Number 14

Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration. The 40-day period represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him. Lent asks believers to set aside a time each year for similar fasting, marking an intentional season of focus on Christ’s life, ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It was really nice to see the whole school community celebrating Ash Wednesday with the parish community with our third graders leading us in prayer. I am so proud of our students who read the scriptures at Mass. They do such a great job. Thanks to Mrs. Mancinetti for preparing the students.

Congratulations to our Basketball Teams

Over the next couple of days we have four teams competing in the championship basketball games. We wish the teams and their coaches all the best. If you get a chance to go and watch the games, it will be great to see you there.

7th D2 Boys Thursday 3/7 @Serra HS, 5pm

8th D3 Boys Friday 3/8 @ Serra HS, 6pm

7th D4 Boys Saturday 3/9 @ Nativity, 12:45pm

6th D1 Boys Sunday 3/10 @ St Pius, 3:45pm

Academic Decathlon

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th graders who participated in the Annual Archdiocese Academic Decathlon last Saturday. It was great to see parents at the event. Our students performed well. Well-done students.

Re-Enrollment in Progress

Have you re-enrolled your son or daughter for the next school year? This is the time to do so. The re-enrollment period is from March 1st to March 15th. If you re-enroll after March 15th you will incur a $50 late fee. It is important to have all re-enrollments completed by March 15th as we do have some students on waiting lists wishing to join our school community.

Financial Aid

It is that time of year for families to apply for Financial Aid. If you receive assistance from BASIC Fund the renewal package will be sent home from Ms. Escobar once they arrive to school. BASIC Fund renewal packages are expected to arrive sometime next week. If you are New to BASIC you may submit your applications. The links to BASIC Fund and TADS are provided below.

BASIC FUND DEADLINES:

Renewing Families - Friday, April 19th

New Families - Friday, March 15th

TADS DEADLINE:

Monday, April 15th

Molloy's New Date

After some consideration the new date has been released for the Molloy’s Parents' Fun Night. It will be on Saturday, June 8th. It will be a great night celebrating the end of school.

Season of Lent

I am attaching a pdf from the NCEA regarding the Liturgical Season of Lent. We have entered the Lenten Season now.

God Bless,

Vincent Riener

Principal

Practices for the Talent Show are going well, and the show date is only two weeks away. Tickets will go on sale for the evening perfomance on Thursday, March 21st. Please see the attached flyer for full information. Tickets must be purchased by pre-sale. NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

Enrollment Period begins January 28 and ends March 1. Applications should be submitted to the school main office. Please note Preschool Application is attached below.

7- First Communion Parent Meeting - 7pm

13- Athletic Board Meeting - 6:30pm

15- School Board Bingo Night - 6:00pm

18- Arch.Staff Dev. Mtg. - 12:20 Dismissal - Athl. Board Hot Dog Sale

19- School Board Mtg. - 6:30pm - Annex Meeting Room

21- Talent Show

22- Spring Holiday

27- Basketball Awards - 6:30pm - Church Hall

30- First Reconciliation - 9am

31- Cesar Chavez Day

Box Tops for Education was started by General Mills in California back in 1996, after the company decided they wanted to create a program to help support education and benefit America’s schools. All Souls has benefitted from this program over the years, receiving sports equipment, microscopes, and a variety of other educational items.

You can help by clipping the Box Tops off approved products you already have in your pantry. You don't need to clip the actual product UPC — just the Box Tops logo will do. From frozen foods to produce and household cleaning products, there are literally hundreds of opportunities to help, and each Box Top is worth 10 cents. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it adds up fast.

There are so many participating companies! Participating companies and product lines include General Mills, Green Giant, Totino's, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Ziploc, Hefty, Juicy Juice, Betty Crocker and many more. For a full list of eligible items check the Box Tops for Education website at https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn .

Email: info@ssfallsoulsschool.org
Website: www.ssfallsoulsschool.org
Location: 479 Miller Ave, South San Francisco, CA, United States
Phone: (650) 583 3562