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October 8, 2013
Sacred Heart fifth grader
raises $30,000 for cystic fibrosis
Queen of Apostles student council members (front, l-r) Klaryssa Yap, Joshua Joseph, Pastor,
Father Thuc Si Ho, Erik Simeon, Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, John Lahey and Anna Wymbs.
Queen of Apostles students usher in
new school year prayerfully
The first school Mass of the 2013-2014
year at Queen of Apostles School, San
Jose, took place Sept. 13, celebrated by
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath with new
pastor Father Thuc Si Ho, themed to
“Together We Walk In Jesus’ Footsteps.”
Representatives from each class
presented their promises to follow in
Jesus’ footsteps. This year celebrates the
school’s 50th anniversary. This year’s
Student Council was commissioned
during the Mass.
John Lahey, Student Council Vice
President, asked students to pray to
Jesus to show one another how to live
faithfully, hope joyfully and love courageously, and that Jesus open their minds
and hearts to all that is good, true and
beautiful.
Christian Jones, Student Council
Treasurer, asked for God’s guidance for
the Student Council as they lead and
model the school-wide Learning Expectations. Readings for the Mass reminded
students to care for one another and to
act as friends of Jesus.
Students cheer for Family Groups Day
at St. Lucy School
peace through anti-bullying, and to
encourage bystanders to stop bad behavior.
The Family Groups also worked on
peace and anti-bully posters which
are displayed throughout the school.
Principal Sue Grover said, “One of my
favorite moments is watching eighth
graders working side by side with
their family groups. They really model
family!”
When Sam Nash, 10-year-old student in fifth grade at Sacred Heart
School, Saratoga told his parents he
wanted to run 20 miles in 30 days to
contribute to the Elizabeth Nash Foundation, they were proud. “We were
very supportive of his decision,” said
Patrick Nash, Sam’s father.
The Elizabeth Nash Foundation has
been close to Sam’s heart, since it was
started by his family in memory of his
aunt Elizabeth Nash who died of cystic
fibrosis days before he was born.
With his family’s encouragement,
Sam began his journey on June 1 with
a goal of earning $2,000 and started
running after school and soccer practice one mile per day. “It was not easy
at the beginning,” said Carolyn Nash,
Sam’s mother.
He ran at the local high school
tracks, Los Gatos trail, and around his
neighborhood tracking his distance.
Checks began to arrive from friends
and family. His running got better and
word spread. His story was depicted
in local newspapers. By the end of the
month he had ran 30 miles and raised
$30,000.
Sam’s father said, “Carolyn and I are
very proud of his accomplishment. We
never dreamed he could make this kind
of impact at this young age.”
Sam said, “I started because my
parents were doing work for the foundation and I wanted to help. I felt good
about running; my sister ran with me
once, too. I liked that I became a better
runner and that I could raise money.”
Sacred Heart Principal Thomas Pulchny added, “I am so proud of Sam’s
tremendous effort. He truly is a vivid
example of our school’s theme to create
a Ripple Effect of Kindness throughout
our community. The ripple effect of
his efforts have already touched, inspired and changed many lives.”
The Elizabeth Nash foundation
funds scholarships and research for the
cure of cystic fibrosis. Visit www.nashfoundation.org for more information.
St. Leo the Great School hosts annual sock hop
St. Lucy eighth grader MacKenzy Jaques
with kindergartener Madeleine McGraw
Cheers erupted at the daily studentled morning assembly at St. Lucy
School (Campbell) when Principal
Sue Grover announced it was the first
Family Groups Day of the year. A
Family Group consists of one student
from each grade, from K-8. They meet
monthly during the school day and are
led by the eighth grader.
Students walked to their designated
Family Group Day meeting after recess.
The school theme, “We Journey Together in Faith, Knowledge, and Service,”
was incorporated into the activity
focusing on peace and anti-bullying.
Each eighth grade Family Group
leader wrote their own prayers as well
as designed and led an activity. These
activities are designed to promote
Sam Nash ran and raised funds.
St. Leo School sixth graders Ellen Veargason, Sarah Ungerer and Chloe Kenrow.
St. Leo the Great School, San Jose,
held its annual sock hop on the school
campus, hosted by the fourth grade
class with support from the second
grade, and was open to the school, parish and community. School neighbors
and local businesses were also invited.
It was attended by over 800 school
families and community members and
featured an old time soda shop with
red bar stools, a photo booth, a Hula
Hoop contest, a collection of cars from
the 50’s, a best-dressed contest, and a
kissing booth.
Adults and children danced on the
black and white checkerboard dance
floor to music from the 1950’s. Dynamic
Sound and Lighting donated decorations for the event which is sponsored
by the PTG.
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