Resend - Christ the King School Newsletter - September 3, 2019
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We are resending this newsletter as a result of a system error. We appreciate the patience of all who did not receive the original mailing (may have gone to spam) and those of you who are now receiving it twice. Have a great evening!
Dear Christ the King Families,
Our theme this year rests with the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the virtue of unity. I truly believe what defines us best is our sense and belonging of
community
. Christ the King
community
is rich in tradition, steeped in culture, and blessed by a vibrant faith and palpable climate. We begin each day at morning prayer and assembly recognizing the power and blessings of a loving God. For without God we are not. In fact, it is God that has led us through a year of learning and discovery that has transformed the very essence of our time together.
Looking back there were many blessings, accomplishments, challenges, and successes over this past school year. We are blessed by our pastor, Father Paulson, who truly gets it. We are blessed by incredibly committed and gifted priests, sisters, parish, faculty, and staff members who serve our students and families with diligence, creativity, and good care. Parents and grandparents who lead by example and sacrifice their time, talent, and treasures to commit to Catholic education. In addition, a robust group of leaders, volunteers, stakeholders, and community members who work tirelessly for the health, wellbeing, and sustainability of our school. Yet, what continues to stand out most are our children, for without them there is no purpose, no ministry, no education, and no future.
This past school year we completed many projects, cleared up deferred maintenance issues, established a finance committee of talented and respected members that transformed the financial health and wellbeing of our school. The latter of which puts us in a great spot with regards to the long-term financial stability of our school where we landed in the black budget wise, and where a large endowment at the Diocese, through Wells Fargo Bank, now exists. In addition, we established sound financial internal controls and double custody measures with responsibility and foresight.
As an example, we are blessed with the highest elementary enrollment in our Diocese with a strong and longstanding education leading the way. We were good stewards of our resources and reached out to our local public school officials to apply for and receive Title 2 Funding to adopt a schoolwide Step Up to Writing Program that crossed curriculum and literacy, supported new teachers in clearing professional credentials through an induction program, and helped solidify professional development. In addition, we exercised new legislative Title 4 Funding to garnish schoolwide walkie talkies and safety supplies. Further, as a faculty, we disaggregated and collaborated on STAR testing data, and set aside time during the busy month of May to learn from each other with an onsite Ed Camp Forum; whereby best teaching practices and strategies were shared and disseminated.
Safety initiatives took the forefront this past year. Our schoolwide safety committee created a comprehensive emergency operation plan, and our faculty and staff participated in active drills and training. Of course, safety is not only physical but emotional, psychological, and spiritual, too. Thus, modern ways of working with our students with restorative practices, themes, and virtuous character traits are taught and expected.
In that vein, this past year we held an evening titled
Screenagers
with an expert panel leading the night on the realities and responsibilities of technology use in a modern and oftentimes complex society. We took vaping and drug awareness straight on with our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in supporting and preserving their bright futures.
This school year we hope to strike a balance for our students and families and bring folks in to discuss healthy habits that balance school, extracurricular activities, and life. Perhaps what I enjoyed most this past school year was building relationships with each of you, and especially moments like morning prayer and celebrating mass with our community each Friday. Witnessing the retreats, service projects, classroom lessons, traditions, Sacraments, events, and celebrations were awesome.
I feel truly blessed to be a member of this special community where people give without distinction, from the heart, and with generosity. Let’s stop for a moment and concentrate on our children. They are the best teachers of our faith as they lead us on rightful paths and inspire us each day in the ways of truth. What do they need most? They need God, they need you, they need us, and we need them.
I am hopeful that we can concentrate this school year on releasing capital toward modernizing technology in the classrooms. Whereby a committee will be established that includes many stakeholders to make sound decisions and recommendations for our student’s educational futures. I also believe we need to keep our eye on the ball regarding the importance of marketing and communications as an important tool toward staying healthy and viable as a school.
Lastly, Saint Don Bosco believed we should live by gentleness, courage, peace, and joy where he led those who needed his attention most in Turin, Italy. A simple and truthful quote from him reveals one of the greatest gifts we share at Christ the King Catholic School, “If we practice
charity
, every
community
will be a little heaven.” May Saint Don Bosco’s simple and profound statement surrounding
community
continue to inspire and enlighten our days.
Abundant blessings,
Joe Silveira
Principal
Christ the King Catholic School
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Please join us in praying for all families affected by Hurricane Dorian, for our families and friends, for the special intentions of our school and parish staff, for the needs and cares of others, and for all those who are suffering from illness, loss, loneliness or other challenges. May God keep us all in His tender and loving care.
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Tuesday, September 3
- Hearing Testing
Wednesday, September 4
-
All Student Emergency and Health Forms due.
12pm Minimum Day dismissal, CLUB CTK Slurpee Field Trip, Auction Meeting 7pm Media Center
Thursday, September 5
- Hot Lunch - Bean, Cheese, Rice Burritos (BCR's), Last day to sign up for CYO Basketball
Friday, September 6
- Dress uniform, Liturgy 8:00am Gr. 8 prep
Monday, September 9
- Father Daughter Dance Meeting, 7pm 6th gr. Classroom
Wednesday, September 11 -
Early Dismissal 2:15pm
Thursday, September 12
- Hot Lunch - McDonalds Hamburgers
Friday, September 13 -
Dress uniform, Liturgy 8:00am Gr. 4 prep, Gr. 8 Dance at Holy Rosary 7pm
Monday, September 16
- Religious Ed begins for non-CTK students 3:30pm
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Important!!
Please return any outstanding
Student Emergency Information Forms, Student Health Documentation
, or
Directory Forms
in your family envelope tomorrow, Wednesday 9/4. All emergency and health information is extremely important to your child's well being here at school!
Hot Lunch and Milk Tickets:
Be prepared ahead of time for hot lunch and milk/ice cream! In an emergency, we can fill them at the front window, but ordering ahead of time is best. Order forms are available
here
for
hot lunch
and and
here
for
milk/ice cream
. You can send your order in any time with your child or in your Family Envelope. Tickets will be filled usually the same day and sent home with your child. Please remember to check with your child for tickets at the end of the day.
Reading the Constant Contact through your email:
If you read this through your email be sure to load the entire newsletter. You will know you're finished if you see the blue school plaid at the bottom. Don't miss all the news!!
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Safety at drop of and pick up is of upmost importance to all of us at CTK. We cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to follow the guidelines we have set out. Please comply with the following no matter how tempting it might be to do otherwise:
- Always use the upper lot to drop off and pick up students. DO NOT use the small lot, drive in front of the church or up the service road off Brandon Road for any reason. In the afternoons St. Vincent de Paul is handing out food and vouchers in the small lot so there is a lot of traffic.
- Morning drop off begins at 7:50 with orange vested supervisors on the lower yard. If you are here before 7:50, you can keep them in your car or sign them into CLUB CTK. NO child should be on campus without adult supervision for any reason.
- If your child walks or bikes to school please time their arrival as close to 7:50 or later as possible.
- Friday Morning Choir at 7:30: Please ensure that your children have reached the front of the church safely and remain with them until school personnel arrive to open the church. Please keep in mind the safety of all students and resist the temptation to drive by church or to leave your children unattended. The few extra steps are always worth it!
- Please drive SLOWLY and CAREFULLY in the school parking lot during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. It is always important to pay attention to the crossing guard and signals near school. Small children can be hard to see in a crowded lot, so we ask that you be aware of their safety at all times. Also, when parking please pull forward to the front spaces, if available, and park facing the gym.
Our children are one of our greatest gifts; we appreciate your help in keeping them all safe!
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Tomorrow, Wednesday 9/4 CLUB CTK will be going for slurpees! This will happen between 2pm and 3pm. If your child is coming to CLUB and you want them to participate please complete the
walking permission slip
here
and send it along with
$2
for the slurpee.
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Support CTK by supporting Scrip! Purchasing scrip is an easy way to support the school!
Click here
for details on the program and step by step directions on how to sign up. If you have any questions please feel free to contact
scrip@ctkschool.org
We are in the midst of revamping our scrip program. You can order until this Thursday night for delivery of any physical cards next week on Wednesday, September 11th. Going forward we will follow the order Thursday for pickup the following Wednesday schedule. We appreciate your patience as we get things up and running!
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Just three more weeks until the
Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon fundraiser
on
Tuesday, Sept 24 at 10:00am!
This fun and active fall fundraiser raises money to pay for the science program for all grades, Camp Caritas for 7th grade, and technology upgrades in K - 8 classrooms. Last year our kids raised almost $45,000 for CTK!
We are excited that both
ONLINE and ENVELOPE pledges will begin next Tuesday, September 10
. Your child’s Pledge and Prize Envelope will be in next week’s Family Envelope, and the link to online giving will open. The Pledge and Prize Envelope is due WAJAT day, so kids have two weeks to get sponsors. Remember all donations are tax-deductible!
We need LOTS of volunteers to make this amazing event happen. Hours worked on the Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon count toward fundraising hours, plus you can cheer on your kids as you work. If you are interested in volunteering, click here:
https://signup.com/go/LTxOOsi
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Calling all Fellas and Dames!
The Roaring 20’s
is in full swing as planning for our annual CTK Auction is currently underway. Join us for our first auction meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th at 7pm in the Media Lab. All those interested in learning about the auction and/or are looking to get involved are welcome to join our meeting.
For immediate questions please contact Arlene or Matt Santos or Carolyn or Tim Della Maggiore at
auction@ctkschool.org
.
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We are still accepting registration for choir!
If your student would like to join choir please have them fill out the registration form and bring it to tomorrow's choir rehearsal. Click
here
for the registration form!
Tomorrow is minimum day
and so choir rehearsal will be from 12:20pm-1:00pm. Please, have your students pack a lunch or snack for before rehearsal.
Also, rehearsal is moving from the church to the 6th grade classroom!
Please, remind your students to meet outside the 6th grade classroom by the picnic tables before rehearsal. Parents may wait outside the 6th grade room for pick-up.
If your student is signed up for a choir hearing tomorrow, please remind them to stick around for a little after rehearsal. The times for each hearing will be posted outside the door.
If any parents are available to volunteer during our choir rehearsals, please let me know by emailing
thalsey@ctkschool.org
.
Thank you for your support of the choir program at CTK!!
Miss Halsey
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Mark your calendars for the annual CTK Father/Daughter Dance, coming up on November 2
nd
. Our first meeting will be Monday, September 9
th
in the 6
th
Grade classroom (7pm). Please let us know if you’d like to volunteer for this fun event. Volunteers needed to put together the popular raffle baskets, set up (on November 1
st
), and help out at the event itself. Lots of other opportunities too. Please contact Carie Ferreira McGrane (
carieferreira@sbcglobal.net
) or Laura Nunez-Galleno (
lnunezgalleno@yahoo.com
) if you have any questions or just come to our first meeting.
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Spirit-wear Sale now open until September 15th, don't miss your chance to buy some fun school gear! We have some new items, check them out here:
Proceeds go to Teacher Bonuses, Art and Garden Awareness....
The Parent Association is excited to announce Spirit-wear Sales for CTK Students and Family.
• Spirit-wear can only be purchased through an online store through September 15th and should be delivered in 3-4 weeks
• Adult and Child sizes are available, there are no returns or exchanges so please review the sizing charts on the website.
• Spirit-wear will not replace uniform requirements, but will share our school spirit outside of school and on the occasional free dress day.
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Monsignor Wade Golf Tournament
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Sign up for the 23rd Annual Monsignor Wade Golf Tournament at Contra Costa Country Club on Monday, October 21. Register for the event at
www.ctkgolf.org
.
Thanks to our new sponsor, Los Panchos, the Breakfast Burritos are back!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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Student Accident Insurance
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The Diocese partners with Myers Stevens Toohey to provide student accident insurance. This is totally optional. If you are interested, please stop by the School Office and pick up a form.
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CTK Faith Formation Opportunities
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The CTK Religious Education program is in need of catechists for all grades, 1 through 8. Being a catechist is a fun and rewarding vocation, and a great way to learn our faith at a deeper level. Classes for grades 1 through 5 are offered on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 3:30 until 5:00 PM. Grade 6 classes are held on Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:15 PM and 7th & 8
th
grade classes are held on Tuesday from 7:00 until 8:15 PM. Please consider this opportunity and get in touch with Deacon John to volunteer or to discuss the details of the program.
faithformation@ctkph.org
or (925) 682-2486, ext. 107.”
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Carondelet News for 6,7 & 8th Grade Families
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Conondelet's
2019-20 Admissions webpage
opened on Sunday,
September 1st
and includes all the necessary information to learn more about Carondelet and their admissions process. Please see the information below from Carondelet:
- Applications for 2020-2021 school year:
- Online applications are available starting Sunday, Sep. 1st. The deadline for early bird registration and pricing is Nov. 6th with a final due date of Dec. 6th.
- Ways to check out Carondelet - you can register for all events using the Inquiry Form on our Admissions Page:
- Shadow Visits (8th-grade only): Tuesdays between Oct. 1 - Nov. 19
- These fill up VERY quickly! If your daughter is interested, please be ready to RSVP on the 1st. We have a brand new format, so please visit our Shadow Visit tab for more detailed information.
- Admissions Information Night: Oct. 16th at 6:30 p.m.
- Open House: Nov. 17th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Campus Tours: Held monthly from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
- HSPT Prep Course:
- This course is designed for 8th graders to help prepare for the High School Placement Test in January. The course will demonstrate test structure, review content, provide time management tips, and give students the opportunity to practice their test taking skills. We will offer this prep course on Saturday, Dec. 14th, starting at 9am. Space is limited so please make sure to R.S.V.P after Sep. 1st by visiting our Testing tab. Both boys and girls are welcome!
We look forward to working with you and seeing your students at our upcoming visit! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!
Jessica Mix '99
Director of Enrollment
925.686.5353 x 367
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After School Opportunities
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Christ the King CYO Basketball.
For more than 20 years, The Christ the King Parish has participated in the Oakland Diocese CYO basketball season. The program is available for girls and boys in grades 3 through 8. To register, simply go to the Christ the King CYO website:
CTKCYOHOOPS.ORG
. There you will find a specific link to the organization's sportability page.
Registration is open through September 5, 2019.
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“Disney’s Frozen, Jr” After School Theatre Enrichment
Class Begins September 13th, 2019
Registration begins now! - Limited Spots Available
Who: Grades 2-9 Students from Christ the King School and Parish and Friends
are invited to participate in the class.
What:
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. A story of true love and acceptance between sis- ters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Audition materials can be found at
www.mtishows.com
.
When and Where:
Musical Theater will be held on
Fridays
(from 3:00-5:00PM) at Parish Hall Rooms A/B.
How:
If you are interested in having your child participate in Musical Theater with Phyllis Gurnett, please call (925)451-3027 or email
pgurnett6@aol.com
to inquire on availability or to receive a brochure.
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Click here
to view September's
Partners in Faith
and
click here
to view September's
Home and School Connection
.
These issues are filled with lots of interesting information!
If your child will be walking or biking off campus they must have a "Walk of Campus" form on file in the office.
Click here
for the form.
Order
Hot Lunch Tickets
here
and
Milk/Ice Cream Tickets
here
Renting St. Stephen's Hall:
Please
Click here
for more information.
Virtus Safe Environment Training
:
Click here
to access the online training site and
click here
for instructions.
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