December 11, 2019 -
Anchored in His Love
Kindness - Our Lady of Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego
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Dear St. Isidore Families,
âThe best way to spread CHRISTMAS CHEER is singing loud for all to hear.â
Nothing brings on the feeling of Christmas more than seeing children of all ages singing holiday songs that have been sung for generations. It truly spreads Christmas cheer and is one of the best reminders of why we send our children to St. Isidore School.
Our school Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m.
We ask that students arrive at the Cardelli Gym no later than 6:45 p.m.
and be dressed in their âChristmas Bestâ
(no jeans, tank tops, etc.). Parents, please be patient and considerate as you enter the gym. There is room for everyone. Also, young children should not be left unattended in the gym. Please make sure a teacher is present before finding your seats.
TK and Kindergarten
students will stay for the evening concert with their classmates and teacher and
will not be dismissed early
as has been done in the past.
Click here
to view the nightâs student seating chart. I hope you enjoy the show!
We will have an open dress rehearsal on the day of the concert at 1:00 p.m. for those who would like to attend. The rehearsal is usually less crowded and a great time for grandparents and friends to come and enjoy the show. The Christmas and Spring concerts are mandatory. If, for some reason, your child is unable to attend the show, please email me directly at
mward@stisidore.org
.
Making Spirits Bright
At St. Isidore School, we believe we are at our best when helping others. The Christmas holiday provides us an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer to those less fortunate in our community. Contributing to the KOC toy drive, donating proceeds from the candy cane sales to the Wheelchair Association, and giving the profit from the Christmas Boutique to our sister school, Lumen Christi Academy, truly adds to our holiday joy.
A $1 donation day has been added to the calendar. Students may wear festive sweaters and jeans on Wednesday, December 18.
Proceeds will benefit the Wheelchair Association. Thank you for your generosity and love this holiday season.
Staff Update
I am sad to say that one of our beloved librarian assistants, Michelle Miller, will be leaving our school after the Christmas break. Mrs. Miller and her husband are relocating to Montana. Mrs. Miller has worked at SIS for eight years and has touched the hearts of many. She is known for her contagious smile, kind spirit, and love of reading. Students and staff will miss her, but we wish her much happiness and success on her next adventure.
Help spread the word
Word of mouth is the number one way new families hear about our school, making you our best marketing tool. We kindly ask that, as you visit with neighbors and friends over the holiday break, you mention the
SIS TK/Kindergarten Informational Open House being held on Friday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m
. Your help is always appreciated.
Applications for new students for the 2020â2021 school year are now available online.
Next week is a busy week, so please make sure to see the âHoliday Happeningsâ section below. Have a wonderful rest of the week and enjoy each moment as we inch closer to Christmas and the holiday break.
God bless,
Maria Ward, Principal
PS. The SIS Foundation will be selling Christmas wreaths after tomorrowâs Christmas Concert. All proceeds will benefit SIS Foundation. Thank you for your support.
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- Thursday, December 12 - Candy Cane sales in the AM. Christmas Concert Rehearsal-1pm/ Show-7pm.
- Friday, December 13 - All school Mass at 8:10am (led by 5th). 8th grade Loaves & Fishes.
- Monday, December 16 - 1:50pm dismissal.
- Wednesday, December 18 - Free Dress Donation Day! Wear festive sweater and jeans for $1. Proceeds go to the Wheelchair Foundation. TK Polar Express. 5th grade Presidents Play.
- Thursday, December 19 - Students wear Christmas best, all School Mass 8:10am, 1st Grade Pageant, 12pm Dismissal, Park & Pick up carpool, No Kids Konnection.
- Friday, December 20 - No School. Christmas Break begins.
- Tuesday, January 7 - School resumes. Graduation photo retakes.
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Please pray for all those who are suffering or in need of our thoughts and prayers, especially Will Pringle and Mrs. Koskowich's sister who are both ill. Please also keep the Schaeffer Family in your thoughts and prayers. The service for Mrs. Schaeffer will be held at St Isidore Church on Saturday, 12/14 at 10:00am. Reception to follow at Round Hill CC. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.
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Don't miss out on any fun updates- follow us on
Instagram
,
Youtube
,
and
Facebook
for sneak previews, special 1day pre-sale pricing on party tickets, and so much more.
Looking for an easy stocking stuffer?
Sign Mom up for a fabulous
lunch
with live music with her friends! (
only 19 spots left!
)
Give Dad the gift of a
Dodgeball
with the guys!
Grandma will love the new St. Isidore Student
C
ookbook
! We have printable gift certificates available upon purchase.
The Auction Committee is still looking for donations, big and small.
Scrip, gift cards to local restaurants and businesses, and bottles of wine are just a few easy ways you can donate (and earn PEP hours!) Reach out to
Julie Reid
and
Jessica Finan
today for more information!
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Thank you to all who came, shopped, and supported the Sip & Shop Holiday Boutique. The evening was a great success. A huge thank you to the Sip & Shop Chairs- Catherine Selway, Amanda Cox, Courtney Carper and Katie Merritt for all of their hard work in putting on such a fantastic event.
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If you are interested in becoming a School Sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year, please reach out to the sponsorship team at
sponsorship@stisidore.org
.
Click here
to view Sponsorship Opportunities.
Click here
for the Sponsorship Commitment Form.
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Sponsor Shout Out:
This week we would like to recognize In-Kind
Sponsor
Bishop Cut / Color
for their ongoing support of our school, we are truly grateful. Bishop's offers a full menu of cuts, color, straight razor shaves and facial hair grooming. We encourage you to visit them for your salon needs.
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Please note that all students will be in the Cardelli Center for the dress rehearsal tomorrow from 1-2:40pm. If your child has an appointment during that time, please notify their teacher prior. This will help ensure that their bag and belongings will be with them. The office appreciates your help!
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Congratulations to the Burgess Family!
On Sunday, December 1st the Burgess children were baptized. We are so happy for Noah, Amelia, Grace, Ryan and Charles as well as their lovely parents, Josh & Jina.
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ďťżCongratulations to the Ennen Family!
On Sunday, December 8th the Ennen girls were baptized. We are so happy for Piper, Brooke and Jocelyn as well as their lovely parents, Michael and Melissa.
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The Annual School Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday, December 12th
at 7p.m!
We ask that students arrive to the Cardelli Gym
no later than 6:45 p.m. and be dressed in their âChristmas Bestâ (no jeans, tank tops, etc.).
We will have an open dress rehearsal during the day at 1 p.m. for those who would like to attend. This is a great option for grandparents and friends.
Click here
to view the seating chart for this year's show.
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$1 Donation Day on Wednesday, December 18th!
Students are allowed to wear a festive sweater and jeans for $1. Proceeds will benefit the
Wheelchair Foundation
.
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Please join us for first grades annual Christmas Pageant!
This special SIS tradition will take place on Thursday, December 19th at the 8:10am all school Mass.
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Attention 8th Grade Parents
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8th Grade yearbook ads on sale now!
The deadline to create and purchase an ad is December 13, 2019.
Click here
for directions.
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Science Fair - Volunteers Needed
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Science Fair is coming soon!
Please consider volunteering your time on Wednesday, January 29th from 8am-2:30pm as a Science Fair Judge. For more information or to volunteer,
click here
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Random acts of kindness are deliberate attempts to brighten another person's day by doing something thoughtful, nice, and caring. Go out and spread kindness, SIS! Please let the office know if you do or witness a RAOK.
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Joyful, Merry & Blessed!
Thank you to everyone that donated a toy to the KOC Toy Drive, purchased a candy cane to help those in need of a wheelchairs and supported this year's Children's Christmas Boutique. Together we raised $6,000 for one of our sister schools. Giving feels great!
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Calling all bakers!
St. Isidore mom and CRUMB owner Nancy Phillips is pleased to offer a six-week baking class. Each week your child will learn a new baking technique and bring home treats to share
. The third session begins the week of 1/14/20, space is limited, so get your registration in ASAP.
Click here
for information.
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Learn about Girl Scouts!
Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts at St Isidore and how you can get your daughter involved. Open to all age girls (TK-8th). Join us for a parent info meeting on 1/9.
Click here
for further information. Please contact Susan Kelly, 6th-grade SI leader, with questions or if you want more info. 415-225-6052 &
5cakellys@gmail.com.
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Games Unlimited's
Battle of the Schools!
Earn points for your school every time you shop. The school with the most points at the end of the month wins $100 towards their Ed Fund. Please mention SIS during your holiday shopping.
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Christmas is just around the corner! It's a good time to complete that holiday task list and Scrip can help you do that! Get those hard to shop for gifts checked off with an Amazon, Target or Visa gift card. Ace Hardware and Home Depot are great places to finish off your holiday decorating. Pick up your baking supplies at Lunardi's or Safeway and shop for that festive Christmas sweater at Macy's, Nordstroms or Marshalls. After all your errands are complete, treat yourself to a delicious lunch at Norm's, Cheesecake Factory or California Pizza Kitchen followed by a sweet treat and coffee at Peets or Starbucks. Scrip can be there every step of the way, helping you prepare for the holidays while managing your budget! Happy Holidays from Scrip!
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Volunteer Opportunitiesďťż- Week B
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