^th and 5^th Graders- Begins at 10:45a.m.

February 12th- Important Parent's Meeting- Chair-ity Auction will be explained.

February 16- President's Day- No School

March 7th- Chair-ity Auction at Ramada Inn- This is a very IMPORTANT fund raiser.

March 12^th & 13th- Parent Teacher's Conferences- NO SCHOOL THESE DAYS.

Good News: We think a place has been found for the Play. Keep in touch. If it works, the Play may be the second week in May.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY- Names of Companies and businesses that will donate chairs.  Also- list of items for Silent Auction- Parents/Others Need to sign-up for committees- There is not a lot of extra preparation except for soliciting chairs and items for donation and silent auction.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Dear Parents,

A Happy New Year to all of you. I hope all had a very good Christmas Season.

Just a little note to inform you of one change this week. I don't know what I was thinking when I said January 6^th would be the After Christmas Party. Please change this date to January 8^th.

Christmas Party:

Date: January 8, 2009

Time: 6:15p.m.

Where: Franciscan Cre-Act School

What: After Christmas School Party

What to bring: Potluck- Please make sure that there are some main dishes, salads, chips and desserts. Fried chicken and drink will be provided by the School.

The children will have an entertainment program for the parents.

See you Thursday, January 8 at 6:15P.M.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

HEADS UP!

Parents' Meeting Thursday December 11^th at 6:45p.m. The play and dates for Chair-ity Auction will be announced.

Friday, December 5, 2008

There are several up-coming events you need to be aware of:

December 11- Parent Meeting at 6:45P.M.

Child care will be provided.

December 12- Christmas Play at ISU starting at 12:30P.M. Children will eat lunch at !!:20a.m. And leave for ISU at 11:50a.m. Drivers will be needed. The play

lasts approximately one hour Charge will be $3.00 payable to Cre-Act School.

December 15th- Nutcracker Suite Performance for Grades 2,3,4 and 5 at Frazier Hall at 9:30a.m. Children leave school at 8:45a.m. Performance is free and

will last one hour. Drivers will be needed. Parking is free.

Please hand in your orders for school pictures otherwise they won't be ready for Christmas.

December tuition due before the 19^th of December.

Mathathon is still going- Now we have two that have turned in pledge money.

All for now.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

MEMO

December 2, 2008

Parents:

HEADS UP:

 Maggie Frei will be here tomorrow (Wednesday) morning for class pictures of Mrs. Hiller's and Mrs. May's classes.

 She will also take pictures of those who were absent and possibly re-take a few who weren't happy with their first pictures.

Please let me know if you absolutely want a re-take.

Thanks!

Sister Janice

For Your Information:

Since the Power Company has hooked up power to the two new houses behind the school, two answering machines (one brand new) have shorted out so

at present the school does not have an answering machine. You will need to call during school hours.

November 24, 2008

Dear Parents,

HEADS UP!

**Parents' Meeting Thursday December 11^th at 6:45p.m. The play and dates for Chair-ity Auction will be announced.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

November 18, 2008

To: All Franciscan Cre-Act Parents

From: Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

Thanks to all Parents who came for Parent Teacher Conferences and visited with me. I appreciate all of you.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·         All wreath orders are due by Wednesday the 19^th. Orders will not be accepted after Wednesday.

·         St. Jude's Mathathon booklets and pledge money are due Friday. This is the final date. The school is not doing too well on this so far.

·         Eye testing by the Health Department will be this Friday the 21^st starting at 9:15a.m.

·         School pictures will also be taken this Friday beginning after the opening morning session. These will be ready before Christmas.

·         Wednesday- November 26th- Breakfast for parents of school children prepared and served by the faculty beginning at 7:30a.m. Return your sheets with the number that will be attending so we have a count.

·         REMEMBER- ONLY A HALF DAY SESSION ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH- School will dismiss at 11:45a.m.

November 12, 2008

Dear Parents,

Special Events Coming Up:

·         Parent Teachers’ Conferences.

Thursday 1:00pm-8:30pm.

Friday- 9:00am- till finished.

All parents MUST make appointments with teachers and myself even if it is outside the scheduled time.

·         Wednesday, November 26^th- Breakfast for parents and students starting at 8:00am at the school. Please fill out attached sheet and return so we can have a count. Include your child in the number to attend.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·         St. Jude’s Mathathon pledge monies, Math booklets and order forms for prizes are due on Monday, November 17^th for grades K-4. Fifth graders weren’t included this year.

·         All wreath order forms are due in office by November 17^th- Monday. Orders can not be placed after this date.

REMEMBER: This is our biggest fundraiser this fall.

·         December 10 or 11^th- Children’s Matinee “Ben’s Christmas Carol” at Stephen’s Performing Arts Center- $3.00 fee per student.

BAD NEWS:

Frazier Hall and Goranson Hall at the University are not available for our play this year. We now are looking for another place to hold the performances. This High School auditoriums are two expensive to rent for the amount of time we need them. Any suggestions will be welcomed.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal

November 7, 2008

Dear Parents,

Things are quieting down a little after a very successful Speech Festival. Thank you to all who helped make this event special.

Just a few announcements:

·         November 10th is the final deadline for us to submit the numbers and kinds of wreaths to be ordered. PLEASE HELP- the school needs this fund raiser. The wreaths and other decorations are beautiful and will last a long time. The principal's salary and building rent have not been paid the past 4 months.

·         Today the St. Jude's Hospital Mathathon Math books were given to the children. The children can get pledges for each problem that they do. The school will donate 5 cents for every problem each child does. There is a flyer with a booklet that contains possible prizes for the money they receive from the sponsors. This is one project where our children contribute for other children who are suffering from severe and sometimes debilitating illnesses.

·         Tuition is due by the 10^th of the month. Tuition bills were given out the first part of the week.

·         Parent Teachers' Conferences are scheduled next Thursday and Friday, November 13^th and 14^th. There will be NO SCHOOL or After School Program these days. Appointments need to be made for parents to see your child's teacher(s) and myself. Times are Thursday from 1:00pm on and Friday beginning at 9:00am.

·         IRI Tests will be given next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please try to have your children here. If they are ill they will have to take their test when they return.

·         REMINDER: It's getting cold outside these days. Have your child wear warm jackets, hats and gloves/mittens.

·         Milk bills will be processed now also. There are still outstanding milk bills from September. Please make sure you have paid your.

This is a very busy time. I truly appreciate all the help that spouses, parents, grandparents and others are giving us. Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Sister Janice Otis, F.S.E.

Principal