12.11.2009

Friday Family Flyer

Fantastic Family Fun

Calendar:

Dec. 17: Holiday Performance 6:30pm

Dec. 18: Half Day; 11:30am Dismissal

Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Winter Break

January 4: First day of school in 2010! (Happy New Year!)

Holiday Program Thursday Dec. 17; 6:30pm SBMS's Alumni Hall

It's true. If your child is announcing they're in the Holiday Program along with Willi Wonka and Charlie, it's true. They are. Each and every child, except the Toddlers, are part of this annual tradition. Why? In the words of Dr. Phil, "You're nuts!" Because it's fun? Because its exciting? Because there's nothing quite like it? Costumes are being created; Props are almost done; Rehearsals progress...we'll be ready. Will you?

Of course, this is the event and the time of the year when one might recall the connection between the Live Auction and the Holiday Performance-Front Row Seats at The Holiday Performance! This is the opportunity created by Bob ("Mr. Baseball") Uecker-sitting in the front row!

Thursday night's performance continues SBMS's tradition of a live presentation created with the children, and provides the opportunity for everyone to experience the spirit of sharing and giving throughout the holiday season. All of the children will be part of rehearsals next week...some are Cotton Candy, Tootsie Rolls, Squirrels, Candy Canes, Chocolate Pixies, Oompa Loompas, and more...be ready for singing and dancing, and redemption in the character of young Charlie Buckett.

Friday, Dec. 18 Half-day schedule: 8:30-11:30am

All children picked up at 11:30am; Bus Service remains the same going to school in the morning; Bus will depart school at 11:30, arriving at Earl Warren by 11:45 and by Noon at Skater's Point. (Have a great and wonderful and safe vacation!)

2009-2010 Annual Giving Campaign

Success continues. We've reached 42% of our goal with 34% participation! Incredible. Thank you to all of you already able to make tax-deductible donations...Partnering in Learning!

Alumni Update

Last week's update was almost accurate. Turns out Gina Castagnola isn't studying in Australia because she returned on Wednesday, and will graduate in May from SDSU. Her sister, Andrea Castagnola, is attending UC Santa Cruz, along with SBMS classmate, Meghan Gehrke; other UC students, at Berkeley, include Laura Zelko and Morgan Petrovich. Not forgetting it's Sarah Kelly's (who graduated as a 6th year) uncle, Brian Kelly, who just took the head football coach's position at Norte Dame (in doing so he'll never again be able to show his face in Cincinnati). Luck of the Irish on ya, Brian!

Alumni Hall Donor Wall

This year's Annual Giving Fund donors will be recognized with a plaque added to the Donor Wall in the multi-purpose room...in fact, the plaques from 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 are all (finally!) being designed and created at Tri-Valley Trophy for installation in early 2010. As in the past, donors are also recognized in the FFF, and importantly the goal of 100% participation will be reiterated over the coming weeks. Partners in learning, we are. Partners in believing.

Sign-Ups of 2010

Sign-Up forms for After School Classes, and Pasta and Pizza, went home today. Only four of the soggy forms remained on the sidewalk at school, so maybe you received yours? Pasta will be served on Monday, January 4, 2010, when we come back to school 'next year.' Be sure to return forms Monday or Tuesday in order to assure your child their place in the After School Classes, and importantly, assure yourself their pizza is ready in 2010 when we get back to school!

2009-2010 Giving Campaign Recognition

Supporters

($5,000-$14,999)

Dr. Mark and Catherine Montgomery, John and Louise Kamps,

Brian and Chari Coryat

Contributors

($1,000-$4,999)

Steve and Connie Hahn, Helgard Field-Lion, Lee Wardlaw Jaffurs, Jim and Frances Fitzpatrick, Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Scott and Monique Evers

Associates

($500-$999)

Rudi Lion, Peter and Mary Price, Roy E. Crummer Foundation, Keith and Heather Crummer, Margaret Wardlaw, Grant and Paige Swanson, Chris and Emily Reed, Francois & Elodie Macquet, Jessie W. Peterson, Robbyn Jackson and Mike Wadden

Friends

(up to $499)

Stevador and Lucie Pendlay, Richard and Larie Smith, John Busch and Audrey Weiss, Maureen Clark, Kathy Morris, Tom and Alison Strelich, Mary Dwight Olson, David and Tandy Jarvis, Jerry and Barbara Holt, Cathie Ramus, Brian and Lesley Sperling, Kris Bertka-Pintard, Phyllis J. Clancy, Tony and Kim Davis, Glenn and Stephanie Herrell, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick S. Allen, Juniper Dwight & Charlie Coupal, Craig and Jane Angell, Roly and Anita Hunt, Carrie Kappel and Carl Palmer, Susan Baber, Helen C. Labrador, William and Solveig Bertka

Online Auction Update (The Other 100% Challenge) Three items due next week. Each SBMS family collecting three Online Auction items or products. By Friday. Right!

Many thanks and appreciation for the many of you able to already provide up to three items for donation to the Online Auction. Speedy volunteers have been cataloging items, and preparing the necessary information and photographs that will contribute to the Online Auction's success. If you have items outstanding, or need help in collecting items that are being donated, contact: Kim Davis @ SBMS.