Weekly Newsletter

Greetings St. Clare of Montefalco families,
 
Many thanks for sending your children to school dressed for this very cold weather. We have been inside the past week due to temperatures being under 20 degrees. The goal is to get fresh air so when the wind chill does not make the temperature under 20, I am making sure the students get 20 minutes of fresh air at recess. This helps in staying ahead of COVID.

Special shout out needs to go to Mr. Jerome Anthony. The coldest morning of the school year, Mr. Anthony parked his truck, picked up a shovel, and shoveled the walkway from Mack to the Drop Off line. It was almost pure ice that he broke up and shoveled. As they say, it takes a village and we sure have a village here at our small school.

Below are updates to last week’s Newsletter

2022/2023 Registration
The school is receiving numerous phone calls and emails about applying for next school year. Registration for returning families begins February 1, 2022. More information regarding the enrollment process will be sent home next week. The registration fee is reduced to $200 if you register on or before March 31. Remember you must be in good standing with FACTS tuition payments and latchkey to be able to register.   Click here to see the tuition outline for next year. We will begin registering new families on February 14, 2022. 

AOD School Tuition Assistance
The Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance Application is available for the 2022/2023 school year. First Round Applications are due by April 30 ^th.  https://www.detroitcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance-scholarships             

Auction          
Funds generated from the Auction affect tuition and fees for the following year. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA4A629A0F49-stclare If there are any questions, please contact the Auction Committee at  [email protected].                            

COVID Update
Next Friday, February 4th, the Wayne County Health Department will return to administer vaccinations and booster shots. Anyone interested in first shots or receiving their second vaccination or booster are encouraged to sign up. Hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

Catholic Schools Week
Today students were given copies of the St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Schools Week Calendar. It is filled with activities celebrating being part of the network of Catholic Schools across the United States. We are all looking forward to next week.

Important Dates and Reminders:
1.     Sunday, January 30 ^th to Saturday, February 5 ^th - Catholic Schools Week (Service Activities, School Spirit Activities, Jump Rope for Heart)
2.     Friday, February 4 ^th from 10:00 to 12:00 - Wayne County Health Department administers COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots
3.     Monday, February 7 ^th, Grosse Pointe Public Safety Department Safety Presentations (Grade ¾; Grades 5-8; and separate Parent Presentation 2:45-3:30 in the church)
4.     Wednesday, February 16 ^th - Upper Grades Black History Presentation following 8:15 Mass in the church
5.     Saturday, February 19 ^th – St. Clare of Montefalco School Annual Auction
6.     Monday/Tuesday February 21/22 - Winter Break Return Wednesday, February 23, 2022
7.     Wednesday, February 23 - Lower School Black History Presentation following 8:15 Mass in the church

Peace and God’s blessing wished to you,
 
Ms. Crowley