Volume 4, Issue #18, 1/20/2010

Principal’s Newsletter

St. Leander School

Volume 4, Issue #18, January 20, 2010

Faith, Academics, Service . . . We Make A World of Difference

Lynne Kennedy Mullen, Principal

lmullen@csdo.org

School Phone: (510) 351-4144  

Ms. Amy Cross, Vice Principal

across@csdo.org

    School Fax: (510) 483-6060   

Mrs. Dutra/Ms. Egan

SLED (Extended Care)

                      (510) 351-4147

Mrs. Pat Rosa

Tuition Accounts

                      (510) 351-3654

Michael Lewis

Hot Lunch Program

                      (925) 876-3150

Dates to Remember

Friday, January 22

12:00 Dismissal.  WCEA/WASC Teacher Work Day.

Sunday, Januay 23

CYO signups after masses.

Monday, January 25

Graduation Pictures for 8th Grade.

Sunday, January 31

Catholic Schools Week Begins!  11:00 AM Mass in the Church followed by School Open House 12:00-2:00 PM


From the Principal’s Office

January’s CLEAR Focus:  We Are Responsible Citizens

Dear Families, 


Well, the winter has certainly arrived!  Be sure to send your darlings to school in a warm coat and hat, as we go to church every Tuesday morning for prayer.  When the weather is really severe, we do cancel any unnecessary traveling between the Little School and the Big School because that is a longer distance then right across the street to church.  Students also stay inside at recess and lunch if the rain is coming down.  If the schoolyard is just wet, we do an outside “Walk and Talk” recess.  We always eat indoors if the tables are wet.

 

There is some important CYO news regarding pictures, volunteers, and signups for basketball and volleyball.  Please see the enclosed flyer for special directions regarding fees, dates, and especially please take note of our tremendous need for volunteers.  This program simply cannot run without your help.  If your child is playing CYO, your family must contribute a minimum of two hours of volunteer service.  Please consider where your talents would be the most useful.


Have a great week!


Sincerely, 


Lynne Kennedy Mullen

Principal


The following students were recognized at “Star Students!” 

     Jaanai Eddens (PreK)      Camille Creese (K)

     Mariah Martinez (1)        Aritza Brown (2)

     Kimberly Bradley  (3)      Riley Chasteen (4)

     Rodney Phifer (5)           Jeffrey Nguyen (6)

     Jose Valdivia (7)             Megan Lachelli (8)    

VP Corner – Ms. Amy Cross


The Book Fair is coming!  


The theme this year is “All You Can Read”!  It is a buffet of reading with a diner theme.  We are looking for some talented and artistic people to help create fun decorations for our theme this year.  Also, we will need volunteers to work shifts at the Book Fair and to help with set up and clean up.  The Book Fair will be dropped off for set up on January 27th.  We will be open Jan 28th, 29th and on the 31st during Open House.  The book fair will also be open February 1st with clean up after school on February 1st.  Mark your calendars! Please see the enclosed flyer to volunteer. 


Enrollment Information


Enrollment Information is now available in the School Office for lnew and incoming Prekindergarten Students.




St. Leander School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week! 


Sunday, January 31, 2010--We celebrate our FAITH!


Mass at 11:00 AM in the Church. Students are asked to wear uniforms.

 

Open House 12:00-2:00 PM—We celebrate US!

Book Faire in Auditorium


Monday, February 1—We celebrate our STAFF! 


Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
Teachers will enjoy breakfast and lunch courtesy of our parents.


Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - We celebrate SHARING! 


Please donate $1.00 to FACE (Family Assistance for Catholic Education) or a hardbound children’s book for a neighboring Catholic school. Students who donate to either project may wear “Free Dress” on this day. 


Wednesday, February 3, 2010—We celebrate our PARENTS!


Continental breakfast in auditorium from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. 

Prekindergarten and Kindergarten classes will sing a special song

at 9:15 AM. 


Thursday, February 4, 2010—We celebrate STUDENTS! 


Student Appreciation Day

Free Dress! No Homework! Extra Recess!

Faith Family Lunch (hotdog, chips, drink provided by school. Dessert provided by 8th Grade Family Leaders

Talent Show 1:30 Pm Auditorium 


Friday, February 5, 2010—We celebrate LEARNING!


Academic Olympics 10:30 AM Auditorium (Grades 3-8)