Newsletter 4/3/25
- Monica Wingard
- 7 days ago
- 5 min read
Principal's Message - TRAFFIC TROUBLE 🚗🚨
Dear St. George Families,
PARENT TRAFFIC has been terrible lately! So many parents are doing their own thing, oblivious of other cars, and not following the rules causing back-ups, cutting each other off, and double parking with kids running into the road. I saw two near misses this week alone between cars, and I saw a few cars cut too close to kids! SLOW DOWN PEOPLE
SCHOOL starts at 7:55. PLEASE PLAN YOUR MORNING so you can be at school by 7:45! Give your child a moment to relax and visit with friends on the playground before school starts. Running in at the bell or right after causes stress for your child and the teacher who has already started the day.
Waking kids' brains up before school is crucial for optimal learning and academic performance because it helps them be more alert, focused, and receptive to information, leading to better memory and learning capabilities.
RULE # 1 DROP OFF ONLY HAPPENS at the main building. Not Kinder!
YELLOW CURBS are drop off/pick up and go: a two minute or less transaction.
PARENTS/Grandparents may not park out FRONT on the yellow curb indefinitely. Some come an hour early and sit there hogging up the curb until 3:15 causing back-ups. We have plenty of neighborhood parking AWAY from the yellow zones. The church has a whole empty lot. If you want to come early, PARK ELSEWHERE and walk. This is especially true if you have a child on patrol who isn’t free until 3:15.
The teachers have committed to getting all kids out at the door 3:00-3:05. They will be out in force daily starting today, reminding parents about the traffic rules, and keeping PARKED cars moving. It’s not just about you: other people want to pick their kids, too!
At 3:00, if the kids see their car, they are to load immediately and go home. If not, they wait out front looking for your car.
Any car parked on Dawson or 13th has until 3:05 to grab their child. If their kids are not out, then the parents will be asked by the teachers to drive around the block to allow a family who is ready to grab their kids go! Long term parkers are slowing down the whole process!
In the AM- Beat the traffic and come between 7:40-7:45 and let your child play on the playground for free.
In the PM, Be prepared to drive around the block if you child is not out and ready to go. If you want to park, then go to the church, go to 12th or go up in the neighborhoods and walk enjoying the spring flowers
🏐 CYO Volleyball – Playoffs & Shoutouts
Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteer coaches!
4th Girls: Mary Corrales, Alen Cabral, Gough Chan
5th Girls: Mary Ligot, Jenna Williams, Maria Espirito
6th Girls: Rachel Hunter
7th/8th Girls: Estrada Colon, Richard Cassell
7th/8th Boys: Nia Camilon
Playoff Schedule:
7th Grade Girls:
Game 1: Sunday (4/6) @ 2:15 PM vs Our Lady of Fatima @ St. Catherine’s
If win: Game 2 on 4/12
8th Grade Girls:
Game 1: Saturday (4/5) @ 2:00 PM vs St. Al/St. John @ Seattle Prep
If win: Game 2 on Sunday (4/6) @ 2:15 PM @ Our Lady of the Lake
7th/8th Grade Boys:
Game 1: Saturday (4/5) @ 11:30 AM vs Christ the King @ St. Louise
If win: Game 2 on Sunday (4/6) @ 5:30 PM @ Our Lady of Guadalupe
🏃♂️ CYO Track & Field – Join the Team!
Track & Field practices have started! Look out for emails from Coach Ai.
Registration open through April 11, 2025
Now open to 3rd Graders too!
🎓 Parent Education Nights
Monday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM – How to Pay for College Event details
Back by popular demand
Hosted by Nick Kovich (New York Life)
Wednesday, April 30 @ 6:30–8:00 PM – Creating a Culture of Belonging RSVP here
In the School Hall with Dr. Caprice Hollins
Hope-focused talk on social justice, connection & resilience
Inspired by Pope Francis' Jubilee Year of Hope
Read More about this presentation
🌱 Spring Events & Volunteer Needs
Thursday, April 10 – Planting Day
K–8 will plant crops for the school garden
Wear jeans & t-shirts + bring extra garden shoes
Friday, April 11 – Mariners Day + Soup Lunch
Wear Mariner gear + bring $1 for Catholic Relief Services
No hot lunch that day; only soup & rolls provided
Preschool–4th: One 8 oz. can of tomato soup (due April 10)
5th–8th: One dozen rolls (due April 8–10)
Friday, April 11 @ 6:00 PM – Living Stations & Lenten Soup Supper
5th grade performance
Volunteers needed:
20 non-meat soup chefs
10 helpers
⏳ Service Hour & Annual Fund Reminders
Statements go home this week.
30 Service Hours due April 30, 2025
Unserved hours billed at $30/hour
Need hours?
Sign up for Day of Service (April 5)
Check other school volunteer opportunities here
Need volunteer for Lenten Soup Lunch Helper (During School Hours) sign up NEW
📅 Important Dates to Remember School Calendar
Fri., April 4 – Half Day Meet Up RSVP NEW
Sat., April 5 – Day of Service
Mon., April 7 – 2024-25 Yearbook photo submission due find links here
Mon., April 7 @ 7:00 PM – College Planning Zoom
Tues., April 8 @ 7:00 PM – Parents Club (on Teams)
Tues-Thur., April 8–10 – 5th–8th Grade: Lenten Soup Lunch donation bring 1 dozen dinner rolls
Thurs., April 10 – Planting Day (wear jean+extra shoes), Preschool–4th: Lenten Soup Lunch donation bring 8 oz tomato soup
Thurs., Apr 10 @ 2PM - Zumba before pickup RSVP NEW
Fri., April 11 – Mariners Day $1+ Soup Lunch + Living Stations @ 6:00 PM
Thurs., April 17 – 🥣 Rice Bowls – Return by Holy Thursday
Fri., April 18 – Lenten Kindness Donations Garage Sale items due at drop off at School Hall Flyer here
Fri., April 18 – Jogathon T-shirt & Yearbook Cover Drawing Contest Due Flyer here NEW
Fri., April 18 – Good Friday Stations of the Cross (8:30 AM)
April 21–25 – Easter Vacation
Wed., April 30 @ 6:30 PM – Creating a Culture of Belonging w/ Dr. Caprice Hollins
Sun., April 20 – Easter Sunday & Fr. Scott’s Birthday 🎉
May 5–10 – Just Me Apparel – School Uniforms Sale (early order bonus!)
Additional Information
Holy Names Summer Camps 2025 for young women entering Grades 4 through 8 more info here.
Spring Camp & Summer Camp offered by Watts Basketball
Your Sister in Christ,
Monica Wingard
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