April 23, 2020

Dear St. Philip Neri Parents and Guardians,

As concerns over COVID-19 continue, we want to assure all parents and families of St. Philip Neri School that we will continue to be here for you and your children to offer continued support and advice whenever needed.

While school is not in session, Mrs. Smith and I will be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The rest of the time we will be working from home. Please feel free to contact the classroom teacher or us via email or phone call if you need support for your child/children.

Father Mario has asked that all of the students join him on Thursdays for the 8:15 a.m. All School Mass. The Mass is streamed live through the parish Facebook page or the recorded version can be viewed using the link through the parish website. saintphilipneriblessedsacrament.org

The last day of school will be May 21st. No decisions have been made in regards to graduation. As soon as I know more I will relay the information.
The St. Philip Neri Board of Education has organized a task force to research what options are available. First Communion and Confirmation have been postponed. Field Day is May 15th. Mrs. Plewa will post ideas on Facebook that the students can take part in. When we are able to get together as a group again we will have an event to bring everyone together to celebrate.

I have been asked about grading practices. During this fourth quarter we will not be using traditional grading. The focus will be on feedback from teachers. Students will not receive a 4th quarter report card. We will return to traditional grading when the students return to the classroom.

St. Philip Neri will not be providing summer care for students because of the Covid 19 restrictions. After School Care and Summer care will resume when students return to the classroom.

Tuition payments, PreK – Grade 8, are still required. However, if Covid- 19 has impacted your family finances because of loss of income please contact Fred Doran at 402-455-1289.

Registration for next year is on-line and needs to be completed by May 31st.

Please plan on returning the textbooks May 19th through May 21s. Books can be dropped off at school on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m or noon until 6:00pm on Wednesday. A table will be set up in the front entry for you to deposit the books. Please remove the any paper bookcovers and students need to take some time to erase any pencil marks on the pages. Workbooks do not need to be returned.

Let us continue to praise God and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns or services you may need.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Anne Jensen