BTC News for the Week of May 20th

The remaining two months of the year calendar have been updated and is now posted on the website. Once you have the website open look for the link on the left.

Thanks to all who helped plan the Ice Cream Social on Friday Night at Manderach Park. Special thanks to Home & School helpers especially Mrs. Boudman and her elves.

Box Tops for Education Winners Update – Last Saturday night RJ Schellinger, his Grandmom, and Mrs. Merritt enjoyed their Pizza, Popcorn, M&Ms and a Movie Night. Mom and Dad went out for a quick bite and then came back to watch the end of the movie with us! Great time had by all 

5th Grade Parents – please return the permission slip by Tuesday May 21st for the Growth and Development Talk by our school nurse Mrs. Dolente scheduled for this Wednesday.

End of Year Reminders –
• Students are to be dressed in regulation school uniforms. Sneakers are only permitted on gym days with the gym uniform. Light coats or hoodies are not to be worn throughout the school day when in class. Your support is appreciated.
• More students than ever seem to be bringing cell phones (electronic devices) to school. We are not endorsing this but will allow these devices under the following conditions: all cell phones are to be kept in the student’s locker or teacher’s desk throughout the day. Should you need your child in an emergency our Administrative team at 610-287-2500 will assist with this. If a cell phone (electronic device) is found in a location other than stated above during the school day, it will be turned in to the Administrative offices. Any confiscated devices will be securely kept until picked up by a parent. Discipline measures may also be taken against the student for disobedience to school policy. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
• Incomplete Homework and Spring Fever has reared itself at BTC. We realize with the nicer weather that many of us are staying outside later than usual these days. Please help us to help your child, by making sure completing homework is a priority. Several students are using the excuses of “I had a baseball game and didn’t have time” or “I was just too tired after playing outside”. Also remember that even though we may be up later, the start time to school has not changed. Your child is missing valuable instruction time if they are not present in homeroom by 7:50am. Thanks for your understanding.

School Events this week:
 Monday May 20th – PreK and Kinder End of Year Conferences as scheduled by teacher
Last chance for Corrections to already presented Speeches due to Mrs. Leidy by 8am
Student Council Speeches presented to Students in Grades 4-7 at 1pm
Elections immediately after Speeches if time allows
Graduation Invitations with RSVP cards enclosed will be mailed to addresses provided
 Tuesday May 21st – PreK and Kinder End of Year Conferences as scheduled by teacher
 Wednesday May 22nd – 9am Student Council Election Results announced
1:05pm-1:50pm 5th Grade Growth and Development Talk with school nurse Mrs. Dolente - GIRLS ONLY
1:55pm-2:40pm 5th Grade Growth and Development Talk with school nurse Mrs. Dolente – BOYS ONLY
 Thursday May 23rd – 1pm Relay Recess (Relay for Life – Kid version)
Cookout Lunch provided by Home & School No hot lunch will be served – brown bag with drink if your child will not eat the cookout lunch.
All Childcare pack lunch please!
 Friday May 24th – No School for Students and Faculty.
 Monday May 27th – No School for Students and Faculty.

Special Announcements
 Closing Ceremony for Kindergarteners will be after the 9am Mass on Friday June 7th in the Church.
Students will receive a certificate and specially designed gift of congratulations.
 Special End of the Year Award Ceremony for all Grades will be at 8:30am on June 7th immediately before Mass.
 Parish Directory Photos taken in the School Library – use door by the Guardian Angel Center (Modulars) for entrance and check-in. Contact the Parish Office to sign up to be a part of this history. The picture times are June 4th – 7th 2pm to 8:30pm, June 8th – 10am to 4:30pm,
June 10th – June 14th 2pm to 8:30pm, and June 15th 10am to 4:30pm.
 PJPII Summer Camps for students in 4th -8th & 9th-12th Grades – June 17-July19
Academic, Athletic, and Art Camps For more information go to PJPhs.org
 Parish Festival News (Save the Dates: Wednesday August 21st to Saturday August 24th):
o Wednesday August 21st is Family Night starting at 6pm- new this year; wrist bands will be offered for rides, special kid-friendly food menu, NO Beer Garden, entertainment will be “BTC Idol/Talent Show” at 7pm. Yes we will also have the ever popular dunk tank too!
o Festival Raffle Tickets will be coming home after April 29th Cost: $5 each or 5 for $20. Please take a chance and help support our parish that helps support us! Monthly $ prizes awarded in May, June, and July. Grand Prize awarded at the festival. Last year’s grand prize was $4200 and hoping to make it even more this year!

Future Events to Mark on Your Calendars:
 Tuesday May 28th – PreK4 Field Trip to the Elmwood Zoo Norristown, PA
 Friday May 31st – 9-12:30 Kinder and 1st Grade Field Trip to the Elmwood Zoo Norristown, PA
o Graduation RSVP cards are to be returned by June 1st
 Monday June 3rd - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Student Council Induction of New Members
Final Totals for Graduation Dinner due in order to plan accordingly to Mrs. MaryJo Plate
 Monday June 3rd and Tuesday June 4th – End of Year Testing Grades 1-8
 Tuesday June 4th thru Saturday June 15th - Parish Directory Photos taken in the School Library –
use door by the Guardian Angel Center (Modulars) for entrance and
check-in. Contact the Parish Office to sign up to be a part of this history. The picture times are: June 4th – 7th 2pm to 8:30pm,
June 8th – 10am to 4:30pm, June 10th – June 14th 2pm to 8:30pm,
and June 15th 10am to 4:30pm.
 Wednesday June 5th – End of Year Testing Grades 2-8
Childcare Graduation in the All Purpose Room
No hot lunch - All School Students are to Pack lunch with Drink please!
 Thursday June 6th – 9:15am (Time Change) PreK Closing Ceremony Program in All Purpose Room
End of Year Testing Grades 1-8
 Friday June 7th – 8:30am Third Trimester and End of the Year Awards will be presented
9am First Friday Mass for Grades K-8 All families are Invited to Attend.
Closing Ceremony for Kindergarten immediately following Mass in Church
 Monday June 10th – 9am - 10:30am Kindergarten Orientation for 2013-2014 registered students
10am Graduation practice for 8th Graders in Church
1pm End of Year Classroom Celebrations
 Tuesday June 11th – 10am Graduation practice for 8th Graders in Church
1pm – End of Year Awards (Fitness, Reading, Math, Attendance, etc.)
and Tastykakes with Teachers Fun
 Wednesday June 12th – 6:00pm (Time Change) 8th Grade Graduation Mass and Presentation of
Diplomas & Awards Ceremony in Church followed by Dinner in APR
 Wednesday July 24th – 4pm to 7pm – Uniform Night at BTC
 Wednesday August 21st – 6pm – 11pm Family Night at the BTC Parish Festival
 Thursday August 22nd – Saturday August 24th – 6pm to 11pm Parish Festival

Our Mission Statement: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Education Center will use every opportunity and skill necessary to face the challenges of the 21st Century as faith-filled learners willing to succeed as productive members of society. Our learning is made possible in a loving, safe, and supportive environment. We believe as Mother Teresa believed, "Be Jesus to everyone you meet and in everyone you meet, see Jesus."

All Families of BTC Students - Please see the monthly menus at the Aramark link to the left.