St. Richard School at 5025 South Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632 US - Catholic Schools Week

January 28 - February 2, 2007

“Catholic Schools, The Good News in Education”

Daily Activities – Each day a St. Richard trivia question will be asked during morning announcements.  At 2:15 p.m. the answer will be announced and a fun song will be played.

Preparation Activities: Each family will be asked to complete a “Good News” activity to be displayed during Catholic Schools Week.

Schedule

Sunday (1/28):  GOOD NEWS IN OUR PARISH

Buttons will be given to students who attend the 10:00 a.m. Family Mass.  A book fair will be held in the parish hall and school will host an open house with refreshments provided by the Family School Association.

Monday (1/29):  GOOD NEWS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Spirit Day!  Students who showed their faith and school spirit by attending Mass will have an out of uniform day, and may wear St. Richard school colors (blue and white).  Teachers will switch classes from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; they will spend the 45 minutes in a class they do not normally teach.

Tuesday (1/30):  GOOD NEWS IN OUR COMMUNITY

A breakfast will be provided for the leaders in our community.  In addition, the students will be treated to a special presentation.

Wednesday (1/31):  GOOD NEWS IN OUR STUDENTS

Student appreciation!  Pajama day!  Students can wear their pajamas and enjoy a movie with their unit.  Popcorn will be provided during the movie.

Thursday (2/1):  GOOD NEWS IN OUR FAMILIES

Grandparents Day!  Grandparents will be invited to join us for refreshments in room G and an activity in the classroom. 

Friday (2/2):  GOOD NEWS IN SAINT RICHARD SCHOOL

Faculty and staff appreciation!  The school will celebrate the end of the week with a morning mass, a short pep rally and a prayer service in the afternoon.