Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Welcome to St. Simon!
We
welcome back our returning families, and we warmly welcome all of our
new students to St. Simon School in Grades K-8. We look forward to
working again with the returning families, and getting to know the new
families and making them part of our St. Simon Parish School
Community. This will be an exciting year for everyone!
School Theme: Joyful Disciples For Justice
Our theme for this
school year is Joyful Disciples For Justice. Our Journey to Justice,
which we began three years ago, will continue with our
service-learning program. We will focus in a special way on making
each member of our community feel a part of our St. Simon family, by
encouraging play, communication, and interaction with all members. As
we start this school year, let us strive to create an atmosphere “where
all can dwell, and all can safely live” and welcome all in the St.
Simon Parish community to join us while living as Joyful Disciples For
Justice.
Welcome New Staff Members
More than thirty interviews, one
hundred resumes, reference checks, and lots of research filled the end
of last school year. As a result, we are happy to welcome our new
teachers and staff members to St. Simon Parish School. Each staff
member is well-qualified, and each one came with the highest personal,
professional, and academic recommendations.
New Vice Principal:
Mr. Steve Rummell
New Teachers:
Mr. David McCormick – 8th Grade, Room 16
Dr. Abigail Joseph– Computer Technology Teacher
Magazine Drive
Our
magazine drive began with a kick off today. Your child will be
bringing home information about renewals, new subscriptions, turn-in
days, prizes, and more! The Magazine Drive is our major fund-raiser
for the year, and the proceeds are applied to the costs of textbooks.
Participation is optional, but we strongly encourage and greatly
appreciate your involvement. Kudos go to Krystal Bellinger
Martinelli, our Magazine Drive Chair, for the outstanding job of
organizing the drive, along with their host of volunteers.
Magazine Drive Help Needed
If you are available to help with the Magazine Drive please contact Krystal Bellinger Martinelli krystal@ix.netcom.com .
Many opportunities to help are available. Thank you for taking the opportunity to use your gifts to help our school.
Gentle Reminders
Please make sure to back out of the parking
spaces in the parking area between the school, parish center, and
church. Please do not drive over/through the middle yellow crosswalk
area. The crosswalk is there for the students and parents to walk
safely to their automobiles. Thank you for your consideration and
support.
Hot Lunch Reminder!
Kid Chow is our lunch
provider this year. Starting on Monday, August 31, Kid Chow will be
available to all students. All lunch payments are processed online with
Kid Chow. Please go to Kidchow.com for more details
Please Consider Volunteering!
We are proud of the fact that we
have not had to require “Mandatory Volunteer Hours” at St. Simon Parish
School. However, we are in critical need of volunteers to help with
Lunch Duty. What better way to work with the children of St. Simon and
also help out the school by volunteering your time? We appreciate your
commitment and support.
Google Calendar
Please go to the following link to find the latest calendar for St. Simon:
http://school.stsimon.org/school-calendars
Please download the following information.
Milk Program PDF Attached
Jamba Juice PDF Attached Washington D.C. Fundraiser - PDF Attached Present coupon with purchase
St. Simon Logo Wear Order Form - PDF Attached
Magazine Drive Information - PDF Attached - PDF Attached - PDF Attached
Go to the following link to download the information:
http://school.stsimon.org/stsimonnews
Extended Care
Extended Care will be available on the following dates that school is not in session: September 4,
October 2, and March 11. Sign ups for these dates are available at
Extended Care. Space is limited and available on a first come first
serve basis. Cost per hour is $7. If you have questions please
contact Rema Batmain, Extended Care Director at rbatmani@stsimon.org or 650-967-3293.
Back To School Night
Back To School Night for grades 5-8 is Wednesday, September 2 at 6:45.
Back To School Night for grades K-4 is Thursday, September 3 at 6:45.
More information will come out next week.
Picture Day
Picture Day for grades 5-8 is Wednesday, September 2.
Picture Day for grades K-4 is Thursday, September 3.
Both of these days are plaid days for the classes having their pictures taken on that day.
Information came home today.
Please go to the following site to sign up for September Yard Duty:
http://school.stsimon.org/yard-duties
Joyful Disciples For Justice!
Steven M. Clossick
Principal
St. Simon Catholic School
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
650.968.9952 Ext. 11
http://www.stsimon.org
"Patience is the companion of wisdom." --- Saint Augustine
Posted on
Tue, August 25, 2009
by Steven Clossick