St. Isidore School Newsletter😁

March 4, 2020 - Anchored in His Love

Integrity - St. Patrick & St. Bridget

Dear St. Isidore School Families,

“Thankful, grateful, and truly blessed”

SIS knows how to throw an auction, and Auction 2020 was no exception! On Saturday night, we came together to celebrate who we are as both a school and a community. Guests arrived looking totally radical, and the event looked totally gnarly. The bubbly flowed and bids were made. And, in the end, our children came out the winners! I am taken aback by your generosity and support, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart . Click here to view event photos.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers

Pulling off an event the size of the auction requires the work of many hands. I want to thank those who helped ensure a successful evening for our school. A special shout-out to our fantastic auction chair, Amy Barmby, and her crew of volunteers, especially Jessica Finan, Julie Reid, Alida Beilke, Brooke Corradini, Michelle Anderson, Karen Gustafson, Catherine Selway, and Rory Motas. I would also like to give special thanks to our awesome PTG: Denise Salyapongse, Meredith Norrett, Jacqueline Korajkic, and Theresa Dillon. I truly appreciate everyone's hard work and dedication. I am fully aware that many hours are spent planning, and time with your family is sacrificed for the betterment of our school. So thank you, thank you, thank you!

Spirit of St. Isidore Award – Drumroll, please

The first-ever SIS Spirit Award voted on by the SIS community was given at the auction on Saturday night to Paola McNamara. Paola has sons that graduated SIS in 2017 and 2019 as well as a daughter in sixth grade and a son in fourth. She has spent countless hours volunteering on campus and has lent her time and talent to serving as room mom, auction chair, School Board and Fish Fry chair. Paola, who is truly deserving of this award, represents the best of SIS. She is kind, compassionate, humble, giving, and hardworking. The award submissions were filled with wonderful tributes to Paola’s character, including the simple but accurate statement: “We are blessed daily by her selfless desire to give back.” Congratulations, Paola, and thank you for all you do! Paola and her family are pictured above.

Fund-a-Need 2020

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously on Saturday night to this year’s Fund-a-Need , T echnology. Our Fund-A-Need goal is to raise $155,000 to buy new iPads and Chromebooks for our students. As you know, today’s world is ever-changing, and providing our students with the tools needed to thrive is of the utmost importance. If you are yet to give and would like to do so, click here . As always, your generosity is appreciated immensely. Also, I encourage you to take a moment to view the Fund-a-Need video , which showcases some of our students rocking the classic ʼ80s dance moves.

Report Cards Go Home Today

Second-trimester report cards go home today. It’s important to review them with your children. Think of a report card as a conversation starter, a way for children to talk about how they’re doing, what’s easy or difficult for them, and how you can help them do better. Report cards need to be signed and returned by Thursday, March 5 (tomorrow) .

PEP Hours

Please note that we are now more than halfway through the school year. Each school family is responsible for 20 PEP (volunteer) hours to be completed by May 1, 2020 . Please take a moment to update your log sheet in the school office. To give you a better idea of what you have logged so far, the office recently tallied your hours on your sheet in a red pen. If you are in need of hours, please see the Volunteer Opportunities section listed below.

Save the date for this must-see film

On Tuesday, April 7, SIS will be showing the movie Screenagers: Next Chapter on campus. Screenagers: Next Chapter is the follow-up to the popular, award-winning documentary, Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age . The new film examines the science behind teens’ emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and, most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will view the movie at 1:30 pm in the Bensen Gym, and it will be reshown for parents at 6:30 pm. I strongly encourage you to attend this event.

Just a reminder that this Sunday is Daylight Savings and we will be springing forward. This Friday, March 6, afternoon dismissal will be Park-and-Pick-Up due to our annual student talent show. I wish you a wonderful rest of the week!

God bless,

Maria Ward, Principal

PS. SIS is truly the best place for children to grow and learn. Please help us spread the word by taking a moment to vote for SIS in 2020 Best of Parents’ Press Guide . Click here to vote.

Important Dates

Wednesday, March 4 - Report cards go home.
Thursday, March 5 - March b-day free dress. Fr. Moran's birthday.
Friday, March 6 - All school Mass (led by 4) at 8:10am. Talent Show at 1:50pm in the Cardelli Gym. Park & Pick up. K-7 Teacher Treat.
Saturday, March 7 - TK Teacher Treat.
Sunday, March 8 - Daylight Savings (Spring Forward).
Tuesday, March 10 - Lent Reconciliation for grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Lettire).
Wednesday, March 11 - Lent Reconciliation for grades 5 (Emery), 6, 7, 8.
Friday, March 13 - No School due to Diocesan Staff Day. Registration for the 20-21 School year begins.
Monday, March 16 - No School due to Pastor Holiday.
Tuesday, March 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Prayers

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 pray for the grandmother of the Chatman Family who is recovering from surgery. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.

Note from the Office

Registration is coming! Registration for the 20-21 school year will begin on Friday, March 13th. An email will be sent directly from the school with instructions on how to properly register your child/children for next school year. Please ensure you complete your registration on or before Friday, March 27th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office.

Auction News

A huge thank you to all who helped organize and plan our Forever Young Auction Gala, to all of the volunteers, to those who came and danced the night away, and to those who donated items and made bids. We are all grateful and blessed to have such a wonderful community come together for the kids.

For those who have not yet picked up your items, they are ready for pick up from Mr s. Motas’s office.

Last Chance Auction Sale is currently happening! There are remaining spaces for several parties and items that went unsold! Click here to view.

Mr Darnell has already placed the first order for upgraded tech with the money raised at the Auction! For those who weren’t able to attend the Gala and would still like to donate to this year’s Technology Fund A Need, please use this link .

K-7 Teacher Treats are this Friday the 6th from 5-7pm. The teachers will have the class attendee list, so no paperwork is needed. Please go to your child’s classroom for drop off and pick up.

TK teacher treat is this Saturday the 7th from 11:30am-1pm. The teachers will have the class attendee list, so no paperwork is needed. Please go to the TK for drop off and pick up.

Sponsorship

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.

Sponsor Shout Out: We’d like to give a big thank you to all the SIS Sponsors that made the Forever Young Auction a memorable evening! Your support is appreciated. We hope everyone had a blast going back in time to the 80s!

Message from the Bookkeeper

FACE (Family-Aid Catholic Education) Tuition Application for the 2020-21 school year is now available! FACTS is now the third party vendor used to process and analyze all FACE applications. When you go to FACTS online (if you have not created an account you will need to do so) you will opt in for your school and FACE for “Other organizations”. You will also need to check the box to select FACE. By checking the box, FACE will see your application. On-line applications need to be submitted to FACTS by March 15, 2020.

The BASIC fund also offers financial assistance! The Basic fund is open to families with at least one child who is attending private school for the first time. The earlier you apply the better your chances are of receiving a scholarship. Families applying for new siblings for the first time, must submit an application by March 18, 2020.

St. Isidore School Tuition Assistance Applications now available! Tuition Assistance applications for students, in Grades 1 through 8, for the 2020-21 school year will be available Wednesday, March 18 ^th . These are available on the school website and in the bookkeeper’s office. Please complete and return to the bookkeeper no later than Monday, April 20, 2020.

SIS Family Highlight

Welcome Baby Claytor! Congratulations to the Claytor Family on the birth of their baby girl. Reagan Elena Claytor was born last week and is doing great. Her brothers, Ashton (grade 3) and Donovan (grade 1) are giving her lots and lots of love.

Did you know?

SIS has talent! All are welcome to attend this year's SIS Student Talent Show on this Friday, March 6th at 1:50pm in the Cardelli Gym.

Annual Lenten Fish Fry

It's time for the annual St. Isidore School Fish Fry/Pasta Dinner and Bingo Night ! Please join us on Friday, March 27th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Cardelli Gym. This event is fun for the whole family and includes dinner and refreshments. Click here to purchase a ticket.

Challenge Success Tip of the Week

Make time for PDF: playtime, downtime, family time. Research shows PDF is critical for overall well-being.

Boy Scout News

It's Derby Time! Come and enjoy one of the Cub Scout's most beloved activities, the Pinewood Derby, this Sunday, March 8th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm in the Bensen Gym. Hear the roar of the engines as the cars race down the track. Who will be the Grand Champion? All fans are welcome to cheer on the racers at the Derby! If you are interested in joining the Cub Scouts, this is a great opportunity to meet some of the families and hear more about what the Scouts have to offer. Refreshments will be served. Any questions, contact Paola McNamara at paolamcnamara@gmail.com .

Cub Scouts Pack 804's Pinewood Derby

Sunday, March 8th from 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Bensen Gym

Performing Academy

Performing Academy in Partnership with St. Isidore’s presents The Wizard of Oz! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Wishing to return home, Dorothy begins to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way, she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them before the Wicked Witch catches up with them. Running Time: approx. 60 minutes, with no intermission. Featuring St. Isidore Performers! Link to Tickets : (be sure to purchase tickets for St. Isidore Performances).

SIS Parish Lenten Opportunities

Lenten Penance Service will be on Wednesday, March 11th, at 7pm . All parishioners are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for Easter. There will be several priests from around our Diocese available to hear individual confessions.

Stations of the Cross

During the season of Lent, there will be Stations of the Cross every Friday evening at 7pm.

Lenten Renewal

"Temptations and Opposition: Part of Our Spiritual Journey" will be conducted by Fr. Michael Moore of the St. Patrick Fathers. Fr. Michael will be leading two sessions each day on March 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th at 9am and at 7pm . Everyone is invited to attend these spiritual and enlightening discussions.

Teaching Mass Series

There will be a teaching Mass series to help us understand and prepare to celebrate Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. Fr. G will explain the various parts, symbols and traditions of each special communal liturgy. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, March 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Teaching Mass on Holy Thursday

Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:30 p.m. - Teaching Mass on Good Friday

Tuesday, March 31 @ 6:30 p.m. Teaching Mass on the Easter Vigil

Volunteer Opportunity

Father Frank's Kids Annual Summer Teen Mission Trip to Guatemala: For more information on this annual trip click here . There will be an information meeting held in the St. Isidore Room this Sunday at 7pm.

Scrip

Scrip News... Click here to order! Stock up on all your Spring favorites with SCRIP . Treat yourself to dinner out at the Cheesecake Factory or maybe catch a movie. Got a home improvement project in the works? Home Depot to the rescue. SCRIP offers a wonderful variety of options. Thank you for your support!