St. Michael School is a Christ-centered community inspiring future leaders through academic excellence strengthened by faith.

Diocese of Oakland Science Fair
 
1st Place Winner:  Julian Araiza, 7th grade

2nd Place Winners

 8th grade:
Yvo Yambao and Gabriel Contreras

 7th grade:
Alicia Sablan
Maddie Brown and Rose Lindsey

 6th grade:
Arianna Ibarra
Shree Sriram

Dear St. Michael School Families,

So incredibly proud of our engineers and scientists in 6th - 8th grades! Once again, our students were well recognized at the Diocese of Oakland Science Fair. Julian Araiza, pictured above, took 1st place and has the opportunity to move onto the Alameda County Science Fair! Our other students all took 2nd place in their respective categories against hundreds of other students. I couldn't be more proud of how well we are living out our Dominican pillar of Study!

I want to thank all of you for your birthday wishes! It is so fun to be at school on your birthday. The joyful birthday singing, hugs and high fives, and all the cute cards, flowers, and wishes from the students were so sweet! 

As we celebrate St. Valentine's Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day on the 17th, Student Leadership has been challenging the students to act with kindness to a specific group of people, such as classmates and siblings. It's been a great reminder to live out our theme for the year from the Gospel of Matthew: Let Your Light Shine! 

Blessings of Love,
Alison

Friday, Feb. 14th: 12:15pm dismissal with red, pink, and white appropriate spirit dress
Monday, Feb. 17th: President's Day Holiday
Sat, Feb 22nd: Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Sat, Feb 29th: Wine Gala

This Thursday (2/13) will be our next meeting at 6 pm followed by a School Board meeting at 7 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend the PTG meeting and have their voice be heard or simply to see what the Parent Teach Group is all about.

One of the many topics on the agenda is Volunteer Hours.  What's your opinion?  Too many, not enough, or do you have any ideas on better fulfilling the volunteering needs our community generates?  Come on out and let us know.

Volunteer Needs:
Still need to complete your volunteer hours? We have several opportunities for upcoming events: Wine Tasting Gala & Auction, TableTop Luncheon, as well as helping students in art, fine motor, and Choice Lunch. Check out the volunteer page for a full list.

Don't miss your chance to SAVE!
The deadline for early ticket pricing is this Friday.
$30 per couple ($35/couple after 2/14/20)
$10 per additional girl
Check or cash, payable to St. Michael School. 
Tickets may be purchased in the office or at the door. 

The VBC team would like to invite your TK-6th grade students to "Pull Weeds, Plant Seeds", Lenten day retreat Feb 23rd from 10:45-noon followed by pizza for the whole family. We will discuss Lent, make a craft and eat pizza! This retreat is FREE, but so that we can prepare, please register by calling the Faith Formation office at 925-667-4096. 

God Bless!
Tricia & the VBC Team

The registration deadline has been extended -  be sure to get your tickets by Friday, Feb 21st!

Still Need Hours? We still have several volunteer opportunities available!

Please donate boxes of Oatmeal and Muffin Mixes.

News from Eagle’s Nest

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This month we are celebrating the wonderful works of Eric Carle!  As shown above, our outdoor board features The Very Hungry Caterpillar and announces that “We are filled with the fruits of the Holy Spirit”  to tie in our Catholic Identity! Soon our indoor board will be full of flowers featuring his book The Tiny Seed.  Both of these children’s books are family favorites and can be used to talk about the Christian topics of transformation 

And good soil to name a few!

We are also celebrating Valentine’s Day in Eagle’s Nest with a pizza party!!

February 14th is a minimum day with after school Eagle’s Nest, so if your child would like to eat pizza and participate in fun activities come into Eagle’s Nest before Friday  and sign them up!

Reminder:  Monday February 17th is a school holiday for Presidents’ Day