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St. Brendan Weekly Bulletin
March 30, 2022
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The mission of St. Brendan Catholic School, in partnership with parents and our parish community, embraces a Catholic Identity centered on the Eucharist to empower our students to act as Disciples of Christ, use their God-given gifts in service to the Church and community, and achieve academic excellence. |
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5th Grade students did a beautiful job leading Mass this past Sunday. |
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Dear St. Brendan families,
As a reminder, there is no school this Friday for a teacher accreditation in-service.
The soup supper will be followed by St. Stephen the Martyr Living Stations of the Cross.
Looking ahead to Holy Week, on Holy Thursday Father Wichert and the 8th grade students will lead the school in a prayer service at 8:45 a.m. in the church. On Good Friday, the 7th grade students will lead us in a living station of the cross at 9 a.m. in the church. Families are welcome to join us!
We have a NOON dismissal on Good Friday and there will be NO extended care in the afternoon. Noon is a significant time as it begins the three hours of Christ’s suffering on the cross. It is appropriate to observe the time from noon until Christ’s death at 3 p.m. All students and staff will exit the building to carpool in SILENCE at noon to observe this time.
We have a prayer request for our school community. The mother of Mrs. Compton, our 5th grade teacher, passed away this week. Our hearts and prayers go out to Mrs. Compton and her family during this difficult time. Thank you for keeping her in your prayers.
Blessings,
Catherine Shumate
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We will be using our weekly bulletin to communicate positive Covid-19 cases in our community.
Dashboard Update for the week of March 23 - 30
Positive Covid-19 Cases: 1 case
If Your Child Develops Symptoms, What Should You Do?
- Regardless of vaccination status, keep your child home.
- Students should have a COVID-19 test (rapid home test and/or PCR test) performed as soon as possible after symptoms present. The school can offer free testing to your child. Please call or e-mail Mrs. Murnane: secretary@school.saintbrendan.org to arrange for testing.
- Siblings of students that develop symptoms, or test positive, are encouraged to wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask (KN95) to school to prevent any potential spread in others grades/classrooms until COVID test results are available.
St. Brendan School remains committed to ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for our students, faculty, and staff. Please contact the main office if you have any questions or concerns.
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During Lent we are called to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here are some ways to focus on those aspects of Lent.
Prayer: Last Friday Pope Francis consecrated the world, but specifically Russia and Ukraine, to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Catholic News Agency has a great summary of why this was done and the different aspects of the consecration. If you’d like to read the consecration prayer, the Vatican Archives has it.
Fasting: Soup Supper sponsored by St. Brendan School on Friday April 8 th needs YOU! We are in need of people to bring soups and to volunteer for set up and clean up. This is a great opportunity to grow in community with the parish and be a positive witness of the school community’s commitment to Stewardship. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48a5a82ea4f94-soup
Almsgiving: Cross Catholic Outreach has many opportunities to help those less fortunate. They have programs for food, water, housing, education, vulnerable children, microenterprise, disaster relief (including a special fund just for the victims in Ukraine), and medical. The Rice Bowl is run through another organization, Catholic Relief Services, which provides assistance to those in need. Catholic Community Services provides assistance for those in our local community. St. Vincent de Paul Society also has local assistance programs. These are all great places to focus your giving during lent.
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Soup Supper hosted by St. Brendan School - April 8th
We need LOTS of soups! Please consider signing up to bring a family sized serving of your favorite non-meat soup. If you can’t drop it off at the Church kitchen, you can bring the soup (preferably in a crockpot or Instapot, but soup pots are OK too) to the school office and drop off at the end of the school day on April 8th and we will make sure it is delivered to the Church and your pot is available for you to pick up from the school office on Monday!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48a5a82ea4f94-soup
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Passion of the Christ
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish is putting together The Passion of Christ play this Friday and Saturday evenings. It is a great event (and free) to attend with kids to help them get deeper into the season of Lent. A few St. Brendan students are in the play this year, including Benjamin X. (7th) and Ethan X. (3rd). You can watch the trailer below.
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Class Picture Day
April 6th
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Class Photos are back!
It has been two years since we have been able to take a professional class photo. We are pleased to be able to do this once again. Class photo day will be next Wednesday, April 6th. Students need to be in full-uniform for the class photos.
Note: 8th grade graduation photos will be held on May 2nd.
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6th - 8th Middle School Dance
This Friday, April 1st
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St. Brendan School is excited to bring back middle school dances! Our first middle school dance of the school year will be this Friday, April 1st, in the school gym from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (please note that we do not have school that day). Due to the pandemic of the past two years, this will be the first middle school dance for all of the current middle school students! We are excited to provide them with this opportunity to socialize and dance in a fun and safe environment. This dance will be for St. Brendan middle school students only. The cost of the dance is ten dollars. Attire is casual (no high heels on the gym floor).
We are looking forward to a fun night!
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St. Brendan Students featured in
Archbishop Murphy H.S. Art Walk
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15 of St Brendan’s talented artists art will be sent to the high school Archbishop Murphy’s annual art walk. The event will be on the 9th of April from 5-7:30pm.
We invite families to attend the art walk and see St. Brendan work on display!
Here are the students whose work will be displayed:
Mackenzie Addis – K
Fox Weiss – K
Maximilian Dolenc – K
Thomas Shumate – 1st
Elise Schack – 1st
Carina Pioli – 1st
Annabelle France – 4th
Blake Douangphouxai – 4th
Renata Lopez Sanchez – 4th
Aubrie Weltzin – 6th
Katelyn Nguyen – 6th
Gemma Dickson – 8th
Kassidy Irish – 8th
Te’a Simonson – 8th
Raphael Rivera – 8th
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Spring Art Club Registration
Grades 5-8
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Art Club with by Mrs. van Eeden
Drawing and Sketch
We will look at how drawing promotes the study of proportion, form, light & shadow. We’re going to learn about the tools we use for drawing and methods on how to transfer images, drawing shape & contour, blending, and developing details in sketches.
Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Art Room
Dates: April 6 – May 25 (no class on May 20th /Easter Break)
Total # of Classes: 7 classes
Grades: 5th – 8th
Capacity: 20 students
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Save the Date: 8th Grade Play |
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The 8th Grade Play is a longstanding St. Brendan tradition.
Join us for two nights of laughter as the St. Brendan 8th Grade class proudly presents "The Importance of Being Earnest " – by Oscar Wilde.
This hilarious comedy is set in Victorian London, England providing fun for the whole family. Save the dates and come support the 8th grade students!
SAVE THE DATES
Wednesday, May 11 & Thurs, May 12
Location:
Church of the Living God
(located across the street from St. Brendan School)
19510 100th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
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Play Prop Donations Requested
Ms. Sims and the 8th grade class are in need of props (Victorian Era feel) for the 8th grade rehearsals and play. If anyone has items around their house that might make a good prop, please contact Ms. Sims: marys@saintbrendan.org
- Platter w/ Cucumber Sandwiches
- Book
- Cups
- Empty bottles
- Small Plates
- Platter w/Bread and Butter
- Bell
- Cigarette Case
- Business Card
- Teacup
- Notebook and Pencil (pocket size)
- Several Letters
- Glass of Sherry
- Watering Can
- Diary
- Business Card
- Hat
- Rose
- Watch
- Luggage
- Books
- Tied Letters
- Tea and cake supplies
- Cake
- Muffins
- Sizeable Handbag
- Bookcase with books
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8th Grade Play Volunteers Needed! |
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The 8th grade play is only 5 weeks away!
The two showings are the evenings of Wednesday May 11th and Thursday May 12th. We need your help to make it a success! If you have a love of theater or would simply like to help, we have quite a few volunteer opportunities.
This is open for parents of any grade.
We need:
* Carpenters * Set Decorators * Costume Coordinator
Prop Master * Ticket sales * Program & Advertising
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Supervisors at Rehearsal, * Stage and Green Room
* Hair & Makeup * Cast Party chair
If interested please contact Mary Sims at MaryS@school.saintbrendan.org
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Note that due to the school closure, there is no Lego Robotics this Friday!
The next sessions will be on Friday, April 8th. The updated trimester schedule can be found at:
Following are some highlights* from the last couple weeks.
- Discover Teams continue to build and share amazing creations together!
- Explore Team learned about pulling forces and took their coding up a notch!
- Challenge Team started building and coding with the new Spike Prime kits!
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Auction News - Reserve your Tickets Today |
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Lights, Camera, Auction is coming up in just over a month! The school’s largest fundraiser, the St. Brendan School Auction will be in-person on Saturday, April 30 at McMenamins Anderson School (18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011). Tickets are on sale now.
Purchase Tickets
RSVP by April 1st
Purchase your tickets here. Standard price is $90 and the Benefactor ticket price is $135. The Benefactor ticket gets you a bracelet for St. B unlimited beer and wine and helps pay for our wonderful teachers to join us free of charge.
Before You Bid
- Make sure all of your information is correct in the "my account" section and make sure the "email me when outbid" button is pressed
- Register your credit card in the "qcheck" link inside the auction website so you will be ready to bid!
- April 24th is the kick off to the Silent Auction. It will be up and available for you to bid all week long!
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St. Brendan Babysitter List |
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Please see below for our current St. Brendan babysitter list. If you know of any other students or alumni who would like to be added to this list, please reach out to christenl@!school.saintbrendan.org.
Student Name: Indie Fix
Parent Name: Story Fix
Parent E-Mail: storykempton@hotmail.com
Parent Phone: 425-289-9710
Age: 14
Experience: 2 years experience -Babysitter certification
Able to babysit: Infant/Baby and older
Rates: $10.00 for 2 children- rates negotiable for more
Contact: Please contact the parent/guardian first before arranging babysitting
Student Name: Lauren Fogliani
Student Phone: 425-420-8083
Age: 15
Experience: babysitting cousins, CPR training, enrolled in Health Studies program at AMHS
Able to babysit: Kindergarten and older
Rates: $15 per hour 1-2 children. $18 per hour for 3, $20 per hour for 4.
Contact: Please contact the student directly to arrange babysitting
Student Name: Mairead Mcguigan
Student E-Mail: maireadlmcguigan@outlook.com
Student Phone: 425-626-7470
Age: 16
Experience: Babysits for next-door neighbors, younger sister and younger cousins. Mairead has her drivers license and can drive to and from the babysitting job.
Able to babysit: Toddler/Potty-Trained and older
Rates: 1 child $12/hour, 2 children $16/hour, 3 children $20/hour, 4 children $24/hour
Contact: Please contact the student directly to arrange babysitting
Student Name: Theresa Myers
Parent Name: Jannine and Andy Myers
Parent E-Mail: Janninemmyers@gmail.com
Phone: 425-577-9597
Age: 12
Experience: Red Cross online babysitting course, responsible, enjoys entertaining kids
Able to babysit: Toddler/Potty-Trained and older
Rates: 1- $12, 2-$20, 3-$25
Contact: Please contact the parent/guardian first before arranging babysitting
Student Name: Sarah Warner
Parent Name: Eileen Warner
Parent E-Mail: enewarner@live.com
Phone: 206-795-6871
Age: 13
Experience: Sarah has 2 younger sisters that she babysits from time to time. Sisters are ages 10 and 8. She has taken the basic and advanced child care/babysitting classes offered by the Red Cross and is working on CPR/First Aid classes.
Able to babysit: Toddler/Potty-Trained and older
Rates: $7/hr for 1/2, $10/hr more than 2 while awake. $5/hr if kids are sleeping.
Contact: Please contact the parent/guardian first before arranging babysitting
Student Name: Benjamin Xavier
Parent Name: Denise Dhivyanathan
Parent E-Mail: denise.vidhya@gmail.com
Parent Phone: 408-646-5563
Age: 12
Experience: Has watched over brother (age 8)
Able to babysit: Kindergarten and older
Rates: $8 per hour, $4 extra per hour per child
Contact: Please contact the parent/guardian first before arranging babysitting
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Save the Date ~
Grandparents & Special Friend Day
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Each year, we hold a special celebration with grandparents and special friends of St. Brendan School students. This year, the event will take place on May 20, the Friday before first communion for our second graders.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Friday, May 20, 2022
Grandparents & Special Friends will have the chance to see special presentations, meet the teachers and staff, tour the school and book fair, and spend time with their grandchild(ren) or student friend.
Invitations will be mailed in April. Please complete the invitation guest list found in today's Wednesday envelope.
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Rice Bowl's Lenten program is an opportunity for families to join together in as a community to participate in the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Through Rice Bowl, CRS provides families resources to strengthen their faith while learning ways to fight food insecurity around the world.
Along with with resources for prayer, fasting and learning, Rice Bowl has a recurring fundraising component. 75% of donations raised though this go to funding Catholic Relief Services’ agriculture, health and educational projects overseas. 25% is distributed as grants in Western Washington for local anti-hunger projects.
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April Birthdays
Happy Birthday to:
4/1 Shanell Leatha 1st Grade
4/1 Carter Najour 7th Grade
4/3 Zaki Miller-Alghizi 1st Grade
4/4 Calloway Kerber PreK
4/4 Mary Warner 5th Grade
4/6 Simona Margarint 4th Grade
More birthdays will be announced in the next Weekly Bulletin
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The lunch menu is located on the school website and will be updated monthly. You can reference it here: Lunch menu.
Lunch this Week:
Thursday 3/31: Uncle Peteza's Pizza
Friday 4/1: No School, No Lunch
Monday 4/4: Cheesy Lasagna
Tuesday, 4/5: Chicken Sandwich w/Smiley Fries
Wednesday 4/6: Baked Potato w/Toppings Bar
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Who do I contact for questions?
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School Carnival Donations Wanted |
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The 8th grade students and parents are excited to host the Carnival on May 27th. Back by popular demand will be the kid “Garage Sale”, but we need your help! Starting in April, we’ll be collecting the following items: gently used books, new or gently used toys, games, art supplies, stickers, and small clean stuffed animals (Beanie Babies are a favorite). We will also collect items to use as prizes at booths (think party favors). We appreciate any donations for this fun school event. Donations can be dropped off in the carnival box just outside the main office.
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Volunteers Wanted to Mow the School Grounds |
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Our Facilities Supervisor, Isaac Anderson, is looking for parent volunteers to help mow the school grounds this spring - 2 days each week. Volunteers can use a walking mower or a riding mower (if they have experience). Volunteers will mow the lawn in front of the school and on the school field. Please contact Mr. Anderson if you can volunteer for one or more days and he will work out a schedule with you: facilitiessupervisor@saintbrendan.org. |
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Summer Camp at St. Brendan School |
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Overtime Athletics (OTA) Summer Camp Registration is open!
St. Brendan School Families receive $50 off per week 😊.
Discount Code is: SB Family 22
Contact Information
Sean Myler
Overtime Athletics Seattle
Franchisee Owner/Operator
Direct: 206.305.0869
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CYO Track & Field Registration |
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Track and Field Registration is open for students in K - 8th grades.
Standard Registration
03/09/22 through 04/20/22
$35.00 (K-3rd) $65.00 (4th - 8th)
Late Registration
04/21/22 through 05/05/22
$45.00 (K-3rd) $95.00 (4th - 8th)
Season Meets:
Preliminary Meet:
May 7th
Relay Meet: May 14th
Qualifying Meet:
May 21st
8th Grade Pentathlon:
May 22nd
Championship Meet:
June 4th
To ensure proper coach player ratio, volunteer coaches will be needed please contact Track and Field Coordinator with questions about coaching opportunities. All players and coaches will need to register using Team Sideline Website ( https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/seattlecyo/home).
CYO Track and Field Coaches Needed
Do you need volunteer hours? You could receive up to 20 hours for CYO Athletics. Do you like to encourage children to live healthy lifestyles? Be an assistant track coach for grades K-8th!!
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Congratulations to the 5th grade volleyball team on a back and forth victory against St. Joseph this past Sunday. The Irish are now 5-0 on the season with one more match to go.
CYO Volleyball
5th Grade Girls Schedule
Sat 4/2, 9:00 AM vs. Villa Academy
6th/7th Grade Girls Schedule
Sat 4/2, 11:30 AM vs. ICOLPH
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Archdiocese of Seattle CYO Summer Camps |
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Registration for Camp Don Bosco is now open. Resident and Day programs will operate with the most update to date guidance provided from the State and County. Our number one goal is and always will be the safety of our campers. Camp Hamilton programs are still being worked on and will be offered based on staffing availability. |
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Camps Hosted by Catholic High Schools |
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Our local Catholic High School host Summer Camps for athletics, arts, and academics. Check out these websites for more information:
Bishop Blanchet High School: https://www.bishopblanchet.org/camps
Holy Names Academy: https://www.holynames-sea.org/athletics/summer-camps/
O'Dea High School: https://www.odea.org/athletics/summer-camps/
Seattle Prep: https://www.seaprep.org/summerprograms/summerprep
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Thank you to all our parent volunteers! Please remember to log your hours following service.
Each two-parent household is required to do 45 hours and each single-parent household is required to do 30 hours. If you need help finding volunteer opportunities, please contact the Parent Club. If you do not fulfill the volunteer hours, you will be assessed $20 per hour.
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Calling All Vendors
Craft Fair Applications Now Open for 2022
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Applications for the 2022 Holiday Craft Fair are being accepted now through June 1, 2022! The 2022 Holiday Craft Fair will be held November 12th. The application can be found at our website:
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Free upright piano. Good condition, but could use a tune up. Contact secretary@school.saintbrendan.org if you are interested. |
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Lent Calendar
Archdiocesan Lent Recourses: https://archseattle.org/lent
TONIGHT: Wednesday, March 30 – Fish Fry (6PM) | Lenten Adult Education (6:30PM)
Additional Confession Times during Lent
• Saturday, April 2 from 6:30PM-10:30PM
• Friday, April 8 from 4:30PM-6:30PM
• Saturday, April 9 from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Knights of Columbus - College Scholarship Program
The Knights of Columbus are granting two $1,000 college scholarships to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a post-secondary Education Program. Applicants must be registered members of St. Brendan Parish or have a father or grandfather that is a current or deceased member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6686. Applications can be found in the main school office, or at the parish office. Applications are due March 31, 2022.
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Friday, April 1st - No School - Teacher In-Service
Middle School Dance, Grades 6-8
Friday, April 1st
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
St. Brendan Gym
Class Photo Day - FULL UNIFORM
Wednesday, April 6th
First Thursday Free Dress
April 7th
6th Grade Leads Mass
Sunday, April 10th, 10:00 AM
Holy Thursday
April 14
Good Friday - Noon Dismissal
NO PM EXTENDED CARE
Stations of the Cross
April 15
Progress Reports
April 15
Easter Sunday
April 17th
Easter Break - No School
April 18 - 25
Please note the following calendar changes:
- Friday, April 1st: No School
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Monday, April 25th: No School
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