2014 national geographic bee

Holy Spirit School
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#13 Weekly Update ~ November 13, 2013
Philippine Donations for Typhoon Recovery
2014 National Geographic Bee
Notre Dame Belmont Information Night at NDB
Shop With the Dominican Sisters ~ Holiday Boutique 2013
Also, be sure to visit Holy Spirit School at
www.holyspiritfmt.com
Holy Spirit School
3930 Parish Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
510.793.3553
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
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Saturday, 11/16/13
Monday 11/18/13
Wednesday 11/20/13
Sopas de Carne 6:00 pm in the
Regular School Day
2:20 pm Dismissal
Gym
Kindergarten Information
Night 7:00 pm in Gr. K
Friday 11/15/13
Cafe Espiritu 7:30 am
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Sunday, 11/17/13
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Tuesday 11/19/13
Zun-Zun Assembly 1:00 pm
REMINDER: 5 MPH HOUR SPEED LIMIT IN
SCHOOL PARKING LOT AT ALL TIMES!!
CASH CALENDAR 2013/14 - Our next drawing for $100.00 will be held on
Monday, November 18th. Good luck.
CASH FOR CLASS - Remember, save all receipts from any store or restaurant in the
Fremont Hub (including Safeway and Trader Joe’s) and Holy Spirit School receives 5
points for every $1.00 spent. The contest runs through May. If we have the most points at
the end of the contest, our school will win $2,000.00. Watch for more information about
special events at the Hub where we can earn bonus points. There will be a special
Christmas event coming in December. Drop your receipts in the Cash for Class collection
box in the school lobby. Thanks for all your help.
SOPAS - Is this Saturday, November 16 at 6 pm!! If you signed up for FESTIVAL
HOURS and need to make a change please contact Phyllis Bright at
510-206-2806. Otherwise, plan to attend this traditional complimentary Portuguese meal,
old fashion cake auction, and raffle.
PHILIPPINE DISASTER DONATIONS - Please see the letter attached to this Update for
information regarding donations for relief efforts to the Philippines after the typhoon.
This is being organized by one of our parents and will be sent through LBC to the Red
Cross Philippines should you be interested in donating.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE - In just a few short weeks, HSS will participate in the
National Geographic Bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society… the ultimate
test of geographic knowledge. It will be the 2nd year that Holy Spirit School students in
the 4th through 8th grades will be competing in the Bee.
The National Geographic Bee consists of preliminary rounds; followed by a final round of
holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue
Fremont, ca 94536
510-793-3553
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
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ten students, which is narrowed down to a Championship round with the final two competitors. The HSS Geographic Bee School
Champion will then take a state qualifying test for a chance to advance to the state level competition on April 4, 2014.
The eventual state champion earns a trip to the National Geographic Bee from May 19-21,2014 at the National Geographic
Society headquarters in Washington, D.C.; at stake, a $25,000 college scholarship prize.
We encourage all 4th through 8th grade students to participate and for their families to help with their student's preparation for the
Bee. Questions will include a wide range of geography topics from U.S. geography; historic places; world geography, to cultural
geography. Visit www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee for more information including sample questions, videos, study tips, and
apps for mobile devices.
Preliminary rounds will begin after the Thanksgiving holiday with further rounds to be scheduled throughout December and the
Final and Championship rounds in early January 2014. If you have additional questions about the National Geographic Bee,
please contact Mr. Velasco (dvelasco@csdo.org).
RENEW YOUR SAFEWAY CLUB CARD - We have been notified that only 59% of our families using their Safeway Club Cards
have renewed them for this year. That means Holy Spirit School has stopped receiving any contribution even though families are
still shopping at Safeway. It is never too late to renew. Just go to escrip.com and click on “Renew”. It is so easy and as soon as you
do this, our school will start receiving your contributions again. Please, please make sure you have renewed your card. Thank you!!
THE BULLY FREE ACTION TEAM - invites you to visit our page on the Holy Spirit School website under the Community tab or
at www.holyspiritfmt.com/bully-free-action-team.html. We offer a list of wonderful resources for parents and students, which are
full facts and problem solving tools. As always our goal is to continue to keep our school a safe and caring environment.
DOMINICAN SISTERS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE - Be sure to see the flyer attached to this Update about the 2013 Holiday
Boutique at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
SOPAS - FESTIVAL HOURS - Please use the link below to sign up for Sopas. Signups will remain open until 5 pm on Wednesday
11/13/2013. Signups will close at 5 pm on 11/13/2013. If you need to make any changes after this deadline, please contact
Phyllis Bright on 510-206-2806. http://www.mysignup.com/2013_holy_spirit_sopas
CAFE ESPIRITU - The Café has reopened. We will be focusing on our Hot Chocolate bar! Each hot chocolate will be $1.50 per
cup. You may choose from various toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, Ghirardelli chocolate sauce, Ghirardelli
caramel sauce, and sprinkles! We are also introducing a hot chocolate stamp/punch card available for purchase in the amount of
$15.00 (10 drinks). We will also have snacks to choose from for purchase based on parent donations. We'd also love some parent
volunteers. Donations are greatly appreciated. One parent hour may be earned for each $25.00 donation/supplies (unlimited with
receipt) or 1/2 hour per dozen baked treats (maximum 2 dozen/week please!). Treats must arrive before 7:30am in Small Hall on
Friday. All proceeds from the cafe (minus costs) go back to our classrooms. Contact Team Chair Joy Pastor @ 510-378-4521 or via
e-mail joympastor@gmail.com for more details on how you can earn parent hours. See you Friday and thank you for your support!
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL, BELMONT INFORMATION NIGHT - Please see the flyer attached to this Update for the
Information Night coming up at Notre Dame High School, Belmont, on November 21st from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
FACEBOOK: Please join our ‘Holy Spirit School – Fremont’ Facebook page to help the HSS community stay updated and current
on events happening in the school community. Thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/168246763254745/#!/groups/HolySpiritSchoolFremont/
Principal’s Update 11/13/13
Dear Parents:
*First trimester report cards are coming out next week.
* Keep Mrs. Stammerjohn in your prayers
* First Kindergarten Info night for parents who are considering putting their child/ren in kindergarten for the 2013-­‐14 school year.
*Pray. We need to support each other. Pray. For the victims in the Philippines. Pray. Remember that our children learn from us; they imitate us even when they claim they are not. So pray. Others sometimes need emotional support. Pray. Love one another. Pray. St. Francis of Asissi, pray for us.
* A HUGE thank you to CYO coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, supportive parents, athletic director, assistant AD. You do a GREAT job.
~K. Boegel
holy spirit school 3930 Parish avenue
Fremont, ca 94536
510-793-3553
November 13, 2013
Dear Teachers, Parents and Students:
Greetings!
In light of the recent typhoon (Yolanda/Haiyan) catastrophe in the Philippines, I would like to seek
for your generous assistance and support for the thousands of Filipino families who are in dire need
of food and supplies. Current needs are for the following:
-biscuits/ cookies/ energy bars
-vitamins (adults/children)
-medicine (over-the-counter pain medications)
-canned goods (easy open can)
-cup noodles
-toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc)
-socks
-slippers
-used/new shoes (any size)
-used/new light blankets
-light jackets/sweaters
From Nov. 14- 19, 2013 LBC boxes will be placed near the school office where your donations will
go. These will be sent to Red Cross Philippines through LBC cargo under the name of the Holy Spirit
School. Receipts under the school's name will be issued as well. I will personally arrange, pick up
and deliver these boxes to LBC.
THANK YOU SO MUCH - from my family and in behalf of all the Filipino people, for your love
gifts, generosity and support. We will forever remember your kindness.
Sincerely,
Malou Dela Cruz-Lundag
Lundagfam@yahoo.com
(408) 772-8642
"I know that there is nothing better for people to be happy and to do good while they live."
Ecclesiastes 3:12
2014 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE
sponsored by the National Geographic Society and Google
Classroom Geographic Bees
Begin in December!
Please see your homeroom tea
the exact date for your class
cher for
room bee.
Question Topics
Round 1: U.S. Geography
Round 2: U.S. Cities
Round 3: U.S. Historic Places
Round 4: Continents
Round 5: World Geography
Round 6: Odd Item Out
Round 7: Cultural Geography
More than $50,000 in
scholarships awarded to the
top finishers at the national
level bee in Washington D.C.