June 14-18 Intensive Math/Reading 9 am-noon  @ Elementary School (ES)

St. Martin de Porres School Update #36 

May 26, 2010 

From the desk of Mr. Harper 

 

Our Student Learning Expectation for this 

week is SLE #1 WE HAVE FAITH 

 

It is clear that we are called to do the very best 

we can each day. But it is also clear that we 

need the help of God to be successful each day. 

Often we are slow to call on God for help. We 

are slow to ask other family members or people 

in our community for help or advice. 

 

We teach our students that when we give our 

best efforts and ask Jesus for help that our 

prayers will be answered and our needs 

fulfilled.  

 

Each day is a blessing for us. Each day is 

another chance to ask for help and to give help 

to others. We are a community of faith. We do 

have faith in ourselves, faith in our community 

and faith in God. 

 

TOGETHER WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR 

BLESSINGS AND WORK TO ACHIEVE 

OUR DREAMS. 

 

Special thanks to all the students that 

participated in CYO girls basketball. The 

season was wonderful and we had a record 

number of participants. We look forward to 

building our skills and competing next season. 

 

Tuition  

 

WE NEED EACH FAMILY TO PAY THEIR 

TUITION – THE YEAR IS COMING TO AN 

END AND WE NEED TO PAY OUR 

BILLS! PLEASE PAY ANY PAST 

TUITION DUE IMMEDIATELY.  WE WILL 

NOT SAVE THE SEAT OF ANY 

STUDENT WHO OWES TUITION (Unless 

you have a written payment plan with 

Ms. Patty and Sister Barbara 

 

SAVE THE DATES: 

 

Memorial Day Holiday – No School 

Monday, May 31st 

 

Parent Association Meeting:  June 

3rd @ 5:30 – HELP US PLAN FOR 

NEXT YEAR! 

 

Graduation Mass, Friday, June 4th at 

10:00 am - MINIMUM DAY  DISMISSAL  

                      12:15 PM 

 

Graduation, Saturday, June 5th at  

St. Patrick’s Church 10:00 am 

 

Last Day of School:  June 9th 

 

Summer School begins:  July 6th 

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS 

We are excited to tell you about the 

summer programs we have this 

summer.   Please sign up as soon as 

possible.  There is no charge for our 

summer programs.  IF YOU ARE 

ABLE TO MAKE A DONATION 

FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM, 

THIS WILL HELP US PROVIDE 

MORE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR 

CHILD.   

 

We have included a registration form 

for your convenience 

 

 

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS

We are excited to tell you about the summer programs we have this summer.   Please sign up as soon as possible.  There is no charge for our summer programs.  IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE A DONATION FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM, THIS WILL HELP US PROVIDE MORE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CHILD.

 

Congratulations to parents and staff members who participated in the eight week “Eating Smart-Being Active” program.  These participants learned new information, and skills that they will be sharing with other parents in the future.  Visit our front lobby at the K-5 campus and see photos of graduation day!   Be Well – Messages from Moms on Living Healthier Lives, the book that is enclosed in your red envelope, is compliments of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.  Each chapter contains important information on how moms adopted new behavior in the home to confront the issue of obesity.  If you would like more copies, contact Sister Elaine, or Ms. Yvette.  The book is in Spanish and English.   Congratula

 

 

 

St. Martin de Porres School Update #32 

April 28, 2010 

From the desk of Mr. Harper 

 

WE WORK TOGETHER   is the student 

learning expectation for this week. 

 

Yes, we are working together.  We ask parents 

to  please review and return your student's 

progress report and call the teacher(s) to set an 

appointment. Several students have been 

identified to get extra academic support as part 

of the before and after-school program. If your 

child needs to attend we can work together to 

help your child succeed in school. 

 

Yes, we are working together to make our 

recycling program effective.  We reduce , reuse 

and recycle paper in our classrooms and we  

recycle food waste to make compost in the 

cafe. 

 

Yes, we are working together. Our girls 

basketball teams are models of sportsmanship 

and teamwork.  We are proud of our teams. If 

you have not had a chance to see the girls play 

please come to a game in the next couple of 

weeks. 

 

Together we make our community successful. 

TOGETHER WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR 

BLESSINGS AND WORK TO ACHIEVE 

OUR DREAMS 

 

Tuition Bill Enclosed: 

 

WE NEED EACH FAMILY TO PAY THEIR 

TUITION – THE YEAR IS COMING TO AN 

END AND WE NEED TO PAY OUR 

BILLS! 

 

PLEASE PAY ANY PAST TUITION DUE 

IMMEDIATELY.  WE WILL NOT SAVE 

THE SEAT OF ANY STUDENT WHO 

OWES TUITION (Unless you have a 

written payment plan with Ms.  

Patty and Sister Barbara.)

 

WE ARE STILL RECRUITING NEW 

STUDENTS.  YOU WILL RECEIVE $25 

TUITION COUPON IF YOU REFER 

STUDENTS TO OUR SCHOOL.   

If you would be willing to make an 

announcement about the school at your 

church, you will also receive double parent 

hours.  Please help us recruit new students 

(4th and 6th grade ESPECIALLY).  Please 

call Janet or Yvette for more 

information (652-2220) 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

 

CHILDREN AND ASTHMA:  Does your child have asthma, or had emergency room visits because 

of asthma?  Your child may be eligible for free services provided by Prescott-Joseph Center, and 

West Oakland Asthma Coalition.  Please refer to enclosed information. 

 

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING:  Thursday, May 6th, 5:15 p.m at the K-5 campus.  This is 

an opportunity to get involved in your child’s education while receiving double Family Service hours, 

and a student free dress pass. 

 

PARENT SURVEY:  Please fill out our 

parent satisfaction Survey … enter your name 

in our Parent Raffle --- $50 Walmart Gift 

Card! 

Our Student Learning Expectation for this week is WE LEARN. 

Last week learning was at its best as parents participated in a parent internet safety workshop. If you did not get a child safety CD please contact the office.

This week each classroom is learning the principles of school recycling. We hope to celebrate Earth Day by launching our school-wide recycling program. Students will design posters and begin to REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE

Next week we will ask students to demonstrate how much they have learned this year through the ITBS Testing (Iowa Test of Basic Skills).  On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday students in grades 2-8 will take the ITBS Spring Test. Testing each morning from 8:45 to Noon. This test is one measure of how much students have improved academically during this current year. In addition to report cards and discussions with your child’s teacher, each family will receive a report of the testing results over the last 2-3 years. A major purpose of these measurements is to stir discussion of how school and family can continue to work together to improve the skills and learning of each student.

It is important that every child get enough rest, nourishment and exercise  so that their minds are sharp and ready to learn. I remind families that each day breakfast is available for all children who arrive to school before 8 am.

Together we support all the efforts of our children and school staff. TOGETHER WE ACKNOWLEDGE OUR BLESSINGS AND WORK TO ACHIEVE OUR DREAMS.
 

 

	PLEASE RETURN PARENT SURVEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE…YOUR NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE

 

 

 

WE NEED HELP! Our college volunteers will end their time with us at the end of April. If any family member can help us at school for an hour or two from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm we welcome your help in our before school program, in the classroom or during our after-school hours.  WE NEED YOUR HELP MOSTLY IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

 

 REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR NEXT YEAR – DISCOUNT ON REGISTRATION FEE IF YOU REGISTER NOW.

Middle School campus, 5:30. Light meal and childcare provided. Learn how to help your child stay safe on the Internet. 

All classes resume Monday, April 12, 2010.

* "State of the School" report

If you are interested in helping our children prepare for Cinco de Mayo program, please call Ms. Janet at 652-2220.