“If we have no peace,
it is because we have forgotten
that we belong to each other.”
- Mother Teresa
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Dear SPN families,
Our school theme of Belonging holds the potential for strengthening our community and allowing each and every one of us to thrive. By actively participating and contributing to school life, including following our procedures, we fortify our sense of belonging to our school and improve everyone’s experience. By following our COVID Safety Plan, we proudly announce that we have had no exposures or cases of COVID in school thus far. This is a huge accomplishment in the current climate of rising illness and hospitalizations, especially among children. Being prudent in self isolating if symptomatic, you are ensuring that we keep our doors open for instruction. Many thanks to all of you for your vigilance in staying safe and keeping others safe as well.
Our Fifth Grade class has been learning about the importance of the phrase Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (and the 4th R, Rot) as they are training to be our Green Team. The Green Team, led by Mrs. Wight, Ms. Kristen, and Mr. Q, will assist in training all grade levels to STOP WASTE and reduce, reuse or recycle in order to positively impact our environment. I feel strongly about this effort, and I applaud our teachers and students for prioritizing this as a school-wide practice for Saint Philip Neri. The students will be training classes beginning this week.
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October Conferences will take place the first week of October. Today homeroom teachers will email home a Conference Request Form for you to complete and submit by next Monday in order to schedule your conferences. Students in grades 1-8 will attend the conference with their parents and teacher. We are offering both Zoom or in-person meetings to help accommodate your schedule and comfort level. Please be sure to submit the Conference Request Form for each of your children so that their homeroom teacher knows your preference for each conference. Teachers will schedule sibling conferences according to family preferences and in coordination with each other. We will confirm your day/time for conferences the week of September 27.
Again, many thanks for your participation and contribution to our school by following our procedures that are designed for the good of all.
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Warmly,
Julie Thomas
Principal
Updates/Information
- This year's Fun Fair/Drive Thru Pasta Dinner is Saturday, September 25th at St. Philip Neri parish. See flyer below.
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SLC Spirit Day: Next Thursday, September 23rd is Multiples Day - plan with friends to dress alike! Free dress rules apply.
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Make up Picture Day: For those who missed getting their picture taken this past Friday, there will be a make up day on Friday, October 14th.
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Lunch Volunteer Openings: Earn volunteer hours AND lunch credits by serving as a Choice Lunch server/substitute. Read here for more information.
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SPN Volunteer requirements: Please read here for what you need to complete in order to be ready to volunteer at SPN.
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Track your Volunteer Hours Here! We are happy to introduce our new Volunteer Hour tracking form. Use this form every time you volunteer to add your hours to your yearly total. Every SPN family is required to volunteer 20 hours (25 if students participate in a sport) each school year.
Message from the Athletic Board
Hello SPN Community ,
On behalf of the SPN Athletic program, we are very grateful for the returning AB members and new members who have joined us for the 2021 - 2022 school year!
Tonight, Tuesday, 14 September, is the first official Athletic Board meeting of the year and we still have a few position vacancies:
- School Advisory Liaison
- Awards / Coaches Appreciation
- Track & Field Coordinator
If you are looking to get involved, fulfill your parent volunteer hours and help support the SPN student athletes, please reach out to us for job descriptions of the vacant positions so you can join in the fun!
Hope to see you on the court, field, or track!
Best,
Erin Manning / Alex Sadie (Athletic Co-Directors)
erinkmanning@gmail.com
asadie731@gmail.com
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Middle Schoolers on the move... |
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Mrs. H - math volunteer extraordinaire - holding office hours |
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TK meets their first Mystery Reader |
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5th grade studies the food chain |
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M.U.S.E. Band Information Meetings for New Parents:
Our after school music program, M.U.S.E., will host three separate online information meetings to choose from for new parents who would like to hear about the program and ask questions. Choose one session from the following available times using the same zoom link:
Wednesday, Sept. 15th at 7:30pm
Thursday, Sept. 16th at 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 727 609 2890
Passcode: Trumpet
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September/October 2021
Sept 14 - Athletic Board Meeting
Sept 21 - Free dress for Sept bdays
Sept 23 - Multiples Day
Sept 24 - NO SCHOOL, Elementary Staff Day - No Share and Care
Sept 25 - Fun Fair
Sept 29 - Noon dismissal, Teacher PD
Oct 5-8 - Noon dismissals for Parent/Student/Teacher conferences
Oct 11 - NO SCHOOL, no Share & Care: Holiday
Oct 14 - Make-up Picture Day
Oct 19 - Free dress for Oct days
Oct 29 - Noon dismissal: Halloween Parade
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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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