Greetings St. Clare of Montefalco families,
 
Family Literacy Night Thursday, February 24^th from 5:30 to 7:30
Family Literacy Night is going to be a very fun night. Families will be together in small groups for the first time in the school since COVID lock down two years ago. Bring your children and enjoy board games, decorating free backpacks, sight word games, stories read aloud in our library, a social and emotional learning presentation for adults, and pizza slices in our cafeteria.
 
COVID Update
Most students returned with their antigen tests following Winter Break. Negative tests allow for the students to be without wearing masks outside, but masks must still be on their person at all times. Masks must be worn inside any building on campus. Students may still wear masks outside if families prefer this for their own children.
 
Black History Month Prayer Service/Announcements/Mass
A Prayer Service was held Wednesday where Deacon Rich officiated and Richard Lane preached. He shared the inspiring story of his father, NFL player Night Train Lane, and visited classrooms after the service. Students continue to share during announcements readings, poetry, and factual information about historical Black Americans each day.  Upper grades will present their Black History performances after Mass on March 9^th. 
 
Chromebook Update
Students will begin taking their Chromebooks home on Monday, February 28. Chromebooks will be brought home Monday-Thursday but will be left at school on Fridays. Please monitor your child’s use of the Chromebook and reiterate with your child that the Chromebook is only to be used for schoolwork. Chromebook privileges will be revoked for any students who use their Chromebook for any reason other than schoolwork.

Auction
The goal of reaching $80,000 was surpassed. Thank you to Gordon Richardson and everyone making this happen with PTO. 
 
AOD School Tuition Assistance
First Round Applications due April 30^th. https://www.detroitcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-scholarships     
 
Important Dates and Reminders:
 
1.     Thursday, February 24 - Family Literacy Night 5:30 to 7:30
2.     Ash Wednesday, March 2 - School wide mass and ashes administered
3.    School Wide Stations of the Cross begin March 4th
4.     Sunday, March 6 - 11:00 All School Mass and 1:00 Open House for New/Interested Families
5.    NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MARCH 14^TH – AOD Teacher Professional Development
6.    March 30 Report Cards J
 
Peace and God’s blessing wished to you,
Ms. Crowley