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Wednesday Bulletin
June 4, 2008
(Please note: this is the last bulletin
of the school year,
a Summer Bulletin will be posted at the end of July) |
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Dear Parents,
As
we conclude another school year,
I want to express my sincere
gratitude to the faculty,
parents, and students for making
it a wonderful year. Hopefully
we will spend time relaxing,
resting, and enjoying family
activities together. Remember to
“Keep holy the summer,”
committed to attending Mass,
appreciating family and the
beauty of God’s gifts. As a
family, take time to serve
others by volunteering to assist
the elderly members of your
community or visiting a nursing
home and Our Daily Bread.
St. Patrick’s Prayer
May the wisdom of God instruct
me,
the eye of God watch over me,
the ear of God give me sweet
talk,
the hand of God protect me,
the way of God guide me.
Christ be with me.
Christ before me.
Christ in me.
Christ around me. Amen.
I
can never believe when another
school year has been completed.
I have to repeat many times,
“Summer is coming!” “Vacation
time is here!” I want to take
this last opportunity to thank
you for your active
participation and entrusting
your child to our care. A
special thanks to the CASPA
Board, School Board, and School
Finance Committee for their
leadership and advice throughout
the year. We will conclude on
Friday, June 6 with a Mass of
Thanksgiving at 9:30 a.m. in the
Cathedral followed by dismissal
at 10:30 a.m. at school. Our
partnership has enabled our
students to be enriched in
spiritual, intellectual, and
personal growth at the School of
the Cathedral.
We
don’t need to do great things to
give witness to the power and
blessings of the spirit in our
lives. We are gifts to one
another. Our faithfulness to the
power of God through the
ordinary events of each day is
the greatest witness we can give
to our community.
I
hope to see everyone at our
Family Picnic tomorrow evening.
It will be held rain or shine.
What a wonderful way to end the
school year! A summer of
activity, routine, and fun will
enhance your child’s learning.
Encourage your child to read and
practice math skills and share
knowledge with family
experiences. Don’t forget to
make God first in all your
summer plans.
My
prayer is that God bless you and
keep you safe. I bless you in
the protection of Mary, Our
Mother, until we gather again
for a new school year. Please
look for the summer mailing
around August 1st. Have a safe
and enjoyable summer. God bless
you!
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Sister Josephann Wagoner, SSND
Principal
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MARK
YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday,
June
4
11:45
a.m.
dismissal
Awards
Assembly
for
Grades
1-7
Last
day
for
CED
Thursday,
June 5
SCHOOL
CLOSED
for
Professional
Day
Family
Picnic,
6-8:30
p.m.,
rain
or
shine,
RSVP
by May
28th
Friday,
June 6
Closing
Liturgy,
9:30
a.m.
10:30
a.m.
dismissal-
No CED
Looking
Ahead
for
Next
Year...
Monday,
August
25
Grades
6-8,
8:00-11:45;
1/2
MWP,
8:30-10:30
Tuesday,
August
26
Grades
1-5,
8:00-11:45;
1/2
MWP,
8:30-10:30
Wednesday,
August
27
MWP-8,
8:00-11:45
Thursday,
August
28
MWP-8,
8:00-11:45;
Opening
Coffee
Friday,
August
29 &
Monday,
September
1st
SCHOOL CLOSED for Labor
Day
Weekend
Tuesday,
September
2
First
full
day
of
school,
MWP-8
Wednesday,
September
3
Back-to-School
Night
for
Grades
6-8
parents
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| SCHOOL NEWS! |
2008-2009 School Calendar
(click here)
2008-2009 Student Supply Lists
(click here)
Summer Math Requirements for students entering Grades 3-8 |
Calling All Class
Parents!
If you are interested in volunteering
to be a Class Parent next year, please email your name and child's grade
to Maura McCoy at
mccoymm@comcast.net
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2008-09
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEETINGS
The September Back-to-School meetings
are special. You will want to be there, not only because they are
REQUIRED,
but also because you do not want to miss out on what is happening in
your child’s life. Mark your calendar! Look carefully at the breakdown
of classes.
MEETING
DATES
ALL PARENTS are required to attend these
meetings. All meetings are at
the Parish Center at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3: Grades 6, 7,
& 8 parents only
Thursday, September 4: Grades 3, 4, & 5 parents only
Monday, September 8: Grades 1 & 2 parents only
Tuesday, September 9: MWP parents only
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 Save
the date...
Thursday,
August 28
Opening Day
Coffee
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Parish
Center
(Siblings welcome)
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Director
Needed:
We are currently searching for someone
to direct the Middle School Play for next year. If you are interested,
please send a note to Sr. Josephann.
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2008 New York
Trip
Join us for a day in New York City,
Saturday, November 8th,
Look for details coming this Fall. In the meantime, mark your calendars
so you don’t miss the fun! Any questions call Deborah Buttarazzi
410-532-2175 or Jamie Seymour 410-296-0590
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New Buddy Program
Co-Chairs Needed
CASPA is seeking co-chairs for the New
Buddy program, welcoming new students and parents to the School of the
Cathedral over the summer. If you are interested, please contact Chris
Kearney, 410-532-0196, or Lisa Hudson, 410-321-0312.
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 CASPA
Presents…
Innisbrook
School Supply Sale
Now–June 30, 2008
Beginning May 15, you may order your
school supplies for next year online!! Place all orders online between
May 15 and June 30. Go to
www.Innisbrook.com or call 1-800-334-846. Click on the School
Supplies link. Enter our school # 10448. Order the Back-To-School Pack
for your child’s class for school year 2008/09. Your child’s
Back-To-School Pack will be shipped directly to your home in August.
Questions, contact Patty Darby at
SPDarby@comcast.net
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The
School of the Cathedral Family Picnic
When: Thursday, June 5
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Place: School Circle
Cost: $10 per person, maximum $40 per
family
Reservation forms are due by Thursday,
May 29th!
• Pit Beef • Grilled Chicken • Hamburgers • Hot Dogs • Salads •
Popsicles • Dessert • Lemonade & Ice Tea provided by “Pep’s Catering”
Come welcome summer! Questions: contact
Mary Miller 410-464-4117
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View Pictures from some of our recent
events!
Halloween Parade!
Grandparents and Special Friends
Day!
Cathedral Open |
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 THANK
YOU!
THE
2008 CATHEDRAL RENAISSANCE BALL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Co-Chairs for Cathedral Ball 2009:
Jamie & Dan Muhly and Tina & Rocco Bognet
See photos from the
2008 Ball
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  THANK
YOU!THE 14TH ANNUAL
CARDINAL CUP
to benefit Mother Seton Academy
was a GREAT success!
See photos from the 2008 Cardinal Cup
Bill Danielewski of WGD Action
Photo was on campus Saturday to photograph the 14th Cardinal
Cup. Bill has loaded over 900 photos on his website-www.WGDActionPhoto.com. On
his site, there is a Slideshow of all the images under the
Slideshow Tab and under the Online Proofing Tab you can view
individual images (password Cardinal), compare images to one another, share images
electronically with friends and family and order prints. Bill
can be contacted via email (www.wgdactionphoto@mac.com)
or cell (410-804-6434).
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Parent Access for Grades 3-8
Please Note:
PowerSchool’s Parent Access will close
for the summer by mid-June. Parent Access will re-open in October, 2008.
Parents should keep their usernames and passwords for next year.
Logging in to Power School
1. Type in
http://baltimore9.powerschool.com/public within the address bar of
your browser.
2. Type in your username and password exactly as given
to you.
3. Click the enter button.
Contact Miss White, cwhite@cmoq,
if you have lost or misplaced your user name and password.
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Box Tops for Education...
Do you have a
Box Tops pen pal?
Write a relative and ask them to save
Box Tops for you. What a great way to stay in touch and tell them about
your school!!
For more information contact Julie Marlowe at
410-828-4337.
A+ Bonus Bucks from Giant Food
Thank you to the 58 families that
designated the School of the Cathedral in the Giant Food A+ Bonus Bucks
program. Our school will receive $1,191.15 from your participation in
this year’s fundraising program.
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Stars
and
Stripes
News/
Middle School News
Points Update: The STARS are the winners!
STARS 2821
STRIPES 2039
The new team captains
for 2008-2009 are
Davis M.
for Stars and Ella C. for Stripes
Middle School Bowling Night
Middle School Lunch Exchange, February 2008
 
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CED- Cathedral Extended Day Program
The CED Tax ID # 52-0716698
Congratulations to Merrie Goodlander
(Cathedral ‘04) who is graduating this week from Mercy High School.
Merrie has been with us for two years, first as a volunteer and this
year as a group assistant. We will miss Merrie and wish her much success
at St. Joseph University in Philadelphia.
Registration forms for next year will be
mailed in early August. Be sure to return it by the due date, August
15th. If you are new to CED, your child will need a medical form. You
can request it now from CED using voice mail (410-464-4092) so that it
can be signed by your doctor this summer. This form is NOT the same as
the forms submitted to the school nurse.
Many thanks to all of the CED families
who so generously supported our program this year: The Fitzsimmons,
Fowlers, Comi-Morogs, Perrys, Smiths, and Phoebus’.
I hope you all have a happy and safe
summer!
If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Archer 410-464-4092. |
Our Daily Bread
Don't forget... the first Tuesday of each month (during the school year
for the school drop off site) is our day to donate
casseroles to Our Daily Bread.
Casseroles must be frozen! Frozen casseroles may be brought to
school on that day and the casseroles and other donated items will be
transported to Our Daily Bread. Casserole pans are available
in the school office.
Recipe for Hot Dogs and Baked Beans
1 10 oz. can tomato soup
2 packages hot dogs (cut into bite size pieces)
3 16 oz. cans baked beans DRAINED
1/3 package chili mix (at most)
1. Spray pan with “Pam.”
2. Mix all ingredients in pan.
3. Cover pan securely with aluminum foil (not plastic wrap)
4. Mark top of casserole with “CMOQ, date, Hot Dogs and Beans”
5. Place in a plastic bag and tie securely.
Casseroles must be frozen!
No baking is needed at home. These casseroles are heated thoroughly
before they are served.
Our Daily Bread Wish List
Lunch meats, Tuna Fish, Tea Bags, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Disposable
Razors, Aluminum Foil, Baby Food, Formula, Sugar, Baggies, Small
Toothpastes, Deodorant, shampoo, Paper Napkins
There are three drop-off points for everyone's convenience:
1. Cathedral School Circle (school days only) 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
2. Cathedral upper carpool parking lot 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
3. 103 Taplow Road 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
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• Weekly Bulletin:
On Wednesday of each week we send home a newsletter with each child. If
you would like to include information in the Weekly Bulletin, it must be
in the
school office by Friday of the week prior to printing. Send the
information
to the office addressed to Mrs. Sue
Seiler or e-mail your information.
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 The
Cathedral Spirit Cart
New Under Armour now in!
Lots of items that
are great for gifts!!
Our cart is open every Wednesday from
7:45-8:30 a.m. in the gym foyer for your
shopping convenience. Volunteers are welcome! If you'd like to help sell
our goods contact Mary Miller
410-464-4117.
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BAND
Summer Band
Clinic
The summer band clinic is offered
through our instrumental music program. It offers an opportunity
which is not available during the regular school year. Participation
in the summer program can make a real difference especially for
beginners.
The program will be conducted once
a week for six weeks on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45
a.m. starting on June 17 and ending on July 22nd. It will be held at
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 8501 Loch Raven Blvd. The cost is
$216 for the first child or $324 per family.
To register call 410-442-5804
If you are interested in joining the band,
please contact our Band Director by phone or e-mail
Emily Case, 443-632-6231 |
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- (check the news alert web page)
Please refer to the Students/ Parents Handbook & Directory on page 14.
Listen to WBAL-1090 AM and WLIF-102 FM. The School of the Cathedral follows the same procedure as the Baltimore County Public Schools for early dismissal or closing.
However, if Baltimore County is on a 2 hour late opening, Cathedral will open 1 hour
late. If Baltimore County opens 1 hour
late Cathedral will also open 1 hour late. When Baltimore County announces an early closing, Cathedral will close
accordingly:
1 hour early = 1:45 p.m.;
2 hours early = 12:45 p.m.;
3 hours early = 11:45 a.m.
In the event of an early closing, we do ask that you pick up your child/ren as close to the specified time as possible. Children will not be left unsupervised, but there will
be no Cathedral Extended Day (CED). Please do not call the School Office or the Parish Center.
SNOW
CLOSINGS E-MAIL ALERT
Since many parents work and do not have access to a
radio or television during the day, we suggest that you sign up with either
WBAL or Schools Out for an e-mail alert on Baltimore County school closings.
Here's how to sign up for Snow Closing Alerts:
For Schools Out go to
http://www.schoolsout.com
Click on "Services" from the menu across the top
Scroll down and select “School’s Out Basic”
which is a FREE e-mail alert service.
Step 1- “Choose the school you want to receive
e-mail notices from”-- Choose Maryland, then choose BALTIMORE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Step 2- Enter your e-mail address
Hit “Subscribe Me” button at the bottom and
you will be signed up
For WBAL go to http://www.thewbalchannel.com/closings/index.html,
scroll to the bottom and follow the directions for e-mail alerts from WBAL
also using Baltimore County Public Schools as the system for the alert.
CED SNOW POLICY
Important notice concerning early dismissal due to snow/inclement weather.
If Cathedral School closes early due to snow/inclement weather or other
emergency, CED will follow the same guidelines for dismissal, i.e., if
school closes 1 hour early, then CED will close 1 hour early and so forth.
If the snow continues or starts after school dismisses and we hear from
media reports or other parents that driving has become hazardous, your child
will be instructed to call and we ask that you come as soon as possible.
According to the handbook, parents are asked to listen to WJZ TV or other
local TV or radio stations for early closing information. Please have an
emergency plan in place for your child in case such a situation arises.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, call Mrs. Archer
410-464-4092. |
School Absences
Absences: If your child is going to be absent or late for school, a parent
must phone in by 8:10 a.m. each day of the absence with the reason for the
absence. Call 410-464-4100, select the option for the main office (#5) and
select the option to leave a message on the absentee line.(#1). Any absence
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Please Note: Entry Policy for Late
Students
Students are considered late if they are not in their homeroom by
the 8:10
a.m. bell. If your child enters the building at the bell, he/she is late
and will be required to sign in at the school office. If you are a parent
of a younger child, you may accompany him/her into the building and sign
in on the late sheet. Since attendance will be tracked electronically this
year, it is imperative that each child sign in so that all attendance is
accurate. Children arriving late who do not sign in will be marked absent
for that day. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO SIGN THE LATE
SHEET, please
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Morning Drop Off Reminders
During the morning drop off please remember to follow these rules:
• You may not drop off or pick up your children on Amberly Way for
any
reason. This has become a problem with some parents and poses a safety
risk.
• You may not stop and park your car. Please pull up, let your
children get
out, and continue on your way. If you walk your child in, please park your
car in the second lot beyond the numbered faculty spaces.
• You may not pass other cars in the car line. Please wait
patiently for the
car in front of you to pull out.
Thank you for being courteous to others and thank you for your cooperation |
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Forms Online
Online Forms-
Field Trip Permission Slip, Medication Authorization etc.
Internet
Acceptable Use Policy (PDF format)- Parent Consent
Internet
Acceptable Use Policy (PDF format)- Student Consent |
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Please pray for the repose of the souls
of the recently departed
Jerry McCarron
father of Kathleen Landers, 3A Teacher
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Soccer:
Looking Ahead...
There will be a coaches meeting on
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7 p.m. in the
Faculty Room. Coaches will be
sent a letter informing them of team assignments before hand.
Equipment will be handed out at that time.
Soccer Registration:
If any parent is not sure if they have signed their child up to play
soccer next year, PLEASE call the Athletic Office this week to
confirm. Teams will be made up shortly. Thank You to all Coaches... it
is with your help that we have a successful athletic program at the
school!
Have a Great Summer!
Athletic Office Phone:
410-464-4083
If you need to contact Mr. Edwards,
call the Athletic Office 410-464-4083 or send an e-mail to the
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Health News! |
It's
hard
to
believe
that
this
is the
last
notes
from
the
Health
Suite
for
2007-08!
The
illness
rate
had
been
low,
but
recently
there
have
been a
number
of
students
absent
with
various
illnesses.
A few
students
have
had
fevers,
headaches
and
sore
throats,
and
sometimes
a
cough.
Strep
throat
cultures
have
been
negative
for
theses
students,
so it
seems
to be
a
viral
illness.
2A
seemed
to be
particularly
affected
by
this.
There
was a
report
of
Mononucleosis
in 1C
late
last
week.
This
is a
viral
illness
that
is
characterized
by
fever,
a very
sore
throat,
enlarged
tonsils
and
lymph
nodes,
tiredness
and
sometimes
an
enlarged
spleen.
The
incubation
period
is 4
to 7
weeks
and it
is
unclear
how
long
one is
contagious
after
contracting
mono,
thus
students
are
not
kept
out of
school
once
the
fever
is
gone
and
they
are
feeling
well
enough
to
attend.
It is
transmitted
from
saliva
and
therefore
it is
important
that
we
remind
everyone
not to
share
drinks,
cups/glasses
or
utensils.
Conjunctivitis
(Pink
Eye)
has
been
reported
in 1B
and
MWPA.
The
Stomach
Virus
is
also
plaguing
a few
students.
My
wishes
to all
of you
for a
restful,
renewing
and
HEALTHY
summer!
I am available to answer any questions you may
have or to discuss any special needs or concerns in regards to your
child. Please remember that I cannot administer any
medication at school if you have not had the Authorization
for Administering Medication Form filled out and sent in. You can
click on the above link and download a copy of this form to give to your
doctor. You may call me, or leave a message on my voice mail 410-464-4113
if I am not in, or send an e-mail to the
School
Nurse.
- Kay Pulcinella, School Nurse |
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Enjoy Sunday Brunch
and Benefit the Cathedral!
On
Sunday, June 8,
VIN Restaurant will give the Cathedral
20% of sales from Sunday brunch
from Cathedral diners! Just identify
yourself as being with the Cathedral at VIN’s hostess stand and enjoy
Sunday brunch knowing that you are giving to the Cathedral at the same
time. Funds raised from the June 8th brunch will go towards the stained
glass windows, so that future generations may benefit from their
religious, artistic and educational value.
The Sunday, June 8th brunch will take
place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live
jazz music will be played during brunch.
VIN Baltimore is located just off the
Towson Circle at One East Joppa Road, #155; the phone number is
410-337-0797
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Youth Ministry Events
Baltimore Summer Work Camp
June 23–27. Students in 8th grade and High School will
be working throughout Baltimore City doing different Service
Projects. There are only 8 spots left. The cost is $150 for
the week.
SMILE
Work Camp August
4–8. Students in Middle School will have the opportunity to
complete service projects with other churches in the area.
Space is limited. There is now a waiting list.
Vacation Bible School– God’s Big Back Yard
August 11–15 in the Parish Center. For ages 4 to 7 years old.
Vacation Bible School is a Religious Education & Youth Program
for children. Each day we will have different themes that will
introduce your child(ren) to songs, arts & crafts, games and
Bible stories teaching them about God and their religion. Cost
is $35.00. For more information contact Sherri Rachuba at
410.464.4010.
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