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September 10, 2024 ~ Newsletter
One Community One Family
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Dear Christ the King Catholic School,
Back to School Night was awesome! A special thank you to our faculty/staff, parents, and students for the success and learning from this evening – such a great start to our school year. This Friday, we as a faculty and staff will be celebrating mass at the Cathedral of Light with Bishop Barber leading us, and many Diocesan schools, as faithful brothers and sisters in Catholic education.
Such an awesome ministry where Catholic virtues, faith, knowledge, spirituality, and service to God and our neighbor lead our days. This week’s virtue is obedience. Morning prayer enveloped this virtue and profiled scripture verses from the Gospel that enlightened this virtue as well. Jesus is the greatest example of obedience to the Father’s will. His salvation on the cross is the greatest example of love and sacrifice. When we imagine and meditate on what God did through His son our faith is crystal clear. We are so blessed to have God, faith, hope, and love and the lived experiences of our One Community and One family enveloping our days. All of our accomplishments and blessings here go directly to a loving God who continues to provide so abundantly.
The light of the Festival is beginning to shine! A shout out to Nicole Zucconi Becker and her festival team for their creativity, efforts, and generosity of the heart/spirit. Can’t wait for us all to experience this awesome legacy driven event. A shout out to Demi Marquez, Matt and Arlene Santos, and their hot lunch team for their modern approach, resolve, strong work ethics, and intentionality.
The cooler weather today beckons us toward autumn; as we end with this powerful quote on obedience from Saint Augustine, "Obedience unites us so closely to God that in a way transforms us into Him, so that we have no other will but His.”
Keeping Father Paulson in prayer as he experiences his sabbatical. May his days be peaceful and joyful – renewing his spirit and vocation as our pastor.
May the peace of Christ descend upon you all as we experience the great gift of Catholic education.
Mr. Joseph M. Silveira Ed.D.
Principal
Christ the King Catholic School
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Dear Heavenly Father, we are back in our school routines and our days our full. Let us always remember to pause and feel Your love and support all around us. We thank You for our blessings and look to You for strength with our struggles. Please hear the intentions in our hearts for our CTK community.
If you have special intentions please email Mrs. Meran here so we can include them in our next newsletter.
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Wednesday, September 11 - CTK Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Sales Grades 1 - 8, 2:15pm Dismissal
Thursday, September 12 - HL - Pizza (Pre-Order Only)
Friday, September 13 - Teacher In-Service Day, No School
Monday, September 16 - 7:00pm PTG Meeting
Wednesday, September 18 - CTK Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Sales Grades 1 - 8, 2:15pm Dismissal
Thursday, September 19 - HL - Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce (Pre-Order Only)
Friday, September 20 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K - 8, Dress Uniform
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Our milk & ice cream tickets are getting a whole new look!
When you buy milk and ice cream tickets this year, you’ll notice the old paper tickets have been replaced with a sleek new design. The old paper tickets will slowly be replaced with the new laminated tickets.
Can I still use my old paper tickets? Absolutely! Don’t fret—BOTH tickets are valid and can be used until December. However please note the paper tickets will retire on December 19, 2024. So make sure you use up all your paper tickets by that date. Starting in January 2025 only the new laminated tickets will be accepted.
Order your Milk & Ice Cream tickets through RaiseRight. To set up your RaiseRight account, use our school’s enrollment code (L54D412C9999).
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Demi Marquez directly dmarquez@ctkschool.org
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Parent/Teacher Group (PTG) Meeting - September 16th
Our first meeting of the school year is coming up on Monday, September 16th at 7:00pm in the Media Room. This is an in-person meeting. We hope you can join us! Please contact Carolyn Della Maggiore at ptgpresident@ctkschool.org if you have any questions.
Thanks to all who made it out for the First Friday coffee event after last week's Mass! Our next First Friday event is on Friday, October 4.
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The CTK County Fair Festival
September 27th (4-10 PM) and
September 28th (1-8 PM)
Discounted wristbands and tickets are on sale now at ctkfestival.org
through September 20th
avoid the lines and grab yours today!
Still need a t-shirt? Buy from our stock at ctkfestival.org.
To make this event a success, we need your help!
-Stuffed Animals-Last Day to donate is Monday, September 16th.
-Wine: for the wine toss. Drop off at the school office.
-Local Vendor Booths: Sell your products at Festival! Booth spaces are available.
Volunteers Needed:
-Sign up Link: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1031637184058/false#/invitation
-Contact christthekingfestival@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping out or any questions.
-Stay Informed: See your All Things CTK Festival flyer in today’s family envelope for the line up for entertainment and food, as well as the pricing to help you plan.
Please visit our website at ctkfestival.org.
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The Festival is THIS MONTH!!
..and that means it's also
time to start getting your acts together for THE TALENT SHOW!!
Can your child sing? Dance? Juggle? Tell jokes? Have them come on their own, or grab some friends and snag a spot at the Talent show this year,
taking place on Friday, September 27th from 6:00-7:00pm!
The one and only practice will take place on Thursday, September 12th, immediately after 3:00pm dismissal until 3:30pm at the amphitheater.
PLEASE PROVIDE ALL SONG CHOICES NEEDED AT THIS TIME. NO LONGER TAKING LAST MINUTE ADD ONs.
Please email Diana Urcuyo & Marisa Cox if your child is planning
on taking part, along with their name, type of act, and song, if
relevant: diana@urcuyo.com, marisacoxmama@gmail.com
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Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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Last year, the seventh graders, now eighth graders were challenged to design their own website from scratch about a topic they are passionate about. They were expected to follow strict contest guidelines and rules for creativity, content, copyright, and meet a submission deadline. They published their website to the county fair to be judged by professionals on how well they were able to creatively put together their website while meeting all of the guidelines. The county fair brings students from all over the Bay Area, from many different schools, to show off their accomplishments at website design, and we are pleased to present our students with these awards.
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Registration Open
for October 18th Golf Tournament
Attention golfers and all people who like to have a good time! Registration for this year's Christ the King Monsignor Wade Golf Tournament presented by Castle Rock Wealth Management is now open!
Join us on Friday, October 18th at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord for our annual scramble, which raises money for the Father Declan Emergency Fund, a tuition assistance program established to assist families should a need arise during the school year. The proceeds also benefit the New Leaf Science Program. Last year our families raised more than $14,000. We are always looking for new sponsors and volunteers for the event.
Your $225 registration fee includes:
- Scramble Tournament
- Golf | Cart | Range Balls
- Tee Prizes
- Breakfast
- Food & Drinks on the Course
- Contest Awards
- BBQ dinner & Music
- Lots of FUN!
Sponsorships are still available; your donation is not only a great marketing opportunity for your business, it is a valuable investment in our community.
The last four CTK golf tournaments have sold out! Register today!
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We are thrilled to announce that this year's annual school fundraising auction will be themed CTK Coachella!
Mark your calendars for April 12, 2024, and get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Balestrieri Family Farm.
We also invite you to join the Auction Committee and help us make this event a success! Meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm on campus. There is a job for every talent, interest, and skill level.
We look forward to seeing you at the auction
and hope you can lend a hand in the planning process
Click here for Auction details
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Refer a Friend Giveaway
Enter to win one of five $100 Bath & Body Works gift cards by sharing your invite link with friends and family so they can enroll and help you earn. Score an additional entry for every person who signs up through your link—the more you refer, the better your chances of winning!
In the RaiseRight app, visit Account > Settings > Invite Friends & Family to email or text your personal invite link to your closest contacts - the more you refer, the better your chances of winning!
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Drop off & Pick up Reminders | |
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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.
- 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.
- If your child walks or bikes to school please time their arrival as close to 7:50 or later as possible.
- 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.
Drop off and pick up tips from our staff members that work the carpool lines:
1. Pull forward: It is difficult to see the little ones in the parking lot. When parking in the main parking lot, pull forward to the front slot. If you are parked behind another car, please wait until the car in front of you pulls out, or all students are cleared from the parking lot to back out very carefully.
2. The Walking Gate: Students wait inside the gate until the parent pulls in front of the gate. Students are not allowed to wait outside the gate.
3. Gym/ Parish Hall: Students are not allowed to wait near the gym/ parish hall area, they must remain inside the walking gate.
4. Main parking area: Students must be accompanied by an adult while walking to their parked car.
5. Other parking areas: Do not use the small lot, the front of the church, or the service road off Brandon during morning drop off or after-school pick up.
Please click here for guidelines form our handbook. 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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Obedience
Obedience in the eyes of a child - Obedience is behavior that's respectful and mindful of rules and laws. Parents, teachers, and police officers all appreciate obedience.
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CTK is excited to announce our second grade basketball skills sessions will be returning for the 2024 season for all second graders currently enrolled at CTK school. The training sessions will focus on skills development to prepare our second graders to compete at the CYO level. The program will be led by multiple coaches and begin in early October and end in late January. Sessions are one hour long and will be held once a week. Times/days will vary based on coaches’ availability. All workouts will be held on the outdoor CTK blacktop or gym. The program will be limited so register early to maintain your spot. The cost is $125/student and all participants will receive a tee shirt.
Sign up here.
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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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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!
As a reminder, each family is responsible for 17 volunteer hours during the school year in the following categories:
Fundraising - 5 hours
Festival - 4 hours
Personal Choice - 8 hours
All hours must be logged and recorded by May 31, 2025. If you have any questions regarding totals or accumulations please reach out to Kim Anderson at kanderson@ctkschool.org
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CONSIDERING BECOMING CATHOLIC? INVESTIGATE RCIA
Have you considered becoming Catholic but are not sure how to proceed? Possibly married to a Catholic or have children in Christ the King School – and interested in sharing their faith? Or possibly just looking to clarify your own faith journey?
Investigate our RCIA program, which facilitates your consideration of baptism or conversion. Learn more by emailing Tom Bobich at RCIA@CTKPH.org.
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CTK Parish Newsletter: Please click here for the September 4th Parish Newsletter | | | | |
