May 15, 2019 -
Walking Together in Faith
Compassion - Our Lady of Fatima
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
“KIND people are my KIND of people.”
I am continually reminded that St. Isidore School is a special place filled with special people. Each year, we come together with a common goal of helping our children learn and grow. We operate as a family, sharing in each other’s joys and sorrows. We show up for school events, community outreach, and service projects. We celebrate one another’s special moments and milestones. We are truly bonded and a community like no other. Thank you for being part of the family!
As mentioned last week, our Band Director, Ms. Crossen, is retiring after 41 years.
All are welcome to join us for her last band concert on Wednesday, May 22, in the Bensen Gym. Please help us spread the word to former students who may be interested in attending.
I am grateful for her years of service and love of music!
We sing for Spring
Our annual Spring Concert will take place tomorrow,
Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a dress rehearsal tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. The dress rehearsal is less crowded and is a great way for grandparents and friends to enjoy the show. Please make sure students arrive at the Msgr. Cardelli Activity Center no later than 6:50 p.m. The show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. To keep things as organized as possible, we ask that you do not leave students unsupervised prior to the show or allow them to run around/play in the gym. Please also be patient and courteous when finding parking and seating; there is plenty of room for everyone.
Click here
to view a diagram of where classes will be placed during the show.
Students have been asked to dress in jeans and white t-shirts (plain preferred/no logo) with
ʼ50s-style accessories.
Example: black leather jackets, sunglasses, scarfs, letter-men jackets, bobby socks, etc. Please do not feel pressured to buy anything. The concert is strictly in the spirit of fun. If students do not have jeans please have them wear dark pants, uniform bottoms will work. Ms. Groman is truly a gift to our Music Department, and I am grateful for her hard work and dedication. Enjoy the show!
Time for the Fun Run
The annual
SIS Fun Run
will take place this Friday, May 17.
Click here
for the class schedule. Parents are welcome to attend to cheer on the runners. Please come by the office before the run to print a name badge.
Depending on the weather, the Fun Run may take place in the Msgr. Cardelli Center. Each grade level was assigned a
FUN theme
for the day of the event. On the day of the run, students can wear athletic gear—long basketball shorts are okay (no leggings)—and accessorize with their class theme. Thank you for your support.
2019 Fun Run Class Themes
TK/ Kindergarten: Rainbow Runners
Grade 1: Happy Hippies—Peace Out!
Grade2 : Crazy Campers
Grade 3: Monster University
Grade 4: Let the Fourth Be with You! All Things Star Wars!
Grade 5: Nifty Nerds
Grade 6: The Avengers
Grade 7: Beach Bums
Grade 8 Grade: Caritas Free Dress
Thank you to our 2018–2019 School Sponsors
On behalf of the school, I would like to thank our sponsors. Your generous donations have a dramatic impact on the school’s vision, ensuring we can continue to give our students the best education possible. This year through sponsorship we raised approximately $90,000. These donated sponsorship dollars go right towards what matters—academic excellence in Catholic education. Thank you again for helping make this school year such a success!
Click here
to view a list of the 2018–2019 School Sponsors. Sponsorship information for next school year can be found in the Sponsorship section below.
PEP Hours
Invoices for unfulfilled service hours were sent home through the Family Envelope last week. All balances due are to be paid to the office by Friday, May 17. If you have a question regarding the balance, please contact the school office on (925) 837-2977.
SIS PTG
I want to take a moment to thank and acknowledge the 2018–2019 PTG. I sincerely appreciate all the time and effort you have put into making this a successful school year. You have offered support and guidance that has strengthened the development of the school. I honestly cannot thank you enough! Thank you Thompson Family, Twelvetrees Family, Dillon Family, Smith Family, Gaber Family and Deviney Family.
Please join me in welcoming the 2019–2020 PTG Members!
President: Aaron and Denise Salyapongse
Vice President: Marty and Theresa Dillon; Justin and Cindy Walsh
Treasurer: Jasko and Jacqueline Korajkic
Secretary: Kevin and Meredith Norrett
I appreciate your willingness to get involved and I look forward to the year ahead!
God bless,
Maria Ward, Principal
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- Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert rehearsal 1pm/Spring Concert 7pm in the Cardelli Center.
- Friday, May 17 - Fun Run.
- Wednesday, May 22 - Band Concert 6pm. Come celebrate Ms. Crossen's last concert!
- Friday, May 24 - K, 1, 2 attend mass at 8:10am. 8th Grade's last carpool. Noon Dismissal.
- Monday, May 27 - No School in observance of Memorial Day!
- Tuesday, May 28 - Sponsor Family Info Meeting at 8am in the Hospitality Lounge.
- Wednesday, May 29 - K Field trip to Smith Family Farm, 8th Grade Dinner Dance.
- Thursday, May 30 - 8th Grade Graduation Mass 10am, Graduation Ceremony 5pm.
- Thursday, June 6 - Field Day 8:45am, 12pm dismissal.
- Friday, June 7 - Last day of school! All school Mass at 8:10am. Moving up ceremony at 10:00am.
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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 Grandfather of Christina Gard - William Gard Sr., the Grandfather of the Neves Family - Robert Jernigan, the Aunt of Fran and Tess DeMelo - Irma Chacon, the sister of Senora Casias - Beatriz Bravo, the grandmother of Kayla Numazu and close friend to the Coutches Family - Mark Tierney who recently went to Heaven. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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Our school supply kits are ready to go for next year! 1st Day School Supplies has all the name brand school supplies you need.
Click here
to order the exact supplies your teacher requested. Not bargain brands, the exact supplies from your teacher’s list! The deadline to order is June 30.
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Please check your Family Envelope this Wednesday for sponsorship opportunities for the 2019-2020 school year. Please reach out to the sponsorship team at
sponsorship@stisidore.org
if you have any questions.
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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. Parents please do not leave children
(all grades)
unattended prior to the show.
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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The students will run/walk on Friday, May 17th.
Parents are welcome to attend to cheer on the runners, please swing by the office prior to print a name badge.
Click here
for the class schedule. Each grade level was assigned a theme for the day of the event
(SEE BELOW)
. The day of the run students can wear athletic gear,
long basketball shorts are okay (no leggings)
and accessorize with their class theme. Thank you!!
2019 Fun Run Class Themes:
TK/ Kindergarten: Rainbow Runners
1
st
: Happy Hippies – Peace out!
2
nd
: Crazy Campers
3
rd
: Monster University
4
th
: Let the Fourth Be With You! All things Star Wars!
5
th
: Nifty Nerds
6
th
: The Avengers
7
th
: Beach Bums
8
th
Grade: Caritas Free Dress
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Thank you for your years of service to the SIS Band!
Ms.Crossen has been part of St. Isidore School for 41 years, serving as Band Director. Her deep love of music has inspired thousands of kids to read and play music.
Ms. Crossen is known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and love of all things Oakland A’s.
Her last band concert will take place on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m in the Bensen Center. We hope you can join us and invite any previous band members.
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Principal of Day is always a hit!
4th grader, Clara Peterson had a wonderful day serving as School Principal! Her day was filled with important meetings followed by a working lunch. A big
THANK YOU
to the Peterson Family for supporting this year's auction.
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Winston is one happy pup!
As you can see in the photo, Winston- the 2019 SIS Auction puppy is doing great. He has been busy growing, playing and enjoying his forever family, the Devotos in Kindergarten.
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Alumni News!
7 Carondelet student-athletes celebrated signing their National Letters of Intent last week. Their dedication to athletic, academic, and personal and team achievements represents the very best of Cougar Athletics.
Congrats to SIS Alumni, Alexandra Schwenger
for signing an intent to play softball at Eastern Nazarene College.
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The purpose of a
Sunshine Effort
is to offe
r
support for families in our community. The type of support varies on the circumstance ~ from an illness or a family member’s passing to welcoming a new baby. In any case, we offer to provide a little
“sunshine”
for the family by coordinating meals, transportation, or simply writing a kind note.
Click here
to view Sunshine Effort for the Bowes Family.
Thank you for supporting Mrs. Bowes during her post-operation recovery.
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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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Kindness Counts!
Thank you to the 1st grade parent volunteers who helped make 2nd Grade's Communion reception so special. It was a wonderful day for the students and parents.
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Please help me in congratulating our new
2019/2020 Student Leadership Team!
St. Isidore School Student Leadership 2019/2020
Facilitators: Mrs. Devine & Mrs. Lettire
8th Grade:
President, Leo Gallagher
Vice President, Kayven Upadhyay
Secretary, Sasha Kozimor
Publicity Leader, Gabrielle Navarro
Service Leader, Ava Reid
Spirit Leader, Manfredo Giammona
Ecology Leader, Audrey Bowes
Class Representatives, Fran de Melo, Buddy Smith, Dominic DeSmedt and Kaya Durkee
7
th
Grade
Service Coordinator, Alexander Ortiz
Spirit Coordinator, Madden Kratus
Ecology Coordinator, Allison Bowes
Class Representatives, Ana Senn, Samantha Pera, Murdoch DeLong and Amelia Bowes
6
th
Grade
Class Representatives, TBA, Will be determined in August
Flag Officers
, Brady Lyons, Aidan Wong, Nicholas Parker and Johnny Kirkman
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The last day for Library classes and book checkouts will be May 24th
. All books will be due that week as we see the students in the library. Balance owed letters will be sent home via family envelopes. The letter will state the book that needs to be returned or paid for by Field Day. If you have any concerns, please have your student stop by the library.
Thank you to the many parents who help in the library – we hope to see you back next fall!
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Easy Summer learning tips for parents:
A little bit of screen time is ok -
but too much screen time is not healthy. Monitor and limit screen time in the summertime just as you would during the school year.
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Field Day is Coming – June 6th, 2019!
Field Day on Thursday, June 6th, is the end of year celebration with lots of fun, sun and activities for the kids! Help us celebrate by volunteering your time while
earning PEP hours for the 2019-2020 school year!
Please
click here
to sign up. Make sure to sign up for your child's grade so we can ensure you will be placed in their area. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call, text or email the Field Day Chairs.
Paula Dalmada
pdalmada@outlook.com
or 760.415.0350
Please have your students wear their class color shirt. This enables volunteers, faculty, and staff to easily locate them throughout the festivities!
TK/Kindergarten: PINK
1st Grade: RED
2nd Grade: YELLOW
3rd Grade: ORANGE
4th Grade: GREEN
5th Grade: BLUE
6th Grade: PURPLE
7th Grade: BLACK
Office: STRIPES
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The Uniform Exchange could use some extra storage space for the summer. If you have room to store five or more boxes of clothes in June and July, please contact Sally Daly at
sallmatt@comcast.net
.
Also, the Uniform Exchange would appreciate your donation of any new or used document storage boxes or paper boxes with lids. If you can donate these types of boxes, please drop them off at the school office.
Please hang on to your gently used uniform items to donate to the Uniform Exchange. More information will follow as to when we will start collecting and which items will be accepted.
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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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If you haven’t purchased SCRIP yet this year you still have time. Please give it a try, you just may be hooked by the ease of ordering, receiving and using your SCRIP cards for everyday purchases as well as gift cards for kids, teens, graduates, and everyone else. FYI, Classic Designs $100 SCRIP cards will only be available for purchase until the May 23rd and will be delivered on May 30th. See’s Chocolates SCRIP has gone up by .50 and is now $21.00.
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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Sponsor families are still needed for the 2019-2020 School year. Please contact the Newcomers Committee at newscomers@stisidore.org if interested.
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