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West Pittston celebrates start of 44th annual Cherry Blossom Festival

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Limited openings availableLimited openings are available. Call 570-457-2553 to make an appointment to see for yourself all that Holy Rosary has to offer your family.Field trips this weekThe fourth grade field trip is Monday, May 4 and the eight grade field trip is Thursday, May 7.Race for Education is May 8Friday, May 8 is the Race for Education. Volunteers are still needed.Pie in the faceDon&#8217;t forget to send in chances to hit Mrs. Skutack in the face with a whipped cream pie. Two students from each grade who have returned their chances and donation will be randomly chosen. All proceeds will go to Computer Fair expenses when our students move on to the state level of competition.Muffins with Mom&#8220;Muffins with Mom&#8221; will be from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Monday, May 11. Return forms immediately if interested in attending.Get tax credits for donationsBusinesses can receive tax credits for donating to Catholic education. Pennsylvania businesses can receive a 75 percent tax credit for a 1-year commitment, a 90 percent tax credit for a 2-year commitment at the K-12 level, and a 100 percent tax credit at the Pre-K level. Information and applications can be found on the state Department of Community and Economic Development website: www.newpa.com/EITC or www.newpa.com/OSTC.Labels and Box Tops collectionCampbell&#8217;s Soup labels and Box Tops for Education are being collected at Holy Rosary School. These programs enable the school to provide educational resources that may be unaffordable through its regular budget. They offer exciting merchandise like computers, software, sports equipment, reference materials, science and art items, even musical instruments. Send labels to the school office or by place them in the church vestibule. Contact the school&#8217;s office with questions. Also, check labels for expiration dates. They can be sent in immediately and processed before they expire; there is no need to wait until a quantity is accumulated.

Holy Rosary School News: Race for Education is May 8, Muffins with Mom is May 11