St. Simon Weekly News
Volume 8, Number 7 October 21, 2008
Monster Mash
The Monster Mash committee would like to sincerely thank ALL the volunteers for making the 2008 Monster Mash another success. Our children love this special event and it would never be such a success if we didn't have such a wonderful group of volunteers to help with every aspect of this event. This event is a consistent sell-out and, as you all know, is packed full only as far as we are allowed by fire code. We appreciate everyone's patience on Friday evening at the door. Family safety is our first priority.
Once again, Thank You to Val Liberty and all the wonderful kids who bring the 'spook' to our Monster Mash. The haunted house is always amazing! If you did not know, Teen Life hosts a Special Olympics dance on the Saturday following Monster Mash. They utilize the decorated gym and the Teen Life team CLEANS up on Saturday night. Thank you TEEN LIFE!
We would also like to SINCERELY thank Lisa Pazmany for her many years of dedication to this event. Lisa has four children and has been chairing this event for MANY years!! Lisa's youngest of four graduates this spring and we wish the entire family the very best. Thank you, Lisa!!
Thank you to Linda Baginski for orchestrating the event.
Kindergarten Readiness Night
Please join us for Kindergarten Readiness Night on Monday, October 27 from 7:00-8:00pm in the Kindergarten Room B Classroom. Mrs. Ann Kozlovsky and Ms. Sara Cassella, kindergarten teachers at St. Simon, will discuss topics including: important developmental milestones, benefits of a Catholic education, and ideas for helping to prepare your child for kindergarten.
St. Simon Parish School Conference Sign-Ups
Thank you for doing such a great job with Conference Sign-
Ups. Hopefully, this is an easier process and one that is
user friendly. Just a reminder that Conference Sign-Ups will end on October 31, at midnight.
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place the week of November 3rd-7th. Dismissal for the entire week will take place at 12:25/12:30pm.
St. Simon Coffee Cart
Friday Mornings @ 7:30 in the Simon Room
Lattes $3 Mochas $3 Hot Chocolate $2
Tea $2 Coffee $2 Baked Goods $1
***With Almond, Hazelnut, and Carmel flavors available.
*St. Simon Auction 2009**
Mark your calendars now for the St. Simon PLG Auction, “Casablanca – An Evening in Morocco,” at the beautiful Villa Ragusa on Saturday, February 21st, 2009.
The Catholic Professional and Business Club Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 2008
New Mass Time: 7:00AM; Breakfast Program 7:30AM
New Location: Biltmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara
Speaker: Jon Talbert, Pastor of the “Beautiful Day” Program will speak on Spirituality.
$20 Members, $25 Non-Members. Walk-ins welcome
Contact: Jessica King 408-491-9229; cpbcinfo@gmail.com or
www.sjcatholicprofessionals.org
CALLING ALL ST. SIMON PARISH ALUMNI
We are currently developing our database of alumni
from St. Simon Parish School. If you graduated
anytime before 2003, we'd love to hear from you. Our Alumni are an integral part of the St. Simon Parish Community and we are in the process of gathering names for some upcoming exciting events. Please contact the Admissions and Development office at 650-968-
9952 Ext. 43 or send us an email at Admissions@stsimon.org with your contact information.
It’s That Time of Year Again...
HALLOWEEN GRAMS!!!
Sponsored by your Student Council
$1.00 per gram
Limit two grams
Buy them in your classroom
During the week of October 20th
(reps will sell to the younger grades)
Funds go to: Catholic relief services
Help the starving children in Africa
American Heart Association
CPR/AED & First Aid Certification Class(es)
Wednesday, November 5
7:00-9:00/9:30 PM
St. Simon Simon Room
For more information and to RSVP/pre-register:
contact Anne Wilde
408-379-2235
Anne@AnneAerobic.com
www.AnneAerobic.com <http://www.AnneAerobic.com>
Space is limited, and pre-registration by October 29 is recommended to reserve your space.
We are offering this opportunity to St. Simon families first (adults only, please), before offering it to other members of the community, etc. (will offer class to others after October 29, if there is space available).
Heartsaver CPR/AED:
Includes adult/child CPR and AED, infant CPR, and first aid for choking.
Cost: $30 per person
Heartsaver First Aid:
Part 1 (self-paced web course) online at www.onlineaha.org <http://www.onlineaha.org> (Cost: $25 online)
http://www.onlineaha.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=info.community complete online before November 5
Part 2 (hands-on skills-test, and some Pediatric First Aid Training) in-person after CPR class @ St. Simon 9:00-9:30 (Cost: $10)
All Certifications are valid for 2 years
Fees payable in cash or check at beginning of class. Pricing is discounted for this class offering only.
Effective bystander CPR and defibrillation can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival...Your breath, your hands, can save lives.
Calendar Update
October
21 Field Trip for Room 14
22 Mass 8:30 ---- 16
22 Gr. 1-8 2:15 Dismissal --- K-11:30 Dismissal
22 Field Trip for Room 15
23 Hearing Testing
24 Picture Make-Up
27-29 4th Grade Field Trip to Coloma
27 Field Trip Room 10
27 Kindergarten Readiness
28 Feast Day of St. Simon and St. Jude
28 Mass 8:30 – All School Mass ---Room 13 and 3
28 Field Trip for Room 12
29 Gr. 1-8 2:15 Dismissal --- K-11:30 Dismissal
31 Halloween – Kindergarten Dismissal at 11:30am
Mr. Steven M. Clossick, Principal
(650) 968-9952, extension 11, sclossick@stsimon.com
Quote of the week: “Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting with the gift of speech.” ----Simonides
St. Simon Parish School
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!
St. Simon Parish School invites you to wear your Halloween costume to school on:
Friday, October 31st
Costume Contest $1.
Great prizes will be awarded!
Contest entry forms will be available on Friday, October 24th.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Best Teacher Costume, Most Creative, Most Humorous, The Best Pair
(ex: Mickey & Minnie), Best Homemade, and The St. Simon Halloween Award (goes to the best overall costume).
Guidelines:
No bloody costumes or weapons of any kind
Appropriate modesty
Wigs and appropriate face paint are allowed. If you have sensitive skin, be careful using face paint.
Masks are not allowed
Shoes must be closed toed and heels are
limited to a height of 1-1/2” (refer to Student Handbook)
No blow up or large costumes that would not allow you to sit and work at your desk
If you do not want to wear a costume, wear your
school uniform.
Have a ghoulishly good time!
If you have to ask yourself if it is appropriate, then it probably is not appropriate.
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Clossick at 650-968-9952 ext 11.
Posted on
Tue, October 21, 2008
by Steven Clossick