Dear parents and Students:
Everyone at Pallotti is gearing up for the new school year. We have been very busy with camps, enrichment programs, rentals, etc. Even though the students are out for the summer the building is still busy every day. We are the host school for five Trinity College classes – about 100 teachers are here taking classes and we have three McDaniel College classes going on in the evening.
There are some sports changes in the works. Unfortunately, we are dropping our Tennis program – both boys and girls. We are looking for a field hockey coach, if you know anyone interested, please contact myself or Mr. Walker. We are looking into starting a “track” team for both boys and girls, in the spring.
Listed below are important dates for your calendar, please feel free to contact the school if you have questions. June 28 – July 2, 2010 – Girls Basketball Camp, please contact Mr. Josh Pratt at 301-651-9086 for information and fees.
July 5, 2010 – Schedules to be mailed out on or before.
July 5 – July 9, 2010 – Boys Basketball Camp, please contact Mr. Shae Johnson at 301-725-3228 ext. 217 for info. and fees.
July 20, 2010 – Senior Pictures, if you have not received a letter from Blanton regarding your appointment, please contact them at: 1-800-399-8044 to make your appointment.
July 31, 2010 – Pallotti Parent Book Swap – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. in the St. Mildred's Parking lot which is adjacent to Pallotti. Please contact Janet Freitag at quilttag1@yahoo.com
If you are interested in joining the Parents website swap (SVPHSBooks@yahoo.com), please contact Janet Freitag at quilttag1@yahoo.com She will be able to give you the instructions on how to swap your books via a web site with other Pallotti parents.
August 4 – August 6, 2010 – Cheerleading Camp, please contact the Athletic Department at 301-725-3228 ext. 215 for more info. and fees.
August 10, 2010 – Tryouts begin for male student athletes (MIAA League). The individual sports teams will post their start dates, times and places on the web page under “Athletics.” All athletes must a have a physical before they can practice. Please check out the Athletics' page on the web site for sports physical forms.
August 18, 2010 – Mandatory Technology Training for incoming Freshmen – More information will be sent via email
August 24, 2010 – New Parent Social – More information will be sent via email.
August 26, 2010 – New Student Orientation – More information will be sent via email.
August 30, 2010– Classes Begin! Welcome!
To sell your books back to the current book company (MBS Direct) here are their directions.
Find your school at www.mbsDirect.net
Click “Sell my books” Select books or enter ISBNs
Review your list
Confirm address or PayPal account
Click “Finalize My Buyback Quote”
Print quote and free shipping label from email
Send books to MBS Direct
Wait for emails and buyback money
The web site will be available to purchase books on July 12, 2010. More information regarding this process will be provided as we get closer to the date.
CASHLESS CAFETERIA Pallotti will again be offering the CASHLESS CAFETERIA SYSTEM for the upcoming school year. For new incoming families, this program offers a system where you can open an account, deposit money into the account as needed, and your son or daughter will need no cash for any purchases from the cafeteria. This is very similar to the type of systems used in college cafeterias. You will receive an additional letter completely explaining how to set up the account and deposit money.
Here are some of the benefits of the CASHLESS CAFETERIA:
• Set daily spending limits
• View your payment history and daily purchases made by your son or daughter in the cafeteria
• Increases parent control of money spent and improves food choices
Additionally, the system will allow parents to plan and budget school lunch purchases from home. There is a $40 annual fee for participating in this program; all funds go to the software provider. The school does not profit from any of the fees associated with this program. There are a number of different ways to manage the account, either online or directly with the school. This will be explained in the future mailing.
However, the main benefit is that the student will not have to carry any money to school for lunch purchases. Students are identified when they come to purchase their lunch through an infrared system which captures a finger imprint. Again, more information will be forthcoming.
If you have any immediate questions, please contact Rick Diggs, Vice Principal of Operations at extension 207.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 301-725-3228 or the following:
Academics: Mr. Jim Moorhead – jmoorhead@pallottihs.org 301-725-3228 ext. 203
