SAD
FAREWELL
This
year we have three staff members who will not be returning next year. Miss
Grace Byerly, our sixth grade teacher is retiring. Our Special Math Teacher for
Grades 4-6, Mrs. Christine Tomas, will be staying home with her new baby. Mrs. Saundy
Venn, our School Counselor, is cutting back on her weekly hours. We have been
fortunate to have these people as part of our St. Clement Mary Hofbauer family.
We have been blessed to have known them and wish them much love and happiness
in the future.
JUNIOR
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
On April
18th, an inaugural group of students was inducted into the St. Clement
Mary Hofbauer Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. This society
is open to qualified seventh and eighth students who possess the virtues of
the society: scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and
character.
The
members of this esteemed society are Benjamin Cvach, Carly DiMatteo and
Melissa Godlewski from the seventh grade, and Denise Nitkowski, Jessica
O'Donnell, Julie Podczaski, Gabriella Polsinelli, Briana Searfoss, Brianne
Seay, Alec Shirey, and Marisa Sigler from eighth grade.
We
congratulate these students for all their accomplishments and the contributions
that they make to our school.
HAIR/EARRINGS
Students,
who choose to color, highlight and/or streak their hair during the summer
months MUST HAVE THEIR HAIR RESTORED
TO ITS NATURAL COLOR BEFORE THEY RETURN TO SCHOOL ON ORIENTATION DAY IN AUGUST.
Hair must remain its’ natural color throughout the entire year.
Also boys
may not wear earrings or ear inserts or band-aids to cover the ear. If they
choose to have their ear pierced, please do it so that nothing is worn in the
ear when they return to school in August.
SUMMER
READING PROGRAMS
This year “Catch
the Reading Bug” is the summer reading program being sponsored by the Baltimore
County Public Library. All students entering grades K-4 are required to sign-up for
this program. The Rosedale Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will host a “St. Clement Night” on
Monday, June 9th from 6pm
to 8pm. If you are unable to attend on this night, you may
sign-up at another time. The link to this program is http://www.bcpl.info/kidspage/summerreading.html
The REQUIRED summer reading lists for Grades 5- 8 will be
distributed to the students on the last day of school. These lists are also
posted on the school website: www.stclemmh.org
SUMMER
MATH PROGRAM
Each
grade level has a prepared math packet to be completed this summer. Answer sheets will be given to
parents in the brown envelope in August. Packets are to be returned to school
on Orientation Day. Students will receive an effort grade for their work.
2008-2009 SCHEDULE
August 2nd & 9th Brown Envelope Pick-up
4PM-6PM
August 3rd & 10th Brown Envelope Pick-up
8AM-1PM
August 25th Orientation
for New Students Gr. 1-8 8:30AM -
11:30AM
August 26th
Orientation for Gr. 1-4
8:00AM - Noon
August 27th Orientation
for Gr. 5-8
8:00AM – Noon
August 28th & 29th Gr 1-8
8:00AM – Noon
Sept 1st School
Closed
September 2nd Kindergarten Begins
Full Session
Gr 1-8
SUPPLY LISTS
2008-2008
Each student will receive a supply list on the last day of
school for next year. Supply lists for each grade are on file at Office Depot
in case you misplace the one sent home. When shopping at Office Depot, please
remember to use our school ID #70047272 toward the “5% Back To Schools”
program. Supply lists will also be posted on our website.
If you are looking for a summer tutor for your child, there
is a list of teachers from our school who will tutor this summer. Please call
the school office for a copy of this list.
2008-2009
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS
Congratulations
to our new Student Council officers for 2008-2009:
President Ben
Cvach
Vice President Melissa Godlewski
Secretary Rachel
Komornik
Treasurer Matt
Hoerr
Historian Nina Zannino
SAFETY PATROL OFFICERS 2008-2009
The
following students have been chosen as the new Safety Patrol Officers for
2008-2009:
Captain: Adam Koenig
1st Lieutenant: Shannon Lewis
2nd Lieutenant: Jasper Pingul
3rd Lieutenant: Tommy Buttion
The results are in on this year’s rope jumping effort on
behalf of the American Heart Association. We had 94 students raise a
total of $4,527.50 for the battle against heart disease in our country. It was
a great day to jump and lots of parents came by to cheer for our students, help
turn ropes and even take a few jumps themselves.
Top money raisers this year include:
Hannah Goff $445
Savannah Merryman $235
Kendall Winkelman $142
Elizabeth Long $135
Evan Sigler $130
Meghan Compton $126
Anthony Day $125
Austin Butler $100
Thanks to all who participated. We will do it again next
year!
… Nicholas Culver has a new baby sister. Raina Nichol was
born on April 12th and weighed 8.3lbs.
… Whittney Markel also has a new baby sister. Ava Grace was
born on April 29th at 12:29pm and weighed 6lb. 6oz.
… Our Chess Club Tournament winners:
1st
Place Ryan Glendon
2nd
Place Jasper Pingul
Mrs. Mullen would like to thank everyone who participated in
the club this year.
… Jordan Zapf and Ereni Christ had 10 inches cut off their
hair and donated to Locks of Love.
… Brianne Seay’s essay came in second place in the MD State
Level of the Annual Irish History Writing Contest. Her essay has been forwarded
to the National Historian, for judging on the national level.
… The cast
and crew of “Bad Hair Day” for their incredible performance on April 25th:
Leah Uddeme, Courtney Lanasa, Marisa Walston, Arinze Iwudyke, Matt Maskell,
Kenechi Iwudyke, Sierra Ficca, Gabriella Polsinelli, Jessica Vivar, Marisa
Sigler, David Dickey, Carly DiMatteo, Melissa Godlewski, Kendall Winkleman, Ben
Cvach, Francesca Zink, Rachel Komornik, Brianna Searfoss, Kate Delossantos,
Jasper Pingul, Augustine Nguyen, Ms. Rebbert, Austen Butler, Samantha Carey, Chloe Bialozynski, Hannah
Goff, Savannah Merryman, Danielle DeMarr, Cassie McKenny, Sandy Emory, our
talented director - Mrs. McClelland, our backstage coordinator - Mrs.
Greathouse and our choir director - Mrs. Urban.
… The choir
members for their upbeat performance at the play and the Spring Concert:
Kristina Buttion, Candace Casale, Carmen Drenner, Nicolette Ficca, Sierra
Ficca, Jessica Fuchsluger, Christine Gower, Chidera Iwudyke, Kipley Johnson,
Kayla Markley, Elise Murillo, Brianna Radtke, Audrey Sies, Maria Souranis and
Kendall Winkleman under the talented direction of Mrs. Urban and Mrs. Gina.
… The
school band for their fine performance at the Spring Concert and the
Archdiocesan Band Festival where they were given a Excellent rating: Logan
Atkinson, Sam Carey, Nicolette Ficca, Daniel O’Brien, Jessica Fuchsluger, Karen
Reyes, Jasmine Wills, Gary Heyl, Elise Murillo, Katie Wojciechowski, Megan
Compton, Amanda Tremper, Andre Arvin, Angelo Gepilano, Alex Micciche, Nick
Rynes, Robby Smith, George Souranis, Taylor Buckler, David Dickey, Sierra
Ficca, Alec Shirey, Nate Thompson, Aurora Quezada, Shelby Staubs, Melanie
Humeniuk and Kayla Markley.
HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The new officers of the Home School Association are:
President Carol Gower
Vice
President Heather Lytle
Secretary Natalie Zebraski
Treasurer Barbara Zannino
Diane Casale won the parent raffle, a $25 gift
certificate to Macaroni Grill/Chili’’s/Maggiano’s.
The following students won the student raffle:
Shannon Lewis, Nicolette Ficca, Ethan Mullen, Rachael Price and Alexis
Martinez.
Victoria Single, a senior at Catholic High School was one of
three students named as a Distinctive Scholar.
These students received Silver Honors at IND for the 3rd
quarter: Elise Kielek, Karli Newcity, and Samantha Deangler,
These students received Bronze Honors at IND for the 3rd
quarter: Sarah Cvach, Asia Hull, Camille Angeles and Kara Savarese.
We apologize to Augustina Georgopalis whose name was not
included in last month’s newsletter. She received Silver Honors at Catholic
High for the third quarter.
Allyson Carey has
recently concluded an outstanding athletic career at John Carroll High
School. Allyson played both soccer
& lacrosse and has achieved the rare feat of being named All-State in both
sports. She led her John Carroll girl’s
soccer team to a first place finish in their division and led the girls’ lacrosse
team to an undefeated championship season and recognition as the number one
team in the country! Opposing coaches have been quoted as saying Allyson is the
best player they have ever seen on the high school level. Allyson scored 89
points during this 18-0 season. Her hard work has paid off as Allyson has been
awarded a full scholarship from Vanderbilt University to play lacrosse at the
Division I College level.
Laurie Schwoy, St. Clement Class of ’92, has recently been
inducted into the State of Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame. Laurie is the first female player to ever be
inducted into this select group of soccer athletes.
Kirstyn Atkinson is a member of the NCAA Division 1 Women’s
Lacrosse Champion Team – the Northwestern University Wildcats. She is also a
two-sport Division1 athlete in lacrosse and soccer.
Calvert Hall College is
offering Summer Enrichment Programs for students. Please check their website
for more information:
www.calverthall.com/summerprogram.
Archbishop Curley High School is sponsoring a Cooking Camp
for boys and girls ages 12 – adult from July 7th to July 28th
from 7pm – 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $250. For more info, please call
Frank Romeo at 410-485-5000.
REMEMBER TO ATTEND MASS
EVERY WEEKEND DURING THE SUMMER.
DON’T FORGET!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
14TH ANNUAL
ST. CLEMENT – RVFD CARNIVAL
JULY 14th – 19th, 2008