NEW TIME: Junior Ranger Trip on Saturday

April 24, 2008

Dear Parents,

The update for the field trip is as follows: I will need the 2 release forms that can be found attached. If I do not have one for your child they will not let them participate in the events. Everyone is required to have them-even the adults that will be attending. They are photo release forms because the news stations will be there. If you cannot pull them up I will have extras at the desk. .

If you need to do the paperwork please come early so it can be taken care of before leave time. The park service has given us a specific time to do the activities.

Our busses will be leaving at 11:00 so please be at Angelus no later than 10:30. Return time will be between 3:00 and 3:30. Please be prompt. I had earlier sent info saying the scheduled time would probably be 9am. Because many of you have planned your day around this time I do not want to complicate your schedules. Mr. Ammirati, Miss Laschan, and myself will still be at Angelus by 9am so you may still drop your child(ren) off at 9:00, if you need to do so. We will just "play" until the busses arrive.

The children should have a brown bag lunch and a water bottle. Please have them carry their lunch and water bottle in a light weight back pack that is empty of other unnecessary items. (Please put a notecard with your child's name and your contact info inside the bag in the event your child misplaces their backpack). There will also be drinks provided at the event.

The children should also have on comfortable walking shoes for the ranger activities. Please remember to have your child in an Angelus Academy shirt of some sort. The brightly colored jog-a-thon shirts would be great or their PE shirt. This will help our group be recognizable and stay together.

Even though this is a Saturday trip, I will be carrying the emergency contact forms with me. If your cell number or info has changed please give me an updated contact number. If your child needs an epipen, an inhaler, or any other type of medication that the school nurses office does not have, please have them bring it in their backpack and let Mr. Ammirati or myself know that they have it with them. In the event you need to reach us during the trip please contact my cell phone. (703-819-5418).

Email Jodi at: skinsfans@hotmail.com

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this trip.
Jodi Shlesinger

Junior Ranger Day on the National Mall

April 15, 2008

Dear Parents and Families of Angelus,

On Saturday, we have been offered the opportunity to have a JUNIOR RANGER DAY ON THE NATIONAL MALL field trip through the U.S. Park Service. This opportunity is provided through a very generous supporter of our school. We are hoping to get at least 90 students to participate in this field trip. I (Jodi Shlesinger) will also be in need of chaperones for this trip. There will be 3 tents set up with many fun activities. Build-A-Bear is one of many sponsors so your child(ren) will have the opportunity to build a bear. Families are welcome but it is ages 6 through 11 that will be participating in the events.

Unfortunately, this is on short notice and I will need a definite response by April 22, 2008. There is NO COST for this trip and transportation will be provided for us. However, each person will need to bring a brown bag lunch. We are asking those that attend to wear the blue and yellow, jog-a-thon t-shirt, from last year’s jog-a-thon, if you have one. If you do not have last year’s shirt, any jog-a-thon t-shirt or your yellow PE shirt would be great. We are hoping to get some PR coverage for the school through this event and thought the colorful shirts would stand out.


Details: Junior Ranger Day on the National Mall
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Buses leaving from Angelus parking lot at 8:45 am (Tentative Return: 3:00 pm)
Bring a bag lunch

Please return the form below to school in your blue folder asap and not later than April 22.

Family Name __________________________________

Children Attending ______________________________

________ Children Only attending

________ I/we am/are available to chaperone

Name(s) _______________________________________


In order to provide transportation we will need an accurate count of people. Please contact Jodi Shlesinger if you have questions or concerns (703-924-3996 – school or 703-799-3121 – home).

Angelus' Elite Eight!!!

Most people think that only the NCAA Championship has the "Elite Eight"....... But, at Angelus Academy, we have our own "Elite Eight"........

........and everyone of them is a champion!!!!

The Great Eight of the Eighth grade are an invaluable part of your school. As big buddies, friends, pals, and role models; they are helping to lead everyone at Angelus!!!

Many thanks to our own "Elite Eight" for all that you do for Angelus Academy!!!

Some took time to welcome the Pope!!!

While other members of the Elite Eight serve as Yearbook editors and appropriately enough visited with which channel??

.......Channel 8...of course!!

Angelus Children in the News!!!

Angelus Children recently collected goods for those less fortunate at the Mount Vernon Mental Health Center.

The Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection newspaper highlighted these efforts in the April 3-9 edition!!

Angelus Students Playin'...Prayin'...Studyin'....and having Fun!!!

At Angelus, students are receiving a good education in an environment that encourages a strong moral foundation.

These pictures tell a nice story about our school. At Angelus -- where learning is centered around Christ and the Catholic faith -- students play, pray, study, and have a lot of fun!!!!

Reading is FUN-damental at Angelus!!!

Do you recognize any of these readers who were so engrossed in their stories they didn’t even realize there was a photographer close by?

Do you think anyone thought that the "Cat in the Hat" was a familiar face at Angelus??

Do you recognize the "Cat in the Hat?????

Angelus Children Helping the Homeless

Our collection for the Homeless ends next Wednesday, April 2.

The Mount Vernon Mental Health Center program offers the homeless in our area personal products and basic clothing needs as well as a place to shower and receive counseling if they wish. For the past 3 weeks , Angelus Academy families have donated SMALL TRAVEL SIZE containers of shampoo, deodorant, hand lotion, toothpaste, and soap as well as bug repellent and tooth brushes.

As you shop over the Easter break, please remember those less fortunate than we are. Bring your donations when you return to school, and before next Wednesday, April 2.

Thank you. When we love the least of Jesus' brothers, we love Him.