Dear St. Juliana Parents:
The Washington DC trip with the eighth grade class was amazing! The students and faculty had a wonderful time experiencing the wonders of Washington, Philadelphia, and Gettysburg. I look forward to the wonderful experience our future eighth grade students will have on this trip.
There will be some changes within the teaching staff of St. Juliana School next fall. As you know, our seventh grade teacher Mrs. Rodriguez is expecting her second child. She will be devoting her time to fulltime motherhood next year. We will keep her in our thoughts and prayers as she moves on to be with her family. We are currently searching for a highly qualified teacher to lead our vision of the Junior High Math program. There will also be a switch of two teachers within the school. Mrs. Tapia will move to fifth grade and Mrs. Ritter will take over Kindergarten. Mrs. Ritter developed our kindergarten program and was the first Kindergarten teacher at St. Juliana. They have my sincere gratitude for their support and flexibility.
Registration for newly accepted and returning students is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23rd from 2-7PM. Annual recap statements will be mailed within the next week reflecting accounts as of April 30th. Any outstanding balances must be cleared by May 16th in order to qualify for early registration. Registration packets for 2012-2013 will be sent home on May 17th. Early registration is only available for those who have met all their commitments for the year. Vicki Marsha will be here on May 29th from 2-5:30PM for new uniform sales.
Tuition for the coming year will increase by $10 per month per child. My sincere thanks go to Father Frank for his generous increase of parish financial support to the school. The monthly special collection has been a tremendous help.
The month of May is overflowing with events and preparations for the end of the school year. First Communion, Mothers’ Day, May Crowning, Book Fair, Jog-A-Thon, Golf Tournament, field trips, Spring Sing, Student Council elections, athletic awards, and finally, Memorial Day make the month more than full. Please check the calendar for dates and events that affect your particular family.
Let us remember that the month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. She is our model for acceptance of God’s will and strength in our convictions as parents, and for our children. The Rosary is her prayer. Please pray it with your family during the month.
God bless you,
Manuel Gonzales, Jr. M.A.