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St. Columba Catholic School - News every Friday - 3/15
Big Week Next Week!
We had a wonderful week here at school! It was busy, exciting, and full of great learning! I have a feeling, however, that next week is going to be even busier and more exciting!
Our school's WCEA/WASC Accreditation Visit is next week which means there will be plenty happening on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! And don't forget, the Gala is on Saturday!
As for the WCEA/WASC visit, I wanted to say thank you to the Bravence, Bsaibes, Ender-Palmer, Fiorica, Ortega, Perry, Robuck, and Ojeda families for helping out with food for next week for our Visiting Committee.
I invite all of you to come meet our Visiting Committee and answer some of their questions about our school on Wednesday night. On Wednesday, March 20th at 5:30pm, please join our Visiting Committee for Parent Panels in the classrooms. All parents are welcome to this evening and the more of you there the merrier! This is your opportunity to be have your voice heard by the Visiting Committee. Come share your thoughts and ideas about our wonderful school!
Also, I am making Friday, the 22nd a Half Day! This is to accommodate the Visiting Committee and their ability to share the results of their findings.
Finally, if you are coming to Gala, you MUST RSVP BY TUESDAY, MARCH 19th! We have to send over our final numbers to the caterer on Wednesday. Please see below for the Class Incentive. I am really hoping that this will be a special and amazing night in support of our school, but I need as many of you there as possible!
I hope you all have a great weekend!
Here is a look ahead at the upcoming events on campus:
- Sunday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day
- Monday, March 18:
- Tuesday, March 19: Final Day to RSVP to the Gala!!!
- Wednesday, March 20: WCEA Visit Day 1; Parent Panel at 5:30pm!
- Thursday, March 21: WCEA Visit Day 2
- Friday, March 22: Mass (8:15am), Teacher Time Raffle 11am, HALF DAY (NEW!!)
- Saturday, March 23: GALA, Ascension Parish, 6-11pm!
Blessings,
Mr. Amann
GALA RSVP Deadline is Tuesday!
The Gala is NEXT WEEK!!!!
In order to help incentivize the return of our RSVPs, the class with the highest percentage of parents attending the Gala will receive a Groovy Day on Tuesday, March 26th. Students in the class with the highest percentage of parents attending the Gala will have Free Dress, an extra 10 minutes of recess, and a Movie and Popcorn afternoon on the 26th!
Our goal for Gala is to make at least $18,000. This is only possible if you all come and make it a great evening in support of our school!
We currently have almost 100 people RSVP'd. We need at least 150 to create the impact we hope to make! PLEASE RSVP by TUESDAY!
Teacher Time Raffle!
We have raised over $500 in Teacher Time Raffle Tickets! It is getting competitive! In order to give the students as many chances to buy tickets, the final chance will be Friday morning before Mass! Some of those boxes are starting to get full! If you want your child to have the opportunity at any of the great activities, please buy some tickets! They are $1 each or 25 for $20!
Request - Microwave needed!
The microwave in the teachers' lounge decided it had seen enough frozen meals and leftovers and called it quits! If anyone has an extra microwave around the house that they would like to donate, I know the teachers would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
1st Grade Setting up Shop and Learning about a Market Economy!
Dylan Rodolfo at the San Diego County Spelling Bee!
Great Job, Dylan! You made us proud!
Cougars representing at the Cathedral Catholic Track Meet!
Catholic Schools Night at Petco Park!
Catholic Schools Night at Petco Park is back for another fun year on Friday, May 31st at 7:10pm when the Padres play the Miami Marlins!
There are three seating locations with varying price points. You may choose to purchase tickets in the Field Infield ($38), Field Pavilion ($23), or the Upper Infield ($15).
Selected students from our school will be invited to sing in the National Anthem along with other students from the Catholic schools!
Contests:
The first 20 students from our school that submit their payment will be involved in a Pre-Game Warning Track Ceremony!
Also, the school that sells the most tickets will get to select a group of 4 students for pre-game batting practice on the field!!!!!
Please see the attached flier and order form that also went home in the Family Envelopes.
Dennis Uniform Clearance!
Please see the attached information. This also went home in the Family Envelopes!
Remember, we are switching Uniform Companies next year, but you can still wear the Dennis items next year.
Baton Signups!
Coach Watters will be hosting one more session of Baton Twirling. The twirlers have had some great opportunities to show off their skills! They will definitely be performing at our Jog-a-thon in May, along with other fantastic events! Please see the attached form. Coach Watters also sent this out in an email.
Mad Science Signups!
Mad Science will be back for April and May. The sign up forms are due by April 3rd. Please see the attached form. It was also sent home in the Family Envelopes.
Tax Information!
It’s that time of year again, everyone is scrambling to gather their tax information! In order to help, FACTS has enhanced their system to allow you to print their payment history via calendar year. Please follow the instructions below to view/print your payment history for the past year.
Step 1: FACTS Customer will sign into FACTS at https://online.factsmgt.com
Step 2: Select ‘View Details’
Step 3: Select ‘View Payment Summary’
Step 5: Select the year & then ‘Print’.
NOTE: This report will show the total paid for each of the accounts (i.e. Tuition, Extended Day Care, etc.). You can select a year or a date range for this summary. This will also include the Schools Federal Tax ID and address.
If you have any questions, please call FACTS at 866-441-4637.
St. Columba Catholic School
Email: welcome@stcolumbaschool.org
Website: stcolumbaschool.org
Location: 3365 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858)-279-1882
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