St. Isidore School Newsletter😁

May 29, 2019 - Walking Together in Faith

Compassion - Our Lady of Fatima

Dear St. Isidore Families,

“Life is a collection of moments.”

I can’t believe we are about to say goodbye to another school year! I often wonder where the time goes and how each month seems to move faster than the next. Day after day we wake up early, make sure the uniform is clean, the lunches are made and the homework is done. We do this, knowing full well the whole routine will begin again tomorrow. Raising school-age children is busy and the schedule is hectic, but I encourage you to cherish these moments, even the mundane list of daily to do’s, because it won’t last forever. Believe it or not, you will one day miss driving through the SIS carpool, so I’ve heard. On behalf of the SIS faculty and staff, I want to thank you for allowing us to be part of your moments. We look forward to the days ahead!

Graduation day

On Thursday, May 30, the Class of 2019 will celebrate their graduation. Festivities will begin with the Graduation Mass at 10:00 a.m. At mass, the first grade class will pay a special tribute to the eighth graders. The graduation ceremony will be held in the church at 5:00 p.m. Graduation is bittersweet; I am overjoyed and excited for the graduates’ futures, but will truly miss every one of them.

School Board thank you

I want to thank the 2018–2019 School Board for their dedication to our school. Your guidance, commitment and leadership continues to help move the school forward. Thank you: Paola McNamara, Denise Reid, Vic de Mello, Michelle Anderson, Joe McLean, Pat Kratus, Marie Whitis, Matthew Semansky, Tanc Agius, Andy Anderson and Brian Rivera. All current members will remain part of the team, and Matthew Semansky will succeed Paola McNamara as president. We welcome three new members: Sheren Bouchakian , Michael McGirr and Mahsa Tippins. Please see a special message from the 2018–2019 School Board President, Paola McNamara, in the section below.

Come grow with us

St. Isidore School is a great place for children to grow! I am excited to announce that we have over 40 new families joining us next year. We still have a few openings in select grades including Kindergarten. Please feel free to mention this to family and friends as you mingle this summer. Word of mouth continues to be our best marketing tool.

Last day schedule

The last day of school is Friday, June 7! Students will attend an all-school mass at 8:10 a.m. Following the mass, there will be a “Parents Coffee.” The “Moving Up” ceremony will be held promptly at 9:55 a.m., and students will be dismissed at 10:00 a.m. Please note that there will be NO PM CARPOOL/KIDS KONNECTION that day. Have a wonderful rest of the week!

God bless,

Maria Ward, Principal

Important Dates

Wednesday, May 29 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance at 5:30pm.
Thursday, May 30 - 8th Grade Graduation Mass 10am, Graduation Ceremony 5pm.
Monday, June 3 - 4th Grade Geology Rocks performance (109) at 8:30am and (108) at 9:30am.
Wednesday, June 5 - Free Dress for June Birthdays.
Thursday, June 6 - Field Day 8:45am, 12pm dismissal.
Friday, June 7 - Last day of school! All school Mass at 8:10am (led by Student Leadership). Moving up ceremony at 9:55am. 10am Dismissal. No PM Carpool.No Kids Konnection.

Prayers

Please pray for all those who are suffering or are in need of our thoughts and prayers especially the grandmother of Abigail Augustson -Elena Cabrera, and the grandmother of Meadow & Mia Chatman - Raya Berjas. Lets also pray for SIS Alumni, Matthew Medeiros who recently went to Heaven. Please remember his family during this difficult time. May God keep them in His tender, loving care.

School Board Message

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing teachers and staff that keep our children safe and help nurture their minds and souls every day. You bring our Catholic traditions to life, create a positive learning environment, and encourage our children to blossom. You constantly go above and beyond our expectations and we appreciate all you do! Thank you to our PTG and the numerous volunteers that help make our school community thrive. From working in the classroom or around campus to chairing the numerous events and activities, you are the heart of our school and what makes this community so special.

A personal thank you to my fellow board members who went above and beyond this year. Your dedication to St. Isidore’s health and prosperity is evident in all you do. We welcome three new members to the 2019-20 School Board: Sheren Bouchakian, Michael McGirr, and Mahsa Tippins. Matthew Semansky will take the reins as President and I know he will continue to guide us in the right direction.

We hope you have a spectacular summer and look forward to seeing you in the Fall. Please reach out to us at schoolboard@stisidore.org with your comments and questions.

With Gratitude,

Paola McNamara and the SI School Board

PTG News

Our school supply kits are ready to go for next year! 1st Day School Supplies has all the name brand school supplies you need. Click here to order the exact supplies your teacher requested. Not bargain brands, the exact supplies from your teacher’s list! The deadline to order is June 30.

Save the date for the following upcoming events: Field Day on June 6th and SIS Golf Classic on September 30th!

Sponsorship

Thank you so much to our generous 2018-2019 Sponsors. Your support helped ensure a successful year for SIS! We are now excepting paperwork for next year's Sponsorship. Please reach out to the sponsorship team at sponsorship@stisidore.org if you have any questions. Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities. Click here for the Sponsorship Commitment Form. Thank you and have a great summer!

Field Day

Field Day is Coming – June 6th, 2019!

Field Day on Thursday, June 6th, is the end of year celebration with lots of fun, sun and activities for the kids! Help us celebrate by volunteering your time while earning PEP hours for the 2019-2020 school year!

Please click here to sign up. Make sure to sign up for your child's grade so we can ensure you will be placed in their area. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call, text or email the Field Day Chairs.

Theresa Vodopich truizrph@yahoo.com or 925.895.4527

Paula Dalmada pdalmada@outlook.com or 760.415.0350

Please have your students wear their class color shirt. This enables volunteers, faculty, and staff to easily locate them throughout the festivities!

TK/Kindergarten: PINK

1st Grade: RED

2nd Grade: YELLOW

3rd Grade: ORANGE

4th Grade: GREEN

5th Grade: BLUE

6th Grade: PURPLE

7th Grade: BLACK

Office: STRIPES

Did You Know?

Sponsor Give Back! Is your hair ready for Summer? School's almost out and it's time to GO BOLD! From fun, funky color to amazing cuts! Mention St. Isidore and get 50% off for all services at Bishops Danville or Walnut Creek stores for the entire St. Isidore School Community now through June 30th, 2019. 10% giveback to SIS on all services. Thank you Bishops!

In an effort to develop a healthy school culture where our whole community is invested in helping kids thrive as digital learners and citizens, we are distributing a TK-3 Common Sense Media Family Tip Sheet, Gr. 4-8 Common Sense Media Family Tip Sheet and Common Sense Education Family Media Agreement . Please go over these with your family. This info can also be found in the SIS Parent Group Resources in the Common Sense Media Folder in Schoology. The agreement form does not need to be returned to school.

Random Acts of Kindness

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.

Thank you to everyone who signed up to be a Sponsor Family for Newcomers. Having a friendly face to answer questions and concerns means the world to a new school family. We have 40 new families starting next school year!

SIS Family Highlight

Congratulations to the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest winners, Hayden Motas and Mary DeMartini. They were celebrated at a KOC meeting last Thursday, May 23rd. They each received a plaque and a KOC commemorative basketball. Way to go!

Congratulations to Senora Casias on her new grandbaby! As you can see by the photo Senora Casias is over the moon about her new grandson, Nathaniel John Cayan Casias. He was born May 26 2019.

Challenge Success

Easy Summer learning tips for parents: Have fun with numbers! Find creative ways to practice math. Ask your child to help you tally the bill at the grocery store, calculate time, or follow a recipe. Some children enjoy math workbooks or online worksheets - there are lots of free ones.

Uniform Exchange

The Uniform Exchange is accepting donations for the summer. Please drop off your items at the school office or at the Daly's home. Items must meet the following conditions:

• Items must have NEW logo. Do not donate items with old logo.

• Donations should be recently WASHED and free of pet hair, lint, etc.

• Please NO torn or well-worn items.

• If the size is not visible on label, please mark the size on masking tape affixed to the item.

• All items should meet uniform requirements as listed in the handbook.

• We CANNOT ACCEPT non-uniform items or those from alternate vendors (e.g., Old Navy, Lands End, Gap, etc.).

• If donating leggings, biker shorts, socks, and shoes, they must be in excellent condition.

The Uniform Exchange Summer Event is scheduled for Sunday, August 4 from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm. All donations need to be received BEFORE this date.

If you have any questions, please contact Sally at sallmatt@comcast.net .

Start earning your 2019-2020 PEP early. The Uniform Exchange collects gently used uniform items then makes them available to all SIS families. We would appreciate your assistance with transporting the inventory, organizing the items, helping families to find needed clothing, then packing up and transporting items not distributed. Click here to volunteer.

Boy Scout News

Cub Scout Pack 804 invites you to join them at their Big Bang Event on May 29th at 5:30pm. Click here for further information.

Parish News and Notes

St. Isidore's Women's Bible Study meets on Thursday Mornings beginning September-April. The 2019-2020 study is titled "Discovering our Dignity", an in depth look at Women in the Bible. Come and enjoy spiritual growth and much needed social time/fellowship! Click here for further information. Click here for registration form.

Adult Volunteers Needed for SI Bible Camp (June 17-21) from 9am-12pm. If you are able to help please contact Christine Cosbey at (925) 788-4231.

Scrip

Scrip News... Click here to order!

Don’t get caught without your SCRIP. Stock up now while we have the cards that you will need and use! Get your SCRIP cards for gas, grocery, coffee, movies, gifts, dining and home décor before it is too late. Here are a few dates that you need to know. This Thursday, May 30th is the last week for SPECIAL ORDERS.

Next Thursday, June 6th we will accept WALK IN orders only. You must come to the SCRIP office with payment and order form ready to go. We ask that you wait for us to fulfill your order before leaving, as there may be a possibility that we are out of some retailers and you may need you to choose another SCRIP vendor. Congratulations Graduating families! Scrip will always be available to you wherever you go. Come back to St. Isidore's for all your Scrip needs! Thank you for shopping with Scrip!

Calling all Amazon shoppers! St. Isidore School is excited to now be participating in the AmazonSmile Account Program. The AmazonSmile Foundation kindly donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. To designate SIS as the organization of your choice please click here .