All students in grades 4-8 were provided with the list this week (and it was emailed to parents and students).

Preliminary Spelling Bee will happen in each classroom during the school day on Friday, October 8. (Closed event as it is during the school day)

The top three students from each GRADE (not class) will participate in our championship spelling bee (at the school) on Friday, October 15 (right after morning mass). Parents are welcome to attend!

The top two winners (one from grades 4-6 and one from grade 7-8) will represent our school at the San Joaquin County Spelling Bee in December. If they win, they will represent our county in the STATE spelling bee.

Study hard kids and keep reading! Readers become leaders!

In the afternoon on Friday, October 15, we will celebrate the Fall Harvest and kids may bring a costume in their backpacks to change into.

Costumes may not include weapons, masks, or derogatory costumes. We also recommend sending a pair of play shoes/athletic shoes as we will have games all afternoon. There is no cost for the games and activities. Please send extra water on this day!

We may need parent volunteers that have completed the Safe Environment process AND can show proof of full vaccination. Please let us know if you are interested.

We will sell burritos donated by the Prado Family (Tacos El Campion, located on Main Street by the Dollar General) and food can be reserved in advance. More information coming! Watch your email!

Mrs. Sandoval, parent of an 8th and 6th grade students, has graciously volunteered to lead a Parent Club. Mrs. Sandoval can be reached at: mariamendez-slp@hotmail.com

Please email her if you are interested in organizing. More information is coming soon to all parents.

A BIG thank you to the following parents who volunteered to serve as the liaison between one of our partner parishes and our school. These parents are also serving on the School Advisory Committee. Thank you parents! It takes a village...!

Mary Canillas-Rik

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Liaison, Parent of a Kinder

maryccanillas@gmail.com

Ana Alfaro

St. Edwards Parish Liaison, Parent of an 8th Grader

dedicatedtowork976@yahoo.com

Joshua Elizarraras

St. George Parish Liaison, Parent of a 1st Grader

desi209n@gmail.com

Louisa Hernandez

St. Gertrude Parish Liaison, Parent of a Kinder

blessedbgod4ever@gmail.com

Cecilia Ibanez-Velasquez

St. Linus Parish Liaison, Parent of a 7th grader

ceciliaibanezv@att.net

Parents, we are asking for donations to support the St. Martha's Meals Homeless Ministry. Here are some of the items needed by Friday, October 1 (send with kids or drop off afterschool):

Granola Bars

Jars of Jelly (sugar free is preferred - many are diabetic)

Peanut Butter Jars (Smooth - not crunchy please, many have dental concerns)

Crackers packaged in rolls or individually

Instant Coffee Packs (not the pods - the tubes please)

Individually packaged tea bags (Chamomile, Lemon, Green tea etc)

Reusable Coffee Travel Mugs with a lid (clean out your kitchen drawers!)

Cup O' Noodles - in the styrofoam cups

Appreciate anything you can do to support!

This year, we have a K/1 and 6/7/8th grade cross country team and our first meet is this Saturday, September 25 at Oak Park!

K/1 Coaches (aka Donut Running Club): Noehmi Jauregui, Yanet Lopez, and David Paniagua

6/7/8 Coaches: Sandra Erdman and Hortencia Iniguez

Mr. Barrett is coaching the 5/6th grade Girls Basketball Team and their season will begin in October.

Mr. Angelo Mitchell has already volunteered to coach the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team. Thank you Mr. Mitchell! We could use some more coaches!

Mr. Greg Yamuni and Mrs. Boccia have volunteered to coach the volleyball team in the spring! Thank you Mr. Yamuni and Mrs. Boccia!

Please join us to celebrate mass as an inclusive All Saints Academy Community. Kids should attend in full mass uniform - dress/skirt/pants with button up shirt and tie.

At each parish mass event, we have an information table for parishioners where we provide an opportunity for families to learn more about our school.

September 26 - Meet at 9:30am
St. Mary of the Assumption, 203 E. Washington St. Stockton CA 95202

October 24 - Meet at 8:30am
St. Gertrude -1663 E. Main Street Stockton, CA 95205

November 14 - Meet at 9:30am
St. Edward - 731 S Cardinal Ave, Stockton, CA 95215

December 12 - Meet at 9:30am (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
St. George Church - 120 W. Fifth Street, Stockton, CA 95206

January 30 - Meet at 8:30am (Catholic Schools Week)
St. Gertrude Church - 1663 E. Main Street Stockton, CA 95205

The Community Involvement Program (CIP) Black Student Union (BSU) and Community Involvement Program Student Association (CIPSA) are proud to present BLOCK (Building Leaders Overcoming Challenges with Knowledge) Conference at the University of the Pacific. Founded in 1969, Pacific’s Community Involvement Program (CIP) has evolved from historic roots into a premier, comprehensive retention and scholarship program for first generation and low-income Stockton residents from underrepresented backgrounds. CIP has a six-year graduation rate of 87% and includes an experienced curriculum with an emphasis on leadership development and community service, especially targeting disconnected Stockton youth.

In addition to mentoring and college workshops, CIP created the BLOCK (Building Leaders Overcoming Challenges with Knowledge) Conference to motivate and empower Stockton Unified youth, specifically young African American and Latino students.

In collaboration with alumni, community advocates, organizations and agencies, discussion panels and topics are designed specifically for local underrepresented youth promoting academic and personal excellence.

The mission of the BLOCK conference is to connect, inspire and support local youth to engage and excel academically, promote responsibility and self-advocacy, and improve communication and self-efficacy. Ultimately, encouraging educational engagement leads to college as a realistic option for each youth.

The conference includes empowering motivational guest speakers, as well as Mayor Kevin Lincoln as the keynote speaker. Moreover, discussion topics will consist of foundation building, leadership building and tools to Success. We will also have a LIVE performance by local sensation and America’s Got Talent Season15 Winner BRANDON LEAKE.

Parents, please ask your child's teacher or call our school office for more information.

Did you know,

..UOP Community Involvement Program students work with our students through the CHASE Your Dreams Mentoring program. This is the third year we have worked together!

...UOP BLOCK conference extended the invitation to attend to our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and our young alumni that are all at SMHS (usually, its only 7th and 8th grade students).

...Many of our students receive speech services through the UOP Scottish Rite Language Center and literacy support through the UOP Language and Literacy Center.

Thank you UOP!

A few of our teachers and staff attended the Maverick City concert at the Stockton Arena. After a long wait...we finally joined into the most amazing Worship and Praise Party! (We gotta bring back Worship Wednesdays!)

By design, this band works to include people from all walks of life for the sole purpose of praising God...and it calls to our youth! An amazing testimony in action as our young people struggle to know they are known by God and loved beyond measure.

Here is a sample of one of several amazing songs...I hope you look them up on Youtube and try ALL of their songs.

Our next adventure will be to the Jeremy Camp concert on October 10th at the Bob Hope Theater - requires evidence of vaccination and/or a negative test result within 36 hours of the start time. I am including a track from Jeremy Camp below. You will notice that Maverick City and Jeremy Camp have very different worship styles...so many ways to praise the Lord for all of the blessings He has bestowed on us. Hope to see many of our families at the concert.

If the altar’s where you meet us Take me there, take me there If you're looking for an offering It’s right here, my life is here I’ll be a living sacrifice for you Pre chorus You’re a fire The refiner I wanna be consumed Chorus I wanna be tried by fire Purified You take whatever you desire Lord here’s my life Verse 2 If your glory wants to come in Let it fall, we want it all Lord your fire is consuming Fill this place, set it ablaze I’ll be a living sacrifice for you Pre chorus You’re a fire The refiner I wanna be consumed Chorus I wanna be tried by fire Purified You take whatever you desire Lord here’s my life Clean my hands, purify my heart I wanna burn for you, only for You Take my life as a sacrifice I wanna burn for you, only for You

The reason why I stand
The answer lies in You
You hung to make me strong
Though my praise was few
When I fall, I bring Your name down
But I have found in You
A heart that bleeds forgiveness
Replacing all these thoughts of painful memories
But I know that Your response will always be

I'll take you back always, yeah
Even when your fight is over now
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back always, yeah
Even when the pain is coming through
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back

You satisfy this cry of what I'm lookin' for
And I'll take all I can
And lay it down before
The throne of endless grace, now
That radiates what's true
I'm in the only place that
Erases all these faults that have overtaken me
But I know that Your response will always be

I'll take you back always, yeah
Even when your fight is over now
Even when your fight is over now
I'll take you back always, yeah
Even when the pain is coming through
Even when the pain is coming through
I'll take you back

I can only speak with a grateful heart
As I'm pierced by this gift of Your love
I will always bring an offering
I can never thank You enough

You take me back always, yeah
Even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now
You take me back always, yeah
Even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through

You take me back always
Even when my fight is over now
Even when my fight is over now
You take me back always
Even when my pain is coming through
Even when my pain is coming through

You take me back

Shout out to St. Mary's High School for providing an athletic pass to all of our 7th and 8th grade students to attend Home athletic activities. Good looking out SMHS! Go RAMS!