Dear Parents,

Here are some interesting statistics. In 2005 a study determined the dollar amount spent by American consumers in their pursuit of self improvement. The dollar amounts listed in the following self-improvement categories are in millions.
* Infomercials - $1,290
* Personal Coaching - $2,400
* Mail Order Catalogs - $70
* Holistic Institutes and Training Companies - $320
* Books - $693
* Audiotapes - $354
* Weight Loss Programs - $3, 970
Total spent on self-improvement products and services: $9,600,000.00 which is approximately 1% of the gross national product!

Here are some self improvement activities that have been proven to work and do not cost millions of dollars:

* Hugging your child
* Laughing with your child
* Watching your child sleep
* Listening to your child’s stories
* Reading stories to your child
* Watching a movie together
* Playing together
* Sitting on a porch swing when the sun is going down
These 8 activities are guaranteed to improve your mood and spirit and though they do not cost millions of dollars their value is priceless!

EDUKITS ARE RETURNING:

Information to purchase pre-packaged back to school supplies will be forthcoming. This is the same program that was offered last year.

TWO FAMILY FUN NIGHTS:

Please join us for one of the following family fun-filled nights: Friday, May 7th is our second annual Father/Daughter Dance in the Tower beginning at 7:00pm and Friday, May 14th is our Family Night Bingo in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00pm. Detailed information about tickets can be found on our web site.

CAFETERIA PAYMENT:

Effective Monday, May 3, the cafeteria will no longer be able to accept checks. All payments starting May 3 must be made in cash. Be sure when sending any payment that your envelope includes your child’s name, homeroom and cafeteria account number. Thank you.

CAFETERIA REFUND:

If your child will not be returning to St. Andrew next school year, please request in writing a refund from your child’s account if one exists. Thank you.

PLACES TO BE SEEN:

* May Crowning (PK-8) 8:30am Tuesday, May 4th
* K Read-In Friday, May 7th
* Father/Daughter Dance 7:00pm Friday, May 7th
* Recognition Assembly 1:00pm Monday, May 10th
* Mass (5-8) 8:30am Tuesday, May 11th
* PTA Mtg. Tuesday, May 11th
* Mass (1-4) 8:30am Thursday, May 13th
* 2nd grade Read-In Friday, May 14th
* PTA Family Night Bingo, Friday May 14th
* Mass (1-7) 8:30am Tuesday, May 18th
* 8th grade Graduation 6:00pm Tuesday, May 18th
* PK Closings Thursday, May 20th
* K Closings Friday, May 21st
* Awards ceremony (1-3) 9:00am Tuesday, May 25th
* Awards ceremony (4-5) 10:30am Tuesday, May 25th
* Awards ceremony (6-7) 8:30am Thursday, May 27th
* Closing School Mass 9:00am Thursday, May 27th