STFOA Newsletter
Friday, April 26, 2024
Dear Families,
I just looked at our school calendar. In the three weeks since spring break, our kindergarteners went on a field trip to Seahurst Park, and our second graders visited St. James Cathedral. Our school choir sang at a 10:00 AM Sunday Mass, and we celebrated an all-school Mass on a Tuesday. Last night was Art and Music Night. Today, our second graders had a retreat in preparation for their upcoming first Communions, and six teams of fifth graders and one team of fourth graders competed in our school’s Battle of the Books competition. So many well-attended, enriching and blessed events!
Each event happened because there were adults willing to do more- teachers who planned, organized, gathered materials and prepared students, staff who took on extra work, and parents who came, volunteered and gave. All of these events were possible because adults showed up.
Showing up for your children matters. Your children notice. Even when they don’t tell you- your children appreciate it. Finally, it sends a message to your children that they are very important to you.
It is sometimes said that showing up is half the battle. I don’t know if that’s true- a lot needs to happen after you arrive- but I do know that showing up is the springboard from which almost everything else happens.
This is a very busy time of the year. A great deal has happened since spring break, and with your help, so much more is going to happen before the end of the school year. There’s Grandparent’s Day, our silent on-line auction and our live auction and gala, field day, Masses, eighth grade graduation and more. Thank you for continuing to show up and volunteering. Thank you for giving generously to our school.
Your showing up matters. We notice you. We appreciate you. Your willingness to give of your time and treasure lets us know that our school, our community and your child’s education are all important to you. Thank you.
Breathe. Pray. Show up. Be kinder than you think necessary. Thank you for being a community that rises. Reach out if you can help or need help.
Each event happened because there were adults willing to do more- teachers who planned, organized, gathered materials and prepared students, staff who took on extra work, and parents who came, volunteered and gave. All of these events were possible because adults showed up.
Showing up for your children matters. Your children notice. Even when they don’t tell you- your children appreciate it. Finally, it sends a message to your children that they are very important to you.
It is sometimes said that showing up is half the battle. I don’t know if that’s true- a lot needs to happen after you arrive- but I do know that showing up is the springboard from which almost everything else happens.
This is a very busy time of the year. A great deal has happened since spring break, and with your help, so much more is going to happen before the end of the school year. There’s Grandparent’s Day, our silent on-line auction and our live auction and gala, field day, Masses, eighth grade graduation and more. Thank you for continuing to show up and volunteering. Thank you for giving generously to our school.
Your showing up matters. We notice you. We appreciate you. Your willingness to give of your time and treasure lets us know that our school, our community and your child’s education are all important to you. Thank you.
Breathe. Pray. Show up. Be kinder than you think necessary. Thank you for being a community that rises. Reach out if you can help or need help.
Peace and blessings,
Rosemary Leifer
Rosemary Leifer
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