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Orientations for Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten

Thursday, August 29th

Preschool: 3:00 PM

Pre-K: 4:00

Kindergarten: 4:30 PM

1st - 8th Grade Meet and Greet Back to School Fair August 29th 6pm-7:30pm

Drop off school supplies, meet your teacher, see the classroom, learn more about our school programs and ways to get involved! In order to control the flow of people in the building and give everyone a chance to meet the teacher, we ask that you visit the classroom at the following times based on student last name, and limit your stay to 10 minutes:

A-H: 6:00 - 6:30 PM

I-P: 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Q-Z: 7:00 - 7:30 PM

Please also visit the Fair in the gym anytime between 6:00 - 7:30 PM

***Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students are welcome to join the fair for ice cream and social time, but it is not required as their orientations are earlier in the day.***

First Day of School September 4^th 

Parents will bring their students to Mass at 8:30 a.m. Following Mass, parents bring students to their classroom. We can't wait to start the new school year! This is an 11:30 AM dismissal for preschool & pre-k and a noon dismissal for K-8 grade with no extended care.

We hope to see many of you at the picnic this Sunday.

Blessings,

Catherine Shumate

Principal

Preschool: 3:00 PM

Pre-K: 4:00 PM

Kindergarten: 4:30 PM

When arriving at your orientation, please enter through the main school doors. You will have a chance to drop off supplies in the classroom. This orientation is designed for the parents and the enrolled student. We encourage you to focus your time on the enrolled student as this is their special day, but siblings are welcome if you do not have other childcare options. Parents will receive important information from their child's teacher, and students will get to explore and get comfortable with their classroom prior to the first day of school. The entire orientation will take about one hour.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

• Full-day Preschool, Miss Deitch: samd@school.saintbrendan.org
• Part-time Preschool, Mrs. Ditter: rebeccad@school.saintbrendan.org
• Full-day Pre-K, Mrs. Stevenson: paulas@school.saintbrendan.org
• Full & Half- Day Pre-K, Mrs. Murnane: susanam@school.saintbrendan.org
• Kindergarten, Mrs. Playter: sarahp@school.saintbrendan.org

Thursday, August 29, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

The Teacher Meet & Greet/Supply Drop Off will be Thursday, September 1st. This is for grades 1st - 8th. Grades Preschool, Pre-K, and K will drop off their supplies during orientation earlier that day.

In order to control the flow of people in the building, we ask that you visit the classroom at the following times based on student last name, and limit your stay to 10 minutes.

A-H: 6:00 - 6:30 PM

I-P: 6:30 - 7:00 PM

Q-Z: 7:00 - 7:30 PM

We understand if you are unable to make it at your designated time, but if you can, please stick to that time to control the flow. Please note that teachers and classrooms are only available until 7:30 PM.

Before and after your Meet and Greet and supply drop off, please visit the Fair in the school gym. Please wear tennis shoes - no heels on the gym floor!

Please visit the following Booths:

• Hot Lunch
• Parent Club opportunities/events & volunteering
• Uniform Exchange
• Spirit Wear (cash, check or credit card accepted)

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wednesday, September 4th

8:30 AM

We will begin the school year with a full Mass in the church. Parents may park in the school and church parking lots (cars parked in the school lot must be moved by 10:00 a.m.) Parents, students, teachers, and staff gather in the church for a beautiful Back to School Mass to bless the school year. Parents must remain with their student(s) throughout the Mass (no dropping off students as there will not be any supervision). Please plan on staying at school until about 9:45 AM.

Each time we have a service at the church, it is a full-uniform day. Please make sure the students are wearing a green logo-ed top and they look their best. 

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Students and parents will walk to classrooms and take "first day" pictures. Please only stay for a brief minute to say good bye.

9:45 AM

Parents may drop off forms or ask questions in the school office. We will try our best to help all those with questions. Please be patient if there is a long line.

10:00 AM

All cars will need to be moved from the school parking lot.

10:00 AM - Snack

All students will have a snack and recess on the first day. Please make sure to pack a snack. Reminder: we are a nut-free school.

11:30 AM - Dismissal for preschool & pre-k - No Extended Care

11:40 AM

Carpool Lane Opens for cars to begin lining up for 1st - 8th pick up.

To avoid traffic jams along the road, please space your arrival times.

12:00 PM Dismissal for K-8 - No Extended Care

Students in grades 1-8 will be dismissed through the carpool lanes in the school parking lot. Kindergarten students (and their older siblings) are dismissed at the Church.

4:00 PM

School office closes

**Please note: there is no morning carpool on the first day of school as you will park and accompany your child to Mass at 8:30 AM. There will be afternoon carpool pick up.**

Carpool Information:

• Students in grades K-8 are dropped off in the carpool lane in the mornings. Preschool and Pre-K students will be dropped off in their designated locations. Kindergarten students (and any older siblings) do not use the afternoon carpool lanes; they are picked up at the Church in the afternoons. 
• There are 4 lanes of traffic when you enter the parking lot. You can pick any lane.
• Pull forward to the solid yellow line in front of the Art/Music Portable
• Wait until the Patrol Pointer signals you to pull forward and then you will pull forward in a single-file line
• Pull all the way forward in the semi circle and then drop off/pick up students
• Parents are to remain in their cars. Staff and patrol students will be outside to assist students to and from cars on the passenger side of the vehicle.
• Please make sure there is a clear path for students to enter and exit your vehicle - check for loose water bottles or anything that could fall out or imped easy access.
• For younger students, the next two weeks would be a great time to practice buckling and unbuckling independently.

Please be patient with carpool the first few weeks of school. Remember to drive the speed limit around the school and drive even slower in the school parking lot. We have lots of children and adults in the area during dismissal which requires careful driver attention; therefore, do not use your cell phones during carpool. Drivers with only a learning permit are not allowed to drive in carpool. When exiting the parking lot, cars must turn right. Thank you for your cooperation.

St. Brendan has been blessed with some new additions to our school community. We have many families joining our preschool and pre-k classes, which are traditional entry points for our school. We will be welcoming them at their respective orientations next week. Additionally, we have many students transferring into other grades. Please help us welcome our new students and their families in grades K - 8th!

Welcome!

Kindergarten

Issac Araya

Lara Fernandes

Zoe Gagne

Jackson Kees

Melanie Koenig

2nd grade

Noah Huynh

3rd grade

Isaac Habteselassie

Maximus Hill

Ian Wattimena

4th grade

Abigail Habteselassie

6th Grade

Janessa Earles

Valerie Miller Vargas

Joao Rodrigues

Ariel Saiz

7th grade

Anders Peistrup

The Parent Club is looking for parent volunteers for the following positions:

1. Room Parent(s)- Seeking 1-2 volunteers for (Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 7th grade). Duties and responsibilities include coordinating class gifts, class parties, teacher needs, volunteers, staff lunches, and promote family engagement. Reach out to Lili Hogg to learn more about the role.
2. CYO Sports- Seeking volunteers for coordinators and coaches! Sign up to coach online https://www.teamsideline.com/seattlecyo or reach out to the CYO Athletic Director, Jake F. for more information.
3. Parent Club Board/Chairs- Seeking various leaders for upcoming events and initiatives. Reach out to Molly Burdeen (Parent Club President) for more information.

Volunteer Reminders!

• Create and/or login to https://stbrendan.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ to find volunteer events and sign ups
• Complete your Safe Environment training
• Complete 45 hours per two parent household and 30 hours per single parent household
• Review the Parent Club-Volunteer Policy

The Fund for St. Brendan School, Forward in Faith supports the school’s mission and effectiveness by sustaining the excellence, tradition, and faith that defines St. Brendan Catholic School. We prayerfully ask that 100% of our families participate in The Fund for St. Brendan. Are you ready to lead the way?! Become a 1966 Society member at St. Brendan Catholic School!

Pledge Today! 

A special invitation for our 1966 Society Members!

We are especially excited to honor our founding 1966 Society Members from 2023-2024 at The 1966 Society Reception. This evening will start with an honorary vigil mass and celebration to follow. RSVP to KerryE@school.saintbrendan.org

Greetings St. Brendan Families! 

The Middle School Team is currently looking for some awesome parents/volunteers to teach electives this year (Fridays from 2:00-2:50; if we don’t have a Friday, or if there is an early release, there will not be an elective that day). We have had amazing electives in the past like Strategy Games, STEM, Chess, Horticulture, Drama, Cooking, Fine Arts, Spanish, Legos/Robotics, Web Design, Guitar, Gardening, etc. We are always open to new and exciting offerings for our students, so we are absolutely willing to bounce around ideas if you are interested. 

Currently we are looking to schedule our final elective offering for Trimester 1. If you are willing to teach a course to our amazing Middle School students or if you have a lead you can help contact, please let me know. This is a truly unique and fun way for us to reach out to our school community and beyond, so please help if you can. Elective teachers will also receive volunteer hours for their service to the school. Our middle school teachers and students appreciate your assistance with this.  

Thank you!,

Mrs. Deehr (KemD@school.saintbrendan.org)

If you have recently moved, changed your phone number, or your e-mail address, please send the updated contact information to the school office: secretary@school.saintbrendan.org.

Please fill out the attached fillable emergency form and send it back via email to KarynM@school.saintbrendan.org or bring in hard copies to the school office.

These emergency cards are used in the office, for field trips and for extended care.  If your student requires any medication during the day or for emergencies, please fill out the medication authorization form with signature from student’s physician.

Immunization Reminders

Students entering K – 6th need to have their final doses of DTaP, MMR, Polio & Varicella. 

Students entering 7th grade need to have their Tdap  

See attached schedule on QR code below.

As per St. Brendan Handbook:

Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to a Level 1 or 1b Catholic pre-school through high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle, students must present proof of having had the immunizations as required by Washington State law. 

Every student enrolled in a Level 1 or 1b Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Seattle shall be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases caused by infectious agents in accordance with the immunization schedule adopted by the Washington State Department of Health Services.

The only exception to the foregoing requirements for students in our Catholic schools is a medical exemption signed by a licensed professional (M.D., N.D., D.O., ARNP, or PA. authorized to practice in the State of Washington, including the physicians license number. 

This https://myirmobile.com/ is a great site to print off your student’s immunization record.

Please email signed immunization records to KarynM@school.saintbrendan.org, or bring in person at the beginning of the year.

School uniforms can be purchased through Land's End: https://www.landsend.com/shop/school-uniforms/-/N-g54

Our School Code is 9001-3802-5

Uniforms can take 2-3 weeks to ship during the busy summer months, so be sure to order with plenty of time for shipping. We also encourage you to sign up to receive promotional e-mails and texts. Land's End is always running specials, so you do not need to pay full price.

Avoid common uniform violations:

• Pants need to be ankle length, straight legged, and hemmed to shoe tops. Pants must be worn snugly around the waist and may not be baggy and oversized. No cargo-type pants are allowed.
• Shorts and skirts need to be within 2 inches of the knee.
• Make sure polo shirts are long enough to be tucked in at all times.
• For full-uniform days, students must have a green top with the school logo. The top can be a polo shirt, sweater, cardigan, sweater vest, fleece jacket, pullover.
• Non-uniform sweatshirts and jackets are not allowed to be worn inside the school.

Many students use the summer to experiment with different hair styles, including adding hair dye. We will take this time to remind you about our handbook policy regarding hair. Please make sure hair complies with our school handbook prior to September.

Hair - Hair must be neat, clean, with no artificial colors, and well groomed. If a student comes to school with colored hair or highlighted hair, they will be required to have it dyed back to their natural color within a time frame designated by the school. Hairstyles or colors that draw attention to the individual are not acceptable. Hair ornaments should complement the colors of the uniform and not be distracting. Hairstyles deemed distracting by the faculty and/or the administration are not appropriate.

Guideline for boys: hair to the top of the collar, off the ears, and above the eyebrows. Boys and girls are to keep their hair out of their eyes. Boys must be clean-shaven. Mohawks of any type are not allowed. 

St. Brendan School has a “Bring Your Own Device” program for 5^th – 8^th grade students. This program has allowed us to more seamlessly integrate technology into the classrooms, it has allowed students to access online textbooks and resources, and it has served as a powerful learning and communication tool. Families are responsible for providing the device. Attached are the specifications for the device. If you have any questions about what device you should purchase or bring, please contact our technology support specialist, Mr. Barnes: jackb@school.saintbrendan.org. 

St. Brendan Spirit Wear is a great way to show your school spirit! Items are available from youth XS - adult sizes. Spirit Wear is worn once a month on Spirit Days and is also used as the PE attire for 6th - 8th grades. You can also wear it to sporting events and around town to show your Irish pride. Spirit Wear is sold out of the school development office. It will be available for purchase during the Teacher Meet & Greet on August 29.

For families planning on using St. Brendan's Before of After School Extended Care, please click on the link below for information on the program and how to register.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS

The Archdiocese of Seattle requires all parents and volunteers in our school 

(1) to complete a background check, 

(2) attend and complete the “Protecting God’s Children” class and 

(3) read, sign, and return the “Safe Environment Program Church Personnel Agreement.”  

If you plan to volunteer in the school, you will need to have completed these three requirements prior to any volunteering. The Protecting God’s Children classes for adults are available at a number of locations, including online. The class is at no cost and lasts for approximately two hours. Visit 

https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ to complete the three steps above.

Wildcat Buddies at Archbishop Murphy High School

The Wildcat Buddy Program is designed to pair elementary school students grades K-6 with Archbishop Murphy student athletes. The program encourages athletes to accept the responsibility of being positive role models in our community. We know our athletes benefit greatly when they have someone who looks up to them and supports them in their athletic efforts. The players look forward to seeing their “little buddies” after each game, and sharing the experience with the team. 

Fall Sports Buddies

Football

Volleyball

Cheer 

Boys Soccer

Wildcat Buddies Receive

Shirt

ID Card

Free admissions to Home Games

Team Event Invites (1 dinner, 1 practice)

Pre-Game Court/Field

Post-game connections

Buddy Day at AMHS

Here is the Registration Link: https://www.am-hs.org/student-life/sports-teams/wildcat-buddies/.

If you have any questions you can reach out to Joe Cronin at jcronin@am-hs.org. 

Go Wildcats!

Parish & School Picnic

Sunday, August 25th

Following the 10 AM Mass

Orientations for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten

Thursday, August 29th

Preschool: 3:00 PM

Pre-K: 4:00

Kindergarten: 4:30 PM

Teacher Meet and Greet (grades 1st-8th), Supply Drop Off, and Back to School Fair

Thursday, August 29th

6:00 - 7:30 PM

First Day of School,

Wednesday, September 4th

12:00 PM Dismissal for K-8, no Extended Care

11:30 AM dismissal for all preschool & pre-k students, no Extended Care

Thursday and Friday, September 5th - 6th

11:30 AM Dismissal for both half-day and full-day preschool/pre-k students and no extended care. K-8 will have a 3:00 PM dismissal. Extended Care is available for K-8 students until 6:00 PM. 

Curriculum Night: Grades 1-5

Wednesday, Sept. 11; 6:30 PM

Meet in St. Brendan School Gym

Students do not attend.

Curriculum Night/Middle School Orientation

Thursday, Sept. 12; 6:00 PM

Meet in St. Brendan School Gym

Middle School Students Attend with their Parents

School Picture Days

Thursday and Friday, September 19th and 20th, 2024

St. Brendan Golf Tournament

September 21, 2024

Redmond Ridge

St. Brendan Day at the Mariners

Sunday, September 29, 2024