IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO FAMILIES: To help save on printing costs we are asking our families to please keep their copy of the Parent/Student Handbook that was given out at the beginning of the last school year. If there are any changes we will print an addendum only. We WILL print a new Calendar/Directory for all of our families. Thank you for helping us to save paper and printing costs! For families of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: you should have received a letter regarding the purchase of Ipad2 devices for your child. Regarding the rubber cover that was recommended by the Diocesan Tech Supervisor: we were told at the Apple workshop we attended that an experiment was done at Bishop Hartley. The Ipad was dropped several floors down in the stairwell. With this cover on it, it was unharmed!!! We are waiting for more information from the diocese regarding insurance for the devices. As soon as we have that information it will be posted here! It is important that you return the bottom portion of the letter so that we can determine the number of Ipads to order.

IMPORTANT MEETING REGARDING PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION! Recently the Johnstown and Northridge School Districts have questioned the need to bus students to St. Francis, Blessed Sacrament, and Granville Christian Schools. At their June meeting the Johnstown board voted against transportation. However, they have since decided to call a meeting in July to re-evaluate the #s they voted on and re-address this issue. Time & Date TBD. The Northridge School Board tabled the discussion and will meet again on July 2nd at 6:30pm in the Northridge HS media center. Also the County board, Educational Services Center, has a meeting on July 19th where they could potentially be addressing this issue since they have to concur with the local school boards. Our diocesan representative will find out if the bussing will be on their agenda for that meeting. While currently this only affects the families who use the Johnstown and Northridge buses, it has the potential to 'snowball' to other public school sending districts. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! There are some families who, without bussing, may have to leave our school! We ask our families to: #1. Please pray that both boards will vote to continue bussing our students. #2. Come and show your support for these families at a meeting to be held this Thursday, June 28th, at 7pm at Church of the Ascension. #3. Anyone interested in speaking their mind about the bussing issue is invited to attend the board meetings of either district listed above. We will continue to post information here on the Scoop as it becomes available.

Cash Mob to Benefit Killian May
Who:     Licking County Community

What:   An opportunity for all community members in the Heath, Newark area to help raise funds for Killian May's medical bills. Killian was diagnosed with a very serious bacterial infection in May. After more than 20 days in Nationwide Children's Hospital for treatment, his medical expenses are the last thing on the May family's mind. While Dairy Queen will be assisting with these expenses, friends of the May family would  also like to help them out. The May family is a frequent contributor to the community and is part owner of the Dairy Queen franchises in Newark and Heath. They have always been willing to give and to support our community, and it is our turn to give back!

How:     Visit the Dairy Queen in Heath or Newark during business hours on Saturday, July 14th. Spend money to give the local Dairy Queens an influx of cash.  Help the May family while they concentrate on caring for their son and his recuperation

When: Saturday, July 14th during business hours

Where:  DQ Grill & Chill  720 HEBRON RD  HEATH -AND-  DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER 1775 N 21ST ST. NEWARK
                                                         
Cash Mob for Killian Background

The May's are residents of Heath. They are members of St. Leonard's parish and their three children attend St. Francis de Sales Elementary School. Mr. May, who previously served as a Heath City Council member, is a member of the local American Legion and Heath Sertoma. They are members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Courtney Van Ostran
Cvanostran22@hotmail.com
740-877-5872
Twitter:  #CM4Killian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/400240023344759/

As you are aware, TRIP is a volunter driven program. Without volunteers TRIP does not operate. Over the past few months, we have experienced a lack of volunteer participation. As a result, beginning July 1, there will no longer be a TRIP pickup on Thursday evenings. TRIP pick up will be available on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 8:45.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. 

If you are available to volunteer on Friday mornings, we are in need of volunteers for the first Friday and the fifth Friday. Please contact Pam at 740-345-9874 ext 204.  Thank you.

GREEN WAVE VOLLEYBALL CAMP
JULY 9TH – JULY 12TH
NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 2-5 : 9AM – NOON
GRADES 6-8 : 1PM – 4PM
GRADES 9-12 : 6PM – 9PM
Click here for more information

The accounting and cemetery office will be closed to the public for the remainder of the week. Every three years, or with the change in Pastoral Leadership, the Diocese conducts an audit of the financial and human resources files for each Parish. If you need assistance during this time, please leave a voice message and your call will be returned during the week of June 18, 2012.