EDITABLE WEEKLY BULLETIN - SchoolSpeak · 24 Classes Resume 26 Spirit Day! – Look-a-like Day; 8 th grade Confirmation Retreat 28 First Communion Retreat 29 10:00am – First Communion

Saint Raphael School | 1100 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 | 415-454-4455

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WEEKLY BULLETIN Week of April 3rd, 2017

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Mrs. Collins’s Corner “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.”



Mrs. Collins’s Corner “The Lord never gets tired of forgiving us. It is we, who get tired of asking for forgiveness.” Pope Francis Dear Saint Raphael Parents & Friends: Skipping and smiles—that’s what I saw at Reconciliation last Wednesday as our second graders returned to their pew. I had to smile because I believe that their reaction captured what forgiveness and God’s mercy is all about. Their skipping and smiles reflect the lightheartedness and joy that comes from getting to start all over and not carry the guilt of the past. So why aren’t we all running to Reconciliation? The warm weather is also a reminder that Spring is here and with it the hope of new life. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead in Sunday’s gospel and offers us that same hope in the face of life’s darkest moments. It is easy to fall into the despair of sickness, money problems, and job issues. The hope that Jesus offers is not only something to reflect on during Lent, but throughout the year. Years ago, I had a student who was always getting into trouble. I was at my wits end when he asked if he could have one more chance. God has much more love and patience than I do. His answer would always be, “Yes, of course! I am waiting to love you more!” Spring Fiesta is shortly after we get back from Easter break (April 29!), so we are asking for your help with ticket sales now. Please consider coming if you have not yet been a part of this fabulous party in the past! The month of May has many activities where those who need parent service hours can jump in to help. Please check out our calendar of events to see where you can help. This is about more than just punching a clock to fulfill your service hours. This is about working alongside and getting to know parents who care about their children at Saint Raphael’s. This is about sharing in the building of a community that is second to none! There is a PTG meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 6 pm. Don’t miss it! I remember my mom wrapping me in her arms to say how much she loved me. It was a love that was unconditional and large enough to solve all my childhood problems. That is the love that God offers us as adults. How do we let go and let Him love us? Lydia Collins, Principal



Mrs. Collins’s Corner

"El Señor nunca se cansa de perdonarnos. Somos nosotros los que nos cansamos de pedir perdón. Papa Francisco

Estimados padres y amigos de Saint Raphael: Saltos y sonrisas, eso fue lo que vi en la Reconciliación el miércoles pasado cuando nuestros alumnos de segundo grado regresaron a su banco. Tuve que sonreír porque creo que su reacción capturó totalmente lo que es el perdón y la misericordia de Dios. Sus saltos y sonrisas reflejan la alegría que viene de empezar de nuevo y no llevar la culpa del pasado. Entonces, ¿por qué no estamos todos corriendo hacia la Reconciliación? El clima cálido es también un recordatorio de que la primavera está aquí y con ella la esperanza de una nueva vida. Jesús resucitó a Lázaro de entre los muertos en el evangelio del domingo y nos ofrece esa misma esperanza ante los momentos más oscuros de la vida. Es fácil caer en la desesperación de la enfermedad, problemas de dinero, y problemas de trabajo. La esperanza que Jesús ofrece no es sólo algo para reflexionar durante la Cuaresma, sino durante todo el año. Hace años, tenía un estudiante que siempre estaba en problemas. Yo estaba en mi ingenio final cuando le preguntó si él podría tener una oportunidad más. Dios tiene mucho más amor y paciencia que yo. Su respuesta siempre sería: "¡Sí, por supuesto! ¡Estoy esperando para amarte más! " Spring Fiesta es un poco después de que regresemos de Semana Santa (¡29 de abril!), Por eso estamos pidiendo su ayuda con la venta de entradas ahora. ¡Por favor considere venir si aún no ha sido parte de esta fabulosa fiesta en el pasado! El mes de mayo tiene muchas actividades donde los padres que necesitan horas de servicio pueden saltar para ayudar. Por favor, compruebe nuestro calendario de eventos para ver dónde puede ayudar. Esto es más que sólo cumplir sus horas de servicio. Se trata de trabajar junto y conocer a los padres que se preocupan por sus hijos en Saint Raphael. ¡Se trata de compartir en la construcción de una comunidad que es insuperable! Hay una reunión del PTG el miércoles 5 de abril, a las 6 pm. ¡No te lo pierdas! Recuerdo a mi mamá envolviéndome en sus brazos para decir cuánto me amaba. Fue un amor incondicional y lo suficientemente grande como para resolver todos mis problemas de la infancia. Ese es el amor que Dios nos ofrece como adultos. ¿Cómo le dejamos que Él nos ame? Lydia Collins, Directora



APRIL

at a glance APRIL 5* 12:15 Dismissal 5 6:00pm – PTG Meeting 6 8:30am – School Mass – Wear your Sweaters! 7 7 th grade Retreat 10-12 6th grade to Nature Bridge 13 9:00am – Live Stations of the Cross in the Church; 12:15 Dismissal 14 Good Friday – No School 14-23 Easter Vacation! – No School 24 Classes Resume 26 Spirit Day! – Look-a-like Day; 8 th grade Confirmation Retreat 28 First Communion Retreat 29 10:00am – First Communion 29 6:00pm – SPRING FIESTA at Marin Catholic (see School Office for ticket information) 30 Confirmation 3:00 pm *The Alma Flor Author Event has been postponed, stay tuned for more details!





Live Stations of the Cross Presented by 8th Grade

Thursday, April 13th at 9:00am

Saint Raphael Church

Join us for a day of remembrance and worship as our students reenact this holy journey

SRS SUMMER PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERING:

§ ART § SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS § MATH AND ENGLISH REVIEWS § AND OF COURSE, FUN!

SAVE THE DATES

More information to come!

$150 per week or $500 for 4 weeks

JUNE 19 – JULY 14

9:00AM – 1:00PM

Extended Care 1:15PM- 4:15PM



SPRING FIESTA STUDENT TICKET SALES ARE DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 7th, 2017

Contact the School office with any questions!

APRIL7th







Seventh grade students are studying genetics. They are finishing their Paper Pet Projects. Culminating in a group presentation of their Paper Pet parents and the paper parents' offspring along with a Punnett square for each of the 5 traits of the parents. Students used IACCT skills as their key to success. They used critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork in order to create Punnett squares, calculate the probability of each phenotype, design a mobile to display their work, and present their findings with their partner.

Innovation, Adaptability Critical Thinking Cross-cultural communication Teamwork

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EDITABLE WEEKLY BULLETIN - SchoolSpeak · 24 Classes Resume 26 Spirit Day! – Look-a-like Day; 8 th grade Confirmation Retreat 28 First Communion Retreat 29 10:00am – First Communion