Thanks to all families who donated a non-perishable food item to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Drive last week! We had an overwhelming response!

Drinking Fountain Closure
To help prevent the spread of colds and flu, we will have a temporary closure of the school drinking fountains (both inside and out). Beginning Monday, November 23, the drinking fountains will be covered. Your child may want to bring a bottle of water to school, but please make sure each bottle has your child’s name on it.

The Mother's Club will offer "St. Cecilia School" water bottles for sale in the schoolyard after school tomorrow, Thursday, November 19. You can also click here for an order form. There are approximately 20 bottles remaining. At $8 each, they are perfect way for your student to make it through the drinking fountain closure!

We will also have St. Cecilia's sweatshirts, T-shirts and other spirit items available.... Get them while they last!

Little Sisters of the Poor

Calling all Holiday Cookie Lovers!
If you a purchase a school cookbook between November 9 and November 30, you will be entered into a raffle for a platter of 3 dozen assorted homemade holiday cookies made by Sally Maske who is known for her cookie trays! Winner will be chosen by December 2. Delivery date to be mutually agreed upon. The cookie platter is wonderful for entertaining or for just sharing with your family or co-workers. This offer is only good for cookbook orders made through the school. Multiple orders will result in multiple raffle tickets.

Books are $15 each or 3 for $30. Sally Maske will be selling cookbooks this Friday, November 20, at 3:00, in the schoolyard! If you prefer, you can click here for the order form and return it to the school office. Checks should be made payable to St. Cecilia Mothers’ Club. Orders are filled once a week on Mondays. Any questions, please contact Sally at cookbooksc@earthlink.net.

Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed
It is volunteer time to help out in January, February, March, April, and May! To keep the FABULOUS hot lunch food coming, we need 8 volunteers each day from 11:00-1:15. There is no food preparation! You just help each student pick up their meals. It is great fun, and the kids LOVE to see their parents helping out. Please consider taking on a few shifts in 2010!! Here are the dates for which we need assistance:
January: 5, 7, 12 ,14, 19, 21, 26, 28
February: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
March: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
April: 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Please email Kathryn Ann Dougery at Kathryn_Ann@Dougery.com with the dates you are available to help. Please include your telephone number, and your child’s name, grade, and room number!

Birthday Book Club
Congratulations to Mr. Fong's class, Grade 5 Room 18, for winning another free dress pass and ice cream party with their donation of 25 books, largely due to the generosity of Ryan Sorgie and family. This brings their class total to 54 books! Mrs. Connelly's class is close to getting a free dress pass with their donation of 11 books. Thank you all so very much for your generous donations! For a full list of donors, click here.


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.

eScrip
Renew your grocery and debit cards on eScrip. 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.

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!

Mothers’ Club Winter Social
Don't forget to get your reservation in as soon as possible for the St. Cecilia Mothers' Club Winter Social at the Cliff House on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Food, cocktails, and raffle. Please contact Carla Sullivan at 334-5360.

Attention All Volleyball Coaches
As your season winds down, please return your balls and medical kit with your name, and place the bag on the bench by the school office. Thank you again for volunteering to coach this season.

Attention All Volleyball Players
As your season ends, please return ONLY your WASHED jersey top. Put it in a bag with your name and grade on it and leave it on the bench by the office.

Girls' Soccer
Third Grade Girls soccer try-outs will be on Monday, November 23, at 3:30, at Larsen Park. Fourth Grade Girls try-outs will be on Tuesday, November 24, at 3:30 at Larsen Park. Please bring your cleats and shin guards.