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1.
ASH WEDNESDAY:
Next
Wednesday, February 17, is Ash Wednesday. We will celebrate the
beginning of Lent at a school Mass at 9 a.m. at Church of the
Nativity. Grades 1 and 8 will be coordinating the Mass and as
always, parents are welcome to attend. Lent is a powerful
opportunity for renewal. We all have a chance to make resolutions
about prayer, fasting, almsgiving and to translate those resolutions
into commitments.
Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash
Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent by all Catholics 14
years and older. Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59.
The law of fast allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit
taking some food during the day, so long as this does not constitute
another full meal. Drinking liquids during the day is
permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously
affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fasting or
abstinence, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should
be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not
lightly excuse themselves from this obligation.
During Lent, the Church encourages attendance
at daily Mass, self-imposed times of fasting, and generosity to local,
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2. STUDENT COUNCIL BAKE
SALE: Be sure to mark your calendars for the Student
Council bake sale on Tuesday, February 16th at recess and lunch.
All proceeds will be added to the "Giving from the Heart for
Haiti" fund. There will be delicious, cookies, rice krispie
treats,
muffins, cupcakes and even Mrs. Joe's famous Shoe Fly cake! No
item will
be over $1.00, most will be $.50. Enjoy a treat on "Fat
Tuesday" and help the needy of Haiti.
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3.
GIFTS OF THE HEART: Containers
for Haitian Relief donations are in each classroom through March
10. Your loose change is greatly appreciated!!
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| 4. CHRISTMAS TREE LOT: It is with
great joy
that we share the financial results. The net profit of $71,245.43
is
the result of a loving community coming together to make Nativity
School the best. Special thanks to all our volunteers! |
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5. AUCTION RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
Help support our Nativity School Auction by purchasing raffle
tickets. Winners will be chosen the night of the auction, but you
don't need to be present to win! Tickets cost $20 each or 3 for
$50. This year's prizes are: Grand Prize: $1,000
cash; 2nd Prize: 42" LG LCD TV; 3rd Prize: xBox with Rock
Band. Purchase tickets by filling out the form below and return
it to the school office with your payment. We can submit the
tickets for you or you can fill them out yourself and turn them in.
The Auction Volunteer Assignment list is enclosed
as well as an RSVP form. We have a few seats left, so be sure to
return your reservation.
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6. OUTREACH: Our Nativity Outreach
Program needs chaperone Sign Ups. Our Outreach Program is
incredibly successful because of our students and school
families. Please see the enclosed flier and consider signing up
to
help those in need in our surrounding community.
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7.
ARCHDIOCESE: The Archdiocese of San Francisco has new
requirements for persons
volunteering to work with children. All
Nativity School parents and other volunteers (except those
parents already fingerprinted for the Archdiocese) must fill out and
return the
enclosed form. This would include mothers,
fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. who volunteer at Nativity. Please fill out and return the form by
Wednesday, February 17, along with a copy of your photo ID. Additional forms are available in the school
office. Lunch Yard Duty Volunteers will need to be fingerprinted.
Please see Kathie Sheridan for fingerprinting forms and information.
This is a mandatory dictate from the Archdiocese.
Please help us out.
Many parents/volunteers have
completed the Shield the Vulnerable online course which is required for
all volunteers. If you have not completed the course, please go
to www.shieldthevulnerable.org/signup.asp. After finishing the online
course, you will be given a certificate of completion. Please
print a copy and turn it in to the school office.
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8.
TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES: Thank you for attending the TGA
demonstration last Tuesday. Please see the enclosed flier if you
are interested in participating in their K-5 golf classes.
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9.
PTG COFFEE: Our
Parent
Teacher
Group Executive Board will be hosting a Coffee on Friday,
February 19, from 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in the courtyard area outside
Sobrato Pavilion. Please be sure to stop by.
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10.
PANTHER T-SHIRT: It's winter and it's time for a
long-sleeve Panther Spirit T-Shirt! Please see enclosed flier
for ordering information. Panther shirts may be worn on Fridays
to show our school spirit.
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11.
TRACK: Calling all runners, shot putters and jumpers
Grades 5-8 - Track season starts March 1, 2010. Mandatory parent
meeting on March 1st, at 6 p.m. in the Library. First practice on
March 3rd at Bayfront Park. See enclosed information with
practice times and meet schedules. Please contact Legia Oswald
with any questions at legia@assuredrelocation.com or 415-819-1163.
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12.
CHESS: The Chess Program is starting a new session from
February 1 to June 7. Registration Forms are available in the
tower outside the school office.
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| 13. PRESIDENTS' DAY: There will
be no school and no extended
care on Monday, February 15. |
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14.
YEARBOOK PHOTOS: Did
you capture a magic moment from a school event
this year? Halloween?
A sporting event? A classroom field trip?
Or any other event? If so,
the yearbook committee would love to
have them for the yearbook! Photos can
be submitted to the office or you can send in a flashdrive, cd or email
to rcortes@nativityschool.com. Please make sure, if submitting a flashdrive
or cd, that it is labeled so it may be returned to you.
If submitting photos that you wish to have
returned, please place your name on the back of each
photo. Let’s make this yearbook the best
ever!
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Blessings,
Mrs. Trelut
Principal
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NATIVITY
SCHOOL AUCTION RAFFLE TICKETS (Please return order and check
made payable to Nativity School to the school office.)
Name ___________________________________ Number of Tickets
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Phone Number ____________________________ Child's
Grade: _____________
Check Enclosed in the amount of $__________
Circle one: Submit tickets for me.
Return tickets to me and I will return them.
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Nativity
School