Saint Leo the Great Catholic School

PRINCIPAL’S REFLECTION
Tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd, students will receive their third quarter grades. Please review these grades with your children, praise their accomplishments and encourage them in areas of needed growth. Please sign and return the report card by Tuesday, April 7th. Please contact individual teachers for an appointment if a conference is needed. Together we can continue to help our students reach their goals.

The TerraNova Test will be administered to grades 2-7 beginning Monday, April 20th and finishing Monday, April 27th. Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th are make-up testing days. Please do not schedule any morning doctor appointments, etc during the test days. Students should get a good night’s rest and eat a balanced breakfast every day, especially this week. Students will need two #2 pencils for all testing days. In addition, 5th and 8th grade students will be taking their standardized Religion test, ACRE, on Wednesday, April 29th. Any questions, please call Mrs. Ann Polan, guidance counselor, on extension 649.

PTO Board is accepting nominations for candidates to serve on the Board for a two year term. The nomination period is now open, nominations are due Monday, April 20th! Ballots will be available April 23rd -- please complete ballots and return to the front office by Thursday, April 30th. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to take a leadership role in school-related educational, social, and fund-raising activities. If interested, please contact Mrs. Crosson, PTO President or any Board member. Thank you for your consideration.

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

THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Be Who You Are and Be That Perfectly Well!
-St. Francis de Sales

Thanks & Praise

• Congratulations to Will Holley who will be competing in the Virginia state finals of the National Geographic Bee, tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd. Good luck, Will!!!
• Thank you to Mr. Fulbrook and his company for the donation of office equipment for our school. Thanks also to Mr. Hesse, Sid Crowe and Chris Wood who provided transportation and muscle transporting all this equipment back to school.
• Thank you to Mary Hacker who taught rosary making and helped in the classroom with rosary making. The following attended the class last week with Mary Hacker -- Carol Ann Forrest, Jennifer Aguila, Theresa Storey, Julie Carlson, Maureen Bayne, Joanne McCarty, and Silvia Campana. The following will come on April the 6th with the rest of the group Monica Tran, Jane Roxbrough, Joyce O'Neil, Pilar Pacheco and Ginny Cate. Mrs. Lyle, Ginny Cate and Mary Hacker have been the guides and instructors.
• Thank you to our volunteers during our spring portraits: Silvia Campana, Sylvia Hicks, Ben Bakir and Mary Beth Crosson.
• To Mrs. Byczek, Mrs. Heasly, and the 5th grade parent chaperones for their help with last week’s field trip to the National History Museum.
• To Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Schouviller and 4th grade students who led us in two special Stations of the Cross during our Lenten season. Special thanks to our cantors, Mrs. White, Mrs. LaBarge, Mr. Torma and student volunteers.
• To Mrs. Craven, Mrs. Ruta and parent volunteers who supported our Spring Book Fair.
• To all the students, parents, faculty and staff for their very generous donation to the Diocese of Arlington Rice Bowl collection. Special thanks to Mrs. LaBarge and Mrs. Ferlotti for coordinating this project.
• Thanks to the PTO Board and Mrs. Schlinder, Cultural Arts Committee for providing our K-5 outstanding Rain Forest Assembly. Students had a great time participating and watching.
• To Mr. Torma, and 6th grade parent volunteers who helped in organizing our annual Medieval Day.
• Special thanks to Mrs. Cate, Mrs. Corcoran and Mrs. McGrail for helping out with our Medieval Luncheon and National Junior Honor Society reception.
• To Mrs. White, Mrs. Lyle for planning our very special National Junior Honor Society Induction ceremony.
• To Barry Ward, Mrs. Khavari and band members for a outstanding Superior One performance at the Diocesan Band Festival this past Saturday. We are very proud of our student advanced band members.

ATTENTION MORNING CARPOOLS
When exiting the school parking lot in the morning, PLEASE be aware of pedestrians crossing the parking lot towards the school building and the Crossing Guard’s directions. Please proceed with extreme caution, safety being our primary concern with our student walkers and employees attempting to cross the parking lot to the building.

TUESDAY DETENTIONS
Are held in the Vianney Center from 3-4pm with Mrs. Washington. Parents are asked to pick up students at 4 o’clock in the front lobby. If students are not picked up by 4:05pm, they will be checked in to Extended Day. Please note that Extended Day fees will be applied after 4:05pm.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
The following students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday, March 31st: Veronica Cena, Soo Joo Park (Susie), Nikita Kosyak, Mark Wenner, Mary Barna, Andreas Butler, Anna Ku-Di-Pietro, Emily Eisert, Katherine Faunce, Colleen Ferlotti, Caley Gormley, Melissa Halbrook, MaryEllen Potter, Perry Ruta, Olivia Schindler, Jerome Tirso, Connor Toole, Ryan Toole and Marybeth Ward. Congratulations to everyone!

FROM EXTENDED DAY
Please ensure that your child brings or wears athletic shoes to Extended Day. Uniform shoes mark up the gym floor and we do not allow students in regular uniform shoes to play in the gym. Also, during track & field practices (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays), the parking lot will be blocked off at the speed bump. Parents picking up children from Extended Day before 5pm will need to park in front of the church. Thank you.

TO 7TH GRADE PARENTS
This year, some students in 8th grade participated in a study and test taking skill class for the HSPT (High School Placement Test). This was offered afterschool in the fall for eight weeks. An interest survey was given to your 7th grader yesterday. If you are interested, please return the survey to the front office by Friday April 3rd. Mr. DiPippa will need to know if there is enough interest to run the class again.

ANNUAL ART SHOW
St Leo’s 3rd Annual Art Show and Fair is on May 5th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Your child’s artwork will be showcased in the Gym. During the event your child’s artwork will be framed and matted for display. This is part of a fundraiser for the PTO in conjunction with KidsArt Fairs. You may CHOOSE to purchase the frame and mat and 20% will come back to the school. However, this event is an opportunity for our parents to see our children’s artwork and purchasing any products is VOLUNTARY. Once the event is over the artwork is returned to your child to bring home. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event. Any questions please contact Pam Morrison at bempsmsjm@yahoo.com or 703-322-9696 or Kristin Bolster at kbolster@saintleothegreatschool.org

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
With the theme, “Be rich in good works & ready to share” (1Timothy 6:18), we should be aware of the needs of others in our Church community, especially those who are struggling in some way at this time. All food donations of any type are appreciated. Some suggestions include: soups, macaroni, canned fruits and vegetables, crackers, cereals, pancake mix, canned tomato sauce, and canned meats and tuna.

During this Church season, we have the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Lenten practices of offering prayers to assist others and giving alms by providing food for those in need through our participation in this Lenten food pantry collection. Let’s fulfill our Christian promises by doing as Jesus did. Our drive ends tomorrow Friday, April 3rd.

Mark your calendars for the 2009 Auction Gala and Parent Social "Welcome Spring" to be held April 24th, 7—11pm at International Country Club.
Tickets are on sale now! Cost: $65/person. Visit: www.saintleothegreatschool.org and click on Auction Gala info under the NEWS section for more information or to purchase your tickets online. If you would like to donate an item or service to the Auction, or would like to help, contact Leanna Furey: furey5@aol.com or 703 352-2313.

AUCTION WINE CELLAR
Thank you to those who have made a wine or monetary donation to our cellar. There is still plenty of time! You can contribute three different ways -- call the Vienna Vintner at 703.242.9463 -- bring a bottle to the school office (please do not send through the children) -- or you can send a check to Michelle Baldacci (CROSELTD@aol.com) payable to Saint Leo the Great School.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Start putting together your golf foursomes as you won't want to miss out on the Fourth Annual PTO Golf Tournament, Monday, May 11th at Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club. All proceeds go to support our school's technology department. In addition, be sure to order your raffle tickets for a chance to win a week at the Outer Banks in South Nags Head, NC, a 42" LCD HD TV or an 8GB Ipod Nano. Tickets are $10 each. Click here to download your order form. Tickets will be sold through Friday, May 1st with drawing to be held during the golf tournament dinner. You need not be present to win. To see the beach house go to:
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Any questions? Contact Jack Gallagher at jackgallagher51@hotmail.com]

BAND TRIP INFORMATION
In order to make sure you receive the most up-to-date information on the band trip, please make sure you are on the band email list. If you are not currently receiving emails from Joanne Khavari regarding the band, please email her at JSKMED@email.com and ask her to add you to her email list.

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP
Please join us for the Mothers' Prayer Group Meetings on April 23, May 14, and June 4, right after morning drop off, in the St. Mark's Room (Parish Hall). We will follow readings from the liturgical calendar, reflections from the book "The Better Part" and prayers for our school, teachers and families. We will end praying The Rosary. For questions, please contact Marcia Capizzani at atmloureiro2002@aol.com. All are welcome.

ST. LEO'S CYO TRACK AND FIELD
The last day to sign up for Saint Leo's Track and Field is Monday, April 6. For questions or forms, please email dotyku@aol.com.

FROM THE PTO
BOARD POSITIONS Nominations for PTO Board positions are currently being accepted for the 2009-2011 school terms. If you are interested in applying for a Board position, or would like to nominate someone, please contact Mary Beth Crosson as soon as possible at crosson46@yahoo.com. Nominations are due by Monday, April 20th with elections on Thursday, April 30th.

NIGHT OF MAGIC – PRESENTED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Multiple magicians! Saturday, April 4th – School gym, 6pm. $10 per adult, $5 per child ($30 family cap). Price includes 2 slices of pizza and one beverage (soda and water available). Please RSVP so food can be ordered accordingly to Nelson Clinch 703.385.2146 or email: clinch5va@yahoo.com.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

• The PVI Theater crowd will be presenting our spring play,” The Curious Savage” Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 and the matinee will be Sunday, April 5 at 2:00. Additionally, there will be two understudy performances, Thursday, April 2 at 7 (early because it’s a school night) and Saturday, April 4 at 2:00. Tickets will be sold at the door.
• CRAZY FOR YOU presented by Georgetown Visitation on April 3 and 4 at 7:30pm, April 5th at 2pm. Reserve your tickets online at www.visi.org. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. For questions only, please email box.office@visi.org.
• Paul VI Girls & Boys Summer Basketball Camp: June 15-19 / July 6-10 for Girls & Boys going into 3rd - 9th grades (9am - 4pm). $180 single camp fee/ $300 for both. Please contact Scott Allen at Coachsallen@aol.com (703-856-7157) to sign-up. Camp is filling up fast.
• St Leo The Great Mini-Hoopsters Basketball Camp: June 22 -26 / July 13-17 for Girls & Boys going into 1st - 3rd grades. $100 Single Camp Fee /$175 for both. Boys 9 am-12 pm / Girls 1pm - 4pm (Mon - Fri). Please contact Scott Allen at Coachsallen@aol.com (703-856-7157) to sign-up. Camp is filling up fast.
• PVI Soccer Camp Summer 2009 - June 22-26, 9-3 pm - all day - ages 7-15 are welcome to attend. For more information call 703-352-0925.
• BISHOP O’CONNELL SOCCER CAMP: Tuckahoe Park, Arlington, VA - June 29-July 2, 9:00am - 3:00pm (8-14 year Olds, $195* includes t-shirt) Morning: Skills, Tactics, Contests and More – Afternoon: Small and Large Sided Play - 1 hour lunch break (bring your own lunch ). For more information, please contact DJOsoccercamp@verizon.net or call 703-894-8844.