St. Isidore School Newsletter
December 13, 2017
Growing in Grace & Peace
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Kindness---St. Nicholas---Volunteer Week A
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
“The best way to spread CHRISTMAS CHEER is singing loud for all to hear.” Nothing brings on the feeling of Christmas more than seeing children of all ages singing the holiday songs that have been sung for generations. It truly spreads Christmas cheer and is one of the best reminders of why we send our children to St. Isidore School. Our school Christmas Concert will be held Thursday, December 14,
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at 7p.m. We ask that students arrive to the Cardelli Gym no later than 6:45 p.m. and be dressed in their “Christmas Best” (no jeans, tank tops, etc.). We will have an open dress rehearsal during the day at
1 p.m. for those who would like to attend. The rehearsal is usually less crowded and a great time for grandparents and friends to come and enjoy the show. If your child is unable to attend the show, please email me directly at
mward@stisidore.org
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Parents, please be respectful as you enter the gym. Many families come early to wait in line to get a seat. Please remember that we are a Catholic school and our behavior models the way for our children to act.
Our annual Sip & Shop event was a holiday hit! It was wonderful to see people enjoying the festive décor, the great shopping, and most of all EACH OTHER. I want to thank the chairs, Alyssa Phillips and Emily Dumitrescu, for all the time and effort they spent to put on this amazing event for our community. It truly was a gift for us all!
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus, I would like to thank all who donated a gift to a child in need. It was heartwarming to see our students so excited about the opportunity to brighten another child’s Christmas. Those gifts, along with boxes of food items, will brighten the holiday for many deserving families.
Our TK/Kindergarten Informational Open House will be held Friday, January 19,
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at 10 a.m. We need your help spreading the word to neighbors and friends about this event. Word-of-mouth is the number one way new families hear about our school, making you our best marketing tool. The Open House allows prospective parents to see what makes our school so special.
See you tomorrow evening!
Merry Christmas,
Maria Ward, Principal
St. Isidore School
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Let's pray for all those who are suffering from
illness. We offer special prayers for Mrs. Bowes. If you would like to help provide a meal for the Bowes family please
Click Here
. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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- Candy Cane Sales will be Thursday, December 14th.
- Christmas Concert will be held Thursday, December 14th at 7PM. Students should arrive to the Cardelli gym at 6:45pm.
- December calendar change: Monday, December 18th will be a 12PM Dismissal due to the Staff Holiday Celebration. We thank you for allowing us time together. Kids Connection will be open before and after school.
- Friday, December 22nd is a 12PM dismissal. KIDS CONNECTION WILL BE CLOSED IN THE AFTERNOON.
- Classic Designs School Uniforms will be closed from December 14th - January 1st for inventory reconciliation and to celebrate the holidays. They will still be checking emails and voicemails periodically throughout this time in case of a time sensitive matter arising.
- Christmas Break begins Monday, 12/25. School will resume Monday, 1/8.
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- Thursday, December 14- Candy Cane Sales/Christmas Concert 7pm
- Friday, December 15- All School Mass 8:10am
- Monday, December 18- 12pm Dismissal. Kids Connection will be open
- Tuesday, December 19- Candy Cane Sales
- Thursday, December 21- School Band Concert 6pm
- Friday, December 22- All School Mass/1st grade Christmas Pageant 8:10am
- Friday, December 22- 12pm Dismissal. KIDS CONNECTION CLOSED IN AFTERNOON
- Monday, December 25-Friday, January 5- Christmas Break
- Monday, January 8- School Resumes
- Friday, January 12- No School due to Diocesan Staff Day
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PTG would like to say thank you to all our families who have chosen to donate to Mind the Gap this year. There is still time to get your tax deductible donations in by December 31st. Thank you for your continued support.
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to see the families who have generously donated to the 2017-2018 Mind the Gap.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the Sip & Shop last Thursday. It was a great success thanks to the support of our fabulous
St. Isidore Community. See you next year!
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Thank you to all the families who supported St. Isidore at Amici’s last Monday. Stay tuned for future “Give Back Days” at supporting Danville restaurants.
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St Isidore School Auction - Let’s Party Like it’s 1929!
February 24
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, 2018
The 12 Days of Christmas is off to a great start. Have your eye on something special? Continue to bid up until Tuesday, December 19th.
Class Donation information will be coming home in your Family Envelope next week.
We are in search of our Auction Puppy. If anyone has any connections to a breeder, please reach out to
Jenny Favorito
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School Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!
It's not too late to consider sponsorship for our school. When you purchase a St. Isidore sponsorship package, your support goes directly to what matters, our children and our teachers. Your generous contributions support and strengthen the entire St. Isidore Community. If you would like more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rory Motas at (925) 837-2977 ext. 7217 or
sponsorship@stisidore.org
. Thank you so much for considering supporting our wonderful school.
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MEET THE ATIENZA FAMILY! Norman, Sherleen & Samantha!
The Atienza family moved from Hayward to San Ramon five years ago. When it came time for Samantha to go to Kindergarten they researched both public and Catholic Schools in the area. Norman and Sherleen, who both attended Catholic school in the Philippines decided they wanted Samantha to also have a Catholic education. They fell in love with St. Isidore's warm environment and loving staff. Samantha is enjoying Kindergarten in Miss Linda's class! Samantha is a busy girl who enjoys swimming, karate and ballet. The Atienza Family appreciates the warm welcome the parents, staff & the Newcomers Group have given them.
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The Notre Dame Undertones are coming to St. Isidore!
Former founding members and St. Isidore parents, Zach Gustafson & Justin Gagnon are excited to welcome the Undertones to Danville. This is a musical performance you won't want to miss and the perfect end to the holiday season! The performance will take place on Saturday, January 6th at 7pm in the SI Church and will be a delight for both children and adults. The concert is free of charge and open for all to attend so please spread the word!
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Back by popular demand....Candy Canes! Its sweet to send a holiday treat!
Student Council will once again be selling Candy Canes on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of December for $1. Candy Canes will be delivered to the classrooms on Friday. If you would like to purchase Candy Canes for every student in your child's class please see Mrs. Devine. Proceeds will go to purchasing wheel chairs for those in need.
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Scrip News...
Thank you for your weekly orders, for trying new SCRIP vendors, and for thinking outside of the box for how you can use SCRIP in your routine shopping needs, as well as for gift giving, home projects, entertainment, travel and dining. Stock up on those necessities now like Lunardi’s, Safeway, Whole Foods, Smart N Final and Sprout’s Farmers Market.
Purchase a few Regal & Cinemark cards and set a date for the movies. There is so much to see over the Christmas holiday like Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Coco, Wonder, Thor and Justice League. If you are feeling crunched for time or at a loss with gift giving, solve that dilemma with an Amazon, Target, Itunes or Visa card.
There is a small correction on the Scrip Form this week.
Chevron is NOT available on Scrip
. We mistakenly sent out the wrong version of the form. However, we do have a new Target $50 card that will make a nice Christmas gift for anyone on your shopping list.
This will be the last week that we can take Special Orders so get them in!
Lastly, we are still accepting donations to Soup Kitchen. It's not too late.
Thank you for shopping with Scrip!
Adopt a Family Scrip Request:
Please help support St. Peter Martyr’s Adopt a Family program in Pittsburg by purchasing a gift card with SI Scrip. The form is available in your family envelope until December 13. These gift cards will help a family in need this holiday season. Any size donation is much appreciated. Please contact Maura Piombo-Pacas for questions at 362-1901. Thank you for your support!
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Please check this section regularly for classroom/event volunteer opportunities. This week is volunteer week A.
To volunteer on campus you must have your
FINGERPRINTS
and
SAFE ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATE
on file in the office. We will be checking our database for clearance regularly.
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