3/16/09 Well, we have all our students through with our first sacrament this year. Reconciliation has been celebrated by all our students and we are in the final stretch toward our journey toward First Eucharist. We only have 10 days of school in the month of April and lots to do. Things to keep in mind: May Crowning is Monday May 11 and it begins at 9am. Please plan to join us. It is a beautiful celebration and the children are all going to be participating. They will be wearing their First Communion clothing and then changing into play clothes after the event. If you are a working parent, I am letting you know now so you can reserve the day. We are planning some different events this year after the May Crowning itself if completed and the pictures are finished. We will be planning a picnic lunch with parents on our field and then the children will be participating in a mini-retreat in the afternoon. In the past it has been a play day at the park and we decided to make it more of a reflective 2nd grade retreat. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch and the children will remain for their retreat. Stay tuned for all the details. We are still planning everything and will let you know when all is finalized. Please continue to take your children to mass each Sunday. As we get closer to First Eucharist they may have more questions.Also, they will feel more comfortable if they have been going each Sunday and walking up with their arms crossed. When it is finally their turn to receive Our Lord Jesus in the Eucharist, they will feel so comfortable to simply open their arms and say "Amen". Thanks for all you do at home to lovingly care for these precious children. They are such a delight each day. Blessings, Mrs. Fernandez