GOOD NEWS BEARS

MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE

Thank you to the wonderful May Crowning Mass lead by the K/1 Cohort under the guidance of Mrs. S and Mrs. Mora.

Here is the video played at the end of the Mass to celebrate the mothers in our life.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! 🌷 Today, we celebrate the endless love, strength, and sacrifice you bring to our lives each and every day. Whether you're a mom, grandma, stepmom, or mother figure, your nurturing spirit and unwavering support are truly appreciated. Thank you for all you do—today and every day. Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and well-deserved pampering! 💖

FUN RUN 2024

Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for an exhilarating event? Our annual Fun Run is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to see our students, families, and staff come together for a day of fitness, fun, and fundraising!

Mark your calendars for May 24th as we gear up for a morning filled with laughter and energy. By participating in the Fun Run, youll be supporting St. David's efforts in our continued efforts to update our school's facilities and academic programs.

Grab your water bottles, rally your friends and family, and let's make this year's Fun Run the best one yet! Emails from the Fun Run company should have gone to the email shared with the school at the beginning of the year. If you have not yet received it, please contact our school office. It has been reported that the emails went into the spam folder if you have a yahoo email.

PTG OFFICERS 2024-25

We're thrilled to announce the newly elected officers of our Parent-Teacher Group (PTG)! 🌟 After nominations, voting, and support from our school community, we're excited to introduce the passionate individuals who will be leading us forward in the coming year.

President - Alex Merino

Vice-Presidents - Jackie Garcia and Monica Luevano

Secretary - Veronica Mejia

PTG Outreach - Yesenia Najar Ramirez and Toia Mengensha

CAMPUS SECURITY & FOOD DELIVERY

There has been an increase of deliveries being made to students and the delivery employees are bypassing the office. Students are not allowed to meet the delivery order on the sidewalk. All deliveries must be sent to the office. People delivering lunches should not go to the yard and try to find the students. Anyone who is not a student or an employee of St. David School is required to wear a Visitor's Pass. The office will call students to retrieve their lunches.

Delivery employees have not been screened for VIRTUS/Safe Environment, TB test, or fingerprint clearance as required by the Diocese to have interactions with our students. To prioritize safety, we kindly request packing lunches and snacks in the morning with the student. Please limit the use of 3rd party delivery. Let's work together to maintain security for our St. David students.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS 👍🏽

Are you looking to fulfill some of your hours during the school day? If you have a day off here and there during the work week, you are welcome to sign-up for one (or more) of our recess or lunch duties! There are 2 slots for each "shift" so you can grab a buddy to volunteer with you or get double hours and recruit someone! Thank you to the parents who have volunteered throughout the year and for the parents who suggested doing a sign-up genius!

Reminder: Families are required to volunteer at the school for a minimum of 30 hours during the school year. Service hours are valued at $25 per hour; therefore, the hours that are unearned by the end of the school year will be billed at that rate. Service hours must be earned by adult family members or legal guardians. Each volunteer must complete Virtus training (www.Virtus.org), which is good for 3 years before a renewal is necessary. Also, any volunteer working directly with the children must have a certificate on file for TB clearance and must be cleared through Livescan. Generally, service hours will be earned beginning the first day of school, and are to be completed by June 1st of the school year.

SPIRIT WEEK 2024

Get ready to unleash your school spirit because Spirit Week 2024 is just around the corner! From May 20 to May 24, we'll be diving into a week packed with fun themes, exciting activities, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.

Spirit Week isn't just about dressing up--it's about coming together as a community to celebrate what makes our school special. Mark your calendars, rally the friends, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories during Spirit Week! Let's show everyone the incredible energy and unity that makes our school shine.

Bears, let your school spirit soar! 🐻🌟

CYO NEWS

As the dust settles on another exhilarating track and field season, it's time to celebrate the incredible achievements of our athletes! 🏅 With determination, perseverance, and a whole lot of heart, each competitor pushed themselves to a new limit, leaving it all on the track.

We're proud of all of our St. David Bears! We are happy to announce the outstanding performances of our athletes, who have showcased their talents and represented our school with pride. The following students placed in their respective events:

• Jessica Alvarado (3rd grade), 400 m Dash - 8th place
• Nathan Negrete (3rd grade), 400 m Dash - 8th place
• CJ Romero (5th grade), 400 m Dash - 6th place
• Dominic Sambrano (6th grade), 400 m Dash - 1st place
• Max Negrete (7th grade), 400 m - 7th place
• Dominic Sambrano (6th grade), 100 m Dash - 3rd place
• CJ Romero (5th grade), 40 m Dash - 2nd place
• 3rd Grade Girls, 4x100 m Relay - 7th place
• Natalie Ramirez (3rd grade), hammer throw tetherball - 2nd place
• Ezra Ritchie (4th grade), hammer throw tetherball - 8th place
• Max Negrete (7th grade), softball throw - 6th place
• Dominic Sambrano (6th grade), softball throw - 1st place
• CJ Romero (5th grade), softball throw - 3rd place
• Natalie Ramirez (3rd grade), softball throw - 2nd place

Congratulations to all of our St. David Bear athletes for a wonderful track and field season. We will be celebrating their achievements on May 16th at 6pm in Rose Mello Hall.

FOOTBALL CAMP- SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Saint Mary's College High School will be hosting a football camp on Saturday, June 1st, by former NFL player, Lorenzo Alexander '01. The camp will start at 9am and is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders while spots are available. Click on the link to register.



BIO-MED SUMMER CAMP INVITATION at SALESIAN COLLEGE PREPARATORY

My name is Kenneth (Kenny) Farr, and I serve as our Principal at Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond. We have created an incredible opportunity for our students throughout our Catholic Junior High students throughout the Diocese of Oakland. All are welcome to this invitation to apply to join us on campus at Salesian this June to our first annual Bio-Med Summer Camp. We do ask that you do so sooner than later, as students from a handful of Diocesan schools have been invited, and we only have 20 spaces available. We have a wonderful Bio-Medical STEM program in partnership with Project Lead the Way that we offer high achieving students upon entrance, and this summer camp may serve as a bridge to support our Bio-Medical Program if students end up committing to Salesian for their High School journey.

As a Catholic College Preparatory High School that serves a similar mission as our Catholic schools that you invest time, treasure, and talent in for your child, we value what your child has accomplished. We are confident that they would enjoy the experience, challenge, and fun that our summer camp would provide.

If you and your child accept this invitation, then we request that you to (1) complete our electronic application and (2) make a payment over the phone to our finance office (510) 234-4433. Again we do ask that you do so sooner than later, as students from a handful of Diocesan schools have been invited, and we only have 20 spaces to provide.

*This program is for 6th-8th graders*