Miss Marianne Augenstein has been teaching the sixth grade class at St. Mary's since the fall of 2004. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and English as well as a Master of Arts degree in Reading, both from SUNY Potsdam. Miss Augenstein is an active member of her church in Potsdam and has a background in dance and music, which she enjoys incorporating into her classroom. Highlights of the sixth grade experience include various science experiments, reading buddies, service projects, a class play and an overnight trip to Camp Aldersgate!

Dear Parents,

The sixth graders have many exciting events coming up next month!  Here is an overview to stick on your refrigerator!

Friday, May 4th: May Crowing
You are welcome to join us in the church at 8:10am as the 6th and 2nd graders lead us in a special prayer service to honor Mary.  Please have your child dress in their Sunday best!  We will be praying the Rosary, so if your child has a special Rosary, they might want to bring it.

Saturday, May 19th: 6th Grade Car Wash
Please join us in the parking lot by the rectory from 10:00am to 12noon for our big class fundraiser!  All proceeds go directly to our class trip to Camp Aldersgate!  I will need a few parents to help supervise and scrub.  Please let me know if you are available.

Wednesday, May 23rd: Class Play
Please mark your calendars and invite firends and family for our class play, "Noah: The Man Behind the Beard", 6:30pm in the school gym.  The play runs about a half hour.  We will also have a performance during the school day at 1:15pm.

Thursday and Friday, May 31/June 1: Camp Aldersgate Trip
We are looking forward to our overnight trip to Camp Aldersgate in Brantingham, NY.  We will be leaving school by 8:00am Thursday morning and returning to school at 5:30pm Friday night.  A detailed packet of information will be coming home next month.  Please let me know if you are interested in being a chaperone on this trip.  Chaperones must be Virtus trained.

Have a wonderful spring break!  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

In Christ,

Miss Marianne Augenstein

(this letter is also a PDF under NEWSLETTERS - May Events)