Christ the King School Newsletter - September 18, 2018
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Dear Christ the King School Families,
The Joy of Learning
I am constantly reminded, each day, how truly special our Christ the King School community is. Last week, I was honored to travel through each classroom witnessing learning firsthand. We are very blessed to have a committed and talented faculty and staff, and students who are open to the learning process. During my visits students were engaged in all aspects of learning…..from our youngest students diving into the curriculum through modeled reading/writing exercises that extended across the curriculum, to our middle grade students taking math assessments and reinforcing math facts and strands, and our middle schoolers acting out vocabulary, immersing into communicating in Spanish, music and the arts, and developing the aspects of expository reading and higher order/inferential reasoning. My journey’s observation produced solid learning outcomes and results at all levels. Today, Father Paulson and I and two visiting priests from Nebraska, Father Joseph and Father Abraham, spent time with our 5th grade group in their classroom. Lastly, tomorrow the seventh and eighth grade students are invited to a talk by Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil who endured 557 days in captivity with faith, hope and providence guiding his way. Father Tom will be celebrating early mass tomorrow for those in our community that can make it as well.
Let’s Get Ready to Run
Excitement is building for next week’s annual Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon! The FUNdraiser will take place on Tuesday, September 25th at 10:00am. The students have a great time participating in the kinesthetic and learned aspects that benefit from a healthy lifestyle. Thank you to those who have been working hard to raise donations, as mentioned this fundraiser raises money for Camp Caritas, our science program, garden awareness activities and various other projects and needs around our school that are benefited by all grades. A very special thank you to Heidi Nuti and numerous volunteers for their hard work, great spirit, and commitment in making this event such a huge success.
School Conferences
School Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 4th and Friday, October 5th. There will be NO school on the aforementioned dates, and CTK Club will be closed during conference days as well. Students in Grades 4-8 will attend the conference(s) with their parent(s). If you would like a conference with a non-homeroom teacher please e-mail that teacher directly. On Friday, September 21st, you will receive an email through Constant Contact with directions, and a link to sign up for your conference date and time.
Abundant blessings for a great week of learning,
Mr. Silveira
Principal
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Let's pray for all those who are suffering from illnesses. Let's also pray for those affected by Hurricane Florence and Rosemary Riley, a past employee who went to Heaven last night. May God keep them in His tender and loving care.
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Wednesday, September 19
- 2:15pm dismissal.
Thursday, September 20
- Hot lunch- pasta with meat sauce. Hearing test for grades K,2,5,8 and new students.
Friday, September 21
- School Mass 8am (6th prep). Dress Uniform. Conference sign-up link sent home via e-mail.
Tuesday, September 25
- Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon. Athletic Attire can be worn.
Wednesday, September 26
- Picture Retake. 8th grade field trip. 2:15pm dismissal.
Thursday, September 27
- Hot Lunch- Bean, cheese & rice burrito
Friday, September 28-
School Mass 8am, (7th prep). Dress Uniform.
Saturday, September 29
- Garden of Blessings Work Party 9am-12pm.
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Father/Daughter Dance:
Invitations are coming home in today's Family Envelope. Please rsvp by 10/2. If you would like to volunteer to help with the dance or donate a nut free dessert, please text Kirsten Sawyer at
(925) 890-2639. Volunteer for set up on 10/12 during the school day or 10/13 Night of. If you did not receive an invitation please contact Kristen Sawyer.
2018-2019 Volunteer Sign-Ups:
Click here
to access Parent Volunteer Sign Ups.
School Pictures
: Your child's school photos are in today's Family Envelope. If your child did not receive their photos, please contact the office.
Picture retake day is Wednesday, September 26th
. If you choose to retake photos, please bring your original photo packet back to school.
Hot Lunch:
"Thursday Orange Ticket Hot Lunch":
In an effort to alleviate confusion, please purchase your tickets prior to Thursdays. Orders received tomorrow will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.
Click here
to purchase Hot Lunch Tickets.
Milk/Ice Cream:
Milk is sold everyday, ice cream is sold every Tuesday to grades 1-8.
Click here
for the order form. Orders received tomorrow will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.
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Spirit-wear Sales Tuesday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 23:
The Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is excited to announce
Spirit-wear
Sales for CTK Students and families. Spirit-wear can only be purchased through an online store during
September 4 - September 23.
Purchases will be delivered to your child’s classroom in October. Adult and child sizes are available, there are no returns or exchanges so please review the sizing charts on the website. Spirit-wear will not replace uniform requirements, but will share our school spirit outside of school and on the occasional non-uniform dress day.
Click here
to place your order with our vendor Gryco.
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NEW! ONLINE PLEDGES:
The Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon has exciting news, this year for the first time we are testing an online pledge option.
Click here
to view our pilot website, 99Pledges, and view
instructions
for registering. We are hopeful that online pledging will make it easier for you to reach out to family, friends and co-workers who are interested in supporting the education of your child, no matter where they live. Once you register, you will have access to share the link via email and/or social media. The site also provides an instant confirmation and receipt, so it makes submitting your employer match even easier too.
Thank you for helping us try this new method, each student who is sponsored online (any amount) will receive tickets for an ice cream treat to be redeemed on the Tuesday of their choice, along with the prizes they have earned. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sandy Wingard at
smwingard11@gmail.com
Please note:
When registering remember to put your
CHILD’S NAME
as the participant, and the
PARENT’S EMAIL
as the listed email address. This way your child will earn a prize credit for all donations and you will receive an email notification for all pledges.
PRIZES
Last week we presented the (AWESOME) prizes to the students. Your child may receive pledges in person (using the Pledge and Prize Envelope that was sent home last week), online, and through company matches. Each time someone sponsors your child online, you will receive an update with the amount they contributed. Please add up the total pledges received and have your child select a prize or prizes accordingly.
WAJAT DAY
Tuesday, September 25th is Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon day, and
Pledge and Prize Selection Envelopes and money raised are due to the teachers
. Students may wear non-dress uniform (weather appropriate, athletic attire encouraged, and tennis shoes are a must, your uniform can be worn if you choose to do so). Don't forget sunscreen and a good breakfast! Please encourage integrity and good sportsmanship.
The event starts at 10:00am. Parents and siblings are welcome to come and cheer on the students. The large parking lot will be closed, those attending must park in the small lot, the dirt lot or on Brandon/Gregory. For more information
click here
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Twenty of our current CTK parents used to wear the CTK uniform!
Alumni shout out
: Suzanne Alumbaugh, Allen Brezac, Jennifer Cooper, Rob Curran, Jenelle Dockery, Lea Harrington, Shay Hansen, John Hinken, Jeff Johnson, Kate Landini, Brian Leffler, Marie Mullen, Matt Neff, Jeff Nevares, Lisa Oliver, Kelly Papp, Erin Piccolo, Laurie Williams, Phil Williamson and Brian Wilson. Thank you for sending your children to CTK. If you are alumni but not listed, please contact the office so we can update our information.
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Random acts of kindness are deliberate attempts to brighten another person's day by doing something thoughtful, nice, and caring. Go out and spread kindness CTK. Please let the office know if you do a RAOK.
RAOK alert:
This crossing guard stands on the corner of Brandon Rd and Gregory Ln every morning/afternoon helping students cross safely. The Papp family decided her dedication deserved a RAOK and surprised her with flowers. Good job Papp Family!
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Garden of Blessings - Work Party
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The CTK Garden of Blessings needs your help
. Please join us on
Saturday, September 29th from 9am-12pm
and
Saturday, October 13th from 9am-12pm
for a volunteer work party. Earn volunteer hours by harvesting fruits, vegetables, uprooting weeds, and caring for the chickens. We will also be will preparing the garden for the 2018-2019 Garden Awareness classes and start the fall planting. Bring a pair of gardening gloves and your enthusiasm! Bagels and coffee will be provided.
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Purchasing scrip is an easy way to support the school!
Click here
for details and directions on how to sign up.
Shop scrip for local vendors such as Melo’s, La Mordida, Kinder’s, DeVino’s, Jack’s, Lunardi’s and Classic Designs along with weekly specials.
If you have questions contact Maryann Harrison at
ctkscripchair@gmail.com
. Happy
Shopping!
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Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon Volunteers Needed. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Jen Wilson at
WAJATvolunteer@gmail.com
The office is looking for 1 volunteer to help with picture re-take day on Wednesday, September 26th. If you are able to help please contact the office.
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The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) is holding their
Annual Fall Charity Dinner
on Saturday, October 6th. Tickets can be purchased after mass or by contacting Judi at (925)212-8063 or
judidallara@yahoo.com.
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