• express themselves effectively through writing, oral communication, and technology

• speak articulately and with integrity

• listen critically and compassionately

• use all forms of communication respectfully and responsibly

Definition

• Hope is a theological virtue that allows individuals to trust in God's promises for eternal life and rely on His grace to attain it. It reflects a confident expectation of good, rooted in faith in God's love, power, and mercy.

Action

• Trusting in God: Placing confidence in His plan even when circumstances seem difficult or uncertain.

What it Looks Like

• In Challenges: Facing trials with courage, trusting that God will provide the grace to overcome them.

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I wish to thank Mr. Mascarinas for preparing the 5th graders for last Sunday's Family Mass. The 5th graders did a great job on their readings, taking up the offertory and serving as collectors during the December 8th 10:30 AM Mass.

• Sunday, January 26, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
• This is also the kickoff for the 2025 Catholic Schools Week
• Our Annual Open House will follow this mass from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Please be informed that Grades 3 - 8 will go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week. Only 2 grades will go at a time. The homeroom teachers will let you know when their respective homeroom is scheduled to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

• Tuesday, December 17 @ 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
• Wednesday, December 18 @ 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
• Thursday, December 19 @ 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

1 Corinthians 12:12-14:
"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."

This passage emphasizes the importance of each person's unique contribution to the whole.

• I want to extend a special thank you to Mr. Nicolas, Mr. Mascarinas, Mrs. Acosta, and Mrs. Allen for serving as Eucharistic Ministers at our Friday, 8:00 AM Masses.

• I also want to the thank the Class of 2025 for preparing our Friday, Mass Slides and taking on the Ministry of Proclaiming the Word at our Friday Morning Masses.
• I want to thank the Classroom Teachers for sharing their faith with our students through their religion classes and the Sacramental Prep Program.
• Grade 2, Mrs. Villano - Reconciliation & First Holy Communion.
• Grades 7& 8, Ms. Cadelago and Mr. Nicolas - Confirmation

The Respect Life Essay Contest is an annual event for students in grades K-12 in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, with grade-appropriate prompts around a specific theme each year (based on catholic social justice teachings, more here).

This contest is a gentle way of raising awareness about different topics that pertain to the dignity of the human person. This year’s contest theme is “Respecting and Loving Our Elderly”.

You can find downloadable instructions as well as all materials on this site https://sfarch.org/essay-contest/ including links and videos to be used. Entries are due by January 24, 2025. A perfect time to do this is during Respect Life month in October. However, you are welcome to submit your entries at any time between August 1, 2024 and January 24, 2025.

Dear All Souls Catholic School Community,

This is a free resource provided to you by All Souls Catholic Parish.

To Register

• Go to FORMED.org/signup
• Enter your parish zip code or nameto select your parish
• Enter your name and email

This app is provided to you through the All Souls Catholic Parish for only $1.00. This app is not intended for children but for adults. Use the link below for more information.

is the liturgical color for the season of Advent.

This article is written by Most Reverend James D. Conley, STL, Bishop of Lincoln

Dear All Souls Catholic School Community,

Thank you for the toys that you have donated so far. Just a friendly reminder that Monday, December 16th is the last day for accepting toys for the Toy Drive.

Thank you for your generosity.

• Friday, December 20th - 11:00 AM Dismissal - Christmas Break Begins
• Monday, January 6th - Classes Resume
• Sunday, January 26, 2025 - Catholic Schools Week Mass @ 10:30 AM
• School Open House 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

• 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - Mass at Church
• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Recess & Party Set-up (Room Parents Only)
• 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - Class Parties
• 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Clean-up (This is a must!)
• 11:00 AM - Dismissal

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 - (Grades 5 - 8)

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

Testing Days

• Kindergarten - by appointment only
• Grades 1 - 8
• 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.

Dear Parents of All Souls Catholic School,

If you did not use the invitation that I sent you to enable your account on Track It Forward, please go to the website and make sure that all of the information requested for your account is completed. When we approve hours, we look for your Oldest Child's Name (Last, First) and their Grade (Kindergarten or #). Without this information it will be impossible to track who has completed their service hours.

We will only credit the families that have completed all fields. Please use the link to the website below, to ensure that all identifying information has been submitted.

Sincerely,

Joseph Ryan - Principal

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 Parents and Guardians,

Please find below a link to the file that contains all of the phots that Mr. Pineda took during the First Trimester Awards Ceremony.

Thank you Mr. Pineda.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Carmen Perlas for her tireless efforts to prepare our students for this year's Christmas Program. I also want to thank the Classroom Teachers for their efforts and hard work in working with Mrs. Carmen Perlas and providing extra practice and guidance as needed. Lastly, I want to thank the students for putting ther whole heart and sole into last Wednesday's performance.

This year's Christmas Program was a success through the collective efforts of so many!

Dear All Souls Catholic School Parents and Guardians,

Below is a link to a file that contains all of the photos that Mr. Pineda took during the Christmas Program!

Thank you Mr. Pineda

60.7% of the students at All Souls Catholic Schools scored at or above the Archdiocesan Benchmark of 65 PR.

56.6% of the students at All Souls Catholic School scored at or above the Archdiocesan Benchmark of 65 PR.

• Dismissal @ 12:00 PM
• Faculty Meeting

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
• School Board Meeting
• Finance Committee Only @ 5:30 PM in the School Office
• Whole School Board General Meeting @ 6:00 PM in the Technology Room

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
  

• Dismissal @ 3:00 PM
• Faith Family Activity @ 2:00 PM
• 7th Grade Confirmation Meeting @ 6:00 PM

• Dismissal @ 11:00 AM
• NO EXTENDED CARE
• School Mass @ 8:00 AM
• 8th Grade Readers arrive by 7:50 AM
• All students meet their teachers in the Church
• Classroom Christmas Parties - See Schedule & Link above
• Enjoy your Christmas Break!

• Dismissal @ 2:00 PM
• Classes Resume

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.