CLA Newsletter

O God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.

The days have passed quickly, O Lord.
The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days,
The exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies,
All have come forth from your hand.

While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day,
Sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate
Just what you have been up to in our school.

Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer.
Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit.
Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion,
And bless us, according to your will,

With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams.
Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.
Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.

May we continue to grow
In age, wisdom, knowledge and grace
All the days of our lives.

Amen.

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The last day of school for Pre-K3, and grades 1-5 will be Friday, June 7th. This is an early dismissal day. All students must be picked up at 11:30am. There will be no After School Program and no lunch will be served.

We have a few items that were left from the Spring Gala Silent Auction that are now available. Please let Mrs. de Barros or Mrs. Broomhall know if you are interested in purchasing any of these items. Funds from these sales will go to Cardinal Lacroix Academy.

1.) Nippo Lake Golf Club, 1 Twosome to play 18 Hole Round (no cart) valued at $116. Cost: $25.00

2.) Cutting Board made by Big Belly Bassn Wood Workz, Cost: $40.00

3.) Floating Bottle Holder made by Big Belly Bassn Wood Workz (bottle not included), Cost: $10.00

Melissa Piet emailed the 2024-2025 Tuition Agreements last week. If you have not yet done so, please be sure to check your inbox and sign and return the agreement as soon as possible. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came to the Art Show last week. The artwork on display was impressive! A very big thank you to Miss Tishie for a wonderful year and a great Art Show!

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped out with Field Day! We could not have done it without you!

As summer vacation approaches, the work for the 2024-2025 school year has been underway for a few weeks. One exciting change for the new school year is our newly established relationship with the YMCA of Downtown Manchester! Next year, the YMCA will be running an After School Program here at CLA!

As you know, the CLA teachers have been providing this service for many years, and a few might continue doing so as YMCA employees next year. However, with the lack of substitute teachers this year, and covering in ASP, they have juggled a workload that has become too great. As their Principal, part of my job is to take care of them. By having this partnership with the YMCA, the teachers will have the time to work on our curriculum, attend Professional Development opportunities, and to all meet together at our weekly Faculty and Staff Meetings!

Here are some additional benefits of this partnership:

1. On early dismissal days, the YMCA will offer childcare beginning at 11:30.

2. During school vacations, childcare will be offered on select days. (Dates are forthcoming.)

3. On Professional Development Days, childcare will be offered.

I hope these additional options will help you with childcare throughout the school year!

Please plan to meet with the YMCA Staff next Tuesday, June 4th! They will be here to help you with registration and financial assistance. Nicci Webster (Miss Perry’s cousin) and Sydney Duda, School Age Child Care Director, will meet with parents between 2:15-5:30.