St. Isidore School Newsletter
November 29, 2017
Growing in Grace & Peace
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Grace---St. John the Baptist---Volunteer Week A
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
I hope you all had a restful break! We say good-bye to Thanksgiving and hello to the Christmas season! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year here at school, however, it’s also the busiest! We have lots of fun events planned this month, so remember to check the weekly newsletters and school website for upcoming information.
First Trimester Report Cards go home today. It’s important to review them with your children. Think of a report card as a conversation starter, a way for children to talk about how they’re doing in each area, what’s easy or difficult for them, and how you can help them do better. Report cards need to be signed and returned by Thursday, November 30th (tomorrow!).
Advent starts Sunday, December 3
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and ends Sunday, December 24th. Our theme this year is “Open Your Heart.” Celebrating Advent enhances Christmastime and allows you to prepare for the coming of Jesus. Attending mass gives you the opportunity to quietly reflect on your relationship with God. Please join us for an all-school mass this Friday, December 1,
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at 8:10 a.m.
Our Students of the Month for November/December have been announced! Congratulations to first grader Jamie Nimmo and seventh grader James Carney! We celebrate your efforts to uphold the gospel and school values in your daily life. Here is what their teachers said about them: “Jamie is new to the school; however, he is a friend to all and always shows love to his classmates and teachers.” “James lives in kindness to others, is willing to help without being asked, and always invites new people into his group.”
Find plenty of holiday cheer next Wednesday, December 6th, at the students’ Christmas Boutique. For details about this annual event, check the Christmas Boutique section of the newsletter. Without doubt, this is one of the students’ favorite days of the year, and your support of this event is appreciated.
If you have not yet purchased your Sip & Shop ticket, now is the time! This fabulous event is the perfect opportunity to mingle, shop, and celebrate the season. Bring a friend—we welcome anyone who likes to shop. Tickets can be purchased on the website. In support of Sip & Shop, next Tuesday, December 5th, students are allowed to wear red or green tops with jean bottoms.
On a side note, some of you may have noticed the construction by the big toy near grades 1-4. This work was needed to repair the heaters in some parts of the school and should be completed this week.
Sincerely,
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. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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- Standing Ovations presents LARD on November 30th and December 1st at 7PM.
- Candy Cane Sales start next week! Sales will be Tuesday, December 5th & Thursday, December 7th.
- SI Christmas Boutique items due to school on Tuesday, December 5th. Students will visit the Christmas Boutique on Wednesday, December 6th.
- Christmas Concert will be held Thursday, December 14th at 7PM.
- Knights of Columbus Toy Drive will be Friday, December 15th.
- December calendar change: Monday, December 18th will be a 12PM Dismissal. Kids Konnection will be open before and after school.
- Friday, December 22nd is a 12PM dismissal. KIDS CONNECTION WILL BE CLOSED IN THE AFTERNOON.
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- Thursday, November 30- Drama Performance 7pm
- Friday, December 1- Drama Performance 7pm
- Friday, December 1 - All School Mass 8:10am
- Sunday, December 3-Advent starts
- Wednesday, December 6- Children's Christmas Boutique
- Thursday, December 7- Sip & Shop Event
- Thursday, December 7- December Birthdays Free Dress
- Friday, December 8- All School Mass 9:05am
- Thursday, December 14- Christmas Concert 7pm
- Friday, December 15- Knights of Columbus Toy Drive/All School Mass 8:10am
- Monday, December 18- 12pm Dismissal
- 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
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During this Holiday Season, the PTG would like to say thank you to all our families who have chosen to donate to Mind the Gap. We are very grateful and have received $110,000. We are so happy to see your generosity going toward such a great cause. 80% of our fundraising goes toward teacher salaries and benefits and 20% goes toward tuition assistance for current students. We really appreciate 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.
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Mark your Calendars for December 7th for our annual Sip & Shop event held at St. Isidore School. Come out for a fun evening filled with surprises and great shopping! Bring a friend too!
Click Here
to purchase tickets, ornaments, shopping tote and other pre-sale items!
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Save the Date
Amici’s Give Back Day
Monday, December 11th
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St Isidore School Auction - Let’s Party Like it’s 1929!
February 24
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, 2018
12 Days of Christmas coming soon... Between December 8th and December 19th we will be auctioning items. Bidding starts at 9:00am and ends at 9:00pm each day.
The Auction Party Committee is looking for volunteers to host an Auction Party! Please be on the lookout for more information in your Family Envelope on December 12th.
Auction is looking for volunteers!
Click Here
to see opportunities!
In case your missed it, watch the Facebook LIVE from yesterday from the
Auction Facebook page
to find out more about what the auction planning committee has been up to. Here is the link to yesterday's newsletter,
Click Here
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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 our students and faculty 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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SIS Annual Christmas Boutique
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The Christmas Boutique for the SI students is Wednesday, December 6th.
Boutique items (24 - all the same item) are due Tuesday, December 5
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. Volunteers will gather items during AM carpool or items can be delivered to the Bensen gym by 8:00 am. Items are to be wrapped in a clear cellophane bag.
Proceeds from this event go directly to our less fortunate sister schools in the area.
ClickHere
for information flyer.
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Standing Ovations Presents....
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Don't miss Standing Ovations newest production LARD! If you like the musical "Grease" you will love "Lard"! Showings will be Thursday, November 30th and Friday, December 1st at 7pm.
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Way to go Jasmine Steele! St. Isidore Alumni, Jasmine Steele spent six months developing "Allergy Blast," an app which allows users to save allergies, medications and emergency contacts and quickly send the info to people who might need to know. We are so proud of her!
Click Here
for full article.
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Raising children in today's busy world can be complicated. I wanted to share an interesting article I recently came across that discusses the importance of a child's social skills. This 19-year study reveals Kindergarten students with these 2 skills are twice as likely to obtain a College Degree (and they have nothing to do with reading).
Click Here
for full article
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EARN SERVICE HOURS HELPING THOSE IN NEED!
The Contra Costa Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help deliver paper food bags on Thursday, November 30th.
Click Here
for flyer.
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Partners in Faith Advent Calendar
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Advent starts Sunday, December 3rd.
Click Here
for the Partners in Faith Annual Advent Calendar & Advent reflection sheet.
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Scrip News......
What a wonderful time of the year. The glitter, lights, wrapping paper and ribbon, music, sweets and Christmas traditions keep us moving in so many directions. With SCRIP at your side for gift giving, list planning and budgeting you can make it all happen, and hopefully without too much Charlie Brown worry.
Entertain the movie fan with Regal and Cinemark. Feed the high school & college student with Chipotle, In-N-Out, Baja Fresh, Panera, Starbucks, Domenico’s, and Noah’s Bagels.
Clothe the athlete with Nike, Big 5, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Athleta (Gap).
Dine out with friends and family at Norm's, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, PF Chang’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and Cheesecake Factory. Explore the world of reading with Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.
Delight the cook and entertainer with Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Home Goods, Lunardi's, Whole Foods and
Safeway!
It's
back by popular demand on the Scrip Order Form just in time for Christmas.
Don't forget you can help us to feed the hungry by making a donations to the Soup Kitchen and Loaves and Fishes.
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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