Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe that September is almost over! I wish I could make time stop and go back in time a few weeks but since I'm rather limited in that power, we march on!
A reminder that we meet with our volunteer catechists this coming Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 8:45am in the school.
As I announced last week in my email, this Sunday is the week that our catechists will be discussing the Touching Safety Curriculum. This curriculum can be viewed in its entirety by clicking here. In the email below, I have also placed a copy of the (age appropriate) videos about this subject which we intend to show during class. You may preview them at your leisure.
The expectation of our program is that we work together with families to build a safe environment for children. Educating children as participants in this process is one of several components to meet this goal.
If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Touching Safety Curriculum, we require that you make a request for this intention by completing the "Parent Opt Out" form attached below.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to ask me.
I also want to announce that the following weekend, October 6 and 7, 2018 there will be no classes for Religious Education, but there is book sale for religious books and religious items that will take place in the back of church courtesy of the Daughters of Saint Paul.
You may want to make a planned stop at their station because they have a great number of books that you may find helpful for your children or for yourself. Saints books, children's bibles, religious coloring books, etc. I encourage you to enrich your home library with items that encourage your child's faith. I know this was always an important part of my childhood growing up.
To learn more about the Daughters of Saint Paul and Pauline Books and Media, read more...
I look forward to seeing you and your children this Sunday.
Continue to have a great week!
Prayers and blessings,
David Heimann