The end of the year Parish/School Picnic will be held on Sunday, May 16th. The Knights of Columbus will once again prepare the meat dishes. Parents and Parish members are asked to provide side dishes and desserts as follows:
Last Name: A – N Side Dishes
Last Name: M – Z Desserts.

We also have a Water Slide for the kids so- Please wear your bathing suits!
Mark your calendars and pack up your folding chair and join the fun!

Each class is contributing to the Silent Auction Baskets so check with your teacher on your themed basket.

Pre-K 3- Picnic for Two
Pre-K 4- Arts & Crafts
K- “Children’s Basket”
1st- Dog Basket
2nd- Green Basket
3rd- Bike Basket

4th- Sports Basket
5th- “It’s About the Keys”
6th- Cocktails-It’s 5:00 Somewhere
7th- Movie Night
8th- Cooking Supplies

See you there!

Next Tuesday at 6:00pm in the library will be our last PTSA meeting of the school year.  Please come out and show your support for our school.  Just a reminder we would like to pick a new board for next year.  It was suggested that we have a representative from each class on the board and we want your opinion.

Without  the wonderful help of our parents,  all the things we do at Mary Immaculate would not be possible.
Thank you parents!

Clean out your “good old stuff”  and drop it off at the Auditorium for the FLEA MARKET-YARD SALE to be held on Saturday March 6th from 8:00am to 2:00pm.

We will be having an indoor FLEA MARKET in the auditorium.   Don’t want to have a yard sale at your house, pay only $30 for the day and show your wares.

If you  want to sell your goods or know anyone who wants to display their wares please contact Tara Wood @ (797) 9225.

Please drop off any “good items”, Monday – Friday between 9:00am -2:00pm at the front steps of the auditorium. Last day to drop off items is Wednesday March 3rd.  If you have large  items such as furniture to donate please contact us and we can come and get it.  We are also looking for volunteers for the day of the event.  Please come out and help make this fundraiser a success.

Join your friends and family for a Waterfront Wine Dinner fundraiser, hosted by the Ocean Key Resort and Hot Tin Roof Restaurant at Zero Duval. Wednesday, May 13th from 6pm.
Enjoy a four course menu with wine selections.
Menu for the evening includes:
“Sataki” -fusion of sashimi and tataki-prepared table side

Romaine Salad-ricotta croutons-white anchovies OR Arugula Salad-grilled chayote-pecans-lardons

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi-lobster panzanella-oven dried tomato-cerignola olives OR
Pork Rib Chop-blood orange sauce-whipped blue cheese-smoked paprika & fig chutney OR
Shrimp Bolognese Risotto-manchego-lemon olive oil-arugula OR
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast-annatto glaze-jicama slaw-green curry sauce

Chocolate Pate-cashew cone-berry compote OR Tequila Agave Panna Cotta-basil citrus salad

Tickets $100 per person-all inclusive- to BENEFIT Mary Immaculate Star of the Sea School

To purchase tickets please call the school @ 305-294-1031

The annual sports banquet will be held on Friday May 8th at 6:00pm in the Renewal Center.  All players, cheerleaders, parents and Mariner fans are encouraged to attend this event.  Tickets are available in the school office.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids under 12 years old.

We need volunteers to help set up and clean up.  If you are interested in helping please contact Mimi Denhart at 294-8821.

**Please send in a donation for your coach’s gift by Tuesday May 4th.**

The 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Art Class will be having an Art and Poetry Exhibition at the Studios of Key West which is located in the Historic Armory at 600 White Street.  The exhibit will be a featured event of the 2009 15th Annual Robert Frost Poetry Festival and will be held during the Walk on White, April 16, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Students will be combining original haiku and other forms of poetry with artwork, based on the ancient Japanese artform known as “Haiga”.  Refreshments will be served and all works will be available for sale with proceeds to benefit  M.I.S.S.

Nancy LaRe is the Art Teacher.

www.robertfrostpoetryfestival.com

www.tskw.org

Earthman Lanny Smith is an award-winning environmental educator who reaches kids through contemporary music — including R&B and reggae —   that speaks to adults too.

His multi-media performance planned for the Green Living Expo on March 28th is free to all, thanks to a sponsorship from Key West’s Saltwater Angler and Patagonia’s environmental fund.

The Earthman will be performing two different shows at our school for all to enjoy. Pre-K thru 5th grade at 9:00am and 6-8th at 10:30am. Parents please come out and enjoy this event with the kids.

Don’t Forget – The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Lenten Fish Dinners. They will be held every Friday of Lent from 4:30 to 7:30 in the cafeteria on Windsor Lane.

Adults:  $10.00  Children:  $5.00

Menu:  All You Can Eat Fish (Broiled or Fried), Black Beans and Rice, Cole Slaw, Conch Fritters, Desserts, and Beverages!

All proceeds to benefit Mary Immaculate School.  Please come out and support this worthy cause and enjoy a delicious meal!

Each class can help with the event by providing baked goods as well as clean up help at the end. 

Assigned Classes for HELP

Feb. 19 Pre K 3 and 4 
Feb. 26  1 and 2 
March 5 Grade 5 & 6 
March 12  K 
March 19  Gr. 3 & 7 
March 26  Gr. 4 & 8

Please come out and help with this fundraising event.  All proceeds from the Fish Frys comes directly to our school.

THANKS KNIGHTS!

The 100th Anniversary of the Convent of Mary Immaculate and Mary Immaculate High School Alumni Association is hosting their annual Banquet Party. If you are interested in volunteering please contact:
Carol Stephens: 294-4663/ Lynn Roberts: 797-5440
Doria Goodrich: 293-7104 / Beth Oropeza 360-1719.

Early Dismissal for students.  There will be after school care.