RCS 35TH Anniversary Festival

Friday, May 16th for $10 – “All you can ride” from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (for RCS Families only)

Open to the public:

Friday, May 16th – 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Saturday, May 17th – Noon to 10:00 P.M.

Sunday, May 18th – Noon to 6:00 P.M.

MORE FESTIVAL INFORMATION FROM MRS. STEPHAN IS ON THE WEBSITE

Rome Catholic Festival

• Just a reminder to all registered students in Kindergarten – Grade 6 for the 2008-2009 school year – get your applications in to attend the Rome Catholic School Summer Day Camp. Also, this year we are accepting junior counselor applications. Junior counselors must be in at least Grade 8 for the 2008-2009 school year and will receive a reduced camp fee rate. Please call Mrs. Wilson at ext. 2235 for details. We are also looking to hire camp counselors to work with Ms. Gazitano. Please call the main office for a summer camp employment application.
  
  
• RCS Spring Concert will be held on June 4th at 6:30 P.M. at the school.
  
  
• Other Festival news – We are selling raffle tickets in the main office in commemoration of the festival’s 35th anniversary. You can win $500.00 and you need not be present to win. Drawing will be on Sunday, May 18th at the festival.
  
  
• Memorial Day Reminder: Rome Catholic School will closed on Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 27th giving everyone a long Memorial Day weekend.
  
  
• If you like to golf please join us for the annual Father Conrad Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 8th at Rome Country Club. Shotgun start at 2:00 P.M. and foursomes are on sale now!!!! Not planning on golfing – we need volunteers. Please contact Dyann Nashton at RCS X 2234.
  
  
• The Andrew Gold Scholarship forms are available in the main office. They are to be filled out and returned to school by May 20th.
  
  
• If you or you know of any volunteers that have not had VIRTUS training please let them know that there will be a training session Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford. You can sign up on line. If you have any questions please call the RCS main office.
  
  
• We will be having a used uniform sale at the Joseph Center on the following dates, May 19th , June 2nd and June 9th from 1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. and May 21st from 7:30 A.M – 8:30 A.M.
   
• Flynn and O’Hara will be at RCS on June 10th from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M.
  
  

Peace and all good things

Christopher Mominey

May 14, 2008
 

We’re in the midst of a busy month of May so I’ll get right to it!

RCS 35th Anniversary Festival

Friday, May 16th for $10 - "All you can ride" from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm (for RCS Families only)

Open to the Public

Fri-16th 6:00 to 10:00 pm

Sat-17th noon to 10:00 pm

Sun-18th noon-6:00pm

MORE FESTIVAL INFORMATION FROM MRS. STEPHAN IS ON THE WEBSITE

• This Friday, May 9th we will have a school-wide dress down day to support the efforts of one of our parents, Mrs. Regina Recco who is raising finds during this year’s Ride for Missing Children. Regina will be joining the 100 mile ride for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on May 16th. A donation of $1 is required for this dress down day.
  
  
  
• RCS Summer Camp: Registration packets in the main office and more information available on the school website. Please consider joining us!
  
  
  
• Spring Concert Reminder: The Spring Concert will be held on June 4th, 2008 here at RCS.
  
  
  
• Other Festival News: In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Rome Catholic Festival, we are selling raffle tickets with a winning prize of $500.00. The winner will be announced at 3:00 pm on Sunday May 18th at the festival. Winner need not be present. If anyone is interested in purchasing a ticket, they will be available in the main office, or please contact Lorraine Talarico at 338-0309. Tickets are $5.00 each. Anyone interested in helping to sell these tickets should also contact Lorraine Talarico at the above number. No one is obligated to either buy or sell, however any help would be greatly appreciated.
  
  
• Memorial Day Reminder: As you know, in planning our calendar for this school year we chose to have classes on Friday, May 23rd even in light of Rome City School District’s decision to not hold classes on that day. However, given the District’s recent decision to cancel classes on Tuesday, May 27th as well I have made the decision to make a change to our calendar. Rome Catholic School will be closed on Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 27th.
  
  
  
• Fish Fry Update: The fish fry season for this school year has come to an end. The school play held in May and the warm weather in June prohibits us from having another successful First Friday fish fry. Thank you to all who helped in any way making them a successful community event and fundraiser. We appreciate all the bakers, workers, student workers, and loyal customers. A special thank you to all those who contributed in so many ways during the Lenten Season. TOTAL OF 13 FISH FRIES. WE SOLD APPROXIMATELY 1,890 PIECES OF FISH WE HAD A PROFIT OF $6,276.19 AN AVERAGE OF $480.00 PROFIT FOR EACH. Thank you, Rita Riolo -FISH FRY QUEEN
  
  
  
• Basket Affair Thanks: On behalf of the Basket Affair Committee, I would like thank all who helped out with this year’s Basket Affair. Whether you donated a basket or helped at the event your efforts helped to make the evening a HUGE success. I would also like to thank the faculty and staff for their help, especially in helping Mrs. Tan decorate the gym! The event was a great opportunity to show the community what a wonderful school we have. Sue Provenzano
  
   

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

May 7th, 2008

Foursomes On Sale Now!!!

Sunday, June 8^th, 2008

Annual Father Conrad Scholarship Golf Tournament

Rome Country Club

2:00pm Shotgun Start

Best Wishes

Some very valuable members of our staff are not returning to RCS next year.  We wish them the best in their future!

Mr. Dan Engle

Mr. Tony Curtacci

Mrs. Marla Millhouse

Mrs. Maria Vinci

Mrs. Gail Massello

Deacon Richard Prusko

Mrs. Davette Sanborn

Don’t forget to follow the yellow brick road to Rome Catholic this weekend!

MAY 2, 3, 4

RCS Spring Musical

The Wizard of Oz

Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 3:00pm

Tickets on Sale NOW in the main office!

Thursday, May 1st – Ascension Thursday Mass – 8:30am

Celebrant – Rev. Fred Daley

May 16, 17, 18 – RCS Festival

35th Anniversary Event – Come and Join Us for this wonderful tradition!

RCS Aid and Scholarship Forms

Deadline is TOMORROW!!!

Other items of note:

RCS Summer Camp: Registration packets in the main office and more information available on the school website. Please consider joining us!  click here for details    registration form

Spring Concert DATE CHANGE: The Spring Concert will be held on June 4th, 2008 here at RCS. Please disregard the original school calendar date of May 28th.

Festival News: In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Rome Catholic Festival, we are selling raffle tickets with a winning prize of $500.00. The winner will be announced at 3:00 pm on Sunday May 18th at the festival. Winner need not be present. If anyone is interested in purchasing a ticket, they will be available in the main office, or please contact Lorraine Talarico at 338-0309. Tickets are $5.00 each. Anyone interested in helping to sell these tickets should also contact Lorraine Talarico at the above number. No one is obligated to either buy or sell, however any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: As you know, in planning our calendar for this school year we chose to have classes on Friday, May 23rd even in light of Rome City School District’s decision to not hold classes on that day. However, given the District’s recent decision to cancel classes on Tuesday, May 27th as well I have made the decision to make a change to our calendar. Rome Catholic School will be closed on Friday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 27th.

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

April 30th, 2008

 Best Wishes to Mrs. Vinci 

On Friday of last week Mrs. Vinci notified our staff that she will be retiring from RCS at the end of the year. Teaching has been Maria’s life work, and she is very much committed to Catholic Education, having taught in Rome, both at Transfiguration and at RCS for 26 years. She also taught in a Catholic school in Ohio for one year. 

We wish her the best as she begins this new chapter in her life!

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 8^th, 2008

Annual Father Conrad Scholarship Golf Tournament

Rome Country Club

2:00pm Shotgun Start

Busy, busy, busy! That’s all I can say…please note the following:

Friday, April 25th
NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS
STAFF IN-SERVICE DAY

THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 26th 7:00pm
RCS Annual Basket Affair

Thursday, May 1st – Ascension Thursday Mass – 8:30am
Celebrant – Rev. Fred Daley

NEXT WEEKEND MAY 2, 3, 4
RCS Spring Musical
The Wizard of Oz
Tickets on Sale NOW in the main office!

May 16, 17, 18 – RCS Festival
35th Anniversary Event – Come and Join Us for this wonderful tradition!

Reminder- RCS Aid and Scholarship Forms

RCS Aid forms are available in the main office. This form of aid is over and above the aid given from the diocese so we encourage everyone to apply. These forms are due back to school May 1st, 2008.

Scholarship applications are now available in the main office as well. The Principal’s Scholarship is for grades 7-12. Again, please stop in to pick up an application! These forms are due back to school May 1st, 2008.

Other items of note:

RCS Summer Camp: Information coming home today with all students in the elementary school. You may also reference the website for more information. Please consider joining us!

Spring Concert DATE CHANGE: The Spring Concert will be held on June 4th, 2008 here at RCS. Please disregard the original school calendar date of May 28th.

Festival News: In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Rome Catholic Festival, we are selling raffle tickets with a winning prize of $500.00. The winner will be announced at 3:00 pm on Sunday May 18th at the festival. Winner need not be present. If anyone is interested in purchasing a ticket, they will be available in the main office, or please contact Lorraine Talarico at 338-0309. Tickets are 5.00 each. Anyone interested in helping to sell these tickets should also contact Lorraine Talarico at the above number. No one is obligated to either buy or sell, however any help would be greatly appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 8^th, 2008

Annual Father Conrad Scholarship Golf Tournament

Rome Country Club

2:00pm Shotgun Start

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey
April 23rd, 2008

Dear Rome Catholic Parents: 

Don’t forget TONIGHT at 6:00pm Read with The Principal (Literacy Center) and 6:30 PM PTG Meeting (cafeteria).  Reports from Festival and Basket Affair Committees as well as a financial report will be covered at the PTG meeting.

Also at the PTG Meeting 

Special Presentation:  Ms. Mary Nobis, RCS School Counselor

Topic

  The Virtue Driven Life: The Parent’s Role in Developing Virtue

You won’t want to miss this!!! 

 Reminder- RCS Aid and Scholarship Forms 

• RCS Aid forms are available in the main office.  This form of aid is over and above the aid given from the diocese so we encourage everyone to apply.  These forms are due back to school May 1^st, 2008.
   

• Scholarship applications are now available in the main office as well.  The Principal’s Scholarship is for grades 7-12.  Again, please stop in to pick up an application!  These forms are due back to school May 1^st, 2008. The Good News Scholarship is for all grades PreK – 12 and is DUE BACK on APRIL 15^th.

Other School News 

Dress Code:      Please note the dress code changes that take place after Spring Break.  These are outlined in detail in the Parent-Student Handbook.  Also, students in the elementary school, especially grades 4,5,6 have been a bit too relaxed about dress code as of late so please remind your children of the importance and value of the code. 

Date Reminders 

Friday, April 11^th – NO CLASSES 

Friday, April 25^th – NO CLASSES – Staff In-Service Day 

Saturday, April 26^th – BASKET AFFAIR (see Web Site for more info) 

Thursday, May 1^st – Ascension Thursday Mass – 8:30am

Celebrant – Rev. Fred Daley 

Weekend of May 2,3,4 – Spring Musical – The Wizard of Oz

Enjoy the spring break! 

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

April 9^th, 2008 

Spring greetings from a busy RCS! Please take time to read the entire contents of this update…there is a great deal of information contained here.

RCS Aid Forms Now Available!

• RCS Aid forms are now available in the main office. This form of aid is over and above the aid given from the diocese so we encourage everyone to apply. These forms are due back to school May 1st, 2008.
   
• Scholarship applications are now available in the main office as well. The Principal’s Scholarship is for grades 7-12. Again, please stop in to pick up an application! These forms are due back to school May 1st, 2008. The Good News Scholarship is for all grades PK – 12 and is DUE BACK on APRIL 15th.
   
• Any NON-PERISHABLE baskets may be brought to the school office any time from now until Thursday, April 24.  Please make sure your name is on your basket so the committee can easily identify it.

Other School News

• Saturday, April 5 (this Saturday) Booster Club Bottle and Can Drive. Please bring your bottles and cans to the cafeteria between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
   
• Wednesday, April 9th is our annual Youth Summit Day for grades 7-12. Mrs. Kapps and the Peer Leaders have a wonderful day planned with guest speakers, workshops and activities all day long. The students will even participate in a service component this year.

Wednesday, April 9th

6:00pm – Read With The Principal (PS-6) in the Literacy Center

6:30pm – PTG Meeting and Special Presentation
Agenda to include updates on spring PTG projects including Basket Affair and Festival

Special Presentation: Ms. Mary Nobis, RCS School Counselor
Topic
The Virtue Driven Life: The Parent’s Role in Developing Virtue
You won’t want to miss this!!!

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey
April 2nd, 2008

The Rome Catholic School Faculty would like to wish
all of our families
a very happy and blessed Easter!

2008-09 Application Update

• Applications have been arriving on a daily basis from the general public. Please, to assure your child consideration for next year, turn in your applications ASAP.

Other reminders and news…

• Good Friday, March 21st is our weekly Fish Fry during Lent. Doors to the cafeteria open at 5:00pm. Please join us! After Easter we will resume having our fish frys on the first Friday of the month.
   
• The “Think Rink” dress down day was a total success. Thank you to all of the students and staff that participated!
   
• MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!! The Red & White Players will be presenting “The Wizard of Oz” on May 2, 3, and 4….Friday & Saturday performances are at 7:30 P.M. and the Sunday performance is at 3:00 P.M. …..GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY….THEY CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE MAIN OFFICE! General admission of $8.00 adults and $4.00 for students.

Date Reminders

Holy Thursday, March 20th
Staff Retreat Day-No Classes

Friday, March 21st
Good Friday-No Classes
Fish Fry begins at 5:00pm

Monday, March 24th
No Classes

Peace and all good things
Christopher Mominey
March 19, 2008

It seemed that spring was here for a brief time but today’s weather seems more like December!

2008-09 Application Update

• Applications have been arriving on a daily basis from the general public. Please, to assure your child consideration for next year, turn in your applications ASAP.
   
• All FACTS Grant in Aid (Diocesan Aid) Applications are due THIS FRIDAY. They are to be mailed directly to the company that processes them.
   
•  Please note that all vouchers that you received for the free golf shirt or free sweater must be turned in at the main office of the school. DO NOT SEND THESE TO THE COMPANY THAT SELLS THE UNIFORMS.

Other reminders…

• This Friday, March 14th is a Dress Down Day to benefit the Kennedy Ice Arena Project here in Rome. All students in all grades are asked to donate $1 for this cause.
   
• Many thanks to all who came out and braved the weather this past Sunday for our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Event. Thanks especially to Dyanna Gardinier and her committee who worked so hard to make this such a special day for our kids.
   
•  A final call for Senior parents who wish to do a parent ad in the yearbook. All ads MUST be in by this Friday 14th.
   
• This Friday, March 14th is the Career Fair for students in grades 9-12. Mrs. Patterson-Smith will be communicating more about this to the high school students during the week.
   
• On Monday, March 17th we will have a Saint Patrick’s Day Assembly in the gym beginning at 1:00pm and ending by 1:45pm. Mr. Nickerson and Mr. Parlato will lead us in an instructional assembly about the bagpipes. This is an elementary assembly but all are welcome.

• This Friday, March 14th is our weekly Fish Fry during Lent. Doors to the cafeteria open at 5:00pm. Please join us!

Date Reminders

Holy Thursday, March 20th
Staff Retreat Day-No Classes

Friday, March 21st
Good Friday-No Classes
Fish Fry begins at 5:00pm

Monday, March 24th
No Classes

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey

08-09 Application Update

• Please send in your application for the 2008-09 school year, if you haven’t done so already.
   
• FACTS Grant-In Aid forms are available in the main office. WE DO NOT MAIL THESE HOME so please come into the office to pick them up. They are mailed directly back to the company. Please note the deadline of March 14th.
   
•  Please note that all vouchers that you received for the free golf short or free sweater vest must be turned in at the main office of the school. DO NOT SEND THESE TO THE COMPANY THAT SELLS THE UNIFORMS.
   
• Reminder....it seems that the parking lot is getting congested once again.  Please do not pull up to the door, get out of your car to pickup your child/ren. For everyone's safety please park you car and walk to sidewalk area to pick up your child/ren.

A few other points of interest this week:

• Sunday, March 9th is Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. A flier is posted here on the school web-site for further information.
   
• Elementary parents please take a moment and send in recent candid photos of your child so that they can be included in the Elementary Yearbook.
   
• Parents in grades 3,4,5 are reminded that this week are the state math assessments. Grades 3 and 5 are given over two days and grade 4 is given over three days.
   
• The Basket Affair is just around the corner (Saturday, April 26th). Basket descriptions are encouraged at this time. We have all of the information available for you in the main office. Keep those baskets coming!
   
• Update on the Scholastic Book Fair!...The Book Fair was a tremendous success and we want to thank all of the volunteers for their help. There was a substantial profit and each classroom from PreK to Grade 6 was able to receive a collection of Scholastic readers enabling the teachers to update their classroom libraries.
   
• Attention Junior Parents – please check the Rome Catholic web site (Junior Awards ) for all of the scholarship awards that your child may be eligible for!!!

Wizard of Oz Update

Students who are already cast members should keep checking the RCS web site for information and the rehearsal schedule. If you have any questions please email Ms. Lincoln at slincoln@syrdiocese.org.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey
 

When will winter end? Let’s hope it’s not too far off…

2008-09 Application Update

• All families that file applications by the end of the day THIS Friday receive a discount on their student activity fee and a voucher for either a free golf shirt or a free sweater vest. The application process is opening to new families beginning March 1st.
   
• FACTS Grant-In Aid forms are available in the main office. WE DO NOT MAIL THESE HOME so please come into the office to pick them up. They are mailed directly back to the company. Please note the deadline of March 14th.
   
•  Please note that all vouchers that you receive for the free golf short or free sweater vest must be turned in at the main office of the school. DO NOT SEND THESE TO THE COMPANY THAT SELLS THE UNIFORMS.

A few other points of interest this week:

• Sunday, March 9th is Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. A flier is posted here (Easter Bunny Breakfast ) on the school web-site for further information.
   
• Parents in grades 3,4,5 are reminded that next week are the state math assessments. We will begin these exams on Tuesday of next week. Grades 3 and 5 are given over two days and grade 4 is given over three days.
   
• The Basket Affair is just around the corner (Saturday, April 26th). Basket descriptions are encouraged at this time. We have all of the information available for you in the main office. Keep those baskets coming!

Wizard of Oz Update

Elementary parents and guardians: Friday, February 29 at 6:30pm in the gym is your last chance to get involved in this year’s Red and White Musical Players production of The Wizard of OZ. The remaining parts are Munchkins in Munchkinland. This Friday’s rehearsal will be the first music rehearsal of the scene. If your child was unable to come to auditions, and did not attend last Thursday’s rehearsal, but does want to be a part of this production he or she must attend Friday’s rehearsal. Students who are already cast members should keep checking the RCS web site (Wizard of Oz) for information and the rehearsal schedule. If you have any questions please email Ms. Lincoln at slincoln@syrdiocese.org.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey
 

Another crazy weather week in the Mohawk Valley! Stay tuned…

• Spring sports sign ups have begun. Students interested in playing modified or varsity softball and modified or varsity baseball should see Coach Ski.
   
• THIS FRIDAY, February 15th is the annual Hoops for Heart Program here at RCS. It will be a dress down day for all students in all grades. Everyone is asked to contribute $1 for this worthy cause. The money raised goes directly to the American Heart Association.
   
• FISH FRY – Friday, February 15th beginning at 5:00pm in the RCS cafeteria.
   
• Reminder to Parents of Seniors - Senior/Parent ads for yearbook are due Friday, February 15.
   
• Grades 7-12  students who have not yet ordered a yearbook, the deadline is Friday, February 15.  Please see Mrs. Gardinier if you are interested in ordering a yearbook.
  
  

Basket Affair Reminder

This Friday is the deadline to have basket descriptions in if you want to be eligible for a complimentary ticket to this year’s Basket Affair. All other descriptions will be accepted until the end of the month in order to be placed in Basket Affair Booklet.

The Wizard of Oz Update

The elementary cast list has been posted on the RCS web site. Wizard of Oz. Congratulations to all! If your student's name is not listed, and you did attend auditions, this means he or she is either in the Munchkin scene, a Flying Monkey, in the Jitterbug scene, and or in the Emerald City scene. Most students are Munchkins. Some students may be in more than one scene. My primary mode of communication this year will be via email, slincoln@syrdiocese.org, and most importantly the RCS web site. You should begin checking the web site today for rehearsal schedules, policies, and other information that is pertinent to you and your family. You may still feel free to call me at 336-6190 ext. 5013, however you must use the RCS web site for rehearsal information. Let's follow the Yellow Brick Road together and have a stellar play season.

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey
February 13, 2008                                     

                                                  March 1^st Application Incentive 

                                     Current families that file applications for the 08-09                                                                                  before March 1^st will receive a 50% discount on the student activity fee
 AND a voucher for a free sweater vest or golf shirt. 
Remember, we open the application process up to the general public after March 1^st.

As we begin this season of Lent on this Ash Wednesday, please be assured of special prayers for you and your families. This morning we began our school celebration of Lent with a beautiful prayer service and an inspiring reflection by Deacon Richard. Many thanks to all of the families that came to participate.

• All Niagara Chocolate orders are due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH.
   
• All 5K Raffle Tickets are due NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH. We will be making phone calls this week as a reminder.
   
• Spring sports sign ups have begun. Students interested in playing modified or varsity softball and modified or varsity baseball should see Coach Ski.

Finally, OPEN HOUSE is this SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th beginning at 1:00pm. Reapplication packets will be available and important information regarding financial aid will be presented promptly at 1:00pm in the gymnasium. Please bring a neighbor or friend!

See you Sunday!!!

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey
February 6, 2008                                                                          

RCS Fish Fry Dates 

Ash Wednesday, Feb 6^th

Friday, Feb 8^th

Friday, February 15^th

Friday, February 22^nd 

All Fish Fry events begin at 5:00pm and go until 7:00pm

Welcome to a VERY busy Catholic Schools Week! Remember TONIGHT at 6:00pm we have “Read With The Principal” followed by an Ice Cream Social at 6:30pm. Elementary students attending the Ice Cream Social will receive a ticket to the basketball game which follows. Please also note these other reminders:

• Tuesday, February 5th will be a “Mardi Gras” Dress Down Day for all grades. Students who choose to dress down are required to wear either purple, gold or green in celebration of Mardi Gras. The dress down day costs $1 for students in grades 7-12. All other students and staff are free. Proceeds will go to benefit the projects of the French Club.
   
• Next Wednesday, February 6th we will have our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service in the gymnasium at 8:45am. Families are welcome to attend. Please note that this is not a Mass but rather a Lenten Prayer Service organized by our campus ministers, Sister Jeanne and Deacon Richard.
   
• Spring sports sign ups have begun. Students interested in playing modified or varsity softball and modified or varsity baseball should see Coach Ski.
   
• Calling all actors, singers, and dancers in grades Pre School through Grade 12. Auditions for The Wizard of Oz will be held this Saturday, February 2 from 2:00pm until 5:00. Please enter through the cafeteria door only. Elementary students, who wish to have a solo, or small group singing part, or lines, must go through the formal audition process. He or she must be confident enough to sing alone as well as read lines alone. If your student is in Pre School through grade 1 he or she must have a guardian present through the audition process. If you are unable to attend auditions please contact me, Susan Lincoln at 336-6190 ext. 5013, or email me at slincoln@syrdiocese.org.

Finally, please remember to consult the website for the many events taking place during this celebration of Catholic Schools Week.

Enjoy your week!

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey
January 30, 2008                                         RCS Art Show Opening Reception 
                                                                   Friday, Feb 1^st – 6:00pm until 8:00pm 

RCS Fish Fry Dates coming up 

First Friday, Feb 1^st
Ash Wednesday, Feb 6^th
Friday, Feb 8^th 
All Fish Fry events begin at 5:00pm and go until 7:00pm

Just a few reminders this week…..

• Please mark your calendar….RCS Open House, February 10th, 1 -3 P.M….don’t forget to turn in your 5K Raffle tickets….you could be the big winner. Also, application packets will be available as well as a representative from the tuition office who will be here to answer all of your questions.

• Time to think RCS Festival…anyone who is interested in joining the Rome Catholic School Festival Committee is invited to a meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 7 P.M. at Sugared Plum Ovens, 254 West Dominick Street. Please email Kate Stephan at sstepha1@twcny.rr.com if you plan on attending. If you can’t make the meeting but would still like to be on the committee, please email Kate regarding your interest.
  
  
• All families were mailed the information for Catholic Schools Week. Please reference the website for all the activities that will be happening at RCS for Catholic Schools Week. We will be celebrating beginning on January 27 through February 1.
   
• The RCS Annual Basket Affair will be held at the school on April 26th. We encourage everyone to attend and to donate a basket. If you are donating a basket, we would like the description sent to school by February 15th to be eligible to receive a complimentary admission ticket. Of course, you can send in the description any time.
  
  

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

January 23, 2008

Just a few reminders this week…..

• Time to think RCS Festival…anyone who is interested in joining the Rome Catholic School Festival Committee is invited to a meeting on Thursday, January 24th at 7 P.M. at Sugared Plum Ovens, 254 West Dominick Street. Please email Kate Stephan at sstepha1@twcny.rr.com if you plan on attending. If you can’t make the meeting, but would still like to be on the committee please email Kate regarding your interest.

• The Used Uniform Closet will be open on Wednesday, February 6 from 2:00-3:00. If you have any used uniforms that you would like to donate, please bring them to the main office.

• The Examination_Schedules are posted below in the January 9th newsletter.

• Please be on the lookout on the website for all the activities that will be happening at RCS for Catholic Schools Week. We will be celebrating beginning on January 27 through February 1.
  
  

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

January 16, 2008

Exams, exams and more exams! The next three weeks are hectic around here so I’d like to dedicate this page to clarifying what is taking place in terms of the end of the semester.

New York State Assessments

January 8 and 9
Grades 3 and 5 State ELA Exams

January 8,9,10
Grade 4 State ELA Exams

January 15 and 16
Grade 7 State ELA Exams

January 15,16,17
Grades 6 and 8 State ELA Exams

Rome Catholic School Mid Term Exam Schedule

Week of January 14th
Grades 7-12 In-Class Exams
Some teachers will be giving exams in class; please consult with your child in this regard.

Week of January 22nd (No School on January 21st)
Grades 4,5,6 Exams – Normal School Days

Week of January 22nd (No School January 21st)
Grades 7-12 Exams – Students report only for exams

 Detailed Exam Schedules are posted . Exams will begin at 8:15am and 10:30am respectively. Students who have an 8:15am exam should report to school at the normal time for homeroom (7:50am). Students who have only a 10:30am exam should report at 10:15am. Once students are finished with exams they are dismissed. Busses will be running for exam week.

Friday, January 25th – Rating Day
Rome Catholic School is closed for all grades PS-12 but please note the following…

Weather Planning

Of course, in the ideal situation everything stated above would never have to change. But we need to be prepared for cancellations. So please note the following:

• A school cancellation on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of Exam Week (Week of 1/22) will have us push exams forward one day. The Rating Day would then move to Monday, January 28th.

• Two cancellations during Mid Term Week will cause us to push forward twice and the Rating Day would be lost completely.

Other situations that arise (delays or early dismissals, Regents rescheduling) will be dealt with as they come up. Please stop in the main office if you have any questions.

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey
January 9, 2008

Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27th - Feb. 2

Sunday Lighting the Way in Our Parishes
Some of our Catholic school students, under the direction of our School Board Representatives, will make their presence
known in uniform at our local Catholic parishes by serving refreshments following Mass and performing services
such as handing out bulletins. Collages reflecting the school’s activities will be on display and brochures will be
available for distribution.

Monday Lighting the Way in Our Community
All students in Pre-School through 12th grade will collect personal care items for the residents of area nursing homes
and Welcome Hall. Parents are asked to have children bring in toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, combs,
brushes, lotions or deodorant.
Elementary students will make placemats for local area Nursing Homes.

Tuesday Lighting the Way in Our Students
Elementary students will enjoy a fun day including games, movies and treats.
Junior/Senior high schools students will participate in a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” program in Religion Class.
Students will be writing Thank You notes to their parents for the sacrifi ces they make for Catholic education.

Wednesday Lighting the Way in Our Nation
Rev. Mark Pasik will celebrate our Catholic Schools Week Mass at 8:45 a.m. Parents will be invited to participate.
To honor our country’s soldiers, students will create and send Valentines to Veterans.
Students can “Read with the Principal” at 6:00 p.m. and families are invited to an Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Lighting the Way in Our Vocations
Students will write Thank You notes and draw pictures for our bishops, priests, sisters, deacons and lay ministers.
Vocational videos will be made available for faculty use with classes.

Friday Lighting the Way in Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers
Students will dress in “Spirit Wear” and enjoy a Pep Rally at 1:30 p.m. Families are invited to the rally.
The community is welcome to join us for our Friday Night Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m.

 

Just a few reminders this week....

• The week of January 7th through 11th, Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA testing will take place. The week of January 18th, Grades 6, 7, 8 ELA testing will take place.
  
  
• Our first Friday of the month “Fish Fry” will be held on January 4th at 5:00 P.M. Please plan on joining us.
  
  
• On January 5th, the RCS Booster Club will be holding a bottle and can drive. You can bring your cans and bottles to the “Fish Fry” if you wish.
  
  
• Tonight at 6:00 P.M. our boys basketball teams will be playing Remsen. Tomorrow at 6:00 P.M. our girls basketball teams will be playing Poland. Since both of these games are at home, plan on attending and cheering them on!
  
  

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

January 2, 2008

Can Christmas truly be just around the corner? Life is busy around our halls as they are, I am sure, around your homes. Here are just a few reminders from our family to yours:

• TONIGHT: “Reading with the Principal” begins at 6:00 P.M. in the Literacy Center. I have some Christmas stories and a few Christmas cookies ready to go so please take time to come by. Reminder the PTG meeting at 6:30 P.M. has been cancelled as our guest speaker cancelled last week but we will have something planned for February.
   
• The Christmas Concert is next Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 P.M. Students should report to school at 6:00 P.M. and go directly to their classrooms. All students should be in dress code for the concert. PreSchool and PreK parents please note the following: Your children will be brought back to the classrooms right after their performance. You may pick them up in the classroom so please do not come to the front of the gym when they are done. Thank you for your cooperation.
   
• Your Yankee Candle orders will be ready for pick up on Wednesday from 3:00 P.M.until 6:15 P.M….PRIOR TO THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT. If you do not pick up your order at this time, please contact the main office on Thursday morning to make arrangements for pick up.
   
• Reminder: RCS Advent Project. All items need to be sent to school by Wednesday, December 19th. Please check the letter that you received regarding sizes and specific grade donations or visit our web site link at : (http://home.twcny.rr.com/romecatholic/StMichael.htm)
   
•  Finally, I am looking for one or two parent volunteers that would be willing to commit from 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. daily to supervise our Paraclete Room. Mrs. Engle is looking to dedicate more time to elementary classes on a regular basis so having a responsible adult in the Paraclete Room at these times would help her to accomplish this. Please let me know if you are ready, willing and able!
  
  

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

December 12, 2007

Just a few reminders this week....

•  BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to see Santa and have a great breakfast on Sunday, December 9th. The fun and breakfast will begin at 8:30 A.M. until noon….hope to see you here!!!
   
• Another reminder of RCS Used Uniform Sales dates….December 12th…thank you to all of you who donated used uniforms…it is greatly appreciated.
   
• Don’t forget….our Fish Fry, December 7th at 5:00 P.M.
   
• The PTG meeting for Wednesday, December 12th has been cancelled.
   
• “Reading with the Principal” will be held on Wednesday, December 12th …..come and enjoy great stories and Christmas cookies with Mr. Mominey.
   
•  Mark your calendar….RCS Christmas Concert will be held on Wednesday, December 19th
  at 6:30 P.M.
   
• There will be a Booster Bottle and Can drive on Saturday, January 5th from 9:00 A.M. until noon…you can drop off cans/bottles at the Friday Fish Frys……
   
•  RCS is holding an Advent Project – give joy to many children in need. All items need to be sent to school by Wednesday, December 19th. Please check the letter that you received regarding sizes and specific grade donations. (http://home.twcny.rr.com/romecatholic/StMichael.htm) Thank you for your generosity.
   
• Jim McCarthy the musician will be at our school on December 10th at 1:00 P.M…..All family and siblings are welcome.

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

December 5, 2007

This will be our final “Letter from the Principal” before Thanksgiving. So please know of my deep gratitude for all that you do to assure your children of a Catholic education. As a staff and as a school we are thankful that you have chosen RCS!

Just a few reminders this week…

•  On December 3rd at 6:00pm, all of the students that participated in the Patriots Pen Essay Contest are cordially invited to attend the awards ceremony at the VFW Annex. Also, on December 11th at 6:00pm, all of the students that participated in the Voice of Democracy essay are invited to attend the award ceremony at the VFW Annex. Again, all students that participated will receive a certificate so attendance is encouraged!
• Below this document is a reminder about Breakfast with Santa. Please review it carefully and let us know if you can help out in any way.
  
•  Rome Catholic School’s Semi – Formal dance will be held on Saturday of this week. The theme for this year’s dance is “Viva Las Vegas”. Tickets are $15.00 per student and $25.00 per couple. If your son/daughter is planning on bringing a guest from another school, please have them get the guest form from the main office.
  
•  Become a “400 Club” member. Purchase a “400 Club” ticket for $50.00 and become eligible for 40 weekly drawings of $50.00, week 41, $100.00, week 42, $250.00, week 43, $500.00 and the grand prize drawing on week 44 of $1000.00. Become a “400 Club Shareholder” by getting together with other parents/friends and purchase and ticket and share in the winnings! Your continued support is appreciated.
  
• Another reminder of RCS Used Uniform Sale dates…..November 19, December 3rd and December 12th. If you have any used uniforms that you would like to donate to the sale please drop them off at the main office
  

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 16th,2007
7:30am-12:00pm
and
1:00pm-4:00pm

Enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving next week!

Christopher Mominey
 

ATTENTION PARENTS!!! 

If you’re looking for a way to help out at a wonderful family event,
then this is for you. 

·       WHAT:   Volunteers for Breakfast with Santa

·       WHERE:  RCS Cafeteria

·       WHEN:   Sunday Dec. 9, 2007

·       SHIFTS: 7:30am – 9:30am

  9:30am – 11:30am

  11:30am – 1:30pm

  Saturday Dec. 8^th (set up/decorate) 2:30 –4:30 

Anyone interested in helping out may contact

Dyanna Gardinier

336-6190 x:2236

dgardinier@syrdiocese.org 

Thank you!!!

Dyanna J

Parents and friends of our students are cordially invited on November 14th at 1:00 P.M. attend our “Patriotic Assembly” as we at Rome Catholic School honor veterans from our community.

Rome Catholic School’s Semi – Formal dance will be held on November 17th . The theme for this year’s dance is “Las Vegas”. Tickets are $15.00 per student and $25.00 per couple. If your son/daughter is planning on bringing a guest from another school, please have them get the guest form from the main office.

Become a “400 Club” member. Purchase a “400 Club” ticket for $50.00 and become eligible for 40 weekly drawings of $50.00, week 41, $100.00, week 42, $250.00, week 43, $500.00 and the grand prize drawing on week 44 of $1000.00. Become a “400 Club Shareholder” by getting together with other parents/friends and purchase and ticket and share in the winnings! Your continued support is appreciated.

Another reminder of RCS Used Uniform Sale dates…..November 19, December 3rd and December 12th. If you have any used uniforms that you would like to donate to the sale please drop them off at the main office

Our Lost and Found bin is filling up fast ….please have your children check for any lost items.

Enjoy the remainder of your week!

Christopher Mominey

November 7, 2007                                         

October 31, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

Happy Halloween! What a busy day it has been around here… Hope you have a wonderful evening with the children!!!

• Tomorrow is the Feast of All Saints Day. We will celebrate Mass as a school community beginning at 8:45am. As always, you are welcome to join us. At the end of Mass we will be kicking off our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. PLEASE SEND IN NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH.

•  Friday is the First Friday of the month so please plan on supporting the Fish Fry that begins at 5:00pm here in the cafeteria. These were a huge success last year so we look forward to seeing you there.

•  RCS will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 7th. Typically our students in the upper grades do a tremendous job donating on this day but if you would like more information, please contact Mr. Kaplan at extension 5011.

• A reminder that RCS will be celebrating Veterans Day this year in a very special way. We have a wonderful day planned for our veterans on November 14th here at school. We will have more detailed information for you next week.

Finally….

Tickets for the 2008 400 club are on sale now. Last year we were able to award over $10,000 in academic scholarships because of this effort. $50.00 will enter your name in a drawing that will begin on January 8th, 2008 and run until November 3rd, 2008. A ticket is drawn every Monday for 44 weeks. The prize awarded for 40 weeks is $50.00. Then the prize increases each week. Week 41 - $100, Week 42 - $250, Week 43 - $500, and the grand prize on Week 44 - $1000. Your ticket is eligible for all drawings.

This past Monday our final prize in the 2007 drawing was awarded. The ticket was purchased by a group of parents whose students were in Mrs. Rizzo's first grade class last year. This "shareholder" ticket will split the $1000 prize. Congratulations!

Interested in becoming a "shareholder" in your child's grade? Contact your room parent or CLASS ADVISOR about becoming a shareholder. Tickets can be purchased in the Main Office from Mrs. Millhouse, or by calling Madeline Mills at 336-6190 ext. 2234.

The tickets make great birthday, anniversary and Christmas presents. The best part is they provide our students with the gift of a Catholic education.

Enjoy the remainder of your week!

Christopher Mominey
October 31, 2007                                                              

October 24, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

The fall weather is certainly upon us. What a beautiful time of year this is around Central New York…let’s enjoy it while we can!

• Red Ribbon Week continues at RCS this week in a variety of ways. The outline for the week is on the web page. Those participating are mostly in grades 7-12 although the elementary staff will be doing activities with their students as well. Red Ribbon Week is meant to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Please keep an eye on the web page for more info.

• Reminder that OCTOBER 29th is an In-Service Day for our staff. Classes will not be in session on this day.

• Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 27th. Elementary families should have already received information about this event. Also on October 27th our 7,8,9 graders are invited to a Halloween Dance here it school. Again, information has been sent home to those families. Any questions….please call the main office.

• RCS will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 7th. Typically our students in the upper grades do a tremendous job donating on this day but if you would like more information, please contact Mr. Kaplan at extension 5011.

• We are proud to announce that RCS will be celebrating Veterans Day this year in a very special way. We have a wonderful luncheon and concert planned for our veterans on November 14th here at school. More information will be coming home in the next few weeks including information about essay and poster contests with CASH PRIZES.

• All Saints Mass will be held at RCS on Thursday, November 1st.

• Please get your candle orders to school by the morning of October 31st. Have checks made out to Rome Catholic School and remember no taxes are applied to your order. This is wonderful way to help support our Senior Class!

• Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing already this year. Please take the time to have your child check to see if anything in there belongs to him or her. Thank you.

Enjoy the remainder of your week!

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey

October 17, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

The fall weather is certainly upon us. What a beautiful time of year this is around Central New York…let’s enjoy it while we can!

• Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated at RCS next week in a variety of ways. We will post the final outline for the week on the web page. Those participating are mostly in grades 7-12 although the elementary staff will be doing activities with their students as well. Red Ribbon Week is meant to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Please keep an eye on the web page for more info.

• Reminder that OCTOBER 29th is an In-Service Day for our staff. Classes will not be in session on this day.

• Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 27th. Elementary families should have already received information about this event. Also on October 27th our 7,8,9 graders are invited to a Halloween Dance here it school. Again, information has been sent home to those families. Any questions….please call the main office.

• Thursday (tomorrow) will be a Dress Down Day for students in grades 7-12. The cost is $1 and proceeds will benefit the work of the sophomore class projects this year.

• The Booster Club Bottle and Can Drive is this Saturday from 9am-12pm here at the school. Spread the word around your neighborhood…This is a great way to support RCS!

• RCS will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 7th. Typically our students in the upper grades do a tremendous job donating on this day but if you would like more information, please contact Mr. Kaplan at extension 5011.

• We are proud to announce that RCS will be celebrating Veterans Day this year in a very special way. We have a wonderful luncheon and concert planned for our veterans on November 14th here at school. More information will be coming home in the next few weeks including information about essay and poster contests with CASH PRIZES.

• The Sisters of Saint Joseph will be celebrating the opening of their 150th anniversary with Mass this Saturday at Saint Paul’s in Oswego. The Mass is at noon followed by a reception. Given Sister Jeanne’s presence with us here and the great tradition of CSJs serving at Rome Catholic, we extend this invitation to all of you!

• FROM MRS. TAN – ART ROOM: It has come to my attention that some parents are concerned with the art supply lists for their child's art classes. I know that starting in grade 4, and in the 7-12 grades, the art supplies investment is substantial. I DO tell the students that their supplies are meant to be used for several years, not just one year. If the students would take home their supplies at the end of each year and store them at home until Sept. then a few new supplies might need to be bought again, such as pencils, but the majority of their supplies would still be good. I know that money is tight, and I want to let you know that Mrs. Sanborn and I spend hundreds of dollars of our own personal money on art supplies for the art classes every year, because we are committed to giving your children the best possible art program we are able to provide! If anyone is unable to purchase art supplies for your child due to financial circumstances, please let us know and we will do everything in our power to make sure your child has the supplies they need. Thank you!

Enjoy the remainder of your week!

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey

October 10, 2007

Dear Parents:

Although it’s a short week for us here at RCS, it certainly is a busy one. Please note the following:

TONIGHT – 6:00PM
“Read With The Principal”
Literacy Center
PS-Grade 6 students; pizza and drinks provided
Child care provided for parents wishing to attend PTG meeting

TONIGHT – 6:30PM
PTG Meeting
Literacy Center
Agenda Items include:
Project 410 Analysis/Update
Chaperone Policies (all that wish to chaperone this year must attend)
Sign Ups for other “Parent Helper” Assignments during the year

• School Picture Days BEGAN TODAY: October 10th – Grades PS-5. October 11th Grades 6-12 and 3 year old Pre School. Make Up Day is October 12th. Students in the Elementary School may DRESS UP for picture day. They need not be in uniform.

High School Parents: Please note the following information from GUIDANCE:

RFA College Night - Open to Grades 9 - 12
TONIGHT - Wednesday, October 10 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
 

PLAN test for 10th Graders and PSAT test for Juniors will be held October 17th.
PLAN Cost is $10.00 and PSAT is $13.00. Monies must be turned in to Guidance prior to October 17th.
 

The following colleges will be sending a representative to RCS in the coming weeks:
 

St. Bonaventure - October 10
RPI - October 10
St. John's - October 11
SUNY at Cobbleskill - October 12
 

Interested students should contact the Guidance Office.

Peace and all good things,

Christopher Mominey

October 3, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

Welcome to autumn! October promises to be a busy month (School Pictures NEXT WEEK) so here are some points for you to consider heading into the month…

• Elementary Parents: We have been having a communication problem that I think you can help us solve. This year, much more than other years, many of you have been calling to change your child’s arrangements for after school. Beginning today, we ask that you CALL ONLY THE MAIN OFFICE for these changes NOT YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER /VOICE MAILBOX. Second, these changes to dismissal must be made by 1:00pm otherwise we can’t guarantee that your child will receive the message in time. Please adhere to this beginning today.

• A reminder to all parents that Monday is Columbus Day (no classes) and this date marks a change to the dress code. Students in grades 7-12 are most affected by this but all parents should take note of the dress code changes stated in the handbook.

• School Picture Days are as follows: October 10th – Grades PS-5. October 11th Grades 6-12 and 3 year old Pre School. Make Up Day is October 12th. Students in the Elementary School may DRESS UP for picture day. They need not be in uniform.

High School Parents: Please note the following information from GUIDANCE:

College Night - Open to Grades 9 -12
MVCC Gymnasium - Tuesday October 9 from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

RFA College Night - Open to Grades 9 - 12
Wednesday, October 10 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

PLAN test for 10th Graders and PSAT test for Juniors will be held October 17th.
PLAN Cost is $10.00 and PSAT is $13.00. Monies must be turned in to Guidance prior to October 17th.

The following colleges will be sending a representative to RCS in the coming weeks:

Connecticut Culinary School - October 9
St. Bonaventure - October 10
RPI - October 10
St. John's - October 11
SUNY at Cobbleskill - October 12
Interested students should contact the Guidance Office.

September 26, 2007

“Back To School Night”

Tonight

September 26, 2007

6:30pm

RCS Gymnasium

Please plan on joining us tonight.

Meet your children’s teachers.

Learn more about the curriculum.

Build relationships with other parents!

See you tonight…

September 19, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

With weather like this it’s hard to believe that summer is really coming to an end! Still, the smell of fall is in the air so that must mean it’s time for BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Read on…

• Our annual BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is one week from tonight. We will begin in the gymnasium at 6:30pm. Come and meet your child’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum here at RCS! Sign ups for our PTG events will also take place…

Please keep in mind that the following documents need to be turned into the main office:

• All Emergency Contact Forms (yellow) for all families. Without these forms we can’t be in touch with parents in an emergency situation so please make this a priority before the end of this week.

• Families in grades 7-12 must turn in the “Handbook Acknowledgments” to their homeroom teachers. These signed documents confirm that you have read and agree to follow the contents of the handbook.

Please note the following date change off of the school calendar which was mailed to you:

The Staff In-Service Day will take place on October 29th NOT October 22nd.
No classes will be held on this day. Please make a note of this date change.

DATE REMINDERS

                                                                                                                          DATE            TIME

Back to School Night                                                                                        9/26/07        6:30pm
Parents come “back to school” for the evening.
Meet your child’s teachers and go through your child’s daily schedule.

Read With The Principal                                                                                   10/10/07      6:00pm
Especially for our younger elementary school students, I will be
reading to our kids and even feeding them some pizza!

PTG Meeting                                                                                                     10/10/07      6:30pm
Our first PTG meeting of the year. Come and sign up to volunteer
at the many events sponsored by the PTG. A Principal’s Report will
be given with special emphasis on where we stand with Project 410.

Finally, after gathering input from parents, staff and representatives from the Diocese, I have revisited the policy stated last week about chaperones. Going forward this is how we will proceed.

1. At the October 10th PTG Meeting I will lay out the expectations for chaperoning field trips. Anyone wishing to chaperone a trip will be required to be at this meeting to hear what we expect of our chaperones. This is only for parents in Grades 1-12. Pre School, Pre K, and K parents will be prepared by the teachers as needed.

2. At this meeting we will also distribute a “Chaperone Policies Form” that restates what has been presented and we will ask folks to sign on as a commitment.

3. Any parent (PS – 12) wishing to chaperone field trips, volunteer at school on a regular basis, or help out with students in any way is required by the Diocese to attend the VIRTUS Training mandated by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. The next training in this area takes place Oct. 1st in Oneida at 6:00pm. We will also be holding a training here at RCS on October 24th at 6:00pm. I encourage you to visit www.syrdio.org. to register for these training sessions. Our training session was just set up so registration on the web may not be up right away.

4. Additionally, at Back To School Night next week I will be taking sign ups for “School Helpers”. Many of you have asked how you can help out in the building on a regular basis in places such as the cafeteria, Literacy Center, etc. As a result we will place a sign up sheet out for each of the specific areas that are needed and will encourage parents to sign up as needed. Again, VIRTUS Training will be required by the Diocese of Syracuse.

It is my sincere hope that this change in policy will allow parents to participate more actively in their child’s educational experience here at RCS. It our desire to encourage your involvement while still being attentive to the needs of the Diocese and the world in which we now live.

Enjoy your week!

Peace and all good things,
Christopher Mominey

September 12, 2007

Dear Rome Catholic Parents:

Welcome to a brand new year!  We are off and running and this year promises to be our best ever.  With your help
this letter, which will be posted each Wednesday on our website, will keep you informed about all of the
wonderful events happening at Rome Catholic School.  No matter what grade level your child is in, I encourage you
to read this completely so that you can stay current on all of the latest at your child’s school.

Please keep in mind that the following documents need to be turned into the main office:

• All Emergency Contact Forms (yellow) for all families.  Without these forms we can’t be in touch with
  parents in an emergency situation so please make this a priority before the end of this week.

• Families in grades 7-12 must turn in the “Handbook Acknowledgments” to their homeroom teachers. 
  These signed documents confirm that you have read and agree to follow the contents of the handbook.

Please note th