“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”
~ Confucius
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Dear SPN families,
The results of the WCEA Accreditation Visit last week were very positive. The Visiting Team’s analysis of our Self Study Report, combined with the evidence they observed and the interviews they conducted with Fr. Joseph, parents, faculty, staff, and students, culminated in a very complimentary and affirming report.
We will not receive the final determination of accreditation until June, but from the scoring, a full accreditation of six years looks likely. Specifically, SPN earned the highest mark possible, Highly Effective, in five of twelve areas and Effective scores in the remaining seven areas. Effective and Highly Effective scores are considered equal in terms of the final accreditation, with Highly Effective signifying an above and beyond expectations rating. As the team explained, some of the areas include goals for growth which, by definition, cannot receive Highly Effective ratings as the goals are yet to be attained. Faculty, staff, the Commissioner and the Visiting Team are all very pleased with the outcome of last week's visit.
Our students will receive their report cards for Trimester 2 this Friday. Like our Accreditation, the report card communicates with you how well your children are meeting academic and behavioral goals and expectations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s report card, please reach out to their teacher/s to set up an appointment to discuss. Our students are working diligently and their progress is evident. Thank you for partnering with us!
Warmly,
Ms. Thomas
Interim Principal
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Congratulations to our second graders who will receive the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this evening: Francisco Barbella, Bridget Bright, Cole Castelaz, Augustine D’Mello, Phoenix Escobar, Oliver Frentzel, Joseph Garbayo, Riley Greenspan, Liam Hancock, Mazzee Howard, Ella Jacobs, Eliana Clare Laguicao, William Mathews, Mia Osorio, Mariela Pastran, Hudson Patterson, Bella Thomas, Miles Thyen, Landon Vo, and Liam Weesner. We are so happy for you to grow in your faith and grow closer to God.
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COVID Update: We have had 0 school cases since March 8. We ask that you continue to follow the Daily Health Screening DHS and contact the office to report symptoms and/or exposure outside of school.
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Garden Volunteering: Garden Science teacher, Ms. Kristen, put together a sign up for garden volunteer garden work. Please visit the Garden volunteer sheet to sign up. Ms. Kristen will add dates as they come up and she is also happy to receive email requests for hours outside of those times from parents at ksmeal@csdo.org.
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SLC Spirit Day Wednesday, March 30: Decades Dress! All students may dress according to a specific decade, like the 1950’s (poodle skirts, Greasers) or the 1970’s (tie dyed, bell bottoms), or the 1990’s (bucket hats and track suits – they’re coming back!). Have fun by embracing another decade for the day.
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STEAM Fair:The STEAM Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 26 in O'Brien Hall. Preschool-3rd grade will attend from 5p.m.-6p.m. and 4-8th grades will attend from 6p.m.-7p.m. To sign up to volunteer, use this sheet. A box is set up in the office lobby for small donated toys and any donated purchases from this Amazon wishlist.
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Parent Press Best Of: Voting is open for this year's Parent's Press Best Of. SPN fits in the faith-based Preschool, Elementary School, and Middle School categories. Click here to vote now!
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Record your SPN volunteer hours: SPN Volunteer Hours Form. Need your total? Just contact our friendly office staff to inquire.
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Drama production, Superheroes Unite! on stage last week - Bravo!!! |
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Summer Camp at SPN: Use code FLY75 until 3/31
to save $75 on registration
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Alameda Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp
The Alameda Boys & Girls Club is working to get the word out about their 2022 Summer Solar Camp – a two-week camp for kids going into 8th-10th grade they are hosting in partnership with UC Berkeley, Lawrence Hall of Science and Girls Inc. of the Island City. Aside from the benefit of providing kids with a robust STEM education, the camp will also be provided at no cost to participants and serve them breakfast, lunch and snacks.
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Kids Camp During SPN's Easter Break - City of Emeryville |
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A parent from another Catholic school shared this resource with us, thinking that SPN families might be looking for a camp the week following Easter:
April "School's Out" Camp, run by the City of Emeryville
When: April 18 to 22. 8am to 5pm
Where: 4727 San Pablo Ave, near Pixar Studios
Price: $155 for the whole week, including breakfast, lunch and snacks
Open to: kids K to 8
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Middle School Program
Browse our full offering and get ready to register your child online starting March 1.
High School Prep
Our Summer Academy High School Prep program is open to all rising 9th graders - not just O'Dowd students!Select from math, writing, drama and public speaking classes to create an individualized summer camp program tailored to the needs of your child.
Registration opens online March 1.
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March 2022
Mar 8-10 - WCEA visit
Mar 10 - Noon dismissal, NO SHARE & CARE
Mar 11 - No School - Professional Development
Mar 15 - Free Dress March Bdays
Mar 17 - St. Patrick's Day, green and white free dress
Mar 18 - Report Card Day
Mar 30 - SLC Spirit Day - Decades!
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Did you know SPN is all over social media?!
Follow us on
Twitter: @SPN_Alameda
Instagram: spnalameda
Facebook:
saintphilipnerischool
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