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Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade
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Lord, open our eyes
that we may see you in our brothers and sisters.
Lord, open our ears
that we may hear the cries of the hungry,
the cold, the frightened, the oppressed.
Lord, open our hearts
that we may love each other as you love us.
Renew in us your spirit.
Lord, free us and make us one.
Mother Teresa
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Dear Families,
Please note that there is a letter from me in the family envelope regarding our Annual Fund drive. You may read the letter
here - Annual Fund.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
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Family Mass:
Please join us for Family Mass hosted by our 7
th and 8
th graders this Sunday at 9:00 a.m. . After Mass, the scouts are hosting a pancake breakfast in the hall. Hope to see everyone.
Fun Fair:
The Fun Fair is this Saturday from 10-4. Bring your neighbors, your friends, and your family for a day filled with fun, friendship and community! Donations are still needed for baked goods for the Cake Walk and fun prize items such as toys, stuffed animals, gift baskets, etc. The committee also would like to borrow canopies for the event. Please contact Elizabeth Ferrel for more information -
ejferrel@comcast.net.
LiveScan Fingerprinting:
A diocesan representative will be on campus on Saturday during the Fun Fair for fingerprinting, from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
Please use this link
to make an appointment.
ITBS Testing: We completed the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for 5
th – 8
th grade this week. The results will be sent home after parent/teacher/student conferences. Please contact the classroom teacher with any questions regarding the standardized assessment.
8
th
Grade Cathedral Day: Today our 8
th graders spent the day at the Cathedral with Bishop Barber and many other 8
th grade classes from schools in the Diocese. It is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community of schools and celebrate Mass.
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Traffic Patrol:
Thank you to our diligent and friendly 6
th
grade traffic patrol. Please remember not to block a neighbors’ driveway or double park in the middle of the street. Please use the crosswalk when crossing the street. Student safety is number one!
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Keys to Literacy for Parents:
Parent Ed Night – October 25
th:
Literacy is critical to success in school and in life. Over the last few years, through brain research, we have learned how to design reading instruction to be more effective and efficient. In this presentation we will discuss the brain research and key components necessary for literacy. Additionally, the presentation will provide strategies and ways parents can support classroom instruction. This evening is key for any parent of a TK-5
th
grade student. Childcare will be provided. Look for a flier next week!
Presenter -
Theresa Sinclair, M. Ed. is the Regional Sales Director for Zaner-Bloser and The Superkids Reading Program. She started her career as a First Grade teacher in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and is dedicated to Catholic Education. Her biggest accomplishment has been raising three boys who love learning!
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8th Grade Parents and Students:
High school admissions process has begun. Various events are taking place at high school campuses. We have provided links to the schools websites for your convenience. Here are two additional high schools that may be of interest to you.
Bay Hill High School
is an alternative private high school in Berkeley that serves students with mild to moderate learning difficulties as well as students who benefit from a small supportive community.
Cristo Rey East Bay High School will open in the fall of 2018 located in the former St. Elizabeth high school in Oakland. Cristo Rey is a diverse,
Lasallian Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service.
School Directory:
Please verify and return the school directory form provided in today's Family Envelope by Monday, September 25th. Thank you to Angela Brahm for taking this project on once again.
Peace and blessings,
Jessica Murray
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Teachers are noticing that students are very tired when they arrive at school. Some can barely stay awake, let alone participate in the learning environment. Parents, please make sure your children are getting their 9 to 11 hours of sleep, for 6 to 13 year olds, as recommended by the
National Sleep Foundation. Read more...
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Guess who last week's Mystery Reader in TK was? Fr. Robert took time off his busy church schedule and visited the TK'ers and read to them! Thank you Fr. Robert!
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Discover Day at Cal State East Bay
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The College of Science at California State University East Bay is hosting the Science Festival 2017, Discovery Day on Saturday, October 28 from 11am to 4pm. Admission and parking are free. Experience STEM and the wonders of science. K-12 students are encouraged to participate.
Read here for more information.
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SPN celebrates the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with the annual Blessing of the Animals prayer service.
October 4, 2017 immediately following the morning Prayer & Pledge.
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All live pets must be on leashes or cages. Parents, please take your pets home after the prayer service. Don't have a pet? Bring your favorite small stuffed animal for blessing.
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Calendar
SEPTEMBER
18-22 - ITBS Testing Week
19 - 8th Grade @ The Cathedral
21 - Caritas Parent Meeting/8th grade parents only
23 - Fun Fair
24 - Pancake Breakfast
25 - Free Dress for September Birthdays
25-29 - 8th Grade Caritas
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Catholic High School News
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Open House - October 7 1pm-4pm
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Open House - October 1, 11am to 2pm
Admissions Director Phone #: 646-519-0362
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Open House - Sunday, November 5
12:30pm to 3:30pm
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Mornings with Admissions - October 5, 9am to 10:30am.
Please join SJND for small, focused group conversations (limit 20 participants per session) designed to both provide information and answer all your questions regarding your specific interests.
RSVP for this event.
Information Night - Wednesday, September 20, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Open House - Sunday, October 22, 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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Information Night - Thursday, September 14, 7:00pm to 8:15pm, Auditorium
Open House - Sunday, November 19, 1:00pm
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Open House - Sunday, November 19, 2017 at noon for informational sessions, parent/student speaker panels, and much more.
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Open House -
Sunday, November 5, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
RSVP
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Open House
- Saturday, October 21, 9:00am to 11:00am
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Saint Philip Neri Catholic School | 510-521-0787 |1335 High Street, Alameda, CA 94501
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