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Holy Spirit School Wednesday Envelope January 14, 2015 In this week s WE... #20 Weekly Update ~ January 14, 2015 What I About Holy Spirit School Contest Catholic Schools Week 2015 ~ January 25th - 30th Huskies Youth Volleyball Clinic 2015 HSS Crab Feed & Auction ~ Saturday, March 7th Holy Spirit Church Yosemite Family Camp Also, be sure to visit Holy Spirit School at www.holyspiritschoolfremont.com Holy Spirit School 3930 Parish Ave. Fremont, CA 94536 510.793.3553

JANUARY 14, 2015 CATCH THE SPIRIT edition #20 WEEKLY U P D A T E Thursday, 1/15/15 Saturday, 1/17/15 Monday, 1/19/15 Wednesday, 1/21/15 Peer Tutoring 3:15 **NO SCHOOL** 2:20 Dismissal Parent Club Meeting 7pm Friday, 1/16/15 First Reconciliation - 7pm Peace Prayer service 2:15 FAME Sunday, 1/18/15 Tuesday, 1/20/15 Field Trip Gr. 4 REMINDER: 5 MPH HOUR SPEED LIMIT IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT AT ALL TIMES!! CASH CALENDAR 2014/15 - Today s $100 winner is Sarah Cole. The next drawing for $100 will be held on Monday, January 12th. BIRTHDAYS - Your child may have a non-uniform day on his/her birthday. Please check with the classroom teacher to make sure it is appropriate for that day. No nonuniform days on Mass days, field trip days, or other special events. If you are bringing in a small treat for the class, please get that approved by the classroom teacher too. We are not doing lunches for the class for birthdays. Thank you for supporting this new policy. FESTIVAL HOURS - FAT SUNDAY WEEKEND (2/7-2/8) Use the link below to sign up for Festival hours for Fat Sunday weekend. Note - Online signups will end on Wednesday, 2/4 at 6:00 pm. Parents will NOT be able to change/ UNDO signups online after this time. Parent volunteers help with setup, selling, cooking, and other tasks during Fat Sunday weekend. Please check your calendars, after the signup deadline, parents will need to contact Phyllis Bright at 510-206-2806 to make changes. http://www2.mysignup.com/holy_spirit_fat_sunday_2015 We are at the halfway point for the 2nd Trimester. Remember, 4th through 8th Grade parents can monitor their student s progress via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue Fremont, ca 94536 510-793-3553

JANUARY 14, 2015 CATCH THE SPIRIT edition #20 WEEKLY UPDATE SAVE THE DATE - The 11th annual Crab Feed & Auction will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015. FLYER ATTACHED. EXTENDED CARE - Extended Care billing is going home today. Please check your child s backpack for the remittance envelope. If you have any questions please contact Donna Plaza. Thanks! SPELL-A-THON - Holy Spirit School Spell-A-Thon is here again for 2015! The Spell-A-Thon is a major fundraiser for our school..the money raised will go to 8th graders as scholarships for Catholic high schools. Show your support for our graduates who wish to further their Catholic education in high school. The sponsor sheets and spelling lists go home today, January 7th. The sponsor sheets are due on January 26th. Continue to check the Weekly Update for more important Spell-A-Thon dates. SCRIP PROGRAM - STAY TUNED! There will be more information on our new Scrip program very soon. PARENT CLUB MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 - Please plan on attending the Parent Club meeting tomorrow Thursday, January 15. Mr. Marchi will present. Grades K and 1 will host with refreshments and child care. Come and hear about numerous upcoming events at our school. Crab feed tickets will be on sale during the meeting. Exciting times ahead! CASH FOR CLASS - Start shopping and saving those receipts! The Fremont Hub's Cash for Class program has started again. The Fremont Hub also has over 15 stores that we can receive TRIPLE POINTS from! Please remember to turn in your receipts often, they will not be accepted after 90 days from the purchase date. You may submit your receipts in the box located by the school office. Let's win up to $2000 for our school!!! FAMILY CAMP YOSEMITE - Mark your calendars - Please join Fr. Mat and friends June 10-13 2015 for four glorious days tent camping at Yosemite. Very reasonable accommodations to see Mother Nature at her most spectacular! Registration/Flyer attached. Thanks! FACEBOOK - Please join our Holy Spirit School Fremont Facebook page to help the HSS community stay updated with current events happening in our school community. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/groups/168246763254745/#!/groups/holyspiritschoolfremont/ YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY - Parents, do you want to add a school moment to our school yearbook? Field trips? Classroom parties? Classroom helpers? You can download (free, of course!) the App for our yearbook publishing company. The app is called HJ eshare and is available on iphones and Androids. If you would like to submit via your computer instead of mobile device, you can go to www.hjeshare.com Your eshare code is: spartans. Photos that are taken will be downloaded to our school account to be used by our Yearbook Committee for possible publication. Check out the flyer! MOTOR PERCEPTION - help is needed Wednesday mornings from 8-10:30am. Sign ups are available online at https://www.volunteersignup.org/e3xh4 Please help this valuable motor skills program for grades K,1, and 2. Any grade parent can join in on the fun! holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue Fremont, ca 94536 510-793-3553

JANUARY 14, 2015 CATCH THE SPIRIT edition #20 WEEKLY UPDATE UNIFORM EXCHANGE - Mark your calendars! Friday, January 23, there will be a uniform exchange at the picnic tables for any uniform needs you may have. MEGHANA REPEATS AS GEOGRAPHIC BEE SCHOOL CHAMPION! 8th Grader Meghana defended her 7th grade title to became Holy Spirit School s first back-to-back champion in the 2015 School Geographic Bee. 7th grader Marco (3rd place) and 6th grader Bianca fought off one tiebreaker question after another until Bianca forged ahead to the championship round. It was an exciting finish as Meghana battled Bianca with each championship question. In the end, Meghana defended her title by answering the following question, National Geographic explorer Shivani Bhalla works with warriors in the local Samburu community to protect lions south of Lake Turkana in which African country? (Read on for her winning answer). Meghana will now complete a very challenging written geography test for a chance to qualify for the state competition. We wish her the best of luck! FACULTY TRY THEIR HAND AT THE GEOGRAPHIC BEE. After the student finalists showed off their knowledge, our students were treated to a surprise Faculty Geographic Bee. Principal Marchi, Mrs. Wong, Mrs. Justice, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Velasco, and Mrs. Gonsalves put their knowledge of the world to the test as they were cheered on by all the students. Our junior high teachers displayed their geographic prowess as Mrs. Velasco and Mrs. Gonsalves advanced to the championship round. The school was treated to another dramatic showdown as Mrs. Velasco and Mrs. Gonsalves needed four championship tiebreaker questions before finally crowning Mrs. Velasco as the Faculty Geographic Bee winner! It was an exciting time for faculty and students alike. (Meghana s championship winning answer: Kenya) CRAB FEED NEWS... Get your Crab Feed and Auction Tickets Early! Let's Celebrate the Year of the FROG- Fully Rely on God. We invite you to attend the annual Crab Feed and Auction on Saturday, March 7th. Ticket sales begin at this month's Parent Club on Thursday, January, 15th for $50 per ticket. It will be an UNFROGETTABLE evening! Thanks for your continued support! The Crab Feed Committee FLYER ATTACHED! Principal s Update... Please attend the Parent Club meeting tomorrow night in the Small Hall at 7pm.There are many items of interest that will be presented and discussed. And remember that Sunday the 25th is our Open House that kicks off Catholic Schools Week. It will begin after 9:00 o'clock Mass and last until 12:30pm. Each classroom will showcase their accomplishments and our Science Fair projects will be on display. holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue Fremont, ca 94536 510-793-3553

JANUARY 14, 2015 CATCH THE SPIRIT edition #20 WEEKLY UPDATE This will be a great opportunity for you to invite family, friends and neighbors to preview our school, especially those who may be interested in attending here. I and all the teachers will be available to answer questions and show them around. Catholic Schools Week, January 25th through 30th, will be packed with fun filled and educational activities. Check the calendar of events and join in the festivity. I am looking forward to the parent and alumni entries into our "What I Love About Holy Spirit School" contest. What a great opportunity to celebrate our school, tell the story of our commitment to Catholic education, and, yes, win a prize. Peace. Mr. Gerry Marchi holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue Fremont, ca 94536 510-793-3553

What I About Holy Spirit School Contest Who: Anyone can enter, even alumni and parents! Levels: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Parent Community Categories: You can create a poster, video, graphic novel, prayer, short story, song, poem, essay, the ideas are limitless!! Why: This is one way we can come together to get the word out to our community about how great Holy Spirit School is! When: Make sure your name and grade is on your project and turn it in to the office by January 21, 2015 Prizes: Each student level winner will receive a gift card **Winning Parent entry will receive a $50 gift card to Merry Mart All entries will be displayed during Catholic Schools Week. Winners will be announced Monday, January 25 at morning announcements and will be displayed on the school website.

Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25 - January 30, 2015 Community of Faith, Knowledge, and Service Sunday, January 25, 2015 8am-12noon Pancake Breakfast in the Small Hall. 9:00am Mass officially starts Catholic Schools Week. Students can wear school uniforms. 10:00am-12:30pm Open House - in the classrooms to see the happenings at our school. 10:00am Penny Power starts. Students put pennies into large jugs in the hallway. The class with the most pennies will win the teachers At Your Service, when the teachers will spoil the class for a day of treats, helpfulness, and impeccable service. The pennies will be supporting Pennies For Patients. Monday, January 26, 2015 (Theme focus: Community) Spell-A-Thon sponsor sheets are due in the classroom and tests will be given during the week. Pajama Day. All students and staff can come to school in their pajamas. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 (Theme focus: Community of Faith) Class Theme Dress Up Day: Each class has chosen a theme to dress up as. The themes are: K- Crayons 1- God s wonederful presents 2-Cowboys and Cowgirls 3- Lego Movie 4- Baker s Bakery 5-70 s 6- Zoo Animals 7-Medieval Times 8- Caritas Naturalists Classroom doors will be decorated with their theme. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 (Theme focus: Community of Knowledge) Higher Learning Day: Students can wear a shirt or sweatshirt representing a high school or college of their choice. 10:40am-11:25pm Teacher Switch Day: Teachers will be teaching in different classrooms. Who will your teacher be today?? 1:30 College Bowl Tours: Tours will be given around the school, for visitors to see us in action! Thursday, January 29, 2015 (Theme focus: Community of Service) Blow Your Top Day: Students may decorate themselves from the neck up. Anything goes as long as the student is able to be back to regular and follow the uniform guidelines tomorrow. Buddy Lunch: Students will eat lunch with their special buddies. A note will go home once the buddies meet to discuss who ll bring what to share for this special lunch. Outreach Day: Students will be writing letters of appreciation. Friday, January 30, 2015 (Theme focus: Community of Faith, Knowledge, and Service) Red and White free dress: Student can wear mostly red and/or white. Blue jeans are fine as long as the shirt is mostly red and/or white. Show your school spirit. 10:40am Penny Power finishes after recess. 1pm Red and White Rally in the gym: Student Council has a fun afternoon planned.

Youth Volleyball Clinics Our clinics are designed to develop fundamental volleyball skills in young athletes within a fun and positive environment. Both sessions are geared towards girls and boys of all levels, 5th-8th grade. Each clinic will include instruction and drills for passing, serving, setting, hitting, ball control and team play. Young players will have an opportunity to learn and interact with the WHS Coaching Staff and Varsity Teams, with a high staff-to-player ratio. Our goal is to further develop the quality and availability of youth volleyball in the Fremont area. By giving access and encouragment to young athletes, we can improve the experience and provide groundwork to an exciting lifelong sport. Saturday, January 31, 2015 4:30-7:30 PM Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:30-7:30 PM Check In / Registration 4:00-4:30 PM Washington High School, Main Gym 38442 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 Player name: Player age: Parent name: Address: Sat., Jan. 31st 4:30-7:30 PM $35 ($40 on-site) - includes T-shirt and single clinic ($40 on site) Sun., Feb. 22nd 4:30-7:30 PM $35 ($40 on-site) - includes T-shirt and single clinic ($40 on site) Both Clincs $60 ($70 on-site) - includes T-shirt and both clinic dates ($70 on site at first clinic) Space is limited. Onsite registration will only be accepted upon availablity. Female Male School: Girls and Boys 5th - 8th grade Saturday, January 31, 2015 4:30-7:30 PM & Sunday, February 22, 2015 4:30-7:30 PM WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Coaching Staff: Coach John Kozak WHS Varsity Boys and JV Girls, Mountain View Volleyball Club Coach Ron Whitmill Vision Volleyball Club, Menlo-Atherton HS Varsity Girls Coach Barbara Kozak WHS JV Boys and JV Girls WHS Varsity Boys and Girls Players Participants should bring athletic shoes, athletic attire, water. Participation will not be confirmed until we receive payment. Please contact us if you do not receive confirmation via email. email: WhsMensVolleyball@gmail.com Email : Phone: shirt size: Youth Medium Youth Large Youth X-large Checks made payable to: WHS Boys Volleyball Send to: Washington HS Volleyball Clinic C/O John Kozak 39050 Zacate Ave Fremont, CA 94539 Youth X-large email: WhsMensVolleyball@gmail.com Adult Small Adult Medium

Family Camp Yosemite 2015 Holy Spirit Yosemite Vacation Trip Family Name: Home Address: Home Phone: Housekeeping Unit for up to four family members $465.00 ~ Additional family members (younger than 13) $27 each Total fee for HS Yosemite Vacation Trip $ A deposit of $165 will be due when the reservation is turned in. Balance due on May 1, 2015. All Checks should be made out to Holy Spirit Parish. For information contact Jeff at jeffhschurch@gmail.com or phone 510-456-4970 T his summer will be the fifth summer that Father Mat has spent in the Yosemite Valley with Holy Spirit parishioners. The adventure includes three days in tent cabins with hiking, swimming, river rafting, campfires and an outdoor Mass. Reservations are underway for this trip scheduled from Wednesday, June 10th to Saturday, June 13th. Cost for a family of 4 is $465 and a deposit of $165 will be taken at the time of reservation with the balance being due on May 1st. Please complete the reservation form below and turn it in at the Church Office or contact Jeff at 456-4970 or jeffhschurch@gmail.com Spaces are limited so make your reservations today!