Friday, August 29

Creating a positive student culture is an essential part of every school.  This year we will be adding some programs for students.

• Freshman Academy - A support system for freshman.  
• Tuesday Assemblies - 15 minutes a week to present positive messages to the high school student body.  Mr. Bode is leading the efforts in this area.  We will talk about digital citizenship, how we treat each other, build school spirit and highlight some of the awesome activities that happen at Garrigan.
• Digital Citizenship Program - Grades K -12 will learn about many aspects of online safety, appropriate use, and cyber-etiquette.
• Keeping our "anthem" front and center.  BE THE GOOD...IT"S WHO WE ARE!!!

Can we still order a Chromebook?

The first order of Chromebooks came in today.  We will be ordering another set tomorrow.  We will try to order every two weeks, if the need arises.  Remember that the Chromebooks are back-ordered so it may take up to 8 weeks to arrive.  Email or call if you want to order ($350).

We Made It!

Happy First Friday -
It feels so wonderful to have students back in the halls of Bishop Garrigan.  Thanks to the Parents in Action group for providing donuts and juice for the first day of school.  Has your child received a postcard?  Each 7-12 student will receive a positive postcard sometime this semester.  Watch for it in the mail!  

Supper Time Discussion:  What does this statement mean?  Be the good...It's who we are!  

Are we getting out early?

Question:  Is it possible that we will get out early due to heat?

Answer:  That is possible.  If we get out early there will be parish busing.  Please watch the website, listen to KLGA, or sign up for School Alerts at schoolalerts.iowa.gov to receive all weather related news.  High school parents can also sign up for reminders via Remind101.

Seton Uniform Shirts

Question: Can Grades K-6 wear dri fit shirts?
Answer: Yes, Grades K-6 may wear black or gold dri fit shirts. Black dri fit are available in youth sizes. Gold are only available in adult sizes. You may still have to wear the gold cotton shirts in the youth sizes.

Junior High - Drop Off and Pick up

Bus - All students will be dropped off and picked up at the main entrance.
Cars - Parents may still drop their students off at the north junior high door.
Pick-up for appointments - Students need to check out in the office and be picked up at the main entrance. Parents do not need to come into the building.

Sweatshirts/Lockers - JH/High School

Question:  Can students were sweatshirts during the day?
Answer:  No.  Only fleeces purchased at Diamonds may be worn during the school day.

Question:  Can students leave lunches or healthy snacks in their lockers?
Answer:  Yes

Question from JH/High School Parents

Question 1:  How do I ask a question on this site?
Answer:  Just click on the comment/no comments button at the bottom of this post.

Question 2:  Is there a school supply list for freshman?
Answer:  There is not a school supply list for high school students.  We will have a jeans day to collect Kleenex.  Other supplies will be determined by your child.  Some students choose to use folders with paper while others use spirals.

Question 3:  When is open house?
Answer:  Monday, August 18th
Seton - 4:30 - 5:30
Junior High - 5:00 - 5:45
Groundbreaking Ceremony - 6:00 on the west lawn

Question 4:  Can students bring their own device such as a laptop?
Answer:  Yes...stay tuned for more details


Questions answered by Mrs. Peterson

Who has questions?

Mrs. Hough and I have noticed that many parents are calling, emailing, or posting on Facebook with similar questions.  We want to be able to quickly reach parents who have similar questions.  We will continue to send mass emails from the office, but this might be a quicker and more efficient way to communicate.