Principal’s Letter: June 2009
Dear Parents and Students:
It was a pleasure to work with you during this past year. In particular, I am grateful to all the parents who assisted in advancing the programs at MSJ. The athletic, arts and the Parents and Friends Club’s supplementary programs could not be possible without the commitment of MSJ parents. I wish you and your family a peaceful and restful summer.
You will notice that the final grade report for 2008-09 is enclosed, as well as the calendar for 2009-10. In case you misplace the hard copy of the calendar, the 2009-10 calendar will be available on-line as of June 26. School begins for students on August 26.
A final copy of the new Parent-Student Handbook will be available on-line by June 26 as well. There will be revisions to the dress code and other areas of the Handbook. Please note the revisions and sign the signature form at the back of the Handbook. The signature form, along with additional forms that will arrive before the start of school, should be returned to Mrs. Liscinsky in the front office.
In preparation for the start of the 2009-10 academic year, please make sure that you have made tuition payment arrangements with Mrs. Robbins (775-0151, ext. 111; crobbins@msjvermont.org) in the Finance Office. Your timely attention to this makes the payment of MSJ’s obligations a much smoother process.
Students schedules were distributed during exam week. Mrs. Gides worked to create the schedules in as effecient of a manner as possible. If you have any questions about your schedule, please refer those questions to Mrs. Gides by Wednesday, June 24. June 25 is Mrs. Gides’ last day before her summer break begins.
Also, please make certain that books are purchased before August 26, the first day of school. A number of parents took adavantge of the “book swap” that was organized by the Parents and Friends Club on June 18. Books may be purchased through the Back-to-Books link on the MSJ web site.
Members of the Class of 2010 should begin the college admissions process. Some seniors have already written their resumes in anticipation of requesting letters of recommendation from faculty members. It is important that seniors stay focused on achieving the goals that they have set for themselves. Part of staying focused is taking the time to prepare the required elements of the application process, including college essays.
If you have any questions or if I may be of help to you in some other way, I will be in my office until July 1. I will return after July 22.
Peace and all good,
Paolo E. Zancanaro, MA
Principal
