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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
JANUARY 28, 2015
Principal’s Bulletin
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends,
Hard to believe, but this week we will reach our
100th day of the school term. Where does the
time go?
As usual we have more fun activities in store.
Read on about the PTA outing, our annual Candy Fundraiser and more. Most importantly I
wish to draw your attention to honoring and following our pick up and parking guidelines. Specifics are noted in this week’s issue.
Have a great week.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Events this Week & Important dates…..1
Thank yous & scrip .... ………...……..…….2
Parking & Pick Up Update…………..…...3
Upcoming Events………………………...…..4
Candy Grams, Fundraiser & Birthdays. &
measles information………………………...5
Spring Auction News………………………...6
Mrs. Remy Everett
UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Jan. 29 - 100th Day of School already!
Jan. 29 - Candy Fundraiser Sale Begins!
Feb. 3 - Candy Gram Order form due
Feb. 3 - Blessing of throats in classroom by
Father Tony
Feb. 4 - Candy Gram Order additional date.
Feb. 4 - Annual PTA Ice Skating Outing
ADVANCE CALENDAR PLANNING
Feb. 4 - PTA Annual Ice Skating Event
Feb. 6 - Student Holiday (Educator’s Conference)
No Extended Care
Feb. 8 - Family Mass, 8th Grade hosting
Feb. 11 - Graduation Pictures
Feb. 13 - Movie Night hosted by Men’s Club
Feb. 16 - President’s Day Holiday
Feb. 18 - Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins) School
Mass
Feb. 20 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
Feb. 23 - Patxi’s Pizza Fundraiser
Feb. 23 - Minimum Day, 12:30 Dismissal
As of January 29th
THANK YOU!
Thank you Mr. Oloresisimo and Sixth
Grade Students for hosting our Catholic
Schools Week Opening Liturgy.
We are...
Our sincerest thanks for the parents for
serving at the Hospitality following the
celebration.
As you know this week we continue to celebrate Catholic Schools
following our Open House. A lot of work happens behind the
scenes in preparation for the open house so we wish to extend our
heartfelt thanks to our students to producing such impressive work
for all to admire, our marketing team for preparing the collateral
flyers for those interested in our schools and of course the parents
and teachers for giving up their time to ensure we had a successful
showing of school.
Good News Awards
The Gospel Value for
January is: Perseverance
Congratulations to the following students who were
recognized for practicing
Perseverance on Jan. 23.
Thanks everyone for pitching in to open our doors to guests, families and friends.
We extend our thanks to our Sports Council
members for the countless hours they put toward
this years Annual Crab Feed.
From the antipasti, through dessert, the night
was filled with delectable food, music and energetic conversation.
Thanks to those who were able to attend. The event grossed $13,500.00
Alex Remedios
- K
Madison Mullins
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1
Andres Pena
-
2
Quinn O’Kelly
-
3
Geneva Kissane
- 4
Aidan Kavanagh
- 5
Emily Jones
- 6
Mateo Keck
-
7
Sean Heaney
-
8
Max Oliver
2
(Science 5th)
SCRIP UPCOMING ORDER DATES
Feb 9 , Feb. 23 & March 9.
Order form attached.
ATTENTION PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Dear Parents,
We have had numerous complaints about the double parking during the
dismissal period. These complaints are being taken seriously and, after
consulting our police contact, several changes will need to be made immediately.
Pick up and drop off reminder
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 We have a white zone that needs to be enforced. There is no parking in
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the white zone between 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This zone is for drop off and
pick up only. Drivers need to be able to move forwards towards the
Elizabeth Street gate as is done in the morning drop off.
There should be no double parking next to this white zone.
Diamond Street is a wider street and double parking here will be better
as the flow of traffic can continue on both sides.
There will be police presence beginning this Friday and cars will be ticketed if left unattended, parked in the white zone or double-parked next
to the white zone.
Parents, if you enter the white zone and your child is not there, you will
need to go around the block. You cannot sit and wait for your child.
We will practice this on Thursday, but, again, we need to follow these
guidelines.
Things parents need to consider:
 If you have two or more children to pick up, please know you will also
need to go around the block if one of your children is not in front. It
would be better if you could find parking.
 If you are picking up an older grade student, please come during the latter part of dismissal; older grades are dismissed 10 minutes later.
 There is a lot of socializing among the families at dismissal; again it is
better if you find parking as no car can be left unattended.
Parents, please be patient with staff when they need to ask you to drive on.
Traffic duty is difficult in itself. We want to establish good relationships
between the school and our neighbors. By following traffic and parking
rules, these good relationships are the result.
Remy Everett
Principal
LIBRARY INVITATION!
Upcoming Events
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Saint Philip School Library cordially invites parents and students from K-8 to a book reading
and film event celebrating the
life of Martin Luther King, Jr
When:
Time:
Thursday, 1/29/15
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Cost:
Parish Hall
Free
RSVP if you can to:
[email protected]
Or call: 650-796-7655
Light refreshments will be served. Books
on Martin Luther King will be available.
Save the Date
Wednesday, February 4th
Annual PTA Ice Skating
Event
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM (Doors
open at 7:15)
Cost: $10 for adults and $8
for children (cost includes admission and skate rental)
Location: Yer ba Buena Ice
Skating Center - 750 Folsom
Street
Saint Philip 2015 Annual Chocolate Fundraiser
Sales Start: January 29th and
ends February 17th
Spring
Chocolate will be coming home on
Thursday, January 29th
See attached flyer for complete details.
Remember, all families are required to sell at least 1 case per child.
Valentines Candy Gram
Sale
Don’t forget to turn in your Order Forms by February 3 or
February 4th.
Candy Grams will be $1 each and delivered on Friday,
February 13th.
Order form is attached.
Birthday Acknowledgement
Happy Birthday to the
following Student:
February 3
Michelle Joyner
Grade 8
As a result of the recent news regarding the measles outbreak, a compendium of current laws relating to state vaccination requirements can be found at the link appearing
below:
Spring Auction
Date - March 21,
2015
We are still looking
for someone or two
parents who would
assist Natasha
Merritt and Richard Mullen with
this year’s annual
spring 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 if you
are interested in
learning more
about the auction.
http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccinerequirements/california.aspx
Here at Saint Philip the Apostle School we follow every effort to comply with
required health regulations, and exemptions as appropriate by law.
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AUCTION UPDATES AND NEWS!!!
Welcome to Auction Season!!
The 2015 Auction will be held on March 21, 2015.
It will once again be held at the SOMArts Gallery in South of Market.
This year’s theme will be:
See How Our Garden Grows…
The Donation Committee is just beginning to assemble - but we need help from everyone. Please watch for donation news and the forms in the bulletin or in your child's
folder in the next few weeks. We would love all parents to consider reaching out to
the places they frequent to request donations. This is a team effort and if we all reach
out, we'll have some terrific items! Also – think big!! Don’t just ask for a bottle of
wine…ask for a case! Don’t ask for a single ticket – but for a package of four for the
whole family. This is how we are going to raise the most funds.
What is next?
Volunteer Task Assignment
We have begun slating in committee leads and working on the volunteer position
spreadsheet. If you were a lead last year, or if you have held the same position for a
number of years (e.g., class liaison for art project), then please let us know by emailing [email protected] and referencing “Auction Volunteer”
in the title of the email.
Finally, a bit of clarity.
There are always questions about volunteer hours for the auction. The volunteer
commitment is very different for this auction than it is for the festival (which requires
constant manning of the booths, etc). For this auction, you will sign up for a particular
job or task. This job may take 4 hours or it may take 18 depending on your interest,
availability, etc. Either way – if you complete the task, then you get the credit.
It is that simple. Do the work and you are good to go.
Please let us know if you have questions on this.
Thank you again for your participation in 2014 and looking ahead to 2015. We had an
extremely successful auction last year and we hope you see that it has an impact!
We look forward to another successful year!
Natasha Merritt
[email protected]
Richard Mullen
[email protected]
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ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
ANNUAL CHOCOLATE SALE FOR 2015 - PRIZE PACKAGE
FIRST DISTRIBUTION DAY: THURS., JAN. 29TH LAST DISTRIB. DAY: TUES., FEB. 17, 2015
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – ALL MONEY DUE TO QUALIFY FOR PRIZES.
EARLY BIRD PRIZE:
PLUSH HIPPO:
+ IN-N-OUT
LUNCH
Free Dress Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4th for each family (includes all
students in family) turning in $60.00 (one case) by Mon., Feb. 2nd.
Any family turning in $180.00 (3 cases) by Mon., February 9th will receive a Plush
Hippo (includes all students in family). Plus, if your Hippo has a Golden Egg
inside, you will be treated to lunch at In-N-Out Burger, transported in a limousine.
Total of 14 winners for the limo/lunch prize!
7 winners from K-4 and 7 winners from grades 5-8
FREE DRESS
MARATHON:
As soon as a student has turned in $120.00 (2 cases), [two or more students in
family must turn in a total of $180.00 (3 cases)] your child can come to school in
Free Dress** everyday through Tues., Feb. 17th!
**(Not to include "Mass" days and any other days at the discretion of the Principal).
SCRATCH CARDS:
Beginning with your 2nd case sold ($120.00) that student will receive a
Scratch Card or a Hippo Keychain. Continue to receive a Scratch Card or a
Hippo Keychain for every additional case sold.
Scratch Card Values:
#1 Card
=
$ 1.00
#2 Card
=
$ 2.00
#5 Card
=
$ 5.00
#10 Card
=
$10.00
AT&T
To qualify for the AT&T Park Tour (includes transportation and lunch) on a school day:
PARK TOUR
One child in family sells 7 cases
WITH
Two children in family sell a total of 10 cases
LOU SEAL VISIT
Three or more children in family sell a total of 12 cases
TOP TWO SELLERS:
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Classroom Roving Hippo: The Top Selling classroom, on a daily basis, will house our
Huge Plush Hippo for a day. At the end of the sale, the Top Selling classroom will keep
the Hippo for the rest of the school year!
TO THE PARENTS:

1) First Top Selling student receives $100.00 cash
(must sell minimum 12 cases)
2) Second Top Selling student receives $75.00 cash
(must sell minimum 10 cases)
For every case sold, starting with your second case, parents
will earn two (2) service hours!
Please help us again by sending in a check, in place of cash, your child collects. This allows us to
keep better track of the money received and also prevents any discrepancy that may arise. Please
count the money collected by your child and make sure the money envelope is clearly marked
with their name, grade, and the amount of money enclosed.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!! Please feel free to call if you have questions.
THANK YOU very much for your continued support in this fund raiser!
Remy Everett (415-824-8467)
ST. PHILIP SCHOOL
AT&T PARK TOUR
Includes a
Bag Lunch
And Special Appearance by
Lou Seal!
To qualify:
1 student in family sells 7 cases
2 students in family sell a total of 10 cases
3 or more students in family sell a total of 12 cases
Transportation provided.
To be held on a school day.
Date to be determined.
Valentines
Candy Gram
Sale
Wish everyone you know a
Happy Valentine’s Day!
How to Order?
The order form has been emailed to all the parents. Have your parents
print and fill out the form and bring the from and money in an sealed
envelope to school on:
Tuesday, February 3rd
or
Wednesday, February 4th
Each Classroom will have a collection box and will be collected by the
Student Council. Candy grams will be $1 each. Candy grams will be
delivered to you on Friday, Februrary 13th.
Thank you,
Student Council
St. Philips 2015 Candy Gram Order Form
Instructions:
Please fill out this form or on a lined piece of paper with the same information as below.
Candy Grams are $1 each. Please enclose the order form along with the money (cash only) in a sealed
envelope to school on Tuesday, February 3rd or Wednesday, February 4th. Collection boxes will be
available in each classroom.
Thank you,
Student Coucil
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Rest, Restore, & Spread
Kindness
This week I am featuring restorative poses that you AND your child
can do at home!
It's important to take time to let yourself and your child rest and restore their body.
A rested body thinks more clearly and promotes positive thinking and actions. One
of our first classes of 2015 was a Restorative Yoga class where kids had the
opportunity to work with a partner in learning restorative poses that help rest and
relax the body.
Read the poses below to learn how to recreate this at home for yourself and your
child!
Namaste,
Ms. Vanessa
3 Restorative Yoga Poses to do at Home
Lower Back Release Pose
How to: Roll the yoga mat about a 1/3
of the way up. This will be dependent
on the height of your child. Have your
child lay on the unrolled part of the
mat with the back of their knees
placed directly over the rolled mat. .
Place an eye pillow over the eyes to
encourage them shut. Use lavender oil
to gently massage the hands, fingers,
and forearms.
Benefits: By having the knees slightly
bent over the roll of the mat, this
encourages the lower back to release
and relax. A sore back can be caused
from many things but one may be from
long periods of sitting down such as in
a school desk or work desk.
Massaging the hands spreads
kindness and encourages empathy.
Heart Opener Pose
How to: Roll the yoga mat about a 1/3
of the way down. This will be
dependent on the height of your child.
Have your child lay on the unrolled
part of the mat with their shoulder
blades directly over the rolled mat with
the edge of the mat lined up with their
underarms. Use lavender oil to gently
massage the head and hair.
Benefits: By having the shoulder
blades laid over the roll of the mat, this
encourages the chest and front of the
shoulders to open. This can help with
improving posture in the upper back.
Legs up the wall Pose
How to: Sit with your right hip against
the wall and knees bent. Roll onto
your back with your bottom touching
the wall. Straighten your legs up the
wall. Relax the arms on your thighs,
belly, or sides.
Benefits: This pose restores tired feet
& legs, improves digestion, stretches
the back of the body, relieves
backaches, and calms anxiety.
Pose of the Month!
THANK YOU!
A Big THANK YOU to the
businesses that donated to our
Fundraising event on January 23rd!
We couldn't have done it without
you!
Bill Mohler Fitness and Wellness
Designs Like Whoa
Lululemon Union Street
Sphinx Pose
Milvali Salon
Yoga Tree SF
Couldn't attend but still want to
donate?
Visit: www.yayayogaca.com under the
"Donate" tab.
EVENT DETAILS:
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How to: Lay on your belly and place
your forearms on the floor with your
elbows aligned under your shoulders
and palms facing down. Bring the
head and chest up for a gentle back
bend. Draw the shoulders down the
back to create space between the
shoulders and the ears. Breath here
for 5 breaths, Repeat 3 times. Kids
can make roaring sounds like a lion,
stick out their tongue, and open their
eyes wide!
Benefits: This stretches the spine,
belly and lungs along with relieving
stress and fatigue.
Learn more about Sphinx Pose in
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