SPN Weekly Newsletter #31

April 12, 2022

Holy Week

Principal's Message

Dear SPN Families,

We are concluding our Lenten journey this week, Holy Week, with several meaningful prayer events and activities including a dramatic Stations of the Cross (today, thank you, 5th graders!), Tenebrae, and a Seder Meal on Holy Thursday. The focus during Lent has been on prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice, and on Sunday we heard the Passion of Christ and we will hear it again on Good Friday. The darkness of Lent, the solemnity of the season, will give way to Christ’s light and our salvation in the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

For most of this year's Lent, much of world news and some local news has been dismal and dark. It is important for us to remember that the hope of the Resurrection and the light of God’s love for us are constant, even in the darkest times. During this week, remind yourselves of what is holy in your life, what you are grateful for, and where you feel God’s love most. Faith is remembering the hope and light of Christ even when we don’t necessarily see it or feel it.

Some positive local news is that our COVID cases are still declining. We continue to be vigilant in our efforts to keep everyone safe. Today, every student and staff member received a COVID test kit to be used for a safe return to school after Easter break. Every student must take a COVID test either Saturday, April 23 or Sunday, April 24 and email a photo of the results to Mr. Carter (mcarter@csdo.org). Every student and staff member must submit a negative COVID test to return to school on Monday, April 25. Thank you for your cooperation.

On a personal note, it is a great privilege and honor to be appointed Principal of Saint Philip Neri Catholic School. I consider myself blessed and lucky to be able to return to serve this wonderful community for the 2022-23 school year. I will share with all of you my goals and vision for the future in an upcoming Newsletter. Until then, thank you for your support and encouragement, and please enjoy a lovely and very Happy Easter.

Warmly,

Julie Thomas

Interim Principal

p.s. - I hope you had a chance to see our 5th graders bringing the Stations of the Cross to life today!

Updates and Information

COVID Update: We have had 0 school cases since April 5th. 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.
Easter Break starts at Noon This Thursday: This Thursday, April 14th is a noon dismissal and there is no school on Friday, April 15th. Enjoy your Easter break!
Before Returning Monday, April 25th: Every student and staff member must test for COVID on either Saturday, April 23rd or Sunday April 24th and submit a picture of the results to Mr. Carter.
2022-23 All Student Registration Opened Yesterday: Every new and returning student needs to complete registration for the fall. If you did not receive a link for your child(ren) and are wondering why, please contact Mr. Carter (mcarter@csdo.org). Thank you!
Rice Bowls: Remember to turn in your rice bowls to the office this week! Thank you for your Lenten giving.
Get Ready for the Fun Run!: Hit the ground running after Easter break at the Fun Run kickoff morning assembly on Monday, April 25th! See flyer below for information on one of our biggest fundraising events of the year!
STEAM Fair: Is happening on Tuesday, April 26th 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.
SLC Spirit Day Wednesday April 27th: It's Beach Day! Sunscreen, check. Beach ball, check. Visor, check. See you there! Free dress rules apply.
Middle School Info Night: Electives! Lockers! Moving classrooms! Oh my! All incoming 6th grade families, please Zoom in on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30p.m. with our middle school staff and Principal Thomas to hear the ins and outs of middle school at SPN.
2022-23 School Calendar is Here!: Hot off the press, here is the school calendar for 2022-23. Some dates may change, so be sure to check the website calendar or the bottom portion of the newsletter for calendar updates.
2022 Best Of - Vote Now! SPN is nominated in Alameda Magazine, Oakland Magazine, AND Parents' Press for "2022 Best Of" schools. Since 2017 we have either been voted as #1, or been in the top 5 in our categories. If you would like to take a few minutes to vote for SPN that would be great! Alameda Magazine and Oakland Magazine: We are listed under "kids" in three categories: Best Private Elementary School, Best Private Middle School, and Best Preschool. Parents Press: We are listed as best Faith Based Preschool, Elementary and Middle School. Preschool is located in the early education section.
Need to fulfill your volunteer hours? Look for open slots on this sign up sheet for Choice Lunch servers. Mon. - Fri. slots, 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
Record your SPN volunteer hours: SPN Volunteer Hours Form. Need your total? Just contact our friendly office staff to inquire.

RSVP for Sports Awards Night

Come join us for the Sports Awards Night on Friday, May 20th, from 5:45p.m.- 8:00p.m. here on the SPN yard to celebrate our student athletes. Please use this link to RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. RSVP deadline is Friday, May 6th.

School Happenings

5th grade girls basketball get the win last Sunday against St. Leo's! Go Spartans!

4th grade students had an opportunity to help plant some donated roses in front of the SPN Garden. They had a fun time discovering some of the living things that live below the soil like grubs, worms, pill bugs and more.

Catch the SPN Garden and Library on Instagram!

Other Happenings

On the SPN Campus this summer!

KidzToPros is offering STEM, arts and sports Summer Camps for students ages 4 to 14 on our school campus this coming summer. Early registration discount to SPN parents - $75 off using code FLY75. This discount is valid thru April 30th. You can register your student at kidztopros.com.

If you have any questions regarding camp programs, please email contact@kidztopros.com

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7th grade students are welcome to join SJND for a Practice High School Placement Test (HSPT) held on our campus on Saturday, May 7th from 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The Practice HSPT is a testing opportunity designed to give 7th grade students experience taking the test and to familiarize them with the format and focus of the HSPT. In 8th grade, students take the HSPT, and their scores place them in consideration for high school classes, as well as scholarships. Parents/Guardians are invited to stay for the morning to meet SJND teachers and students. Student-led tours are available for parents interested in seeing the SJND campus. The day concludes with a pizza lunch for students!

The cost of this Practice HSPT is $50 and the link to submit payment will be included in the confirmation email you receive after registering for the event. To register for this event, use this SJND Practice HSPT Registration Link to navigate to the SchoolAdmin calendar, use the buttons above the calendar to navigate to the appropriate month and date of the event you would like to attend, click on the blue box on that date, and submit the event registration form. Both the event registration form and the fee submission are required to complete registration for the Practice HSPT.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the SJND Admission Team! We hope you will join us!

Thank you, and Go Pilots!

SJND Admission Team

admissions@sjnd.org

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