May 21, 2024

The Feast of St. Philip Neri

Patron Saint of Joy

Dear St. Philip Neri Family and Friends,

The Feast of our Patron Saint, St. Philip Neri, is acknowledged on May 26, the day in 1595 when he died. He was born in Florence, Italy, in 1515 to a noble family. In 1533, at the age of 18, he had a religious conversion which caused him to move to Rome and devote his life to God. He spent many years as a layman preaching in the streets of Rome, caring for the poor, the sick and the pilgrims who came to Rome for refuge. In 1544 he met Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits Order), and in 1551 Philip was ordained a priest. Philip Neri believed that a cheerful temper was more Christian than a melancholy one. "A joyful heart is more easily made perfect than a downcast one," according to Philip Neri, the Second Apostle of Rome.

As a school community named for St. Philip Neri, we continue to emulate his life of service to others and his advocacy for joy and cheer. We will honor St. Philip Neri with an all school Mass hosted by the 4th Grade, with our parish, at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24. We will begin with a procession from the blacktop. Please join us for this special Eucharistic celebration.

May 2024

Mar 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

June 5 - Last Day of Lunch Service and Share and Care

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

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.

Doors open: 1:30 p.m.

Performance: 1:45 p.m.

Thank you to Mr. Quinones and Mr. Toner for organizing an E-Waste Drive. Please see below for details.

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!

Sherry Eastwood-Fall sharing her book with 4th Grade.

Our second grade classroom created a mosaic welcome sign for the Alameda Food Bank.

They are collecting food between May 28 and June 7. Please be on the lookout for collection bins at the school office.

Attention Parents and Middle School Students! 

Start earning your service hours for the 24/25 school year early by taking care of the SPN Garden this summer. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up below.

We have two additional tasks we need help with at your convenience: 

• Picking up bags of mulch at Home Depot and dropping them at the garden (2 hour credit + more if it takes more)
• Irrigation maintenance 

Please email Ms. Kristen at ksmeal@csdo.org if you are interested. 

Do you want to get a head start on your Scrip purchases for next 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 

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! 

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.

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.

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