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December 5th ~ Newsletter
One Community One Family
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Dear Christ the King Catholic School Community,
This Friday, Father Paulson and our fifth-grade class will be leading mass in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Mary is “full of grace” through God, and as a beautiful example of our faith’s mysteries and truths – Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
In the Gospel of Luke Chapter 1: 26-32 we witness the prophetic miracle of Christ’s annunciation and birth: "In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favor! The Lord is with you.’ She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean, but the angel said to her, ‘Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favor. Look! You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David."
This Advent Season as we await the miracle and birth of Baby Jesus, we are inspired by the beautiful example of Mary our Holy Mother. Mary is full of grace, gentle, peaceful, wise, compassionate, and faithful. Mary’s place in God’s will and plan is incredible as the birth of Christ and His salvation are cornerstones of our faith.
The first reconciliation sacrament for our second graders and their families on Saturday was amazing/spiritual/faith-filled. The Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday was awesome! A very special thank you to the Della Maggiore, Mirijanian, Osipa, and Nuti families for such a special evening. The event was well-planned, intentional, and grace-filled. This week’s theme of the first week of Advent is hope.
May hope go with us and before us, as we await the miracle and coming of the birth of Christ. May the Advent virtues of hope, peace, joy, and love continue to surround us all toward a Christmas filled with great memories and abundant blessings,
Joseph M. Silveira Ed.D.
Principal
Christ the King Catholic School
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Dear Heavenly Father, this time of year it is so easy to get caught up in the day to day activities of the holidays. Please help us to take a step back and slow down, to really remember why we celebrate. Let us focus on what it means to be a good neighbor and friend. Lead us to live our lives the way you know we can. Please watch over our community and continue to bless CTK.
Prayers, compassion and healing grace to Sister Kathy Lang, Sister Carmel Garcia, Sister Joanne Gallagher and Sister Anna Marie Gillett. We ask God to hear our prayers and provide the love and support we are seeking.
If you have special intentions please email Mrs. Meran here so we can include them in our next newsletter.
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Wednesday, December 6 - CTK Spirit Wear, Noon Dismissal
Thursday, December 7 - HL - Chicken Tacos
Friday, December 8 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K-8 (5th Grade Prepares), Dress Uniform, Feast of the Immaculate Consumption
Wednesday, December 13 - 7:20am - 7:50am Advent Goodies, CTK Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Sales Grades 1-8, 2nd Grade Field Trip, 2:15pm Dismissal
Thursday, December 14 - HL - Nachos, 1:15pm Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, 7:00pm Christmas Program
Friday, December 15 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K-8 (4th Grade Prepares), Dress Uniform, 8th Grade Dance at St. Francis
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Tonight's auction meeting is cancelled. Please check future newsletters for more information regarding the auction. We look forward to a fun "Tahitian" evening filled with lots of laughter and true CTK spirit!
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This past Sunday our school and church community came together to celebrate the start of the Christmas season. We would like to thank the Della Maggiore, Mirijanian, Osipa, and Nuti families for such a special evening. It was heart warming to come together and light the Christmas tree, sing carols and raise a glass of hot cocoa. We wish all of our CTK community a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season.
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Wednesday, December 6th Choir Club will meet at 12:05pm in the 8th grade room. Bring your lunch and we will make a special craft.
Choir practice will be from 1:00pm - 1:40pm in the church.
Here is the link to the music videos for our Fri. Dec. 8th mass, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
ADVENT BREAKFAST GOODIES
Please join us for Advent Breakfast Goodies on Wednesday, December 13th and 20th from 7:20am-7:50am. Enjoy muffins, donuts, and delicious warm beverages including hot chocolate and cider. All sales will take place in front of the gate near the main office. Breakfast goodies range from $1 to $2 per item. Money generated from the Advent Breakfast Goodies will be used to purchase Scrip for Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas dinner baskets.
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Please join us on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00pm in the Church for our Christmas Program. Please have your students check in, by 6:45pm. The Church fills up quickly for this event. We would like to invite all grandparents and extended family members to a special rehearsal performance on December 14th at 1:15pm.
We are so excited this beloved CTK tradition continues this year! When deciding what your children will wear for the Christmas show, please keep in mind that although the weather is cold outside, it gets very warm inside the church.
Please dress students in Christmas colors: Reds, Greens, and Whites. Black or Khaki pants. Black or dark shoes are best. Boys should wear a collared shirt (polo or dress shirt) and long pants. Girls should wear a dress, a top with a skirt, or a top with slacks.
(No hats).
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Student Leadership has planned a festive Christmas Spirit Week for all students! Let the magic of Christmas bring love and peace to you all week long!
Monday, December 18th - Christmas Tree/Candy Cane day. Wear red, green or white with non-uniform free dress
Tuesday, December 19th - Wear your favorite Christmas socks with dress uniform (Advent Reconciliation)
Wednesday, December 20th - Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas or CTK spirit wear with a Santa hat
Thursday, December 21st - Wear your favorite festive Christmas sweater with non-uniform free dress
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Project for St. Boniface Parish in San Francisco December 2023
The San Francisco Police Department is coming to town! For 33 years, CTK School community has been involved in this project. Each year St. Boniface Parish, near St. Anthony’s Soup Kitchen, in San Francisco enlists our help to share our gifts with the many less fortunate children and adults in the St.Boniface parish community. This is the 14th year that the San Francisco Police Department has been able to pick up and deliver all the gifts to St. Boniface Parish. On Thursday, December 21st at 8:00 a.m. they will arrive to pick up the gifts. We are very excited and grateful to have their help and support again this year! All are invited to attend. To try and get the most even distribution of gifts as possible, a suggestion is that each student brings a gift as if they were buying it for themselves. A 7-year-old boy could bring a toy appropriate for a 7-year-old boy, etc. Families are of course welcome to bring multiple gifts for boys and girls of all ages, as well their parents. Please have your child/children choose one or more gifts for a Boy, Girl, Infant, Man, or Woman. Please write on the tags here whether the gift item is clothes, toy, or other and specify the size/age on the tag. Label the Man or Woman’s gift with size and type of item also. (This helps with the gift distribution at St. Boniface.) If you need more tags, we have extras in the school office. The gifts need to be brought to school wrapped and labeled with the attached paper gift tags. (Please be sure to have the tag secured with tape). Send your gifts with your student/students on Thursday, December 21st at 8:00 a.m.
Thank you so very much!
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We are looking for a Hot Lunch Coordinator to take over our Hot Lunch program on Thursdays. This is a great way to get involved and have some fun! You even get to see your child and their friends come through the line. Our students love hot lunch and we hope to keep this tradition going.
Please contact Mrs. Rubino here if you are interested and for more information.
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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.
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Hot Lunch & Ice Cream Tickets | |
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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
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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
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Reminders from the Office | |
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Safety at drop off 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:
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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.
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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.
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If your child walks or bikes to school please time their arrival as close to 7:50 or later as possible.
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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!
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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.
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Please leave all parking spaces along the fence empty. The area all along the fence is for carpools only. Parking in these spots prevents the flow of carpool traffic and backs up traffic onto Gregory Lane. Please park in the center of the lot.
Our children are one of our greatest gifts; we appreciate your help in keeping them all safe!
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As much as we all love our furry friends, per the Oakland Diocese policy we can not have dogs on campus. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for leaving your pets at home.
Please click here for the statement from the Oakland Diocese
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Thank you from our Veterans | |
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Now is a great time to check your Raise Right earnings towards your School Fund Assessment. You can do this by logging into your Raise Right account and clicking on your Personal Dashboard.
If you have any questions, please contact our Fundraising Assistant, Kim Anderson here.
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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!
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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.
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This is the mantra that our children are taught to live each and every day at CTK. Now, let's bring that mantra outside of the school campus and show support for our FAMILY and COMMUNITY in our everyday lives. Instead of using businesses outside our community, let's start looking INSIDE our CTK family. We would like to create a business directory for our community members to reference when they are looking for businesses to fulfill their needs (ie: contractors, caterers, financial advisors...the list goes on and on!). If you would like your small, medium, or large business included in this directory, please fill out this google form. We hope this continues to make our CTK Family and Community even stronger! | |
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CTK Parish Constant Contact: Click here to view the November 29th parish news.
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