April 29, 2008

"We can help one another get a life in the same way Jesus did - by recognizing the powerful effect we have on one another, for good or ill, and by consciously deciding to make even our smallest choices add up into safe, secure, happy spaces where every member of our big family can grow whole."

--Msgr. Dennis Clark, "Dampened Spirits Can't Catch Fire"

• Prayer Intentions:
• Ed Stocks, '00, in thanksgiving for successful surgery and a clean bill of health.
• Child Abuse Awareness Month of April
• Communion Service: This morning at 7:40 a.m. in the chapel.
• 6th and 7th Grade Course Pre Registrations Sheets (for '08-'09 SY): Due today at 7:50 a.m.
• 8th Grade Theology Classes: Mr. Reuter will be reviewing the HS Christian Service program today during the regular 8th grade theology classes.
• Oceanography Field Trip to Athens Fisheries: Today. Staff can access the attached list of students attending.
• Current 6th Grade Athletics Parent Meeting: Today at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
• Current 8th Graders Parent Meeting for HS Christian Service: Today at 6:00 p.m. in the holy Family Library.
• AP Test Pre-Administration: Pre-administration session for students taking AP tests is Wednesday, April 30th 4th block in cafeteria. Students must pay for the tests at this time. Please bring a number #2 pencil. 1 test-$84.00. If you are taking more than one test, the first is $84.00 and the second one is $64.00.
• 2009 Italy Trip: Italy Trip meeting is Wednesday, April 30th in the cafeteria
• National Latin Exam Awards: Will be given after mass this Wednesday, April 30th.
• Athletic Physicals: Free athletic physicals provided by Trinity Mother Frances will be held Saturday, May 3rd at Health Park Plaza on Highway 110 near 5th Street. Gorman student-athletes will be seen beginning at 12:30 p.m. Physical packets need to be picked up in the school office and returned by Wednesday, April 30th. Directions to Health Park Plaza are included in the packet.
• Eight Grade Parents Memory Book Meeting: A memory book workshop for 8th grade parents will be held Wednesday, April 30th at 4:00pm in room 212 for anyone interested (come and go). There will also be a meeting at 6pm in room 212 to finalize plans for the graduation festivities. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Rhona Meads (rmeads@tkgorman.net) or Laurie Turman (lturman@tkgorman.net).
• 2009 PTO Auction "Off to the Races" Kickoff Party: Come and bring a friend to the 2008-09 PTO Auction "Off to the Races" Kick Off party: May 9, 2008 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the home of Tiffany and Robert Monaghan, 1606 Cold Water, Tyler . See attachment for details of the event and Auction Wish List.
• Nazareth Farm Appalachian Service Group: This summer seven seniors in the Class of 2009 will serve for a week in Appalachia through the Nazareth Farm program. Gorman students selected are: Alex Williams, Bijan Stephens, Benjamin Curtis, Anna Weeks, Abby Weeks, Holly Robertson, Emma Fratangelo,
• Spring Flower Sale: The HS Environmental Science class will again be offering spring flowers for sale. or for delivery and planting through May 15? Please contact lmooney@tkgorman.net. Flats of 18 =$18; Planting = $ 22 a flat.
• Sky Ranch Summer Experience: Sky Ranch is offering some area schools, which includes Gorman, a special half price tuition for the first week in June. The date is June 1st through June 7th, 2008. It is for ages six through sixteen and the price for the week is $378.00 per student, usually $840 per week. They are hoping to have large groups of students who know each other and would enjoy the experience together by doing this. To register a student, please dial the guest registration line at 903.266.3300 and ask for the Gorman special rate of $378 for the week of June 1 through June 7, 2008.
• Volunteers Needed for the PTO Auction 2008-09 "Off to the Races": Two positions need to be filled immediately: Chair Person(s) or Co chairs for Live Auction and for Underwriting. Both Underwriting and Live Auction already have a secretary available to help with the paperwork and organization. Our chairs Kara Camp, Rachel Gregory and Kathryn Droder will be there to support and assist these chairpersons at all levels. If you would like to know more about these positions or you wish to volunteer in another auction area, please call Kathryn Droder 903-216-4343 or email kmdroder@suddenlink.net
• St. Vicent de Paul: Is in need of children's summer clothes. Donations can be dropped off on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays @ SVdP on the corner of Front & College (Saleh Building).