Wednesday, May 10
WEEKLY BULLETIN
A Message from Ms. Mullin
Dear St. Raymond Parents,
Congratulations to the 8th grade on a beautiful May Crowning last Thursday. This event marks the year anniversary of my introduction to the St. Raymond Community as this was my first opportunity to meet the wonderful students, parents, and teachers that make this place what it is. It was special to meet so many wonderful former Mother's Club presidents and alumni parents at the Alumni Brunch following mass. We were blessed to also host Mrs. Kelly and present her with the "Mrs. Kelly's Buddy Bench" that currently sits outside the office doors. This bench will be moved to a permanent location closer to the playground over the summer, and we hope you all stop by to see this tribute to a woman who was everyone's buddy at St. Raymond for 30 years.
Have I mentioned how amazing our community is? Did you know our students set an all-time record high for the money fundraised at the Jog-a-Thon last Friday? While we will announce final numbers during our celebration assembly on Monday, 5/15, at 11:00 am, please take a moment to congratulate our students for their commitment to this event. Each child brought his or her best to the track demonstrating their desire to Be the Difference. Thank you to every parent who made time to support the students through counting laps, grilling burgers, or cheering. You really are the difference in our community!
I hope you have more energy left because this week is full of more fun including some fabulous field trips! Our JK and 6th grade had a wonderful field trip to the Academy of Science while 3rd grade learned more about waste during their field trip to Shoreway Ecology yesterday. Our 1st grade rounds out the off-campus trips by visiting a sustainable farm later this week. However, prepare to take a trip back to Colonial times and prepare to see colonists on campus tomorrow as our 5th grade engages in Colonial Day.
If you were anywhere near campus today, you may have noticed a few extra "teachers." It was such fun to see so many students celebrate spirit day by dressing as a teacher. We even had a few teachers in full St. Raymond uniform! We look forward to celebrating the track team with our final spirit rally of the school year this Friday beginning at 2:00 pm. Don't worry, you can keep the fun going by attending our Alumni Game later that evening. The BBQ begins at 5:00 pm.
Finally, I hope to see many of you at our last Muffins with Mullin of the year on Thursday, 5/18, at 8:00 am in the Parish Hall. The topic of this discussion includes more information about plans for the 2017-2018 Innovation Center as well as other forward-thinking opportunities we have planned for the coming school year.
As always, my door is open. GO CARDINALS!
Special Notes and Reminders
School Calendar 2017-2018 - Click here to download.
Reminder to Sign-in Upon Arrival on Campus: Words cannot express our gratitude for all that you do to support the students of St. Raymond School. Safety for your children is my number one concern. Please remember to always sign-in when arriving on campus even if it is for a quick trip. We greatly appreciate your support of this school policy.
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Mothers' Club
Hello fellow Cardinals!
Less than a month of school left in the year…where did the time go? I hope all of you wonderful mamas will be celebrated and cherished on Sunday. Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for all that you do for our school!
A HUGE shout out to Heidi Butz and Colleen Miltenberg for an amazing Jog-A-Thon last Friday. The day was flawlessly executed, and the kids all had fun, which is the most important part. Thank you for taking time out of your day to come cheer them on and support the school. Please help us get those donations in so that we may celebrate the successes of our kids and deliver the donations for technology to Ms. Mullin!
May is always a busy month here at St. Raymond, but also so much fun! Here are a few reminders for this week:
Our beautiful Mothers' Club Spring Luncheon is next Tuesday, May 16th. It is sure to be another nice celebration for all of our St. Raymond Moms. We need to give the Circus Club our FINAL headcount this Friday, so please be sure you have RSVP'd by tomorrow, Thursday, May 11th. Thanks so much!
Family movie night on the St. Raymond lawn is this Friday, starting at 7:30 pm. Come early for the Alumni Games and the Fathers' Club BBQ, which begins at 5 pm. We will watch a featured film and enjoy popcorn, desserts, and drinks. Bring a blanket, picnic dinner, a warm jacket and a bottle of wine to enjoy with friends and families. This was an offering at last fall's auction, hosted by the 3rd grade class. Thank you 3rd grade! Cost is $10 per person. If you do not remember whether or not you signed up, or to sign up to join us, please go to this link.
That's it for now. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
It All Begins With You,
Michele Kavanaugh, 2016-2017 Mothers' Club President
St. Raymond Annual Alumni Volleyball and Basketball Games and BBQ -
Friday, May 12
St. Raymond Parents and Students,
Join the FUN— Friday, May 12 for the St. Raymond Annual Alumni Games and BBQ hosted by the St. Raymond Fathers' Club. Come cheer on our "Cardinal" 8th grade volleyball and basketball teams as they compete against the Class of 2016.
Enjoy the St. Ray's Grill—BBQ hosted by the Fathers' Club, open and free of charge to all in attendance. A special THANK YOU to Ray Madrigal and Ryan Jurian for graciously giving of their time to "work the grill" and providing the St. Raymond community with delicious BBQ.
ALUMNI FRIDAY EVENTS
5:00PM - BBQ and festivities begin
5:00 - 6:00PM - Alumni Girls Volleyball Game vs Current 8th Girls
6:15 - 7:15PM - Alumni Girls Basketball Game vs Current 8th Girls
7:15 - 8:00PM - Alumni Boys Basketball Game vs Current 8th Boys
8:15PM - Closing remarks
JOIN US! - Annual Steak & Lobster Dinner
The Annual Steak & Lobster Dinner is just around the corner – and, it's not too late to sign up and celebrate another wonderful year with the parents and faculty of the St. Raymond community! Hosted by the St. Raymond Fathers' Club, this event will honor all St. Raymond "Mothers" for their dedication and hard work to St. Raymond School. This annual event will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 5:30PM on the lawn in front of the Arbor House.
In addition to celebrating the work of our St. Raymond Mothers', we also have the pleasure of recognizing our outgoing Fathers' Club President, JT Sison. Over the past two years, JT has guided the Fathers' Club in countless ways as our St. Raymond Fathers have identified the four pillars of support the Fathers' Club provides to the school. JT will remain active as he assumes the coordinator role for all Fathers' Club activities with our Alumni network (CAPA). Finally, we will also display the upgrades to the Kennedy Center that Ms. Mullin announced at the golf tournament. Come have a firsthand look as we begin the process of upgrading our classrooms and the gym!
If you purchased tickets at the auction, you will receive a Paperless Post invitation. If you have yet to purchase tickets, please sign up and make payment online, 2017 Steak and Lobster Dinner. The cost is $75 per person, and should financial assistance make it possible for you to attend, please reach out to Ms. Mullin. Please purchase all tickets by Thursday, May 11, so that we will have time to procure the food, linens and settings.
If you are new to St. Raymond School this year, you definitely don't want to miss this awesome surf & turf dinner under the stars. It's a St. Raymond favorite!
Please reach out to Carl Hansen carlhansen@gmail.com or Jack Cassel jbcassel2@gmail.com with any questions.
School Families Gathering
May 17th marks the last of our School Family gatherings for the school year. We will be holding a School Family Picnic! Each family will sit together on blankets provided by the family leader, and have lunch. All students are expected to each bring a bag lunch this day as there will be NO LUNCH COUNTER available. We will hold a whole school recess after lunch in which families will play games together.
School families have had a great year of meetings and activities. Students have gotten to know one another better, built stronger connections, and most importantly have had fun together.
We want to thank all of our students for their cooperation with our School Family program. We really are making a difference in our school community.
Visual and Performing Arts Showcase - Friday, May 19 at 1:00pm
Come and celebrate our St. Raymond students!
All parents are encourage to come view the JK-8 Art Exhibition on display in the Kennedy Center and stay to watch the performance.
Summer Babysitter & Tutor
Are you looking for someone to look after your children so you can have a nice summer day at the beach? Are you in search of someone who can help get your child through his or her summer reading and math work?
As a St. Raymond alumni and a current senior at Sacred Heart Prep, I am available this summer to babysit and tutor children ages 3-10 in all subjects. I have experience working with children ages 3-8 (special needs children as well) as a babysitter, orphanage volunteer, and a Camp Argo counselor.
Please contact me if you are interested or have any inquiries at (650) 387-2325 or kaidi.miller.13gmail.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you, Kaidi Miller
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 15 - 12noon Dismissal
May 16 - MC Spring Luncheon
May 17 - Jeans & Cardinal Wear
May 18 - Muffins with Mullin
May 19 - Talent Show
Jeans & Cardinal Wear
May 20 - Lobster Dinner
St. Raymond Catholic JK-8 School
1211 Arbor Road • Menlo Park, CA 94025 • (650) 322-2312