Monday, June 8, 2009
Principal's Update
Congratulations Graduates
We congratulate our 8th Grade students who graduated on Saturday, June 6. We are very proud of our graduates and their families, and of all of the teachers who worked with them along the way.
Thank you to all of our Graduating Parents
I would like to give a special thank you to our graduating families, who graduated their youngest/last child with us.
Randy and Donna Antosiak Paul and Colleen Gessert Peter and Lisa Pazmany
Rick Bell and Sharon Sammon Nicole Gonzaga Stephen and Phyllis Phillips
Stephane and Isabelle Berthier Kent and Mary Gustafson Tom and Cathy Rodeheffer
Pat Caballero and Chris Barmeier Dave and Lyn Healy Carlos and Michele Rodriguez
Victor and Mariella Cantando Sree and Suganda Iyer Win and Liz Roney
Jim and Jane Carter Bill and Sue Jarvis Jim and Myung Scheller
Jim and Terri Chapman Tim and Nicki Keating Robert and Irene Smith
Mary Jo Giagiari Clarke and Thomas Clarke John and Marie Kelly Terry and Anne Sopira
Don and Shannan Dougherty Mike and Kelly Koken Fred and Laurie Tinker
Alex and Michelle Dzigurski Robert and Theresa Krakauer Eric and Victoria Von Schell
Benoit and Laure Fouilland Peter and Kate Matkovic
Tom and Donna Gallivan Patrick and Ellen McGuire
Patrick and Tammy Geary Tim and Janet O’Rourke
Over the years our 8th grade parents have helped in many ways, including: yard duty, coaching, PAG, Room Parents, Health Office, Library, Academic Decathlon, Auction, Eucharistic Ministers, Walk A Thon, Scouts and much, much more. Over 800 years of doing jobs, duties and activities around our school and parish. Thank you 8th grade parents for your commitment to St. Simon.
What a Year!
The 2008-09 school year has simply flown by! Our students have grown spiritually, academically, inquisitively, neighborly, in trust and strength. When I look back on the year, there are too many highlights to list, but here are a few:
- The sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation
- Beautiful, well-prepared Wednesday Masses, special Masses, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and May Procession
- Generous outreach to Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, and other organizations during Advent and Lent
- The outpouring of love and support for families who experienced difficult times this year
- The Christmas Program and the Talent Show
- Special assemblies, including Opera San Jose and the San Jose Taiko
- Successful Auction, Magazine Drive, Cookie Dough Fundraiser, Book Fairs, and the Walk-a-thon
- Outstanding student and teacher participation in special events and activities such as Young Authors’ Faire, Colonial Day, California History Day, Science Camp, Band, Choir, Altar Servers, Read Across America, Academic Decathlon, Student Council, Diocesan Choral Festival, Science Fair, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, and the DARE program
- The Father Murray Tournament and other athletic events
- Excellent parent volunteer support
- And the list could go on, and on, and on……
We are so glad that we could share these with you!
CHANGE OF DATE >>>>>SAVE THE DATE: "T.G.I.F." Fall Parish Wide BBQ: Friday, September 18th!
Come ONE, Come ALL to the "Welcome Back From Summer Fall BBQ"! Friday, September 18th!
End of the Year Survey
An end of the year survey will go out on Wednesday. Please take the time over the next few weeks to provide us with feedback about St. Simon Parish School and how we can continue to work together to make this the best school possible. Look for the link on Wednesday.
Thank you!
Thank you to Marti Guidoux for her work over the years with the summer used uniform sale. Marti has stepped down due to her work schedule, but we appreciate all of her help. Used uniforms will be available on Thursday, August 20th.
Start of School
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 24th.
PAG Meeting
The June PAG meeting has been rescheduled for tonight at 7pm in the school library.
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Mon, June 8, 2009
by Steven Clossick