Electronic Friday Folder 5/2/08

Dear Friends, Families, and Faculty of St. Richard's School,

I have a few announcements for you today:

1. Young Voices of Indianapolis will be performing with Sandi Patty on May 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.  Don't miss this amazing performance by many St. Richard's children (and others) led by our own Marian Bender.  Tickets are available by calling 536-5595.

2.  Young Voices  of Indianapolis will hold auditions throughout the month of May for next year's choir.    To schedule an audition for your child, please call 926-0425 x 302.  Students from other schools in Indianapolis are also welcome to audition.  Students in Grades 2-4 will audition for the Young Voices Preparatory Choir, and students in Grades 5+ will audition for the Concert Choir and Encore Singers.  This year's choir will travel to Britain in July to participate in a choir festival.  The experience of singing in this wonderful choir and participating in philanthropy efforts will benefit your child for a lifetime.

3.  It's time again for the SRS Talent Show! We are very excited to announce that we are revamping our theme this year - out with the old and in with the new, as they say.  And so, bye-bye basketball theme and hello to.... WHEEL....OF.....TALENT!!!  That's right, we've taken on a game show flavor which will showcase not just the artistic but also the academic talents of our students. Auditions will be Friday, May 16 from 3:30 - 5:00pm and Monday, May 19th from 11:00am - 1:00pm.  Appointments are necessary, and a completed act is mandatory. All details can be found on the info sheet which is located on the website under School Life, Electronic Friday Folder, current issue.  If, after reading the information page in its entirety, you still have questions, please direct them to Chrissy Gray cgray@strichardsschool.org or Kathi Ridley kridley@strichardsschool.org. Talent Show rules
 
4.  We are looking for 5 prizes for the WHEEL OF TALENT.  In the past, gift cards to Target, iTunes, and /or Starbucks have been big hits.  If you would like to donate a gift card for a prize, please bring the card (denomination of your choosing, but we suggest $5 or $10 at the most) and leave it in Kathi Ridley's mailbox at the front desk.  We are also seeking a big wheel... and I don't mean a tricycle.  We need one of those casino-night, big spinning wheels - can anyone help?

5.  PO General Membership Meeting.
Summer is coming, and many of our children will have more free time to spend in the cyber-world.  Sadly, the virtual world can be a dangerous space.  As part of the PO's spring general membership meeting, we are pleased to present a program by Abby Williams that will focus on Internet safety.  Her program is described below:

Are you up to speed on cyberbullying? Are you aware that one out of five kids has been sexually solicited online? Have you heard of Facebook, You Tube and MySpace? Join Abby Williams to learn more about the dangers of the internet and how you can help your children, tweens and teens be safe while they are online. This session will also feature clips from the PBS Documentary, GROWING UP ON-LINE. Questions? E-mail Abby at awilliams@strichardsschool.org.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. in the Fortune Room for this important opportunity.  Child care will be available for all who make reservations with Kathi Ridley by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5. 

6. Any student in grades 3-6 interested in learning how to play volleyball should join Lea Ann Koekenberg for a Volleyball Clinic during the weeks of May 12 and May 19th.  Please see the attachment on the St. Richard's webpage under School Life, Electronic Friday folder, current issue for more information.

7. Please see the attachment from Gerianne Hap outlining free ways that your family can help St. Richard's School this summer.  (attachment on web page)

8.  Coral Hamlin, Director of Waycross Summer Camp, was our guest for chapel this past Wednesday and she shared with us information about an Open House at Waycross on Sunday, May 4, from 1p,m, to 4 p,m.  Waycross is hosting this Open House for all potential campers (and returning campers) and their parents.  Van Beers, Executive Director, Coral Hamlin, Camp Director and members of the 2008 Summer Staff will be on hand to greet campers and parents and introduce them to the camp facilities and program. 
Returning campers---bring a friend and receive a special Waycross t-shirt/prize when your friend signs up for camp at the Open House.  Friends who come to the Open House with a returning camper AND register on May 4th will receive the early bird discount rate.  New campers---bring a friend.  Both of you receive an early bird discount rate when you register at the Open House. 

For more information, contact Coral Hamlin, Camp Director,at Hamlin@indydio.org or by phone at: 800-786-2267.

9. ATTENTION PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND LOWER SCHOOL: The calendar lists the last day of school as May 30, but that day is graduation and ONLY the Middle School will be in attendance.  The school year ends for EC at noon on Thursday, May 29th, after they have enjoyed their own Field Day. The LS is done at 3:17 on Thursday, May 29th, after their time at Field Day. THERE WILL BE NO CHILDCARE OFFERED AT ALL ON THURSDAY, MAY 29.  THE LAST DAY OF AFTERCARE WILL BE WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE TALENT SHOW.
 
10.  Parents, please hasten to return your registration forms for Summer Camp, which begins Monday, June 2. Late fees of $25 per week will be assessed for any payment not received at least one full week in advance of the start of the camp for which you are registering.  Printable versions of the camp brochure are available on the SRS website. Hard copies came home a few weeks ago in Friday Folders and are also available at Aftercare checkout.

11.  PLEASE utilize the crosswalk during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup.  Please slow down if you're driving, and please be vigilant if you're walking. We also beg you not to use your cell phones during this time in order to ensure everyone's safety.  Thank you!

Best wishes for a wonderful weekend.

Melinda

Melinda W. Fisher
Director of Admission & Communications
St. Richard's School
33 East 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN  46205
(317) 926-0425 x 134
mfisher@strichardsschool.org