SCHOOL NEWS: April 14-20, 2010
First Eucharist
Congratulations to our second graders who will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, April 17, at 11:30 A.M. We are grateful to Mrs. Shea and Sister Margaret who have been preparing the children for the reception of this important sacrament.
St. Cecilia School Drama Club Presents Once On This Island!
April 23 & 24, 7:00 P.M. and April 25, at 2:00 P.M.
Tickets are now on sale for St. Cecilia School’s Spring Musical! ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED! Buy now so you don’t end up in the last row! Click here for the ticket order form.
Once On This Island Program Ads
Support the SC Drama Club students by placing an ad in the program. Ads only cost $10 each. You can create your own or use one of the samples we've provided. Click here for samples and the order form.
YMI Essay Contest Results
Congratulations to Mrs. Beth Fergus and our eighth grade students who entered the YMI Essay Contest. Five students won prizes in the junior high division: Christoph Bruning, Ella Nicolson, Natalie Escobar, Julia Bonacini, and Lucas Chan! We are proud of you!
School Supply Pack Order Form
Spring is here, and it is time to think about school supplies. The Mothers’ Club is once again offering pre-packaged school supplies for all grades. An order form went home before Easter with the oldest child in each family and another one was sent home today. Click here for the supply list and order form. All packs purchased now will be available on Registration Day in each student’s classroom. Why spend your last weeks of summer running around looking for school supplies? Order now, and you will have one less thing to think about. The deadline for all orders is April 27. Please contact Nancy Murphy at 415-564-1339, or nancygmurphy@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions. Thanks for your support!
MOTHERS' CLUB
Mother's Club Meeting Moved to Wednesday, April 28th
Please note the date change. The last Mother's Club meeting of the year, aside from the Installation Mass and Dinner, will be on Wednesday, April 28th at 7 pm in the Lower Church. At this time, the speaker/topic are in flux but we hope to have confirmation on both this week. Please save the date and we'll let you know as soon as it's confirmed!
Scrip Items Available
We still have a good amount of the following gift cards available and ready for immediate purchase:
Classic Designs Uniform--$100 denomination - A great way to get a jump start on uniforms for the fall!
Pizza Hut--$10 denomination - Think sports parties, birthday parties, and more
Barnes & Noble --$10 denomination - Let's keep those kids reading!
So help clear out some of our inventory by sending in your order for these and other items. Click here to download the NEW scrip form. Questions? Contact Elaine Shanahan at 415-269-5562.
COOKBOOK SALE
Mothers' Club Cookbooks are on sale for $8 each or 3 for $20. Place your order before they are all gone; supply is limited. The cookbooks make great go to gifts. Click here for the order form or purchase the cookbook at the Rectory or Collins Center. Any questions, contact Sally at cookbooksc@earthlink.net
Mothers' Club Nominating Committee
A big thanks to Susie Buckley, Nominating Committee Chair, and this years Mothers' Club Nominating Committee. The committee, made up of one representative from each grade, met to secure all positions for the 2010-11 MC Board. Thank you for your time - Gini Jordan, Katie Kohmann, Michelle Mikovich, Donita Murphy, Marina Roche, Christina Sauvageau, Mary Ryan and Susie Buckley.
On April 21, 2010, at our general MC meeting, we will announce the slate of nominees and vote on the new board. Click here for the list of those who are nominated.
Host Families Sign-Up
We are in need of families to volunteer to be a host family to a new St. Cecilia family who will be joining us in the fall. Please volunteer to welcome a new family to our school. You will be asked to phone a new family and give them any information they might need about the school. This personal contact helps to make new families feel like they are a part of St. Cecilia School. Please don't wait to be asked! We appreciate your volunteering!! If you have any questions, please contact us at
415-682-7759 (Ann Baglin) or 415-664-4707 (Anne Kiernan). Click here for the
sign-up form.
Huge Thank You!
Teresa McNamara thanks the following dads who helped with the Mothers’ Club Fundraiser: Ray Williamson, Gaetano Caltagirone, Chris Cipparone, Brendan Collins, Kevin Haskell, Mike Miglio, Mario Packett, Patrick Shea, and Vince Sweeters. Thanks so much for your contributions and the wonderful ingredients that went into the delicious Mai Tai’s! Thanks also to Karin Haskell for all your hard work getting donations!
OTHER ITEMS
Free CPR Training
Learn CPR for adult, child, and infant, AED and choke saving. Click here for more information.
Downey's Sports Camp
This sports camp for boys and girls ages 5-12 aims to put fun and freedom of expression into sports. It is a well-rounded program where cooperation, sportsmanship, and fair play are emphasized to coincide with the competitive nature of all the sports involved. Sessions are one week long and will take place at:
St. Gabriel School: June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25.
St. Cecilia Durocher Pavilion: June 21-25, July 12-18, July 19-23.
For more information see the brochures on the counter by our school office.
Parents Education Network (PEN)
This organization is a coalition of parents collaborating with educators, students, and the community to empower and bring academic success to students with learning and attention difficulties. PEN is sponsoring Education Revolution, an annual gathering of students who learn differently, and their parents and educators, at AT&T Park, on Saturday, April 17. This event celebrates the strengths of students with learning and attention difficulties. The latest flier can be downloaded in electronic form at www.EdRevSF.org
New SC Athletic Board Member Application
The Athletic Board is now accepting applications from those interested in becoming a member of the Athletic Board. This is a great way to support and get involved in the girls/boys athletic programs. Membership is a 3-year term and would begin in September 2010. If you are interested in applying, please contact Mike Huynh at 415-812-5750 or sunrisephotography@gmail.com
2010 Family Day at AT&T Park
Players, coaches, friends, and families of San Francisco Parishes are invited to enjoy a game and tailgate party at AT&T Park on Saturday, May 15, at 1:10--Giants vs. Houston Astros. Click here for more information and order form.
