Letter From the Principal
August 27, 2010
Dear School Families,
Another year is upon us and once again God has abundantly blessed us! We would like to warmly welcome the addition of five new teachers this year to St. Mary of the Lake.
• Mrs. Colleen Dodd is teaching Kindergarten. Mrs. Dodd comes to St. Mary’s with an excitement and enthusiasm that our young Kindergarteners will find contagious! Welcome, Mrs. Dodd!
• Miss Kate Szczypka, who was our full time sub last year for first grade, is now with us as full time first grade teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Miss Szczypka brings love and compassion into every aspect of educating our first graders! Welcome, Miss Szczypka!
• Mrs. Jennifer Bardusk is teaching third grade here at St. Mary’s. Mrs. Bardusk’s experienced teaching skills in addition to her love of our Catholic faith will make every day of third grade a truly rounded educational experience. Welcome, Mrs. Bardusk!
• Miss Lindsey Wilson is teaching fifth grade. Miss Wilson’s energy and attention to detail along with her fire for the Catholic faith will truly make fifth grade an amazing experience! Welcome, Miss Wilson.
• Mr. Greg Geyer is teaching music for all students in grades K – 8 this year! Mr. Geyer, a retired teacher from Michigan City, has been the Music Director at St. Mary of the Lake Church for many years, and we are so very fortunate that all of our students will get to share and learn from this very talented educator. Welcome, Mr. Geyer!
Miss Kathleen Kelly elected not to stay on as Principal for the 2010-2011 school year. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors and thank her for her service. Miss Annmarie D’Anza, our vice-principal, and myself as Pastor will fill in as Interim Principals until our search for a Principal is completed. The search for Principal is in progress with a St. Mary’s search committee in place as this letter is written. Your prayers and support throughout this process are greatly appreciated.
School will begin on Tuesday, September 7th with the doors opening for students at 7:45 a.m. and classes beginning at 8:05 a.m. sharp. This will be a half day ending at 11:15 a.m. School will resume on Wednesday with a full day from 8:05 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Kaleidoscope Preschool and Childcare will open on Wednesday, September 8th from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The dress code for the 2010-2011 school year will remain the same. Khaki pants and collared shirts are acceptable. Gym shoes can be worn all day as dress shoes are not needed. For more detailed information on dress code or to obtain a school supply list, please visit our school website at www.stmaryofthelakeschool.com.
Finally, we will be celebrating a back to school Mass on Wednesday, September 8th, at 8:30 a.m. and we would like to welcome all parents to join us on this very special occasion! We will also be hosting our Open House on Tuesday, September 28th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. More details are to come!
Forty-five years ago, dedicated, hard working, faith filled parishioners sacrificed their time, talents and resources to open St. Mary of the Lake School. May we continue to honor their efforts and all the many good people who have sustained our mission of offering an excellent, Christ centered Catholic education to the children of this and surrounding communities in both Michigan and Indiana! We look forward to a wonderful school year!
In His love,
Father Craig Lusk
St. Mary of the Lake Parish
Pastor
Interim Principal
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