InEdition 4.10.13 - Saint Philomena School

April 10, 2013
In Edition… St. Philomena School
(401) 68 3 -0 268 ● www .saint p hi lomen a.org
PK World Tour Day
Ticket Info, p. 5
Golf Outing Registration, p.6
Class Basket Raffle, p. 7
Parents Club Meeting Minutes—page 4
Peg Hurson from the
Ronald McDonald
House came last week
to collect all the items
that grades 6 and 7
collected as part of
the Lenten Outreach
Please send in your canned goods until the end of April.
They will go to local food banks and Mr. Feinstein will
donate $1 per item to St. Phil’s.
The Uniform Closet
For shopping.
By appointment only.
please contact Dianna Douglas at
ddouglasnpt@cox.net

Macie Donahue, grade 5, is the Winner of the St. Philomena
School Tar Wars Poster contest. She will be participating in the
statewide competition, where her first-place poster will join entries
from 48 other RI elementary/middle schools. Tar Wars is a
tobacco-free education program for kids from the American
Academy of Family Physicians. It is sponsored locally by the RI
Medical Society, the RI Academy of Family Physicians and the RI
Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Sixth Grade Science Fair
Congratulations!
Calendar
Thursday, April 11
Madame D’Houet
Prayer Service, 12:45
Friday, April 12
Hot Dog Lunch
Mon.—Fri., April 15—19
Spring Vacation Week
See you on Monday, April 22
Tuesday, April 23
Home Clothes Day to benefit
the FCJ Library in Argentina
Thursday, April 25
K & PK Orientation, 6:30 P.M.
K Classroom & SAC (PK)
Friday, May 3
St. Phil’s Golf Outing
Annie, Jr., 7:30 P.M., Aud.
Saturday, May 4
Annie, Jr., Aud.
1 P.M. & 7 P.M.

More….Sixth Grade Science Fair
The Barefoot
Scientist!
Dr. Emeril Baker Einstein
and first grade pupil
Caden Caouette demonstrate
to seventh grade
students how to extract
DNA from green peas
using common household
accouterments.
Seventh graders were
expected to replicate the
process for homework.
Caden had already studied
DNA for his first grade t-
shirt project and was invited
to assist Dr. EBE.
Junior Lego Teams and Recognition Awards
Going...Going,.. Gone… Nurse Driscoll is packing
up the Lost and Found for delivery to the Salvation
Army. Please claim your items before they dis-
Chain Reaction Machine Team
Track-tion
The KISS Award
Gavin Bicho*
Henry Claytor*
Ian Schnorr*
William Wahlberg*
Super Senior teams:
Team Awesome
The Judges Award
Alex Almeida
Emily DeFreitas*
George St. Peter*
Team SpyCrew
The Edison Award
Matthew Cavanaugh*
Gavin Jeong*
Jake Juutilainen*
Ian McGinnis*
Team CoolCrew
The KISS Award
Christian Claytor*
Sam Miller*
Jayce Lavelle
Alejandro Rivera
Team Dinosaur
The Edison Award
Liam Barry*
*Competition Participants
Team Blob—The Whimsical
Wonder Award
Aiden Breer*
Briggs Callahan
Joseph Nardolillo
Team When Pigs Fly
The KISS Award
Nicholas Almeida
Henry Claytor*
William Wahlberg*
Team Elderly Hospital and Farm
The No Place Like Home
Award
Nikolai Pelczarski*
Carter Sheehan*
Team Minecraft
The Best Presentation
Award
Matthew Berry*
Caden Caouette*
William Kelly*
Hayden Krzych*
Stephen O'Neil*
Ella Reid*
Team Mojang—The Whimsical
Wonder Award
Cole Cellar
Johnathon D’Antuono
Zachary Quintal*

Parent’s Club Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2012 7PM, Student Activity Center
In attendance from Board: Karen Witkowski, Kelly Plianka, Joan
Greenwell, Jennifer Dring, Tara Joncas, Donna Bettencourt-Glavin
Jennifer Dring led the group in a prayer to start the meeting.
Blood Drive at St Philomena School
Sarah from the RI Blood Center spoke about the upcoming Blood
Drive that will be held at the school on May 30, asking for the
Parent’s Club support to promote the Drive and encourage other
parents to donate. After discussion it was suggested starting the
Drive at 2PM might be convenient for those who arrive early at
car line. Also she mentioned that there is a free educational program
focused on teaching young people about donating blood to
eliminate any myths or misconceptions if St Philomena’s decides
they want to offer the program.
Call for Nominations to the Parent’s Club Board
Karen distributed the nomination forms and explained the nomination
process. It is acceptable and welcome to have people
nominate themselves. She asked for volunteers for the committee
to review the nominations and coordinate the process. Kelly Pianka
will be the Committee Chair and Cathleen Whalen and Kim
Mello agreed to participate on the committee. The nomination
forms will be distributed in the next Tuesday letter and the nominations
will be submitted for approval prior to the June Parent’s
Club meeting.
Parent’s Club Donation to the School
In Lana’s absence, Karen announced that the Fundraising efforts
by the Parent’s Club have been so successful so far this year that
the Club is able to make a $75,000 donation to the school.
Textbook Purchasing
Social Studies books are in need of a re-order. Donna explained
that she is exploring whether the school should transition to e-
books rather than incur the expense of purchasing hard cover
books. She is considering a pilot e-reader program, as well as a
survey to determine how many students already have an e-
reader. She may purchase a number of e-readers to make available
(to borrow) to those students who do not have one.
Name Change for Parent’s Club?
Discussion over whether the name of the Club should be changed
to eliminate possible confusion or concern from parents that they
think it is “exclusive” or that they have to “join.” Perhaps that
would increase participation in the Club. It was agreed to keep
name as is but to be more specific when announcing meetings
that “All Are Welcome.” Also agreed that after meetings Donna
will include notes in the Tuesday letter on what was discussed at
the meeting, and once the website is re-vamped it will include a
Parent’s Corner where minutes can be posted.
Golf Tournament
Karen announced that the Golf Tournament is approaching and
the following are needed: foursomes to golf, silent auction items,
tee signs, sponsors. Any help is appreciated. Contact Bill Cardinal.
Principal’s Corner
Donna provided an update on Security. She has reports from the
Portsmouth Police as well as a private security company. All employees
now have badges on lanyards with a whistle. Other options
are still being explored. Additional security training is scheduled
for June at the Teacher’s Professional Day, as well as training
in First Aid and CPR.
Spring Fair
The co-chairs led a lively discussion on the progress of the Spring
Fair planning which is well underway. There was a suggestion to
install an outdoor outlet to use every year rather than having the
electrician run the wire every year. Probably about the same expense,
yet it would be a permanent solution for future years. The
chairs agreed to explore that with the electrician assisting with
the Fair.
Help is needed in the following areas:
Jodi Miller needs a co-chair for the clothing area
Inam Habboush needs a co-chair for the cork board game
Cat Brown is again volunteering for the class baskets. A flyer was
distributed showing the “assignment” for each class.
Jeannine Barry volunteered to chair the clean-up committee and
is looking for parents with pick up trucks and power tools to assist
in the breakdown of the Fair as well as a co-chair.
Still in need of a construction chair.
Traci Earle is running the Yard Sale again this year and asked
about when the trailer would be ready for donations (after First
Communion – so only a week to collect donations)
She also asked who is coordinating the social service agencies that
pick up left over items after the Yard Sale. The chairs will check
into who is doing that and let her know.
There was a suggestion to have 8 th graders participate as part of
their community service hours requirement.
Donna will include in the Tuesday letter areas where additional
help is needed. The chairs are making a list so that when someone
offers to help they will have a specific assignment ready. All
agreed that the fair preparation is going very well.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.

St Philomena School presents Disney’s Annie Junior
You’ll see performers singing and dancing their hearts! Annie Junior is a wonderful show
for the whole family that runs about an hour long, perfect for even the youngest
audience members. Kids will have a terrific time seeing characters they know and love
from books come to life right in front of them on stage.
Book by Music by Lyrics by
Thomas Meehan Charles Strouse Martin Charnin
Presented on Broadway by
Mike Nichols
Originally Produced by
Irwin Meyer Stephen R. Friedman Lewis Allen
Alvin Nederlander The John F. Kennedy Icarus Productions
Associates, Inc.
Center for the
Performing Arts
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
By Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Annie JR.
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
Please return this bottom portion with your cash or check to the school office Attn: Sandy
Silva.
Adult tickets are $10 each, Children 12 and under are $5 each. Your tickets will be returned to you
through your student.
May 3 Friday 7:30 pm Number of Adults: _____ Number of Children: ____
May 4 Saturday 1:00 pm
Number of Adults: _____ Number of Children: ____
May 4 Saturday 7:00 pm
Number of Adults: _____ Number of Children: ____
May 5 Sunday 1:00 pm
Number of Adults: _____ Number of Children: ____
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ___________
NAME:
______________________________
STUDENT TO RECEIVE TICKETS: Name, grade, and homeroom: ____________________________________
Proceeds will benefit the mission of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus in the Philippines
If you have any questions about the tickets please email Sandy Silva at: sandy.paiva@citizensbank.com

Player registration
(iNCLUDES LUNCH, GOLF & DINNER)
$125 per golfer $500 per foursome
No. of GOLFERS @ $125 each:
No. of FOURSOMES @ $500 each:
total for GOLF*:
(*See back panel for payment info)
I’m not golfing,“Dinner Only” Tickets $35 each.
No. tickets at $35:______________
Player or Group Contact Name
Address
City State Zip
email
Please place in a golf foursome
I have a complete foursome. the players are:
Golfer #1 ladies
men’s circle shirt size: S M L XL
Golfer #2 ladies men’s circle shirt size: S M L XL
Golfer #3 ladies men’s circle shirt size: S M L XL
Golfer #4 ladies men’s circle shirt size: S M L XL
Lunch with Registration
Dinner includes:
prime rib, haddock,
soup, salad, vegetables
and dessert.
about
st. philomena school
Saint Philomena School was founded in 1953 by the
Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus. The Catholic
elementary school welcomes each day 482 boys
and girls in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The
students come from 17 cities and towns in Rhode
Island and southeastern Massachusetts.
Wanumetonomy Country Club
152 Browns Lane Middletown, RI
www.wanumetonomy.com
For more information
contact bill cardinal at
bilcardnl@aol.com or 401-683-3135
checks payable to:
St. Philomena School
c/o Bill Cardinal
21 Cul de sac Way
Portsmouth, RI 02871
To Benefit St. Philomena School
fRIDAY, May 3 rd
Best Ball Scramble
golf outing
12 pm Registration
1 pm ShotGun Start
includes lunch and
dinner at 6 pm

event sponsor
opportunities
Tournament Sponsor: $2500
(3) Foursomes. Top tier billing on signage and
golf program. Acknowledgment at dinner with
the opportunity to speak to the audience.
Shirt Sponsor: $2,000
Saint Philomena logo and Sponsor’s logo on
tournament shirt.
Gold Sponsor: $1000
(1) Foursome. Mention on Signs and Tournament
Program. Acknowledgment at the dinner.
Dinner Sponsor: $500
Includes (2) Dinner tickets. Recognition at
dinner and on dinner signage.
Tee Sign sponsor: $200
Company name on a sign at a tee box.
Product Donation:
Please complete below so we can recognize
you in our program.
Donation: Unable to attend , but accept
my enclosed donation.
Company Name
Contact Person
Register Early.
Last Year’s Event Sold Out!
Join us for a fun and exciting day
at Wanumetonomy Country Club--all
to benefit St.Philomena School. Come
out to have the opportunity to play a
private course or if you prefer, just
come for the dinner and enjoy the
auction festivities. We look forward
to seeing you on May, 3rd!
~ The St. Philomena Golf Committee ~
Committee Chair: Bill Cardinal
Co-Chair: Chris St. Peter
Committee: Chris Arner, Robert Bising,
James Burton, Jim Downing, Joe Mediate,
Catherine Brown, Kathleen Whelan,
Karen Witkowski, Mike Mahoney, Nancy Serpa
Prizes for
winners, longest drive,
and closest to pin.
Hole-in-One!
Raffle and Auction
Thank You
to Our 2012
Corporate Sponsors
Kirby Perkins Construction
Black Point Wealth Management
Dinner Sponsor
Whelan & Siket, LLP
golf shirt Sponsor
IHOP
tee Sponsors
Adler Pollock & Sheehan
Allen’s Seed
AOH
BankNewport
Black Goose Café
Bruno Painting
Burgin Lambert Architects
Christopher & Regan Insurance Inc
Coastway Community Bank
ConSeal International
Corrigan Financial
E W Burman Inc.
FACTS Management Company
Franklin & Company
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding
General Auto Recycling
Barbara and Eoin Howlett
IHOP
Knight of Columbus Middletown
QMW Masonry
Ladies AOH
Landings Group
James E. Lucarelli, D.P.M.
Media Links
Newport Gulls
O’Brien’s Pub
Teresa Paiva Weed
Toner Electric
TRP Associates
Viti Mercedes Benz (2 tees)
White’s of Westport
Address
City State Zip
email or phone

saint philomena spring fair
Class Basket Raffle
Pre-K:
Arts & Crafts
Extravaganza
ideas:
fun paper
paints
markers
stamps
craft kits, etc.
Each class is asked to help donate items for the Class
Basket Raffle at the Spring Fair. Please note the class
themes below and some ideas. ANY donation is welcome
-- GIFT CERTIFICATES OR A CHECK PAYABLE TO ST. PHIL’S
ARE ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED! Donation boxes will be
located near your child’s classroom door, or send money
and gift cards to front office -- c/o class baskets.
PLEASE SEND ITEMS BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 13TH!
Email Catherine Brown at cat@brownri.com with any questions.
Kindergarten:
Family Movie
& Game Night
ideas:
board games!
DVDs for all ages
game stop/movie gift cards
blanket/throw
1st Grade:
Backyard
Grilling Bash
ideas:
firepit/hibachi
s’more kit
yard games
grilling tools
outdoor dining
accessories
2nd Grade:
Summer Days
ideas:
beach chair
beach umbrella
beach towel
boogie boards
sprinklers
sunblock
3rd Grade:
A Day at the Spa
ideas:
manicure or pedicure
gift cards
slippers/robe
towels
candles
lotions
Tea/mugs
book/book gift cards
4th Grade:
Sports of all Sorts!
ideas:
stadium blanket or chair.
team hats or gear
sports balls
golf, wiffleball, frisbee,
NERF items and more!
5th Grade:
Campers Craze
ideas:
cooler
folding camp chair
tent
lantern/candles
s’more kit
backpack
picnic basket
outdoor dinnerware
6th Grade:
Picture That/
Scrapbook Sensation
ideas:
Picture Frames/Album
Paper
Adhesives
Paper Trimmer
Decorative Scissors
Marker/Colored Pencils
Ruler
Stickers
Storage Containers
7th & 8th Grades :
Gardening &
Home Improvement
ideas:
folding wheelbarrow
garden stool/bench
garden gloves/gear
garden tools
yard tools/rakes, etc.
planter or urn