1.   A special word of gratitude to Father Babowitch, our staff, and students for
     the many fun activities that were participated in and cheered on by a very
     spirited group today.  From the musical chairs, to the Pre-K & K "Dance
     Party" to the afternoon Volleyball competition, it was a fun-filled day. 
2.  Tomorrow at our first Friday Masses, the students will have their throats
     blessed to honor the gift of healing that St. Blaise, Bishop & martyr, had
     when he cured a young lad who was choking on a fishbone. Our PreK and K 
     students will have their throats blessed between the 8 A.M. and 9 A.M.
     Masses.  At lunchtime the students will receive an ice cream treat!
3.  Grades 7 & 2 may bring in orders for hot dogs/chips ($1.50) tomorrow for
     their lunches on Tuesday. 
4.  A reminder that Monday we do not have school as it is the Pastor's Holiday.
     (Father usually takes Easter Tuesday, but not this year.) The Archdiocese
     advised us that if there is an EAGLES victory, whatever day is planned for a
     parade, will be a school holiday.
5.  A reminder that the students are encouraged to wear their favorite
     team's attire/colors and bring in a can or package of soup that should be
     deposited at whatever entrance the students come into the school. This
     makes it easier/safer than bringing down heavy boxes of soup from the
     classrooms.  After they are boxed and loaded on to our van, they will be
     transported to the Holy Redeemer Food Cupboard!  This generous gesture is
     always greatly appreciated by those who will benefit from your kindness.
6.  Our students have written "Angel" cards to our Police, Fire Fighters, and
     Troops this past week.  They will be dropped off at the 8th District and Fire
     Station on Comly with baskets of Girl Scout Cookies and Dunkin' Donut Gift
     Cards.  These First Responders are always there when we need them and we
     owe them our prayers for their safety, our gratitude, and absolute respect!
7.  If anyone has an address for anyone in the military to receive their well-
     deserved share of the cookies, as well as other helpful items, please send it
     in or email me ASAP. TY!
8.  Parent Communication Folders will be sent home next week.  Go EAGLES!

Vince Lombardi's First Rule: "The harder you work, the harder it is to
                                                   surrender."