May 1, 2019 -
Walking Together in Faith
Compassion - Our Lady of Fatima
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will Triumph.” - Our Lady of Fatima
How fitting it is that, in the beautiful month of May, we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of all mothers. We celebrate her kindness,
compassion
, and love for all. This month we honor the Gospel Value,
Compassion
, as well as
Our Lady of Fatima
. Our Lady of Fatima appeared in Portugal to three shepherd children starting in the year 1917. The children described her as being more brilliant than the sun. Fatima is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world, visited year-round by thousands of people. It is a true celebration of faith.
Please join us for May Crowning Mass on Friday, May 3rd
at 8:10 AM. During mass, the following eighth graders will place a crown of flowers on our beloved Mother:
Chance Frost, Charlie Kratus, Sarah Martinez and Megan Terry
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A Special Day
Our prayers are with our sweet second graders this Saturday, May 4th, at
11:00 AM (Miss Landry’s class)
and
1:30 PM (Mrs. Bobich’s class)
, as they visit the Lord’s Table for the first time. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a special and memorable day for the children and for their parents. We send them our love and prayers. We will celebrate them, as a school, at an all-school Mass on Friday, May 10th at 8:10AM. Please join us.
Time to Run and have Some FUN!
Our annua
l
Fun Run
is back by popular demand! The fun will kick off at morning assembly on Monday, May 6th. During the assembly, the Fun Run team will explain how the Fun Run works and the prizes that can be won. Students will also find out their grade-level theme for the day of the run. You should have already received an email from the Fun Run team with a link to your child’s Fun Run donation sheet. If you did not receive the email, please contact the school office. The students have a wonderful time taking part in the run and learn firsthand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
The Fun Run will be held on Friday, May 17th
. Get a jump start on PEP hours for next school year:
click here
to volunteer.
Proceeds from this event will go to courtyard/playground updates, such as lighting, seating, sound system, wall ball, etc
. Thank you in advance for your support.
SIS is the BEST
SIS is truly the best, and we want everyone to know it! We recently found out that we are
finalists for Parent’s Press’s 2019 Best of Guide
. Please help us secure the win by taking a moment to vote. Voting ends on Monday, May 6th
.
Click here
to vote today!
Carpool Cooperation
It seems that, every couple of months, carpool rules need to be reiterated and reviewed. We ask our children to follow the rules and ask the same of you. Please take a moment to review following:
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The TK/Kids Konnection Parking lot is for TK drop off only. Please do not drop off students in grades K-8 in this parking lot.
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Students are not to be dropped off in the crosswalk, the green loading zone, or in front of the Church in the AM.
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The Ministry Center Parking Lot is for Faculty/Staff parking. Please do not park there in the AM/PM, unless you are volunteering at school.
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Please note that the curbs in front of the Ministry Parking lot have been painted red, and there is no parking.
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Students arriving tardy should be signed in at the office by a PARENT and should enter alone.
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After-school students must cross at the school crosswalk, NOT the Church crosswalk.
Please be aware that we have recently seen the city parking attendant monitoring the area and ticketing violators. Please help us ensure the safety of all by adhering to these school carpool rules. Your cooperation is appreciated.
PEP Hours Due
If you have yet to log PEP hours for the 2018-2019 school year, please come by the office to update ASAP. Invoices for unfulfilled service hours will be sent through the Family Envelope on Wednesday, May 15th. All balances due are to be paid prior to the end of school year. Any hours acquired after May 1st will go towards your volunteer requirements for the next school year.
I truly
appreciate
all the time and effort you have given to SIS this year. Honestly, we could not do it without you.
God bless,
Maria Ward, Principal
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- Thursday, May 2 - May Birthdays Free Dress.
- Friday, May 3 - May Crowning Mass 8:10am. 8th Grade basketball game 1:20pm.
- Saturday, May 4 - 2nd Grade First Communion 11:00am (Landry), 1:30pm (Bobich).
- Monday, 5/6 - Friday, 5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Thursday, May 9 - 3rd Grade A's Game.
- Friday, May 10 - All school/Communion Mass 8:10am, 8th Grade Loaves & Fishes, Drama Performance 7pm in the Cardelli Center.
- Saturday, May 11 - Drama Performance 2pm in the Cardelli Center.
- Monday, May 13 - Allergy Awareness Free Dress Day. Students should wear teal tops with free dress bottoms (No leggings/sports shorts).
- Tuesday, May 14 - Newcomer Meeting 6pm in the Bensen Gym.
- Wednesday, May 15 - Feast of St. Isidore, All School Mass 8:10am.
- Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert rehearsal 1pm/Spring Concert 7pm in the Cardelli.
- Friday, May 17 - Fun Run.
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Please pray for all those who are suffering or are in need of our thoughts and prayers, especially Rita Edwards. Please also pray for the sister-in-law of
Mrs. Gutierrez, Bertha Ramirez who recently went to Heaven. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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Give Back Day:
Tuesday, May 14th at Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant!
Located at 480 San Ramon Blvd.
St. Isidore will receive 10% back from food sales, dine in and carry out.
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Sponsor Shout Out:
We would like to give a shout out to
Auburn James
for their generous donations to the St. Isidore Gala! We are grateful for their ongoing support to our school. Their generosity is so much appreciated!
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We will be doing Vision Screening Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th for grades Kindergarten, 2, 4, 7, and all new students.
If your child wears glasses or contacts please have them wear them for the testing. We are looking for Volunteers to help with the students for Monday and Tuesday. Monday 8-12, and Tuesday 8-12. Please contact Marie Ospeck at
mmospeck@aol.com
or Gina Vitzthum at
ginavitz@yahoo.com
if you are available to volunteer.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The annual
SIS Fun Run
will kick off on Monday, May 6th! The students will run/walk on Friday, May 17th. The students have a great time participating in the run with their classmates and learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Class themes will be announced during the kick off assembly on 5/6.
Thank you for your support!
Click here
to volunteer for the day of the event.
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Time to vote!
SIS is a
finalist for Parent's Press Best of 2019 guide
. If you have not voted please take a moment to do so. Thank you for your support!
Voting ends Monday, May, 6th.
Click here
to place your vote today.
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Food Allergy Awareness:
Sunday, May 12th - Saturday, May, 18th
is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Food Allergies impact many in our community and across the world. It is always beneficial to be aware.
In honor of Allergy Awareness Monday, May 13th will be a Free Dress Day for students. Students should dress in teal/free dress bottoms (NO sports shorts/leggings).
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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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Please consider supporting the 5th Grade Girl Scouts Service Project by donating to the COVENANT HOUSE OF OAKLAND: TOILETRY DRIVE!
COLLECTION DATES: Thursday, 5/2 - Friday, 5/10.
1ST GRADE: BAR SOAP (TRAVEL SIZE)
2ND GRADE: HAND OR BODY LOTION (TRAVEL SIZE)
3RD GRADE: SHAMPOO (TRAVEL SIZE)
4TH GRADE: HAIR CONDITIONER (TRAVEL SIZE)
5TH GRADE: FACE TOWELS (ANY SIZE PACKAGE WELCOME)
6TH GRADE: MINI TOOTHPASTE (TRAVEL SIZE)
7TH GRADE: MINI DEODORANTS (TRAVEL SIZE)
8TH GRADE: MINI TOOTHBRUSHES (TRAVEL SIZE)
*There will be bins labeled in each class for the items.
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De La Salle Academy, a division of De La Salle High School, is looking for adults that are willing to spend one-on-one time with students at our school.
Click here
for further information on this program including how to get involved.
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The Annual Spring Concert will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 7PM in the Cardelli Activity Center.
There will be an open dress rehearsal that day at 1:00 p.m. Ms. Groman has provided a diagram showing where students will perform the night of the show.
Click here
to view.
Concert attire:
Jeans and a white t-shirt
(plain preferred/no logo)
with
50's style accessories.
Example: black leather jackets, sunglasses, scarfs, letter-men jackets, bobby socks, etc.
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Tips for Parents:
Participation in an in-school fitness program not only increased aerobic fitness but demonstrated increases in brain and behavioral indices of executive control.
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You might have thought that Book Fair 2019 was over, but it is not! We are proud to announce the names of the three lucky individuals who won “
Reading and Roars with Mrs. Ward
” (we know you have been missing our dino terminology!!!) Drum role please! Congratulations to
Jude Willms
,
Cooper Costello
, and
Emmy McLean
, who will be reading, snacking, and hanging out with Mrs. Ward in her office! How lucky are these three students, who will undoubtedly have a t-riffic time!
See you in October for our next book fair!!!
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St. Isidore Students Grades K-8th Presents Seussical Kids!
Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Friday, May 10th at 7pm and Saturday, May 11th at 2pm. TICKETS: ON SALE NOW!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
!
Search St. Isidore Seussical.
Tickets available at the door, CASH only: $12 for seniors/students $14 for adults. Thank you for your support.
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Click here
to view the all summer programs being offered at Carondelet High School.
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Don't miss out on the fun! De La Salle High School will be offering
sports camps/theatre
camp this summer.
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Parent Education Opportunity: San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs Presents: Parenting & Beyond 2019... Speaker Series on
Saturday, May 4, 2019 at California High School Theater from 8:30am - 11am. Presented by: Dr. Rebecca E. Eberlin, PhD.
Click here
for further information and to register for this event.
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Scrip News...
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to order!
Now is time to stock up for summer SCRIP. You will be so happy to have coffee, gas, grocery, movie, and
gift cards on hand throughout the summer months. Plan now for upcoming birthdays, graduation gifts, Father’s Day, wedding and home projects. SCRIP cards are a smart investment for you, a gift to St. Isidore School and there is the bonus of no buyer’s remorse. Thank you for shopping with Scrip!
Calling all Amazon shoppers!
St. Isidore School is excited to now be participating in the AmazonSmile Account Program. The AmazonSmile Foundation kindly donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. To designate SIS as the organization of your choice please
click here
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Volunteer Opportunities- Week A
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