May 2006
Alumni E-Newsletter

 

Dear Alumni,
 
As the school year begins to come to a close, we are in awe of the many blessings we received this past year, many with your help.  We ask for your prayers for our students at this time, especially the Class of 2006 as they embark on this next step in their lives.
 
Please Join us for Graduation Mass
 
Our Graduation Mass for the Class of 2006 will be held on Friday, June 16 at 9 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church.  All are welcome to attend the Mass and the Honors Assembly for graduates that follows.
 
Class Reunion News
 
Were you once the "social director" for you class back in the eighth grade?  Do you long to see old classmates, but are not really sure how to begin?  Planning a class reunion does not have to be a daunting task.  We have compiled a page of helpful hints for planning a class get-together, from the simple to the very elaborate.  Also, a handful of former St. E reunion organizers have said that they would be willing to answer questions from fellow alumni.  Visit the information page at http://www.steliznyc.org/alumreunionfaq.asp

Donate Money While You Shop Online

St. Elizabeth School has partnered with LinkShare.com to establish relationships with a number of online vendors who will donate a percentage of your purchases to the school.  Stores include Macy's, Target, eToys, NetFlix, Overstock.com, Enterprise Rental Cars, and many others.  You must enter their site through links on our webpage at http://www.steliznyc.org/shop.asp.  Proceeds will go toward tuition assistance and operating expenses.  If you shop online, you may want to add this page to your favorites!

Make a Challenge Gift
 
Encourage others to support the mission to which you give so generously. Challenge members of your alumni class, decade, profession, or other group to match your gift. This can be done using your name or anonymously, and will be advertised in school publications, via email, and on the website.  Simply add a notation to your next donation, or contact me at officedev@steliznyc.org to make a challenge using a recent gift.  
 
More to Be Proud Of...
 
About 20 of our students were selected as "Participating Artists" to exhibit their artwork at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in Washington Heights, along with students for other New York Archdiocesan Inner-City schools.  As a part of the Creative Classrooms Visual Arts Program, students and parents attended a reception at the hospital on May 23.
 
Alumni Basketball Game
 
Plans are underway to have an alumni basketball game in October 2006.  Pease email Michael O'Boyle at moboyle@steliznyc.org if you are interested in this fundraiser for the CYO Basketball Program, which is such a valuable enrichment program for our students.  If you played "back in the day" and want to relive the magic and memories at St. E's, please let us know!
 
May God bless you and your families!  

Sincerely, 

Jenny Kaeppner
Director of Development
St. Elizabeth School

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