Call to Conversion: I like to be part of the challenge that we all have from the gospels: to convert. As John the Baptist says, “To make straight the path.” There's always an opportunity to straighten out the crooked path.

Looking ahead:
May 18: Jr. Track - Ionia Relay Invite: Field events 3:30 and Running events 4:30. Bus leaves at 2:45 (please release students @ 2:35)
May 21: Students working for Father Dennis this summer will meet @ 12:00 today
May 22: Mass (Andrew & Anne), Jr. Track @ Fulton (3 p.m.) Bus leaves at 2:00 (please release students @ 1:50)
May 23: Party for Rose Hafner - 5th hour in cafeteria, 5th-8th Gr. band concert @ 7pm Piggott Gym
May 25: Paid Dress Down, Junior-High Youth Group(7th-8th) after school until 4:30 (LAST MEETING)
May 27: Rosary Leaders for the 10:30 Mass: Dominic Horak, Sidney Horak, Gabrielle Horak, Logan Kramer & Kendra Koenigsknecht. Parent Helper: Patty Koenigsknecht
May 28: No School; Memorial Day


Friday Lunch Menu: Rigatoni, corn, watermelon & peanut butter fingers


Recess Duty:
May 18: Laurie Platte
May 21: Deanna Pung
May 22: Debra Platte & Julie Armbrustmacher


May Birthdays:
Hudson Phillips 28

June Birthdays:
Michael Despres 1
Zachary Snyder 4
Kayla Schafer 5
Brooklyn Witgen 6
David Armbrustmacher 7
Ashlyn Simon 7
Holly Bierstetel 9
Tyler Bauer 10
Brady Schmitz 15
Chad Klein 18
Katie Klein 19
Ashlynn Johnson 28



Table Cleaners for the week of May 21st: Owen Simon, Clayton Simon & Lindsey Simon

8th Grade Lunch servers for the weeks of May 21st & 28th: Melissia Platte & Jason Schafer

Gatorade Workers for Tuesday, May 22nd: Dustin & Dane Armbrustmacher

Bake Sale Workers for Tuesday, May 22nd: Nolan Schmitz & Holly Bierstetel



Student Announcements:

Registration for Fowler Flag Football - Forms are available on the table across from the school office. The form and the registration fee for each player MUST be mailed or delivered by Friday August 17, 2012. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE FORM AND REGISTRATION FEE TO THE SCHOOL. All games will be played on Sunday afternoons beginning September 16th, with the first of two games starting at 2:00 p.m.

Fowler Band Program (Spring Concert): The Fowler Band Program will be holding their spring concert on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. in Piggott gym. Come enjoy a great night of beautiful music performed by students in grades 5-8.

8th Gr. Girls Interested in JV Basketball in the Fall - please sign up in the Waldron office. (Coach Becker)

Father Dennis would like to meet with the students who are interested in working for him this summer on Monday, May 21st at 12 Noon. Students can walk over to the parish office - bring your lunch with you.

All library books are due Friday, May 25th. Please check your lockers and return all books as soon as possible. Thanks!

Thank you to Kaitlyn Schmitz, Jason Schafer, and Brian Armbrustmacher for volunteering to serve at the 10:30 funeral mass on Friday. Please be there by 10:00 a.m.

Members of Team Emily will be here during lunch on Friday for students to order t-shirts for the Make A Wish Foundation's 300 ride. A picture of the t-shirts can be seen on the school office window. Adult sizes are $12 and children's sizes are $10. Payment is needed that day to place your order.

Current 4th & 5th grade students interested in participating in 5th/6th grade Cross Country in the fall should signup with contact information in the Waldron Office. Practices will begin before school begins.

Current 6th & 7th grade students interested in participating in JH Volleyball or JH Cross Country should signup with contact information in the Waldron Office. Practices will begin before school begins. All athletes in grades 7-12 must have a sports physical before you are able to participate in practices. Please contact Mr. Spicer with questions.

Students working on the yearbook, we will be working on the yearbook this Saturday, May 19th, from 9:00-11:30.

Students we are in need of pictures from the following events for the yearbook: all field trips, 8th grade Chicago trip and track. They can be emailed, brought in on a flash drive, or bring the camera along with the cord to transfer them to our computer. Please send them sometime this week so we can include them in the yearbook.

Yearbooks are still on sale for $8. If you would like to order one, order forms are located on the table across from the office.


Parent Announcements:

Scrip Reloads and ScripNow: School is almost out for the summer, and summer means you're often on the go. Did you know that you can purchase and/ or reload many of your favorite gift cards right from your home computer using direct deposit from your checking account? Reloads are available from retailers such as Burger King, Exxon, JCPenney, Lowes, and Speedway. Many ecards are also available online, including Applebees, Lands' End, Logan's Roadhouse, Lowes and Sears. These cards can be printed and used immediately......no more waiting for delivery to the school! Ecards also make great gifts. Please contact the school office for more details and to set up your online account today!

We continue to collect empty ink and laser printer cartridges and old cell phones. If you have items you would like to donate, please send them to the school office. Thank you.

Labels for Education: labels can be placed in the boxes found in the entrances of the church or sent to the school office. This program has expanded well beyond just Campbells labels. It now includes Franco American, V8, Goldfish, Pop-secret, BIC, Post Cereals and more.

MHT School is participating in the Tyson Project A+ Support your School program. Keep the Tyson Project A+ part of the label found on Tyson frozen bagged or boxed products. These labels can be placed in boxes found at the entrances of the church or sent to the school office.

Tuition payments can be made in the office between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. You can also send your payment in with your child to give to their 1st hour teacher. Thanks!

You can check your child's grades, tuition and lunch account on Teacherease @ www.teacherease.com


Upcoming Events:
May 31: 7th Grade Math Exam/8th Grade Algebra Exam, Jr. High Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet – 4 p.m. (must qualify)
June 1: Mass (Kim & Kristin), Band members gone to MI Adventure (all day)
June 4: 7th Grade Reading Exam
June 5: Mass (Kristin & Jon), 7th Grade Theology Exam, 8th Grade Graduation @ 6:30 p.m.
June 6: Last Day of School; Awards @ 10:30, Family Barbeque @ 12:00