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Red Ribbon week celebrated at Wyoming Area Catholic

In honor of Red Ribbon Week, the students in grade 5 created posters with various themes relating to "Saying No to Drugs and Alcohol. There was an in-school contest and the following students achieved 1st place to 4th place:

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Pictured in first row: Sarah Satkowski, first place; Nadine Green, second place; Allison Burge, third place and Timothy Murphy, fourth place. Row two: Lucille Procopio, principal and MRs. Josephine Toomey, fifth grade teacher.

Dates to Remember

Nov. 17: Holy Hour

Nov. 17: 3rd Grade Bake Sale

Nov. 20: Chess Tournament, 6 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul

Little Sisters of the Poor

Once again, the Little Sisters of the Poor are asking for our help. As you know, the Little Sisters of the Poor offer hospitality to the needy aged in 33 countries around the world. Holy Family Residence in Scranton is a home for the elderly poor, where, in collaboration with lay staff, volunteers, family and friends, they strive to serve the elderly with love and respect creating as family like atmosphere. We have been invited to share in this mission as we approach the Advent season and all our donations are gratefully appreciated.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are in need of the following items: tissues, lotion, body wash, Efferdent, toothpaste, mouthwash, any type of canned fruits, vegetables, soups, unsweetened cereals and coffee.

Special Fundraiser

We, as a school community, have the opportunity to assist one of our own families in need. Walter Popish, father of Cody Salerno a 7th grade student, is in need of a transplant. To assist with the medical bills, the Student Council, with the assistance of 7th grade homeroom, will conduct a Fresh made Holiday Greens Sale. This fundraiser began on Nov. 9th and will continue to November 24th. Delivery date for the Holiday Greens will take place on December 7th. Orders can be placed at the school: 654-7982.

Monies realized from this fundraiser will be placed in the Walter Popish Benefit Fund, c/o UFCW Federal Credit Union, Wyoming, PA.

We realize that there are many requests for your time and generosity. If you are unable to purchase wreaths, we ask that you pray for Cody and his family.

Fundraiser

With the holidays almost upon us we have decided once again to have a fundraiser designed to hopefully make your holiday season a bit brighter and a bit easier. Wyoming Area Catholic PTG will be selling Poinsettias, which can be ordered now through Nov. 24th. The colors available will be red, pink, marble or white.

Flowers will be delivered on Monday, December 7th and can be picked up any time between the hours of 2:45-3:45 p.m. or between the hours of 5:30-6:30 p.m. at St. Cecelia’s Church Hall. The cost for each poinsettia is $9.00 for a 4-6 bloom plant and $15.00 for a 9-12 bloom plant.

All orders must be pre-paid & checks payable to WACS. Order forms have been sent home for each family. For more information call the school at 654-7982.

NYC Trip

The Wyoming Area Catholic School is sponsoring its seventh annual New York City Bus Trip on December 12, 2009. The cost of the trip is $29.00 per person. The price includes transportation, light refreshment, and a subway sub for the ride home. The bus will leave the Midway Shopping Center in Wyoming at 7:00 a.m. and will depart NYC at 7:00 p.m. (light refreshments will be included).

During the trip you are free to do whatever you may wish. A non refundable $10.00 per person deposit is due, and full balance paid by November 20, 2009. Checks should be made out to WACS (Wyoming Area Catholic School) and sent to the school office in an envelope marked “Attention NYC Bus Trip.” There will be no refunds.

Instructions for School Delays

Wyoming Area Catholic School will go according to Wyoming Area School District for delays, early dismissals and cancellations due to bad weather.

New Website

The new website address for Wyoming Area Catholic School is www.wacath.com. The website contains the listing of the faculty and staff for 2009-2010 school year. Also, you can find school supply list and current information about the beginning of the school year.