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Unity is Supporting One Another
Dear St. Philip Neri School Families and Friends,
As we begin this fourth week of the school year, it is already apparent how our community comes together to support one another in a myriad of ways. Last Thursday evening the Room Parents– approximately 24 parents– met in the Library for an overview of the year’s activities and how they can support the individual classes in planning parties as well as participating in schoolwide efforts and recognition of the faculty and staff. Last night the PTG met to discuss and plan the Fall events: Halloween Coffee for Parents, the Book Fair, and “Breakfast with Santa.” If you’re looking for ways to earn volunteer hours, here is some insight on each of these events.
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First and foremost, we need Fun Fair volunteers (see flier below) for September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This is an easy and fun way to earn volunteer hours. Please sign up ASAP so we are confident that the day will be enjoyable for all.
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The Halloween Coffee for Parents is very easy and can earn you 2 volunteer hours. Order and pick up coffee from a local vendor, bring it to school on time for the Halloween Parade at 8:15 a.m. PTG has a table to set up in the Yard, cups, and stirring sticks to go with the coffee, cream and sugar you picked up. You’ll be reimbursed for the coffee (with receipt). And you will put more smiles on parents’ faces as Halloween is a busy morning in many households.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will take place in mid-November (17-22). The chairperson for this event, Benjamin Yee, would love to have a co-chair this year, and he definitely needs volunteers. Again, this is an easy assignment. Benjamin contacts Scholastic Books who will deliver the books to O’Brien Hall in easy to set up containers. Set up the displays and cashier’s table for the week. The schedule is typically from 3:15-6:30 p.m. daily that week, and it’s best to have #2 parent volunteers for a shift. You could do as few or as many hours as you want depending on your availability (from 1-15 or more hours for this event alone).
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“Breakfast with Santa” has been a favorite event for St. Philip Neri School and Parish for many years. The founding chairperson “graduated” two years ago, so we need a committee of enthusiastic volunteers to re-create this event. O’Brien Hall has been reserved for Sunday, December 8 for this event, typically from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. The good news is that Santa is available for us that day, so we need volunteers to execute the following needs:
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Ticket sales and advertising: #2-3 people ideally to make a flier, print and sell tickets – we’ll have electronic purchasing available as well– and take tickets at the door.
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Decorations: we have a lot of decorations to start with: inventory what we have, envision the table settings and decor for the Hall, set up, clean up: this committee could easily be #2-6 people or more.
- Set up and Clean up can be done by small groups of volunteers
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Food planning, preparations, and serving: easily #3-6 volunteers and more for serving, this committee will plan the menu, purchase food items, prepare breakfast, and serve.
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Event Chairperson(s): #1-2 people who will oversee the above committees to ensure that it all comes together smoothly.
- NOTE: 6th, 7th and 8th grade students can be available to help with some of these committees, such as serving food, set up and clean up especially.
Many hands make light work. Consider one of these sub-committees, ask your friends to help you, and it will make it that much easier and more fun. We have a deadline of October 15 to have at least a core group of volunteers for each of the sub-committees to ensure that this event is a success. The next PTG Meeting will be on Zoom, Monday October 7, and will be devoted to finding the volunteers and committees for these Fall events. Please join us on October 7– Zoom link to come – to sign up and make these events memorable. Or better yet, email the PTG at spn.ptg@csdo.org and let them know which event you want to support. Thank you in advance!
A special Spartan shout out to a new parent, Jacquie Ramos, who saw a need and filled it: as her son, Joaquin, was working Safety Patrol, Jacquie grabbed a Stop sign and has been crossing families/students at Fountain and Jackson Streets in the morning. Thank you, Jacquie! Another parent, Elaine Mendes, recently volunteered to head our Lunch Distribution program, in addition to organizing our Cross Country Team. Thank you, Elaine! For the first time in several years, our School Photo volunteer was busy on Photo Day, but fortunately another parent, Maryann Hoang, graciously stepped up to fill the position in addition to our custodian and parent volunteer, Miguel Alvarado. Thank you, Maryann and Miguel! And mark your calendars because at The Fun Fair on September 21 from 12 noon- 2:00 p.m., Juana Barajas will again offer Fingerprinting Services to parents who want to volunteer when students are present. Thank you, Juana!
We are blessed by our wonderful parent volunteers. Plan ahead to volunteer and be part of the reason we enjoy so many community events here at St. Philip Neri School.
Peace & Blessings,
Ms. Thomas
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Health and Wellness Updates | |
This is a reminder to stay vigilant in keeping sick students home and informing the Office of symptoms so we can guide a safe return to school. We have had 0 cases of COVID since September 4, 2024. | |
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Hello SPN Families!
The Fun Fair committee is gearing up for another day of fun for our church and school community! The event will be on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-4pm. This is the main fundraising event of the year for our parish. It consists of Carnival Games, an International Food Fair, Raffle, Pasta Dinner and BINGO! Our entire community comes together to put it on-School Families, Parish Ministries and local businesses!
We need your help! Traditionally, school parents volunteer to run the game booths throughout the day. Please follow the link to see available game booths and shift times and/or to donate cakes or other homemade baked goods for the Cake Walk! This is a great way to get your volunteer hours started for the year! We have also included the sign-up form for presale items like t-shirts, tickets and wristbands.
Purchase Kid Zone Wristbands, T-Shirts and Food Tickets HERE
Sign Up to Volunteer HERE
Sign up to donate to the Cake Walk HERE
Questions? Contact gfoster@csdo.org
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Scholastic Book Fair 2024 | |
Breakfast with Santa 2024 | |
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September 2024
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
Sept 28 8th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser
October 2024
Oct 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Prayer Service Blessing of Animals, 8:00 a.m.
Oct 4 T1 Progress Reports
Oct 6 Family Mass, 9:00 a.m. Hosted by grades 7 & 8th
Oct 7 PTG Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Oct 8-11 Noon Dismissal Days, Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Oct 14 NO SCHOOL: Indigenous Peoples day
Oct 15 Free dress for Oct B-days
Oct 16 - Nov 10 Annual Fund Drive
Oct 22 Re-take pictures
Oct 25 8th Grade Bingo Fundraiser
Oct 28 School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Oct 31 Noon Dismissal. Halloween Parade 8:15 a.m.
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St. Philip Neri/St. Albert the Great Parish hosts a Friday Film Series for the whole family. The theme for films in September is Teachers and Students. All are welcome, and it’s free to all. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks.
Films start at 7:00 p.m. in O’Brien Hall.
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Friday, September 13, To Sir With Love
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Friday, September 20, Akeelah and the Bee
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Friday, September 27, Mad, Hot Ballroom
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St. Joseph Notre Dame High School Admissions | |
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SMALL SCHOOL. BIG IMPACT. SJND.
BECOME A PILOT TODAY
Applications opens September 1, 2024
MEET THE CREW INFORMATION NIGHT SEPT. 25 | 6:00P.M.
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Registration for Sports has begun!
We are so excited to get the ball rolling on our fall sports! We offer three sports for your child to join: Cross Country (meets start in two weeks), Girls Volleyball (Practice can begin Sept. 1st with games starting in November) and Boys Basketball (Practice can begin Sept. 1st with games starting in November).
Cross Country is open to grades K-8
Girls Volleyball is open for grades 4-8
Boys Basketball is open for grades 3-8
Here is the link to register (it can also be found on our school website under athletics):
Athletics Registration Link
*Registration for all Fall Sports will close September 13th*
Make sure to download the SportsEngine App to keep up to date with practice and games schedule and updates from your coach.
We are looking to purchase an AED for our sports program. If you are able to help please check the link on the wish list. https://a.co/02yIgzO
As always I am happy to answer any questions you may have. We are also always on the lookout for coaches! So if you are interested in helping out any of our teams at any grade level please let me know, it is a great way to knock out all of your parent volunteer hours!
Thank you and Go Spartans!
Jeff Croft
PE Teacher and Athletic Director
jcroft@csdo.org
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St. Philip Neri Pack 78 Cub Scouts | |
Learn life skills! Experience nature! Go camping! Have fun in Cub Scouts! email spncubscouts@gmail.com for more information, or join us on Monday, September 16th at 6:00PM for our first pack meeting! | |
Earn Volunteer Hours & Link to Log Hours | |
Choice Lunch Calendar for Volunteer | |
A Better Way to Buy Scrip | |
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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
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Welcome back St. Philip Neri families!
We are now using Curacubby for online payments and Share & Care attendance. Please take a moment to make sure your profile is up to date and add anyone who is authorized to pick up your child from Share & Care (works best on a computer). Follow the instructions on this flier to access your parent portal. You will need to reset your password before you can sign in.
To sign your child out of Share & Care you will use our kiosk or scan the posted QR code with your phone. Enter your mobile number and pin 0000. Your pin can be updated on your Curacubby profile.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Gina Trujillo
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Congratulations to Saint Philip Neri as Winner in Parent's Press "Best Of." Saint Philip Neri won in two categories Best Faith-Based Preschool and Best Faith-Based Elementary School, and placed in the Top 5 of Best Faith-Based Middle School. We are proud of our school, faculty and staff, students and families for this honor. Thank you to all of those who voted for us, and we will continue to do our best to support our students in educating the whole child and promote respectful, responsible long-life learners. | |
Saint Philip Neri Social Media | |
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