St. Isidore School Newsletter-May 9, 2018
Growing in Grace & Peace
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Compassion---Blessed Virgin Mary---Volunteer Week B
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
I’m sure most of you have heard about the recent tragedy that took place at San Ramon Valley High School. As a mother and an educator, I find stories like these absolutely crushing, and there are no words to express the sorrow felt throughout the community. Due to the ages of our students, we ask that you discuss and answer questions directly with your children at home. I ask that you keep the family, friends, teachers, and classmates of Ben Curry in your hearts and prayers at this time.
TEACHERS ARE ROCK STARS
This week is Teachers Appreciation Week! SIS is truly blessed to have so many fantastic teachers and staff who come to school each day with the primary goal of helping your children grow and learn. I know firsthand that teaching is more than a job—it is the desire to help children be the best they can possibly be. Teachers, I truly appreciate all you do!
LET’S GET READY TO RUN
Excitement is building for the third annual Fun Run, which will take place this Friday, May 11th. Students are allowed to wear athletic attire for the run (long basketball shorts are OK; NO LEGGINGS) and to accessorize with their assigned class theme. Click to view
class themes
and
run schedule.
Volunteers are needed for the day of the run;
click here
if you are able to help. As mentioned, proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the new blacktop, finishing the landscaping in front of the school, fixing the campus benches, and updating the remaining classrooms. Thank you so much for supporting this fundraiser!
SURF N TURF
Please join me this Saturday, May 12,
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at 6 p.m. at the Round Hill Country Club for the annual SIS Foundation Surf N Turf Dinner fundraiser. The SIS Foundation exists to benefit St. Isidore School families who need temporary tuition assistance due to significant hardship.
Click here
to purchase tickets to this fun event.
“BEING A MOTHER IS LEARNING ABOUT STRENGTHS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD”
Our May Crowning Mass last Friday was a beautiful start to the month of May and a lovely tribute to Mother Mary. With Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 13th we continue to celebrate moms and all they do for us.
Mothers are the women who guide you, encourage your dreams, and believe in you even in the moments when you don’t anymore.
They inspire you and love you unconditionally. A mother can take many forms; some are given to you at birth and some come into your lives just when you need them most. All are equally amazing. I wish all the moms a wonderful and special day!
This Friday,
May 11th dismissal will be at 12 p.m
., and there will be
NO CARPOOL due to a funeral
. Please pick your students up directly from their classroom. Have a safe and happy weekend!
God bless,
Maria Ward, Principal
St. Isidore School
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Monday, May 7th
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Friday, May 11th
- Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 10th -
Spring Concert 7PM
Friday, May 11th
- Fun Run and
12PM Dismissal
Sunday, May 13th
- Happy Mother's Day!
Tuesday, May 15th
- Feast of St. Isidore Mass 8:10AM
Thursday, May 17th-
Band Concert 6PM
Friday, May 18th
- Mass for grades K,1,2 / 8th grade car wash 11AM-1:30PM
Friday, May 25th
- Last 8th grade carpool and
12PM Dismissal
Monday, May 28th
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No school due to Memorial Day
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Please pray for all those who are suffering from illnesses, especially , the Vitzthum Family's uncle-Brad Goforth, Rita Edwards and Mrs. Bowes. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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Hey Parents,
Don’t forget to order your child’s supply kits from
1st Day School Supplies!
You can make your purchase right now by clicking the link below. Deadline to purchase is
June 30th.
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Book Exchange (May 29-31)
The annual SIS Library Book Exchange is coming! Mark your calendars for May 29-31. More info to follow in the coming weeks! Check Sign Up Genius for volunteer opportunities.
Library Closing (May 25)
May 25 will be the last day the library will be open for classes. Thank you so much to all of the dedicated mothers and fathers who came to help in the library this school year. We appreciate you so much! Please come back next year!
Reading Olympics 2018-
Just a reminder that we are in our final heats! Each of the next weeks is critical! Read on to discover what took place during Week Seven!!!
Week Seven:
Gold: Grade 5
Grade 5 High Readers: 5D-Tadhg Murray / 5L- Leighland Tucker
Silver: Grade 4
Grade 4 High Readers: 4G- Cade Dunn / 4J- Marnie Desmond
Bronze: Grade 3
Grade 3 High Readers: 3G- Anissa Caritan-Davis / 3M - Tessa de Melo
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The Annual Spring Concert will be held on
Thursday, May 10th at 7PM
in the Cardelli Activity Center. There will be an open dress rehearsal that day at 1:00 p.m.
General attire:
loose board shorts, summer t-shirts, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, sneakers, jeans, khaki pants/shorts, summer tops and skirts, and appropriate sundresses and long board shorts.
Not allowed:
Wetsuits, flip-flops, ripped jeans, athletic wear of any kind, Chubbies, leis, or coconut bras.
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The 8th graders annual car wash will be held on Friday, May 18th from 11AM-1:30PM. The proceeds earned from this event will go to support breast cancer and pancreatic cancer research. Come and support a good cause and leave with a clean car!
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The annual
SIS Fun Run
i
s up and RUNNING! The students will run/walk on Friday, May 11th. Each grade level was assigned a FUN 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.
Click here
to see the Fun Run class schedule.
Click here
to volunteer. Thank you for your support for this fun event!
GRADE LEVEL THEMES
TK- The Busy Bees
Kindergarten - The Farm Family
First Grade - Sea Creatures
Second Grade- Team USA- Red, White and Blue Runners
Third Grade - Bay Area Sports Pride
Fourth Grade - Hogwarts Wizards
Fifth Grade - Disneyland Riders
Sixth Grade - Superheros
Seventh Grade - Nerds!
Eighth Grade - Tourists
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The Uniform Exchange will accept donations for the summer event starting next week. Please drop off your items at the school office that meet the following conditions:
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UPDATE: Students can continue to wear the old logo next year,
so these items will be accepted.
• Donations should be recently WASHED and free of pet hair, lint, etc.
• Please NO torn or well-worn items.
• If the size is not visible on label, please mark the size on masking tape.
• All items should meet uniform requirements as listed in the handbook.
• We CANNOT ACCEPT non-uniform items or those from alternate vendors (e.g., Old Navy, Lands End, Gap, etc.). Please donate these items to Father Frank's Kids.
• The only exceptions to the above are for leggings, biker shorts, socks, and shoes. These items must be in excellent condition.
The Uniform Exchange Summer Event is scheduled for
Sunday, August 5 from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm
. All donations need to be received before this date.
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Foundation Surf N' Turf Dinner
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Join us for the 2018
Foundation Surf 'N Turf
Dinner on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Round Hill Country Club. Enjoy a Surf 'N Turf family style dinner and dancing with friends all while raising money for tuition for those families in need.
Click here
to register.
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Thank you for shopping with Scrip!
Click Here
for Order Form.
What is Scrip? How does it benefit SIS?
Click Here
for information on Scrip.
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Sponsor Families Needed!
The Newcomers Committee is looking for volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year.
Click here
for further information and to volunteer.
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Click
here
to volunteer for Field Day, 6/7.
If you are interested in being a
ROOM MOM
for the 2018-2019 school year please contact Rory Motas in the school office at rmotas@stisidore.org or (925) 837-2977.
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St. Isidore Church is putting together a
Pictorial Family Directory
!
Our last one was printed 10 years ago and our goal is to include EVERYONE! Sign up now at
sichurch.com
.
Photo sessions will be taken over the summer months. Photography Dates: May 1-5 in Youth Center, June 23-30 in Cardelli Gym, July 30-31 in Cardelli Gym, August 1-11 in Cardelli Gym.
Volunteers are needed to help during the photo days. Please contact Anita at
bondererfamily6@gmail.com
if you are interested in helping.
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Troops Direct Golf Tournament
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Troops Direct Golf Challenge
Troops Direct is a non-profit organization founded by a St. Isidore family that provides critically necessary equipment and supplies to our troops in harms way worldwide. To learn more about Troops Direct
click here
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The 5
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annual Troops Direct Golf Challenge will be held
Monday, June 11
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at
Blackhawk Country Club
. Come hang out with Navy SEALs, Green Berets and Marines. Grab some friends and register today for this great cause! Can’t make golf? Join us for the evening, which will include hosted cocktails, dinner and auction. Tee sign and Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Click here
for more information and to register!
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