Dear Christ the King Catholic School Community,

A very special congratulations to our Leadership of Excellence recipients, as noted in our school’s newsletter.  In addition, excitement abounds as our 8th-grade students and families await their acceptance letters to high school.  In addition, we are hosting a school dance for our 8th-grade students and proximal schools this Friday, as planned.

Our Lenten journey has been filled with prayer, reflection, and many virtues that surround our days as Catholic Christians.  This week, we are concentrating on the virtue of humility.  Further, we also look forward to Mrs. Urbina, Mrs. Synder, and our second-graders presenting the Living Wax Museum this Friday.  The “living wax museum” is a collection of visual displays where students, dressed as famous individuals, stand at attention while visitors walk around and tour exhibits illustrating the life of the person represented.  Such an awesome opportunity for creative expression and building knowledge and understanding.

Our superintendent, Andrew Currier, and I plan to be at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California, this Thursday.  We are observing the Integral program and Socratic classes and hope to build a relationship in cultivating and incorporating such programming into our educational system. Shout out to our Gaels who play Gonzaga tonight and have experienced an extraordinary season.  Shout out to Marcus Schroeder, his family, and the De La Salle & Carondelet basketball teams/programs for having amazing seasons.

Abundant blessings as we await the rain tomorrow and enjoy this sacred and transformative time of the year,

Mr. Silveira Ed.D.

Principal 

Christ the King Catholic School

Dear Heavenly Father, we are so thankful for all of Your blessings. Please continue to shine Your light upon us. Hold our hand so we can lend a hand to others, listen to our intentions so we can hear those around us. Guide us in Your image as we all try and make our world a better place.

We pray for Pope Francis as he battles illness.

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

Humility



Humility in the eyes of a child - the quality of being modest and not thinking you are better than others

Wednesday, March 12 - CTK Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Sales, 2:15pm Dismissal

Thursday, March 13 - 1st Grade In House Field Trip, HL - Chicken Sandwiches

Friday, March 14 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K - 8, Dress Uniform, 2nd Grade Wax Museum, 7:00pm 8th Grade Dance at CTK

Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Rally, Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

Wednesday, March 19 - CTK Spirit Wear, Ice Cream Sales, 2:15pm Dismissal

Thursday, March 20 - HL - Pesto Pasta

Friday, March 21 - 8:00am Liturgy Grades K - 8, Dress Uniform

Saturday, March 22 - 10:30am & 1:30pm First Eucharist Retreat

St. Patrick's Day is March 17th!

Students can wear green with free dress.

Please refer to the handbook with any questions regarding appropriate free dress attire.

Good luck catching the Leprechaun this year!

We have a few openings that have come up for our Kindergarten class for the 25/26 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join the CTK community. If you know anyone who is interested please have them contact Mrs. Meran here.

The 2025-2026 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!

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, 2025.

• 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, 2025.  The FACE Financial Aid Timeline for 2025-2026 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, 2025.

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, 2025. 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, 2025.

Campers and Adult Volunteers - it is not too late to sign up!

Please note: Student Counselor Volunteer spots are full, but you may sign up for the waitlist.

Come join in the fun at our very own

Vacation Bible Camp

as we celebrate God, our True North!  

Song and Prayer

Bible Stories and Skits

Science Experiments

Outdoor and Water Fun

Crafts

Yummy Snacks

and so much more!

Each Camper will receive a complimentary t-shirt and music download.  

See below for more information:

Want to help out with Choice Lunch? It's a fun way to get your volunteer hours. Shifts are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Click here to sign up!

Note from Josten's



Due to an increase from Josten's credit card provider that processes the online payments, they unfortunately, will be increasing the fee the parents will be charged to purchase a book online to $1.99 per transaction. This fee will go into effect immediately.

Congratulations to our 2025 Leadership of Excellence recipients. We are thankful for all that you do for our CTK community. We are proud of all your accomplishments. People like you make CTK more than just a school but a place to call home. This year we thank and honor:

Andrew Currier Ph.D.

Norma Hansen

Aimee Karst

Jessica Monroy

Heidi Nuti

Jocelyn Pierre Antoine

The 13th annual CTK Walk-a-Jog-a-Thon is coming up on Wednesday, April 2nd and we need volunteers!

Sign up if you'd like to volunteer to work the event from 9 am - 12 pm (water station or lap counter). WAJAT hours count as fundraising hours, plus you can cheer for the kids while you work. These spots fill up quickly, so sign up soon if you'd like to help.

We're using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/GhFUmEh

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Please note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Eileen Brinker, our volunteer coordinator who can sign you up manually.

Only 6 Days Left for Early-Bird Tickets!

Time is running out to secure your Early-Bird Tickets for the CTK Auction! 

Prices increase after March 17, 2025, so don’t wait—get yours today: 

https://paybee.io/@ctkauction@125

Exciting Updates:

• March 18: Cabanas and reserved fire lounges go on sale.
• April 1: Golden Raffle Tickets available (corrected date).

For more details, email Auction@ctkschool.org. Secure your spot today!

CTK Music Festival + Auction is just 1 month away!

APRIL 12, 2025

Save the date!!!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of mini golf! Moms and sons will pair together to play a friendly game on the greens while enjoying delicious eats from our taco truck on site! Don’t miss this chance to make special memories together - we can’t wait to see you there!

When: Friday, May 16th, 5-7 PM

Where: Putter’s Goat Track Mini Golf in Walnut Creek

• Event hats for all participants (included with ticket)
• Delicious Taco Truck dinner with sides and drinks (included with ticket) 
• Raffle baskets and more!

$70 for one mom/son pair. $25 each additional son.

If you have any questions please contact Kristine Baldacci (Kristine.baldacci@gmail.com) or Kim-Mai Underwood (kmuwedding@gmail.com).

Tickets will go on sale March 27th!

Reminder, Milk & Ice Cream tickets will be available for purchase online through Raise Right ONLY. Parents will be able to purchase tickets online in quantities of 20 or single tickets.

How will this work?

Milk & Ice Cream tickets can be purchased through the RaiseRight website. If you have not signed up for a RaiseRight account, our school Enrollment Code is: L54D412C9999. Tickets can be purchased in groups of 20 or single tickets. Once purchased online, they will be delivered in the same process as other Scrip orders and can be picked up at the Front Office or delivered in the Tuesday Envelope after signing the Scrip Waiver here.

What is the deadline to order?

Orders are fulfilled on Monday mornings by 8:00am. Similar to the Scrip program, once orders are fulfilled they will be delivered through the Tuesday Family Envelope.

What if I miss the order deadline?

We want to encourage all parents to place Milk & Ice Cream orders on time. Every possible opportunity to send reminders will be taken as we all become oriented with this new process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Demi Marquez directly dmarquez@ctkschool.org.

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. 

Buffalo Wild Wings and many other vendors are on sale/increased rebates in promotion of March Madness. 

Reminder, the $250 SFA requirement deadline for the 24-25 school year is April 30, 2025. That's just a little over 8 weeks away! You can contribute towards this requirement through RaiseRight, eScrip or Corporate Match. Any purchases/contributions made after April 30th, will count towards the 25-26 school year. 

Click here for a copy of our Scrip delivery calendar

Our school submits orders by 8:00am on Monday mornings and the cards are delivered the following week. If you would like your Scrip order delivered in your Tuesday Family Envelope, please click on the link here to sign the Scrip Waiver form. 

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

We are pleased to invite 7th-grade students to participate in a Practice HSPT

Exam on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Carondelet High School. This is a great opportunity for students to experience the format and

content on the 8th-grade High School Placement Test.

Event Details:

● Date: Monday, April 28, 2025

● Location: Carondelet High School - Garaventa Center

● Arrival Time: 3:45 PM

● Testing Begins: 4:00 PM

● Duration: Approximately 3 hours

● Pick-Up Time: 7:00 PM - we will have students text parents when they begin the last section

Practice Test Information:

● This is a practice test designed to familiarize students with the HSPT format.

● Scores will not be reviewed by Carondelet or De La Salle Admissions and are for personal use

only.

● Accommodations are not available for this practice exam.

● Student scores will be sent directly to families by Scholastic Testing Service after the exam.

Registration:

To participate, students must complete both:

Carondelet Registration

STS Registration Access Code: ZA

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Lesley Schooler

Director of Enrollment & Engagement

admissions@carondeleths.org

De La Salle Camps are back and better than ever for the summer of 2025! De La Salle Camps offers a wide range of athletic camps from Football Camp to Wrestling Camp to All Sports Camp. We also will offer a variety of enrichment camps from our CSI Science Camp, to Woodshop Camp, to Band Camp. Our camps are offered to grades K-12 (depending on the camp) and are open to boys and girls. REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 1 FOR A 10 PERCENT DISCOUNT ON ALL CAMPS! Visit our website at https://www.dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics/summer-camps for more information and to sign up!

Help Write the Ray! 

Calling all writers and photographers! Please help us tell the story of Christ the King Catholic School by submitting your ideas for articles and photos for the June 2025 issue of the CTK Ray! 

The Ray is an annual publication designed for Christ the King families, friends, alumni, prospective students, parishioners, and neighbors. The CTK Ray features a collection of news articles, stories, and reflections by students, teachers, and parents, as well as a message from the Principal, an update on CTK alumni, and information about upcoming events.

Please share your photos of students at school events (in class, on campus, field trips, Festival, WAJAT, etc.) here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Gx9rGrRSOItxvLfGDLmT  

A Dropbox account or log-in is NOT needed. You simply click the link and upload your photos. Please name the files or let us know the name of the student featured. 

Please share your story ideas or sign up to write an article by contacting Jennifer Ortega. All articles will be due no later than April 11. 

Thanks for your help in showcasing our amazing community! 

Young Children - please join CLOW the following upcoming Sundays Spring 2025:



April 6

April 27

May 18

At the 9:00 a.m. mass, children will have the opportunity to join a special Children's Liturgy. They 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 9:00 a.m. Mass

Ages: 4 years old - 4th Grade

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. Questions? Please contact Heidi Nuti.

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.

CTK Parish Newsletter: Please click here for the March 4th Parish Newsletter

CHILDREN'S STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Are you a 2nd through 8th grader who is looking for a way to grow in your faith this Lenten season? 

Participate in the parish Stations of the Cross!

When: Friday, March 28, 2025

Time: 5:30pm

Where: Christ the King Church

Who: 2nd - 8th grade boys and girls

How: reading or singing

Please contact Lynn Guidi at: lynnoguidi@gmail.com

to sign up and for more information. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 17th.

March Issue of Partners in Faith: Click Here

Family Lent Calendar: Click Here

Parent Student Handbook: 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

Hot Lunch Orders: Click Here

Off Site Events: 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.