Reminder
Monday, October 27 is a Minimum Day. Dismissal is at 12:30pm.

Mandatory Parents Meeting
“Digital Kids: Safe, Smart and Responsible” will be presented by Common Sense Media. Learn about the influence of media on how your kids think, feel, act, socialize, and make decisions! Get practical tips on what to do about it! (click here)
Please mark this date since at least one parent from each family MUST attend. If at least one parent cannot attend, please contact Sr. Marilyn.

Confirmation
We have just been notified by the Archdiocese that the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Bill Justice, on Saturday, May 9, at 10:30. Please mark your calendars!

St. Cecilia School 2008-2009 Yearbook
Capture those memories that last a life time! All yearbooks must be pre-ordered. (Click here) for the order form. Just complete the form, print it, and enclose it in an envelope (marked “Yearbook”) with $15.00. All orders are due orders are due by Friday, November 7.

Yearbook Pictures
Please send in pictures of any school event for the 2008-2009 School Yearbook. We would like to include as many students and events as possible in the yearbook. We especially need pictures of athletic events. Please send pictures to: Yearbook Staff--Grade 8 Room 14. We will be collecting pictures through the end of January.

SC Screamer
The staff of the SC SCREAMER is pleased to invite you to now read the school newspaper on-line! (Click here) to download the latest edition of the SC SCREAMER. There are activity pages to print for puzzle and coloring fun. The SCS will be published 5 times this year! To submit a digital photograph for the school newspaper, attach it to an email that includes your name, grade, and room number, and send it to scscreamer@yahoo.com. No names will be attached to photographs, and not all photographs will make it into the newspaper, but we will include all that we can.

Scrip!
Orders received:
October 16: 11 orders
October 9: 11 orders
October 2: 15 orders
Please visit www.escrip.com to register or renew your grocery cards and earn contributions for our school. Contributions can also be earned at by shopping at selected retailers and dining at participating restaurants.
To order Scrip please (click here!)

Mothers' Club News
Click here for an October update from Trisha Brown, Mothers’ Club president!

Mothers' Club Winter Brunch
The Mothers’ Club Annual Winter Champagne Brunch will be on Sunday December 7, 2008, at the Olympic Club. Take time out to enjoy this special event with your friends.

Box Tops
Remember, Friday, October 24, is the last day to turn in those Box Tops for the contest! The class that turns in the most Box Tops wins a free dress day for the entire class! Please send them to school with your child in a plastic baggie with your child’s grade and classroom noted.

Spirit Items
Did you see those cute new SC t-shirts at games or the Festival? If you haven’t seen them yet, (Click here) to check out the “SC Spirit Items” page on the school website. We’ve added pictures of the items, with sizing tips. You can order t-shirts, sweatshirts, and shorts now by filling out the order form and sending it to school with a check. Order your items now: Friday, November 7 is a free dress day for those children wearing school colors!

Bookshop West Portal—Friday, October 24 - Monday, October 27
For four days in October, Bookshop West Portal will donate a percentage of sales (15% in cash) to St. Cecilia School. Customers just mention St. Cecilia School when checking out! Note—this School Days promo cannot be combined with other promotions, such as the Bookshop West Portal Frequent Buyer program or the Anniversary Sale.

Birthday Book Club
Thanks to all those who have donated a book to the Birthday Book Club! Our library collection grows with each donation. For a full list of available book titles (Click here).

January Music Concerts
During the month of January we look forward to having our student musicians play for their classmates. Parents, relatives, and friends are invited! (Click here) for the concert schedule.

Thank You!
Thank you everyone for all your hard work before, during and after the Festival. The volunteer response was tremendous, and we couldn’t have done it without you! (Click here) to see the complete list of thank yous to our many helpers and donors and all the winners of Festival Raffle Prizes.

And now the fun part...
Today, we are sending home free dresses passes to all Booth Chairs and each adult that worked three shifts at the festival. We appreciate your time and dedication to making this year's festival such a great success!

Red Kite Gala Event
The Joanne Pang Foundation will honor Dr. Jordan Wilbur with the First Annual Red Kite Gala “Life Saver Award”, at the at the Irish Culture Center, in San Francisco, on Saturday, November 22. Dr. Jordan Wilbur is widely recognized as a pioneer in pediatric cancer treatment. For more information (click here).

CYO Cross Country Meet
Sunday, November 2, Polo Fields, Golden Gate Park (Click here) for info for participants and spectators!

Boys’ Basketball: Try Out Selection Dates and Time
Parents and Coaches (Click here) for player/team selection dates and times.

Junipero Serra Playground
Come celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Junipero Serra Playground and Clubhouse--300 Stonecrest Drive (one block south of Winston). Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25, 11:00-1:00. FREE games, arts & crafts, live music...It should be a wonderful family celebration! Bring your friends and come enjoy your new park. Questions: contact Lisa Napoli at lisanapoli@sbcglobal.net