The Home & School committee is opportunity for parents and guardians to become more involved in and contribute substantially to the school community. The committee will meet monthly throughout the year and work on projects to better the experience for all the students of Nativity Prep.
The next Home & School Meeting will [...]
If you are seeking an invitation for your student to return to Nativity Prep next academic year (which begins June 30, 2010), current proof of household income must be submitted to Ms. Renzette as soon as possible.
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: June 1, 2010
Re: Final Weekly Update for the Academic Year 2009-10
Home & School Committee
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM in the Library.
Summer Term at DeSales University
Permission forms for the summer term need to be submitted no later than Monday, June 7.
Students need to arrive no later than 9:00 AM on Wednesday, June 30, for check-in and departure.
Financial Information Needed
If you are seeking an invitation for your student to return to Nativity Prep next academic year (which begins June 30, 2010), current proof of household income must be submitted to Mrs. Renzette immediately.
Key Cards
For a variety of reasons (such as increased costs and liability), we are eliminating the use of parent key cards. Therefore, effective immediately, all parents/guardians who have key cards in their possession are kindly asked to return them to Mrs. Renzette by Friday, June 4th.
8th Grade Uniforms
Any 8th grade student who has not already done so is asked to turn in his uniform polos and fleeces by Friday, June 4.
Graduation
The 8th grade graduation is on Monday, June 7th at 7:00 PM at Salesianum (Centenary Hall). Attendance is mandatory for all students. Nativity uniforms must be worn.
Field Trips & Cleaning Schedule
Cooking Duty …
Thank you to all of the parents/guardians that provided delicious meals for the teachers during the year!
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Evening Study…
Tuesday, June 1 – Volunteer Needed
Wednesday, June 2 – Volunteer Needed
Mark Your Calendar …
Tuesday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 2 – exams for 8th grade
with pick-up at 11:40AM
Thursday, June 3 – 8th grade – no school
Friday, June 4 – last day of classes for 5th -7th grades
8th grade – class trip (Students must arrive at Nativity no later than 8:00AM. They will return to Nativity at approximately 7:30PM.)
* * *
Monday, June 7 – 5th grade – class trip (Students must arrive at Nativity no later than 8:00AM. Students will be ready for pick-up at 3:30PM.)
6th grade – cleaning day
with pick-up at 11:00AM
7th grade – off
8th grade – graduation practice (8:00-11:00AM)
Graduation at 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 8 – 5th grade – cleaning day
with pick-up at 11:00AM
6th grade – off
7th grade – class trip
(Students must arrive at Nativity no later than 8:00AM. They will return to Nativity at approximately 5:00PM.)
Wednesday, June 9 – 5th grade – off
6th grade – class trip (Students must arrive at Nativity no later than 8:00AM. They will return to Nativity at approximately 4:30PM.)
7th grade – cleaning day
with pick-up at 11:00AM
Friday, June 11 – Report cards mailed
* * *
Wednesday, June 30 – Summer term begins
Saturday, July 24 – Summer term ends
Happy Birthday to:
Ismael Castaneda – June 1
Mr. Huber – June 3
Terrance Dean – June 8
Mrs. Weidner – June 8
Ms. Garland – June 13
Raymundo Escobar – June 28 (new 5th grade student)
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: May 24, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
Home & School Committee
The second meeting of the Home & School Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:00PM in the Library. If you would like to become more involved in and contribute substantially to the school community, please join us.
Summer Term at DeSales University
There will be a brief informational meeting about the Summer Term on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00PM in the Cafeteria.
Financial Information Needed
If you are seeking an invitation for your student to return to Nativity Prep next academic year (which begins June 30, 2010), current proof of household income must be submitted to Ms. Renzette no later than Thursday, May 27.
Key Cards
For a variety of reasons (such as increased costs and liability), we are eliminating the use of parent key cards. Therefore, effective immediately, all parents/guardians who have key cards in their possession are kindly asked to return them to Mrs. Renzette at your earliest convenience. If you have misplaced your key card, please contact Mrs. Renzette immediately so that she may deactivate it.
8th Grade Uniforms
The 8th grade students are asked to turn in their uniform polos on their cleaning (Friday, May 28th).
Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, May 24 – Nykeia Maddrey – mother of Taylor Maddrey
Tuesday, May 25 – Nykeia Maddrey – mother of Taylor Maddrey
Wednesday, May 26 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, May 27 – Volunteer Needed
Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, May 26 – Carolyn Kane (mother of Daniel Adams)
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Mark Your Calendar …
Thursday, May 27 – Last day of classes for the 8th grade
Friday, May 28 – 8th grade – cleaning day
with pick-up at 11:40AM
* * *
Monday, May 31 – No school in honor of Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 2 – exams for 8th grade
with pick-up at 11:40AM
Thursday, June 3 – 8th grade – class trip
Friday, June 4 – last day of classes for 5th -7th grades
* * *
Monday, June 7 – 5th grade – class trip
6th grade – cleaning day
7th grade – off
8th grade – graduation practice (time TBA)
Graduation at 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 8 – 5th grade – cleaning day
6th grade – off
7th grade – class trip
Wednesday, June 9 – 5th grade – off
6th grade – class trip
7th grade – cleaning day
Friday, June 11 – Report cards mailed
* * *
Wednesday, June 30 – Summer term begins
Saturday, July 24 – Summer term ends
Happy Birthday to:
Ismael Castaneda – June 1
Mr. Huber – June 3
Terrance Dean – June 8
Mrs. Weidner – June 8
Ms. Garland – June 13
Raymundo Escobar – June 28 (new 5th grade student)
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: May 17, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
Home & School Committee Now Forming
The Home & School committee is an opportunity for parents and guardians to become more involved in and contribute substantially to the school community. The committee will meet monthly throughout the year and work on projects to better the experience for all the students of Nativity Prep. The inaugural meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00PM. Topics to be discussed: leadership, function/purpose, and tasks.
Summer Term at DeSales University
There will be a brief informational meeting about the Summer Term on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00PM in the Cafeteria.
Admissions Ambassadors Are Still Needed
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
Financial Information Needed
If you are seeking an invitation for your student to return to Nativity Prep next academic year (which begins June 30, 2010), current proof of household income must be submitted to Ms. Renzette no later than Thursday, May 27.
Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, May 17 – Nykeia Maddrey (mother of Taylor Maddrey)
Tuesday, May 18 – Nykeia Maddrey (mother of Taylor Maddrey)
Wednesday, May 19 – Maurice Hollis Sr. (Grandfather of NyAaire Hollis)
Thursday, May 20 – Volunteer Needed
Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, May 19 – Patsy Scott (mother of Patryk Wilson)
Wednesday, May 26 – Carolyn Kane (mother of Daniel Adams)
Happy Birthday to …
Ms. Britton – May 17
Mark Your Calendar …
Friday, May 21 – The final Scholarship Breakfast of the academic year.
Farewell to Fr. DeLillio!
* * *
Thursday, May 27 – Last day of classes for the 8th grade
Friday, May 28 – 8th grade – cleaning day
* * *
Monday, May 31 – No school in honor of Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 2 – exams for 8th grade
Thursday, June 3 – 8th grade – class trip
Friday, June 4 – last day of classes for 5th -7th grades
* * *
Monday, June 7 – 5th grade – class trip
6th grade – cleaning day
7th grade – off
8th grade – graduation practice
Graduation at 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 8 – 5th grade – cleaning day
6th grade – off
7th grade – class trip
Wednesday, June 9 – 5th grade – off
6th grade – class trip
7th grade – cleaning day
Friday, June 11 – Report cards mailed
* * *
Wednesday, June 30 – Summer term begins
Saturday, July 24 – Summer term ends
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: May 10, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
No Evening Study …
There will be no evening study on
Tuesday, May 11
Blue Rocks for the Reading Champions!
On Tuesday, May 11th, the 27 students who completed The Wilmington Blue Rocks “Rocky Reading Challenge” are invited to attend that evening’s game of the Blue Rocks. The game starts at 6:35PM.
Home & School Committee Now Forming
The Home & School committee is opportunity for parents and guardians to become more involved in and contribute substantially to the school community. The committee will meet monthly throughout the year and work on projects to better the experience for all the students of Nativity Prep. The inaugural meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00PM. Topics to be discussed: leadership, function/purpose, and tasks.
Admissions Ambassadors Are Still Needed
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, May 10 – Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, May 11 – No Evening Study
Wednesday, May 12 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, May 13 – Volunteer Needed
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, May 12 – Monique Taylor-Gibbs (mother of Nycere Walker)
Wednesday, May 19 – Patsy Scott (mother of Patryk Wilson)
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Happy Birthday to …
Mr. Selvaggio – May 13
Ms. Britton – May 17
Mark Your Calendar …
Friday, May 21 – The final Scholarship Breakfast of the academic year
Thursday, May 27 – Last day of classes for the 8th grade
Friday, May 28 – 8th grade – cleaning day
Monday, May 31 – No school in honor of Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 1 & Wednesday, June 2 – exams for 8th grade
Thursday, June 3 – 8th grade – class trip
Friday, June 4 – last day of classes for 5th -7th grades
Monday, June 7 – 5th grade – class trip
6th grade – cleaning day
7th grade – off
8th grade – graduation practice
Graduation at 7:00PM
Tuesday, June 8 – 5th grade – cleaning day
6th grade – off
7th grade – class trip
Wednesday, June 9 – 5th grade – off
6th grade – class trip
7th grade – cleaning day
Friday, June 11 – Report cards mailed
Wednesday, June 30 – Summer term begins
Saturday, July 24 – Summer term ends
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: May 3, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
No Evening Study …
There will be no evening study on
Tuesday, May 4
Thursday, May 6
Tuesday, May 11
Progress Reports
Progress reports will be given out at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 6. Teachers will be available to confer with parents/guardians. There is no evening study.
Blue Rocks for the Reading Champions!
On Tuesday, May 11th, the 27 students who completed The Wilmington Blue Rocks “Rocky Reading Challenge” are invited to attend that evening’s game of the Blue Rocks. The game starts at 6:35PM.
New phone? Change of address?
Please remember to call Mrs. Renzette or Mrs. Weidner if your telephone contact number(s) and/or address change so that our records can be kept up to date. Thank you.
Admissions Ambassadors Are Still Needed
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, May 3 – Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, May 4 – No Evening Study
Wednesday, May 5 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, May 6 – No Evening Study due to Progress Reports
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, May 5 – Elizabeth Casas (mother of Jahaziel Vallenzo)
Wednesday, May 12 – Monique Taylor-Gibbs (mother of Nycere Walker)
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Happy Birthday to …
Mark Christie – May 7
Mr. Selvaggio – May 13
Ms. Britton – May 17
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As Mothers’ Day approaches, the faculty and staff of Nativity wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to all the Nativity mothers. Thanks for entrusting your sons to us.
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: April 26, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
In Vino Veritas
Many thanks to the following parents who contributed their time and talents helping to set up, serve at and clean up after our fundraiser this past Saturday: Carolyn Kane, Karen Miller, Tracy Carpenter, Ms. Beverly Carpenter (Liam’s grandmother), Toni Russum, Ms. Phyllis Harris (Terrance’s godmother), Patsy Scott and Marvin Sikes, Sr. John Heywood, English Playwright and Poet, is credited with having said “Many hands make light work”. Thanks to you, that proved to be very true! Your help was very much appreciated!
Summer Term at DeSales University: Camp DeSales
As you are aware, there many new and exciting surprises planned for the students attending Nativity’s summer term at DeSales University this July.
One of the most significant will involve the rising 8th grade students (the current 7th grade). During their last week of the summer term, the rising 8th grade students will board vans and travel to Camp DeSales in Michigan. This camp is owned by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and directed by Br. David Patterson, OSFS.
Accompanied by Nativity faculty as well as Br. Ed Ogden, OSFS, the students will leave from DeSales University (in Center Valley, PA) on Saturday, July 17th and return from Camp DeSales to Nativity on Saturday, July 24th.
This Friday, April 30th at 3:30PM, Br. David will be available in the Cafeteria to answer questions or tell you more about the activities that await the students at Camp DeSales.
Blue Rocks for the Reading Champions!
There will no evening study on Tuesday, May 11th so that our 27 students who completed The Wilmington Blue Rocks “Rocky Reading Challenge” may attend the Blue Rocks Game at 6:35PM. Congratulations to all who won!
New phone? Change of address?
Please remember to call Mrs. Renzette or Mrs. Weidner if your telephone contact number(s) and/or address change so that our records can be kept up to date. Thank you.
Admissions Ambassadors Wanted
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, April 26 – Nykeia Maddrey
Tuesday, April 27 – Nykeia Maddrey
Wednesday, April 28 – Maurice Hollis, Sr.
Thursday, April 29 – Volunteer Needed
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, April 28 – Benjell Singletary (mother of Isaiah Singletary)
Wednesday, May 5 – Elizabeth Casas (mother of Jahaziel Valenzo)
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Mark Your Calendar …
Friday, April 30 – Scholarship Breakfast
Tuesday, May 4 – No evening study
Thursday, May 6 – Progress Reports
Monday, June 7 – Graduation
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: April 19, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
In Vino Veritas
Nativity Prep’s annual fundraiser, In Vino Veritas, is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at Salesianum School. To ensure the success of this event, your help is needed. We need parents/guardians for set up during the day on Friday, April 23 (from 3:00PM) and Saturday, April 24 (from 9:00AM–1:00PM). We also need help to staff some of the food stations during the event. To volunteer, please call or email Mrs. Renzette or sign up on the In Vino sheet at the front desk.
Summer Program
The summer program at DeSales University will run from Wednesday, June 30th to Saturday, July 24th.
Swimming
The Water Wise Program will begin on Monday, April 19th and continue through May 25th. Sixth and Eighth graders will swim during sports period on Mondays, and Fifth and Seventh graders will swim during sports period on Tuesdays.
Students should come to school with a bathing suit, towel, and bag to place their wet suit in on their designated swim days. Bathing suits must be worn at all times. No basketball shorts, jeans, etc. will be worn in the pool. If a student forgets his bathing suit, he will not participate in swimming that week. Goggles are optional.
Admissions Ambassadors Wanted
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
Basketball
Reminder: Any student who has not yet returned their laundered basketball uniforms (and warm-ups) to Ms. McLaughlin is urged to do so as soon as possible.
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Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, April 19 – Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, April 20 – Volunteer Needed
Wednesday, April 21 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, April 22 – Volunteer Needed
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, April 21 – Regan Hackett (mother of Geramiah Shepherd)
Wednesday, April 28 – Benjell Singletary (mother of Isaiah Singletary)
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Happy Birthday to …
Happy Birthday to Ms. Piper who will celebrate her birthday on April 23rd!
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: March 22, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
This is both the last weekly update for the month of March and the last update before Spring Break (Saturday, March 27 – Sunday, April 11).
Classes resume on Monday, April 12.
The administration, faculty and staff of Nativity Preparatory School
of Wilmington wish you and your family a happy and holy Easter.
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Spring Sports — Swimming
The Water Wise program at the YMCA will begin the week of April 19.
Admissions Ambassadors Wanted
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
In Vino Veritas
Nativity Prep’s annual fundraiser, In Vino Veritas, is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at Salesianum School. To ensure the success of this event, your help is needed. We need parents/guardians for set up (during the day) and to staff some of the food stations (during the event itself). To volunteer, please call or email Mrs. Renzette or sign up on the In Vino sheet at the front desk.
Basketball
Reminder: Any student who has not yet returned their laundered basketball uniforms (and warm-ups) to Ms. McLaughlin is urged to do so as soon as possible.
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Mark Your Calendar …
- Monday, March 22 – Fourth quarter marking period begins. Mandatory High School Placement Meeting for 7th Grade Parents only.
- Thursday, March 25 – Report cards distributed at 5:00PM
- Friday, March 26 – Scholarship Breakfast at 8:00AM
- Wednesday, June 30 to Saturday, July 24 – Summer Program at DeSales University
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Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, March 22 – No Evening Study
Tuesday, March 23 – Ms. Phyllis (kindness of Toni Russum)
Wednesday, March 24 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, March 25 – Carolyn Kane (Daniel Adams, Grade 5)
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, March 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hollis (grandparents of NyAaire Hollis)
Wednesday, April 14 – Kamarah Livingston (mother of Mark Christie)
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Happy Birthday to …
Terran Mardis (Grade 
– Thursday, April 8
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To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: March 15, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
TerraNova Testing
All students will take the TerraNova Test Monday through Thursday of this week. Because we have added Thursday to the testing schedule, we will be no evening study this week. Evening study will resume Monday, March 22.
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Spring Sports — Swimming As a part of the Spring Sport Intramurals at Nativity Prep, students will be participating in the Water Wise program at the Walnut Street YMCA. Each student will be assigned to either a Monday or Tuesday time slot. On their designated days, students will travel to the YMCA where they will receive 30 minutes of swim instruction from certified YMCA instructors, followed by 15 minutes of supervised free swim. The Water Wise program will begin the week of April 19th.
Please complete and return the Parental Consent form and Photo Release form attached to this email or enclosed, and return them to Malena McLaughlin no later than Friday, March 26th.
Early Morning Telephone Calls
A few parents/guardians have expressed frustration with not being able to reach someone when they call before school starts or before the receptionist is on duty. If you need to report your student late or absent, you may leave a message in Reception, Extension #100. Messages will be retrieved by Mrs. Renzette and/or Mrs. Weidner as soon as they arrive. You may also email Mrs. Renzette (mjr@nativitywilmington.org) or Mrs. Weidner (mpweidner@nativity/wilmington.org).
Admissions Ambassadors Wanted
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
In Vino Veritas
Nativity Prep’s annual fundraiser, In Vino Veritas, is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at Salesianum School. To ensure the success of this event, your help is needed. We need parents/guardians for set up (during the day) and to staff some of the food stations (during the event itself). To volunteer, please call or email Mrs. Renzette or sign up on the In Vino sheet at the front desk.
High School Placement Meeting for 7th Grade Parents
The High School Placement/A BETTER CHANCE MEETING for 7th grade parents/guardians originally scheduled for Monday, March 22, at 7:00PM. This meeting is the mandatory first step of the high school application and admission process.
Fast Direct
Thank you to those parents who have brought their activity fees up to date and/or have paid their outstanding lost book invoices. In order for parents/guardians to access their student’s grade book/report card information on Fast Direct, any delinquency in activity fees or unpaid lost book invoices must be resolved. Continued delinquency could result in the withholding of report cards or transcripts and/or the withholding of the invitation of your student to Nativity Prep next year. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
Basketball
Reminder: Any student who has not yet returned their laundered basketball uniforms (and warm-ups) to Ms. McLaughlin is urged to do so as soon as possible.
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Mark Your Calendar …
- Friday, March 19 – Third quarter marking period ends.
- Monday, March 22 – Fourth quarter marking period begins.
- Thursday, March 25 – Report cards distributed at 5:00PM
- Friday, March 26 – Scholarship Breakfast at 8:00AM
- Monday, March 29 – Sunday April 11 – Spring Break. Classes resume Monday April 12
- Wednesday, June 30 to Saturday, July 24 – Summer Program at DeSales University
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Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 17– No coverage needed
Monday, March 22 – Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, March 23 – Volunteer Needed
Wednesday, March 24 – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, March 25 – Carolyn Kane (Daniel Adams, Grade 5)
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, March 17 – Vanessa Lewis (mother of Austin Harris)
Wednesday, March 24 – Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hollis (grandparents of NyAaire Hollis)
Wednesday, April 14 – Kamarah Livingston (mother of Mark Christie)
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Happy Birthday to …
Taylor Maddrey (Grade 7) – Wednesday, March 17
Isaiah Singletary (Grade 6) – Friday, March 19
To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: March 08, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
Memo from the President of Nativity Prep
Rev. Richard R. De Lillio, OSFS
The Very Rev. James Greenfield, OSFS, provincial of the Wilmington/ Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, and chairman of the Board of Members of Nativity Preparatory School, has appointed Mr. Michael Hassler, LCSW, principal of Nativity Prep. Mr. Hassler has served as Nativity’s interim principal and will assume his new role immediately.
Mr. Hassler looks forward to helping Nativity Prep grow. He adds: “Because of the size of the student body and the caliber of the faculty and staff, there is so much potential for bigger and better things. At Nativity Prep we can think outside the box and be creative in education. And we can individualize instruction to better allow students to succeed in area high schools.”
I firmly believe that the future success of Nativity Prep will only happen when established school standards are maintained with strong leadership, firm parental support, a dedicated faculty and capable, willing and able students. In this way Nativity Prep’s mission will forever thrive. We wish Mr. Hassler well.
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Admissions Ambassadors Wanted
Nativity Prep is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year and we would like your help in getting the word out. Please take a flyer and post it in your workplace or church. For flyers, please contact Mrs. Renzette.
In Vino Veritas
Nativity Prep’s annual fundraiser, In Vino Veritas, is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at Salesianum School. To ensure the success of this event, your help is needed. We need parents/guardians for set up (during the day) and to staff some of the food stations (during the event itself). To volunteer, please call or email Mrs. Renzette or sign up on the In Vino sheet at the front desk.
High School Placement Meeting for 7th Grade Parents
The High School Placement/A BETTER CHANCE MEETING for 7th grade parents/guardians originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00PM, has been rescheduled for Monday, March 22, at 7:00PM. This meeting is the mandatory first step of the high school application and admission process.
Fast Direct
Some parents/guardians have been blocked from access to their student’s grade book/report card information on Fast Direct due to delinquency in activity fees or failure to pay lost book invoices. These fees are important and must be resolved as soon as possible. Continued delinquency could result in the withholding of report cards or transcripts and/or the withholding of the invitation of your student to Nativity Prep next year. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
Basketball
Reminder: Basketball uniforms (and warm-ups) are to be laundered and returned to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
______________________________________________________________________________
Mark Your Calendar …
- Monday, March 15-Wednesday, March 17 – Terra Nova testing
Please see that your student is well rested before (and throughout) this period. Adequate rest and a good breakfast will help your son’s performance. High schools often request the results of this test when considering a candidate for admission.
- Friday, March 19 – Third quarter marking period ends.
- Monday, March 22 – Fourth quarter marking period begins.
- Friday, March 26 – Scholarship Breakfast at 8:00AM
- Monday, March 29th – Sunday April 11th – Spring Break. Classes resume Monday April 12th
- Wednesday, June 30th to Saturday, July 24th – Summer Program at DeSales University
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Front Desk Coverage …
Monday, March 8th – Volunteer Needed
Tuesday, March 9th – Volunteer Needed
Wednesday, March 10th – Volunteer Needed
Thursday, March 11th – Volunteer Needed
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, March 10th – Meiko Surratte (mother of Elijah Hailey)
Wednesday, March 17th – Vanessa Lewis (mother of Austin Harris)
Wednesday, March 24th – Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Hollis (grandparents of NyAaire Hollis)
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Happy Birthday to …
Mr. Spear, Resident Teacher, and Justin Campbell (Grade 5), celebrated their birthdays were on Sunday, March 7th.
Nycere Walker (Grade 6) – Thursday, March 11th
NyAaire Hollis (Grade 6) – Friday, March 12th
To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Principal
Date: March 1, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
Evening Study …
On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, evening study this week will be served immediately after school between 3:40 and 5:00PM. On Wednesday, March 3, dismissal will be as usual (at 3:30).
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Mark Your Calendar …
- Monday, March 15-Wednesday, March 17 – Terra Nova testing
Please see that your student is well rested before (and throughout) this period. Adequate rest and a good breakfast will help your son’s performance. High schools often request the results of this test when considering a candidate for admission.
- Friday, March 19 – Third quarter marking period ends.
- Monday, March 22 – Fourth quarter marking period begins.
- Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00PM – High School Placement and A BETTER CHANCE meeting with 7th grade parents (cafeteria). This meeting is the mandatory first step of the high school application and admission process.
- Friday, March 26 – Scholarship Breakfast at 8:00AM
- Monday, March 29th – Sunday April 11th – Spring Break. Classes resume Monday April 12th
- Wednesday, June 30th to Saturday, July 24th – Summer Program at DeSales University
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There will be no front desk coverage this week because of the change of the evening study schedule.
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, March 3 – Marvin Sikes, Sr., father of Marvin Sikes, Jr.
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Inclement weather and school closings …
In the event of inclement weather, we will follow Salesianum School. If they are closed, we will be closed. If they are late, we will be late as well. The close or late start of Salesianum will be announced on the following radio stations:
- WILM (1290 AM) – This also includes WWTX and WDSD (94.7 FM)
- WSTW (93.7 FM)
- WDEL (1150 AM)
- WJBR (99.5 FM)
Also, Salesianum will post announcements on the following television stations:
- ABC TV (Channel 6)
- KYW TV
- Fox News
Last but not least, information about the close or late start of Salesianum will be posted on their website, www.Salesianum.org
To: Parents / Guardians
From: Michael Hassler, Interim Principal
Date: February 1, 2010
Re: Weekly Update
Basketball …
- JV Basketball
The JV game this week is Sunday, February 3rd at 2:45PM at St. Elizabeth’s. Athletes should report to school by 1:45PM. Pick up at Nativity is at 4:15PM.
Please email mmclaughlin@nativitywilmington.org if you are transporting your child directly to the game.
- Varsity Basketball
- Friday, February 5 at 5:30PM
Fournier Hall
- Saturday, February 6 at 10:15AM
St. Ann’s
- Please be at games a half hour prior to the start of the game to warm up.
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Mark Your Calendar …
- Friday, February 12 – No School – Professional Development Day
- Monday, February 15 – No School – President’s Day
- Tuesday, February 16 – Reward trip to see the movie Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
- Thursday, February 18 – Progress reports will be given out to parents/guardians at 7:00 pm; teachers will be available for consultation – No evening study
- Thursday, February 25 – 7th and 8th grade to attend the Delaware Theater Company’s performance of My Name Is Asher Lev
- Friday, February 26 – Scholarship Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Wednesday, June 30th to Saturday, July 24th – Summer Program at DeSales University
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Cooking Duty …
Wednesday, February 3 – Tamika Wilson (mother of Nasir Wilson)
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Front Desk Coverage for Evening Study …
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- Monday, February 1 – Carolyn Kane (mother of Daniel Adams)
- Tuesday, February 2 – VOLUNTEER NEEDED
- Wednesday, February 3 – Benjell Singletary (mother of Isaiah Singletary)
- Thursday, February 4 – VOLUNTEER NEEDED
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Exemption from Evening Study …
Exemption from evening study for the third quarter begins this evening, Tuesday, January 26th. A student may be exempt from evening study if he has …
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- First Honors
- All A’s and B’s
- And if his participation has not been required by the principal.
If a student has been exempt from evening study and, in the course of the quarter the student’s academic performance or conduct declines, the student’s exemption may be cancelled and the student may be required to attend evening study.
Evening study is an important part of the academic day. An unexcused absence (as well as unexcused tardiness) carries with it the same consequence as absence during the day. Absence and tardiness may result in point loss and/or detentions, and these incidents will be included in reports submitted to prospective high schools.
The following students are exempt from evening study for the third quarter:
Grade 5: Daniel Adams – Elijah Hailey – Tywan Harrell
Grade 6: Juwel Campbell – Serafin Escobar – Jahaziel Valenzo – Patryk Wilson – Joel Yearwood
Grade 7: Liam Carpenter-Urquhart – Rafael Gonzalez – Taylor Maddrey – Nasir Wilson
Grade 8: Mark Christie – Terran Mardis – Joshua Yearwood
Please Note: If your student’s name does not appear above, he is to be present for evening study during the third quarter.
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Inclement weather and school closings …
In the event of inclement weather, we will follow Salesianum School. If they are closed, we will be closed. If they are late, we will be late as well. The close or late start of Salesianum will be announced on the following radio stations:
- WILM (1290 AM) – This also includes WWTX and WDSD (94.7 FM)
- WSTW (93.7 FM)
- WDEL (1150 AM)
- WJBR (99.5 FM)
Also, Salesianum will post announcements on the following television stations:
- ABC TV (Channel 6)
- KYW TV
- Fox News
Last but not least, information about the close or late start of Salesianum will be posted on their website, www.Salesianum.org
Please Note: We will no longer use the telephone tree to notify parents of school closings.
