ST AGNES CHURCH

Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2017

2314 Third Avenue, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361  (308)632‐2541 

Mailing address: PO Box 349, Scottsbluff, NE 69363‐0349 

Fax:  308‐632‐2146   Website: www.st‐agnes‐church.com 

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday‐Friday, 9am ‐ Noon & 1pm ‐ 4pm 

Rev. Vincent L. Parsons 

Pastor 

Rev. Michael E. Wetovick 

Associate Pastor 

Sr. Vera Meis, C.S.J. 

Pastoral Minister 

 

Mass Schedule: 

(October ‐ May)  

Saturday: 4:00 pm 

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am  

(June ‐ September)  

 Saturday 6:00 pm  

Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am 

Monday, Tuesday, Friday  7 am 

Wednesday 8:15am 

 

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays one hour prior to evening  

Mass or by appointment (632‐2541) 

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office  

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

H e lived in a little cottage high up in the mountain ranges of Montana. He was a 

sheepherder. Once a month he would drive to town to 

buy groceries and pick up his mail. One month there 

were five mail bags waiting for him at the Post Office. 

He couldn’t believe it. Who could be sending him so 

much mail?  

  He hurried back to his cottage with the five bags, curious to find 

out who had sent him all those letters. When he opened up the bags he 

discovered that he had received 3,500 letters from the National 

Geographic magazine. It so happened that National Geographic 

contracted with a company to mail out renewal notices. The company had 

just bought a new computerized machine. On the first day the computer 

had a glitch. No one caught the glitch until it had sent 3,500 renewal 

notices to a sheepherder in Montana. 

  Back in his cottage the shepherd opened every envelope. Each 

carried the same message. “Your subscription expired three months ago. 

This is your final notice.” 

  The shepherd dutifully completed all the renewal forms, all 3,500. 

he then drove 13 miles back to the Post Office. He mailed the renewal 

forms along with the money, back to National Geographic. He included a 

letter which said: O.K. I give up. Send me your dad‐blasted magazine! 

  Final notice or not, this is our finale weekend for our High School 

seniors which we honor this Sunday morning with the Senior Mass and 

breakfast at the 8am Mass. We recognize the diligence and the work of 

both our graduates (and their parents!) in reaching this great milestone. 

Do you remember your high school graduation? We had the world by its 

tail and nothing seemed insurmountable!   

  Congratulations to our Seniors and their families.   

Monday, May 8, 2017 

╬ Daily Mass (7:00am) 

   Intention:  †Felix Koenig 

   by Royce & Lana Huber 

╬ Communal Rosary (4:45pm) 

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:05pm) 

Tuesday, May 9, 2017 

╬ Daily Mass (7:00am) 

    Intention: Fr. Andrew Augustyn 

 ╬ Tuesday Discussion Group (8am)  

   Location: Garden Room 

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm) 

╬ RCIA meets (7:00pm) 

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 

╬ Mass (8:15am) 

    Intention: †Roy / †Dolores Brethour 

    by Fr. Gary Brethour 

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)      

╬ Contemplative Prayer (6:00pm) 

    Location: Office Basement 

Thursday, May 11, 2017  

╬ Mass at Vets’ Home (9:30am) 

╬ Liturgy of the Hours (5:30pm)                                                   

Friday, May 12, 2017 

╬ Daily Mass (7:00 am) 

  Intention: Cashmere Apperson 

Saturday, May 13, 2017 

╬  Weekend Mass (4:00pm) 

    Intention: For the Parish 

Sunday, May 14, 2017 

╬  Weekend Mass (8:00am) 

     Intention: †Louise Perry Jay 

     by Zita Bolinger 

╬ Weekend Mass   (10:30 am)   

    Intention: Priests/Religious  

    by Jerry & Eileen Young 

This Week’s Events

The Call of The Good Shepherd

The Twenty‐third Psalm, today’s responsorial psalm, is arguably 

the best known of all the psalms. The line that reads “Even though I walk 

in the dark valley / I fear no evil; for you are at my side / with your rod and 

your staff / that give me courage” (Psalm 23:4) connects this week’s scrip‐

tures to the wonderful story of the road to Emmaus, which we heard last 

week. The Lord Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is constantly at our side. He 

calls us each by name, beckoning us into a deeper relationship with him. 

That call, issued to each of us at the moment of our baptism, carries with 

it the promise of the Good Shepherd: “I came so that they might have life 

and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Sunday Collections & ATW Giving

April 30, 2017 

  Actual                        $6271.75   Budget                                 $9000.00   Surplus (Deficit)                $2728.25   Trinity Dome         $790.42  

April 2017 Totals   Actual                        $32231.22   ATW           $9581.50    Budget                               $45000.00   Surplus (Deficit)                 $3187.28  Next weekend’s 2nd collection is for Haiti & Uganda. (See pictures, page 4.)

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Join us Wednesday, May 10th  at 6:45pm in the Garden Room of the Church as Regina DeFoe teaches the art of making a rosary. Please RSVP to the RE Office (635‐1362) or Email  dre@st‐agnes‐church.com. 

100 Clu\ Sign Up or R_n_w[l It’s time for the annual sign up or re‐newal for 100 Club. If interested,  please call Mary Skiles (641‐0461).  

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The parish softball team is gearing up for another year and is looking for new members. Anyone ages 14 and up is invited to join the team. For more info or to register, call Mike Esselstein (631‐9711) , before May 12th. 

Monday: Acts 11:1‐18; Ps 42:2‐3; 43:3, 4;    Jn 10:11‐18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19‐26; Ps 87:1b‐7;    Jn 10:22‐30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24‐13:5a; Ps 67:2‐3,   5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44‐50 Thursday: Acts 13:13‐25; Ps 89:2‐3, 21‐22,   25, 27; Jn 13:16‐20 Friday: Acts 13:26‐33; Ps 2:6‐11ab;    Jn 14:1‐6 Saturday: Acts 13:44‐52; Ps 98:1‐4;    Jn 14:7‐14 Sunday: Acts 6:1‐7; Ps 33:1‐2, 4‐5, 18‐19;    1 Pt 2:4‐9; Jn 14:1‐12 

My Dear Friends,      This week as we hear about the Good Shepherd allowing us 

into his fold. My classmates and I are preparing to follow in the 

footsteps of the Good Shepherd through serving His flock in Holy 

Orders. As many of you are aware this is a long journey, but a 

fulfilling one. The Diocese has set the date of my Priestly Ordination for Friday, 

June 9th at 6pm in the Cathedral of St. Mary in Grand Island.  

     A shepherd configured to Christ is to serve the whole diocese. It is a blessing to 

be preparing to serve you all. I would like to invite anyone who is willing and able 

to participate in any of the following events concerning the Ordination: 

The Ordination Mass: 6pm St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island 

Mass of Thanksgiving: 10am Prince of Peace in Kearney  

Confessions prior to Mass from 8:45am to 9:45am 

First Sunday Masses: 8am and 10am St. Agnes in Scottsbluff 

     I was told that in the past there was some confusion concerning attendance at 

these Diocesan celebrations. Please accept my apologies for that! To clarify, all of 

these liturgies are open to the public and require no tickets. Anyone is welcome to 

attend. In our Diocese we will always welcome the people of God as Christ did. 

     Please know of my prayers for each of you as I finish my last semester in 

seminary before returning to serve the people of our Diocese. Thank you for the 

many years of support, generosity, and above all prayers. Truly, the forming of a 

priest takes a whole village…or diocese. Thanks to the working of the Holy Spirit 

and the help I have received from countless friends, clergy, and you, we have 

reached this point. I promise to do my absolute best to serve you with the Good  

Shepherd as my model, guide, and Lord. May God bless you in the Easter Season 

of joy. 

 Your servant in Christ, Rev. Mr. Matthew Nash 

KC Brunch Buffet TODAY

Sunday, May 7, 2017 8am-noon KC Hall

1719 1st Ave Adults $8 Children $4

Serving a complete breakfast including pancakes, eggs,

sausage, beverages

This Week’s Readings

Tr[v_ling Ch[li]_ In an ongoing prayer for more vocations to the priesthood & religious life, St. Agnes has a traveling chalice that is moved 

from home to home on a  regular rotation. To take part or for more information, please call 

Dave Nash, 436‐2914 or  dnash@wncc.net  

Pr_-B[ptism Cl[ss Meets today, 1pm in the Garden Room of the church, for parents of infants to be baptized at St. Agnes Church.  

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These photos were sent to us recently by Joan Martin of Indiana, who spends much of her time helping out at our sister parish at La Tortue, Haiti.

Transport vehicle from Port de Paix to La Tortue

Sr. Rehema & 2 patients, mother and baby

Sr. Jane at hospital pharmacy Sr. Rehema & Plim, a boy the Sisters are helping

Led by the Spirit for Mission In this message for the 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, (May 7,  2017) the Pope reflects on the missionary dimension of our Christian calling.  

     The Holy Father says that “commitment to mission is not some‐thing added on to the Christian life as a kind of decoration, but is instead an essen‐tial element of faith itself. “A relationship with the Lord” he adds, “entails being sent out into the world as prophets of his word and witnesses of his love.” 

  Even if at times when “we are conscious of our weaknesses and tempted to dis‐couragement,” Pope Francis underlines,  

“we need to turn to God with confidence” and he reiterates that, by "virtue of bap‐tism, every Christian is a “Christopher,” a bearer of Christ, to his brothers &sisters." 

   In the message divided into three subti‐tles, the first being “Jesus is anointed by the Spirit and sent,” the Holy Father ex‐plains that, “to be a missionary disciple means to share actively in the mission of Christ.” 

     In the second heading, “Jesus is at our side every step of the way” Pope Francis describes how “the questions lurking in human hearts and the real challenges of life can make us feel bewildered, inade‐quate and hopeless.”  But he goes on to say, “if we contemplate the risen Jesus walking alongside the disciples of Emmaus we can be filled with new confidence."  

     In the third subtitle, “Jesus makes the seed grow,” the Pope says that, “it is im‐portant to let the Gospel teach us the way of proclamation.” “The seed of the King‐dom,” he adds, “however tiny, unseen and at times insignificant, silently continues to grow, thanks to God’s tireless activity.”  

     Concluding his message the Holy Father underlines that, “there can be no promo‐tion of vocations or Christian mission apart from constant contemplative prayer and he encourages this kind of profound friendship with the Lord, “above all for the sake of imploring from on high new voca‐tions to the priesthood and the conse‐crated life.” 

 EXTRAORDINARY  MINISTERS 

Saturday, 4pm  Ciborium: Melissa Schaub;  Chalice : Connie McDonnough; Susan Flohr, Alice Nye, Josh O’Brien, Jeff West, Kath‐leen Roehl 

Sunday 8am  Ciborium: James Carney;  

Chalice: Nancy Kerr; Dick & Susan Lessert, Margaret Rood, Gene Schwarzkopf, Daniel Warburton 

10:30am  Ciborium: Linda Gonzales;  

Chalice: Jean Kearns; Rick Cantril, Brigette Palmer, Diana Rohrick, Michael Schaff, Steve Viessman 

 

GREETERS 

Saturday 4pm  Chris & Larry Burbach (E)  

Sally Sylvester (N) Chad & Kelli Larson (S) 

Sun 8am Gene & Missy Hauck (E)  

Paul Tyler (N) Deanne Schumacher (S) 

10:30am Matt Parsley (E) Tom & Mary Thompson (N) Brad & Brandi McCaslin (S) 

 

SACRISTANS 

Sat 4pm: Doris Flohr  

Sunday 8am: Nick Reyes  

1030: Robert & Sarah Quijas 

 

USHERS 

Sat 4pm  Salvadore Franco, Captain; Kevin Wagner, Marvin Anderson, Alan DeHaven 

Sun 8am Adam Hoesing, Captain;  

Jim Kerr, Pete Brown, William Carr 

10:30am  Danny Guzman, Captain; Michael Schroeder, Dennis Parks, Delton Herman 

                   

LECTORS  

May 6/20 4pm  Nellene Mailander  

May 13/27  Jessica Carrasquillo 

May 7 8am David Nash May 13 Sr. Vera  

 May 7 10:30 Pat Sulú May 14 MC Schaff 

 

SERVERS 

May 6, 4pm Jacob Mark, Emery Wineman 

May 7, 8am Jonathan Pieper, Addison Peck 

   10:30am Lillian Golden, Raymond Palmer 

May13, 4pm Laetner Malm, Allyson Gion 

May 14, 8am William & Bernadette Pieper 

   10:30am Jazmine Golden, Kamden McGrew 

 

May Ministers

  A difficulty often faced for parents and teenagers are rules.  Parents, in setting limits, want to assure their child is safe and provide guidance since in one’s youth exuberance may interfere with right judgment.  Teens want the freedom to have new experiences and encounter decision making events to demonstrate that they should be allowed more responsibility in their choices.  Each viewpoint certainly is a normal and expected perspective. The question arises, however, when that delicate balance between too much control and too much freedom is overstepped by the parent or the teenager.     In some ways, Jesus finds Himself dealing with adventurous teenagers as well (meaning we humans).  We think that we know what is best for us since we claim to be responsible people.  We reinvent the word “freedom” into meaning “anything goes” because God gave us the gift of free will.  But just as with teenagers, there need to be rules to save us from ourselves.   Therefore, in the Gospel today we hear of the analogy of Jesus being the gate that keeps the sheep safe from thieves.  The sheep feel safe within the confines of the pasture. Yes, there are restrictions, but the sheep do not necessarily find the gate a hindrance to their existence. Jesus, through the Church, has given us borders to work within, knowing that as long as we accede to His Word we will have everlasting life. Like teenagers, we acquire the freedom to live more independent lives, but like the wise parent, Jesus maintains some control to prevent us from sinking into degradation.  No teenager would readily admit to his or her parents or peers, but there is a certain relief to know that he or she can go home, where there is a bed, food to eat and knowledge that someone cares enough to know that the teenager has come home safe.  

For the parents of a teenager, the primary concern is an assurance of safety even if voices are raised, or curfews are enforced. The sheep also feel safe when they hear the shepherd’s voice (another analogy of Jesus as our shepherd).  Jesus’ words are not designed to restrict us from the pleasures of the world, but to keep us from harming ourselves and those who would want to harm us. Therefore, we need to listen to the Good Shepherd’s words, for His Word will give us salvation. 

Parents should look at the teen’s desire for independence as an indication that adulthood is quickly approaching.  Teenagers should look at the parent’s establishment of guidelines as a safety net, remembering that self‐regulatory skills do not happen overnight. Teenagers: respect your parents and understand that it is hard to relinquish control after so many years of guidance.  Parents: recognize that your teenager’s increasing freedom is necessary to lead a meaningful life. As negotiations occur continually on this tug‐of‐war between the amounts of control, there will be voices raised and sometimes feelings hurt.  However, throughout these confrontations, remember that what is most important is to maintain the relationship between parents and teenager.  No matter what disagreements arise, the parents and the teen must learn to respect each other and provide each other the opportunity for compromise.  No matter the challenges that you encounter, keep the love for each other, as that bond that will keep your relationship strong. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, is always at the gate to welcome us back, even when we have strayed far from home.    Isn’t it amazing how close parents emulate the Lord in caring for those dearest to one’s heart?   

              May God Bless You,  

               Deacon Dan Gilbert 

Shepherding If you’ve never lived on a farm, it is easy to have a rather romantic image of a shepherd. A shepherd’s duties, however, demand much more than holding a beautifully carved staff and calmly watching the flock. The shepherd must ensure a supply of fresh grass and hay in the winter, assist births, treat illnesses, and guard the sheep from attacks by predators. The shepherd must keep the flock together, build and take down temporary shelters, remove manure from holding pens, and move the sheep to new pastures when necessary. Scorched by the sun or chilled by bitter cold, the shepherd can never leave the sheep untended without risking injury to the flock. Sheep were first domesticated around ten thousand years ago in the Middle East. They continue to provide human communities with wool, meat, and milk today. Among Jewish people in ancient times, wealth was measured in terms of livestock: sheep, goats, and cattle. Sheep—especially lambs—were the favored animal of sacrifice to God. It is no wonder, then, that the scriptures are woven through and through with references to sheep and shepherds, culminating in the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who cares for even the least of his flock, and as the Lamb sacrificed for our sins. In our Church today, some of us are irritated by the thought of ourselves as sheep and disappointed in or even angry with those who are our appointed shepherds, namely our bishops, priests, and deacons. Here are two things to consider: How much better would we be as Jesus’ “little flock” if we stuck together and followed the Good Shepherd, and how much stronger would our clergy shepherds be if we not only showed our support for their efforts, but also helped them to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit in the flock that they guide? Copyright © 2010, World Library All rights reserved.

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From the Seminary

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Congratulations to the following high school graduates!

T.J. Albright Stacey Murphy

Kendrick Bolger

Gene & Celestina Bolger

Mykel Garcia Michael & JoAnne Garcia

Michael Hackett

Mike & Erika Hackett

Keleigh Hafner Joe & Shannon Hafner

Jace Henderson

Bryan & Trudy Henderson

Ethan Parks Jason & Stephanie Parks

Joseph Pieper

Paul & Jane Pieper

Jon Stark Michele Stark

Abbigal Tygart

Peter & Becky Jo Wylie

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families

Fourth Sunday of Easter Gospel:

John 10:1-10

On the Way to Mass: We live in a world full of noisy distractions. How can we hear the voice of Jesus in our lives? On the Way Home From Mass: Who has led you somewhere, and then something good has happened to you? What do good leaders do? Living the Word:

As the family spring cleans, members can make it a family project to decide on

possessions that can be given to the needy. To observe the holiness of Sunday, schedule cleaning for midweek or Saturday afternoon after sports. Before making a trip to the donation center, have the children help fill a box for the local food pantry. It’s May, so plan time each Sunday for Praying the Rosary with the family. Consider inviting the neighbors to pray and share supper.

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2016-2017

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Registration for Totus Tuus has begun! See the next page for the registration form. Junior/High School-(Grades 7-12)

June 11th - 15th - 7-9 p.m.

Grade School - (Grades 1-6) June 12th – 16th - 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

T o t u s T u u s Curriculum The Sacred Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church p r o v i d e t h e

foundation of the catechetical instruction of the Totus Tuus summer catechetical program. One of the unique features of Totus Tuus is the two independent cycles of catechetical materials. The six core topics of catechesis (which come by dividing the four pillars of the Catechism into six major elements) and the four mysteries of the Rosary make certain that every summer has an original presentation of material for the students. Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to vocations in the young people we serve as well as among the teachers. This is accomplished by placing special emphasis on the importance and necessity of prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and Marian devotion in addition to catechetical instruction and formation in the Catholic faith. This year the content focus will be The Mystery of Salvation and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. If your are interested in hosting the female or the male team of leaders please contact Terri in the RE Office for more information.

R_ligious E^u][tion Progr[m Email—dre@st-agnes-church.com Religious Education Office—308-635-1362

Enrollment Form TOTUS TUUS 2017 NAME OF PARENTS/GUARDIANS _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________ TELEPHONE Home (_____)_________________ Work (_____)________________ Cell (_____)_________________ Children being enrolled in TOTUS TUUS and their grade level for the 2017-2018 school year: NAME GRADE MEDICAL INFO TO BE AWARE OF __________________________ ________ _______________________________________________ __________________________ ________ _______________________________________________ __________________________ ________ _______________________________________________ __________________________ ________ _______________________________________________ ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name and phone number of an adult to reach in case of emergency in the event that you cannot be reached at the numbers above. Name__________________________________________ Phone Number (_____)___________________

St. Agnes Catholic Church

Permission to Publish

In an attempt to share information concerning the outstanding accomplishments of our youth, we will write articles, produce videos, and provide pictures for publication in various media, including, but not limited to, the Totus Tuus and parish Internet websites. To include your child and his/her work in this publicity, we must have your written permission. You have the right to revoke permission at any time. Please Check Below: _____ I grant permission to St. Agnes Catholic Church and Totus Tuus to use the pictures of my child/children in positive media presentations. _____ I DO NOT grant permission to the St. Agnes Catholic Church and Totus Tuus to use the pictures and video of my child/children in positive media presentations.

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P[g_ 7 Fourth Sun^[y of E[st_r

P[g_ 8 M[y 7, 2017

Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Help the sheep get through the gate.

May 7, 2017

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, May 8th

Kickball Game

Tuesday, May 9th 1st & 2nd ZOO trip

* St. Agnes Alumni Senior Graduation

Walk Through

Wednesday, May 10th All School Mass @ 8:15 AM

* Pre-K & K ZOO trip

Thursday, May 11th

Scottsbluff Library Summer Reading Kickoff

* Kickball Game

Friday, May 12th

Kickball Game

O Mary, We crown thee

with flowers today. Queen of the Angels and

Queen of the May!

2nd Grader, Ayla Ellis, crowns our Blessed Mother at the All School Mass on Wednesday, May 3rd.

What’s Happening at St. Agnes School...

Hot Lunch Menu for May 8th - 12th

Missoula Children’s Theater

After making their 1st Communion on April 22/23, St. Agnes 2nd graders had the privilege of leading the school in the May Crowning Mass held on May 3rd. During the month of May, a month named for and dedicated to Mary, Catholics traditionally honor our Blessed Mother. 2nd Grade students presented flowers to the Blessed Mother statue.

On Wednesday, A p r i l 2 6 , students in k i n d e r g a r t e n and 1st grade e n j o y e d attending an acting workshop presented by the Missoula C h i l d r e n ’ s

Theater group. Students learned about skills necessary to be in a performance, including memorizing lines. Some were challenged in their memorizing skills as they took part in a memory game. 2nd -5th grade students enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Missoula Children’s Theater production of Gulliver’s Travels presented at the Midwest Theater on Friday, April 28th. Students, Fabian Zamarripa (4th), Graecyn Benton (2nd ), and Brooklyn Meisner (2nd) were part of the cast, which made the production even more enjoyable for the St. Agnes students.

Shane Hammock (5th grade) and Giuliana Suhr (K) were honored as the April virtu-ous students of the month at the Golden Rule Cere-mony held on Friday April 28th. Knight, Rick Forsstrom, was on hand to present the two with their award.

Monday 8th Hamburger on a Bun French Fries Green Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk Helpers: Aurora Linz & Shae Brost

Tuesday 9th Chili Dog on a Bun w/Cheese Sauce Broccoli w/ranch Mixed Fruit, Milk Helpers: Lanna Zulkoski & Krystal Rodriguez

Wednesday 10th Chicken Ala King over Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Grapes, Roll, Milk Helpers: Laura Garcia & Krystal Rodriguez

Thursday 11th Pancakes w/syrup Ham & Eggs w/red pepper, Potato Triangle Orange Wedge, Milk Helpers: Kim Reitz & Krystal Rodriguez

Friday 12th Cheese Pizza Fresh Green Salad Mixed Vegetables Pears, Milk Helpers: Erin Dudden & Lanna Zulkoski

April Virtuous Students

May Crowning

Kickball Tourney Schedule

May 8: Game 1 - Team 1 vs Team 2 @ 2:00 Game 2 - Team 3 vs Team 4 @ 2:30 May 11: Exhibition Game - 1st vs 2nd @ 1:45 Game 3 - Team 5 vs Winner of Game 1 @ 2:05 Game 4 - Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2 @ 2:40 May 12: Game 5 - 3rd & 4th place @ 2:00 Game 6 - Championship 2:30

Concessions will be sold on Thursday, May 11th & Friday May 12th.

Classroom News... Kindergarten Class by Teri Ramirez

We have had a crazy past few weeks with testing and school pictures. It seems it will be busier now until the end of the school year. The last Tuesday of school, we will be going on our field trip to Agate Fossil Beds, which is not only a fun field trip but educational. We get to see Native American artifacts in person, go on a hike, and tour the museum. The kids are very excited for the field trip. These next few weeks, students will be finishing up their learning about the different regions of the United States. We are completing our science unit on weather and the water cycle. In math, we are getting into larger numbers in division and improper fractions. The students are really enjoying the novels they are reading and are learning to use inflection with their voices. The inflection makes the students more engaged and brings about some giggles at times. It has been great to see how much these students have grown in many different aspects. It has been a memorable year for sure. As most of you know , I will not be coming back next year. My husband and I want to start a family, and since he works for the railroad he is gone often. We find it best that I take some time off. I definitely will be back next year to substitute and help out. I love this school and feel very blessed to have been a part of it. I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer.

Wow! It has been a GREAT year! This group of kindergartners were wonderful and we had a blast learning together. I have loved their funny stories, their eagerness to learn and willingness to do new and exciting things. They have also made many new friends along the way too! I'm looking forward to seeing each of my kindergartners walking in the halls as first graders next year. They all deserve to be proud because they have earned it! I would like to thank all my parents and grandparents for giving me the opportunity to teach their children. When I talk about my students I often refer to them as "my kids" because they are like my own. They have all touched my life this year in a very positive and rewarding way. I will miss each and every one of them.

4th Grade Class by Paige LeDoux

Wishing that this special day unfolds many joys and happy moments for

you to cherish always.