Weekly Update - Volume 1, Issue 33 - Mission Statement & Upcoming Events

Sep 15, 2026

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Weekly Update presents Monsignor Slade Catholic School’s mission statement rooted in Catholic faith and dedication to academic excellence. The issue lists next week’s calendar highlights including Grandparents Day sessions by grade, Book Fair activities, Slade Spirit Day, and a Winter Sports Assembly, plus student recognition photos. It also includes Yearbook and Color Run fundraising notes with deadlines, registration instructions, and the Race for Slade description. Additional sections cover MAP Growth spring testing schedules, Pre-HSPT guidance for 7th graders, and Edu-Care summer program enrollment details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Mission Statement

Next Week’s Calendar

Grandparents Day & Book Fair

Spirit Day & Winter Sports Assembly

Important News & Notes

Yearbooks

Color Run & Race for Slade Fundraisers

Grade Level Reminders

MAP Growth Spring Administration

Pre-HSPT for 7th Grade

Edu-Care Corner

Summer Program Enrollment

Weekly Update Mission Statement Rooted in Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, Monsignor Slade Catholic School is dedicated to forming the whole child to know, love, and be a disciple of Christ. Next week’s calendar: Tuesday, 4/16/2024 • Grandparents Day (Gr. 1 & 2) 9:00-11:00 am • Book Fair Wednesday, 4/17/2024 • Grandparents Day (EduCare, PreK-4, & K) 9:00-11:00 am • Book Fair Thursday, 4/18/2024 • Grandparents Day (Gr. 3-5) 9:00 am-11:00 am • Book Fair Friday, 4/19/2024 • Slade Spirit Day • Winter Sports Assembly 1:45 pm Super Slades Top row: Gunner Perry, Nora Stieber, Kate Franklin Middle row: Sean Foote, Kori Kenealey Bottom row: Annabelle Hondrum, Owen Cronk, Abigail Griest Not pictured: James Rolf |
Volume 1, Issue 33 April 12, 2024 | | | --- | --- | | Important News & Notes:
Yearbooks:
Parents, if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook for your child, please contact Mrs. Kathie Sullivan at k.sullivan@msladeschool.com The cost of the yearbook is $25.00 and the cost will be charged to your FACTS account.
Please be reminded that eighth grade students do not need to order a yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is included in their graduation fees.
Now that we ’re back from break, we cannot slow down!
Our Current Total is $57,145! Let ’s keep it going through April. Funds raised from this event will go towards security upgrades for our school. New Incentive – Raise $200 and your student(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 1 of 4 reserved parking spots at pick up! Parking spot of your choice and you ’ll have it for the rest ofthe school year.
[REGISTER FOR FUNDHUB:](REGISTER FOR FUNDHUB: www.getmovinfundhub.com)[ ](REGISTER FOR FUNDHUB: www.getmovinfundhub.com)[www.getmovinfundhub.com](REGISTER FOR FUNDHUB: www.getmovinfundhub.com), School Identifier: 65bd3cde5add9
DEADLINE FOR PARENTS TO PURCHASE COLOR T-SHIRTS IS MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024.
Purchase Color Run T-Shirts Here: [https://chesapeakedistribution.com/products/slade](https://chesapeakedistribution.com/products/slade)official-short-sleeve-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=3489a2d41&_ss=r
| | | DID YOU KNOW THE COLOR RUN IS FREE?!?!
We encourage families to participate in the color run event after early dismissal. We suggest bringing a small protective bag for your cell phone, hat, sunglasses, towel, and baby wipes (powder will get everywhere) .
SignUp for the Color Run Here: | | | [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAFA928A6F5C52-48772360-color\#/](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAFA928A6F5C52-48772360-color#/)
The annual Race for Slade is one of the Home and School Association's (HASA) biggest fundraisers. Race for Slade promotes physical fitness, builds school spirit and pride, instills a sense of accomplishment in our students, and creates a fun and memorable way for them to support their school. | | Page 2 | Weekly Update | | | --- | --- | | Grade Level Reminders:
MAP Growth Spring Administration: Parents and Guardians, please be aware that the following is the testing schedule for the spring administration of the MAP Growth assessment for all student in grades 2-8:
Monday, April 22
8:30 a.m. -Reading Tuesday, April 23
8:30 a.m. -Math Wednesday, April 24
8:30 a.m. -Language Usage Thursday, April 25
8:30 a.m. -Science (3rd, 5th, & 7th grades ONLY)
Please ensure that all students have a hearty breakfast each day and are well rested for each day's testing. If at all possible, please do not schedule any appointments during the testing window.
Attention 7th grade parents: All Archdiocesan 7th graders will take the Pre-HSPTon Wednesday, May 1st, and results will be sent home with T3 Progress Reports. The Pre-HSPT mirrors the HSPT identically, so it will be excellent test prep for when our students take the HSPT as 8th graders in December.
There is no cost to our families for taking the Pre-HSPT, as our school pays for testing ma

FAQs

What are the key events scheduled for Tuesday to Friday, April 16–19, 2024?

The calendar lists Grandparents Day by grade on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus a Book Fair each day. Friday features Slade Spirit Day and a Winter Sports Assembly at 1:45 pm.

When is the MAP Growth spring testing schedule for grades 2–8?

Testing runs Monday, April 22 for Reading; Tuesday, April 23 for Math; Wednesday, April 24 for Language Usage; and Thursday, April 25 for Science for grades 3, 5, and 7.

What deadlines and actions are mentioned for parents regarding fundraising and purchases?

Parents are asked to purchase yearbooks by contacting Mrs. Kathie Sullivan, with eighth grade not needing to order. A deadline is set for color T-shirt purchases on Monday, April 15, along with registration guidance for the Color Run.

Sep 15, 2026

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