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St. Columba Catholic School - News every Friday - 2/19/21
I must say that my highlight of the week was definitely Ash Wednesday. It was absolutely wonderful to have so many family members join us for Mass. It was been a while since we have had such a large number of parents join us for a school Mass.
After discussing, I would like to let all parents know, that you are all welcome to join your child at ANY of our weekly Masses. The more parents and family members that can join our students for Mass, the better! We would love to continue seeing you join us.
On a separate note, some of you may have noticed that the campus was a little empty or that car line moved a little faster this week. That will continue to be the same next week. Our middle schoolers are engaging in online learning until March. There were no cases of COVID-19, but due to some scheduling challenges and acting out of caution, we shifted our middle schoolers online this week.
Finally, next week we kick off our BOOK FAIR! Normally, we host this event on campus, but to be as safe as possible, we shifted the book fair online. Instead of 1 week like normal, you will have 2 weeks to purchase books for your children and their teachers. Thank you in advance for your support of our library and our readers!
Here is a look ahead at the upcoming events on campus:
- Monday, February 22: Book Fair!
- Tuesday, February 23: Book Fair!
- Wednesday, February 24: Book Fair!
- Thursday, February 25: Book Fair!
- Friday, February 26: 5th Grade Hosts Stations of the Cross (11am); Book Fair!
Blessings,
Mr. Amann
BOOK FAIR!
To access our Virtual Book Fair, head over to
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stcolumba
Shopping will become available on Monday, 2/22!
Book Fair Teacher Wish List
If you are looking for a great way to support your child's teacher, please feel free to purchase a book from their wishlist.
Please follow the link below to access our K-8 Homeroom Teacher's wishlists, along with directions about how to indicate if something has been purchased from the list.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GfBAsYC-tzTSCInxizG96g1CqQBh3KYs7DL4Zvi9bAc/edit?usp=sharing
Stations of the Cross: Upcoming Schedule
For the upcoming Fridays of Lent, our K-8 students will be leading and attending Stations of the Cross, a special opportunity for our students to grow closer to Christ as they connect to his Passion and Death.
If any parents or family members wish to join, you are definitely welcome!
2/26: 5th Grade Leaders
3/5: 6th Grade Leaders
3/12: NO SCHOOL
3/19: 7th Grade Leaders
3/26: 4th Grade Leaders
Tuition Assistance Application Open - ONE Week Left!
IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, YOU MUST APPLY.
IF YOU DO NOT APPLY, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ASSISTANCE.
Families applying for tuition assistance will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by February 26, 2021. Applicants can apply online by clicking the FACTS link at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3CY5Y.
Re-Registration Reminder
As a friendly reminder, don't forget to re-register for the 2021-2022 school year before March 12th to get $50 off the registration fee per child.
Registration forms are available in the Welcome Center and can also be accessed through Schoolspeak.
If you know that you will not be returning, please let Mr. Amann know as soon as possible so that he can plan accordingly.
2021 Gala: Save the Date
We are hoping that we can host our Annual Gala this year on May 1st.
This event will be a hybrid event, so that anyone can participate, both in-person and virtually!
We will be hosting our Gala (if able) on St. Columba's campus with pre-reserved, physically distanced seating.
More information to come!
Kindergarteners Making Crosses in Technology Class!
4th Grade Circuit Simulations!
5th Graders Making Lenten Promises!
8th Grade Virtual Homeroom Time!
St. Columba Catholic School
Email: welcome@stcolumbaschool.org
Website: stcolumbaschool.org
Location: 3365 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858)-279-1882
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StColumbaCatholicSchoolSD/