NEWSLETTER
/Dear Parents and Families,
COLOR RUN FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!
First of all, we are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our Color Run Fundraising Campaign has not only reached its goal but has gone beyond our expectations! What a fantastic achievement, and what a beautiful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together as a community!
Most especially, we want to thank each and every one of you for your joyful collaboration, selfless dedication, and precious time. Whether you helped organize, encouraged our students, contributed to the fundraising, or worked tirelessly behind the scenes, your efforts played an invaluable role in helping us surpass our Color Run goal.
Beyond the funds raised, this experience has shown our students the power of teamwork, generosity, and community spirit. Your example teaches them that when we work together with a shared purpose, wonderful things can happen!
Together, we did it – and even more than we imagined!
Secondly, at Salesian School, we believe that education is not only about academic excellence but also about forming the hearts of our young people to become good Christians and responsible citizens. Following the example of St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello, we strive to teach our children the importance of kindness, compassion, generosity, sharing, and service to others. As part of this mission, our Student Council is sponsoring 3 upcoming community outreach projects: Box of Joy, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Adopt-a-Family. Through these initiatives, we hope to bring happiness, hope, and practical assistance to individual and families in need. These projects are more than opportunities to collect donations. They are meaningful learning experiences that help our students recognize the needs of others, appreciate their own blessings, and discover the joy of giving. We want our children to understand that even small acts of kindness, when offered with love, can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
Box of Joy: Students in TK through 4th Grade will receive a box to fill with gifts for children in developing countries. We are working with Cross Catholic Outreach and St. Joseph’s Shrine in Santa Cruz. The box must be filled and dropped off by Nov. 7, 20262
Second Harvest Food Bank: Each child will receive a shopping bag to fill with non-perishable food items. Monetary donations are accepted. The drive will end on the Friday before Thanksgiving Week.
Adopt-a-Family: After Thanksgiving, students in Grade 5 through 8 will each adopt a family. This project must be completed by Dec. 8, so the donations can be delivered to the warehouse on time.
Thirdly, I read something about Halloween and I would like to share it with you: “All Hallow’ Eve, celebrated on October 31st each year, is more commonly known as Halloween. The two names are interchangeable.
. All Hallows’ eve is the night before All Hallows’ Day, which is toady called all Saints’ Day when we honor the Saints in heaven. This takes place on November 1st each year.
. The day after All Saints’ Day is called All Souls Day, when we pray for the souls in Purgatory who are awaiting entrance to Heaven. This takes place on Nov. 2nd each year,
. These three days – All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween, All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day), and All Souls’ Day – are together called “All Hollows’ Tide.)
. Unlike the secular culture, Christians do not focus on evil spirits, monsters, and pagan or occult practices during All Hallows’ Tide. Rather, this is the time of year when we remember in a special way all those who have died in the grace of God.”
The above text offers us a deeper understanding of Halloween by reminding us of its Christian roots and its connection to the celebration of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
May God bless your families!
With heartfelt appreciation and profound prayer,
Sr. Anna Bùi, FMA
