Dear Christ the King Catholic School Community,

Today we experienced an amazing Walk a Jog a Thon! A sincere and special thank you to Ryann Day and her WAJAT senior leadership committee and many volunteers for their inventiveness/commitment/kindness/care/joy/strong work ethic surrounding this awesome legacy-driven event.

I admire Ryann’s strong leadership, wonderfully positive spirit, inventive mind, courageous and giving heart, and conscientious work ethic. Subsequently, Ryann, her senior leadership WAJAT team, and our school WAJAT parent volunteers, faculty/staff, priests, students, and parent guardians and grandparents are to be commended as well for their immense generosity, commitment, solid work ethics, and intentions of the heart.

Funds from this event go directly to our school’s annual Caritas Outdoor Education Camp for our 7th-grade students in Occidental, California. In addition, extra funds will go directly to help mitigate the costs of the replacement of our school’s furniture schoolwide. 

The following member of our 2024 WAJAT Committee are highly commended for their efforts and great spirit:

Ryann Day

Eileen Brinker

Whitney Scotto

Andrea Nilsen

Alyssa Scotto

Carrie Rohrer

Laura Abel

Sandy Wingard

Mary Williamson

Jennifer Bennett

Juan Duque de Estrada

Tracy Rodriguez

Jacquelyn Sousa 

We look forward to Friday mass with Father Paulson and the fifth grade leading us as powerful readings and the Gospel will influence our Lenten journey and weekend. Our saint of the day this Friday, March 8th is – Saint John of God who once stated, “The first virtue is faith, believing all that holy mother church believes and holds, keeping and putting into practice what she commands.” 

Praying that your weekend is peaceful and relaxing as we enjoy the beauty of the Bay Area and await daylight savings, Spring, and Holy Week. A very special blessing and thank you to Maddie Ostrander and Kirsten Sawyer for our annual Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Their creativity, intentions of the heart, and care make this evening such a special time in our father and daughter’s lives.

Abundant blessings and much respect, love, and gratitude,

Mr. Joseph M. Silveira Ed.D.

Principal 

Christ the King Catholic School 

Dear Heavenly Father, Spring is almost here, and with a new season comes the promise of new beginnings. We look forward to what is to come and we are thankful as we reflect on our lives. You are with us every step of the way. Help us to remember to always invite You into our lives. Please hear the intentions in our hearts for our CTK community.



We pray for Fr. Paulson's brother Jose in Kerala India. Jose is in critical care, we lift him up in prayer.



 If you have special intentions please email Mrs. Meran here so we can include them in our next newsletter.

Wednesday, March 6 - 3rd Trimester begins, CTK Spirit Wear, 12:00pm Dismissal

Thursday, March 7 - Grade 3 In House Field Trip, HL - BCR'S

Friday, March 8 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K - 8 (5th Grade Prepares), Dress Uniform, Acceptance Forms and Fees Due

Saturday, March 9 - Father Daughter Dance 6:00pm

Sunday, March 10 - Start of Daylight Savings Time

Monday, March 11 - Winter Nights

Tuesday, March 12 - Winter Nights

Wednesday, March 13 - Winter Nights, Free Dress For St. Patrick's Day - $1 Donation, Ice Cream Sales, 2:15 Dismissal

Thursday, March 14 - Winter Nights, 4th Grade Field Trip, HL - Tacos, Dine & Donate Mt. Mike's Pizza

Friday, March 15 - School Holiday, No School

The 2024-2025 school year will be here before we know it. Please click here to see tuition rates. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow together!

Our choir practice this week is 

Wednesday March 6th from 12:05-12:45pm.

Please click here for music links



Please be in your seats no later than 7:40am for mass on Friday.

On Wednesday before choir practice, Mrs. Wesley will be passing out treats to the choir students.

A big thank you goes out from our choir to Mrs. Wesley for arranging activities and snacks for our Choir Club meet-ups this year! We appreciate it!

Calling all fathers & daughters of CTK! We’re rolling out the red carpet and hope you can join us for a night in Hollywood! Please click here to RSVP and purchase tickets.

We hope to see you there!

Maddie Ostrander & Kirsten Sawyer

2024 Father Daughter Dance Chairs

CTK Dine & Donate - Thursday, March 14



Take a night off from making dinner and support the CTK Dine & Donate event at Mountain Mike's Pizza (Pleasant Hill Golf Club Location only) on Thursday, March 14. Simply present the flyer or mention CTK in the comments field online and 30% of all sales will go back to CTK! If you order online, please use this link: https://www.mountainmikespizza.com/locations/pleasant-hill-golf-club. You can also order for delivery through this link. 

We’re still short staffed and

could use your help!

Please SignUP HERE to earn fundraising hours.

Class Visit Hours

Monday 3/18: 

5th grade: 9:00 - 9:45am

6th grade: 11:45 -12:30pm

2nd grade: 1:15 - 2:00pm

1st grade: 2:05 - 2:50pm

Tuesday 3/19 : 

4th grade: 9:00 - 9:45am

Kinder: 1:15 - 2:00pm

Story Time with Mrs. Nuti at 3:15

Club after school

Wednesday 3/20:

7th grade: 8:20 - 9:00am

8th grade: 9:00 - 9:40am

3rd grade: 12:35 - 1:20pm

4th grade: 2:05 - 2:50pm

Thursday 3/21:

8th grade: 9:00 - 9:40am

No cash, no fuss. Set Up eWallet for easy shopping.

•eWallet is a convenient, secure digital payment account for the Scholastic Book Fair.

•Before the Fair, set up an eWallet for each child to shop in-person or online

•Ask friends & family to give the magic of reading through eWallet.



Fair purchases help support our library, classrooms & reading rooms. 

Attention parents of 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders:

We are excited to announce that once again students in 5th grade and Middle School will prepare and present speeches for our 12th Annual Speech Competition. Students will receive instructions during class, and will have time during class as well as at home to prepare and practice. Speeches will be presented live in front of individual classes, and judges will select three finalists from each grade, who will then present at the Speech Showcase in March. This year’s topic is:

The Bible says, “Remember your leaders…think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith” (Hebrews 13:7). God has provided us with so many role models to help guide us as we climb towards His kingdom. Take some time to think about what important lessons you have learned from people you look up to.

Who is a hero in your life, someone you admire or someone who has had a positive influence on you? What have you learned from this person, and why are they important to you?

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s homeroom or ELA teacher, or Speech Competition coordinators, Katie Thornbury at kthornbury@ctkschool.org or Heidi Nuti at hnuti@ctkschool.org.

Class Baskets & Donations

This year, class baskets are going to be BIGGER & even BETTER!  

Thank you to everyone who has already donated. If you haven't yet and you have it in your heart to donate, today is the last day! Our suggested donation is $30 per student and you can send this donation, via Venmo, to our CTK Fundraising Assistant, Kim Anderson @kimberly-anderson-3, or by clicking here!

Your donations are greatly appreciated and are sure to make many returns for the school!

Experiences!

Now that you have your co-hosts on board, your theme and date picked out, don't forget to share the info here!  

We want to make sure all your amazing details are in the Experience Catalog before they go LIVE! on March 21st!  

Don't forget...

Experiences can be for kids only, parents only, or the whole family!

These are known to be some of the best parties of the year and the best part is.. 

It’s for the kids!

All proceeds from these parties go back to CTK!!

5^th GRADE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Open to CTK school girls in 5^th grade. Come join us for a 6-week volleyball fundamentals clinic. You will work hard, learn new skills and have fun doing it! If interested, complete the two registration forms listed below along with a $40 check made out to CTK. The weekly clinics will be held Wednesdays starting April 10th through May 15th from 2:30-3:45pm.

Parental Permission/Medical

Concussion Information

Please return the registration forms and payment labeled volleyball to the office no later than Friday, March 15th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Carrie Rohrer at rohrer.carrie@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!



We need volunteers to help with Choice Lunch. This is a great way to get your service hours and earn credit for free lunches with Choice Lunch.

If you are interested in volunteering for

Choice Lunch

please click here to sign up.

As a friendly reminder please check your supply of hot lunch and ice cream tickets before your child needs them. Tickets can be purchased through the family envelope and will be sent home with your child. We understand that sometimes tickets will need to be purchased in the office but please use the family envelope as your first option. When purchasing tickets please make sure you have the proper form filled out. Please do not send your child to the office with money and not a form.

Hot lunch ticket form is here

Milk & ice cream form is here

It’s officially time to start ordering your CTK 23-24 yearbooks!

All those precious memories captured in one keepsake to treasure.

Order yours by visiting the site below and entering our school code.



If this is your first time accessing the site, you’ll need to register first.

Click here to order

School Code: 214115M

Price: $20.00

Last Day to Order: 4/1/24

Christ the King Tuition Assistance Program

Diocesan and School financial aid programs may be available for families who qualify. While the primary responsibility for financing a student's Catholic education rests with the student's family, Christ the King Catholic School will make every effort to see that no child is denied access to a Catholic education based solely on lack of funds to pay tuition.

There are three types of Tuition Assistance available to Christ the King families: BASIC, FACE, and the CTK Children’s Fund. 

• BASIC (Bay Area Scholastic Inner City) is an outside source available to all new students in Grades K-8 whose families qualify for the free/reduced hot lunch program and/or meet the income criteria set by Basic Fund. The Basic Fund application income criteria guidelines are strictly adhered to. Applications are available online only at How to apply for BASIC and must be filed by March 31, 2024.

• Diocese of Oakland FACE (Family Aid for Catholic Education) Grant is a Diocesan sponsored tuition assistance program available to all qualifying families requesting financial aid. A FACTS application is required (see below) and is due no later than March 31, 2024.  The FACE Financial Aid Timeline for 2024-2025 school year can be found here.  FACE qualifications are here.

• The CTK Children’s Fund is tuition assistance sponsored by Christ the King Catholic School and is primarily available to students currently attending Christ the King. A FACTS application is required (see below) is due no later than March 31, 2024.

FACTS application instructions: FACTS applications are available online only here:

FACTS Application. Applicants must check the box for FACE under “Other Organizations”. Applications must include a copy of the family's most recent federal income tax return in order to verify the family's financial status and are due no later than March 31, 2024. Application instructions can be viewed here: Application Instructions. For more information please read the FACTS flyer here.

To equitably distribute the available CTK Children’s Funds, it is important that the Principal and Pastor have adequate information. Therefore, the school requires documentation of family financial resources in order to make determinations on applications for these funds. In addition to a family's financial resources, the Principal and Pastor will consider any other relevant family circumstances in making determinations on applications.

The amount of assistance awarded will vary from family to family and will depend upon the family's financial status, the family's particular circumstances and the amount of money the school has available for tuition assistance in a given year. Christ the King School will not discriminate in the administration of its Tuition Assistance Program on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or age in violation of existing state or federal laws or regulations.

All information regarding applications for Tuition Assistance will be held in strictest confidence by the Principal and Pastor. Parents are also expected to keep confidential the amount of any Tuition Assistance award that is given. Families will be notified of the determination made by the Principal on their request for a tuition grant, including the amount of any award for the upcoming school year by May 30, 2024.

Attention Parents and Grandparents of children in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade:

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is back!  

Twice a month, starting on March 10, your children will have the opportunity to join other children in a special Children's Liturgy. Children will listen to the readings of the day in an interactive, child-friendly way so they can better understand God's Word and strengthen their faith.

CLOW details

Time: Sundays at 9:00am Mass

March Dates: March 10, March 17

No registration necessary. Children will be called forward at the start of mass, and will return to the church to present the Gifts and sit near the Altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They will return to their families during Peace be with You. CLOW is optional, children may participate if they'd like, or remain with their families throughout mass in the church.

Are you interested in helping with CLOW? Live Scan and Veritas Training is required for all volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or for any other questions please contact Heidi Nuti at hnuti@ctkschool.org.

Set your clocks forward an hour, and your children will enjoy a special children’s Liturgy with Mrs. Nuti, Mrs. Bean, Mrs. Rixon, Mrs. Fullington and CTK parent volunteers, among others.

Everyone has a chance to win with their gift card purchases, March 11 - 15. 

5 lucky participants will be entered to win their choice of a $50 gift card. Plus, 1 lucky organization will win free shipping for a year! You can choose a $50 gift card from the following vendors:

Visit RaiseRight.com for more information about this upcoming event. Good luck and happy shopping!

Did you know that our school is enrolled in the BoxTops program? You can download the BoxTops app, scan your receipts and our school receives a portion of profits twice a year.  our school ID is 197834

Click here to sign up. 

Thank you to everyone that has signed up to help our teachers and school! Your time and commitments help us to have the best school year possible. 

When you are finished with your volunteer service, remember to fill out the google form that records your Family Service Hours. You can find the form here. This form can be completed after each volunteer opportunity or your earliest convenience so that your hours are recorded and not forgotten! 

Please complete the form here if you are requesting reimbursement for school activities (for example, PTG events). After requests are reviewed and approved, your reimbursement will be ready within 7-10 business days. 

The annual Easter Egg hunt is back again this year at CTK! The Knights of Columbus are holding their CTK Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 30th, so come join us for a morning of fun and excitement on the lawn. Admission is Free. 

• The Easter Bunny will be arriving at 10am and the Easter egg hunt will follow our usual schedule: 
• 10:15 am for 1-4 years old
• 10:45am, for 5-7 years old
• 11:15am for 8-10 years old
• Bring your easter baskets, get a picture with the Easter Bunny, participate in the easter egg hunt, and enjoy free refreshments and games as we celebrate Easter weekend.  
• Please bring a canned good to donate to charity.   

 We look forward to seeing everyone!  

 

 KofC Council #5811

CTK Parish Constant Contact: Click here to view the

February 28th parish news.

Parent Student Handbook: Click here

Hot Lunch Ticket Order Form: Click here

Milk & Ice Cream Ticket Order Form: Click Here

School Supply List Grades K-8: Click Here

Club Registration Form: Click Here

Walk to School Form: Click here

Student Medication Form: Click here

Virtus Safe Environment Training: Click here to access the online training site and click here for instructions.

Diocese of Oakland Volunteer Application form: Click here

TB Assessment Form: Click Here

CTK Parish Prayer Line: Please email prayer requests to Rosa Grand via prayerline@ctkph.org.