Principal's Message

August 6, 2024

Unity in Faith & Love

Dear St. Philip Neri School Families and Friends,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. I trust that God blessed you and your families this summer, and I look forward to gathering together officially on Monday, August 19, the First Day of School. With inspiration from the Olympic Games that promote unity and peace throughout our world, our school theme this year is Unity in Faith & Love. With Jesus Christ as our model, may we truly come together and work in faith with great love and hope to ensure a successful and enjoyable year of learning for all of our students.

At St. Philip Neri School we believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. The faculty and staff partner with you to help your students maximize their potential. As partners, our communication is vital to our success, and the Tuesday Newsletter is a beacon of information from the school to families. Please take a few short minutes to read this Newsletter thoroughly each week to stay informed and connected with school events, opportunities, and expectations.

On August 14 our faculty and staff will begin their preparations for this school year, renewing and enhancing their professional relationships and community for the benefit of our students. On August 19 our students and families will join the faculty and staff in a year’s long project to work towards common goals of developing and nurturing the whole child– spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally– in fulfillment of our philosophy.

We have welcomed new students and their families at the Uniform Exchange on July 27, and we will extend more hospitality and connection with SPN members at the Welcome Event on Thursday, August 15. We also welcome our new Secretary, Mrs. Mina Bravo; new Instructional Assistant for Grades 4 and 5, and SPN alumna, Mrs. Leah Hitchings; and our new Music Teacher, Ms. Lydia Cho.

May God continue to bless the St. Philip Neri School community throughout the 2024-25 school year. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Peace and Blessings,

Ms. Thomas

Covid Update

Please continue to be vigilant in your Daily Health Screenings, and do not send students with COVID symptoms to school. Please test students with symptoms and inform the Secretary, Mrs. Mina Bravo (mbravo@csdo.org) of the test results. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our community safe.

Calendar

August 2024

Aug 1 Office Opens, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Aug14-16 Faculty and Staff Retreat & Meetings

Aug 15 Optional Preschool, TK and K Welcome Event, 5-5:30 p.m.

Aug 15 New Family Welcome Event, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Aug 18 School Board Retreat, 9:00 a.m.-noon

Aug 19 First Day of School - Noon Dismissal (TK-8)

Aug 20 Noon Dismissal (TK-8)

Aug 21 2:10 p.m. Dismissal (2-8) / Lunch service starts

Aug 19-30 TK/K 8:30 a.m. - Noon; 1st grade 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Aug 22-23 3:10 p.m. Dismissal (2-8)

Aug 23 Ice Cream Social, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Aug 27 Free dress for July/Aug B-days

Aug 29 Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30 p.m., 7:30-8:00 p.m. 8th Grade only

Aug 30 Noon Dismissal (TK-8)

September 2024

Sept 2 NO SCHOOL: Labor Day - No Share and Care

Sept 3 First full day for TK/K and 1st Grade

Sept 9 PTG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Sept 10 Picture Day

Sept 13 NO SCHOOL: No Student Day, No Share and Care, Professional Development Day

Sept 17 Free dress for Sept B-days

Set 21 FUN FAIR

Sept 23 School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Sept 25 Noon Dismissal / Professional Development Day

Pay Your Tuition Online

You can now pay your tuition bill online! An invoice was emailed directly from Curacubby on August 1st. Follow the link to pay with your bank account or credit card. Please check your spam folder if you haven't received it.

A Better Way to Buy Scrip

Do you want to get a head start on your Scrip purchases for the 2024-2025 school year? We now have an easier way to start earning! Order your gift cards to be delivered to the school or your home. Raise Right also features an app that allows you to purchase egift cards delivered to your ewallet within seconds. There are hundreds of stores available including gas stations, grocery stores, clothing & shoe stores, hotels and more. Check it out today!

Enter enrollment code 432BQIZ543ML at RaiseRight.com/Enroll

Earn Volunteer Hours & Link to Log Hours

Families can now get volunteer hours for buying items from Grade Level and Department Amazon Wishlists. You will get 1 volunteer hour for every $20 spent. If the class does not have any items available on their list, Amazon gift cards are welcome, too!

Please include a gift receipt so we know who to thank!

Please contact Ms. Trujillo with any questions.