St. Simon News
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
PARISH FALL BBQ
"TGIF" style: Friday,Sept. 18th from 5 to 8pm:What a great way to kick off the new St. Simon School year and the Preschool of Religion, CCM, Edge and Life Teen programs than with a Parish Wide Fall BBQ? All are welcome!
If everyone gives a little of their time, working together to enjoy an evening of music, good food and drinks then all of the planning and work is not on ONE person, but on ONE community - that's us! If you are interested in helping with ANY facets of this event, please let us know! Please contact the Fall BBQ coordinating team via email:
Eileen Faria: efaria@stsimon.org OR Kristi Bowers: kmb@chapiter,com.
Details of cost and reservations soon to come....but for now,
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH FROM 5-8PM!
* Please RSVP for the Fall BBQ at stsimon.org/bbq.html <http://stsimon.org/bbq.html> and then pay at the "Check In Booth"!
ITBS Testing Next Week
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be administered to all students in Grades 2-8 next week. This standardized testing lets us know each student’s strengths and areas of improvement. Parents, you can help your child do his/her best on these important tests by making sure your child has a good night’s sleep, and eats a healthy breakfast each morning. We ask that you strive for perfect attendance each day. Encourage your child to do his/her best, without becoming stressed over the testing. Test results will be given to each parent during Parent-Teacher Conference Week, November 2-6, 2009.
Google Calendar
Please go to the following link to find the latest calendar for St. Simon:
http://school.stsimon.org/school-calendars
Yard Duty
Please go to the following site to sign up for September Yard Duty:
http://school.stsimon.org/yard-duties
Band Sign Up Night
Band Sign Up Night will take place on Wednesday, September 16. This is a great time to come and
see all the band instruments and talk to Mr. Hirotsuka about the Band Program. Please contact Mr. H. if you have any questions at <trmptplyr@aol.com>.
PAG News
The St. Simon PAG will hold their first meeting of the year this Wednesday, September 9th, at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the school library.
Eucharistic Ministry Training
We will be offering Eucharistic Ministry training on Friday, September. 18th for anyone interested in joining this ministry. To be a Eucharistic Minister you must be a fully initiated Catholic throught the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Once trained you will be able to serve at Wednesday school Masses and Sunday Masses. If you are interested in serving our community as a Eucharistic Minister and would like to attend the training, please contact Joan Mibach, jmibach@stsimon.org, or call 650-967-8311, ext. 16.
Cub Scouts
It's Cub Scout time! Please join us for the Cub Scout Pack Meeting on Thursday, Sept 10th at 7pm in the school parking lot - we will be building and racing GO KARTS!!!! PDF ATTACHED
Diocesan Education Appeal
The Diocese of San Jose will be holding its Annual Education Appeal on September 12-13. This collection provides financial assistance to many of our Catholic students who want to receive a Catholic education. Over 17,000 students are educated in the thirty elementary schools and six high schools in the Diocese, and many are there because of the generosity and support of our parish community. Please plan on giving generously – this is an investment in the future of young lives as well as the future of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of San Jose. Thank you!
Rummage Sale
The St. Simon Rummage Sale is right around the corner. On Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th, the Rummage Sale will be held in the Parish Center. The Rummage Sale will be open for business from 10 – 4 pm on Friday, and 9 – 2pm on Saturday.
Sixth Grade to Science Camp
Sixth grade will be off to Science Camp from October 5th to the 9th and we are very excited! We are hoping this great weather will hold while we explore the streams, lakes, and habitats. If the rain does start, it won’t stop us from hiking through the beautiful Redwood forests. I have spent many years going to Walden West for science camp and I still look forward to this exciting learning opportunity for my students. Mrs. VanMeter
Box Tops 4 Education
St. Simon is participating in the Box Tops for Education Program. Please send in your General Mills Box Tops and affiliated labels to your child’s classroom. St. Simon can earn up to $60,000 from all of the Box Top components.
Magazine Drive
Our Magazine Drive continues through mid-September. The next turn-in day will be September 9. Please check your calendar regarding turn-in days and prize days. Participation in the Magazine Drive is optional but we strive for 100% involvement. The Magazine Drive is the major fund-raiser for the year, and the proceeds go to cover the costs of textbooks. Additional order forms are available, and remember that magazines make great gifts!
Parents of students in Grade 4 – 8?PowerSchool access to your student's grades will open on Tuesday, September 22nd.
NASA’S IMPACT DAY!
See attached PDF.
Jamba Juice Day for 8th Grade Trip to D.C.
Wednesday, September 9th. See attached PDF
St. Simon Logo Wear for 8th Grade Trip to D.C.
See attached PDF 1 PDF 2
Blessings,
Steven M. Clossick
Principal
"Patience is the companion of wisdom." --- Saint Augustine
Prayer Corner: Please pray for Enza Rizzuto, the niece of Mrs. Carafone, who has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.
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Tue, September 8, 2009
by Steven Clossick