January 7, 2016
Core Virtue of the Month: “Courage”
Courage is:
• Doing what is right in the face
of fear
• Courage is moving beyond fear
• Courage is finding the strength
to venture and persevere
Expected School-wide Learning Results number three is that our students would be “problem solvers”.
As problem solvers, our students are able to:
• Face challenges and persevere in attaining realistic goals
• Resolve conflict peacefully, Biblically and seeking further assistance elsewhere as necessary
• Solve problems through observation, research and discovery
• Respond appropriately to unexpected circumstances, danger or difficult situations
This year the SPLS Staff is praying specifically for our students and their families. Each week we draw
the names of five students from a prayer box and pray for them over the course of the week. Here is this
week’s student list:
Max (3’s); Joan (4’s); Pricilla (K); Aaron (1st) and Kaidence (4th)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! The St. Philip school-wide Open House is Sunday,
January 24th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. This year we will be celebrating all of our Student Scholars
preschool – 8th grades and their love for Art. There will be displays in the classrooms and in the gym.
All of the campus will be open for visitors to tour. ☺ Please be sure to invite your family and friends to
celebrate our Student Scholars.
Welcome to the following International students who will be
joining us for the “Winter Break”: Jamie, Tony, Edward, Stella,
and Jie Ming. Welcome again and God bless your special time
at St. Philip!
Help the community learn more about SPLS by writing a review
on our Facebook page St.Philip School and Preschool, YELP, or
on Great Schools.com.
National Lutheran Schools Week Update:
National Lutheran Schools Week
provides our network of nearly 2,300
LCMS preschools, elementary schools
and high schools with the public
opportunity to proclaim and celebrate
God’s work among us in Lutheran
schools. We thank God for the
opportunity to provide excellent
academic preparation for the children
we serve. We are most grateful for the
opportunity to share Jesus’ amazing
love with children and their families.
NLSW gives us an opportunity to
proclaim these great blessings within
the communities we serve.
A special flyer for National Lutheran Schools Week
events will be sent home tomorrow. Please be sure to
check out the activities planned for this special spirit
week so that we can show a lot of school spirit!
Talent Show Information: Our Annual talent Show is right around the corner so; here are some
important dates for the talent show performers and their families to note:
• February 4th – Tryouts in the Gym
• February 11th – Talent Show Practice in the Gym
• February 18th – Talent Show Practice in the Gym
• February 25th – Talent Show Dress Rehearsal in the Gym
• February 26th – Annual Talent Show & Spaghetti Dinner in the Gym
Please watch for more details as this event draws closer! ☺ It’s always a wonderful night! ☺
We would like to express a heart-felt thank you to PTO for hosting the delicious Staff
Christmas luncheon and for the generous gifts! We are so blessed to be part of this wonderful ministry.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to teach your children.
We also want to thank the SPLS Board for providing delicious “Bundtinis” and coffee for us during the
last week of 2015. We really enjoyed these wonderful treats! ☺
Calendar Events to Note:
• January 8th – Parachute Party for Preschool - 4th Graders @ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Gym
• January 9th – Campus Beautification Day 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• January 11th – PTO Meeting @ 3:30 in the school library
• January 15th – Bookmobile Jr. K – 8th Grades @ 1:20 p.m.
• January 18th – NO SCHOOL MLK Birthday Observation/Holiday
• January 22nd – FREE DRESS DAY for K – 8th (This was moved up because the following week
is a special week of “free dress” activities for National Lutheran Schools Week! ☺)
• January 22nd – 2nd Quarter Ends
• January 24th – Partners in Worship for all students Preschool – 8th grades @ the 11:00 a.m.
service here at St. Philip
• January 24th – Annual Open House and Art Fair @ St. Philip 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come
tour the entire campus and see what our amazing students are learning! ☺
• January 25th – January 29th – National Lutheran Schools Week
St. Philip Church is hosting Special Events for Women - Jan-Feb 2016
Ladies, if your New Years goal is to connect with other women and carve out some time for yourself, we
have some fun opportunities for you.
Mom's Night Out! Join our Mary Martha ladies on January 22 at 7:00 for dinner at Pasta Primavera,
3124 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Come and enjoy a refreshing night with other women. Call
Andrea Green (925-803-0821) to sign up or with any questions; you can also sign up in the St. Philip
Church main entryway. See you there!
Chocolate! Movie! Need we say more? You're invited to a women's only Chocolate and Chick Flick
night at Denyse Blasdel's home 7592 Interlachen Avenue San Ramon, February 12 at 7:00. We will
enjoy chocolate fondue and watch a video from Christian comedienne Anita Renfroe. Just bring
something to dip into chocolate and your funny bone. Questions? Call Denyse at 925-577-7798
The St. Philip Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 16 to discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme
Simsion. This romantic comedy is a light read and sure to provide a joyful discussion. Diane Griffiths
(284 Casper Place, San Ramon) will once again host us. Call Diane (925-828-3921) with any questions.
Need Childcare for any of these activities? Please contact Denyse Blasdel at 925-577-7798.