Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy New Year to you and your family, may God’s blessings be upon you in 2010! We are back from our nice Christmas break rested and ready to head into the second semester. We just wanted to thank you for the beautiful baby items given to the “Baby Advent Shower.” The items will be distributed to those in need in the Vermillion community. Also, a big thank you from the office for the nice Christmas gifts; we appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Thanks for your support in our Up, Up & Away Trip Drawing. We sold all 100 tickets and had a very nice & enjoyable evening. Congratulations to Jim & Heidi Waters for winning the trip voucher!

We will celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 31 – February 6, 2010. Our theme this year is “Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life.” On Sun., January 31st, we will have our traditional CSW kick-off, starting with All-School Mass at 10:30 a.m., followed by our Turkey Dinner and Verbal Auction from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be a Catholic Schools Week flyer coming home later this month with more information.

Thank you so much for all of your support with the Certificate Program, we had a very profitable holiday season! Please continue to support the program by ordering your certificates for all of your daily shopping needs.

“Ugly Duckling” Play at USD: Students in grades K-5 will be attending the play at USD on Monday, January 11th. If you are able to drive please let your child’s teacher know.

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help us cover recess duties. If you can help weekly with at least one duty, either a 10:00, 12:20, or 2:00. Please let the office know. Thanks!

No School on Mon., Jan. 18th. Preschool and Red & Gold will also be closed.

Have a Blessed New Year!

Darla Hamm, Principal

Darla. Hamm@k12.sd.us

Phone: 624-4144