Disciple Dispatch

From the Principal's Desk

Hello IHM Families!

What an amazing science fair we had this week! Our 7th and 8th graders really showcased their exceptional academic achievements. Their research questions were so intelligent! Thank you to Mrs. Kathy Menno for your countless hours spent preparing the students. She is such a blessing to our community. Thank you to all the judges and the middle school teachers for their help as well.



We are so excited to kick off our capital campaign to the entire parish this weekend! Our "Forward in Faith: Building Disciples" capital campaign has already generated many of the funds needed to build a new preschool building and create a teacher compensation fund for more competitive salaries for decades to come. Our preschool building is sweet and homey, but it is also all broken up and small. It was built as a rectory and then a convent. Because of the square footage of the rooms, we can't put as many preschoolers as we would like in the rooms. The new preschool will allow for more students without even adding more staff! The demand for the enrichment program has grown and it's been difficult to keep spots available for those who need it. Our teachers are dedicated members of the community and the area public schools pay higher salaries than we do. We want to provide a just wage so we can attract and keep our dedicated faithful teachers. They are called to a Catholic school, and we need to make sure they are justly compensated for their teaching and working to bring the students closer to a relationship with Jesus. I'm so grateful to our generous donors so far in the campaign and I invite you to participate as well. The Co-Chairs of this campaign will be speaking at all the Masses this weekend and then in the Hearts and Hands room after each Mass to share and answer questions. I will be there too! This is an exciting time for our parish! I hope to see you this weekend.

Blessings,

Mrs. Holly Lake

7th & 8th Grade Science Fair Success

We are so proud of our 7th and 8th graders and the incredible work they put into their science fair projects! From creative experiments to thoughtful research, their curiosity, problem-solving, and dedication were on full display. The judges were blown away by how well prepared they were and the questions they asked. A big shout out to Mrs. Menno who guided these students through thuis process. Congratulations to all who participated, especially our top ten and our first place winner, Ashley M. Way to go!

Make Sure Your Child is Fully Enrolled!

There are still some families that have not fully completed their enrollment checklist. Please log into FinalSite as soon as possible and complete the enrollment process. Make sure to review your checklist and confirm your child(ren) are 100% enrolled. Families that have not fully registered by April 15th will be charged a late registration fee of $100 per student.

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4th Grade Songfest

Our 4th graders spent the day at West Catholic High School preparing for the 30th annual Songfest. They had a great day and got to meet and eat lunch with their St. Thomas penpals. Later in the evening they joined 16 other schools for a wonderful night of community and song. What a tradition!

Please note that unless there is something specially arranged in the classroom, ALL TOYS need to STAY HOME. We have had an influx of squishy toys lately. They are distracting, can get lost, and keep students from doing their work. We are here to learn and want to keep our focus on that. Thank you for helping with this request. 

Come out and support our IHM students that

are performing in the CC play this weekend!

Get Your Child An Autographed Copy!

Ken Vidro, the artist & author that spoke to our students last week, has his books available for sale and he will autograph it for your child personally. Click here to download the PDF order form and return it to the school office with payment.

Would you be willing to pray for one hour to end abortion? 40 Days for life is a pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of praying, fasting, and holding a peaceful vigil in front of an abortion facility. The spring campaign will take place February 18 through March 29. This will be the 33rd campaign in Grand Rapids and will take place in front of Planned Parenthood at 425 Cherry St SE in Grand Rapids. Dozens of area churches have adopted a day of prayer. IHM has adopted Sunday, March 15th 1-7pm AND Friday, March 20th 7am-1pm to pray at the peaceful vigil. At least two individuals are needed for each hour of the vigil. PLEASE sign up online for an hour during one of these half days or ANY time you are available:

1.       Visit www.40daysforlife.com/GrandRapids

2.       Click “Log In / Sign Up” box

3.       Click “Sign Up for Vigil Hours” box

4.       Click on the day you want to pray at the peaceful vigil

5.       Click on the hour you want to pray

6.       Click “Submit Hours” box. - THANK YOU!

A reminder will be sent to you via email before your prayer time. A signup sheet will be in the back of church and the adoration chapel, however, the preference is that you sign up online. For more information, contact the chair of IHM 40 Days for Life Campaign, Jenny Korte at robertandjenny@me.com Thank you for joining the IHM community and committing to pray for LIFE!

Looking Ahead...

• 3/21 - Mother & Son Bowling at Clique Lanes 2:00 - 4:00 pm
• 3/22 - Shine Youth Rally 1:00 - 6:30 pm
• 3/23 - Bandtastic at CC High School 7:00 - 8:00 pm
• 3/24 - Prayer Partner T-shirt Day
• 3/25 - 7th Grade Living Stations School Presentation 1:30 pm in Church
• 3/26 - LapTime and Open Gym 10:00 - 11:00 am in gym
• 3/27 - 3rd Quarter ends
• 3/27 - 7th Grade Living Stations Parish Presentation 6:00pm in Church
• 3/30 - 4th quarter begins
• 4/2 - Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 pm
• 4/3 - No School - Good Friday
• 4/6 - 4/10 - Spring Break
• 4/15 - Home & School Meeting 8:00 in Hands Room
• 4/17-18 - Second Best Sale in gym
• 4/17 - 8th Grade Leadership Retreat in Hands Room - all day
• 4/20-24 - 5th Grade Spring Farm Week
• 4/21 - Kindergarten Kick-Off Event 5:30 - 6:30 pm in gym
• 4/26 - School Open House 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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