tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:01:05 +0000PhotosSports*FLASH*A tradition of academic excellence. A caring Catholic community.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bede)Blogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-6003487955818869808Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:12:00 +00002007-09-20T15:20:18.393-07:00SportsCome join us for the Fourth Annual Visitation Golf Classic. This year, we're holding it at Allenmore Golf Course on Saturday, September 22.Registration—9AMTournament start—10AMReception—3PMIncluded: Green fees, opportunities to win great prizes, silent auction, and awards reception.Mulligans, KPs, and Putting Strings will be available for purchase during registration.Registration: $125 per playerhttp://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/golf-classic-saturday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-3378152587608367424Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:46:00 +00002007-09-17T11:54:04.637-07:00SportsThe Visitation Vikings Dragonboat won the first place youth-division trophy at the Commencement Bay Maritime Festival on Saturday.In the third and final heat, the Vikings beat the Faith Lutheran Youth Group team by four boatlengths. Please join us in congratulating all our Viking Dragonboaters!http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/viking-dragonboat-wins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-8886607724824133199Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:34:00 +00002007-09-13T10:38:55.103-07:00Sept. 14: All School Mass hosted by 6th Grade at 9 AM (Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross)Sept. 15: DragonBoat races at Commencement Bay Maritime FestivalSept. 18: Art/Drama classes beginSept. 21: All School Mass at 9 AMPopcorn: 50 centsGift Wrap sale endsSept. 22: Visitation Golf Classic at Allenmore Sept. 25th: 7th and 8th grade RetreatSept. 28: Box Tops/Soup Label contest endsOct. 4: PTO http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/upcoming-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-1121086380856954465Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:28:00 +00002007-09-13T10:34:07.892-07:00September 13, 2007Dear Visitation Families,Our summer-like weather continues! I hope you get the chance to enjoy some sunshine while we still have the abundance. One way to do that would be this Saturday at the Commencement Bay Maritime Festival where you could watch the Dragon boat races and cheer on our very own Visitation student boat. These Vikings have been practicing hard and I know they http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/thursday-note-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-236840650221739376Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:01:00 +00002007-09-05T17:03:27.194-07:00Welcome to the 82nd year of Visitation Catholic School opening our doors to educate young men and women in south Tacoma. Although the good Benedictine Sisters who founded this school are no longer part of our faculty, we continue their mission of passing on the faith, culture and traditions of the Catholic faith paired with a strong academic framework. In partnership with parents, the faculty andhttp://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/welcome-from-principal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-9072496663869381865Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:11:00 +00002007-09-04T10:12:49.239-07:00The new school calendar is posted here.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/09/school-calendar-posted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-1558622200993777135Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:35:00 +00002007-08-20T14:20:25.611-07:00Required supplies, listed by grade.PRE-KINDERGARTEN AT VISITATION1 package plain white paper plates1 package quart size Ziplock bags1 package sandwich size Ziplock bags3 boxes family size Kleenex3 packages Wet Wipes 80 count or higher3 packages 5 oz. Dixie cups 90 count or higher1 box Crayola crayons 24 count size1 box Crayola markers 8 to 10 count sizePRE-KINDERGARTEN AT ST. ANN1 package plain http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/08/school-supply-list-2007-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-3569610603874708613Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:40:00 +00002007-08-15T12:38:34.951-07:00Calling all the Youth (ages 13 to 19) from Visitation, St. Ann, St. John of the Woods and Sacred Heart!Mark your calendars:September 22th at St. Ann10:30AM - 5PMVigil Mass follows at 5PMCome for:Ice BreakersGamesPrayerCommunity BuildingFood!Spiritual EnrichmentFunhttp://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/08/southeast-tacoma-youth-celebration-mass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-2662049962783916525Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:28:00 +00002007-08-14T11:34:29.720-07:00Dear Families,Greetings to all as we enjoy the last few weeks of August. I hope that this summer has been restful, restorative, and fun for everyone. It has been a busy week as we opened the school office for our eighty-second year. As a reminder, the office is open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM every day. The school office will be closed on Friday, August 31st and Monday, September 3rd. If you have http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/08/dear-families-greetings-to-all-as-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-2721751809903938801Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:24:00 +00002007-08-14T11:28:13.777-07:00August 30th: Pre-K through 8th grade Orientation DaySept. 4th: School begins K - 8Sept.5th: Pre-K begins (half days the first week)Sept. 10: Hot Lunch begins. Pre-K begins full daysSept. 11th: School Commission Meeting at 6:30PMSept. 12th: Back to School Night begins at 6:30PMSept. 15th: Dragonboat races at Commencement Bay Maritime Fest - come out and cheer on the Vikings!Sept. 22nd: Golf http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/08/upcoming-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-3474932791238062252Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:20:00 +00002007-08-20T13:18:09.636-07:00*FLASH*Our Pre-K at the Visitation campus is FULL! There are still some spots open at our St. Ann campus, so if you are interested in Pre-Kindergarten for your child, please call the school office today.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/08/pre-k-at-visitation-is-full.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-623652245187891336Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:26:00 +00002007-07-23T14:27:18.217-07:00If you desire the benefits of a Catholic education for your children, please contact the school office at 474-6424. We’d love to hear from you!http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/07/registration-still-open.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-4125216450473581219Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:26:00 +00002007-07-23T14:26:43.942-07:00The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recently released the results of two studies involving primarily lower-income families. One study found that at age 20, those who had attended a quality Pre-Kindergarten were more likely to have finished high school than children who hadn’t. They were also less likely to have been held back in school, or to have needed remedial help. A http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/07/why-should-you-consider-pre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-2157088849411801533Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:55:00 +00002007-06-18T11:44:19.710-07:00PhotosPhotos from the last day of school. Have a great summer!http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/last-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-4797611540810891509Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:39:00 +00002007-06-15T08:40:03.253-07:00Have a blessed summer!http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/last-day-of-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-6250202683632836483Fri, 15 Jun 2007 15:34:00 +00002007-06-15T10:30:19.624-07:00Dear Visitation Families, Well, here we are at the end of what has been a very busy and quick year. I would like to thank all of you for making me feel welcome this year. As I look back, there have been wonderful highlights such as the Advent program, Fall Festival, Accreditation, Auction, and Catholic Schools Week that really helped me appreciate the unique qualities of this community. There http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/last-thursday-note-home-of-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-6300275905746795603Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:04:00 +00002007-06-11T14:57:08.042-07:00Dear Visitation Families, This week has all been about passages as we said good-bye to our eighth graders who are graduating and going on to high school. We also celebrate our littlest ones with a Pre-kindergarten graduation. As I told the eighth grade, graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of our lives. We seek to constantly move forward, gaining more in understanding and love http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/thursday-note-home_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-7588189948189166372Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:39:00 +00002007-06-08T12:49:58.681-07:00PhotosPlease join us in congratulating all our graduates.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/pre-kindergarten-graduation-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-3912566877070154775Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:16:00 +00002007-06-07T19:50:48.488-07:00PhotosA big thank you to Mrs. Marcy, all of our volunteers, our parents, and the staff of St. John of the Woods for helping us put on a fantastic field day.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/field-day-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-7137283105621462658Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:49:00 +00002007-06-06T21:30:43.059-07:00PhotosCongratulations to the class of 2007!These photos include before, during, and after the graduation Mass. http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/graduation-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-5695939792686464688Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:30:00 +00002007-06-06T17:07:13.171-07:00PhotosPhotos include the 8th grade reception this morning.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/this-week-in-pictures-so-far.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-4516734654425402560Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:43:00 +00002007-06-05T12:46:57.356-07:00The end is nigh! (well, the end of the school year, anyway)Here's what the rest of the year looks like:June 6th: 8th grade graduation at 6 PMJune 7th: Field Day at St. John of the WoodsJune 8th: Pre-K Graduation at 10 AMJune 12th: Dragonboat meeting (for scheduling practices and establishing phone tree) at 6 PM in the cafeteria.June 15th: Last School Mass and Church Blessing. Noon Dismissal. No http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/schedule-for-rest-of-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-4742776744159659656Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:38:00 +00002007-06-04T09:49:36.297-07:00PhotosPlus a few others from the week. Congratulations graduates!http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/eighth-grade-assembly-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-4684170400281723293Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:21:00 +00002007-06-01T10:26:59.028-07:00Dear Visitation Families, In the last few days the weather has been so beautiful that it is easy to feel the presence of our God in the incredible colors of our Spring. I spent Tuesday and Wednesday at a training offered by the Archdiocese titled “Called to Protect”. The scenery of the Sound with the Olympics in the distance was spectacular but the information in this training was very hard to http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/06/thursday-note-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29472594.post-677206839613613890Wed, 30 May 2007 17:09:00 +00002007-05-30T12:08:57.111-07:00Please join us at Visitation Church, Thursday May 31 at 7:00PM for a Mass celebrated by Fr. Bryan Dolejsi for the Feast of the Visitation.Students attending this Mass in uniform will receive free dress coupons.http://visitationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/2007/05/feast-of-visitation-mass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bede)0