Saint Leo the Great Catholic School

PRINCIPAL'S REFLECTION - Mr. David J. DiPippa
Saint Leo the Great School was named as one of the Top 100 schools in Virginia by the Johns Hopkins University for Talented Youth. The rankings are based on the annual TerraNova Testing, a nationally based assessment exam given each year in all Diocesan schools. Schools in the Top 100 have a significant number of students who scored above the 95th percentile on the test. Students with the highest scores, particularly those who excelled in mathematics and language arts, are invited to take further tests to qualify for additional educational summer or a extra-curricular program. Congratulations to our outstanding faculty who have prepared our students so well. Thank you parents for your support of Catholic education as we continue to help the children grow in grace and wisdom.

The TerraNova Standardized Test Results were mailed home this past weekend to the parents of students in Grades 2-7. These results will be used by the teacher to prepare for the individual and class needs of students for the 2010-2011 school year. If you have any questions about these results, please speak with your child’s teacher and/or Mrs. Polan, Guidance Counselor, at extension 649. Teachers will be available for end of year conferences, if needed, on Monday, June 21st from 8-12 noon and 1-3pm. Some faculty may not be available on Monday due to Diocesan seminars or course work that they have been enrolled in. Please email teachers for conference time – conferences may be held prior to that date on an individual basis or by phone. Thank you for your flexibility as there are many demands at this time of the school year.

As Always, for the children,
Mr. David DiPippa, Principal

THANKS & PRAISE

• Mr. Torma and the SGA for a well-planned and fun-filled Talent Show! A good time was enjoyed by all!
• To Mrs. White, Mrs. Lyle and the National Junior Honor Society students for all the recycling that has been done this past year. Thanks to the NJHS the drink pouches collected were 3,462 and the money for charity was $69.24. The Bottle Buddy Brigade milk bottles collected were 21,810 and the money for charity was $436.20. The total raised was %505.44 which was an outstanding effort by all concerned. Thanks for your diligence to this worthwhile project.
• Thank you to the Mrs. Zavaleta, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Ogletree and Mrs. Dyer for assisting with the Kindergarten Senses Fair.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ELECTED STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS:

	President:			 	Joseph T 
	Vice President:			 	Lauren H 
	Secretary/Treasurer:			Jessica O 
	Comm. Of Religious Affairs:		Isabella G 
	Comm. Of Publicity:			Nicole S 
	Comm. Of School Spirit and Athletics:	Teresa N

8th Grade Uniform Donation
please drop off your donation to the PTO at the front office or have your 8th grader bring them to Mrs. Cosgriff’s classroom.

Silly Bands Prohibited
In accordance with the dress code policy, students may not wear silly bands to school. They are a distraction and a potential safety hazard. Please refrain from wearing these to school on uniform days and dress out days. Any choker style necklaces (beaded, braided or any other material) are also not permitted. Please see page 72 of the handbook for clarification. Thank you.

THE CLINIC
is looking to expand its' substitute list. If you are interested for next school year, please contact Theresa Ferlotti at 703-359-6646. Requirements: Current RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, current CPR and First Aide certification.

From the Clinic
All medications that have been brought into the clinic must be picked up on or before the last day of school, or through June 25 if special arrangements are made with the school nurse ahead of time.  All medications not picked up by that time will be discarded. Rescue medications (epi-pens, inhalers, glucagon) must remain on site until the last day of school. If you have questions, please contact the school nurse at 703-359-6646.

Attention all Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents
A letter was sent home with your student discussing our Battle of the Books Program.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Craven and Mrs. Ruta

LOST AND FOUND
The end of the year is coming and the lost and found bin in the gym is overflowing with uniforms and lunch boxes.  Please stop by and see if you are missing anything.  Thank you.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
PTO Fall Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, October 7th at the Westfield’s Country Club, starting at 11:30am. For sponsor opportunities, as well as a link to register for the event, please go to www.golfdigestplanner.com/14251-stleogolf.

EXTENDED DAY:
At the bottom of the May Bill says that it is due on the 20th. Please disregard that the May Bill is due immediately upon receipt. Thank you so much! If you haven't sign-up for the Prepaid Program and your child comes to Extended Day you have to pay when you pick up your child.This Friday 6/4 is an early dismissal day, 12:10, please remember to send a lunch with your child.

BOX TOPS:
Keep on clipping and sending me those beautiful coupons. You can collect coupons during the Summer and give them to me when we start school in the Fall. Thank you!

PRESCHOOL
If you or your friends are still debating where to send your child to Preschool or not, please, hesitate no more. Saint Leo the Great Preschool is dedicated to the growth and success of the whole child. Our primary objectives are:

• To promote a Christian attitude and basis for spiritual development.
• To provide an environment conducive to cognitive development.
• To encourage social interaction and peer relationships.
• To promote physical activity and exploration.
• To provide an atmosphere of acceptance and warmth for emotional growth.

Call us for an appointment! We'll be glad to give you a tour and answer all your questions.
Bianca Figueiredo, Director - (703) 273-1211 ext. 652.

• THIS SATURDAY - JUNE 5that 8:15am is the Koman Race for the Cure. A group of parents have once again formed the team -- Pizzano Pride for Pink.  We hope you will join us to show your support.  Please consider showing your support by joining our team and/or making a Donation. With your generous support we have not only met our goal in the last six years, but have surpassed it!  With over $10,000 raised towards Breast Cancer Research and Programs since we began this team, we are definitely helping to find the cure.  Here is a link to our team page: http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/TR/GlobalRaceForTheCure/GlobalRace...
• JUNE 10 7pm - Enjoy an evening of unique classical and jazz repertoire as some of Washington’s finest musicians come together in harmony for a common cause. “Rhapsody for a Cure” benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the Capitol Hill United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. Featured works include medleys of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and George Gershwin. The concert will conclude with renowned concert pianist, Anna Maria Mottola performing the 1924 original jazz orchestra version of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Tickets are $25/adult & free for children. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 703/399-2934 or visit http://nca.mwoy.llsevent.org/pledge/index.cfm?mid=rhapsodyforacure&admin....
• JUNE 21-25/JULY 26-30 - Paul VI Boys & Girls Basketball Camp $190.00 per camper -- Camp is for rising 3rd - 9th graders. Please contact Scott Allen at coachsallen@aol.com for further information and registration. Camp discounts available per camper for attending two or three camps.
• JUNE 28-JULY 1/JULY 19-22 - St Leo the Great Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls – Mini Hoopster Camps: Boys 9 am - 12 pm - Girls 1 pm - 4 pm....$100.00 per camper. Camp is for rising 1st - 3rd graders from all schools. Please contact Scott Allen at coachsallen@aol.com for further information and registration.
• JULY 1- 9- Bishop O’Connell Soccer Camp, for ages 8-14,at Tuckahoe Park, 9am-3pm $200. Questions or registration: djosoccercamp@verizon.net or 703/894.8844.

• JULY 12-16 – St Leo the Great Basketball Camp for Boys and girls rising 3rd grade to 9th grade from all schools. $190 per camper. Please contact Scott Allen at coachsallen!aol.com for further information and registration
• JULY 12-23 - Summer Experience for Middle Schoolers - Expand your horizons this summer with one and two-week programs for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders at O'Connell HS. Signup for the Leadership Academy, The World Around Us, or the Performing Arts program. For more info, visit http://www.bishopoconnell.org/summerexperience or call 703-929-3519
• JULY 19-21- CHEER CLINIC AT PVI - Anyone can attend!  There are two age groups: K-3 and 4-8, and will be from 5 PM to 8 PM.  $125.00 Questions?  Email Coach Kelly Brady at pvipanthers@gmail.com
• SPORTS CAMPS AT PAUL VI - includes: Boys & Girls Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse (girls), Boys & Girls Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling. Go to www.paulvi.net website under current students and parent link and go camp brochures/information.
• SPORTS CAMPS AT JOHN PAUL THE GREAT HIGH SCHOOL – includes: Cheerleading, Football, Men’s soccer, Field Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball. For more information please go to: camps@jpthegreat.org or call Rachael Wright: 703.445-0305
• SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS AT JP THE GREAT HS: Theater, Acting, Introductory Rocketry, Applied Chemistry and Biology, Ceramics Studio, Spanish Recharger, Creative Writing Fantasy Workshop, Introduction to Computer programming. camps@jpthegreat.org.
• SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP AT DJ O’CONNELL – for boys 8-14. Questions to Coach Hart at www.bishopoconnell.org/uploaded/Summer/Scan-baseball.pdf.