As we approach the end of our school year so much respect and gratitude resonate in my heart for each of you. God goes before us always and He has carried us through a challenging yet blessed school year. The cool part is the light of God shines before, within, and throughout our lives.
This week we look forward to celebrating our 8th grade and their families for their commitment, sacrifice, and achievements. This Thursday’s morning mass and graduation ceremony reflects many years of faith, service, knowledge, and hard work! So much love and respect for you all, and a very sincere congratulations as your commencing into high school, college and life will continue to be very bright, and filled with much learning, joy, discovery, and tremendous hope.
Today, we celebrate the following faculty and staff members who will be retiring and transitioning from Christ the King Catholic School. We thank each member of our CTK family as reflected below for their tremendous commitment, educational gifts, and awesome imprint in our lives:
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Richie Aliotti has dedicated three years of his life to Christ the King Catholic School as a middle school instructional assistant. Richie is an awesome role model to our families, faculty and staff. A natural borne educator and leader, esteemed coach, and affable spirited man -- Richie can truly be counted on! We are proud of Richie’s accomplishments as he recently attained his Master’s degree in education along with a California professional clear teaching credential. Sky is the limit for Richie, as his long-term goals center upon teaching physical education and coaching basketball in the public high school system -- with the long-term goal of becoming an athletic director. We wish Richie, his lovely fiancée Paris, and their beloved family the very best.
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Mary Bruce has dedicated over three decades of her life to Christ the King Catholic School as instructional assistant and leader. To know Mary is to witness a beautiful heart, and a consistent loyalty to our faith and school. Mary can be counted on for her commitment to Catholic education, conscientious nature, and ability to assimilate and fill in at many positions within our school community. Mary has ministered with Mrs. Sihler for many years, and helps Coach Doc with our PE program as well. Mary’s crafting (classroom and schoolwide) bulletin boards is like no other! Her love for our students, and fabric in our community is beloved and palpable. Mary is retiring from CTK School. We wish Mary, her husband Tom, and family; including new/first grandchild Hagan Alexander Bruce the utmost best.
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Teresa Halsey has dedicated two years to Christ the King Catholic School as our middle school religion and K-8 music teacher. Teresa’s passion for faith, and music has taken her to the highest levels; whereby Teresa is a talented and composed Opera singer/spiritual artist. Teresa’s love for God and strong and peaceful faith reflects a young lady with a wonderful family background and solid faith-filled interior. Teresa has guided Net Ministry Retreats to our school, enlivened our family life series, taken our Christmas program to new levels of elegance/legacy, and her cantering ability and love for the Catholic faith is truly irreplaceable. Teresa is moving to Chicago to pursue post graduate degrees in music.
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Lynne Jowett has dedicated two years of her life to Christ the King Catholic School as a talented English language arts teacher. Lynne, her husband, and family plan to return to their home in England. Truly a delightful, wise, and grace-filled educator, Lynne is valued for her brilliant mind, caring heart, and empowerment of her students – toward inventiveness and being oneself. She has complimented our strong literacy program, and her warm spirit is a lighthouse to all those she encounters each day. We will miss her intrinsic kindness, sincerity, and beautiful heart!
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Hollee Maffeo has dedicated over two decades of her life to Christ the King Catholic School as a respected and beloved teacher and leader. To know Hollee is see the light of Christ in action with an altruistic spirit leading the way. A woman of quiet faith, Hollee can be counted on for her strong work ethic, team-driven esprit de corps, talents and expertise as a beloved Catholic educator. Hollee’s intrinsically kind nature is the very pulse of our school’s mission and charism. Hollee has taught so wonderfully at the early grades within our school’s strong education, and presently is a respected and valuable reading specialist. She has led our school’s yearbook team with organization and creativity! Hollee and her husband Mike plan to retire to Cooperopolis, Calaveras County, California -- whereby a beautiful new home is being crafted with care and will come to completion in the next few weeks. We will miss Hollee’s gracious smile, gentle spirit, and bright mind!
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Demitra Victor has dedicated one year to Christ the King Catholic School as a respected science (departmentalized) middle school teacher. Incredibly bright, inventive, and mature, Demitra is a respected colleague. Her strong Greek family roots, ability to adapt quickly, and genuine spirit will continue to light a path of tremendous learning and discovery for herself and her students. Demitra’s plans include teaching at the early elementary level in the public school system. We send blessings to Demitra, and her family, knowing God goes before us always.
Abundant Blessings,
Mr. Joseph M. Silveira
Principal
Christ the King Catholic School
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Dear Heavenly Father, please continue to bless our CTK families. This week we say good bye to our graduates. God, please continue to bless these students and their families as they prepare for the next phase in their lives. They will always be a part of our CTK community. We pray for all those affected by the recent VTA events. We hope that our community can find peace in these uncertain times.
We pray for Melissa Futagaki, mother of Ava (2nd), Hayden (1st), and Emery (Kinder in the Fall) who is battling illness. Audrey James Yandell, cousin to Parker Hamilton (kinder) and future CTK student, who is receiving chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Please continue to guide them in their time of healing.
If you have special intentions please email Mrs. Meran here so we can include them in our next newsletter.
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With graduation coming this week we will be saying goodbye to several families. Some of these families have called CTK home for more then the past 9 years. Although they are graduating they will always be a part of our CTK community at heart. Time passes so quickly, it seems like just yesterday the class of 2021 was entering Kindergarten. They have come together over the years from Father Daughter dances to Festivals to Walk-a-Jog-a-Thons. They will never forget their time at CTK, they have experienced so much over the years, and even learned to become distance learning experts! Class of 2021 you have jumped the line from K to 8 and now it is time to spread your wings! We thank you for the years spent at CTK. We never want to say good-bye as you will always be a part of CTK! We would like to honor the Brown, Casa, Chisar, Dias, Giberti, Hernandez, Johansen, Johnson, Martin, Mills, Nosrati, Orr, Pilarski, Regan, Ruscio, Stofer, Tryon, & Wasser families. You will be missed! |
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It has been said before, but the truth is clear CTK is the place it is because of the families that come through these doors. The smiles and waves each day say so much. We have been tested to the limits this year, but here we are a community that truly cares for one another. We would like to thank the Hernandez family for the great lunch, it was delicious! We would also like to thank the Giberti, Wasser, Regan, Johnson, Mills, and Ruscio families for the incredible breakfast spread! Our families spoil us and appreciate it more then you know! |
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Schedule for the Last Week of School |
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The school year that we thought would never end is now coming to a close. We have experienced so much this year from distance learning to maneuvering through the car line. We made it all work, by working together. We want to close out the 2020-2021 school year in true CTK tradition. Let's get ready to "Jump the Line"!
Monday, June 7th - Normal on campus schedule (red group in the morning & gold group in the afternoon). No asynchronous learning or zooming during at-home time.
Tuesday, June 8th - Normal on campus schedule (red group in the morning & gold group in the afternoon). No asynchronous learning or zooming during at-home time.
Wednesday, June 9th - Last day of school for the RED GROUP. Normal time - 7:45 am drop-off and 11:20 am pick up. No classes for the gold group. "Jump the Line " for the red group will be recorded and sent to parents
Thursday, June 10th - Last day of school for the GOLD GROUP. Please note the times - 7:45 am drop-off and 11:20 am pick up. No classes for the red group. "Jump the Line " for the gold group will be recorded and sent to parents.
As we look back on this school year, lets remember all the positive that came out of it. It took all of our faculty, staff, students, and our school families to make it a successful year. We proved that CTK can and will push through from the Champion Challenge to the Auction. We did it! Thank you everyone for being doing your part!
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To celebrate the end of the year, red group will have their last Spirit Wednesday next Wednesday June 9th and gold group will have theirs next Thursday June 10th. Students will also be allowed to wear free dress bottoms with their CTK spirit wear! Please remember to follow the free dress guidelines. Let's show off our CTK pride! Don't forget to bring your $1 donation. |
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Wednesday, June 2 - Spirit Wednesday - $1 Donation
Thursday, June 3 - 8th Grade Graduation Mass 8:00 am, 8th Grade Breakfast 9:00 am, 8th Grade Graduation 5:30 pm
Friday, June 4 - Liturgy Grades K-8
Wednesday, June 9 - Last Day of School Red Cohort (No School for Gold Cohort), CTK Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, June 10 - Last Day of School Gold Cohort (No School for Red Cohort), CTK Spirit Wear Day
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The 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner! Tuition contracts will be coming out this week. Please review, sign, and return to the office no later then June 4th. We are looking forward to a great year.
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If your child has medication in the office, please be sure to pick it up on the last day your child is on campus. Keeping our students safe and healthy is a top priority. You will have to provide new medication at the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
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The 2020-2021 yearbooks are going home today! It is a year we will never forget, from the zooms to the car line! If you did not order a yearbook and still want one, there are extra copies in the office available for purchase. Yearbooks are $20. |
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PTG Open Position- Art Awareness Lead
We are bringing back Art Awareness lessons and projects for all grades next school year! PTG has an open position for Art Awareness. Responsibilities include attending PTG meetings and assisting K-8 Art Awareness Leads with supplies and materials.
If you have any questions or interest in the position, please contact PTG President, Kirsten Sawyer at here.
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The 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner! The online school calendar is updated regularly and includes many of our dates for next year. Below you will find some of the key dates. Please check the school calendar regularly for new information.
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Student Health Forms Due: Wednesday, June 30th
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Uniform Sale & Livescan Fingerprinting: Wednesday, July 21st
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First Day of School: Thursday, August 19th - Minimum Day 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
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Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th.
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Thanksgiving Break: Monday, November 22nd - Friday, November 26th.
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Christmas Break: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 noon - Monday, January 3rd.
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Easter Break: Thursday, April 14th at 12:00 noon - Friday, April 22nd.
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Graduation: Thursday, June 2nd
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Last of School: Thursday, June 9th
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2021-2022 Volunteer Interest Sign ups |
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It's time to start thinking about the 2021-2022 school year! We want to make our next school year an great one. We want to know what your interests are. We have created two sign ups to see what people are interested in. Please note these are for interest only at this time. The deadline is Friday, June 18th.
Please click here for Personal Choice options.
Please click here for Fundraising options.
Thank you to all the parents that volunteer. We know how precious your time is and choosing to spend it here on campus with our students means a lot.
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Livescan fingerprinting is coming to CTK! All new families, and anyone who wishes to volunteer on campus needs to have Livescan fingerprints done. This is a one time event, so if you have already done your prints you do not have to do them again. They will be at CTK on July 21st from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Please call the office at 925-685-1109 to make an appointment. Each appointment is about 5 minutes, you will need a valid ID and a check payable to CTK for $34.00. We look forward to things opening up again and welcoming back parent volunteers! |
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A friendly reminder to send in your School Fund Assessment (SFA) payment. You can pay your SFA payment using Wave link on your invoice or you can drop a check off at the school front office. Thank you kindly to all those who paid their School Fund Assessment. |
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CTK Parish Constant Contact: Click here to view the May 26th parish news.
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CTK Parish Prayer Line: Please email prayer requests to Rosa Grand via [email protected].
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The Gabriel Project: Please click here for more information on how to help with the Gabriel Project.
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Enjoy the June issue of Partners in Faith here. This issue is filled with lots of interesting information! For some summer ideas check out Learning A to Z here and School Success here. Click here for summer calendar ideas.
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
CTK Parish Prayer Line: Please email prayer requests to Rosa Grand via [email protected].
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