• utilize their own unique gifts and talents and appreciate the unique gifts and talents of others
• exhibit a sense of self worth acquired through the learning and life experiences
• work independently and collaboratively
• possess skills in extra curricular areas and exhibit a positive attitude

Definition

• Conscience is an inner sense of what is right and wrong in one's conduct, impelling one toward right action and guiding choices based on personal and moral values. It's a moral compass that reflects our sense of duty, honesty, compassion, and justice.

Action

• An action taken from conscience involves making a choice that aligns with one's ethical beliefs, even when it may be challenging or come at a personal cost. This can include standing up for someone being mistrated, admitting a mistake, or doing what is right or when other's aren't.

What it Looks Like

• When we act with conscience, our actions show honesty, empathy, and respect for others. for example, a student might apologize for hurting someone's feelings, return a lost item, or refrain from cheating even when there's pressure to succeed. Conscience-driven behavior is often quiet but firm, demonstrating integrity in situations big and small.

Chatgpt

• Sunday, December 1 @ 10:30 AM Mass
• Grade 2 - Rite of Enrollment for First Holy Communion

It has come to my attention that there is confusion about the school's policy regarding Athletic and Spirit Wear. Please click on the link below to view the entire letter that attempts to clarify the school's uniform policy and athletic and spirit wear.

• Friday, November 22nd
• Report Cards Published
• Awards Ceremony in the Church after the 8:00 AM Mass

We have begun our admissions process for the 2025-2026 School Year!

School Tours

• We will conduct school tours every Wednesday from now until June, 2025.

Shadow Days

• Prospective students may shadow on Fridays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Testing Days

• Mondays & Fridays
• 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
• 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Please pass this information onto any possible prospective families that you know.

Our Grades 5 - 8 Students attended the Ruby Bridges Walk-to-School Day yesterday. Not only did the students learn about how Ruby stood up for schools to be integrated in the United States, but that all students should feel welcome and safe at school.

To learn more about Ruby Bridges, see the article from Britanica Encyclopedia below.

Some parents have inquired about the drills that we have scheduled this year. In our efforts to make sure that we are always prepared for any possible emergencies. we will have the following drills throughout the school year.

Fire Drills

• Once every month

Earthquake Drills

• 2 are scheduled for this school year
• During the months of October & February

Intruder / Barricade Drills

• 2 are scheduled for this school year
• During the months of September and May

All of our drills and emergency procedures are designed to align with the San Mateo County Big Five emergency protocols. For more information on "The Big Five" please see the link below.

Hello All Souls Catholic School Community,

Below is a School Fundraising Calendar that we are keeping for the 2024-2025 School Year. If you have an idea for a fundraiser please transmit your ideas to one of the following persons that have been designated contact persons with the office in regards to fundraising.

• 8th Grade Room Parents
• 6th Grade Room Parents
• Mia Planas-David - School Board President
• April de la Rosa - Athletic Board Director

All parents and guardians that intend to be on campus (Yard Helper, Art-in-Action, etc.) in the presence of children and function as a chaperone on field trips, or functioin as a coach, commissioner, score keeper, etc. in the Athletics program must meet the following requirements.

• Complete the online course "Protecting God's Children 4.0"
• Complete and pass a live scan form (fingerprints)

1. First, create an an account using the "First-Time Registrant" button on the VIRTUS website.
2. Complete the training module (currently Protecting God's Children 4.0). This needs to be renewed every 3 years in order to maintain compliance.
3. Obtain a Live Scan Form either from schoolspeak or from the office.
4. Go to a Live Scan vendor to be fingerprinted.
5. Once the fingerprint from the state DOJ and the FBI have been entered into VIRTUS and the training module is complete, you are now eligible to minister with minors.

Please Note - Be patient. The return time for fingerprint results varies widely.

Dear All Souls Catholic School Families,

When it is time that you need to renew your Virtus account, you will receive a reminder. However, if you allow the deadline for the reminder to pass, your account will be automatically disabled by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. As a result, your fingerprints will be wiped from your Virtus account. That means, you will need to redo your LIveScan (fingerprints).

While we wait for your fingerprints to clear again, you will be unable to coach, volunteer at school, chaperone on field trips, etc. So, please pay attention to your Virtus reminders and respond promptly to all notifications.

• Dismissal @ 12:00 PM
• All Souls Catholic School will be hosting approximately 100 teachers in the San Mateo 1 Cluster for a professional development on AI.
• Extended Care will operate out of the Preschool on this afternoon.
• Half of the upper yard will be coned off to allow for sufficient parking and play space for the students in the PM Extended Care.

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
• School Finance Meeting @ 5:30 PM in the school office.
• School Advisory Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM in the Technology Room

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
• School Mass @ 8:00 AM
• 8th Grade Readers arrive by 7:50 AM
• All students meet their teachers in the Church
• First Trimester Awards Ceremony after the 8:00 AM Mass

All Souls Catholic School is a diverse community working together to teach and live the Gospel Message. We prepare our students, in a safe and supportive environment, to become active Christians, confident communicators, and fully integrated individuals. Our students develop the skills needed to move forward as life long learners and responsible global citizens.