What a fitting way to end this first year -- with clear success and the promise of more to come. I offer a hearty "thank you" our students (pictured) and parents who propelled our first Relay for Life team -- a team that 'walked the walk' and raised an impressive $1582.25 for the American Cancer Society!
Now that the weather's turned (April Recess...Awesome!), its time to get out and enjoy some good weather. Thursday, May 1 provides a great opportunity. First, we'll gather in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel for Ascension Thursday liturgy, then a few academic matters, followed by our school's participation in the Community Clean Up Day sponsored by Hyannis Main Street Association. This event provides a great opportunity to be of service to the community and join with students, businesses ,and agencies from the Main Street area toward a common goal.
After lunch on the Hyannis Green, we'll return to school for a fun Students vs. Staff Softball Game at McKeon Park. When we last met, the staff pounded got the best of the students in last fall's friendly touch football game. Softball might not be so kind to us staff members...who knows...care to comment?
Each day, it seems, we learn what brick by brick really means. It means building a school happens one family at a time, one accomplishment at a time, and one event at a time. Pretty soon, however, you look up and see that these bricks really do add up. Our terrific Open House yesterday was a great opportunity to show new families what we've accomplished. I was pleased with the turnout of prospective families and proud to see, through their eyes, what we've accomplished.
Here's the cool ad (created by Mr. Al Catelli) that ran in the Cape Cod Times earlier in the week...
An anonymous donor helped "gear up" our students with the gift of fleece jackets for all -- each complete with the embroidered school seal and student's name. The jackets, distributed today, were a big hit with students.
Earlier in the day, a woman came to the school wanting to see the Chapel. A longtime supporter of the dream of Catholic high school education on Cape Cod, she told me that, though her own son is now out of high school, she is deeply gratified to see this kind of education available for Cape families and has been looking forward to the opportunity to visit the Chapel and pray for our school. I was glad to meet this longtime supporter of our school.
For me, these two events are connected, and not just because they happened an hour apart. The donor's free fleece and our longtime supporter's first steps in the building tell me that this school carries the hopes and dreams of many and receives the support and prayers of many. We, the first students and staff, are not alone. We are part of something larger -- and today's gift/visit shows us the care of the wider community. It was a good day.
Yes it's true...JPII will be presenting a silent auction this spring, on Saturday, May 17. No doubt many families have 'previous auction experience' due to their involvement with other schools. They are fun, but a lot of work, too. I know I'll go to more than one this spring.
But our auction comes with a twist. Piggybacking on last year's enormously successful major fund-raiser, JPII will present this spring An Evening with Livingston Taylor Concert and Auction. Not to use the term lightly, but last year's Livingston Taylor concert was , dare I say, profitable magical. Liv Taylor's a great fit for our splendid auditorium and a terrific entertainer. Last year we were sure to tell him "Let's do it again next year", and so it shall be. Last year's event sold out, so, don't wait 'til the final weeks to get your tickets. Check the main website for details as they become available.
Not familiar with Livingston Taylor (other than is well-know, folk-singing brother)? Check out his website here.
To support the Cape's only Catholic high school, to enjoy a great concert experience, to see the school and its beautiful renovations, or perhaps to win some first-class auction items, join us on May 17. I promise, you won't be disappointed.
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