St. Simon News
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
MVLA Soccer Form
In Parish Tuition Policy
Parish Survey
Our newly formed Outreach and Social Justice Council has developed a parish-wide survey and we ask that you please complete this survey on-line before February 20. The link for the survey is: http://OutreachandJustice2010.surveyconsole.com <http://outreachandjustice2010.surveyconsole.com/>
Our Outreach and Social Justice Council has been formed as a result of all the input and interest expressed by parishioners during the first year of our 5 year planning. St. Simon has a very strong tradition of ministry for outreach and social justice. Building on this tradition the Council has developed a parish-wide survey to help identify any existing unmet needs in the parish, gather your ideas, and find out how people would like to get involved. Your voice is essential to the future of our ministries which provide care and support to parishioners, outreach to the greater community, and action around issues of social justice. This survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. Please try and do it today! All members of a household are encouraged to complete the survey. Deadline is February 20. Tell those who do not have internet access the survey is also available in paper form. We are handing out at all the Masses on the weekend of January 30, or a copy can be obtained from the rectory office.
Thanks and blessings,
Fr Warwick
In-Parish and Out of Parish Tuition
In the next two weeks the Parish Finance Council will conduct a review of all St. Simon Parish School families to see if they are categorized correctly as In-Parish or Out of Parish Families. Please see attached PDF for guidelines regarding St. Simon's In-Parish Policy.
St.Simon Summer School
More details to come next week. Extended care will take place before and after summer school.
Catholic School Week---Estimation Jar Contests!!!!
During Catholic School Week next week, Student Council will be hosting a series of estimation jar contests. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at LUNCH, you can participate in the fun! Guesses are .50 each or 3/$1. Come join the fun, winners announced daily and prizes awarded.
Wrapping Paper
How much wrapping paper is too much? More details next week.
SAVE THE DATE - St. Simon Parish and School Golf Tournament
St. Simon will host a golf tournament on Friday, September 17th at Cinnabar Golf Course. More information to follow in the next couple of weeks.
Golf Tournament Presentation
If you are interested in helping or if you have some good ideas or suggestions please come to our Golf Tournament presentation on Thursday, February 18th at 7 p.m. This will be held in the school library.
St. Simon Pre-K
Little Saints Preschool has now open enrollment for the 2010 - 2011 school year. We are also offering longer hours. Preschool hours will be from 8:15 - 11:15 and extended care hours will start from 7:00 - 8:15 and 11:15 - 3:00. Little Saints preschool teaches children about kindergarten readiness, also includes subjects such as Religion, Math, Music, Art, and Language Arts. Little Saints preschool has a balance of academic and learn through play. Our purpose is to provide a well rounded Catholic program for the preschool aged child focusing on spiritual, physical, social, cognitive, emotional and growth experiences. For more information please contact the Preschool Director, Rema Batmani at rbatmani@stsimon.org
Save the Date! 2010 Walk-a-thon is on April 25th
The Walk-a-thon's timing is much better this year, on Sunday, April 25th 12-3pm at St. Francis HS Track! We hope to see all of you come out and support St. Simon. Don't miss this fun family and school spirit event supporting academic excellence and the Teacher Fund. Watch for more info coming soon.
Yearbook
Dear Parents,
REMINDER!! The first deadline for the yearbook is quickly approaching (2/1/2010).
Here is how you can submit photos online:
• Go to: https://images.jostens.com/login?user=400004705&pw=saints
• If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter user id is 400004705 and password: saints
• Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
• Click "Save Details".
It's that easy! Submit your photos today! We will also accept photos via email or cd.
The last day to submit photos for the second deadline is 3/15/10.
Katie Schwerdt kschwerdt@stsimon.org
PLG Sundae on Tuesday
Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 16, when Mardi Gras comes to St. Simon in the form of Sundae on Tuesday. Families are invited to make their own sundaes, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and there will be entertainment from 7:00-7:45pm. Helpers are needed! To volunteer, sign up directly on this form:http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AiV_VhKI3S_PdDR1cFQxOENBeWZvT2RRSldxckZZM0E&hl=en For any other questions contact Kelly Walsh Ghashghai (408) 257-4994 or kelly_a_walsh@yahoo.com.
Yard Duty Sign Ups
This is just a reminder that we are in need of volunteers for some grades for yard duty supervision.
Yard Duty Sign Up <https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AlrvmvpaBrAhdFNKY2k3bnRDWlh6YkEweUl1Vnh6WFE&hl=en>
Boys Basketball Team News
The Boys Tournament Team took First Place at the 37th Annual St. Nicholas Basketball Tournament on Sunday January 31, 2010. Congratulations Boys Tournament Team !!!
Youth Cheerleading Clinic
Join the Santa Clara University Cheerleaders for a special one-day clinic and perform at halftime of the SCU Women’s Basketball Game Saturday February 6, 2010 10:00a.m. - 1:30p.m. See flyer for more information.
MVLA Soccer Academy
Come join the MVLA Pre-Competitive Soccer Academy for boys and girls ages 5-9. Starts February 3rd. See flyer for more information.
Upcoming Events
February 3rd Generation Day Luncheon
Blessings,
Steven M. Clossick
Principal
"Patience is the companion of wisdom." --- Saint Augustine
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Tue, February 2, 2010
by Steven Clossick