This will be my last thoughts from school. When I first started writing my thoughts, I had no plans to do this on a regular basis, much less weekly. I have to admit that this was easier some weeks than other weeks. Even when I would struggle to organize my thoughts, I felt as though I needed to connect with you each week. After all, you, our parents, are the backbone of the St. Vincent's community. From my first day at this school, I was overwhelmed by your generosity, your support of the teachers, and the spirit you bring to the school. So, my final thoughts are of you. Thank you again for your kindness and your friendship. These are memories I will always treasure.

Reminders for the week:

Tomorrow is our Baccalaureate and High School Graduation Service. The service begins at 11:00 am in the church.

Middle School finals begin next Wednesday.

We celebrate Eucharist during chapel next Friday. Dress uniforms are required. Please feel free to join us during any chapel service, especially when we have Eucharist.

No school on Monday, May 27 as we celebrate Memorial Day.

School dismisses at noon on Tuesday, May 28.

We will have of Last Day of School Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 am. The awards ceremony will be preceded by an Eighth Grade Eucharist and Reception. School will be dismissed following the awards ceremony - approximately 11 am. The PTC Pool Party takes place in the afternoon.

The PK classes celebrated the day with our annual Muffins for Mom day. In keeping with the spirit of the day and also being mindful that Sunday is Mother's Day, I offer you this prayer from my family prayer book:

God our Father,
today we thank you
for one
of your special gifts
to us -
our mother.

Thank you for the love
she shares with us
in so many ways.

We thank her
for the warmth she gives our home,
for the cuts and bruises she makes well,
for the ideas she gives us
when we don't have anything to do,
for all the times she talks and listens to us,
for the ways she makes peace
when we are mean to each other.

We thank her
for seeing good
in us
that we don't see
ourselves.
Help us to love her
as she loves us.

And keep her close to you
always.

We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.

For all the moms at St. Vincent's School, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day this year and every year.

Reminders for the week:

The annual Sports Banquet will be held at Texas Star tomorrow night beginning at 6 pm.

Next Friday is the Lower School end of year conferences.

Saturday, May 18, is our Baccalaureate and High School Graduation Service. The service begins at 11:00 am in the church.

Summer Camp enrollment is underway! The last day to enroll is May 17 and the teachers really need to know how many students will be in their classes. We have many exciting camps scheduled for this summer, so be sure to check out all the offerings. The Summer Camp schedule and enrollment form can be found at http://www.svsbedford.net/SummerCamp2013.pdf .

We certainly lucked out today for Field Day! At the beginning of the week, it looked like the weather would be miserable for Field Day. While it did start out on the cold side, the warm-up was much faster than anyone expected. The kids all seemed to have a good time, and one teacher reported back that her students had the best Field Day ever. Coach Cates has done another great job with Field Day, and the upper school students helped make this a good day for everybody.

Reminders for the week:

The PSIA State Meet is at TCU tomorrow.

Next Friday is Muffins for Mom hosted by the Pre-K classes.

The annual Sports Banquet will be held at Texas Star on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 6 pm.

Summer Camp enrollment is underway! The last day to enroll is May 17 and the teachers really need to know how many students will be in their classes. We have many exciting camps scheduled for this summer, so be sure to check out all the offerings. The Summer Camp schedule and enrollment form can be found at http://www.svsbedford.net/SummerCamp2013.pdf .