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Saint Clement parish School
Office of the Principal
579 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155-7913
Phone: 781-393-5600
Fax : 781-396-3230
E-Mail: SCPS@SaintClementSchool.org |
November 2008
On November 26, 1789, President George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving as a day of gratitude for the adoption of the Constitution. Two centuries later the ideals put forth in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights continue to be something for which our nation should still be thankful. In this season of Thanksgiving we celebrate the cornerstones on which our freedoms are based � free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly. These documents did not merely guarantee a range of personal freedoms, they said in effect that Americans are free to discover their moral selves � to say and write whatever we wish, within reason, and thus to realize by this exercise of that freedom who we are and who we might become. In this month of November we are grateful for this opportunity, and we pray for those people in other countries who may never have or experience these rights and privileges. We remember those who have sacrificed and endured much to ensure these rights not only for ourselves but also for future generations.
As always, I remind you to look closely at the calendar on the opposite side of this letter. There are a few important dates to which I draw your attention: During November 17 � 25 the Saint Clement Parish School community will be conducting a school-wide canned food collection for the needy in the parish. Any help in this worthwhile endeavor will be greatly appreciated. On Sunday, November 2, Saint Clement Junior/Senior High School will conduct an Open House for any student interested in learning more about our high school. Finally, the high school Entrance Exam will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 8:00am � 12:00pm. If you have any questions about the Open House or the Entrance Exam, please feel free to contact the school.
For the parents of our elementary school students, the Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on November 7 from 12:30pm � 3:00pm. For our Junior/Senior High School students, grades for the first quarter will close on November 7, and report cards will be distributed on November 17. As is stated in the Parent/Student Handbook, in order to receive your child�s report card, a parent/guardian must come to pick it up at the school on November 17 from 4:00pm � 7:00 pm. Teachers will be available to discuss your child�s progress with you at this time. Report cards will not be mailed home or be given to the child. All tuition plans must also be up to date, and all fees must be paid in order to receive your child�s report card.
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we are often asked to think about that for which we are thankful. Personally, I am thankful for each of you and your continued support of the mission of the Saint Clement Parish School. Your dedication to Catholic education is a testament to your belief that Catholic education is an advantage for life.
On behalf of Saint Clement Parish I wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Robert G. Chevrier
Principal
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