St. Isidore School Newsletter

December 20, 2017

Growing in Grace & Peace

Kindness---St. Nicholas---Volunteer Week B

Dear St. Isidore Families,

“Good Tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!” Christmas is days away, and the excitement for the holiday and the break is electric. Christmas break is unlike any other break and is more than a change from our usual routine and the chance to sleep in. Christmas is special, and for most of us, it is the time of year when we are truly at our best! We smile easier, we take time to express gratitude, we send greetings to old friends, we enjoy holiday traditions with our children, but MOST IMPORTANTLY we come together to reflect on the birth of Jesus. My wish for you during this break is to find a moment of silence and time to remember, “For unto us a Child is born.”

I invite you to join us this Friday, December 22 ^nd at 8:10 a.m. for an ALL-SCHOOL MASS. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect and pray together at Christmastime. At the end of Mass, the first grade class will perform its annual Christmas Pageant. As a reminder, Friday is a 12:00 p.m. dismissal, and students are to be dressed in "Christmas Best". There will be no Kids Connection after school.

We will have one more outreach day, in lieu of candy cane sales. Tomorrow, Thursday, December 21 ^st , students are allowed to wear free dress (NO SPORTS ATTIRE) for a donation. One of our Diocesan parishes (St. Bede’s) fell victim to graffiti, so all donations will go to help them clean up the mess.

The Annual Christmas Concert was fun for all! The students and staff did a great job performing and spreading holiday joy! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces. I want to acknowledge and thank our AMAZING music teacher, Miss Groman. This performance was truly a labor of love, and the result was a festive and fabulous show. Well done!

Please consider donating a poinsettia plant to the church for Christmas Eve/Christmas Mass. Any color and any size are greatly appreciated. Donations are to be dropped at the church Saturday, December 23 ^rd by 10:00 a.m.

As you visit with neighbors and friends over the holiday break, please mention the SIS TK/Kindergarten Informational Open House being held Friday, January 19 ^th at

10:00 a.m. Word-of-mouth is the number one way new families hear about our school, making you our best marketing tool. Your help is always appreciated.

I am taken aback at how fast this school year is going and how much we have accomplished thus far as a school and community. In the true spirit of the season, I want to express a heartfelt thank you for your contributions to our success this past year.

Best wishes to you and your family for a joyous Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Maria Ward, Principal

St. Isidore School

Prayers

Let's pray for all those who are suffering from illness and the Father of

Mr. Keane who went to Heaven last week. We offer special prayers for

Mrs. Bowes. If you would like to help provide a meal for the Bowes family please Click Here .

Congratulations to the Loen family on the birth of their baby girl! May God keep them in His tender, loving care.

Reminders

SIS Band Concert will be held Thursday, December 21st at 6PM

Friday, December 22nd students are to wear "Christmas Best".

ALL SCHOOL MASS/First Grade Christmas Pageant will be Friday, December 22nd at 8:10AM.

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.

Important Dates

Thursday, December 21- SIS 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

SIS Family Highlight

MEET THE MCCORDUCK FAMILY!

Brian, Emily, William, Callan, Johnny & Olivia!

The McCorduck's are excited to join the SIS family! William is in first grade with Miss Devine and Callan is in Kindergarten with Ms. Linda. Brian & Emily wanted the children to have a great education in a loving environment. The family is enjoying the many SIS events and programs.

Standing Ovations Presents

Calling all young actors! Standing Ovations is proud to present "Sheer Luck Holmes". Classes will begin Monday, January 22nd. Look for a flyer to be sent home in your family envelope on Wednesday, January 10th.

Message from Health Office

HEADS UP:

Head lice becomes more prevalent during this time of year. Please take a moment to check your child's head and caution them not to share hats and coats with each other. A few minutes of attention now, may save you work and money later on!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition!

January 8th - January 11th children in grades 4th-8th will be participating in the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Competition as part of their Physical Education classes. The open session for CYO participants and students from other Danville schools will be held on January 13, 2018 at St. Isidore between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. After the open session is completed, winners of each gender and age group (9 - 14) will be declared and receive a commemorative basketball, special plaque, and move on to further competition.

PTG

Merry Christmas to you from the St. Isidore PTG! May your family have the Gift of Faith and the Blessings of Hope and Peace throughout the New Year.

PTG would like to say thank you to all our families who have donated to Mind the Gap this year. This is your last chance to take advantage of a tax deductible contribution by December 31st. Thank you for your continued support.

Donate online by Clicking Here for the 2017-2018 School Year!

Click Here to see the families who have generously donated to the 2017-2018 Mind the Gap.

If you would still like to purchase a St. Isidore Tote bag, you can purchase them through our community page. Click Here

St Isidore School Auction - Let’s Party Like it’s 1929!

February 24 ^th , 2018

Going home in today's Family Envelope....

Wine Grab Information, Host a Party Flyer and Class Donation Flyer!

We are in search of our Auction Puppy!!!

If anyone has any connections to a breeder, please reach out to Jenny Favorito .

School Sponsorships

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.

Sponsorship Letter Click Here

Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here

Sponsorship Commitment Form Click Here

Scrip

Scrip News...

This is the last Scrip News for 2017! If you are feeling crunched for time or at a loss with gift giving, solve that dilemma with an Amazon card or Target. There is such a variety from these two merchants that your loved ones are sure to find something they'll love! Don't forget to pick up Lunardis, Whole Foods or Safeway to complete your Christmas grocery lists! A movie outing and a bite to eat for the kids can easily be enjoyed with a few Cinemark or Regal cards and a Norm's, Chipotle, or Panera card. Are you a fan of after Christmas sales? Then, order a few of your favorite cards and have some fun post-Christmas.

Remember, there are no Special Orders this week and we still do not have $50 Visa in stock. We are sorry for the inconvenience but our distributors were overwhelmed by the sales of Visa $50 that they couldn't keep in stock.

Here’s to a joyful and relaxing Christmas and thank you for supporting SCRIP.

Click Here for Order Form

Click Here for Special Order Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Please check this section regularly for classroom/event volunteer opportunities. This week is volunteer week B.

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.

7th Grade Volunteers Needed! Click Here

2nd Grade (Bobich) Volunteers Needed! Click Here

2nd Grade (Landry) Volunteers Needed! Click Here

Library Volunteers Needed! Click Here

Auction Volunteers Needed! Click Here

Lunch Room Volunteers Needed! Click Here

TK Library Volunteers Needed! Click Here

General Volunteer Opportunities! Click Here

4th Grade Volunteers Needed! Click Here