From the Principal's Desk - May 27, 2010

TO: PARENTS / GUARDIANS

RE: PARENT MEETING LAST WEDNESDAY
It was a pleasure to see the great turnout of parents at our joint parent meeting with SJRJHS last week. I believe that most concerns have been answered and that our community realizes we are diligently working at creating a smooth transition for the fall. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

RE: ENROLLMENT AND RECOMMITMENT CARDS
Our enrollment numbers continue in a positive trend and that is very encouraging. The “recommitment cards” continue to arrive daily. The deadline for reaffirming your enrollment is June 2nd (next Wednesday) and I cannot overstate how important this is to us as we move forward. If you have not yet sent in your card, please do so tomorrow or Friday.

RE: TUITION & FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
Tuition statements for next year are included in today’s envelope. Some questions have arisen regarding tuition rates for families with more than one child in the school. ALL tuition rates remain the same for next year. Fair share also remains the same. Discounts for the full or two payment tuition program remain in place as does the referral incentive. Our moving forward on an uninterrupted positive trend depends on everyone doing what is possible to continue building on what we have set in place.

FACTS Management Company is going to be handling tuition payments and the financial aide applications and we are in the final stages of finalizing this program. There will be no cost to you for this service. Please see my letters and further information that are included in today’s information envelope.

PLEASE NOTE – THERE WILL BE A PARENT INFORMATION MEETING IN THE GYM NEXT TUESDAY (6/1) AT 6:30 pm TO FURTHER EXPLAIN THE FACTS PROGRAM.

RE: “THE MOVE”
We continue to make preparations for beginning the actual relocation of classrooms and facilities immediately after the school year ends on the 15th. Work on our new technology lab will soon begin again (it has been on hold during the planning stage of the move) and on the new space that will house our “Young Learners Center” downstairs. We are very enthused about both of these major improvements.

RE: STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK
We will soon begin revising the St. Anthony Parent/Student Handbook for next year. If there are any issues that you feel should be addressed or changes made, please do not hesitate to email me, call, or use the school blog to make your opinion known. I want and welcome your input.
Please call or email me with any concerns you may have.

God’s Blessings to each of you.
Jerry Bergeron