PARENT NEWS/Reminders:

• Many students have been asking about wearing shorts to school.  Please remember that the school recommendation is that students can wear shorts when temperatures are around 70 degrees.  This week, I told the entire student body that I would not expect to see shorts and sandals until temperatures are consistently reaching those temperatures.  There has also been discussion about girls wearing Capri pants versus boys wearing long shorts….  Please just use your best judgment.  I reminded my own boys of what the principal said during announcements!  I face the same questions you do!  J
• The Knights of Columbus All You Can Eat Fish Fry will be held at church this Friday, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  The Knights support our school very generously; please consider supporting their dinner!  I am sure it will be a great one!
• On March 27^th the 7^th graders will present the Stations of the Cross in mime at 10:00 am.
• The Community Action Center has a variety of services available to low-income children and their families.  They have scholarships available for sports organizations such as soccer, baseball, softball and gymnastics.  Please see the enclosure for more details.
• Spring Break begins Monday, March 30.  School resumes Tuesday, April 7.

STUDENT NEWS:

• Today the 7^th graders participated in the National History Day Regional Competition.  The competition was held at Mankato State University;16 students created projects.   The theme of this year’s History Day is “The Individual in History: Action and Legacy.”  The projects will be on display at school following the competition.
• Mark your calendars: Wednesday, March 25, the 6^th grade class will present The Wizard of Oz at 7 pm in the gym.  Everyone is invited to attend!  Refreshments will be provided.  Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost.
• There is still room in Cory Johnson’s basketball clinic.  It will be held Saturday morning, April 11.  The clinic for 4^th – 7^th grade girls will be 8:30 – 10:00; the clinic for 4^th – 7^th grade boys will be 10:30 – 12:00.  The cost is $15 per participant.  Each athlete is encouraged to bring a friend to participate.  To sign up, please call the school office at 645-8136.
• As a service project, the 7^th graders are collecting money for the local food shelf until March 27.

NURSING NOTES:

• 6^th Grade Parents: Please return your student’s immunization records as soon as the 7^th grade requirements have been met.  If possible, complete this before summer vacation to avoid last minute rush and phone calls from 2 nurses.
• Preschool Parents: Remember preschool screening is required for all students entering Kindergarten in Minnesota and we at St. Dominic follow the same guidelines.  If your child has not been screened, call Mary at 645-1200 to schedule an appointment.  I will obtain results from screening done in Northfield.  If your child is screened in another district, you will need to get the information to St. Dominic School.

LITURGY SCHEDULE:

• The 7^th Grade class will be leading Mass on Thursday, March 26.
• The 6^th Grade class will be leading a prayer service on Holy Thursday, April 9^th.

MARCH	APRIL	MAY
Mar. 12 – Alum. can collection	April 6 – No School, Teacher Workshop	May 2/3 – First Communion
Mar. 25 – 6th Grade Play Performance	April 7 – School resumes	May 6 – 2 hour Early Release
Mar. 27 – End of 3rd Quarter	April 9 – Alum. can collection	May 14 – Alum. can collection,
Mar. 30 – April 6 – Spring Break	April 10 – No School/Stations @ noon	May 25 – No School, Memorial Day
	April 14, 15, 21, 22 – MCA tests
	April 21 – DARE Graduation, 1:30 pm
	April 30 – Spring Concert

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