St. David of Wales Catholic School

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Week of January 6, Vol 2, Issue 20

St. David School Mission Statement

It is the mission of St. David of Wales Catholic School to consistently provide a safe environment for academic and spiritual growth. Rooted in Catholic beliefs and values our school prioritizes academic achievement and builds moral and social responsibility. We cultivate global citizens in a culturally diverse community, while promoting Catholic values and respect for all of God’s creations.

Dear St. David Families,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025 with renewed hearts and minds, we are filled with gratitude for the blessings that the Christmas season has brought to our school community. This week, we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, a beautiful reminder of the journey of the Magi to honor the infant Jesus. Jus as the three kings offered their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we are called to offer our talents, time, and hearts in service to God and one another.

The start of a new year is always a time for reflection and renewal. It is an opportunity for us to set new goals, both individually and as a school community, and to recommit ourselves to our shared mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to others. Let us approach 2025 with the same faith and determination as the Magi, trusting that God's light will guide us.

We are also eagerly preparing for Catholic Schools Week, which begins on January 26, 2025. This special week is a celebration of the unique value that Catholic education brings to our students, families, and communities. Our theme of Bear Strong: Together we Achieve, reminds us of the incredible partnership between our school, parish, and families. Stay tuned for details about the exciting activities and events planned to highlight the wonderful spirit of St. David of Wales Catholic School!

As we move forward together, let us remember that our strength comes from our unity and shared faith. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school's mission. May this new year bring abundant blessings to you and your families.

Yours in faith,

Mr. Swanson & Ms. Medrano

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 7

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a fantastic Christmas

January 8

PTG Meeting

Zoom PTG Meeting

Link to join

7pm

January 10

Progress Reports

Progress reports for midterm of Trimester 2 go home with students

January 17

Staff Professional Development

Student Holiday

January 21

CYO Track & Field

Team Meeting at Rose Mello Hall

5:30 pm

January 21

5 Kind & Clever Ways to MOTIVATE children

Parent Workshop (Zoom)

7pm

January 22

Minimum Day (K-8)

Minimum Day Dismissal for K-8 Professional Development Day

12:00 N

January 22

Jr. High Science Fair Rose Mello Hall

6 pm

Jan 26-Feb 1

Catholic Schools Week

We celebrate what makes St. David wonderful!

Feb 1

Open House

Come see what the school has been up to and bring a friend!

3 - 4:45 pm

CSW Mass

We celebrate Catholic schools with Mass

5 pm

NOTES FROM THE OFFICE

Billing Platform Update

At this point, Curacubby is no longer in service. All invoices and payments will be through Brightwheel.

If you have moved or changed contact information since registration, please make sure to update your information with Ms. Turner - office@stdavidschool.org. In case of an emergency, we want to make sure we would be able to get a hold of you.

PTG Meeting Link

PTG Meeting, January 8th at 7pm

A Note from PTG:

Dear St. David of Wales Families,

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off January with several engaging activities for our school community.

PTG Meeting: Join us for our first PTG meeting of the year this Wednesday, January 8th, at 7 pm
Parent Workshop: On Tuesday, January 21st, 7–8:30 pm, we present an interactive virtual workshop, “5 Kind & Clever Ways to MOTIVATE Children,” led by parent educator Vanessa Callaghan, MEd. Register to receive the Zoom link and learn practical tools to support your children’s motivation.
Catholic Schools Week: Stay tuned for more details about our exciting events celebrating faith, knowledge, and community from January 26th to February 1st!

We look forward to connecting with you this month!

Blessings,

Your PTG Team

ptg@stdavidschool.org

Click here for Volunteer Opportunities!

St. David of Wales School presents a virtual workshop experience with Vanessa Callaghan, MEd.

Parents and Caregivers: You really don't have to figure out how to motivate your kids alone!

Join fellow St. David of Wales School parents along with parent educator and coach Vanessa Callaghan, MEd., as we connect, exchange ideas & learn tools and strategies that we can all use right away to boost our kids’ motivation.

Experience how to...

WIN your child's cooperation.
SUPPORT more focus & engagement in school and family life.
TAKE ACTION to build more trust and mutual respect.
USE ALTERNATIVES to punishments and rewards.

This highly interactive workshop is designed to give you new, effective strategies that REALLY work and KIDS LOVE!

What is it? A highly interactive MOTIVATION WORKSHOP presented by St. David of Wales School, “5 Kind & Clever Ways to MOTIVATE children...with less rewards and punishments."

Who is it for? St. David of Wales School Parents and Caregivers

When is it? Tuesday, January 21st, 7-8:30pm PST

Where is it? We will meet in a virtual Zoom room. Be sure to register so that Vanessa’s team can send you the Zoom link.

Mass Sign-Ups

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

We warmly invite all families to join us for the special Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. David of Wales Catholic School! This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to participate in a meaningful celebration of faith, helping them grow spiritually.

We encourage you to complete the participation form —let's ensure our scholars shine bright during this beautiful week of celebration! After all, the more, the merrier—because nothing embodies our mission more than coming together in faith and fellowship!

Our 6th Grade Girls Volleyball team had TWO games coming back from Christmas break! The team has been hard at work during the break practicing and honing in on their volleyball skills.

Look out for Track & Field and Girls Basketball sign-ups!

If you're interested in participating in a sport, coaching, or volunteering for CYO please email: stdavidbears.sports@gmail.com

3-MINUTE RETREAT- Proclaim Peace

Take a moment to reflect on how we are called to be instruments of God’s peace. This week’s retreat invites us to pause, pray, and seek ways to share Christ’s peace in our daily lives. Find strength in stillness and inspiration through prayer.

3-Minute Retreat

ST. DAVID CATHOLIC SCHOOL

871 Sonoma Street

Richmond, CA 94805

www.stdavidschool.org

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