December 18, 2019 -
Anchored in His Love
Kindness - Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
Merry Christmas, Y’all
We are almost there! Christmas is days away, and the excitement for the holiday and the break is electric; the school is abuzz with excitement. Christmas time is special and brings out the best in us. Greetings among friends, warm hugs, holiday traditions, delicious treats, and a genuine feeling of love fill the halls of St. Isidore School. Soon, we will come together to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus—the true reason for the season. On behalf of the staff and myself, thank you for the love and kindness you bestow upon us all. We are truly blessed!
For unto Us a Child is Born
I invite you to join us tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, at 8:10 a.m. for an all-school Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect and pray together at Christmas time.
At the end of Mass, the first grade class will perform their annual Christmas Pageant.
As a reminder, tomorrow (Thursday) is a 12:00 p.m. dismissal, students are to be dressed in "Christmas Best," carpool is park & pick up, and there will be no Kids Konnection after school.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Last week’s annual Christmas Concert was fun for all! The students did a wonderful job, filling the room with holiday spirit. I want to thank our music teacher, Ms. Micaela Groman, for her hard work and dedication. She truly gives one hundred percent, and the school is better for it. Thank you to Miss Lettire and Miss Groman for the adorable faculty video.
Sip & Shop Thank You
Unfortunately, in last week’s newsletter, the wrong Katie was thanked for helping with this year’s Sip & Shop Holiday Boutique. I meant to thank Mrs. Katie Doherty for her hard work and dedication to this event. Sorry, Katie, for the confusion!
Good Tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year
I simply cannot get over 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!
God bless,
Maria Ward, Principal
P.S. School will resume on Tuesday, January 7. See you then!
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- Thursday, December 19 - Students wear Christmas best, all School Mass 8:10am, 1st Grade Pageant, 12pm Dismissal, park & pick up carpool, No Kids Konnection.
- Friday, December 20 - No School. Christmas Break begins.
- Tuesday, January 7 - School resumes. Graduation photo retakes.
- Thursday, January 9 - January B-day Free Dress.
- Friday, January 10 - All school Mass(led by 4th) at 8:10am.
- Monday, January 13 - 1:50pm dismissal.
- Thursday, January 16 - 5th grade Colonial Days.
- Friday, January 17 - Diocesan Staff Day, NO SCHOOL.
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Please pray for all those who are suffering or in need of our thoughts and prayers, especially Will Pringle and Mrs. Koskowich's sister who are both ill. Please also pray for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one this holiday season. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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Don't miss out on any fun updates- follow us on
Instagram
,
Youtube
,
and
Facebook
for sneak previews, special 1day pre-sale pricing on party tickets, and so much more.
Looking for an easy stocking stuffer?
Sign Mom up for a fabulous
lunch
with live music with her friends! (
only 19 spots left!
)
Give Dad the gift of a
Dodgeball
with the guys!
Grandma will love the new St. Isidore Student
C
ookbook
! We have printable gift certificates available upon purchase.
The Auction Committee is still looking for donations, big and small.
Scrip, gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, and bottles of wine are just a few easy ways you can donate (and earn PEP hours!) Reach out to
Julie Reid
and
Jessica Finan
today for more information!
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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.
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Thank you for buying candy canes!
Student Leadership is excited to announce that together
we raised over $2100
for the Wheelchair Foundation. Thank you for your support. Merry Christmas!
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If you are interested in becoming a School Sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year, please reach out to the sponsorship team at
sponsorship@stisidore.org
.
Click here
to view Sponsorship Opportunities.
Click here
for the Sponsorship Commitment Form.
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Sponsor Shout Out:
This week we would like to recognize In-Kind Sponsor
Norm’s Place
, Danville’s neighborhood bar and grille. Norm’s has been supporting St. Isidore for years and we are truly grateful. Norm’s Place is so much more than a restaurant, it is a gathering place for friends and good times. We encourage you to stop by
!
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Welcome Saiyed Family!
Nimisha and Zain live with their twin daughters Aimee and Zeena in San Ramon since 2011. Both the parents are healthcare research scientists employed with Biotech companies in East and North Bay. Aimee and Zeena are loving Kindergarten (Ms.Camenson) and the SIS community. When they are not busy with daily hustle and bustle of juggling multiple facets of life, they love traveling, going to parks, museums, enjoy family times with board games, rainbows and unicorns.
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Welcome Baby Bodhi!
Last week, Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant, Ms. Jackie Najera had a beautiful baby boy. Baby Bodhi weighed 8lbs. 9oz. and everyone is doing great!
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Please join us for first grades annual Christmas Pageant!
This special SIS tradition will take place on Thursday, December 19th at the 8:10am all school Mass.
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Science Fair - Volunteers Needed
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Science Fair is coming soon!
Please consider volunteering your time on Wednesday, January 29th from 8am-2:30pm as a Science Fair Judge. For more information or to volunteer,
click here
.
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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, SIS! Please let the office know if you do or witness a RAOK.
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Sending holiday hugs!
A big thank you to our awesome Plant Manager,
Mrs. Pat Powell for decking the halls of St. Isidore School. Mrs. Powell went above and beyond this year filling the hallway with holiday cheer. Her hard work and love for decorating was enjoyed by all who entered.
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Calling all bakers!
St. Isidore mom and CRUMB owner Nancy Phillips is pleased to offer a six-week baking class. Each week your child will learn a new baking technique and bring home treats to share
. The third session begins the week of 1/14/20, space is limited, so get your registration in ASAP.
Click here
for information.
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Learn about Girl Scouts!
Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts at St Isidore and how you can get your daughter involved. Open to all age girls (TK-8th). Join us for a parent info meeting on 1/9.
Click here
for further information. Please contact Susan Kelly, 6th-grade SI leader, with questions or if you want more info. 415-225-6052 &
5cakellys@gmail.com.
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Games Unlimited's
Battle of the Schools!
Earn points for your school every time you shop. The school with the most points at the end of the month wins $100 towards their Ed Fund. Please mention SIS during your holiday shopping.
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This is the last Scrip News for 2019!
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 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.
Here’s to a joyful and relaxing Christmas and thank you for supporting SCRIP.
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Volunteer Opportunities- Week A
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