July 21, 2021
 
Greetings St. Clare of Montefalco families,
  
I am pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of Detroit released the  Back to School Plan for the 2021/2022 school year. Please take the time to open this document as it will also be the Back to School Plan for St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Elementary School. At this point in time, mask wearing is not being mandated but is being encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. That is where we are at with the children and teachers at St. Clare of Montefalco. Constant reevaluation will be happening as the weeks move forward. Conditions in the community will affect decision making around mask wearing. 
 
Currently we are trying to get all the families in FACTS. We will no longer operate in PowerSchool or have SMS messages sent directly from the school. Communication will happen almost entirely through FACTS. Ms. Conlan, Ms. Cooley, and I have been reaching out to the families who have not fully registered in that system yet. It is crucial every family completes that process to stay connected with the school.
 
Below is the same information shared last week that may be of interest to you.
 
1. COVID Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance (CERA) is available. See  https://ceraapp.michigan.gov/
 
2. Athletics -- 3rd-6th Grade Basketball Camp will take place on Monday, July 19th and Monday, July 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the St. Clare Gym. Coach Bob Conway will be running the camp. It is limited to just 25 athletes and cost is $25 for both sessions. Please email  bconway@stclarem.org if you are interested in attending. This is open to everyone. 

Girls Volleyball will begin on Monday, August 9th. 4th-6th grade will be from 9:00-10:30 am and 7th-8th grade will be from 10:30 am-12:00 pm in the St. Clare gym, Monday-Thursday. This is open to all St. Clare School students, St. Clare Religious Education students and St. Ambrose Religious Education students. 
For the most up to date information, please visit our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/scmathletics
 
3. Summer program for K thru 8 Detroit students begins Monday, July 26 to Friday, August 6 from 8:30 to 12:30. Please send an email to  nmiller@stclarem.org if interested. Your child must be registered to attend before July 26 ^th. Limited spots are available.
 
4. The Espero-Drive in Circus is Friday, July 30 ^th . The staging area will occur under the flag pole on Charlevoix in the school parking lot. You will need to bring lawn chairs. Food trucks will be on site. Event is from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
 
Know that the school office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 9:00 and 1:00. We will try to reach out to those of you who contact the office during those hours. 
 
Links for Downloading:
School Directory
21-22 Tentative Calendar
Summer Reading Challenge Letter
Summer Reading Log
2021/2022 Supply Lists
Summer School Flyer
Summer School Application
AOD COVID Prep Plan for 2021/2022 School Year
 
 
Important Dates and Reminders:
1.     After 6 on Kercheval – Saturday, July 24 ^th from 6:00 to 10:00. St. Clare table promoting enrollment
2.    Summer Program – Monday, July 26 to Friday, August 6 ^th 8:30 to 12:30
3.    Espero-Drive in Circus – Friday, July 30, 7:00-8:00 in School Charlevoix Parking Lot
4.    Back to School Celebration – Sunday, August 22
5.    Pre-K Roundup – Tuesday, August 24 ^th or Wednesday, August 25 ^th
6.    New Family Orientation – Thursday, August 26 ^th
7.    First Half Day of School – Monday, August 30
 
Peace and God’s blessing wished to you,
Ms. Crowley