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Monday Memo
September 4, 2023 - Build Each Other Up
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Dear parents,
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Jamboree on Saturday night! Please plan to join us and enjoy the warm chilis and our school community. The event starts at 6:30 PM in the gym and lasts until 9:00 PM. A few notes for a successful event:
- All sold and unsold tickets need to be returned to the school office as soon as possible.
- You can't have a chili cook-off without chili!! We have eleven chili makers - would you like to join them? You can make any chili and we can find a category (traditional, non-traditional, hottest, etc.) for you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BACA622ABFA7-2023#/
- We also have contests for adult and youth bake-off items! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BACA622ABFA7-2023#/
- Lastly, we could use more help - specifically we need help in the concession stand, at the front table meeting and greeting, and with donated items. Scroll down at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BACA622ABFA7-2023#/
A dress code note: we do not wear shorts from fall break until spring break. This includes uniform and spirit wear shorts.
Don't forget to sign up for parent conferences or include your recently deceased loved ones in our All Souls Mass procession. Links are below.
God bless, Janet Abdoulaye
Events This Week
Wednesday, October 18th
- 2:50 PM Dismissal
- Build Each Other Up Shirts with uniform bottoms
- Home volleyball games - 4th grade at 6:30 PM and 5/6 Gold at 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 20th
- Mass at 8:45 AM hosted by 2P
- Hearing screening for first, fourth, and seventh grades during the school day
- Spirit wear shirts with spirit wear or uniform bottoms
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Future Events:
- Saturday, October 21st: Jamboree and Chili Cookoff
- Tuesday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 25th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:20 PM dismissal with EDM available until 6:00 PM
- Thursday, October 26th: No School, all of our teachers will be attending the Indiana Non-Public Educators Conference in Indianapolis
- Tuesday, October 31st: Orange and Black Halloween Dress Down Day (no costumes); Classroom parties at 2:00 PM in K-5th; PS - PK parties in the morning.
- Wednesday, November 1st: All Saints Day mass at 8:45 AM
All Souls Day
Every November, we remember in a special way, all who have died in the last year. This year's All Souls school mass will be on November 16th at 8:45 AM. We will remember you loved ones who have died in the last year by name at this mass. Click here to enter your loved one's information for this year's procession. Your loved ones do not need to have been Catholic to be included. Pictures of your loved ones can be emailed to jabdoulaye@saintsusanna.com for the display. See below for a previous year's display.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 25th from 1:45 - 5:45 PM. Please click the links below to sign up with your children's teachers. Specials teachers will also be available. Please email specials teachers directly to set up a meeting if needed. Extended day will be available on both conference days from after school until 6:00 PM. Conferences are for adults only unless specified by the teacher. Students may not be left unsupervised.
- PS - 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8AB2AA7FB6-44404098-ps2nd
- 3rd - 8th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA8AB2AA7FB6-44759087-3rd8th
Teacher Luncheon
The PTA would like to provide lunch for our teachers and staff during Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 24th. Please consider signing up to help or donating one of the items listed below on the signup genius. Thanks! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A4AE2FA6FAC07-parent
Saint Susanna Parish Server Club
High School Placement Tests
Eighth graders who are planning to attend a Catholic high school will need to take the High School Placement test. This test is available in the fall at any Catholic high school in Indianapolis. You should be able to find dates and registration information on the respective school websites.
Cardinal Ritter does not require advance registration. Placement tests are on November 4th and December 2nd. The test starts at 9:00, we ask the students to be there around 8:40-8:45 to sign in. Also, if any students need accommodations, the guidance office needs to be contacted ahead of time to ensure they are put in the correct classroom.
To prepare for the test, Cardinal Ritter offers a series of study sessions at the dates and locations below. The test prep sessions are extremely helpful. The placement test is used by high schools to determine scholarships for those who apply early and placement in math and English classes. Ritter charges $20 for the book used in these sessions. Students can attend all three sessions or just the ones they want to. We can make allowances for students to leave early without penalty to attend these sessions.
PTA Events 23-24
Saint Susanna Catholic Church - Helpful Information for School Families
Lunch Payment Policy Updates
In order for our cafeteria to be self-sufficient, we must receive regular and timely payments from those who participate in the hot lunch program. As such, I have updated our lunch policies accordingly. Please see below for the excerpt from the attached Student Parent Handbook:
- For any student with a negative cafeteria balance, the student will continue to be eligible for a hot or cold lunch and milk; however, they will not be eligible for extra servings or any a la carte items including bottled water, until the account is brought positive. Students are always welcome to bring their own refillable water bottles to lunch with them.
- Preferred: www.myschoolbucks.com Payments made through MySchoolBucks credit to a student’s account automatically and accounts are updated without delay. Previously setup accounts will continue to work throughout your child’s time at Saint Susanna. Accounts can be set up with the lunch number that will come home in your child’s back-to-school packet. This system also shows parents all of the charges and credits to a student’s account.
- Alternate Method of Payment: Payments made outside of the MySchoolBucks system are subject to delay in crediting your student’s lunch account: 1) Online via www.saintsusanna.com/pay 2) Check sent via backpack mail to Mrs. Carson’s attention clearly describing the amounts to be applied to each student account. Do not send cash.
Uniform Information 2023
New uniform polos for K-8th grade for the 23-24 school year must be purchased from Schoolbelles and carry our monogram. Students can also wear monogrammed Educational Apparel red shirts from previous years. Students may not wear non-monogrammed polos as part of their uniforms.
Our plaid is unchanged. Girls may continue to wear the previous years' skirts or can purchase new ones at Schoolbelles as well. You can order through their website at www.schoolbelles.com with the school code S3012. Below is a flyer that shows items that Schoolbelles has to offer. The only item that must be purchased through their company is the monogrammed polos (highlighted). Other items are optional and are permissible in our dress code.
Middle school students will continue to have specially monogrammed shirts available from Avon Sports Apparel.
Safe Environment Training
All volunteers must have a background check and completed safe environment training through the Archdiocese's Safe Parish system. All volunteers' background checks are monitored quarterly. All volunteers must be registered in the Safe Parish system before they can volunteer. Instructions for registering and training are in the newsletter each week (see below).
In order to volunteer in our school building during the day or attend field trips as a chaperone, you must have current safe environment training on file with us. This requirement includes safe environment training and a basic background check through the Archdiocese.
To obtain a new training and background check:
- Go to the website www.archindysafeparish.org
- Create an account.
- You will need a passcode in order to create an account. The passcode is Archindy2021
- Complete the background check for school or parish VOLUNTEER and select Saint Susanna as a recipient of your information.
- Complete the training video and questions.
Please allow up to two weeks for this process to be completed.
Volunteer Opportunities
The service hour tracking form can be found here and a copy will be sent home in the back-to-school packets. We ask that each family complete five service hours this school year. These hours can be completed during school or parish events.
Easy Fund-Raising for Saint Susanna Catholic School!
Box Tops for Education
Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Download the new Box Tops App (iTunes or Google Play) – it’s free
- Step 2: Create a username and connect it to your child’s school
- Step 3: Scan your grocery store receipt. Items with the new Box Tops label will be automatically credited to your school
Does this mean I should stop sending in my paper Box Tops that I have already clipped? No! Continue to send those to the school!
Kroger Community Rewards
Information on the Kroger Community Rewards program can be found here on their website or under the "rewards" tab in your Kroger app. You will need to search for the exact name of our organization as SAINT SUSANNAS SCHOOL PTP . From there, you can link your Kroger card with our organization and a portion of your spending at Kroger will come to us.
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About Us
St. Susanna Catholic School's mission is to provide a Christ-centered, quality education that prepares and inspires its students to excel as they progress in their scholastic careers. Based on Catholic teachings, our students and staff exemplify the value of faith, service, love, and respect in all situations and with all people.
Email: jabdoulaye@saintsusanna.com
Website: www.saintsusannaschool.com
Location: 1212 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: 317-839-3713
Facebook: facebook.com/stsusannaschool