Hearing Tests

Please look for information regarding the BASIC Fund 2010 Program that will be sent home with child today. Applications are for new students attending private school for the first time only. Siblings already attending the private school and not receiving BASIC Fund can be included as long as one student is attending private school for the first time.

Renewal packets will be distributed during April 2010 for all renewing students. Renewing families do not fill out a new application unless they are adding a new child in the fall. If you have any questions, please call the BASIC Fund at 415-986-5650.

Year of the Tiger
On Tuesday, February 16, we will celebrate Chinese New Year--the Year of the Tiger! People born in the Year of the Tiger are magnetic, adventurous, loyal, affectionate, and generous. Tiger people were born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, and 2010.

Birthday Book Club News
The Birthday Book Club gratefully acknowledges our newest members. Click here. This year, members have generously donated a total of 114 books to our library. Remember, those classes who donate 20 books will win a free dress pass, and 25 books means you get an ice cream party, too! For a full list of donors by class click here. For an updated list of available books, please click here. Any questions, you can email Luana Letele at lletele@sbcglobal.net

Stickergram Sale—Last day—Tomorrow, February 4
Send a friend a Valentine greeting by sending a stickergram. This project is sponsored by Student Council. The cost is 10 cents for each stickergram. You write your own special message, and we deliver the stickergrams to St. Cecilia students and faculty in time for Valentine’s Day. All stickergrams should be returned no later than tomorrow, Thursday, February 4. Click here for an order form.

Name Our SC Alumni Newsletter!

Mothers’ Club Meeting Thursday, February 4th, at 7:00, in the Lower Church
Please join us for a Mom’s Night Out (at school) of good food, great company and just plain fun.

We provide:
* A lovely Italian dinner
* Valentine’s Day inspired drinks and a sundae bar, graciously manned by the Men of
St. Cecilia * Games and other entertainment

You can:
* Pick up some (gently used) uniforms at the Uniform Exchange
* Buy some SC spirit items for the winter/spring seasons
* Purchase scrip for donation to the Mothers’ Club Fundraiser “Ohana Lu’au” or Chevy’s Nights

Please:
* Support the Mothers’ Club Fundraiser by bringing a donation of a gift card or wine to the meeting.
* The class with the most donations will receive a free dress pass for the entire class and a free raffle tickle to enter the Hawaiian Lu’au Class Party.

Please RSVP (so that we can plan) to Eddy Harrison and Katherine Ragusa at mothersclubrsvp@gmail.com Please come join us!

Mid Year Uniform Exchange
A uniform exchange will be at the Mothers’ Club Meeting on February 4, at 7:00. Drop off your freshly cleaned and mended uniforms to the office from now through February 4. The night of the exchange pick up fresh uniforms for the rest of the school year!

Chevy’s Nights
Have fun and raise money for St. Cecilia School! Please mark your calendars for our Chevy’s fundraisers. TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT of the proceeds will be donated to St. Cecilia School. Attend one or both (even better)!

*Monday, February 22 (Minimum Day at School)
Chevy’s at Stonestown, 3251 20th Ave. 1–10 P.M.

Tuesday, February 23
Chevy’s at 141 Hickey Blvd., South San Francisco 5-10 P.M.

Please click here for an invitation and plan to bring it with you to Chevy’s. Don’t forget to bring your friends and family. For more information, email Randa Ghnaim at jrluppino@comcast.net or call (650) 867-1380.

SCRIP
Click here to download and print the one-page scrip form. Want to help out our school even more? Then remember to purchase your Chevy’s scrip gift cards for use at the Chevy's fundraiser nights. Chevy's scrip is available in $25 denominations. Questions? - contact Elaine Shanahan at 415-269-5562.


Lucky S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards Work!
We just received a check from Lucky's Stores in the amount of $653 and want to thank all Lucky's shoppers for their support of this program. If you don't have a Lucky S.H.A.R.E.S. card, please contact Elaine Shanahan at Shanfam@pacbell.net and she will provide you with one. They are free of charge! Lucky's contributes 3% of all eligible purchases to our school when shoppers use their Lucky S.H.A.R.E.S card during grocery checkout. Thank you!

Multicultural Day Is Coming--Wednesday, February 10
Talent Show Rehearsal: Wednesday Feb 3
Multicultural Day Student Show Performers we will be having a show rehearsal in the school auditorium today, February 3, 2010 from 3:00- 4:00. It is not necessary to come in full costume. Just bring CDs, music, etc. that we can keep until the performance on February 10th. If you have any questions please contact Lilly Angelopoulos at clasangelopoulos@hotmail.com 415-664-7612 or Claudia Granucci at claud_gran@yahoo.com / 415-819-3826.


International Food Fair Sharing Culture with Cuisine
Every year the International Food Fair brings us together to share culture with cuisine, celebrating the unique cultural backgrounds of the St. Cecilia community. Please send in forms listing your favorite dishes by tomorrow, February 4.

Not sure about what dish to send in? No worries, please contact Sandy Jadallah at sjadalla@pacbell.net or 415.753.6856

ALOHA!!
Our Annual St. Cecilia Mothers' Club Dinner Dance Auction is scheduled on Saturday, March 20- LUAU at Paradise Cove (Durocher Pavilion).

'Ohana Lu'au event information
Wish List, Raffle and Donation Forms can be accessed through our fundraiser website http://www.scfundraiser.com Updates will be made regularly, so come check it out!

Aloha, calling all SPONSORS... Please support the Mothers’ Club and submit your forms. We will gratefully acknowledge your donations in our event program and website. Mahalo!

Auction Donations
Are you dropping by your dry cleaners this week? Are you getting your hair or nails done? Or maybe you're getting a facial or massage, or seeing your dentist? Do you have a favorite florist or baker? If so, please ask these merchants if they would like to donate a little something to St. Cecilia's annual Mother's Club fundraiser!!

We all run errands and run into establishments each day that would like the tax write off or a chance to be involved in the community. It doesn't hurt to ask. Your relationship with them is our greatest resource! Ways to contact us: Lori and Dana, 823-7262, scsilentauction@gmail.com

RAFFLES, RAFFLES, RAFFLES, RAFFLES
FEELING LUCKY? Can you use some extra CASH? How about your child having A LU’AU PARTY at school in the middle of the day with their class and teacher? I hear SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS is so cool! Wouldn't you like to see for yourself? Good Luck and Thank You for Supporting Mothers’ Club 'Ohana Lu'au. Winners will be announced at the event on March 20. Need not be present to win. Click here for raffle descriptions and tickets!

Baskets Needed
Thanks to all for dropping off your baskets! We need as many as we can get! So clear out your garage and attic! We'll take baskets big or small. Please leave them on the bench outside of school's front office. Thank you so much!

Calling All Artists And Craftspeople
Do you have a special talent or hobby? Do you make beautiful jewelry or craft amazing arts? Calling all artists and craftspeople of St. Cecilia Family! We are looking for one of a kind artwork, such as pottery, painting, or something lovely you've knitted...We'd love to showcase your artwork as part of silent auction. If you have something unique and special to offer to the Mothers’ Club Spring fundraiser and help us raise money, we'd very much appreciate the donation of your own art pieces. Please contact Dana or Lori at scsilentauction@gmail.com or call 823-7262.

Save The Date For The St. Patrick’s Parish Dinner
The annual parish St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be held on March 6, 2010 in Durocher Pavilion. Tickets sales start on February 14, 2010!

Altar Server News
The Altar Servers picnic date has been changed to Wednesday, June 2 since the park is closed on Tuesday, June 1. Please mark your calendars accordingly. Those 6th, 7th, and 8th grade servers with missed Masses will be unable to attend. There is a limited number of make-up Masses, and the servers who actually take the time to call or email the coordinator will be the ones who will be scheduled their make-ups as they become available. If you do not know how many Masses you have missed, please check your current roster or email Luana Letele at lletele@sbcglobal.net. Thank you all for your dedicated service!

Attention 3rd -8th Grade Girls
Attention 3rd -8th Grade Girls If you did not sign-up for girls’ basketball, please call 415-664-6905 EXT. #2 and leave your name, grade and room number. Also, if you signed up and have decided not to play, please call Mary Ann Paul at the above number with your name and grade, so Mary Ann can take you off the list.

Attention Parents Interested In Coaching Girls’ Basketball
Mary Ann is still looking for coaches for the 3rd and 4th grade. Please call 415-664-6905 EXT. #2 with your name and the grade you would like to coach.

Attention All Girls’ Basketball Coaches
There will be a mandatory pre-season meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at 6:30 P.M., in the Collins Center. Please be on time so that we can end at a reasonable hour.

Girls Basketball Try-Outs
Friday, February 19th
4th grade 4:00 - 4:45--1st try-out
5th grade 5:00 - 5:45--1st try-out
7th grade 6:00 – 7:00--team selection
8th grade 7:30 - 8:30--team selection


Saturday, February 20th
3rd grade 11:00 -12:00--team selection
4th grade 12:30 - 1:30--team selection
5th grade 2:00 – 3:00--team selection
6th grade 3:30 - 4:30--team selection

If you are in the 4th or 5th grade, you must attend both try-outs. Please call Mary Ann at 415-664-6905 EXT. #2, if you have any questions.

Crab Feed Thanks
The Men of St. Cecilia wish to thank and acknowledge the support of the many volunteers who contributed to the 2010 Crab Feed! Click here for a complete list of volunteers and donors!

Po Bronson Event
St. Ignatius College Preparatory welcomes award-winning author Po Bronson on March 8th, at 7:00 P.M., in the McCullough Gym. He will be speaking about his book NurtureShock, and he will be signing books. The central premise of Mr. Bronson’s book is that many of modern society’s strategies for nurturing children are backfiring. NurtureShock uses science to show how our skills and our character are formed; some of the topics covered include race, siblings, lying, and how to appropriately praise our children.

You may purchase the book and a ticket to the event for $30. Additional tickets are $7. Please contact Carole Nickolai at cnickolai@siprep.org or 415-731-7500 Ext. 235 if you are interested in attending the event. Books/tickets may also be purchased at West Portal books at 80 West Portal Avenue. Check out www.siprep.org or www.nurtureshock.com for more information. Get your ticket fast as they are sure to go quickly.