St. Augustine School ♦ Come to Learn. Go to Serve ♦ www.staug-md.org ♦ April 28, 2017

St. Augustine School

Friday Flier

Monday, May 1st Grade 6th, 7th, 8th DC Field Trip, 8:50 PM - 3:00 PM

PreK 4 Field Trip, Toby’s Theater

Track Practice, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, May 2nd Science Club, 3,2,1 Blast off , 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

STEM NIGHT, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday, May 3rd 1st Week lunch menu closes, 11:59 PM

Track Practice, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Thursday, May 4th Faculty Meeting, 7:45 AM

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast from Grade 5

Offline Payments for 1st Week due by 9:00 AM

Concert Band Rehearsal, 8:00 AM and Band Sectionals all day

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grades 1 & 7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Chamber Choir Rehearsal in Burke Wing, 12:15 PM

Quiz Bowl, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Strategic Planning Meeting, Part 1, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, School Hall

Friday, May 5th SCHOOL CLOSED

Archdiocesan Professional Day, School Closed

Saturday, May 6th Track Meet, Maryvale, 9:00 AM

STEM NIGHT AT SAS:

Please join us for a fun night of Robots and Gears Tuesday, May 2nd, from 6:00 PM - 8:00

PM. It will be hosted by the HSA, Mr. Miller, and the Archbishop Spalding FRC 4541 Robot-

ics Team. Demostrations by our own FLL robotics Team will be viewed that evening too.

Also check out our own Mr. Miller’s 3D printer. Please see the attached flyer for giving us

your RSVP, which is due by Monday, May 1st.

RACE FOR EDUCATION UPDATE:

Thank you to all of the families who have sent in sponsor names or set up a Piggybackr page! We

have already raised over $6000 in a short amount of time! Unfortunately, we still have over 50%

of our families who have not participated. Please remember that ONLY students who contact at

least 5 sponsors will receive an exclusive race for education t-shirt that can be worn on race day.

However, it is not too late to participate. Please set up your Piggybackr page and send at least 5

emails by MAY 5th. If you prefer to send out mailers, please send the label sheet and signed

mailer to the office by MAY 1st. The Race for Education is an important fundraiser for St. Augustine School raising

over $330,000 over the years. This year the goal is to raise $25,000 to be used for flexible furnishing and

technology enhancements in all of the classrooms. We know with the generous support of this wonderful SAS

community we will reach this goal! If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Sciullo at tsciullo@staug-md.org.

Thank you for all that you do for SAS.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND MAY CROWNING:

Our prayers and heartfelt congratulations are extended to our second grade students who will be

making their First Holy Communion this spring. The school community will celebrate with the First

Communicants at our school liturgy held on Friday, May 12th , at 9:00 AM. All parents and friends

are invited to worship with us. Following mass we will honor Our Blessed Mother with a traditional

May Crowning. The students are encouraged to bring a single flower to school that morning to form

a class bouquet to be used at the May Crowning.

GRACE BEFORE MEALS LUNCH SYSTEM:

First Week Lunch Orders opened Thursday, April 27th by noon. Offline payments due by Wednesday,

May 3rd.

To order lunches and take advantage of our modest prices, please go to our school website,

www.staug-md.org, select the “Parents” option, select “Hot Lunch” from the drop down menu, and

login with your user name and password or just go directly to saslunch.org. It’s that simple! If you forget your login

information, need any help with the order process, or have any problems, please email Mrs. Rhonda Cynkar directly at

rcynkar@staug-md.org. Thank you for supporting the lunch program at SAS. Any “profit” is incorporated into the school’s

general funds.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON ANXIETY:

We wanted to pass along an upcoming free community talk on anxiety in children and pass along more

detailed information; which you can find here: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/calendar-events/help-

im-parent-anxious-child-free-talk-about-children-and/

BOX TOPS NEWS:

Congratulations to the 7th graders. They won the Italian Ice and Extra Recess competition. Please

continue to support the school by submitting box tops. Keep in mind, Box Tops 4 Education will not

accept expired or box tops with cut off expiration dates. Go SAS!!!

STEM CAMP INFORMAITON:

Notre Dame of Maryland University is offering a STEM camp in July. Session 1 takes place June 26-30

for students entering grades 3-8. Session 2 takes place July 17-21 for students entering grades K-8.

For more information go to ndm.edu/STEM camp or contact Mrs. Malloy for a brochure.

YEARBOOK PICTURES NEEDED:

It is that time of year again, when the yearbook staff is requesting photos from the 2016-17 school year.

If you have photos from any school or class events please send them to yearbook@staug-md.org.

FROM THE HEALTH ROOM:

Spring is in full swing and everything is in bloom. It is so nice to get outside and enjoy the beautiful

weather but with that comes the woes of seasonal allergy issues. If your child is sneezing, has a clear

runny nose, dry cough, or red/itchy/watery eyes then chances are they are feeling the effects of all of

the pollen that is in the air. Many children are visiting the Health Room with these complaints,

especially after outdoor play. Please touch base with your child’s pediatrician if you have concerns

regarding allergies. There are a variety of products including daily oral medications, eyedrops, and nasal sprays that may

help your child get through the Spring months more comfortably. Typically oral allergy medications like Zyrtec (cetirizine)

and Claritin (loratadine) should be taken once a day to prevent symptoms. FYI: Costco has brand name and generic allergy

medications available that are a fraction of the cost of the Walmart, Target, or drug store varieties.

St. Augustine School Families… Please Help Our Parish Feed Our Local Homeless

Bring a “Motel Box” Item to School by Monday, May 8

and Support Howard County Grassroots! What We Are Asking from our School Families:

Pre-K: Box of Crackers (12-13 ounce Club crackers or 1 pound box of saltines)

Grades K/1: Peanut Butter (16 to 18 ounce)

Grades 2/3: Individual serving size packs of cookies or crackers, or granola/breakfast/energy bars (at least 8)

Grades 4/5: Jelly (any flavor) (12-18 ounce)

Grades 6/7/8: One medium to large box of cold cereal (15 to 24 ounce)

Please bring all items to school by Monday, May 8. Donations will be used to stock food boxes which are provided to homeless families temporarily housed in local motels when the shelters are full. Questions? Please contact Frank Stanitski at 410-796-4582 or fspsosjs@verizon.net. Thank you from the CCASTA Social Action Committee!

St. Augustine Gala Silent Auction Sneak Peak

“Star Auction Item”

Looking to go to the beach this summer? We have just the place, an Ocean City Ocean Front two floor Penthouse Condo in Sea Watch at 115th Street. Master bedroom, 2 bedrooms with two sets of bunk

beds, 2.5 bathrooms and 2 balconies can be yours for one week. Sleeps ten! Select June 24 – July 1, July 29 – Aug 5 or Aug 5 – Aug 12

Value: $4500

Activity themed baskets Runner’s Basket Calling all runners! Test your speed and endurance with complimentary entry in to this year's Maryland Half Marathon in Fulton, MD. Not ready yet? Use Team Perservere's training program to get you there and run next year's Maryland Half. Keep this hand warm on chilly fall and winter runs with Runmitts made just for runners. Entry in to Maryland Half Marathon in 2017 or 2018 Training program for a half marathon (Team Persevere) Run Mitts Value: $200 Kid Activities Basket! Get ready for those long summer days to fill with these great kid’s activities! Your little one will enjoy a variety of activities so you can avoid the "I'm bored" comments! 2 Pump it up Open Jumps 2 private lessons at Bill's music in Catonsville 2 weeks free at Naimbee's Martial Arts Studio Family Fitness Basket! Looking to get fit in a family environment, fun and fitness for all the family at your local Y! 6 Month Family Membership to the Y in Central Maryland. Value: $583 Engineering Camp at Archbishop Spalding! Do you have a budding engineer in the family? Archbishop Spalding has donated a week at their engineering camp this summer!

Teacher Themed Baskets

“Live Auction Item” Principal for the day!

Imagine the your child as Principal for the day, walking the halls, offering extra recess or a school wide homework pass – this opportunity will be offered during our live auction!

Yoga with Ms. MacKay and Ms. Drury Do you have a young yoga enthusiast in your house? Or do you have a child who would love some special time with Ms. McKay and Ms. Drury. Enjoy a private yoga class with your new mat and invite 3 of your friends. Great for a birthday party! LET'S GO O's! Enjoy a great time at the Yard with Mrs. Weatherholtz and watch the O's play. Includes tickets for one parent and three kids. Be sure to wear your black and orange! Great birthday party or present for your little one! Sponsored by Ivan Henderson State Farm Agent Orioles Game with Mr. Miller Committee Member: Susie/Melanie Enjoy a great time at the Yard with Mr. Miller and watch the O's play. Includes tickets for one parent and three kids. Be sure to wear your black and orange! Great birthday party or present for your little one! Sponsored by Ivan Henderson State Farm Agent Dinner with Mrs. Claytor Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal prepared by Mrs. Claytor! She will bring everything needed to prepare your choice of a homemade pasta dinner or homemade pizza. Mrs. Claytor will even bring wine for the adults to enjoy as you learn her cooking secrets! Great for families with children entering 1st grade!! Face Painting or Henna tattoos with Ms. Christian! Create amazing memories at your birthday party or gathering with two hours of face painting or henna tattoos. Our amazing art teacher, Ms. Christian, does amazing work and brings your event to the next level! Pottery Painting with Mrs Barb! Give your little one quality time with Miss Barb as they create a pottery masterpiece! Includes 3 children and Miss Barb (one parent must be present) Great for birthday party! Helping with 8th Grade as a Safety for the day! Do you have a primary school student who longs to be one of the "big" kids who serve as safety guards during dismissal? This experience will allow your child to help direct traffic during dismissal and, of course, wave goodbye to all departing! Yellow sash included!!

Food Themed Baskets Wine and specialty foods Basket Kindly donated by: Heartlands Assisted Living, Severna Park

For the Grown-Ups! Make-Over Basket $200 gift certificate to Vivid Salon, the basket also includes products Date Night Basket Have a monthly date night on us! Enjoy gift cards to 12 restaurants. Get out of the house and enjoy some "us" time! Golf for Four! Enjoy a round of golf for four including lunch courtesy of Rolling Road Golf Club. Medieval Times Dinner for Two! Enjoy an evening of food and jousting at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament!

Wine and Whiskey themed Baskets (Donated by Aimee Loebs-Davis) Whiskey and gadgets basket Value: $125 Sweet Wines (12 bottles) basket Value: $144 Italian Themed wine basket Value: $150 Basket of Bubbles basket Value: $150 Summer Cooler basket Value: $150

It’s STEM Time at St. Augustine!

Please join us for a fun night of robots and gears

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

6 – 8 p.m.

Hosted by the HSA, Mr. Miller and the Archbishop Spalding

FRC 4541 Robotics Team

Demonstration by our own FLL Robotics Team

The Archbishop Spalding FRC 4541 Robotics Team

Build a Tower of Gears

Science Fair Projects

And check out own Mr. Miller’s 3D Printer

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RSVP by Monday, May 1, 2017

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Grade: _____________________________________

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