In this world we may not do great things, but we can do small things with great love.

-Mother Teresa

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Dear Parents,

We have begun our forty days of Lent. We discuss with the students the Lenten traditions of prayer and alms-giving. This is a great time for you to be the role-model as you lead your children and tell them about the benefits and blessings of prayer. We pray in thanksgiving for each new day; we pray in thanksgiving for our families and our community members. Fr. Bob reminded us at family mass to take the time to pray before we rush in to the next task or project. We are all very busy. Perhaps the only time you have to pray is on the way to or from school. Then that's a great time. Invite the Lord into your car, pray with your child. When we pray, we realize that we are not alone - we are responding to God's invitation of friendship and we become more aware that He is the source of grace that helps us through each day.

22010-2011 Registration News

Your registration packets for the 2010-2011 are enclosed. On Sunday, March 7th, we will be present after both masses to register current students. You
must be current with your payments, tuition and fundraisers in order to register for the next school year. You may also complete the forms and attach the registration check and turn your registration into the office.

On March 15th, we will open enrollment to new parish and Rainbow parish families. As I informed you last week, we have conducted more tours this year that ever before. Many, many families have signed 'intent to register' forms. Please complete your registration in a timely fashion.

Mark Your Calendars

• Parent Association Meeting March 3rd at 6:00 p.m.
  Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye...this is the "State of the School" information night. Learn about our budget, how we calculate tuition, why we need fundraisers. How is our PTA doing? What is Fair Trade chocolate? This is the time to hear all the answers.


• Candy Sale: Begins March 5th
  Remember, the Fair Trade Chocolate is coming home March 5th! It is time to sell, sell, sell. I can tell you having eaten many bars of this chocolate (Madelein was selling the same chocolate for Holy Names), it is absolutely delicious, silky smooth, yummy chocolate. Also tell your buyers that we are helping not only our school, but our global community. We are partnering with Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade and Devine Chocolate who in turn partner with small holder cocoa producers in West Africa.


• Auction
  Sail Away! Cruise into the auction on March 20th and enjoy a fabulous evening as you support the school. The auction invitation is in this communication envelope. Invite your friends and family. Fill in their names and return the form and payment in the communication envelope.

Accreditation
St. George School has maintained its accreditation status!

Welcome 2009 - 2010 School Year
Our mission statement calls on us to "..come together with a shared sense of purpose to live our lives as Jesus did".

Pledge to the Miracle Gym
Will you join our school families with a pledge to the Miracle Gym?

Accreditation Process
A copy of the summary report for the Accreditation Commission for Elementary Schools.

Preserving the Miracle
We must demonstrate care and responsibility for our Miracle Gym.