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October 03, 2018 2018-2019_Issue 9 Our Lady of Guadalupe School In the MSJ Dominican Tradition Inside this issue: PAGE 2 *Calendar *Prayer Request *Counselors Corner PAGE 3 *dancersDivine *Blessings of the Animals *P/T Conferences PAGE 4 *Candy Donations *Halloween Info PAGE 5 *Safe Environment / Fingerprinting Info *Box Tops News PAGE 6-8 *Harvest Festival PAGE 9 *Volunteer Opportunities PAGE 10-12 *Book Fair PAGE 13 *OLG Activities Dear OLG Families, Creating “Oobleck” – the STEM Club’s activity yesterday found 6 th ,7 th , and 8 th graders with their hands deep in a bowl of cornstarch and water having a wonderful time! Learning certainly can be fun! When asked what was good about today, a 1 st grader responded immediately, “Play and learning.” She knows! Leaving the 4 th grade, several proclaimed that the best thing about 4 th grade is their teacher! Learning + fun + students + teachers = a good day at school. On Thursday we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals at 2:30pm. This saint, identified with peace as illustrated in the song, The Prayer of St. Francis, and known for his great love of creation is a wonderful model for all of us. “Francis of Assisi was poor only that he might be Christ-like. He recognized creation as another manifestation of the beauty of God. In 1979, he was named patron of ecology. He did great penance— apologizing to “Brother Body” later in life—that he might be totally disciplined for the will of God. Francis’ poverty had a sister, Humility, by which he meant total dependence on the good God. But all this was, as it were, preliminary to the heart of his spirituality: living the gospel life, summed up in the charity of Jesus and perfectly expressed in the Eucharist.” (from www.franciscanmedia.org) May all of us, teachers and parents, learn from the children that we need play in our lives and learn from St. Francis that we need to be totally dependent upon God. In God’s Peace, S. Janice Therese, O.P.
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October 03, 2018 2018-2019_Issue 9
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
IntheMSJDominicanTradition
Inside this issue: PAGE 2 *Calendar *Prayer Request *Counselors Corner PAGE 3 *dancersDivine *Blessings of the Animals *P/T Conferences PAGE 4 *Candy Donations *Halloween Info PAGE 5 *Safe Environment / Fingerprinting Info *Box Tops News PAGE 6-8 *Harvest Festival PAGE 9 *Volunteer Opportunities PAGE 10-12 *Book Fair PAGE 13 *OLG Activities
DearOLGFamilies,Creating“Oobleck”–theSTEMClub’sactivityyesterdayfound6th,7th,and8thgraderswiththeirhandsdeepinabowlofcornstarchandwaterhavingawonderfultime!Learningcertainlycanbefun!Whenaskedwhatwasgoodabouttoday,a1stgraderrespondedimmediately,“Playandlearning.”Sheknows!Leavingthe4thgrade,severalproclaimedthatthebestthingabout4thgradeistheirteacher!Learning+fun+students+teachers=agooddayatschool.OnThursdaywewillbecelebratingtheFeastofSt.FranciswiththeBlessingoftheAnimalsat2:30pm.Thissaint,identifiedwithpeaceasillustratedinthesong,ThePrayerofSt.Francis,andknownforhisgreatloveofcreationisawonderfulmodelforallofus.
“FrancisofAssisiwaspooronlythathemightbeChrist-like.HerecognizedcreationasanothermanifestationofthebeautyofGod.In1979,hewasnamedpatronofecology.Hedidgreatpenance—apologizingto“BrotherBody”laterinlife—thathemightbetotallydisciplinedforthewillofGod.Francis’povertyhadasister,Humility,bywhichhemeanttotaldependenceonthegoodGod.Butallthiswas,asitwere,preliminarytotheheartofhisspirituality:livingthegospellife,summedupinthecharityofJesusandperfectlyexpressedintheEucharist.”
(fromwww.franciscanmedia.org)
Mayallofus,teachersandparents,learnfromthechildrenthatweneedplayinourlivesandlearnfromSt.FrancisthatweneedtobetotallydependentuponGod.InGod’sPeace, S.JaniceTherese,O.P.
CALENDARAT-A-GLANCE
WED OCT3 2pmDismissal
THUR OCT4 BlessingoftheAnimals@2:30pm
FRI OCT5 FreeDressfor6th,7th,&8thGraders
MON OCT8 ColumbusDay/IndigenousPeoples’Day–Holiday,NoSchool
WED-FRI OCT10-12 ParentTeacherConferences–NoonDismissal
(ThursdayOct11thClubsarecancelled)
MON-FRI OCT15-19 BookFair
7thGradeBakeSale
SAT OCT20 HarvestFestivalfrom10am-4pm
Prayer Requests:
♥ for the souls of those who perished that they will experience everlasting joy in heaven;
♥ for S. Janice and her fellow principals who are attending an Administrator’s conference in Santa Cruz. May they be guided by the Holy Spirit in their discussions and activities;
From Danielle Bell, School Counselor: Please sign up today for the Parenting Workshop next week. This is an opportunity to learn and enhance your emotional connection with your children. Research has shown this is the way to promote your child’s resilience, keep them emotionally regulated, and create empathy and foster collaboration and communication. Childcare will be provided that evening. Copy & Paste link to Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845aba72ca57-parenting
Parents by now you should have received an email from Sign Up Genius. If for some reason, you are not able to sign up at the offered times, please contact your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Please sign up by October 5th.
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Thursday,October11therewillbenodancersDivineduetoParent-TeacherConferencesandthestartoftheBookFair.
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at OLG School
InhonoroftheFeastDayofSt.FrancisofAssisi,aBlessingoftheAnimalswilltakeplaceon
Thursday,October4at2:30pm.
Childrenmustcheckwiththeirteacheraboutbringingsmallcagedanimalstoclasswiththem.Largeranimalsmaycomeat2:15pmwiththeiradult–catsincarriersanddogsonleashes,forexample.Iftheactualanimalcannotbepresent,childrenmaybringaphotooftheirpetoronefavoriteplushanimal
As in years past, we are asking for donations of bags of individually wrapped candies to be given out at the OLG Harvest Festival and also on Halloween for "Trunk or Treat". If you are willing to donate 1 large or 2 small to medium sized bags of candy please drop them off at the school office by Friday, 10/19/17. You will earn 1/2 service hour for every $5 you spend (save your receipt to submit with a service hour form - available at the office). Thank you!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES Wednesday, October 31, is a noon dismissal day. Students may come dressed in costumes per the guidelines below: - Costumes depicting horror are NOT ALLOWED (e.g., “Grim Reaper”, “Jason”) - NO WEAPONS or “blood” (fake knives, guns, swords) - Costumes should be modest and sensitive to others. - No clown costumes.
“TRUNK or TREAT” for Halloween!!
This year, the Student Council will be planning another “Trunk-or-Treat” activity at school during our Halloween celebration on the morning of Wednesday, 10/31. We are looking for parents who are willing to decorate their car trunks so that the students can trick or treat to the cars. Please contact Mrs. Bellison at [email protected] for more information and to sign up to help.
Halloween Candy Donations
Box Top for Education constantly has Sweepstakes like the one below And you can enter DAILY!
Please help to give OLG more chances to WIN by entering as often as you can
(If you have not already signed up to support our school, please do so at BTFE.com)
**SAFEENVIRONTMENTCOURSE&FINGERPRINTING**Aremindertoallschoolparents:Inordertobeabletovolunteeratanyschoolevent(e.g.yourchild’sbirthdayparty,theHarvestFestival)whenchildrenarepresentyoumustcompleteasafeenvironmentcourse,entitledProtectingGod’sChildrenforAdults.Thisisafreecoursethatcanbecompletedonlinebyloggingontooakdiocese.org/offices/safeenvironment(ifyoucompletedthiscourselastyearwhenitwasintroduced,youdonotneedtotakeitagainforanother2years).BeforeclickingonthebluebuttontoregisteronVIRTUS,pleasereadtheinstructionsbelowthebluebutton.Ifyouprefertotakethecourseinperson,therearetwosessionsbeingofferedinthemonthofOctober:Tuesday,Oct.16at7pminSpanishandWednesday,Oct.17at7pminEnglish.BothsessionswillbeheldattheParishHall.Inaddition,alladultvolunteersarerequiredtobefingerprintedfortheOaklanddiocese.ThisonlyneedstobedoneonceduringalltheyearsyourchildattendsOLG.Thecostis$34andyouwillreceive2servicehoursperpersononceyouhavepaid.GOODNEWS!!Wehavescheduledanotheron-siteopportunitytobefingerprintedatOLGschool(intheParishHall)onThursday,October11thfrom5pm-6pm.Pleasecontacttheschoolforanappointment.Therequiredformandadditionaldetailsareavailableattheschoolofficeforgettingthefingerprintingcompleted.Call510-657-1674formoreinformation.
Come and Join us for our very own
OLG Pumpkin Patch!!
OLG will be hosting our very own Pumpkin Patch at the Harvest Festival this year. We will have different sizes of pumpkins for sale as well as an area where you can take your
own pictures with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all there!!
Calling All Alumni
We know how much alumni enjoy returning to OLG School for visits or to help occasionally. The Harvest Festival Committee is looking for alumni and friends to help with the Field Games (or other events) at the Harvest Festival. We can use help any time you can spare from 9:45am to 4:00pm. on Saturday, October 20.
Please return the form below if you are able to offer your services and indicate the times you can help. The future alumni of OLG School and their families truly appreciate your assistance. What better way to earn those service hours for your present schools!
We’re looking forward to seeing you all!
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ALUMNI HELP FOR HARVEST FESTIVAL
Name_______________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
HELP NEEDED ANYTIME FROM 9:45AM TO 4:00PM
I can help from ________________ to_____________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12th
Harvest Festival OLG’S Talent Show Sign Up got Talent
Talent Show acts will be scheduled throughout the Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 20th
Calling all acts: Music, comedy, singing, magic, dancing, and more. Bring your school spirit and talent. This year’s talent show sign up is open to all. We are looking for students past and present, teachers, staff, clergy, and parents. Students can perform with their neighbors, cousins, BFF’s, and family on a real stage this year.
PleasecompletethisformandsubmititonorbeforeWed.Oct.10th.ThefirstrehearsalwillbeOctober11th,Thursday,afterschool.ThesecondrehearsalwillbeOctober18th,Thursday,afterschool.
Act/Performers:___________________________________________________________________________
Equipment needed:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Info (Phone or E‐mail):
______________________________________________________________________________________
Allactsmustbenolongerthan2‐3minutes.Actsmustbesafe,appropriate,nolip‐synching.
PAsystemandmicrophonesprovided. PleaseemailCharizzaMaderaformoreinformation
Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Oldest Child’s Grade ___________________________________________
Oldest Child’s Full Name ________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________________________
Email Address_________________________________________________
Unlimited Game Wristband ________ @ $15 each = _________________
$1 Tickets ________ @ $ 1 each = _________________
$5 Tickets ________ @ $ 5 each = _________________
TOTAL = _________________
PRE-ORDER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10th, FOR A DISCOUNT! (With every $25 pre-ordered, receive $5 in OLG dollars.) Pre-ordered items will be sent home on Thursday, October 18.
No cash refunds or exchange of tickets for cash will be made. During the event, $5 tickets may be converted to $1 tickets.
FREE Photo Corner (Come take a selfie in front of a Halloween scene)
$1 Game Booths
Variety of Food Ranging in Price from $1- $8
$15 – All-Day Game Wristband (does not include food or drinks)
Our Lady of Guadalupe School Harvest Festival Ticket Order Form
Service Hour Opportunities: Harvest Festival spots stil l available. If you haven ’t already booked your spot or are interested in booking for a second slot, please contact Cynthia
Olavarria at [email protected] to get it scheduled. DONATIONSNEEDED:YourfamilywillearnServiceHoursfordonationsmade;however,
thesehourswillbeseparatefromthe4hoursrequiredfortheHarvestFestival.Donationsofstore-boughtitemswillbebasedoncost(forevery$10spent,youwillreceive1ServiceHourandyoumustsaveyourreceipttosubmittotheschool).Ifyouarebakingathome,youmayclaim1ServiceHourforevery2dozencookiesorbrowniesorforeverycakedonated.
To Donate just copy & paste link below!! Donations: http://signup.com/go/sXoqZkM Also, Please make note of the following opportunities to earn Service Hours:
• Frontage road field-
- If anyone would like to rake the piles of mulch on the field along our frontage road
please feel free to do so.
-We also need the pile of bricks that were deposited in the field area by the
basketball courts to be moved to our garden area. Please contact the school if you are
interested in helping out.
• 3volunteersareneededtohelpwiththeHearingScreeningthatwillbeconductedonTuesday,October30th,startingatapproximately8:30am.Theassistancewillbeneededthroughoutthemorning,helpingthevisitingnursewithbringingstudentstoherfortestingandforrecordingthetestresultsforher.PleaseemailMrs.Florezatvflorez@csdo.orgifyouareinterested.
CALLING ALL BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for book fair volunteers. If you can help please fill out & return the Book Fair Volunteer form included in this week’s bulletin or respond through the Book Fair homepage, no later than Wednesday, October 10th. Please contact Ms. Colon at [email protected] with any questions regarding the book fair.
Fall 2018 Book Fair The Scholastic Book Fair will be at school October 12th – 20th, 2018. It will be open after school and during the Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 20th. Students will also have the opportunity to shop during their library times or lunch recess. We will have plenty of activities that encourage the love of reading. Our fair will also help to raise funds for new books for our school & classroom libraries. If you can’t find the book you’re looking for at the in-school Book Fair, search the On-line Book Fair, NOW OPEN. Find a vast selection of books here that may not be available at the in-school Book Fair or purchase e-books through the on-line fair. This is also the way to begin your shopping early. Go to our Book Fair Homepage to begin shopping now. http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ourladyofguadalupe3 Grades Pre-K through 3 will come in during their library time to shop at the book fair. Grades 4-8 have special Lunch Recess Shopping Days. Please note the date for your child’s shopping day so that you can be sure that your child is sent to school with the appropriate amount of money. You can also find the shopping dates & times on our book fair homepage at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ourladyofguadalupe3
School Day Shopping Schedule
Monday, 10/15/18 = Book Club Members, 4th Grade, and Kinder Tuesday, 10/16/18 = 3rd, 5th, and 6th Grades Wednesday, 10/17/18 = 2nd Grade Thursday, 10/18/18 = 7th and 8th Grades Friday, 10/19/18 = Pre-K and 1st Grades
Parent Vo lunteer Fa l l Book Fa ir S ign-Up If you can volunteer, please complete this form and return to the school office as soon as possible, no later than Wednesday, 10/10/18. Please contact Ms. Colon with any questions concerning the Book Fair. She can be emailed at [email protected]. Check out our school’s personal Book Fair website to get the most current information, to volunteer, & hours we’re open go to: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ourladyofguadalupe3
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Parent Volunteer Name: Student’s Name & Grade: Telephone Number: Email Address:
P lease c i rc le be low the t imes that you are ava i lab le to vo lunteer .
**I can ’ t vo lunteer a t schoo l but I wou ld l i ke to donate snacks &/or re f reshments .**
Thursday , 10/11: 2:30-4:30PM (SET UP) Fr iday , 10/12: 8:15-10:30AM (STUDENT PREVIEWS) 11:00AM-12:00PM (STUDENT PREVIEWS) 12:00-3:00PM (1st DAY OF SALES) Monday , 10/15: 12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:00-2:45PM (KINDER SHOPPING)
Tuesday , 10/16: 12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:00-2:45PM (3rd GRADE SHOPPING)
2:45-3:45PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES) Wednesday , 10/17: 11:00-11:45AM (2ND GRADE SHOPPING) 2:00-6:00PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES) Thursday , 10/18: 12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:45-6:00PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)
Fr iday , 10/19: 11:15-11:45AM (PRE-K SHOPPING)
1:15-2:00PM (1st GRADE SHOPPING)
Sa turday , 10/20: 10:00AM-4:00PM (HARVEST FESTIVAL – Please specify time(s) wanting to volunteer)
4:00-6:00PM (TAKE-DOWN)
Sneak Peek of activities around OLG!!
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