New Computers!!! Jana Seifert, fourth grade student, gets a sneak preview of the new Apple computers hooked up and waiting for the first day of school. Our computer lab was completely redone with brand new, Apple I-Mac 21 inch flat screen computers. This purchase was funded entirely by the proceeds generated from this year's school auction. A special thank you to all parents, staff and friends who gave willingly of their time and effort to make this year's “Auction of Treasures” a huge success!

Check out the new computer lab during Open House hours, Friday, August 22 from 10am - 1pm and 5pm - 7pm.

What a neat sight (site)!! If you haven't checked out Phase One of our playground renovation, you need to do so. Over thirty volunteers comprised of parents, parishioners and friends of SBS gave of their time and talent on August 2 and 3, some working as many as 13 hours, to help with the installation. To date our investment amounts to just over $22,000, most of which, due to the volunteer help, was put into equipment. Solicitation for Phase Two funding is already under way and we hope that you too will consider supporting this major improvement program. More information on donating to Phase Two will be included with the September newsletter.

A few changes and items of interest are included in this special edition of our monthly newsletter!!

SPECIAL!!!

There will be a FREE hot lunch for all students on the first day of school, Monday, August 25.
Each student will receive 2 pieces of pizza and 2 snacks.
This is a big “ Welcome Back to School ” from our hot lunch program.

After School Care – Mrs. Snyder will be providing after school care again this year from 2:40– 5:30pm.
For more information call the school office or stop by.

Meet our Newest Staff Members:  

Mrs. Barbara Miklos, Grade One … a veteran teacher from St. Clement's School, began her teaching career in Winesburg. She began working at St. Clement's School in 1989 as their first all day Kindergarten teacher. She will put her primary teaching experience to good use as she becomes our first grade teacher. Mrs. Miklos is a graduate of the University of Akron and has taken post graduate classes at Ashland , Ohio State and Walsh universities. She is quite active in parish life as she has served as director of religious education for both St. Teresa, Brewster and Holy Trinity, Bolivar over a thirteen year span.  

Ms. Susan Triner, Middle School Team … also a veteran teacher from St. Clement's School, has teaching experience in grades four through eight. Ms Triner, a Walsh University graduate, has many years of experience in teaching science, math, history and religion to middle grade students. She will draw on that experience as she instructs our fifth through eighth graders in both science and history. She is active in her parish as a Eucharistic minister and a cantor.  

What do I do on the first day? Where do I go? Wow, did I forget that much over the summer?
Students are asked to report to school no earlier than 7:45a.m. Beginning at 7:45a.m. a teacher will be on duty to supervise students in the cafeteria; please report there. At 8:00a.m. classes will be dismissed in an orderly fashion to their respective rooms. No student should report to the classroom before 8:00a.m. unless instructed to do so by the classroom teacher. For students arriving after 8:00a.m., they should report directly to the classroom. The school day officially starts at 8:15a.m. (tardy bell) and begins promptly with prayer and morning announcements. At 2:40p.m. all student are dismissed according to their mode of transportation. Walkers and bus riders will use the 28 th street exit and car riders will exit using the south west door. Car riders will be escorted by a staff member to the west parking lot where cars should be parked.

School Uniform Questions Surface … At this time of year we often receive questions regarding proper school attire. Shorts, as illustrated in the LandsEnd catalog, can be worn through October 15 th . Preferred style: Uniform Pleated Front or Plain Front Blend Chino Short. Also acceptable is the LandsEnd Uniform Cargo Pocket Shorts. Please note that these cargo style shorts have a neat appearance so discretion should be used when shopping at other stores. For a close up look, visit their website at : www.school@landsend.com Not acceptable will be athletic shorts such as their Twill Sport Shorts. If you have any questions please call Mr. Otte.

Uniform Recycling Center – We have a lot of used uniform pieces for resale at the school. It has been organized and is very nicely displayed thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Linda Litman. If you would like to donate any items not needed any longer or if you are in need of some uniforms, please stop by the school Monday thru Friday between 8a.m. and 3p.m. These items are very reasonably priced and all proceeds will go toward Phase 2 of our playground.

BINGO KITCHEN WORKERS AND BAKERS FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2008

Pastor: Thomas Cebula Principal: Robert Otte Secretary: Rhonda Annen

Librarian: Jane Seifert Federal Milk Coordinator: MaryAnne Snyder

Building & Grounds Coordinator: Roland Wise PTO President: Susan Menches