Mrs. Barton

In case you missed it, the following items were sent home in "backpack" mail this week: Mothers' Club Information sheet, Track-a-Thon packet, Athletic Wear order sheet, Back to School Night letter, tuition, FSP September and October lunch order forms, Chess Club and Young Rembrandts sign-up, and Saint Juliana Parish Garage Sale flyer.

From the Saint Juliana Parish Bulletin, August 29, 2010:

It’s been a long, hot summer for all of us. It’s also been a painful summer for many of our teens. In an attempt to help our young people deal with some of life’s difficult times, St. Tarcissus Parish will host the “Northwest Side Parent Circle,” open to all Northwest side parents of children from 5th grade thru Sophomore year of high school. These open forum sessions will seek to foster a deeper sense of parent support. They will offer positive, uplifting ways to enhance the family experience during these challenging times for raising children while also providing a time and place to deal with questions that often frustrate the most dedicated of parents.

Life long Northwest side resident, St. Tarcissus parishioner and mother of two recent St. Tar’s graduates, Dr. Jennifer La Civita, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, will lead these parent sessions which will offer a relaxed environment meant to foster encouragement, empowerment, and hope to parents. Sessions are free and donations are welcome. The first “Northwest Side Parent Circle” session will take place in the auditorium of St. Tarcissus School, 6040 W. Ardmore on Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Future sessions are planned for the first Tuesday of each month.

For more information, contact St Tarcissus Pastor Father Dan McCarthy at 773 .763.8228 or St Tarcissus Catholic School principal Roy Hecker 773.763.7080.

Click on Mrs. Granata's webblog to enjoy scenes from the first day of school!

Welcome back Saint Juliana School students and families! Tomorrow marks a day of new beginnings, new friends, new experiences, and new learning for our Catholic School community. May God bless us in our journey together.

Officer Ray Ranne, a member of the Chicago Police Department's Office of Preventative Programs, will speak about this pertinent subject on Wednesday, May 19, at 7PM in our school gym.

This meeting is open to all parents who wish to learn more about the dangers of the internet, texting, as well as the legal implications.

If you have a particular question that you would want Officer Ranne to address, please email me or the assistant principal and it will be addressed that evening.

Saint Juliana School appreciated all the choir members today with an out-of-uniform pass and thanks from students and staff. We are grateful for their beautiful voices when we celebrate Mass each Wednesday.

On Friday, May 14, the eighth grade students will be leading our school in a Tribute to Mary. Congratulations to the May Crowning Court: Emily Bernath, Rachel Gotsch, Michael Jimenez, Claire Murphy, Brendan Stauton, and Ryan Young; and to Emily Okrzesik who will crown Mary. Please join us in the church at 2:00 P.M.

What a roaring success! Many thanks to all the student actors, actresses, and crew; director, choreographer, and parent volunteers.

Thank you Saint Juliana students and families for your participation in “Candy Day” today. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to support Misericordia Home.

Saint Juliana School will participate in "Candy Days" at lunch on Friday, April 23, to benefit Misericordia Home. Students may bring a donation (any amount). Each will receive a small token candy. Thank you for supporting this worthwhile cause.