Dear Parents,
The month of October each year is dedicated to the Holy Rosary because the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on October 7th. Praying the rosary is a way to help us get in touch with Mary, the Mother of God, and to develop a relationship with her. We all have needs, so we can implore Mary's help and seek her motherly protection and intercession together. Use the words of Pope Francis as a model for your child's prayer in life.
"The Rosary is a prayer that always accompanies me; it is also the prayer of ordinary people and the saints...it is a prayer from my heart." |
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We have previously sent home a flyer about the Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 10th. Please use this link to view more information. Today we are asking for any interested parents to take a lead on this. If you are available and wish to organize a group to attend, please contact the office. |
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| Congratulations to all who helped with or worked on last weekend's International Food Festival! What a great effort and great success. Congratulations also to the raffle winners: $1,000 winner Butros Naskah, $500 winner Daisy Amaya, and $250 winner Bella Santos! Thanks to all who supported this great raffle. A special thank you to the 2015 festival co-chairs, Ivon Van Mechelen and Michaela Munda, who have tirelessly worked over the past year to make it such a success. More information will come from the Parents' Club, but a big thank you to all for a job well done! |
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Parents' Club Meeting, October 1st, 7pm STM Library
Come and share your ideas! |
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Saturday is the Feast of St. Francis. In honor of his feast day and his love of animals we will have an opportunity to have our pets blessed. Please join us this Friday, October 2nd, directly after the 2:30pm dismissal in the school yard. You are welcome to bring your family pets, pictures of your pet, or anything else that represents your pet that you wish to have blessed. Sorry, we cannot accommodate your pets in the classroom during the day.
PARENTING SYMPOSIUM: Please consider joining the USF Center for Child and Family Development and the School of Education for a morning of training and dialogue on effective strategies for connecting with kids in an age dominated by digital featuring. Through a panel presentation and workshops by Bay Area clinicians, educators and leaders, event attendees will learn practical tools for supporting families in the digital age. When: Saturday, October 3rd Where: USF Hilltop Campus, Lone Mountain Room 100 Cost: FREE REGISTER HERE
PARENT CONFERENCES: Parent conferences are set for the week of November 2nd-6th. In order to plan conferences at a convenient time for you, we are making both afternoon and evening appointments available. Please follow ALL of the listed directions on the conference request form you are receiving in your envelope today. If this form is not filled in as directed, it will be returned to you! Please remember that your accounts, both tuition and extended care, must be in good standing in order for you to receive a conference and your child’s report card.
BIRTHDAYS: Just a reminder that if you wish to provide class refreshments on the occasion of your child's birthday, please contact complete the online birthday request at least a week in advance to make a mutually convenient plan. Refreshments must be limited to: an individual serving of prepared treats (such as a muffin, a bagel or a piece of fruit) and a self-serve beverage (milk or juice). Please avoid snacks high in sugar and fats. Need suggestions? Ask your child's teacher. No goody bags allowed. To avoid allergy concerns, do not pack two or more items together. Also, please try to be aware of allergies students have when providing snacks. Refreshments should be dropped off to the office before school or at the time specified by the teacher.
ID CARDS: Student ID cards have arrived. They may be purchased by putting $2 in an envelope, writing your child’s name and grade on it and sending it to your child’s teacher. They are not available in the office.
As we draw closer to the flu season, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of the precautions you can take to help keep your children healthy. Please encourage your child to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands with soap and water; avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth and to not share cups and utensils with people known to be sick. It is always a good idea to regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs and countertops too. If your child is showing symptoms of illness, we ask that you keep them at home until they are well enough to return to school.
Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal |
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