Principal's Newsletter
Saint Theresa School is a Catholic community whose staff, parents and parish work cooperatively to:
- educate the whole child: spirit, mind, and body
- develop confident, socially responsible leaders
- teach and show respect for people and the environment
- answer our Christian call to service
March 3, 2010
St. Theresa School
PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
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March 3, 2010
In This Issue
School Notes
Positive Student Social Interaction Workshop
Memory Bears
Parish Retreat
2010 Girls CYO Basketball
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Dear St. Theresa Families,
Thank you for your support of our staff days. On Friday we completed our third Vertical Team Meeting. This gathering of all teachers in the Diocese engaged us in conversation about our curriculum and the goals we have for all of our students in Catholic schools. This dialogue will continue next year as we support one another in developing a well written and comprehensive curriculum that will support all children in our schools.
Students in grades 3-8 participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation yesterday. Grade level teachers prepared the students in prayer and reflection in the Church. Then, each student was allowed to receive the sacrament individually. Thank you to Father Peter and Father Patrick for being present to our children.
Next Wednesday is a minimum day. We have a 12:10 dismissal. Faculty and staff will participate in our service learning project. We will go to Med Share. We will learn more about the program and the areas it supports. We too, will sort and pack medical supplies to be donated to needy countries. Anna Good, who is our Service Learning Coordinator for the school has coordinated this opportunity for the staff.
Mark your calendars for two special events in March. We have our 8th grade Pasta Feed on Sunday, March 21 and the school Talent Show on Thursday, March 25.
Our 2nd trimester is ending and Report Cards will be distributed to students on March 12.
The completed intent to return forms are due back to the school office by March 5. This information allows me to determine possible openings for next year and to project next year's budget. Please send them in.
It is important to remember God's call to love one another and to work together to build a world where everyone is welcomed. May we as a school community walk in the path of peace and justice.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy KoneffKlatt
Principal
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SCHOOL NOTES....
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Please also reference the online school calendar
March 5 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
March 7 Positive Student Interaction Parent Meeting
March 10 12:10 dismissal
March 21 8th Grade Pasta Feed
March 25 Talent Show
Fridays during Lent Stations of the Cross
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE
Girl Scout Cookies will be for sale following the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, March 6th, and 9:00 and 11:00 Masses on March 7th. Support our St. Theresa Third Grade Girls' Brownie Troop and enjoy your favorite cookies!
8th GRADE PASTA DINNER
Benefiting the St. Theresa Class of 2010.
When: Sunday, March 21st
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Theresa Event Center
See the flyer in this week's envelope
Questions? Contact Rosanne Piccinini at 891-9840 or piccifam7@sbcglobal.net
SAVE THE DATE: FACE Auction Dinner
A Gala Evening
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cathedral of Christ the Light
YEARBOOKS
Order forms for additional yearbooks will be going home in this week's envelope.
GALILEO SUMMER PROGRAM
Camp Galileo (pre-K - 5th grades):
Voted "Best Camp for Kids" in Bay Area Parent and the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Camp Galileo is a summer day camp where kids enjoy art, science and outdoor programming every day. This summer we are offering four exciting weeks of curriculum: Ocean Expeditions, Mission to the Moon & Psychedelic '60s, Amusement Park Engineers & Medieval Art and Adventures in Flight & Egyptian Art.
Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th - 8th grades):
Summer fun designed with older campers in mind! Design your perfect summer day, choosing from a selection of Majors, such as Fashion Design, Go-Karts and Video Game Design. Campers also participate in two Minors from a variety of topics, including Hip-Hop Dance, Science of Explosions and Sports. To learn more about our programs and locations in your community, visit: www.galileo-learning.com or call 800-854-3684.
STEP News
Checking the Family Envelope this week, you will find STEP's Hot Lunch form for March 10 minimum day. " Lunch Bunch" families need not respond. Also, the Art Room of Lafayette has changed the meeting day and beginning week to accommodate more families who might be interested in this new Enrichment Program. Chess has expanded it's session to 2 (two) classes on Wednesday afternoon 2:30-3:30!!! Check out the STEP website for other activities.
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POSITIVE STUDENT SOCIAL INTERACTION WORKSHOP
From our faith perspective, it is essential that we address the social interaction in our school community. Our hope is that by focusing on the dignity of each member of our school, and our call to serve to each other, we will:
* Develop an atmosphere of respect, trust and kindness in our school
* Free students from roles and patterns that undermine their dignity, and ignore the dignity of others.
On Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 in the Church, St. Theresa School will hold a workshop on Positive Student Social Interaction for parents of students in grades K-5. Anna Good, the school service learning coordinator, and Catherine Jolly, the school counselor, will facilitate.
* This meeting is for all parents whether or not your child/children have been directly affected by any bullying.
* Your child/children will receive a free dress pass if you attend.
* This meeting will be held in preparation for an exciting production the following week: on March 17, grades K-5 will attend the play "Oskar and the Big Bully Battle," performed by a professional theater company. The play challenges previous notions of "good kids" and "bad kids," by showing that roles can be fluid. A child can be targeted one day, and mean to another child the next.
* The idea is that in order for bullying to occur, there needs to be children playing three key roles: the bully, the target, and the bystander. In order for the bullying to stop, upstanders are needed.
* Our goal this year is to help the children who are stuck in either the bully or the bystander role, to move toward the upstander role.
"If I speak with the tongues of angels, but if I have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal" 1
Corinthians 13:1
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MEMORY BEARS
Memory Bears offer Friendship, and are created to "soften" feelings of grief.
In need of a hug today?
A Memory Bear is sewn from your loved one's clothing or other fabric by St Theresa Memory Bear Maker volunteers and returned to you and your family as a keepsake.
To request a Memory Bear, you can ask a St Theresa Grief Ministry Support Group Member, contact one of our Memory Bear Maker volunteers or call Debbie at the Rectory, 547-2777 (x20)
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PARISH RETREAT: TRANSFORMATION
Finding God in unlikely stories of faith, hope, and love
This one-day parish retreat invites you to set aside, for a few hours, all cares and concerns and simply remember how to believe and hope and love in a God who believes and hopes and loves us. Participants are invited to bring a notebook or journal. Please plan to spend the day. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Date: Friday, March 12, 2009
Time: Gathering, 9:15 A.M., Presentation, 9:30 A.M.- 3 P.M.
Location: St. Theresa Parish Center
Cost: $30/person
RSVP: By Sunday, March 7
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Clarice Cummins @594-8021
or clarice@homeagain1.com [mailto:clarice@homeagain1.com]
If you need childcare, please RSVP no later than Friday, March 5, 2010
(1st come, 1st served!)
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2010 GIRLS CYO BASKETBALL
St. Theresa Girls Basketball teams are forming now for the 2010 CYO season. For more information contact the head coach for your grade below.
3rd Grade: Larry Walters, lwalters52@hotmail.com
4th Grade: David Ralston, dralston@oaklandnet.com
5th Grade: Nancy McDaniel,nmcdan@berkeley.edu
6th Grade: Tom Brackett, tom.brackett62@yahoo.com
7th Grade: Kevin Kilty, kevin@pvigroup.com
8th Grade: Paul Cotter, p_cotter@comcast.net
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PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
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March 3, 2010
In This Issue
School Notes
Positive Student Social Interaction Workshop
Memory Bears
Parish Retreat
2010 Girls CYO Basketball
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Dear St. Theresa Families,
Thank you for your support of our staff days. On Friday we completed our third Vertical Team Meeting. This gathering of all teachers in the Diocese engaged us in conversation about our curriculum and the goals we have for all of our students in Catholic schools. This dialogue will continue next year as we support one another in developing a well written and comprehensive curriculum that will support all children in our schools.
Students in grades 3-8 participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation yesterday. Grade level teachers prepared the students in prayer and reflection in the Church. Then, each student was allowed to receive the sacrament individually. Thank you to Father Peter and Father Patrick for being present to our children.
Next Wednesday is a minimum day. We have a 12:10 dismissal. Faculty and staff will participate in our service learning project. We will go to Med Share. We will learn more about the program and the areas it supports. We too, will sort and pack medical supplies to be donated to needy countries. Anna Good, who is our Service Learning Coordinator for the school has coordinated this opportunity for the staff.
Mark your calendars for two special events in March. We have our 8th grade Pasta Feed on Sunday, March 21 and the school Talent Show on Thursday, March 25.
Our 2nd trimester is ending and Report Cards will be distributed to students on March 12.
The completed intent to return forms are due back to the school office by March 5. This information allows me to determine possible openings for next year and to project next year's budget. Please send them in.
It is important to remember God's call to love one another and to work together to build a world where everyone is welcomed. May we as a school community walk in the path of peace and justice.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy KoneffKlatt
Principal
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SCHOOL NOTES....
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Please also reference the online school calendar
March 5 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
March 7 Positive Student Interaction Parent Meeting
March 10 12:10 dismissal
March 21 8th Grade Pasta Feed
March 25 Talent Show
Fridays during Lent Stations of the Cross
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALE
Girl Scout Cookies will be for sale following the 5:00 Mass on Saturday, March 6th, and 9:00 and 11:00 Masses on March 7th. Support our St. Theresa Third Grade Girls' Brownie Troop and enjoy your favorite cookies!
8th GRADE PASTA DINNER
Benefiting the St. Theresa Class of 2010.
When: Sunday, March 21st
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Theresa Event Center
See the flyer in this week's envelope
Questions? Contact Rosanne Piccinini at 891-9840 or piccifam7@sbcglobal.net
SAVE THE DATE: FACE Auction Dinner
A Gala Evening
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Cathedral of Christ the Light
YEARBOOKS
Order forms for additional yearbooks will be going home in this week's envelope.
GALILEO SUMMER PROGRAM
Camp Galileo (pre-K - 5th grades):
Voted "Best Camp for Kids" in Bay Area Parent and the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Camp Galileo is a summer day camp where kids enjoy art, science and outdoor programming every day. This summer we are offering four exciting weeks of curriculum: Ocean Expeditions, Mission to the Moon & Psychedelic '60s, Amusement Park Engineers & Medieval Art and Adventures in Flight & Egyptian Art.
Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th - 8th grades):
Summer fun designed with older campers in mind! Design your perfect summer day, choosing from a selection of Majors, such as Fashion Design, Go-Karts and Video Game Design. Campers also participate in two Minors from a variety of topics, including Hip-Hop Dance, Science of Explosions and Sports. To learn more about our programs and locations in your community, visit: www.galileo-learning.com or call 800-854-3684.
STEP News
Checking the Family Envelope this week, you will find STEP's Hot Lunch form for March 10 minimum day. " Lunch Bunch" families need not respond. Also, the Art Room of Lafayette has changed the meeting day and beginning week to accommodate more families who might be interested in this new Enrichment Program. Chess has expanded it's session to 2 (two) classes on Wednesday afternoon 2:30-3:30!!! Check out the STEP website for other activities.
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POSITIVE STUDENT SOCIAL INTERACTION WORKSHOP
From our faith perspective, it is essential that we address the social interaction in our school community. Our hope is that by focusing on the dignity of each member of our school, and our call to serve to each other, we will:
* Develop an atmosphere of respect, trust and kindness in our school
* Free students from roles and patterns that undermine their dignity, and ignore the dignity of others.
On Tuesday, March 9, at 7:00 in the Church, St. Theresa School will hold a workshop on Positive Student Social Interaction for parents of students in grades K-5. Anna Good, the school service learning coordinator, and Catherine Jolly, the school counselor, will facilitate.
* This meeting is for all parents whether or not your child/children have been directly affected by any bullying.
* Your child/children will receive a free dress pass if you attend.
* This meeting will be held in preparation for an exciting production the following week: on March 17, grades K-5 will attend the play "Oskar and the Big Bully Battle," performed by a professional theater company. The play challenges previous notions of "good kids" and "bad kids," by showing that roles can be fluid. A child can be targeted one day, and mean to another child the next.
* The idea is that in order for bullying to occur, there needs to be children playing three key roles: the bully, the target, and the bystander. In order for the bullying to stop, upstanders are needed.
* Our goal this year is to help the children who are stuck in either the bully or the bystander role, to move toward the upstander role.
"If I speak with the tongues of angels, but if I have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal" 1
Corinthians 13:1
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MEMORY BEARS
Memory Bears offer Friendship, and are created to "soften" feelings of grief.
In need of a hug today?
A Memory Bear is sewn from your loved one's clothing or other fabric by St Theresa Memory Bear Maker volunteers and returned to you and your family as a keepsake.
To request a Memory Bear, you can ask a St Theresa Grief Ministry Support Group Member, contact one of our Memory Bear Maker volunteers or call Debbie at the Rectory, 547-2777 (x20)
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PARISH RETREAT: TRANSFORMATION
Finding God in unlikely stories of faith, hope, and love
This one-day parish retreat invites you to set aside, for a few hours, all cares and concerns and simply remember how to believe and hope and love in a God who believes and hopes and loves us. Participants are invited to bring a notebook or journal. Please plan to spend the day. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.
Date: Friday, March 12, 2009
Time: Gathering, 9:15 A.M., Presentation, 9:30 A.M.- 3 P.M.
Location: St. Theresa Parish Center
Cost: $30/person
RSVP: By Sunday, March 7
For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Clarice Cummins @594-8021
or clarice@homeagain1.com [mailto:clarice@homeagain1.com]
If you need childcare, please RSVP no later than Friday, March 5, 2010
(1st come, 1st served!)
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2010 GIRLS CYO BASKETBALL
St. Theresa Girls Basketball teams are forming now for the 2010 CYO season. For more information contact the head coach for your grade below.
3rd Grade: Larry Walters, lwalters52@hotmail.com
4th Grade: David Ralston, dralston@oaklandnet.com
5th Grade: Nancy McDaniel,nmcdan@berkeley.edu
6th Grade: Tom Brackett, tom.brackett62@yahoo.com
7th Grade: Kevin Kilty, kevin@pvigroup.com
8th Grade: Paul Cotter, p_cotter@comcast.net
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