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St. Brendan Weekly Bulletin
January 26, 2022
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The mission of St. Brendan Catholic School, in partnership with parents, is to empower our students to act as leaders and Disciples of Christ, use their God-given gifts in service to the Church and community, and achieve academic excellence.
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Pre-K students enjoying their books during their library specialist time. |
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Dear St. Brendan families,
Our next St. Brendan Parent Club meeting is tomorrow, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. ALL parents are members of the St. Brendan Parent Club and are invited to attend! The goals of the Parent Club are to build community and to help organize fundraising efforts to support the school. At tomorrow's meeting, we will share important information and upcoming events. Not only will you learn important information by attending this meeting, you will also receive one volunteer hour AND a free dress pass for your student(s) for on Tuesday, February 8th. We look forward to seeing many of you at the Zoom Parent Club Meeting tomorrow night!
Time: Jan 27, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 890 2104 2508
Passcode: 083433
Our students lead Mass during the school week on Fridays, and now we want to extend our student-led Masses to one Sunday a month for the whole parish and school community. This is one of the ways we are working towards community building and engagement. One class each month will do the readings and will also sing at Mass with a student-only choir. 3rd grade gets to be our first class to participate this Sunday, January 30, at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Read the bulletin below for more details.
Blessings,
Catherine Shumate
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Re-Enrollment for 2022-23 School Year
Deadline Approaching
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We are excited to share St. Brendan Catholic School has partnered with SchoolAdmin, a student enrollment management system. Please reach out to the main office if you have any questions about reenrolling through the new system.
Returning Families: your re-enrollment information was emailed. Look for an email with the subject, “Accessing St. Brendan Catholic School’s Online Parent Portal.” Please read it and follow the directions to complete your re-enrollment process.
Applications for siblings new to St. Brendan Catholic can be completed following re-enrollment of current student(s). These would be siblings that are new to preschool, pre-k, kindergarten or transferring into 1st – 8th grade. Click the link at the bottom of your family’s SchoolAdmin account that says, “Add a new student – Prospective students who have not yet applied” and complete the steps. Acceptance notification for new students will be emailed early March.
Re-enrollment schedule and rates (per family) are as follows:
Register between 1/13-1/21 $200 re-enrollment fee
Register between 1/22-1/28 $250 re-enrollment fee
Register after 1/28 $300 re-enrollment fee
We encourage families to enroll early to prevent being placed on our waiting list. We do have a few waiting lists that we expect could carry over to next year.
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Reminder: Parent Feedback Survey.
This parent survey is your opportunity to provide feedback on how St. Brendan Parish School is achieving our collective mission. We will also use the data as we go through the accreditation self-study, examining the program and determining target goals for the next years. The survey is below and we encourage you to provide your feedback by completing it. It might be helpful to review the Strategic Plan Goals prior to completing the survey. Any parent who completes the survey can earn 1 volunteer hour. Thank you for your continued partnership.
Blessings,
Catherine Shumate
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Was one of your New Year resolutions to dig deeper into your faith? St. Brendan has a few different opportunities to help you with that! St. Brendan has a men’s group, “BBQ, Beer and Brothers” which meets once a month on the third Thursday at 6:30 PM in the Church Narthex. This group provides not only fellowship with other Catholic men, but also an opportunity to learn more about your faith, and how to be a better husband, father, and man through talks and testimonials.
St. Brendan also has a renewed Women’s group which will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Church Narthex at 6:30 PM. This new Women’s group has chosen St. Joan of Arc as their patron! An inspiring patron for Catholic women. The women’s group will also give opportunities for fellowship and faith building. Come check it out at their first meeting on February 10th!
Did you know Father Wichert and our own Music/Religion teacher Miss Sims have their own show? They, along with parishioner and Parish Council member Dale Garrett, produce a lively and informative monthly (approximately 1-2 times a month) show called, “Evangelizing with Coffee and Donuts”. You can find this show through the parish website, the parish Facebook page, and on their own YouTube channel. They discuss a variety of topics including timely social issues, feasts and saints, and church practices. Check it out!
In honor of the new Womens’ Group at St. Brendan:
Powerful Prayer to St. Joan of Arc
In the face of your enemies, in the face of harassment, ridicule, and doubt, you held firm in your faith. Even in your abandonment, alone and without friends, you held firm in your faith.
I pray that I may be as bold in my beliefs as you, St. Joan. I ask that you ride alongside me in my own battles. Help me be mindful that what is worthwhile can be won when I persist. Help me hold firm in my faith. Help me believe in my ability to act well and wisely. Amen.
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Student-Led Mass this Sunday, Jan. 30th |
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One of the ways we are working towards community building and engagement at St. Brendan is school-led Sunday Masses. One grade each month will do the readings and will also sing at Mass in the student-only choir during a Sunday Mass. 3rd grade gets to be our first class to participate this Sunday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m.! We are asking all third graders to attend the 10:00 a.m. Mass to participate in a 3rd grade student choir.
We recognize some of our families belong to some of our neighboring parishes, however, we are asking that you attend Mass at St. Brendan that Sunday so that your student is able to participate with their classmates.
This will also be a Mass Uniform Weekend for the whole school in honor of kicking off the 2022 Catholic Schools Week. Any student who wears their uniform to Mass this weekend will earn a free dress day on Valentine's Day, February 14th.
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Daughter Dance - Saturday, Feb. 26 |
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Student Store Valentine Candy Grams |
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Send a friend or Staff some “love” this
St. Valentine’s Day!
Your message will be delivered by
Student Store on 2/14/2022.
Send cash or check to the office
c/o Student Store – Theresa Loughlin
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February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to:
2/1 Gemma Dickson 8th Grade
2/1 Maximilian Dolenc Kindergarten
2/2 Andrew Van Hollebeke 2nd Grade
More birthdays will be announced in the next Weekly Bulletin
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Hello from the St. Brendan School Lunch Program!
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 1/27: Uncle Peteza's Pizza
Friday: 1/28: Mac N Cheese
Monday: 1/31: Grilled Chicken w/Pita and Hummus
Tuesday: 2/1: Chicken Nuggets w/Smiley Fries
Wednesday: 2/2: Baked Potato w/Toppings Bar
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Who do I contact for questions?
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Part-Time Lunch Assistant Job Opening
St. Brendan Catholic School has a job opening for a part-time lunch assistant. We are looking for a passionate, caring individual who wants to be part of our faith-filled school community. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, we are accepting applications. Please e-mail Mrs. Shumate for more information: catherines@school.saintbrendan.org.
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Student Store Cancelled for January
Spirit Day still on this Friday
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The Student Store is cancelled for the month of January. The next Student Store will be Friday, February 25th.
We will still have Spirit Day this Friday, January 28th. Students can wear their St. Brendan Spirit Wear or CYO Jersey in place of their uniform. Uniforms, including bottoms, cannot be replaced with non-uniform clothes such as leggings, jeans, or other non-uniform clothing. If students are not wearing Spirit Wear, they must be in uniform.
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Catholic Schools Week - NEXT WEEK! |
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National Catholic Schools Week 2022 is January 30th - February 5th. A tradition this week is to dress up in a different theme each day. The Student Council has planned the following Dress Up days:
Monday- Celebrate Vocations
Theme: Superhero Day
- Dress as your favorite superhero. No weapons.
Tuesday- Celebrate Parents
Theme: Pajama Day
- wear your favorite set of pajamas and bring a stuffed animal (choose carefully and don’t bring any valuable animals). Do not wear anything that is not school appropriate.
Wednesday- Celebrate Students
Theme: Wacky Wednesday
- wear anything wacky! You can wear wacky hats, wacky clothes, do your hair wacky, wear two pairs of different shoes, mismatching colors, etc.
Thursday- Celebrate Teachers
Theme: Famous Person/Character Day
- Dress up as your favorite person or character from movies, books, TV shows, video games, etc. Make sure your costume is SCHOOL APPROPRIATE and no weapons.
Friday- Celebrate the Community
Theme: Class Color Day
- Wear something in your class color – shirts, hats, socks, headbands, etc.
What is National Catholic Schools Week? Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2022 is January 30 – February 5. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2022 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” St. Brendan School will observe the annual celebration week with an Open House and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, we focus on the value Catholic education provides to our young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
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Buy Lunch for a Teacher or Staff Member
Parent Club - Volunteers Needed
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The Parent Club is so grateful for the work of our teachers, specialists, staff, and maintenance teams. Their commitment to serve the mission of the school, our students, and our families is truly inspirational.
As part of Celebrate Teachers/Staff during Catholic Schools Week, our goal is to provide every teacher/staff member with a lunch next week. The teachers/staff have selected items from five restaurants: Red Robin, Panera Bread, Jimmy John's, Chic fil-a, and Chipotle. We are seeking volunteers to purchase and delivery a lunch next week.
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Teacher Wish Lists
Thursday, February 3rd will be "Celebrate Teachers & Staff" during Catholic Schools Week. If you are looking for additional ways to support our St. Brendan teaching staff during Catholic Schools Week, here are some of their wish lists for the classrooms. Be sure to use AmazonSmile for all your Amazon purchases: smile.amazon.com/ch/91-0805463. If your teachers are missing from this list, you can ask them if they have any classroom wishes. Thank you for your consideration!
2nd Grade, Mrs. Weatherbie
· 2 Q-Bitz SOLO (Mindware)
· Pattern Play 3-D (Mindware)
· Gift certificates for: teacher Pay teacher, Amazon
- Teachers Pay Teachers and gift cards
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The Middle School Students will be participating in St. Brendan’s first Invention Convention this year, and we need your help! Students are inventing something that a) solves a problem and b) serves a purpose, and we would love for you to judge! We will be awarding First, Second, and Third prize overall winners as well as an overall winner by grade level.
No prior judging experience required! Judging projects works best with adults from diverse professional backgrounds, so if you’re willing to judge, please consider helping out. We are looking for community members willing to come and spend some socially-distanced time with our students who will be presenting their projects to parents and students alike. The Invention Convention will be on March 3rd for parents (1:15-2:50) and March 4th for students (9:45-12:00). If you can judge during either of these times or both of these times, please reach out to Mr. Langston (timl@school.saintbrendan.org). If you are able to judge, there will be a Zoom training session prior to the Convention so you’ll know what to expect.
Thank you!,
Mr. Langston
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Elective Teachers Wanted for 3rd Trimester |
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Greetings St. Brendan Families! The Middle School Team is currently looking for some awesome parents/volunteers to teach electives this year (Fridays from 2:00-2:50; if we don’t have a Friday, or if there is an early release, there will not be an elective that day). We have had amazing electives in the past like Strategy Games, STEM, Chess, Horticulture, Drama, Cooking, Fine Arts, Spanish, Legos/Robotics, Web Design, Guitar, Gardening, etc. We are always open to new and exciting offerings for our students, so we are absolutely willing to bounce around ideas if you are interested. (We have had a particular interest in a St. Brendan Newspaper Elective for Trimester 3, so if you are able to offer this, the students would be thrilled!)
Currently we are looking to schedule our final elective offerings for Trimester 3. If you are willing to teach a course to our amazing Middle School students or if you have a lead you can help contact, please let me know. This is a truly unique and fun way for us to reach out to our school community and beyond, so please help if you can. Elective teachers will also receive volunteer hours for their service to the school. Our middle school teachers and students appreciate your assistance with this.
Thank you!,
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Invention Convention Judges
3rd Trimester Elective Offerings
Parent Ambassador at Mass this Weekend
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2nd Trimester Lego Robotics Club News |
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- If you haven't yet, please submit your registration fee to the front office or in the Wednesday envelope for Winter Lego Robotics. The dues are as follows:
- Discover (PK, K, and 1) - $90
- Explore (2nd and 3rd) - $100
- Challenge (4th through 8th grades) - $110
- It's not too late to volunteer for Lego Robotics! Enthusiasm for the club remains high, so any additional help is much appreciated! As a reminder, volunteers this winter will get one registration fee waived! Please e-mail Robotics@school.saintbrendan.org for more information.
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Auction Procurement Drop Off |
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- Family Procurement Deadline is February 15th
The first drop off is Monday, February 7th from 3:30-5:30pm at the school carpool area!! Please bring your item(s) along with a filled out procurement form.
The next two drop off dates are 2/16 and 2/28 at the same time and place as the first one.
The auction is Saturday, April 30th. Stay tuned for ticket and event information. Thank you!
EVERY Family (K-8th) is required to make a $175 donation in goods or services to the Annual School Auction.*
This donation can be a tangible, physical item that has been purchased. It can be gift certificates for items or services, or it can be a service that you, the family, provide. You are not limited to $175! Many families choose to donate either a single item or multiple items totaling well over $175, but $175 is the minimum. We also ask you to refrain from donating any clothing unless it is sports memorabilia or previously approved by an Auction Chair.
*Families who selected to Buy Out of the Parent Club fundraising do not need to procure an item for the auction.
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Open House - Going Virtual!
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Our Open House will be moved to a virtual offering in which we share videos and information for prospective families online.
For current families, in lieu of attending the Open House, we invite current students to attend Church the weekend of January 29th - 30th. We will make that weekend an additional Mass Uniform weekend to earn a FREE DRESS day the following month on February 14th. The 3rd grade class will be leading the 10 AM Mass on Sunday, January 30th.
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Provide a Parent Testimonial and
Earn Volunteer Hours!
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Parent Testimonials for our Admissions Season
We are looking for parents to create videos or testimonials to share the news about our wonderful school and community. Parents can earn 5 volunteer hours if they make a testimonial video (1 minute or less) about their experience at St. Brendan Catholic School. They can earn 1 hour if they provide a written testimonial and a family photo. The videos and testimonials will be shared on our website and on social media to help promote our school to prospective families for the upcoming school year. Some things to note:
- Videos should be shot landscape (horizontally) with good lighting and audio. Cell phone, tablet or computer camera works great.
- Testimonials need to be completed by the fourth week of January
- The video can be one parent, both parents, or the whole family. If children are in the video, please have them in full uniform.
- Testimonial format:
- Introduce yourselves
- Tell what grade(s) your students are in
- Describe why you choose St. Brendan School and what you like most about St. Brendan School (i.e. faith, teachers, community, friends, extracurricular activities and clubs, etc.). A specific example to go along with your favorite thing about the school is encouraged.
- Students can also make a video of their favorite thing about St. Brendan School for 1 additional volunteer hour. Please make sure students are in full uniform and encourage them to add some detail.
- Videos and/or Testimonials due to Mrs. Lambert by January 28th
Contact Christen Lambert for more information:christenl@school.saintbrendan.org.
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CYO Volleyball Registration |
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Registration is now open for 4th through 8th grade Spring Volleyball. Season matches will begins February 26th and run through April 3rd with tournaments from April 6th through May 1st (5th -8th grade) 4th grade season will be February 17th and end April 10th. 4th grade is coed teams. We will try to start practice the week of February 7th but players must be registered through the Team sideline website prior to attending practice. All players interested are encouraged to register early as teams have to be registered by January 21st.
Standard Registration
January 21st through February 3rd
$110.00
Late Registration
February 4th through February 25th
$125.00
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Free Piano
A parishioner has a free Kawai Piano they are looking to donate. If you are interested, please contact the School Office and we will put you in touch with the parishioner.
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Mid-Year Parent Survey
Please Complete the Survey if you have not done so yet.
Current Family Re-Enrollment
Now - January 28th
Re-enrollment instructions will be sent following the State of the School
Student Store Candy Gram Sale
Now- February 9th
1st Reconciliation for 2nd Grade Students
Saturday, January 29th, 9:30 AM
Virtual Open House
Sunday, January 30th
In lieu of an in-person Open House, prospective families should schedule a private in-person tour.
Mass Uniform Weekend for Catholic Schools Week
January 29-30
Attend Mass in your school uniform to earn a free dress day.
Catholic Schools Week
January 30 - Feb. 5
Dress Up Every Day!
Auction Item Drop Off
3:30-5:30pm at the school carpool area
Tuesday, February 8th
Parent Club Meeting Free Dress Day
If a parent attended the Parent Club Meeting on January 27th, their student(s) earn a free dress pass
Tuesday, February 8th
Valentine's Day
Free dress for those who wore their uniform to Mass during Catholic Schools Weekend
Mid-Winter Break - No School
February 18 - 22
Please note the following calendar changes:
- Friday, February 4th - full school day with 3:00 PM dismissal
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Friday, March 4th: Noon Dismissal (previously 12:45 dismissal)
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Monday, April 25th: No School
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