Principal's Message
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King reminds us of our shared responsibility to foster inclusivity and bridge divides. As God’s people, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. How do you demonstrate that love and inspire it in your children with all your neighbors?
Heat is back on! broiler is fixed as of 1/17/25 AM.
Morning Drop-Off
I ask all parents to think of the long yellow curb as a drive-thru at Starbucks or MacDonald’s
Yellow curb = Drive-thru only. Do not exit your vehicle. It is unsafe with all the cars and it causes traffic delays for others.
Park elsewhere if your child needs assistance.
If your kids can’t jump out of the car on their own with their coats and backpacks on
If your children need assistance or move at a slow pace, then please go park in another area where you can get out safely and get them ready to go to school on the sidewalk.
Drive WEST on Dawson and SOUTH on 13th. No U-turns.
Key Updates
Mid-Year Checkups (Next Week):
Families will receive a statement confirming fundraising, service hours, and Annual Fund donations.
Deadlines:
Fundraising Balances: Remaining balances billed February 28, 2025 (via Finalsite).
Service Hours: Forms due April 30, 2025. $30/hour billed for incomplete hours.
Annual Fund: Required for all K-8 families. Donate here.
Parishioner Status Verification:
Verify your eligibility for the in-parish tuition rate.
Criteria:
Registered, active member of St. Edward, St. George, St. Paul, St. Peter, or Rainbow Parishes.
Regular Mass attendance and parish involvement.
Weekly/monthly tithing to the parish.
Completed 2025 Parish Stewardship pledge card.
Contribution to the St. George Annual Fund (July 2024 – Feb. 6, 2025).
Ensure all criteria are met before registration for the 2025-26 school year.
St. George MAGIC Auction (March 22, 2025):
Why Your Support Matters
Cost to Educate One Child: $11,012 annually.
Tuition Reality: Tuition doesn’t fully cover the cost of education. Every family’s contribution through fundraising helps bridge this gap.
What is "The Gap"?
The Gap is the difference between the actual cost to educate a student and the tuition families pay.
Example: For an in-parish family with one child, tuition is $7,436, leaving a $3,576 gap.
For two in-parish children, tuition is $14,498, but the cost is $22,024, resulting in a $7,526 gap.
Out-of-parish families face smaller gaps due to higher tuition rates but still leave a difference.
Fundraising fills this gap: Without it, the school cannot maintain quality education and resources while keeping tuition as affordable as possible.
A $500 contribution doesn’t cover the full gap for one child—and the gap increases for additional children!
The Goal
Parents’ Club Fundraising Target: $190,000
Progress So Far:
Jogathon raised $67,960.
Remaining gap: $122,040.
How You Can Help
Attend the Auction: Purchase tickets today!
Contribute: Explore sponsorship and donation opportunities. Get involved here!
Understanding the Numbers:
In-Parish Tuition | Out-of-Parish Tuition | |
1 Child | $11,012 - $7,436 = $3,576 | $11,012 - $9,196 = $1,816 |
2 Children | $22,024 - $14,498 = $7,526 | $22,024 - $17,930 = $4,094 |
Note: These differences highlight the importance of fundraising and why every dollar matters!
Let’s work together to bridge the gap and support our students.
Wed. Jan. 29: All School Family Luncheon
Preschool-3: 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Grades 4-8: 12:15 PM–1:00 PM
Fri. Jan. 31: Winter Wonderland
6:00 PM–8:00 PM in the school hall. Details here.
Re-Registration (Feb. 6 – Feb. 25):
Registration fees due during this period to secure your child’s spot.
Huge waitlist for Preschool-Kindergarten—contact the office if applicable.
Thurs., Feb. 6, 6:30 PM: Mandatory State of the School Meeting in the school hall. RSVP here.
Updates on remodeling, initiatives, and budget. Free childcare available.
Peace and blessings for a wonderful 2025!
Monica Wingard

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