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“To be grateful is to find the love of God in everything,”
- Thomas Merton
Dear SPN Families,
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday next week, we are reminded to be grateful for all of God’s many blessings – faith, family, home, friends, good health to name a few. By reflecting on our gifts from God, we become more aware that all of our experiences are part of His plan for us and that we can appreciate each and every blessing.
The Student Leadership Council and student body have written a Novena for me in recognition of National Catholic School Principal Appreciation Day on Thursday. As I mentioned at Morning Assembly yesterday, I couldn’t think of a better gift from the students, or anyone, than sincere prayers on my behalf. Remember, we always have the gift of prayer to offer anyone to acknowledge celebration, support, and love.
We are very fortunate here at SPN to have so many wonderful parent volunteers who prepare and provide community events year round. Please read our Newsletter for upcoming events– Book Fair, Winter Wonderland– and opportunities– See’s Candy Storefront– you don’t want to miss.
For all of our school and parish community, we wish you a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.
Peace & Blessings,
Ms. Thomas
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Annual Fund Campaign Grade Level Competition | |
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The Annual Fund Grade Level Competition has just 1 week to go, and a few classes are poised to win Free Dress and a Pizza Party. Our goal is 100% participation at each grade level, and those grade levels that reach 100% by November 15 will get Free Dress and a Pizza Party on Friday, November 17. Thank you for all of your support.
As of November 14:
Preschool: 46%
TK: 80%
K: 71%
1: 59%
2: 71%
3: 58%
4: 90%
5: 73%
6: 60%
7: 53%
8: 39%
Total: $ 45,581.45
Now you can use this link or your credit card next time you are at the school office.
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There have been zero (0) COVID cases since November 7, 2023.
Please continue to conduct Daily Health Screenings and inform the school office of any exposure or positive cases.
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November 2023
November 15 - Noon Dismissal / Professional Development Day
November 16 - Catholic School Principal Appreciation Day
November 17 - Report Card Day
November 20-24 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL - No Share and Care
November 27 - SAB Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
November 30 - School Spirit Day - Pajama Day
December 2023
December 8 - All School Mass: Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 9:30 a.m.
December 10 - 8th Grade Fundraiser, Elks Lodge, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
December 12 - Free Dress for December Birthdays
December 12 - AB Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
December 14 - Christmas Concert, 7:00 p.m. Students' Attendance Required
December 20 - Christmas Free Dress
December 20 - Noon Dismissal - No Share and Care
December 21 - January 3 - Christmas Break: NO SCHOOL - No Share and Care
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Belonging and Inclusion Logo Design Contest | |
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BOOK FAIR HOURS
Wednesday, 11/15: 12:00-5:45 p.m.
Thursday, 11/16: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday, 11/17: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Thank you, Ms. Latham for a great story hour! | |
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Response time frame closing soon!
PTG and the school are planning to release paper copies of our annual Family Directory.
We have heard from only half of our families so far. Please let us know below if you would like to receive a hard copy of the directory or if you prefer a digital one. Also, please let us know if you can help with creating it.
Please note that if we do not hear from you by November 27, parents' names, phone numbers and email addresses will be automatically listed. Please use the response link below to tailor your preferences.
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Dear SPN Community,
We are excited to invite you to join Konstella if you haven't already! It is a web-and-mobile-based app service with various tools that help parent organizations streamline communications, centralize information, and build engaging parent communities. You can create sign ups, share photos, post alerts, and see what's happening in our SPN community with a handy red bubble on your phone. Currently, about half of the parents are on the platform and we would love to get more signed up to really start to use it as a centralized system. Please use THIS LINK to sign up and get an introduction. We will then follow up with an invitation link to join.
Sincerely,
The PTA and SAB
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A New Way to Earn Volunteer Hours & Link to Log Hours | |
Students in Grades 2 and 4 harvested popcorn from some of the corn we planted last Spring. For a full cycle seed-to-table lesson, they watched as Ms. Kristen popped it for them to eat during Garden Science class. | |
It's poinsettia season! And this year Troop 78 has invited the Pack 78 cub scouts to join in on offering poinsettias to our SPN family! We have beautiful traditional poinsettias in red and white, as well as Italian stone pine mini-trees, rosemary trees and gorgeous zyco cactus plants for sale! This is our 6th annual fundraiser that helps fund the cost of troop and pack activities. Please reach out to a current scout or visit https://www.troop78alameda.com/ to purchase or for more information! The deadline for ordering is November 27, 2023. | |
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Chocolate for a good cause, what could be sweeter?
The SPN PTG needs your support. We are selling delicious See's candies for our latest fundraiser. A portion of your purchase from our virtual storefront link, will go to the SPN PTG, for more fun events throughout the year.
The best part? Our store is open all year long!
We are open for orders now, and all orders will be shipped directly to you, and will be sent as soon as your order is placed. If you have any questions, please contact us at spn.ptg.alameda@gmail.com
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Dear SPN Families,
As we are approaching the Christmas season, we hope you will take part in the annual St. Philip Neri tradition of Adopt-a-family.
For many years, our school has sponsored organizations that assist members of our larger community that are in need of help. This year we are sponsoring Building Futures formerly Midway Shelter, Alameda Point Collaborative and Welcome the Stranger. Our hope is that each student will purchase one or two items from the list. Collection boxes will be placed outside each classroom.
- Pre-School-7th grade: please return the unwrapped gifts no later than December 11, 2023.
- 8th Grade: please return you wrapped gifts no later than December 11, 2023.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Blessings,
Remely R. Laguicao
Adopt a Family Chair
Pre-School, TK and Kindergarten - FOR BUILDING FUTURES
Children (infants to 12 years old, older kids especially need items)
- Educational toys
- Dolls + action figures - (multiracial preferred)
- Underwear + socks
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades - FOR BUILDING FUTURES
Teens (ages 13-17, highest need)
- Body spray, full-sized
- Bath + body kits
- Underwear + socks
- Gift cards to activities: movies, ice cream shop, bowling, Exploratorium, etc.
4th and 5th Grades - FOR BUILDING FUTURES
Women
- Full size bath/body kits
- Adult coloring + journals
- Underwear + socks
- Gift cards Target & Walmart (increments of $25 ideally, but $25 or less is important)
6th and 7th Grades - FOR ALAMEDA POINT COLLABORATIVE
- Target, Safeway, Grocery outlet, Amazon and Kohls gift cards.
8th Grade - FOR WELCOME THE STRANGER
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Guster (Dad) - either a warm jacket or a rain jacket with liner, size M
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Berliane (Mom) - either a warm jacket or a raincoat with liner, size XL
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Ruth (almost 2 years old little girl) - a warm jacket or raincoat - size 2 yrs, and one toy
- A couple of umbrellas thrown in would be great.
8th Grade, please wrap gifts for your Welcome the Stranger recipients.
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Thank You SPN For The Donations Of Socks To Veterans | |
Middle School Play Was a Great Success | |
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We would love to have you as a part of our social media community.
It only takes a few seconds to join.
Check us out on Instagram at “spnalameda”.
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