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 STL Weekly Folder January 28, 2015 Please take time to read all of the information included in this file. Thank you! Please be sure to check your Family Share balance at www.stl-­‐fundraising.com. The Luau Gala is the last fundraiser of the year to reach your mandatory family share quota of $600. All admission ticket, raffle ticket, and event purchases are applied 100% to your Family Share. Contact Barb Soeder at the school office at 412.835.0600 or Lisa Osterhaus at [email protected] with any questions. All Gala purchases including raffle ticket sales will be updated in the system after the Gala. Thank you for your continued support of St. Louise School! Silent Auction Baskets
We will be creating “theme baskets” for the guests to bid on at the Gala. Once again, this year we will be
collecting gift cards for the baskets. We ask that each grade help us to build these baskets by donating gift
cards based on the theme assigned to your grade. Please fill out the order form on the back and send in a
check to order from FTM. If you want to purchase a gift card not available through Feed the Mind, please
send the cards to school via your child in an envelope marked “Luau Gala Classroom Basket.” Cash donations
can also be accepted. We can do the shopping for you! Thank you for your help and for your generosity to
support our school! Any questions, please contact Kristi Holz at [email protected].
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “FEED THE MIND” GIFT CARDS!
7th & 2nd Grade Basket: Lottery Tree
3rd Grade Basket: Gamer/Tech Lover
Scratch and play lottery tickets. Tickets in any
denomination will be appreciated!
Gift cards or certificates for the game player or
technology buff! – i.e., Game Stop, Amazon, iTunes,
Toys-r-Us, Best Buy, etc.
6th Grade Basket: Dressed to the Nines for Men
Gift cards or certificates for men’s favorite
clothing stores – i.e., Macy’s, Joseph A. Bank’s,
Brooks Brothers, Gap, Men’s Wearhouse, Tanger
Outlets, etc. Any denominations/stores welcome!
1st Grade Basket: Dressed to the Nines for Women
Gift cards or certificates for women’s favorite
clothing and/or jewelry stores – i.e., Nordstrom's,
Macy’s, Talbot’s, Ann Taylor, Gap, Tanger Outlets,
etc. Any denominations/stores welcome!
4th Grade Basket: Dining Out
Gift cards or certificates to local restaurants –
“Feed the Mind” has many restaurant cards
including Atria’s, Bonefish Grill, Bravo!,
Cheesecake Factory, Chipolte, Panera, PF Changs,
Starbucks, Ruth’s Chris, Grand Concourse. All
denominations/restaurants welcome!
5th Grade Basket: Sports Lover/Family Fun
Gift cards or certificates for any sport or sport’s gear!
– i.e., Dick’s, Golf Galaxy, Dunham’s, Century Sports,
Hockey World, Biancos, Pride Gym, Greentree Sports
Complex, etc. Gift cards or certificates for great
night out or in! – i.e., Cinemas, Bowling, MiniGolf,
Arcades, board or video games, Dave and Busters,
Toys-r-Us, Target, Wal-mart, etc.
8th Grade Basket: Fill Your Fridge/Stock Your Pantry
Gift cards or certificates for all your grocery needs! –
i.e., Giant Eagle, Target, Shop N Save, Trader Joe’s,
Whole Foods
Kindergarten Basket: Dressed to the Nines for Kids
Gift cards or certificates to clothing stores for
children of all ages. – i.e., Gymboree, Crazy 8, The
Children’s Place, Gap, Old Navy, American Eagle, etc.
Thank You To Our Partners In Education:
JEANNIE FRENCH: 412.216.5169
Gala Reminders
By now you’ve heard about our upcoming Luau Gala. Check out the school website
under “Parents/Luau Gala” for all of the information. We hope to see you there!
DID YOU:
Check your Family Share balance?
This is the last fundraiser for the year. Family Share is $600 per family and is mandatory. If
you haven’t reached your total yet, please consider joining us for an evening of fun with
friends and family! Purchase or sell those raffle tickets! And even if you have, we hope that
you can make it! It’s a fantastic way to support the school. All Gala purchases including raffle
and admission tickets will be updated in the system as one total after the Gala. Questions
regarding Family Share balances should be directed to Barb Soeder in the school office at
(412) 835-0600 or Lisa Osterhaus at [email protected]. Visit
www.stl-fundraising.com to check your balance.
Purchase your tickets to the Gala?
Please fill out and return the paper registration form included in the weekly family folder this
week….OR….Visit the school website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP for the
Gala”. Bring friends and family and enjoy reduced ticket prices.
Purchase/sell your Tuition Raffle tickets?
A great chance to win a year of free tuition valued at over $3,600. New this year…
buy 3 tickets and get one free! Improve your chances of winning buy selling all three.
Purchase/sell your Grand Raffle ticket?
A great chance to win one of 8 prizes all valued at $1,000 each. If you win and do not want to
keep the prize, a donor has stepped forward to purchase each prize for $1,000.
Send in your gift card donation for the classroom baskets?
All admission tickets, raffle tickets, and event purchases will be applied
to your Family Share!
Questions? E-mail us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!
Thank You To Our Partners In Education:
JEANNIE FRENCH: 412.216.5169
“Feed” the Luau Gala
As we have in the past, we will be creating “theme baskets” on which our guests can bid on at the Luau Gala. This year we
will be collecting only gift cards to complete these baskets. This is an order form to make it easier for you to help us fill
these baskets by using the Feed the Mind Program.
Please select the gift cards you would like to order and return it to the school office attention: Luau Gala Baskets. We will
fill the orders, send you a confirmation that it was received and put the gift cards in the baskets. Thank you for your help!
Kindergarten Basket:
Dressed for the Nines for Kids
Children’s Place $25
Crazy 8 $25
Gap/Old Navy $25
Gymboree $25
Kohl’s $10
Kohl’s $25
Kohl’s $50
Kohl’s $100
Macy’s $10
Macy’s $25
Macy’s $50
Macy’s $100
Tanger Outlet $25
T.J.Maxx $25
1st Grade Basket:
Dressed for the Nines for Women
Tanger Outlet $25
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic $25
Macy’s $10
Macy’s $25
Macy’s $50
Macy’s $100
Kohl’s $10
Kohl’s $25
Kohl’s $50
Kohl’s $100
Aeropostale $25
American Eagle $25
3rd Grade Basket: Game/Tech Lover
Game Stop $25
Walmart $25
Walmart $100
Target $25
Target $100
Best Buy $25
Best Buy $100
Toy’s R Us $20
iTunes $15
4th Grade Basket: Dining Out
Atria’s $25
Bone Fish Grill $25
Bravo! $25
Cheesecake Factory $25
Chipotle $10
Cracker Barrel $10
Olive Garden/Red Lobster $25
Outback $25
Panera $10
Panera $25
Pizza Hut $10
Red Robin $25
Subway $10
Texas Roadhouse $25
TGI Friday’s $25
6th Grade Basket:
Dressed for the Nines for Men
Tanger Outlet $25
Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic $25
Macy’s $10
Macy’s $25
Macy’s $50
Macy’s $100
Kohl’s $10
Kohl’s $25
Kohl’s $50
Kohl’s $100
8th Grade Basket:
Fill Your Fridge/Stock Your Pantry
Giant Eagle $10
Giant Eagle $25
Giant Eagle $50
Giant Eagle $100
Target $25
Target $100
Shop N Save $25
Shop N Save $50
Shop N Save $100
5th Grade Basket:
Sports Lover/Family Fun*
Target $25
Target $100
Walmart $25
Walmart $100
Chuck E. Cheese $10
Dick’s Sporting Goods $25
Tanger Outlet $25
* Please note that we are looking for gift cards from other places like Cinemas, Bowling Alleys, Arcades, and Mini-Golf for the 5th Grade Basket as well.
Name:
Amount:
CAMEO APPEARANCE IN THE SPRING MUSICAL,
THE LION KING:
CAMEO APPEARANCE IN THE SPRING MUSICAL,
THE LION KING:
PRICELESS
PRICELESS
FOUR FRONT ROW SEATS TO THE SPRING CONCERT:
FOUR FRONT ROW SEATS TO THE SPRING CONCERT:
PRICELESS
PRICELESS
Your child and an STL friend have the opportunity to make a special
appearance on stage in the spring play directed by Mrs. Galardini.
Your child and an STL friend have the opportunity to make a special
appearance on stage in the spring play directed by Mrs. Galardini.
NAME ON STREET:
NAME ON STREET:
The street by the library will bear your family name for an entire year.
Once it comes down its yours to keep and display in your home!!!
The street by the library will bear your family name for an entire year.
Once it comes down its yours to keep and display in your home!!!
PRICELESS
PRICELESS
FINE DINING WITH THE PRINCIPAL:
FINE DINING WITH THE PRINCIPAL:
The lucky student will enjoy lunch with Mr. Klase and three other friends.
The lucky student will enjoy lunch with Mr. Klase and three other friends.
PRICELESS
PRICELESS
DRESS DOWN DAY FOR YOUR HOMEROOM:
DRESS DOWN DAY FOR YOUR HOMEROOM:
You can purchase a dress down day for your child's homeroom.
Each homeroom is allowed up to two dress down days.
You can purchase a dress down day for your child's homeroom.
Each homeroom is allowed up to two dress down days.
$100 PER DAY
$100 PER DAY
Keep an eye out for the great class art projects that will be displayed
during Catholic Schools Week. The projects are worked on by the
students and up for live auction at the STL Gala on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Keep an eye out for the great class art projects that will be displayed
during Catholic Schools Week. The projects are worked on by the
students and up for live auction at the STL Gala on Friday, Feb. 6th.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015. To purchase Gala
tickets, please visit our website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015. To purchase Gala
tickets, please visit our website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
2015 GOLF PACKAGES
2015 GOLF PACKAGES
LAUREL COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Caddie fee and lunch not included.
LAUREL COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Caddie fee and lunch not included.
Value: $1,500.00
Value: $1,500.00
THE PITTSBURGH FIELD CLUB
Round of golf for three. Includes caddies (member will be the fourth).
Lunch prior to and cocktails following golf included.
THE PITTSBURGH FIELD CLUB
Round of golf for three. Includes caddies (member will be the fourth).
Lunch prior to and cocktails following golf included.
Value: $1000.00
Value: $1000.00
ST. CLAIR COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Includes two carts.
Play must be on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.
ST. CLAIR COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Includes two carts.
Play must be on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.
Value: $620.00
Value: $620.00
THE CLUB AT NEVILLEWOOD
Round of golf for three. Fourth person will be club's assistant pro.
Play on a Tuesday or Thursday after 3pm.
THE CLUB AT NEVILLEWOOD
Round of golf for three. Fourth person will be club's assistant pro.
Play on a Tuesday or Thursday after 3pm.
Value: $550.00
Value: $550.00
VALLEYBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Includes lunch.
VALLEYBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
Round of golf for four. Includes lunch.
Value: $500.00
Value: $500.00
SOUTHPOINTE GOLF CLUB
Round of golf for four. Inludes green fees.
Cart Fees of $24.00 per person not included.
SOUTHPOINTE GOLF CLUB
Round of golf for four. Inludes green fees.
Cart Fees of $24.00 per person not included.
Value: $356.00
Value: $356.00
SCENIC VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Round of golf for four. Cart included.
SCENIC VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Round of golf for four. Cart included.
Value: $160.00
Value: $160.00
LINDENWOOD GOLF CLUB
2 "Two for One" Greens Fee Certificates.
LINDENWOOD GOLF CLUB
2 "Two for One" Greens Fee Certificates.
Value: $110.00
Value: $110.00
golfTEC SWING EVALUATION
golfTEC SWING EVALUATION
Value: $125.00
Value: $125.00
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015. To purchase Gala
tickets, please visit our website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015. To purchase Gala
tickets, please visit our website at www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
2 0 15 C L A S S R O O M A R T P R O J E C T S
2 0 15 C L A S S R O O M A R T P R O J E C T S
KINDERGARTEN: “Fit Together With Love, Complete Together with Hope”
Framed, original, and professionally-photographed picture of the Kindergarten class forming the shape of a
cross down the center aisle of St. Louise De Marillac Church. The photo is made into a puzzle that the
children put together and signed. (16X20 framed puzzle)
KINDERGARTEN: “Fit Together With Love, Complete Together with Hope”
Framed, original, and professionally-photographed picture of the Kindergarten class forming the shape of a
cross down the center aisle of St. Louise De Marillac Church. The photo is made into a puzzle that the
children put together and signed. (16X20 framed puzzle)
FIRST GRADE: “Mary’s Heart Rosaries”
Clay Beaded Rosary The children blended and rolled clay into beads to create this unique display-size
keep-sake rosary. Each bead is initialed by the child who made it.
FIRST GRADE: “Mary’s Heart Rosaries”
Clay Beaded Rosary The children blended and rolled clay into beads to create this unique display-size
keep-sake rosary. Each bead is initialed by the child who made it.
SECOND GRADE: “Commemorative First Communion Platters”
Commemorating the special occasion of the children’s First Holy Communion, serving dishes were decorated
using the children’s finger prints to create grape vines around the edge of the dish. A chalice and bible
verse, John 6:5-58, are pictured in the center of the dish.
SECOND GRADE: “Commemorative First Communion Platters”
Commemorating the special occasion of the children’s First Holy Communion, serving dishes were decorated
using the children’s finger prints to create grape vines around the edge of the dish. A chalice and bible
verse, John 6:5-58, are pictured in the center of the dish.
THIRD GRADE: “Today, You Are You”
In celebration of the children’s special talents, a silhouette image representing each child and their specific
interest was created. Throughout the playful images is a message written by the children: “Today You Are
You. That Is Truer Than True. There Is No One Alive Who is “Youer Than You”. Framed silhouette art piece.
THIRD GRADE: “Today, You Are You”
In celebration of the children’s special talents, a silhouette image representing each child and their specific
interest was created. Throughout the playful images is a message written by the children: “Today You Are
You. That Is Truer Than True. There Is No One Alive Who is “Youer Than You”. Framed silhouette art piece.
FOURTH GRADE: “Interpretation of Hope”
One gallery-wrapped canvas of Hope photographs. The fourth-graders took photographs of what hope meant
to them. Each interpretative photograph was used to create a unique collage spelling out the word H O P E.
FOURTH GRADE: “Interpretation of Hope”
One gallery-wrapped canvas of Hope photographs. The fourth-graders took photographs of what hope meant
to them. Each interpretative photograph was used to create a unique collage spelling out the word H O P E.
FIFTH GRADE: Mosaic “Hope” Birdbath
Beautiful outdoor metal based birdbath. The bowl has an amazing mosaic design created by our 5th grade
students. This birdbath will be a great addition to your outdoor landscape.
FIFTH GRADE: Mosaic “Hope” Birdbath
Beautiful outdoor metal based birdbath. The bowl has an amazing mosaic design created by our 5th grade
students. This birdbath will be a great addition to your outdoor landscape.
SIXTH GRADE: Bible Verse Cross
An embossed cross cut from a piece of tin and trimmed with wood molding that highlights each student’s
favorite bible verse, word or phrase.
SIXTH GRADE: Bible Verse Cross
An embossed cross cut from a piece of tin and trimmed with wood molding that highlights each student’s
favorite bible verse, word or phrase.
SEVENTH GRADE: Our STL Memories Scrapbook
Each seventh grade student created their own unique scrapbook page utilizing a computer
program. The pages were compiled into a professionally bound scrapbook that highlights all their
favorite STL memories and experiences
SEVENTH GRADE: Our STL Memories Scrapbook
Each seventh grade student created their own unique scrapbook page utilizing a computer
program. The pages were compiled into a professionally bound scrapbook that highlights all their
favorite STL memories and experiences
EIGHTH GRADE: STL Memories Quilt
A custom-made and professionally sewn t-shirt quilt created with shirts contributed by the eighth grade
students. This one-of-a-kind quilt highlights STL sports, clubs and events and also includes the student’s
eighth grade photo, their final Race for Education picture and each student’s signature.
EIGHTH GRADE: STL Memories Quilt
A custom-made and professionally sewn t-shirt quilt created with shirts contributed by the eighth grade
students. This one-of-a-kind quilt highlights STL sports, clubs and events and also includes the student’s
eighth grade photo, their final Race for Education picture and each student’s signature.
PENGUIN PACKAGE
PENGUIN PACKAGE
Enjoy a night out
with the Pens!
Enjoy a night out
with the Pens!
Pregame dinner for 4 to the Lexus Club
Pregame dinner for 4 to the Lexus Club
4 lower level tickets to a 2015
regular season Penguins home game
4 lower level tickets to a 2015
regular season Penguins home game
Limousine ride to and from the game
Limousine ride to and from the game
$100 Pensgear Gift Certificate
$100 Pensgear Gift Certificate
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015.
To purchase Luau Gala tickets, please visit our website at
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015.
To purchase Luau Gala tickets, please visit our website at
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
pregame
Zamboni ride
pregame
Zamboni ride
Enjoy a pregame Zamboni ride
at a 2015-2016 Pre-Season
Pittsburgh Penguins home game
at CONSOL Energy Center.
Enjoy a pregame Zamboni ride
at a 2015-2016 Pre-Season
Pittsburgh Penguins home game
at CONSOL Energy Center.
Zamboni ride is for one (1) person only. Children must be
a minimum of six (6) years old to ride the Zamboni. Guests
may accompany rider to ice level vantage point.
Zamboni ride is for one (1) person only. Children must be
a minimum of six (6) years old to ride the Zamboni. Guests
may accompany rider to ice level vantage point.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015.
To purchase Luau Gala tickets, please visit our website at
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
Bid on these and other great items at the Luau Gala on Friday, February 6th, 2015.
To purchase Luau Gala tickets, please visit our website at
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org and click on “RSVP to the Luau Gala”.
Ticket
Form
School parents can enjoy a special discount by bringing additional couples whose children do not attend St. Louise de Marillac School!
Regular admission: $100 per couple
Bring one additional non-school family: $90 per couple
Bring two additional non-school families: $80 per couple
Bring three or more additional non-school families: $70 per couple
Individual: $60
We are utilizing an electronic bidding system at the Gala this year. It is very important that you provide a cell phone
number (at least one per couple, but one for each guest would be better) so that we can set everything up prior to the
event. There will be no paper bid sheets this year. Everything will be done electronically. If you have any questions,
please contact Marion Maentz at [email protected].
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If you choose not to register online, please print this form and mail or deliver it to the
St. Louise school office at 310 McMurray Rd., Upper St. Clair, PA, 15241 by February 1, 2015.
Please make all checks payable to St. Louise de Marillac School. All ticket sales will be credited toward your Family Share.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or the school office at 412-835-0600.
JANUARY 20 1 5
A Message from Principal Klase
Dear Parents, At this busy time of year it is very easy to get caught up in the frantic race that has become the pace of our present day culture. Although the evergreen Christmas tree, Santa Claus and presents have become a symbol for Christmas, we hope your holiday celebrated the real reason for the season, giving and receiving. The real reason for the season is to reflect on the special gift (His Son) that God has lovingly given us and to receive this gift with reverence and appreciation. It truly is the season for giving and receiving. May 2015 find each of us better able to lovingly give and to receive, and to understand more fully the miracle of God and the gifts he gives us. During this New Year, be assured of my prayers for each of you, members of our St. Louise de Marillac School family. Peace to Each of You, Mr. Klase parents, volunteers, and
The Forensics Team participated in their first tournament of the year on Saturday, November 15 at St. Margaret’s School. The team placed first receiving 17 First Place awards and 11 second place awards. The St. Louise de Marillac School Forensics Team is available to 7th and 8th grade students. Forensics is a public speaking activity in which the students compete interscholastically with Catholic, private and public schools in the Southwestern Pennsylvania State Forensics League. A typical season includes three regular tournaments held on Saturdays in November, December and January. The season concludes in February/March with the Finals Tournament. Students may choose to compete in one of the following categories: poetry, prose, drama, declamation, impromptu, extemporaneous speaking, and multiple reading. The Forensics Team is very proud of its most recent success during the present season by capturing “back to back” First Place Awards in the first two tournaments of the season. rd
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The 3 competition of the season is January 24 and will take place at St. Louise. At the competition this weekend the team is striving for a three-­‐
peat 1st Place! DRAMA CLUB A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS C AROL The St. Louise de Marillac School Drama Club presented its first production of the new school year on Friday, November 14. The cast and crew worked very hard to make A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS CAROL a great success. The club will be on “hiatus” until January when auditions will be held for the spring musical. The two productions under consideration are ALICE IN WONDERLAND or THE LION KING JR. Stay tuned for more information after the holidays. Yearbook News The St. Louise de Marillac yearbook is in need of any photos you have from parties, sporting events, class outings or hanging out with STL friends. This is the best way to get your photos in the yearbook. Our yearbook photographers can’t be everywhere….so we need your help. You can download the Replayit phone app from the App Store. All the photos will be placed in the time capsule and those not used in the yearbook will be here for you to view after publication. Only those that purchase a yearbook will be able to view these photos. Again this is the best way to have your pictures to be considered. You may also send them directly to Melissa Shaughnessy c/o yearbook. If you mark the envelope or pictures with your child’s name and homeroom, they will thbe returned to you. Deadline for submission is February 15 . Yearbooks are also available for sale ONLINE only. You must reserve a copy of the yearbook to receive one at the end of the school year. No extra copies will be sold at school. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com, find Saint Louise de Marillac School under Pittsburgh PA and place your order. If you aren’t sure if you already ordered, please contact Melissa Shaughnessy at [email protected]. Grandparents Day On November 7th, the sixth grade students and their grandparents/VIP guests gathered for a very special mass and luncheon. The theme of this year’s Grandparents Day was “Grandparents Anchor Generations”, building on the Gospel theme for this year of Hope, as symbolized by the anchor, and the impact grandparents have on the moral compass of generations to follow. The sixth graders (dressed in their Sunday best) met their grandparents/VIP guests at the church for Mass. After Mass, a luncheon was provided followed by a special program honoring the Grandparents. Each sixth grader presented their grandparent or VIP guest with a “grandy” award. The students paid special tribute to their grandparents who served in the military with a medley of Military Anthems. The program concluded with the song, Anchor by Hillsong. It was a beautiful song echoing the theme that above all our hope in the cross is the anchor for our soul. The chairpersons would like to thank all the sixth grade parents who helped make the day a success, Father Joe, Mr. Klase and Mr. Fincham. A special thanks to Mr. Wagner, Miss Aikens and Mr. Sabol all they did to prepare the sixth graders for this special day. Local middle school teacher Zee Ann Poerio received a McDonald’s MAC Grant for $500 to help bring a hands-­‐on robotics project into science classrooms at St. Louise de Marillac School in Upper St. Clair. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the MAC Grant program, which supplements regular classroom lesson plans with activities the school budget may not allow. Every school year, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade teachers apply for grants of up to $500 to fund interesting and educational projects. The MAC Grants program provides financial support so teachers can bring hands-­‐on tools into the classroom to engage their students in innovative ways. Poerio is one of many local teachers selected to receive a 2014 MAC Grant. The $500 grant will help her utilize five Finch robots to teach computer science and programming. The Finch is a robot designed for computer science education that was developed at Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE lab. Students will learn how to write programs to transform the Finch into a buzzing alarm clock, a joystick for student-­‐written games, a hearing test, a musical instrument, a light-­‐fearing robot, a weather forecaster and much more. Recently, Poerio met one of the creators of the Finch robot at the 2014 Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference, Dr. Thomas Lauwers. Lauwers is the founder of BirdBrain Technologies LLC, and creator of the Finch Robot and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit, which were both initially designed at the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute’s CREATE lab. “Zee was awarded a McDonald’s MAC Grant for the Hummingbird Robotics kits two years ago and has been a great ambassador for robotics in the elementary and middle schools,” said Lauwers. “I know her students will enjoy programming the Finches.” Catholic Schools Week... •
Sunday 1/25 – 11 am – Opening Mass •
Monday 1/26 o Bus Driver Appreciation Day o Opening Assembly & Scavenger Hunt •
Tuesday 1/27 6pm – SPIRIT WEAR! o Open House and Ice Cream Social •
Wednesday 1/28 o Wear your Teacher’s favor color shirt day o Thank you Luncheon for Staff and Teachers •
Thursday 1/29 – 12:30 pm – Talent Show •
Friday 1/30 – 9 am – Closing Mass and Assembly SAME DAY ORDERS
Merchant
Rebate
Denominations
Merchant
Rebate
Denominations
APPAREL
Aeropostale
3.5%
$25
DINING
Red Lobster
4.5%
$25
5%
$25
Red Robin
3.5%
$25
American Eagle
Babies R Us
.75%
$20
Starbucks
4.5%
$10/$25
Banana Repulic
7%
$25
Subway
1.5%
$10
Children’s Place
6%
$25
Texas Roadhouse
4%
$25
6.5%
$25
TGI Fridays
4.5%
$25
2%
$10
Giant Eagle
2.5%
$10/$25/$50
$100/$200/$500
Shop N Save
Crazy 8
Gap
7%
$25
Wendys
Gymboree
6.5%
$25
GROCERY
J.C. Penneys
2.5%
$25/$100
K-Mart
2%
$25/$50
Kohls
2%
$10/$25/$50/$100
Macy’s
5%
$10/$25/$50/$100
Marshalls
3.5%
$25
Old Navy
7%
$25
Sears
2%
$25/$100
Tanger Outlet
4%
$25
Target
1.25%
$25/$100
T.J. Maxx
3.5%
$25
Wal-Mart
2%
$25/$50/$100
ELECTRONICS AND OFFICE
Best Buy
1.5%
$25/$100
Game Stop
1.5%
$25
ONLINE
Amazon
1.5%
$25
iTunes
2.5%
$15/$25
SPECIALTY RETAILERS
Ace Hardware
4%
$25
Barnes and Noble
4.5%
$10/$25/$100
Bath and Body Works
6.5%
$10/$25
Bed, Bath, & Beyond
3.5%
$25
4%
$25
1.25%
$25/$100
Zappos
4%
$100
DINING
Applebees
4%
$25
Build-a-Bear
Arby’s
4%
$10
Claire’s
4.5%
$10
Atria’s
5%
$25
Crate & Barrel
4%
$25
Bethel Bakery
5%
$25
Dick’s Sporting Goods
4%
$25/$100
Bob Evans
5%
$10
GNC
4%
$25
Bonefish Grill
4%
$25
Hallmark
2%
$25
Boston Market
6%
$10
Home Depot
2%
$25/$100
Bravo!
6%
$25
Joann Fabrics
3%
$25
Brueggers
3.5%
$10
Lowes
2%
$25/$100
Brusters
4%
$10
Michael’s
2%
$25
Burger King
2%
$10
Petsmart
2%
$25
2.5%
$25
Sam’s Club
1.25%
$25/$100
5%
$10
Supercuts
4%
$25
Toys R Us
Cheesecake Factory
Chipotle
Chuck E. Cheese
4%
$10
Cracker Barrel
4.5%
$10/$25
Denny’s
3.5%
$10
1.5%
$20
PHARMACY
CVS
3%
$25
2%
$25
3%
$25
GAS
BP
.75%
$50
Exxon/Mobile
.50%
$50
Sheetz
1.5%
$25
Sunoco
.50%
$50
Eat n Park
5%
$10/$25
Rite Aid
Honey Baked Ham
6%
$10/$25
Walgreens
KFC
4%
$5
Kings
10%
$10/$25
Olive Garden
4.5%
$25
Outback
4%
$25
Panera
4.5%
$10/$25
4%
$25
4.5%
$10
PF Chang’s
Pizza Hut
Rebate percentages are subject to change at the discretion of the retailer.
APPAREL
Brooks Brothers
Buckle
Champs
Eddie Bauer
Express
Finish Line
Footlocker
J. Crew
Journeys
L.L.Bean
Land’s End
Limited
Men’s Wearhouse
Motherhood Maternity
Payless Shoes
Talbot’s
DINING
Buca di Beppo
Dave & Busters
Einstein Bros.
Grand Concourse
Hard Rock Café
Macaroni Grill
Papa John’s Pizza
Ruby Tuesday’s
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Spaghetti Warehouse
Steak ‘n Shake
DINING-ON THE GO
Cold Stone
Domino’s Pizza
Dunkin’ Donuts
ELECTRONICS & OFFICE
Dell Computer
Office Max
Staples
ONLINE
Amazon.com
Overstock.com
Shutterfly.com
Zappos.com
SPORTING GOODS
Cabela’s
Gander Mountain
Nike
REI Sporting Goods
%
DENOM.
8%
4%
4.5%
5%
5%
5%
4.5%
6.5%
5%
8%
8%
4.5%
4%
4%
6.5%
6.5%
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25
$25/$100
$25/$100
$25
$25
$25
$20
$25
4%
6.5%
5%
4.5%
5%
5.5%
4%
4%
5%
9%
4%
$25
$25
$10
$25
$25
$25
$10
$25
$50
$20
$10
4%
4%
1.5%
$10
$5
$10
2%
2.5%
2.5%
$100
$25/$100
$25/$100
1.5%
4%
4.5%
4%
$100
$25
$25
$25
5.5%
4%
6%
4%
$100
$25
$25
$25
Rebate percentages are subject to change at the discretion of the retailer.
RETAILER
GAS & AUTO
Advance Auto Parts
Chevron
Jiffy Lube
Pep Boys
Texaco
SPECIALTY RETAILERS
Best Buy
Body Shop
Burlington Coat Factory
Crate & Barrel
Disney
Family Christian Stores
Harry & David
Home Depot
Journeys
Lowes ‘s Home Improvement
Omaha Steaks
Sally Beauty
Sam’s Club
Sephora
Walmart
Whole Foods
HOME DECOR
Pier 1 Imports
Pottery Barn
Restoration Hardware
Williams-Sonoma
TRAVEL
American Airlines
Avis Rent A Car
Best Western Int’l
Budget Car Rental
Clarion Inn
Comfort Inn
Courtyard Marriott
Disney
Fairfield Inn
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Hotels
MainStay Suites
Marriott
Quality Inn
Residence Inn
Sleep Inn (Comfort Inn)
Spring Hill Suites (Marriott)
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
%
DENOM.
3.5%
.50%
4%
2%
.50%
$25
$50/$100
$30
$20
$25
1.5%
4%
4%
4%
1%
4.5%
5%
2%
5%
2%
5.5%
6%
1.25%
2%
1.25%
1.5%
$250
$25
$25
$100
$25/$100/$1000
$25
$25
$500
$25
$500
$25
$25
$250
$20
$250
$25/$100
4.5%
4%
6%
4%
$25
$25/$100
$25/$100
$25/$100
4%
4%
6%
4%
1.5%
1.5%
4%
1%
4%
4.5%
4.5%
1.5%
4%
1.5%
4%
1.5%
4%
4%
$100/$250
$50
$25/$100
$50
$50/$100
$50/$100
$50/$100/$500
$25/$100/$1000
$50/$100/$500
$100
$50/$100
$50
$50/$100/$500
$50/$100
$50/$100/$500
$50
$50/$100
$50
SPECIAL ORDERS
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envelope marked “FTM c/o School Office” If you are also placing a “Special” order, please submit 2 checks. Please
do not put your order back in your family folder.
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Delivery Options:
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Store Name
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_____________________________________ ____________
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_____________________________________ ____________
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310 McMurray Road
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412.835.0600
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org
Total __________
Return completed form with payment (check payable to “STL” or cash) in
envelope marked “FTM c/o School Office” If you are also placing a “Special” order, please submit 2 checks. Please
do not put your order back in your family folder.
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Name:_______________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________
Phone:________________________________ Credit Family (If different from above)_________________________________________
Delivery Options:
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Send in Backpack of STL Student_____________________________Homeroom________
Store Name
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Store Name
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_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
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_____________________________________ ____________
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St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School
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LIC SCH
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310 McMurray Road
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
412.835.0600
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org
Special Order Form
Total __________
Return completed form with payment (check payable to “STL” or cash) in
envelope marked “FTM c/o School Office” If you are also placing a “Same Day” order, please submit 2 checks.
Please do not put your order back in your family folder.
Name:_______________________________________________________________ Date:_______________________
Phone:________________________________ Credit Family (If different from above)_________________________________________
Delivery Options:
Pick Up at LeGras
Store Name
Send in Backpack of STL Student_____________________________Homeroom________
$ Amount
Store Name
$ Amount
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
_____________________________________ ____________
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St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School
RI
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S T.
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LIC SCH
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310 McMurray Road
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
412.835.0600
www.stlouiseschoolpa.org
Total __________
Return completed form with payment (check payable to “STL” or cash) in
envelope marked “FTM c/o School Office” If you are also placing a “Same Day” order, please submit 2 checks.
Please do not put your order back in your family folder.