St. David of Wales Catholic School

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Week of March 4, Vol 1, Issue 28

Dear St. David Families,

As we journey through the Lenten season and commence the third trimester, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this time. The third week of Lent offers us an opportunity to delve deeper into our spiritual practices, reflecting on the themes of repentance, forgiveness, and transformation. It's a time for introspection, a chance to examine our hearts and minds, and to renew our commitment to growth and renewal.

Similarly, the beginning of Trimester 3 marks a fresh start academically, presenting us with new challenges and opportunities for learning and personal development. As we embrace this new phase, let us approach it with enthusiasm, determination, and a sense of purpose.

In the coming weeks, I encourage you to take some time for quiet reflection, to nurture your spiritual well-being, and to support one another in our shared journey of faith and education. Together, may we continue to cultivate a community built on compassion, understanding, and mutual respect.

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our school community. May this season of Lent and the start of Trimester 3 be a source of inspiration and growth for us all.

Yours in faith,

Ms. Medrano

💎 SILENT AUCTION - 60th CELEBRATION

Get ready to bid for a cause! Our eagerly anticipated Silent Auction is just around the corner, promising an array of exciting items and experiences to enjoy while supporting our school community. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of bidding, laughter, and camaraderie. Stay tuned for more details on how you can participate and make a difference!

Buy your tickets today!

MANDATORY SPRING MEETING 🌷

Our mandatory spring meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:00 PM in Rose Mello Hall. This meeting is essential for all families as we will be discussing important updates, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in our school community. Your presence and participation are highly valued, so please make sure to mark your calendars and join us for this informative session. We look forward to seeing you there!

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS 👍🏽

Are you looking to fulfill some of your hours during the school day? If you have a day off here and there during the work week, you are welcome to sign-up for one (or more) of our recess or lunch duties! There are 2 slots for each "shift" so you can grab a buddy to volunteer with you or get double hours and recruit someone! Thank you to the parents who have volunteered throughout the year and for the parents who suggested doing a sign-up genius!

Sign-Up for Yard Duty

There are other opportunities for volunteering as well! If you are interested, please contact the individual directly:

Spring Cleanup - help clean out PreK and school storage spaces, bwilkens@csdo.org
Marketing Projects - help create brochures and other marketing materials for our school website or for physical distribution - mmedrano@csdo.org

ROSE MELLO HALL ENTRANCE FUNDRAISER💵

Join us in transforming our community space by replacing our older black iron gate with modern glass doors! Your support will not only enhance the aesthetics of our building but also significantly improve energy efficiency, helping us maintain a comfortable temperature while reducing our environmental footprint. Let's come together to create a welcoming and sustainable environment for all.

Thank you to our donors for their kind donations:

Frederick Kesich
Brandon Wilkens
Mia Carrillo-Wilkens
Barbara Sundahl
Liliana Herrera
Robert Travis
Stefanie Ali
Mona Dunne
Mariflor Medrano
Patricia Ramirez
Greg Rice
Mesfin Mengesha

Fundraising Page

SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS 🏆

On February 10, 2024, we had 6 students compete at the Diocese of Oakland Kristina Taylor Science Fair. Kristina Taylor was the science teacher at St. Joseph Notre Dame who started the diocesan science fair. I have worked with her and seen the science fair grow from a small project to the enormity it is now. Students who have participated in the Diocesan science fair have gone on to the California State Science Fair and some have found employment as researchers in science labs!

I am pleased to announce that all 6 St. David School students placed within their respective categories. We thank Ms. Murrillo for her dedication and hard work with our students:

Antonio Lenzi - 1st Place

James Doronio - 2nd Place

Aleena Ornelas and Ysela Lopez - 3rd Place

Alejandro Orozco and Dominic Sambrano - 3rd Place

YEARBOOK PHOTOS 📸

We invite you to contribute to the lasting memories by sharing your cherished photos. Whether it's classroom moments, school events, or candid shots of your child's journey, we would love to include them in our yearbook.

Please submit your high-resolution photos by March 9, 2024, ensuring the best possible quality for print. You can email photos or a link to yearbook@stdavidschool.org

Thank you for helping us make this yearbook a true reflection of our wonderful school community!

ST. DAVID FEAST DAY

March 1st marks St. David's Feast Day. We celebrated with Mass with our Academic Decathlon team members as our lectors, our 3rd-5th graders as altar servers, and our excellent choir led by Miss McCarthy. Our dedicated teachers planned all sorts of activities for our Faith Families to do together.