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If we want to find Jesus, we have to overcome our fear of taking risks, our self-satisfaction and our indolent refusal to ask anything more of life. We need to take risks simply to meet a Child... in finding that Child, in discovering his tenderness and love, we rediscover ourselves. Pope Francis Feast of the Epiphany, 2018
January 11, 2018
Dear School Families,
Welcome back! I pray that the time with your family and loved ones was peaceful and joyous. As we begin the 2018 year together, we have so much to look forward to.
This week our students participated in the Epiphany celebration, walked through time in California and the Revolution, submitted Science Fair projects and are preparing for their first reconciliation. Our PTG Board are planning family events to promote community and our School Board is actively working on the Strategic Plan. Tomorrow our faculty will be attending a Diocesan Staff Day on "Growth Mindset", "Social Emotional Needs in the Classroom", and "Teaching for Mastery - Understanding the Science Behind Personalized Learning". Our school community is amazing.
I am amazed and I pray that you, too, are amazed at what is happening at your school.
Make sure you take time to look at EVERYTHING, and it's a lot of things, in this e-newsletter. There is so much happening at HRS - you don't want to miss a thing!
I wish for you to "
be joyful in hope, persistent in prayer".
Cheers to a beautiful new year.
In Partnership,
Mrs. Fely Fajardo
Interim Principal
Classroom News
Mrs. Hamade and the 8th grade Spanish class presented the day of the Epiphany. The three kings traveled with each grade in search of the Christ Child. The students tasted the "Rosca", a traditional Latin American cake in celebration of "Los 3 Magos".
3rd Grade are studying Mary's Feast Days and 2nd Grade are learning the Act of Contrition and preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
5th Grade walked through the Revolution!
4th Grade experienced California Walk Through
We said good luck and best wishes to Mrs. Jill Cutts who is working full time for a health care organization! We welcome Mr. Daniel Khalil as our P.E. Teaching Assistant and Playground Recess Coach. Mr. Khalil is a 2001 HRS alumni, studied computer science and is pursuing higher education. He is partnered with Mrs. Lavastida to support our students' active play in the yard.
Sharing Catholic activities with the family strengthens your faith. We want to know what activities you are doing this m
onth. Take a photo of your family and the activity and share it with us.
Send it via email to photoshrs@gmail. com; Text it to (925) 428-0500; or print the photo and bring to the office! We want to share in your good news.
Plan Your Week
Friday, January 12: No School; Teacher Workshop
Monday, January 15: No School - MLK Day
Tuesday, January 16: 6:30pm P.T.G. Board Meeting, Room 3A
Wednesday, January 24: 2nd Grade Reconciliation
Thursday, January 25: 7th/8th Grade Science Fair; 8th Grade Graduation Pictures; 2nd Grade Reconciliation
Friday, January 26: 6:00pm Family Game Night
Sunday, January 28: Catholic Schools Week Begins ... more details to come! Mass, Open House, Book Fair, Bancroft Uniform Sale,
Holy Hotcakes ...
Vendor Applications still being accepted!
Monday, January 29: Grandparents Day; Book Fair
Tuesday, January 30: CSW Town Hall; Book Fair
Wednesday, January 31: Geography Bee; Book Fair
Thursday, February 1: Spelling Bee; Book Fair
Friday, February 2: Family Lunch Day; Book Fair; Minimum Day Dismissal; NO AFTER-SCHOOL SERENDIPITY CLUB
Friday, February 9 -
Registration Form and Fee 2018-2019 (returning students) due today
Share your school photos for the yearbook at hjeshare
Get the HERFF Jones app on your smart phone: hjeshare
school code is HRSAntioch
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Congratulations! to these students who earned five Christlike awards during the 2nd trimester in the months of
November and December.
Sanele Tuimvave, K
Anthony Burr, 5
Gianna Celli, 6
Peyton Magante, K
Alondra Flores, K
Paul Ocampo, K
Mikaela Burke, K
Autumn Yee, K
Matthew Torrico-Villanueva, K
Angel Carranza, 5
Will Hourigan, 5
Jacob Sison, 6
Brigida Coria, 5
Noelia Lopez, 7
Jazmin Villalobos, 8
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Re-Registration for current students
and
Application for new students
The Registration Form and Fee for current students is due no later than Friday, February 9th. Registration must be paid to hold your enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year.
Application Packets for new students are available at the school office or on the school website under Admissions.
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Important Information
on Parish Contributions and Tuition Rates
Tithing and participation in the life of the parish play a role in determining the tuition rate for families attending Holy Rosary School.
Please read the information below regarding the guidelines for determining tuition rates for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have questions regarding your General Fund contributions
(1st collection only) for the calendar year 2017, please contact the parish Bookkeeper/Business Manager, Jorge Aragon, at [email protected].
To be a participating member of Holy Rosary Church, the following applies: 1) family must be registered and an active parishioner and
2) family must contribute $600.00 or more to the General Fund of the church between January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017. Status will be determined by participation/contributions from the previous year. Change in parish status requires the signature the Pastor or Principal. The contributions to Holy Rosary Church may not be a tax-deductible item.
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Grades K-5
6:30-6:50pm
Go Math overview and online resources (Dominican Hall)
7::00-8:00pm
Engage with your child in math activities and games (primary classrooms)
so that we can plan appropriately
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The Knights of Columbus will be holding their
annual free throw contest on
Friday January 19th
at 6 pm in the Parish Gymnasium. Signups are at
5:30 pm. This contest is open to boys and girls
ages 8 to 14. Awards are given in each category
and there is no entry fee.
For more information call Bob Liles at 754-4247.
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K of C SEAFOOD BANQUET
On
February 17th,
the Knights of Columbus will be holding their 47th Annual Seafood Banquet in the parish gym. The menu is marinated crab, shrimp cocktail, steamed clams, sautéed octopus, wine, open bar and much more. The cost is $65/person. There will be many wonderful prizes raffled off.
Call 754-4247 for tickets or more information.
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Father Roberto's Corner
Parish theme for this year:
Be Disciples.
Make Disciples.
A Message from Fr. Roberto
More Information about the Dominicans' Decision
Más Información sobre la Decisión de los Dominicos
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