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A Strong Finish
Dear SPN Family and Friends,
Thank you all for your presence at our Spring Concert last Wednesday. Our Annual Spring Concert definitely marks the beginning of the end of the school year here at St. Philip Neri Catholic School. The concert theme, “A Celebration of Planet Earth,” highlighted songs that honored nature, animals, and the beauty of our planet as well as how we need to work together to care for our shared home. Like the concert itself, when we all work together on a common goal, success is inevitable.
Many thanks to the parent and student volunteers who facilitated the Math Night last night. It’s always gratifying to see our students enjoying themselves while learning and testing their skills. Special thanks to Helen Wang for organizing this event. Be sure to read about the success of our Math Club participants in this Newsletter.
Today our students participated in our Annual Fun Run, the final fundraiser of the year that brings our community together and allows our students to take an active role in raising funds for school programs. Unlike our other fundraisers, this online fundraiser provides an opportunity for friends and family, far and wide, to donate on behalf of students. We have had some extraordinary student enthusiasm, and some classes have rallied together to bring forth impressive results. There is still time to gather donations for this fundraiser to make it a success by reaching our goal. Thank you all for your support and contributions.
Tomorrow night is a wonderful evening to take the night off from cooking with Dine and Donate at The Hob Nob on Park Street. Unlike other Dine and Donate events, The Hob Nob will give us 15% of their total proceeds from the evening, WITHOUT ANY FLYERS. We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity.
Friday evening is our Sports Awards ceremony from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Church. We look forward to acknowledging the sportsmanship, growth and achievements of our athletes and teams. A few 8th graders will be awarded with Perpetual Awards that are traditionally given to Spartan athletes who for several years have represented themselves and their school with integrity, respect, responsibility and perseverance.
While we are nearing the end of the school year, and for our graduates nearing the end of their years here at St. Philip Neri School, it is so important for all of us to stay focused and finish the school year on a strong note. Our students have a lot to be proud of in terms of their growth and development this year, and our end of year celebrations will be truly joyful and well deserved by maintaining high standards all the way through until the final day. Thank you for partnering with us and ensuring a positive end to this school year.
Peace & Blessings,
Ms. Thomas
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May 2024
May 14 - AB Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
May 17 -School Spirit Day - SPN Spartan Spirit
May 17 - Sports Awards Night, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
May 20 - SAB Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
May 21 - Free Dress for May and June Birthdays
Mary 22 - E-waste Drive, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
May 23 - Drama Performance
May 24 - SPN Olympics, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Noon Dismissal
May 26 - Feast of St. Philip Neri
May 27 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Observed, No Share and Care
May 28 - 8th Grade Ribbon Ceremony, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
May 29 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance
May 30 - 8th Grade Picnic, No School for 8th Graders
May 31 - Baccalaureate Mass, 10:00 a.m.
May 31 - Graduation, 5:00 p.m.
June 2024
June 5 - 2:10 p.m. Dismissal, Lunch Service Ends
June 6 - NOON DISMISSAL, No Share and Care
June 7 - Last Day of School, Moving Up Ceremony, Report Card Day, 10:30 a.m. DISMISSAL, No Share and Care
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Our Math Kangaroo Winners | |
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Congratulations to our winners!
Longwen Hua (Grade 3)
Victor Corriveau (Grade 3)
Annamarie Patterson (Grade 2)
Zeke Mendes (Grade 3)
Gregory Corriveau (Grade 5)
Maxwell Wang (Grade 2)
Hudson Patterson (Grade 4)
Nathan Sebastian (Grade 1)
Yusuf James (Grade 1)
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There have been #2 positive cases since May 6, 2024. Please remain vigilant in following the Daily Health Screening in order to keep our community healthy and safe. | |
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Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
Performance: 1:45 p.m.
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Thank you to Mr. Quinones and Mr. Toner for organizing an E-Waste Drive. Please see below for details. | |
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Calling all friends, family, and supporters!
We are excited to announce that we've reached the final round of voting for the "Best of" for Alameda AND Oakland Magazines, as well as Parent's Press Magazine. Thanks to your incredible support during the nomination phase. We're on the home stretch, but we still need your help to clinch this prestigious recognition!
Your belief in our school has brought us this far. If you think we deserve to win, we would be deeply honored if you would please vote for us. Your continued support is immensely appreciated, as it empowers us to further enrich our students, families and community.
Voting is simple!
Please follow the below links to vote in three categories, Preschool, Faith
Based or Private Elementary and Faith Based or Private Middle Schools:
Alameda Magazine: https://www.alamedamagazine.com/best-of-alameda-ballot/
Oakland Magazine: https://www.oaklandmagazine.com/best-of-oakland-ballot/
Parent's Press: https://parentspress.com/best-of-parents-press-east-bay/
Every vote brings us closer to achieving this incredible milestone.
Thank you for your steadfast support and for being a vital part of our journey. Together, let's secure this win!
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The SPN Olympics are back!
On May 24th at 10:45 a.m. we will have our very own Olympics. Students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth have practiced and participated in our three events and are ready to take on all other grades in the spirited competition. The events are: Ring Toss, Cart Race and Relay Race. All grades have practiced the events individually and competed to see who will represent each grade against the whole school!
All Grades will be out on the yard at once cheering on their representatives to see who the medal winners will be. Along with the three events each grade will have a winner for the sportsmanship award. Each Grade will have their own designated color to wear on the day of the Olympics. Parents are welcome to come and enjoy but we ask that you stay outside the fence.
Class Colors:
8th - Red
7th - Blue
6th - Green
5th - Orange
4th - Black
3rd - White
2nd - Yellow
1st - Purple
K - Gray
TK - Pink
Class Representatives:
8th - Danny, Alyssa, Fiona, Conrad, Ronan, Clara, Alana, Kaleb, Tyrus and Drake
7th - Grace, Erik, Nic, Delilah, Harper, Adelaide, Sebastian, Liam, Joy, Chiara, Vincent and Henry
6th - Katelyn, Malcolm, Anna, Emily C, Scarlett, Declan, Alexa, Blaine, Clara, Grace and Jestyn
5th - Maxx, Michael, Jacob, Victor, Leila, Diana, Romeo, Isabella and Caroline
4th - Lana, Daniel, Brixton, Landon, Cole, Will, Hudson, Bridget, Mazzee, Mariela and Francisco
3rd - Patrick, Samuel, Mimi, AJ, Colton, Edward, Beatrice, Cameron, Levi and Alice
2nd - Anthony, Jack, Samantha, Abby, Emily, Bennett S, Julian, Olivia, Sebastian, Kalina and Lucia
1st - Rory, Charles, Caleb, Margot, Sirvon, Max and Philip, Sadie and Cassidy, Nathan and Rory
K - David, Brynn, Athena, Miles, Jimmy, Luna, Willie, Helena, Jake and Emi
Go Spartans!
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SPN PTG is excited to introduce the highly anticipated Alameda Theatre and Cineplex Kids' Summer Series!
We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to enjoy the Wednesday Kids Movie of the Day at a significantly reduced price when you purchase the exclusive Kids' Summer Series Ticket Book at the SPN Office. Not only will you be able to save money, but your purchase will also support the SPN PTG and contribute to the success of future events.
Here's what you need to know:
Dates:
Mark your calendars for June 12th through August 7th (excluding July 3rd) as these are the dates during which you can utilize your purchased ticket to watch the movie of the day at the Alameda Theatre!
Day and Time:
Every Wednesday morning at 10am, the theatre doors will open at 9:30am. This gives you ample time to settle in and enjoy the cinematic experience with your young ones!
Pricing:
For just $10, you will receive a book of 8 tickets, which means you only pay $1.50 per movie. This incredible value ensures that you can treat your children to an enriching movie experience without breaking the bank.
Movie Selection:
Please refer to the accompanying graphic (above) for a list of the exciting movies that will be screened during the Kids' Summer Series.
Conditions:
Please note that only one ticket per person will be accepted for entry, regardless of whether you are a student, parent, guardian, or friend.
Deadline:
To secure your spot for this fantastic series, be sure to purchase your ticket book by June 5th. Quantities for this exclusive offer are limited, so don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Inquiries:
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at spnptg@csdo.org.
We can't wait to see you at the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex Kids' Summer Series!
Remember, this is an experience you and your children won't want to miss (sold out last year), so act fast and secure your tickets today.
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Incoming Freshmen Info Night at AHS | |
Free Tickets to the Alameda County Fair | |
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Dear Parents,
Alameda County Fair is offering FREE single day admission tickets to their annual Fair between June 14 - July 7 in Pleasanton for K-5th Grade.
The Fair offers an opportunity for children to learn about agriculture and how food is grown and the importance of feeding our community. Children will also have the opportunity to learn about animals of all sizes, participate in STEAM activities and take-homecraft projects. New this year, students can learn about local farming with the new Fields of Gratitude, a Tribute to Local Famers displays.
Sincerely,
Alameda County Fair
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKET
Your ticket must be claimed following the unique link below:
alameda.saffire.com/p/pages/school-program or scan QR code for quick access to claim a ticket. After you submit, your ticket will automatically be emailed to you. Show the ticket QR code at Admission Gates on a mobile device or printed. Your ticket is valid for any single day of Fair.
*Valid through July 7 at midnight, while supplies last. Do not share promo code, quantities are limited to each school. Alameda County Fair is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
**Non-discounted items may also be added to cart, no additional discount will apply.
***Promo code is not applicable on the main Fair ticket page or on-site at the gates.
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You Can Still Earn Volunteer Hours With Purchases From Our Wish Lists | |
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