Saint Leo the Great Catholic School

PRINCIPAL’S REFLECTION
Special thanks go out to the PTO Board for hosting our annual Volunteer Luncheon at Brion's Grille today. The school deeply appreciates the commitment of our wonderful volunteers that enable us to provide the resources needed for our Blue Ribbon School! You are the best.

The TerraNova Standardized Test Results are scheduled to arrive this week. They will be mailed 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 2009-2010 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 Thursday, June 11th from 8-12 noon and 1-3pm. Please email teachers for conference time. Reading Lists were sent home this week for Grades 1-8, please take the time to review the list and encourage students to start reading now. Please make reading a priority over the summer months - this will insure a great start to new school year. Summer reading lists are also available under Parent Resource on our school website.

As we plan for next school year, we are offering to 4th and 5th grade students an after-school math resource, Math Mania with Word Problems! Please see the full description of this course at the end of this newsnote. In addition, rising 8th grader students will have an opportunity to participate in the afterschool High School Placement Test Prep program that will be made available for eight sessions prior to the December test. Flyers will be given to students today. Rising 8th graders will also receive a flier on mastering the high school entrance exam. I strongly encourage all 8th grade students to purchase this resource and review over the summer months.

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

Thought for the Day
We Become Like What We Love
St. Francis de Sales

THANKS & PRAISE

• To Katie Blanchard for helping with pictures for the book.
• Thanks to all the folks who helped with fitness testing for PE and Mr. Allen: Lucy Flores, Cindi Harkes, John Harkes, Michelle Baldacci, Deanna Ruggio, Kim Pham, Laura Potter, Trung Nguyen, Theresa Storey, Virginia Cronin, Carole Butler, Joanne DeMarco, Sue Main, Sally Perez, Maureen Bayne, Katie Korka, and Vicky Toenshoff.
• Thanks also to Dennis Cate for his dedication and time to the Saint Leo throwers and track team this past season.
• Thank you to Mrs. Loan Nguyen who sent in bagels for the faculty and staff last week. It is helping to keep up our strength the last weeks of school!
• To Mrs. McCarty for all of her work and time she spent on coordinating our outstanding yearbook this year.
• To Mrs. Crosson, Mrs. Hicks for helping the distribution of the yearbooks to all of our students.
• To Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Baker and 3rd grade parent volunteers for a very special field trip to GMU Performing Arts Center this past Friday.
• To the entire faculty, staff, students and parents who contributed to our end of the year service project for Mary's Children and Saint Vincent de Paul. It was very much appreciated.
• To Mr. and Mrs. Moran, parent volunteers in Mr. Allen and Mr. Torma's advisory. For all of their help in coordinating our last middle school passport party. It was a huge success.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW STUDENT COUNCIL FOR 2009-2010

• President - Olivia Schindler
• Vice President - Lizzie Callahan
• Secretary/Treasurers - Michael Ku-DiPietro
• Commissioner of Publicity, Public Relations & Service - Kate Main
• Commissioner of Religious Affairs - Julia Dunbar
• Commissioner of School Spirit and Athletics - Ryan Toole

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010:

• EXTENDED DAY DIRECTOR and ASSISTANT DIRECTOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE- applications are being accepted for Extended Day Director starting late August. The hours are Monday through Friday, 2:15-6:15pm.
  Assistant Director's hours are 2:45-6pm, Monday through Friday. Please send resume to front office or email: Ddipippa@saintleothegreatschool.org
• KITCHEN ASSISTANT- applications are being accepted for one Kitchen Assistant Monday through Friday, 10:30-2pm. Please send resume to Kitchen@saintleothegreatschool.org

ATTENTION ROOM PARENTS
for bookkeeping purposes, all room parent receipts MUST BE TURNED IN TO AMY WILSON BY MAY 27TH for reimbursement for this school year.

FROM THE CLINIC
Any medications that have been brought for your child during the school year, both prescription and over the counter must be picked up on or before the last day of school. No medications are kept at school during the summer months. Any medications not picked up will be discarded. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ferlotti RN at 703-273-1211 ext 646.

FROM EXTENDED DAY

• If you have not returned your prepay forms to the office, please do so as soon as possible to avoid paying the emergency rate. Please note that if you do not pay any outstanding bills by the end of the school year, your child will not receive his or her report card until payment has been remitted. Also, please do not put your prepay money and your bill money together as the money goes into separate accounts. Thank you.
• All invoices for the end of the year have been finalized and sent home. Payment is due in full upon receipt. Please call Mrs. Jones ext.621 should you have any questions regarding your account. All accounts must be paid in full in order distribute report cards on time. Thank you and have a safe and happy summer.

PTO 2009-2010 EVENT CHAIRS!
Cultural Events: Dana Schlindler, gdschindler@verizon.net
School Directory: Kathy Johnson, greggkathyjohnson@cox.net
New Friends/Old Friends Coffee: Kathy Johnson, greggkathyjohnson@cox.net
Used Uniform Sales: Lesli Kraiger, lkraiger@msn.com
Innisbrook Fundraiser: Marian Hartzell, tjhartzell@verison.net
Family Fun Night: Vacant - please contact Larry McGrail, Larry.mcgrail@verizon.net
Quiz Bowl: Kristin & Evan Bolster, kbolster@saintleothegreatschool.org
Spring Fun Run: Katie Blanchard, Katie_blanchard@verizon.net
Golf Tournament: please contact Larry McGrail, Larry.mcgrail@verizon.net
Volunteer Luncheon: Mary Beth Crosson, crosson46@yahoo.com
PTO Diocesan Representative: Sylvia Neves, Sylvia.g.molinaneves@verizonbusiness.net

MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP
Please join us for the Mothers' Prayer Group Meeting on 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 the Great Mini-Hoopster Basketball Camp T-Shirt Sponsors Needed
Mr. Allen is looking for business sponsors on his basketball camp T-Shirts this summer at Paul VI and St Leo's. This is a great way to advertise your business on the back of over 350 camp T-shirts plus hand-out information at each camp registration to over 400 campers and parents. Please contact Scott Allen at 703-856-7157 or coachsallen@aol.com for further information. Deadline is May 26th.

SEEKING PARENTS K-5 INTERESTED IN GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Each fall the Saint Leo's Girl Scouts have more girls than parents. Girls are wait-listed or turned away due to parent to child ratios not being met. If your daughter is new to the school or interested in joining Scouts this fall, please consider getting the required training this spring to become a leader in the fall. Grab a partner and do it together! Don't be afraid - it is easier than you think - as a leader you set the frequency, time and ates for the meetings. In addition, you personally benefit from getting to know your daughter's classmates, friends and their families on an all new level. The current Girl Scout Leaders are here to guide and mentor you - if interested, please contact Beth Ward billjoe@cox.net. Julie Baradi baradibunch@yahoo.com or Monette Corrigan monette_corrigan@s5a.com if any other leaders are interested, they could also be added. For a COMPLETE list of courses go to the GSCNC training registration website at http://register.gscnc.org

• Daisy (Gr.K and 1) 6/6 and 6/11
• Brownie (Gr.2 and 3) 5/14, 5/27, 6/4, 6/6
• Junior (Gr. 4 and 5) 5/9 and 5/20

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Mark your calendars because Saint Leo's is running a Vacation Bible School the week of July 13-17, 2009 from 9am-12noon. Registration for rising pre-K (4 year olds) to rising 6th graders is available for download on the parish website or for pickup in the CCD office. Spots will be available on a first-come basis. The cost is $30 for the first child, with a $60 family maximum. Contact Lee Cena (DRE) in the CCD office with any questions (703-273-4868).

Mrs. White recommends a great new theater camp for ages 6-14. A great value and looks like a lot of fun - check it out at http://fairfaxcitytheatre.org/CFTC/Summer_Drama_Camp.html

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.

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.
• 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.
• Parade Band Camp to any rising 8th-12th graders on afternoons during the week of August 17-21. Cost is $50 per student (early bird special of $40. if registered before June 1!). Payment includes camp fee, snacks/drinks and t-shirt. Curriculum includes parade fundamentals video and basic commands, sectionals, full band rehearsal, and outdoor parade practice. Questions/applications may be directed to Mrs. Jan Siegfried at jsiegfried@paulvi.net.

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.
• BASEBALL CAMP: June 15-19th 9am-2pm. Questions? Please call Coach Hart at (571) 238-9447. $225.00 (Make Checks Payable to Richard Hart)

Brass & Percussion Music Camp at Bishop Ireton High School
Can students learn to play brass or percussion in just three weeks? Yes, they can! Sign up for the Brass & Percussion Music Camp! All instruments are provided (tubas, euphoniums, trombones, French horns, trumpets, percussion instruments)! Participants need only bring their positive "can-do" attitude and their "yes, I can" enthusiasm! August 3 - 21, from 1 to 3:30 pm (Monday thru Friday for 3 weeks) Cost: $400. Download the Registration form. Open to all rising 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Teachers: Dr. Randall Eyles, Director of Fine Arts at Bishop Ireton High School, plus professional musicians from the service bands.

NEW Math Mania with Word Problems - Interest Inquiry (4th and 5th graders ONLY - after school activity) - Does your child shy away from math word problems? Teaching kids to solve word problems is one of the most challenging tasks faced by math teachers and parents. A big part of that challenge is adjusting kids' mind-sets towards these tasks. Most kids are intimidated by word problems and give up easily. Having the right strategies to tackle these word problems can make all the difference in the world. Many problems are multi-step and require some type of systematic approach or procedure. Problem solving requires practice! The Math Mania program, offered by Student Advance Learning, is an after school course (for 4th and 5th graders) that will focus on providing students with the tools needed to collect the appropriate information, identify a strategy and to use the strategy appropriately to solve the problem! Student Advance Learning will be in constant communication with the 4th and 5th grade math teachers to ensure that the word problems chosen for that week's session focus on the math topic the kids are learning for that week. Dates and Times: To be announced at the start of school year 2009. Sessions will be held once a week for one hour after school. Materials: Provided with the fee. Place: Saint Leo the Great Cost: $115.00 per student per quarter (8 weeks).Total $460 per student for full year (total 32 weeks) (If interested or need further information please send an e-mail to StudentAdvanceLearning@yahoo.com or call us at 704-776-1723