December 8, 2014

Dear San Felipe De Neri Families,

The Holiday season is upon us and it’s filled with many activities. The season started with our annual Thanksgiving dinner for all of our families; and it was a huge success. A special thanks to Jamie and her kitchen staff; and to all of our families that give so generously of their time and offerings for these special events. I’m very grateful for all that you do for our school.

Turkey Bingo
-The weather was cooperative and we had a great turnout of friends and families. This event is our main fundraiser for the year so it's important for a good showing. Our profit after expenditures was approximately six thousand dollars. A huge thank you to everyone who participated.

Christmas Play
- This year our Christmas Play, along with the singing of Christmas Carrols, will take place in our gym December 18th at 2:00 pm. All classes will participate. We decided to change the site due to expenses and loss of instructional time in the classroom. No tickets are needed for this event. Our elementary students’ pre-k thru third grade will be putting on the play and all other classes will be singing.

Recognition of Employees
-At our morning prayer, Mr. Diaz and his students helped prepare and finance plaques for Patti Payne in celebration of her twenty two years of service as an elementary teacher; and Bernard Mora, our custodian, celebrates twenty five years of service to our school. We are blessed to have both of these individuals. Mr. Diaz has also ordered a plaque with the names of all the principals at San Felipe since 1881. This plaque will be presented on December 18th at Morning Prayer.

Other important dates
-December 11th-Santa Workshop
-December 12th-Our Lady of Guadalupe play at 2:00 pm (3rd grade)
-December 19th-Christmas Break starts

Communication
-All communication with Father Garcia and the school office must have a signature on them. Anonymous letters are dismissed.

Classes
-Love and Logic call Queen of Heaven
-Workshop on Emotional and Spiritual Health call Risen Savior

God Bless All Our Families,

Paul B. Dexel
Principal