Principal's Update May 5, 2009

Principal's Update May 5, 2009

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

               
Student Signatures in Space
St. Simon School is one of 500 hundred schools chosen from across the country to participate in the NASA/Lockheed Martin Student Signatures in Space!  This event will take place on Weds. May 6th during recess and lunch.  Students will be allowed to sign a giant poster that the NASA Space Shuttle will take with them on their next mission scheduled for November!  Our student signatures will be in space!  NASA will return the poster along with a plaque and photo of the flight team holding out poster on the mission.  How exciting for your school!  Come November we will be tracking the flight very carefully for sure!!!!!

St. Simon Book Fair
There are only two shopping days left!  Come visit our “Lights!  Camera!  Book Fair!” in the St. Simon School Library.  We are open Wednesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/7 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We have many exciting books and learning products.   For hours and more information, visit http://school.stsimon.org/library-class.

8th Grade Sacrament of Confirmation Holiday
The eighth grade will have a school holiday on Monday, May 11th. 

St. Simon May/June Yard Duty Sign Up
We are needing help with May / June Yard Duty.
http://school.stsimon.org/yard-duties

Cub Scouts at St. Simon
There will be a Cub Scout information meeting for the parents of boys entering 1st through 5th grade in the upcoming school year who may be interested in joining Cub Scouts.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 7:00pm in the Jude Room.  Please come to hear what scouting has to offer your son.  For questions, contact Vince Coli at vcoli@pacbell.net or (650) 793-5892.

Pray the Rosary  with St. Simon Girl Scouts!
St. Simon Girl Scouts will be gathering on Friday, May 8th to pray the Rosary for Monique Larson, and any other special intentions.  Join us in the Church at 7pm for prayer and song.  No RSVP required. All are welcome.

Personnel Announcements

Dear St. Simon School Community-
I have truly enjoyed my time working with the faculty, staff, parents, and of course, the students of St. Simon Parish and School.  However, I have decided to take an extended sabbatical next year, and may or may not return to teaching when I am done.  St. Simon has made a place in my heart, and I will try to stay connected in what ways I can.  Thank you for providing such a caring and welcoming community--it has been a joy to be a part of it.    Sincerely,   Jessica Parsons

Dear St. Simon School Community-
Over the past two years it has been my privilege and pleasure to teach  at St. Simon School.   It is with sadness that I must say that I will not be returning to St. Simon next year.  I sincerely appreciate the support that I've received from the children, parents, faculty, staff, and administration over these years at this wonderful school. The children, parents, faculty & staff have been blessings in my life over the years.  Thank you for making my time here at St. Simon a very memorable experience. 
Sincerely,   Mr. Ortiz

Dear St. Simon School Community,
For the past two years it has been my privilege and pleasure to teach the seventh and eighth graders here at St. Simon School.   It is with sadness that I must say that I will not be returning next year.  I sincerely appreciate all of the kindness and support that I have received from the students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration of this wonderful school.
I have gained so much from the many invaluable experiences at St. Simon's.  Thank you for making my time here so positive and memorable.  The students, parents, faculty and staff have been blessings in my life, and I will miss you all dearly.
Sincerely, Ms. Riley

Vacation Bible School
VBS at St Simon is just around the corner.  Please sign up as soon as possible as early registration is due May 8th and the last day to register is May 15th.  You can find the application in the school lobby, church vestibule or on St. Simon's web site.  Teen applications are also available and due at the end of May.

A Preview of the 2009 St. Simon Walk-a-Thon!!
The Walk-a-Thon not only raises money for a great cause (the St. Simon PAG Teacher Fund), it is also a FUN day for the whole family…  Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be a great day!  Kids- just see what super prizes you can win!  Have you volunteered yet?  Parents and teachers- join our fun crew to make the Walk-a-thon a success!  Sign up today at http://school.stsimon.org/walkathon-volunteers  or contact Elia Surran at esurran@yahoo.com

4th Grade NJB All-Stars
Congratulations to the Foothill SLAM 4th Grade Boys All Star basketball team for winning the National Championship at the NJB Tournament held in Los Angeles the weekend of April 17-19.  It is the first time that a boys Foothill SLAM team has won the National Tournament.  St. Simon players on the team were Colin Denzel, Jackson Higley, and Curtis Reitmeir - Congrats National Champions!

Class Supply Orders
Supply orders are due in on Friday, May 8.  Please turn them into your homeroom teacher.