Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,
Next week is Catholic Schools Week! The theme this year is “Faith, Academics, Service.” This is a time where we celebrate the superb experiences that our Catholic schools offer. Please mark your calendars for some important events of the week. On Monday, the teachers will play basketball against the students at 1:15 pm. Father Bruce will officiate the game. Tuesday, our wonderful PTC is sponsoring ice cream sundaes during lunch and the students will be making a craft during the day. Wednesday, we will have a big Mass at Bishop Diego High School at 10:00 am. Thursday, the younger students will play kickball in the morning and the upper grade students will play volleyball against the teachers. The day will conclude with a pie-eating contest for the teachers! The week will culminate with an Open House starting at 1:15 in the Parish Hall. Students will entertain you with songs and poems. After the Open House, you can visit all of the classrooms. It’s a great opportunity to see what the next grade level looks like for your children. Please invite your friends so they can also see what a special place St. Raphael School is!
Our school auction is right around the corner! The auction committee is selling The Golden Ticket again this year. The Golden Ticket costs $25 and is good for a year’s tuition at St. Raphael School! It’s time to buy yours today! The festive night is February 25th, so mark your calendars now!
Important Dates:
•January 29-February 4: Catholic Schools Week.
Monday: Blue and Gold Day. Dress in blue and gold so you can cheer on your teachers as we play basketball against the students at 1:15.
Tuesday: Our PTC is hosting ice cream sundaes for the students during lunch. Students will also make a craft to take home in honor of being a Catholic school student.
Wednesday: Catholic Schools Mass at Bishop Diego High School at 10:00 am.
Thursday: KK-4th grades will play kickball at 11:00 am. Upper grade students will play volleyball against the teachers at 1:00 pm. Teachers will have a pie-eating contest right before dismissal!
Friday: It’s Family Picnic Day! Come and have lunch with your child from 12-1 pm. Our Open House will follow.
•February 3: Open House. Invite your family and friends to see what a fantastic school we have!
•February 20: No school in honor of Presidents Day.
•February 22: Ash Wednesday.
•February 25: School auction. Please visit http://www.straphaelauction.com/ for the latest information.
In Mary’s Love,
Michelle Limb, Principal
A Prayer for Catholic School Children and Teachers
God of life and love,
Open my heart and mind to the abundance of Your blessings.
Open my eyes to Your presence among us.
Open my ears to the sound of Your voice.
Open my hands so I can serve others.
Open my mind to learning and knowledge.
Open my imagination so I can grow in wisdom and joy.
Open my heart so I can grow in faith.
Help me to respond to the gift of Your love.
Amen.
St. Raphael, Pray for Us!
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St. Raphael School was founded when God answered a Daughter of Charity’s prayer. To this day, our mission is consistent with that of our founding Sisters: to educate all children in preschool through eighth grade in mind, body and spirit by imparting the values of Jesus through a rigorous curriculum, devoted faculty and an actively involved parent community.