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Saint Philip the Apostle School
665 Elizabeth Street| San Francisco, CA 94114
P: 415.824.8467 | F: 415.282-0121 |
www.saintphilipschool.org
DECEMBER 17, 2014
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Events this Week & Important dates…..1
St. Philip Christmas Program…………….2
Christmas Vacation & Thank Yous……..3
Principal’s Bulletin
Annual Run, B-days, Men’s Club………..4
Spring Auction, Decanter Pick up..….....5
Remembrances.…………….…….….………..6
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends,
On behalf of Father Tony, the Faculty, Staff
and myself, I would like to wish our families
a wonderful Christmas filled with joy and lots
of laughter, surrounded by friends and family
and instilled with the loving presence of the
First Christmas, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. I
thank all of you for all the many ways you are
gifts to our students, staff and school.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES/EVENTS THIS WEEK
Dec. 17 - Tonight School Christmas Program 7:00 p.m. Church
Dec. 18- Scrip pick up for orders placed on 12/12. Previously
shown as 12/17, but we had a slight delay. Thanks for
your patience.
Dec. 18 - PTA Christmas Caroling - 6PM Meet in Extended Care
Room
ADVANCE CALENDAR PLANNING
Dec. 18 - Christmas/Holiday colors free dress day.
Early Dismissal, 12:00 Noon, Extended
Care offered till 6:00PM School office
closes at 12:30 p.m. (updated time).
Dec. 19-Jan. 2—Christmas Vacation
Dec. 19 - Men’s Club Movie & Pizza Kid Night
Dec. 24 - Annual 5K Candy Cane Run
January 5, 2015 - School Resumes!
SAVE THE DATE
January 24, 2015
Crab Feed!
SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS SHOW, WEDNESDAY 12.17.14
7:00 PM, CHURCH
Good News Awards
The Gospel Value for
December is: Generosity
Congratulations to the following students who were
recognized for practicing
Our annual Christmas Show, directed by Ms. Mary McKeever is tonight! Students will meet their teachers in the classroom no later than
6:45 p.m. or the assigned time by their teachers. Seating will be reserved for students and teachers so parents need to arrive early enough
for seats. This is a wonderful evening for all, approximately an hour in
length. All students in all grades are part of the evening’s performance
so they are expected to be in attendance.
Cooperation on Dec. 5
Alan McLaughlin
- K
Brooks Baxter
-
1
Raymond Della Lana
-
2
Emma Major
-
3
Joseph Hubbard Gabriel Pena
Calling Shepherds
& Angeles!
4
- 5
Sally McCarthy -
6
Timmy Powell
-
7
Taylor Martin
-
8
Fiona Clayton (Science 4th)
Sign up now for your child(ren) to take part in the St Philip’s Christmas
Eve Mass as an Angel or a Shepherd. In this lovely tradition, the children
will process with Fr Tony to place the baby Jesus in the crib. They will
also sing two favorite carols: Away in a Manger and Silent Night for the
congregation. The words to these carols are included in the sign up document (Sheet ‘words to Christmas carols').
All children from Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to take
part in this special start to the Christmas Eve Mass.
For more information, please contact Rhona O’Leary
[email protected]
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THANK YOU!
 The Faculty and Staff Luncheon
Thank You
The luncheon provided to the faculty and staff was absolutely anticipated and enjoyed by the staff. The food was plentiful and very tasty; the
gifts to the school staff were very generous and so appreciated. Thank
you so much to all who helped, the Consultative Board, chefs and yard/
office supervisors. This day could not have happened without you.
 Candle Lighting Mass
Many thanks for the great attendance and participation at our annual
Candle Lighting Mass. This is a wonderful celebration during the Advent season for both our school families and our parishioners. Thank
you all.
 Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Thank you to the Men’s Club for providing a delicious pancake breakfast following Sunday’s Mass.
 St. Francis Living Room
We appreciate the many jars of peanut butter and jam that were sent in
by students and their families. This provides needed supplies for St.
Frances Living Room in their care for seniors. This is a staple food
item.
 Thank You to Sandra Kearney
A big thank you goes to Ms. Sandra Kearney who has helped me with
the bulletin, designed a new look, and assisted many parents with bulletin news and information. Thank you, Sandy.
School dismissal on Thursday, December 18th will be at
12:00 noon. Extended Care will be offered until 6:00 p.m.
The school office will close at 12:30 p.m. (note the updated
time). The staff will be leaving for Christmas time off. The
school office will be closed for the duration of Christmas vacation and will reopen on Monday, January 5th. If SCRIP is needed, please contact the rectory at 415-282-0141.
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Annual Candy Cane Run
Join St Philip’s Running Club for its 5th annual 5k Candy Cane Run, at
the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park, at 9am Christmas Eve
morning Dec 24th. Young and old will enjoy a fun active morning.
Smaller kids run after Santa around the water fountains.
Refreshments following.
Men’s Club End of year
Movie Night & Pizza Dinner!
Friday, December 19th
Children can be dropped off anytime after 5:30pm and we'll be
there This will make it possible for
parents to get some last minute
Christmas errands done or just to
enjoy an evening out to start the
Christmas holiday off right. There
will be a holiday movie for the
older kids and also a separate one
for the younger kids.
RSVP to [email protected]
When: December 19, 2014
Where: St. Philips Par ish Hall,
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Why: Holiday fun for kids/night
off or Christmas shopping outing
for parents
Cost: $25 for 1st child, $15 for
2nd child, $10 for 3rd
Food, snacks and drinks included
Happy Birthday to the following Students:
December 17
John (Jack) Keenan
Grade 5
December 21
Valentina Courrege
Grade 7
December 24
Iban Morales-Miller
Grade 3
Marc Vasquez
Grade 6
December 28
Sadie Powers
Grade 2
December 30
Gracey Bauer
Grade 5
Sofia McGee
Grade 5
Ages 4 & up welcome.
Seating will be on the floor. Bring
a pillow from home. Pajamas also
welcome.
Limited space. Please RSVP to
[email protected]
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Planning for
St. Philip’s Spring
Auction
We are still looking for
someone or two parents
who would assist Natasha Merritt and Richard
Mullen with this coming
spring’s auction.
They would really appreciate the help, especially as
this is their last year organizing the auction. Please
contact the school office if you can help or need more
information.
The St. Philip
Sports Council
Annual Crab
Feed is on Saturday, January
24th in the
Parish Hall.
Enjoy a delicious
meal consisting
of an antipasti,
crab, tri-tip, pasta and dessert.
1st Annual St. Philip’s
Wine Glass & Decanter Sale
‘Tis the Season – Share the Bruin Spirit
Pick-ups available TODAY, December 17th, 2:15 3:30 p.m. at the front entrance foyer of the
school.
Space is limited
so mail your
check to the Rectory and reserve
your seats today!
Proceeds benefit
St. Philip Sports
Council programs and activities.
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Remembrances and Prayers
We would like to keep the following families in our prayers as they
have experienced recent loss or illness in their families.
The McBride Family
The McNamara/Clayton Family
The Navarro/Orge Family
The Dominic Galu Family (Dominic Galu was a very active coach of St. Philip
School years ago.
Father Tony for the loss of Tennessee LaTorre
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