SCHOOL NEWS: September 9 - 15
Back to School Night: Grades 7 & 8 Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 P.M. Meet in your child's homeroom. You will follow your child's daily schedule. Students should not attend. Composting We began composting at school last week and begin our new hot lunch program this week. Please remember to use plastic containers for lunches and to bring a reusable drink bottle. LABEL all containers. We need your help in not packing ziplock bags. We are encouraging students to take home their plastic bags. Museum News Califoria Academy of Sciences: Free San Francisco Neighborhood Days--September 11-13 for zip codes 91422, 94116, 94127, 94132. Show proof of residency. For more information Click here./ Randall Museum: New After school Science Classes The Amazing Human Body, How Do I Fit Into The Natural World, Kitchen Chemistry. Check them out at http://www.randallmuseum.org Exploratorium: Check out the Reflections Exhibit until September 20. http://www.exploratorium.edu/ FREE Parent Workshop: Stress and Worry Across all Ages Topics covered: Develop Your Resources, Calming Techniques For Kids’ Stress, Moving With Moods, Reduce Your Stress. Cost: Free Date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 Time: 9-11 AM Location: 2772 Bush St, San Francisco Contact: Anne Diedrich, MFT, licensed marriage, family, and child therapist with over 16 yrs. experience 415-673-7597 or www.childandadulttherapy.com ITBS Testing On Monday, September 21, we will begin the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills for Grades 2-8. Check the September calendar for the exact dates of the testing. Students should not be leaving for appointments on these days. The purpose of the norm-referenced test (NRT) is to obtain information about how the performance of our students compare with that of students in a national sample. The results of the ITBS are used for evaluation, and instructional improvement only. Students with documented learning disabilities on file in the Principal’s Office are eligible for extended time. To qualify, the students’ testing evaluation must be current (within three years) and administered by a credentialed school psychologist or a licensed educational psychologist. Parents whose child qualifies for ITBS testing modifications will receive a letter next week with their child. If you have questions about this Archdiocesan policy, please contact Sister Marilyn. MACY'S SHOP FOR A CAUSE: Saturday, October 17, 2009! With a $5.00 donation you can receive a shopping pass to save 10-20% off most of your Macy’s purchases on Saturday, October 17! You’ll also be eligible for a change to win a $500 shopping spree! 100% of the ticket sale proceeds benefit St. Cecilia School. Please send cash or check made payable to St. Cecilia School. The tickets will be sent home with your child. Buy one or more for family and friends. Thanks to Laura Wallace for coordinating this program MOTHERS' CLUB
Hot Lunch Volunteers! We need 7 volunteers each Tuesday & Thursday to assist students in picking up their meals. There is NO COOKING OR FOOD PREP! Volunteers are needed in the McKay Center from 11:00 A.M. until 1:15 P.M. Please mark those days that you are able to volunteer. You will receive confirmation notices via email. Thank you VERY much for helping! The dates for which we still need volunteers are: September 17 October 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 November 10, 17, 19, 24 December 3, 8, 15, 17 Please email Kathryn_Ann@Dougery.com with the dates you are available to volunteer. Include your name, email, telephone numbers (home & cell), and oldest child’s name, grade, & room! If you prefer, click here for the volunteer form. Complete and return to the school office. SCRIP Scrip Gift Card Program: Remember scrip gift card orders are filled every Thursday, and this is the easiest way for our school to earn money. Click here for the new order form. Please do not use previous order forms as there have been vendor changes for this year. eScrip Renew your grocery and debit cards on eScrip. Shop using those registered cards between August 12 and September 15 and eScrip will donate 10% back to our school! If you have not yet enrolled, registration is free and easy. For more information or to join eScrip: www.escrip.com or 1-800-592-0942. St. Cecilia Parish group ID #136952501. For current members: You must RENEW your annual membership by NOV. 1, 2009 by visiting www.escrip.com, click "members/supporters", click "myescrip" Lucky S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards Help our school earn 3% when shopping at Lucky Supermarkets. We just recently received a check for $450!). Simply swipe the S.H.A.R.E.S. card before paying for your groceries (whether you pay by cash, check, credit, debit or gift card). If you do not have a Shares Card, contact Elaine Shanahan who will send one to you via your oldest child. Contact scrip coordinator Elaine Shanahan, 269-5562 or Shanfam@pacbell.net, with questions about any of this. Thanks for your support of our school! Spirit Item Sales The School Sales Committee wants to extend a special thank you to those who've purchased spirit items and to the volunteers who staffed the school sales booth on registration day, including Jana Gee, Peachie Nacario, Lisa Presta, Ann Quigley, Katherine Ragusa, Helen Vydra Roy, Lisa Simpson, Johanna Valenciano, and Larissa Voinova. Remember to get your spirit gear early this year. Some items have already sold out! Please allow up to three weeks for delivery of items. Click here for an order form. Box Tops Contest:  Now through October 16! It's time start turning in those Box Tops! St. Cecilia School earns $ .10 for each "Box Top For Education" clipped from participating products. Please submit your Box Tops to your class teacher. The class that submits the most Box Tops by October 16 will win a free dress pass! There are now hundreds of products which participate in the "Box Tops For Education" program. For a complete list, please click here and start clipping! http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=2164 FESTIVAL: OCTOBER 23 - 25
Ciao Tutti! Welcome Back! It's that time of year again, and we are hard at work getting ready for this year's Parish Festival, Roman Holiday. One of the easiest way you can get involved is to become a Booth Sponsor. The contribution you make today will help defray the cost of booth set up and maintenance, decorations and prizes. Your contribution is essential to the success of the festival. You can contribute at the Coliseum Level for $200, at the Trevi Fountain Level for $150 or at the Spanish Steps Level for $100. All donations graciously accepted. Please fill out the Booth Sponsor form (click here) and return it to the school office in an envelope marked "Festival" or mail it to the rectory at 2555-17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116. Please note that our Vatican Level of $400 will prominently display your business or family name on your favorite booth for the entire weekend! As always, the festival will be a very fun weekend. You will enjoy events and games for all ages. Please join us, enjoy yourself and accept our many thanks for all your kind support. Watch for upcoming raffle items and new games! Mandatory Festival Meeting for all Booth Chairs Wednesday, September 16th, 7:00pm in the Green Room It is imperative that everyone attends so we can take care of all the details. We look forward to seeing you all. Please call or email the Festival Chairpersons at scfestival@comcast.net if you have any questions: Stephanie Pasini (415) 516-2614 Janice Calonico (415) 309-8073. Stuffed Toy Collection Please bring your stuffed toy donations into school starting ASAP! All donations are welcome, and we need plenty! We will be responsible for cleaning them. Please bring them to school and leave them on bench by school office starting Friday, September 11 and continuing for the following two weeks. This booth is one of the children's favorites, so we need lots of donations OTHER ITEMS...
St. Cecilia Athletic Board QSP Fundraiser Reminder to get out there & sell, sell! Sell all the fantastic gift wrap, candy, & magazines! Also, you can order online! Relatives and friends out of your area can support you and SC by ordering online. Go to www.qsp.com and enter our account # 710309197. Men of St. Cecilia First Dinner Meeting Monday, September 14, 6:00 P.M., Lower Church Now accepting memberships (Moms, please print this, and put the message on your husband’s pillow). Promote our parish community by helping with such great events as the Parish Festival, Pancake Breakfast, Parish Picnic, and more only $35 annual dues. Click here for more information, registration form, and a calendar of events. Contact Ray Williamson at (415)587-7329 or ray@rwins.biz with questions. Parish Picnic Sunday, September 27, Blackberry Farm (Cupertino), 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. An outdoor Family Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Tickets will be sold after Masses on Sunday, September 13 and September 20. Contact Ray Williamson 415-587-7329 or Charlie O’Connell 415-337-9399 for more information. ATTENTION Volleyball Players and Parents: If you are not scheduled to be in the gym for practice, you will not be allowed to stay. Also, parents, PLEASE pick up your daughter as soon as practice ends. Our coaches our volunteering their time and cannot be expected to wait for you especially if they have prior commitments. Thank you and hope to see you at the games. Community Meeting Supervisor Elsbernd and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency invite you to a community meeting to learn about upcoming construction upgrades to the St. Francis Circle intersection. At the meeting you will hear about construction hours, traffic planning, public transportation, and other aspects of the project that will affect your area. Construction is scheduled to take place during the summer of 2010. SVDP: Friends of the Poor Walk The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a the second annual “Friends of the Poor Walk” on Saturday, September 26. They will begin with an outdoor Mass at at 8:00 A.M. at the starting site and then walk to celebrate 150 years of service to the poor in San Francisco! This is a 5K walk around Lake Merced to raise awareness and funds for food, clothing, beds, and basic utilities for the poor who the St. Vincent De Paul Society serves in San Francisco. To register a team or as a walker, to pledge support for a walker, or for more information email cathleeng@aol.com or visit www.sf-friendsofthepoorwalk.org. To volunteer, call (415) 977-1270 ext. 3088. Events & RemindersSeptember 9 (Wednesday)
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September 17 (Thursday)
September 21 (Monday)
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