St David Bears roar around the block to kick off Fall Festival
St. David School News & Notes
Dear St. David School Families,

Saturday was a great example of what makes St. David School thrive. From the families who helped plan the event, to those that started working the day before, to the ones that got to school early to set up, the ones who ran the food and game booths, and the ones who helped clean up -- family after family volunteered with a smile and a good attitude to make our Fall Festival a success.

We must share a special thank you to the chairs and committee for leading the event: co-chairs Sandra Ramirez and Veronica Mejia; and committee members Gabriella Zaragoza and Khari Lovan. Thank you to all the families for cooking and serving wonderful food. Thank you to every community partners who donated to the event: Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Food Maxx, Yogurt Land, Grocery Outlet, East Brother Beer, Cost Plus, Cookie Dough Parlor, Habit Burger, Extreme Pizza, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Monterey Market, and Home Depot. Thank you to companies who contributed monetary donations: Mariposa Bakery, Accurate Auto, Las Montanas, Hilltop Family Dentist, and Mechanics Bank. 

We are grateful to Chevron for providing the Chevron Stage. We celebrate and thank our performers: Virginia Cooke, Galaxy Force All Stars, Broadway Rhythm Dance Company, Taere Tiai Polynesian Studio, Jax the Band, and our DJ Mr. Reyes and MC Mr. Weiderholt. Thank you to our Richmond Police and Fire Departments for providing cars and engines to explore, and to Walgreens for providing free flu shots. Thank you to Richmond Standard for
writing a great piece about the day. As always, we'd love to see your pictures! Please share them at yearbook@stdavidschool.org. Sharing photos helps enrich our website, marketing efforts, and even assists with our accreditation. 

Next week, I will be attending the annual diocesan conference for administrators. I will be out from October 3-5. Mrs. Sutherlin will be in the office until 3:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and until 1:30pm on Friday which is a minimum day.

Finally, let us all share our support and love for the 8th grade class as they approach their week-long trip to Caritas Creek next week (October 1-5). I am excited to announce that because of the church and school support through various fundraisers, and scholarships through CYO Camp, the 8th grade families do not have to pay for their trip! Please pray for the 8th grade on their journey of self-discovery, class unity, and all the experiences ahead as they explore and revere their natural world during Caritas.

Your Servant in Christ,
Jojo de Guzman


Word of the Week: persevere "Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."


 C alendar This Week
Week of October 1, 2018
 
Monday:       8th Grade Leaves for Caritas
Tuesday:       PTG Meeting 6:15-7:30PM  
Wednesday: 
Thursday:    Blessing of the Animals 3PM
Friday:         Minimum Day/8th Grade Returns from Caritas
Saturday:     Mass 5PM English
Sunday:        Mass 8:00AM/11:00AM English
*9:30 AM Spanish*      
                                                       
School-Wide Learning Expectations 
St. David Students are Social Students who: 
3.4 appreciate visual and performing arts, music and dance.
News
Blessing of the Animals:
Feast of St. Francis is on Thursday, October 4. Families are welcome to bring their pets to be blessed. The prayer and blessing will take place in the field at 3PM. Families may also bring a picture of their pets.

Yelp & Great Schools:
We'd love to hear from you! Thank you for your consistent support of St. David School. We hope that you can find the time to review our school and community on Yelp and Great Schools. For your convenience, please leave your positive review at:


We appreciate your honesty and praise. Our faculty and staff truly deserve it.

Soccer Sign Ups:
Families who expressed interest in the soccer program will get the registration form next week. There is still space. Kidz to Pros offers soccer enrichment classes for students K-3 one hour a week for 10 weeks. 

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Reminders:

Bible Study:
Mrs. Barocio's Bible Study for 2018-2019 will begin on Friday, October 5, from 12:10-1:10PM. Open to grades K-8.  Mrs. Barocio's Bible Study group meets on Fridays when it is a full day except for October 5.  

PTG Nominations Due 9/28: 
PTG is looking for a new vice president. The role of the vice president is to "assist the president and carry out the president's duties in his or her absence or inability to serve. Provides internal monthly newsletter from PTG. Update and maintain website records of the organization, handle corresponding collaboration with the principal." 

"Members are eligible for office if they are members in good standing at least 14 calendar days before the nominating committee presents its slate."

Nominations are due by September 28. Elections will take place during the P TG meeting on October 2.
More Information     
Upcoming Events:
September 28 - Minimum Day
October 1-5 - 8th Grade Caritas Creek
October 3-5 - Diocese Conference, Mr. de Guzman offsite 
October 5 - Minimum Day
October 8 - Columbus Day - No School
October 10 - Progress Report Cards

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