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March 10, 2010

“Let Me Be As Christ To You”

I have heard it said that the key ingredient to success is enthusiasm. If that is true, we are sure to have a highly successful gala night! Thank you so much for all of the time, talent and treasure shared by so many of you so enthusiastically! If you have not yet had a chance to be involved, keep reading-opportunities abound.

There are approximately 50 tickets remaining for Opening Night! This is our school's biggest fundraiser! Please join us for a wonderful evening filled with fun, beautiful art, friends and exceptional dining. I hope to see all of you there! Please visit www.sjagala.org to purchase your tickets. For any questions, please contact Doreen Smillie, Kristian Keeney or Kimberly Caccavo.

10 days to the Gallery Opening Night! Please join us March 20th for a fantastic night! Local radio personality and auctioneer Scott Kaplan will preside over the fast paced bidding action. A recent donation from Oceania Cruises includes a very special 14 day cruise departing November 10 from Venice, Italy and sailing the Croatian, Italian and Spanish coasts. This is a luxury cruise for two valued at over $25,000 and will be available during the Live Auction. Please visit our web site for ticket purchases and other Live Auction highlights at www.sjagala.org .

Man's best friend...puppy breath...wet nose...adorable, soft and cuddly. A special puppy will debut at Opening Night! What a wonderful addition to any family! Attend the Gallery and join the bidding during the Live Auction!

Cross the Border! Cross class borders and bid on Class Packages and Class Art beyond your child's class. This year's Class Packages and Class Art have been designed for everyone and are not personalized or class specific. Class Packages and Class Art are on display now in the office. Please click on our flyer below for additional information.

Flyers went home in classroom folders this week regarding this year's Annual Gala Appeal. We will be raising funds to enhance our campus security. Also, a flyer went home regarding a special furry guest that will be at the Gala. These information flyers are also on our website this week.

Gala raffle tickets are now available! All proceeds benefit your children. See the flyer to find out how your child can get Free Dress! Get your tickets now at www.sjagala.org or contact Christine Denny or Shannon Kotnik.

FREE TUITION: Purchase a chance to win a free year of tuition (or the $5155 cash equivalent)! Tickets are $75 each or 3 for $200.
INSTANT WINE CELLAR: 20 rare / interesting / delicious bottles of wine may be yours with the purchase of a raffle ticket. Tickets are $50 each.

We are thrilled to announce that we have received underwriting for some may-jah prizes for raffle ticket sales!

Top class participation earns a SWIRLS party with delicious yogurt and toppings for all. A raffle ticket purchased by the family earns credit for *all* grades in which that family has kids. This is a super-desirable prize that can only be earned with some hard work, so start selling!

Top individual seller earns a $200 cash prize. Must sell a minimum of ten tickets to qualify. Please make sure the seller's name is on the back of the ticket stub or indicated in the memo section of the check / paypal payment so we can tally up sales made.

We have plenty of shifts open where your sales guy or gal can refine their sales skills and work towards these prizes. ONLY SALES MADE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19 will qualify, so get your orders in before the Gala. Thank you, Christine Denny.

Thank you to Dr. William W. Heidbrink, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California Irvine, for presenting an amazing Electricity Assembly to grades 3-8 in the parish hall yesterday. What an opportunity for our students! Please ask your children about this assembly and the experiments demonstrated. Thank you to Lori Mendes for arranging this for the academy.

FREE Kid's Safety Workshop: Thank you to Joanne Costello for this information. There will be a FREE kid's safety workshop that will take place on Friday, March 26th, at North County Martial Arts in La Costa. They will have fingerprinting and a Sheriff's department representative available from 4:30-5:30. The course will be from 5:30-6:30 and the karate instructors will offer tips and advice for kids to get out of potentially harmful situations, as well as teach kids a few self defense moves. Parents must attend with their children. The studio (North County Martial Arts) is in La Costa at the intersection of El Camino and La Costa near the Tuesday Morning. Anyone who is interested or has questions can call Joanne at 858-382-2959 or the studio at 760-634-3357, ask for Crystal.

Mrs. Claire McDonald, long time SJA parent and coordinator of the parish altar servers, will be hosting a small gathering (hot chocolate and donuts) for the altar servers this Friday, March12th, immediately following 8:00 Mass. This is another wonderful St. James Academy tradition to recognize our student altar servers on or near the birthday of St. John Berchmans, the patron saint of altar serving.

The 2010 North County Parochial School Track Meet will be held on Saturday, March 27th at Cathedral Catholic High School. Registration forms are on-line. Registration form and fee are due back this Friday, March 12th. Please make sure to read the supplemental information regarding the Track Meet on the flier at the bottom of this newsletter.

Students, parents, parishioners, family members and friends are all welcome to join us for "Catholic Schools Night" with the San Diego Padres on Friday, April 16th at Petco Park. Tickets are $9.00 each for Upper Infield Reserved seating. See the flyer online. Ticket orders are due back this Friday, March 12th. Questions? Please contact Sherry Sims.

Please take a moment to read the information on our website regarding the San Diego Science Festival. Thank you to Mrs. Pat Paluso for keeping our Jr. High families up to date with this information.

From Ki's Lunch Program: Ki's has had numerous questions about paying with checks. They are happy to accept checks. However, the checks must be to Ki's BEFORE you wish to shop. They will then add the money to your in-store credit so you can shop. This way you can avoid the $.50 charge that is added by the credit card authorization company each time you use your credit card.
You must mail your check to:
Ki's School Lunches
2591 S. Highway 101
Cardiff, CA 92007

Tomorrow is the last day for the current session of Academic Chess. New Academic Chess flyers are online for the final session of the year beginning next Thursday, March 18th.

We have a new Box Top form on our website for March. What a fun way to earn points/cash for our school. Thank you for supporting this program.

Please see the Legoland flyer on our website. On Saturday, May 1st, admittance for only $15.00 per ticket to enjoy all the rides and attractions, with an 8:00 pm fireworks display and park hours extended from 5 to 9 pm!

Lost and Found drawers are overflowing! Items will be removed at the end of this week and sent to uniform recycle.

Please support our wonderful St. James Parish community tradition and join us this Friday for the Lenten Friday Fish Feast. Reservation forms are online or in the school office.

Just a reminder to push your clocks ahead this Saturday night.

There is free dress (to include 'some wearing of the green') next Wednesday, March 17th in honor of St. Patrick's Day. If you have questions regarding appropriate dress, please refer to your calendar handbook or the handbook on our website.

Please join us for Mass this Friday, March 5th as the 3rd grade assists with the Liturgy.

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