FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Saint Philip the Apostle School
665 Elizabeth Street| San Francisco, CA 94114
P: 415.824.8467 | F: 415.282-0121 |
www.saintphilipschool.org
Principal’s Bulletin
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Events this Week & Important dates……….....1
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends,
Lent Liturgies, Almsgiving, BoxTops, Jeans
for day, Kid Sitting Opportunity……….……….2
Once again we stay very busy with many activities and
events. Just around the corner is our Spring Auction
too! Please make sure to ready the entire bulletin with
attachments so you remain aware of the many offerings.
Upcoming Events…....…….…………..…………....3
We continue with Lenten observances at school too
with Masses and almsgiving.
Spring Auction News……………………………….7
Hot Dog Invoices, Art News…….……..………...4
Birthdays, Lowell High, Homework Help…..5
Extra Curricular Activities…...…………………..6
Have a great week everyone.
Mrs. Remy Everett
ADVANCE CALENDAR
PLANNING
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb .26
Feb. 27
Feb 28
School Liturgy (2nd Grade ) 8:45 a.m.
Men’s Club Meeting
Film & Reading Library Event on
Martin Luther King
Jeans for a Dollar
Jambalaya Dinner Scholarship Fundraiser
March 1
Sunday, Family Mass 10:30 a.m. (2nd Grade)
March 5 March 9 March 13 March 21 March 23 March 27 March 29 -
Thursday, Lenten Liturgy (K & 8 grades)
Scrip Orders
Pastor’s Day, No school nor Ext. Care
Spring Auction
Monday, Minimum Day 12:30
Q3 Report Cards
Palm Sunday
LENTEN LITURGIES
“The time is
always right to do
what is right.”
~Martin Luther King,
Jr.
We have a school-wide Mass this Thursday,
February 26, 8:45 a.m.. Full uniform is to be
worn.
Kindergarten students are to attend school assembly as usual this week and not go to the church first.
Please be aware of this recent change as we
don’t want any student being tardy.
Our Lenten Almsgiving
Once again this Lenten Season we ask you to consider making an almsgiving donation of toiletry items
such as: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap bars, combs,
deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, socks, etc.
(cough drops, disposable razors and gently used or new blankets
are in particular great need) for our brothers and sisters who are living on
the streets and sleeping on the pews of St. Boniface Church in the Tenderloin
during the day.
Items can be dropped off in the school lobby and in the church in front of
Mary's shrine. Receptacle are available at both locations.
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
Good News Awards
The Gospel Value for
February is: Friendship
Congratulations to the following students who were
recognized for practicing
Friendship on February 20.
Teagan Power
- K
Keefa Cudden
-
1
Olivia Clarke
-
2
Cole Davies
-
3
Eleanor Mullen
- 4
Soleil Boivin
- 5
Naia Urruty
- 6
Mila De La Torre
-
7
Tatiana Jimenez
-
8
Brendan Nishio (Science 8th)
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Box Tops and Labels for Education
Please submit all your Box Tops and Labels for Education
that you have been collecting up to this point by Friday, February 27th. Please make sur e to include the bar code.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
Brenda Dowd (Caitlin, 2)
[email protected]
Jeans for $1.00, Friday,
February 27th!
Kid-Sitting Opportunity For Auction Night:
For school families with children 5 years and up. A pair
of 8th graders will come to your house 5:30-11:30pm to
watch your child(ren). In turn they will receive service
hours. This is free with gratuities welcomed in the form
of gift cards. No cash please. Contact Kelly Crispen
ASAP for details if you would like to sign up:
[email protected] or 415.225.3373
February is Black History Month
All parents and children are invited to attend a complimentary library
series event as follows:
Day/Date:
:
Thursday,
February 26, 2015
Upcoming Events
Time
:
7:00p.m.—8:15 p.m.
Place
:
St. Philip Parish Hall
What
:
Film & Reading of a
Picture Book of
Martin Luther King by Reading Rainbow’s
Levar Burton followed by
The Cart That Carried Martin
Light dessert and beverage will be served.
Books will be available for purchase.
Reservations are appreciated.
Call the school librarian, Joan Gallagher at 650-796-7655 or email her at
[email protected]
Next Men’s Club Meeting Information
When:
Location:
Time:
Thursday, February 26
798 Elizabeth Street
7-8:30pm
Pastor’s Day
Father Tony has set a Pastor’s Day for Friday, March
13th. This m eans ther e w ill be no school, nor
Extended Care offered on this day.
We are still meeting the required days of school.
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DEADLINE IS TODAY!
It’s in the mail!
Watch your mailbox. If you still
have an outstanding balance, you
will be receiving
on invoice shortly
via surface mail.
The Parish Council Presents
An evening of good food, live music and great fun
for the whole family.
Jambalaya Dinner
(with bread, salad & dessert)
No host wine & beer
$25.00/person
RSVP
415.282.0141
All Proceeds benefit 8th Grade High School
Scholarship Fund
Please send in
your payment
promptly so we
can reconcile
your account.
On display will be a selection of “new” blankets and quilts made
by Fr. Tony. 100% of any sale of these items will be given to the
Scholarship Fund.
Thank you.
Calling All Art Enthusiasts!
St. Philips is forming a very informal School Arts task force to explore bringing an art program to the school next year. We need ideas
and energy - and welcome anyone with an interest in providing our
kids with additional art experiences! FIRST step will be securing a
grants that support art or fine arts programs. Come become part of a
super contribution to your child and others! We need anyone who
would like to be a part!!
Please email Megan Powers @ [email protected] if you are
interested in hearing more...
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STUDENT FOR A DAY AT LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 26, 2015 (all or part of the day)
Once a year, parents and guardians of Lowell students have an opportunity to shadow
a Lowell student in one or more classes. Each adult is paired with a student, who takes the
adult to at least one of his/her classes.
For the first time, you are invited to join us for all or part of the day. This is a chance to get a
first hand look at Lowell's campus, culture, and environment. See what it's like to be in a
classroom with 30 learners. Is it too big? too small? or just right? Talk to our students and
get the real scoop.
If you are interested in this special opportunity, please visit
http://goo.gl/forms/7NdtfdsU5j.
We hope you can join us. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the parent coordinators:
Stella Chen ([email protected])
Joyce Tom ([email protected])
St. Philip’s Parent
Network
Presents HOMEWORK 911
Birthday Acknowledgements
March 5, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Happy Birthday to the following
Students:
Feb. 24
Ellerie Ross
Grade 5
Feb. 25
Hayden Evans
Grade 6
Arlena Jackson
Grade 7
Feb. 27
Ella Ngin-Lindal
Grade 3
Feb. 29
Fiona DeGrandi
Grade 5
Sicily Dowdell
Grade 5
EDVENTURE MORE SURVEY
Dear Families,
Thanks for attending Edventure More's After School Program. Your
feedback is valuable to us; please take a moment to fill out a brief survey
here.
We hope to see your child(ren) for Eco-Explorers starting in
March! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you
may have.
Warmly,
Lacey
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Science Room
Spend an hour and
learn about the best
way to work with
your child and support them in their
homework.
Presentation will
include:
1. Tips on how to
study for tests.
2. How to use the
planner
3. How to organize
the homework
area.
4. Ways to promote
time management.
All West Lacrosse has programs for Girls for K-5th
(U7, U9, U11). I’ve signed Elie & Alex up for their program on Tuesdays at 3.30pm - I thought it would be fun
to get a group together! The girls learn the fundamentals
of the game but also Respect, Attitude and Effort - RAE
is their mantra.
If you think you might be interested in the girls (or boys) After School Program
(Kindergarten & up), but want to "try it out" before deciding to join in or not, they
offer a FREE TRIAL. Kids can come out and see what lacrosse is all about - NO
equipment needed for the trial, however full equipment is required for the program. Details below:
·
Sunday, March 1st at 2.00-2.30pm in San Francisco (likely Marina
Green)
·
Sign up for the free trial here
Hope to see you there, Stu Fisher (Grades K & 5th)
Summer Camp News
Saturdays, March 14th & April 18th from 10 am-12 pm, we will
host a Summer Camp Meet & Greet. 2 hours of free activities
for children. It's a great way to sample our camps, meet the
teachers and tour our school. We ask that families RSVP
to [email protected]
Flyer attached to this newsletter too
SPRING ECO-EXPLORERS
Students will explore the relationship between earth, plants and humans while
making terrariums, seed suitcases, rain machines, and more!
Wednesdays: Grades K-1
3:15 to 4:15 p.m. March 4 to May 6 $158/child
Thursdays: Grades 2-4
3:14 to 4:15 p.m. March 5 to May 7 $141/child
Registration Form attached. Checks are to be made payable
to Saint Philip School.
Saturdays, March 14th & April 18th from 10 am-12
pm, we will host a Summer Camp Meet & Greet. 2
hours of free activities for children. It's a great way to sample our camps, meet the teachers and tour our school. We
ask that families RSVP to [email protected]
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Extra Curricular Activities
For siblings, they also offer Boys K – 3rd Grade (U7/U9) and for Pr e K they
offer a Jumpstart program which is an introduction to lacrosse. Info on all the programs is listed below.
Auction Incentive: The class with the highest percentage of tickets
purchased by Wednesday, March 11, will win a pizza party
(to take place after the auction.)
AUCTION 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.
LOCATION: SOMARTS | 934 BRANNAN
TIME:
6:30 – 8:45 PM | Silent Auction
9:00 – 10:15 | Live Auction
10:15 – 12:00 | DJ RBH
AUCTION LINKS BELOW
Buy Your Auction Tickets
Donate an Item to the Auction
Detailed Flyers
Attached to this newsletter
Natasha Merritt
[email protected]
Richard Mullen
[email protected]
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Welcome to
Season!!
The Auction Gala Evening will commence at
6:30pm on
.
The fun will begin at the SOMArts Gallery in
South of Market.
Tickets Are Now on Sale!!!!
You can NOT miss this event!
It’s the “Close to the End of School Year Time” for reminiscing and building our
community friendships and strengths!
AUCTION UPDATES AND NEWS
Welcome to Auction Season!!
To recap, the Auction is at 6:30pm on Saturday, March 21, 2015.
It will be held at the SOMArts Gallery in South of Market.
Tickets are now on Sale!!!!
https://stphilipschool.schoolauction.net/auction2015/tickets/ticket_sales
Buy before Friday Feb 28th for the Early Bird Pricing of $70 per ticket (Regularly $80).
Also and new to this year! The class with the highest percentage of tickets purchased
by March 11 will receive a pizza party!!! We’ll be announcing this to the school, so
expect pressure from your children to make that purchase! And when you buy your
event ticket – please remember to add your raffle tickets to your purchase.
Father Tony has graciously offered a year of tuition to the Grand Prize Winner!!!
Donations
Donations have begun to roll in - but we need help from everyone. 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.
Volunteer Task Assignment
We will be making the sign up sheet available shortly (most likely later this week; tba.)
However, we are still trying to slate in repeat and key lead volunteer positions. We are
currently hoping to fill the following key positions before opening up for general
volunteers. If you are interested in any of these – please let me know immediately at
[email protected] and reference “auction volunteer” in the title of your email.
Lead position for the Finance Committee (person to run the finance and check out
team during the auction). We will give you a software tutorial prior to auction night.
Transportation Lead (If you have a truck (or can drive a truck) and would like to
complete your task before and the day after the auction (leaving you free to enjoy the
party), this job is for you!
After School Programs:
at Saint Philip School
Spring 2015
Eco-‐Explorers Wednesdays: Grades K-‐1 3:15 – 4:15 PM 9 Sessions: March 4 – May 6 (No class April 8) $158 per child Thursdays: Grades 2-‐4 3:15 – 4:15 PM 8 Sessions: March 5 – May 7 (No class April 2 or April 9) $141 per child *A minimum of 9 students will be needed or the course will be cancelled. Students will explore the relationship between earth, plants and humans while making terrariums, seed suitcases, rain machines, and more! ---Return form below to the School Office with check payable to Saint Philip School ---
I give permission for my child to attend After School Programming at Saint Philip School
Student:_____________________________ Grade:_____________ Teacher:_________________
Parent Signature:_________________________ Parent Name:_____________________________
E-mail address: __________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact:_________________________ Emergency Phone: ______________________
S U MM E R
CAMP
OUR CAMP OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Science, Spanish, Musical Theater, Tree Frog Treks, Sports,
Y.U.M. Chefs Cooking Classes, and more.
2-week sessions starting June 15, 2015 – August 21, 2015
Ages 5-11 years, M-F, 8:30 am – 3 pm (extended care available)
The most FUN-tastic
camp in San Francisco!
1335 Guerrero Street,
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
www.KMSofSF.org/summer-camps
or email at
[email protected]
We have it all! Creativity & Exploration!
Early bird specials and discounts available. REGISTER TODAY!
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