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	Picture day is this Tuesday. Please make sure all forms and checks are turned into the office by tomorrow. This Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 the school will gather together for the once a year Evensong service for the Day School students and their families. I personally request that all families attend to show our appreciation to the church for their outreach support to CCDS and to share in celebrating the underlying Christian values fundamental to CCDS. The service will last about 30 minutes. Students are to wear their dress uniforms. Each class will enter the church behind their class banners. The children will offer a vocal performance during the middle of the service. I think the following prayer sums up the spirit of the service. It is one of my favorite prayers. O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest and peace at the last. Amen Shifting gears a bit as I move on to the next subject, all boys in grades 3rd – 6th should be wearing black belts with their uniforms. In second grade, belts are optional and we recognize the difficulties of dealing with belts for the JK, K and 1st graders and therefore do not require them in those grades. Thank you for your help with this. This week I look forward to meeting with the 3rd grade parents Friday’s coffee.

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	This year the Sparks Program is being fully implemented for the PE curriculum kindergarten through 6th grade. This program was developed at San Diego State and is used throughout San Diego Schools including Coronado Village School. The program has three important parts. Two of those parts are related to the structure of each lesson. The lessons begin with warm up activities and then move into the second phase of playing a game that teaches skills, good sportsmanship and teamwork. The third part of the program is called My Personnel Best. About once every six to eight weeks, each student runs through a series of skills such as pull-ups, sit ups etc. The goal is to beat their own last assessment, not their neighbor’s scores. The program is designed to build each child’s strength and fitness. (Of course they can always practice at home too.) Mrs. Duryea has gone through the Sparks training, and she spent the first three PE periods introducing the program to the students. Mrs. Duryea is starting her thirteenth year at CCDS. With her experience, training, and enthusiasm this should be a great year for PE and the kids!

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	AFTER SCHOOL CARE HALLOWEEN CRAFT DAY FRIDAY, OCT. 8TH Please join us in After School Care on Friday, October 8th from 2:55 – 4:30 pm. We will be making Halloween necklaces and cards. All students are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Students already signed up for after school care are free. Cost is $20.00 for students coming just for Halloween Craft Day, payable to CCDS. Please RSVP – 435-6393. !! SAVE THE DATE !! CCDS Golf Tournament Friday, November 5

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	MUSICAL NOTES Teachers’ note: Music Program Year 3, week 10-1. CD 2 TRK 1. Script p. 79. The composer of the week is Béla Bartók (1881-1945). The feature composition is Sonatina 1. Bagpipers: Molto moderato 2. Bear Dance: Moderato 3. Finale: Allegro vivace.

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	COMPUTER - Mondays 2:55 - 3:25 pm BATON - Mondays 3:00 - 3:45 pm DRAMA - Tuesdays 2:55 - 3:25 pm For Tuesday, October 5 please memorize lines. The Drama Club play “Pippi Longstocking,” will be performed November 17th. It is a 2-act play for 6 people and is being performed by 5th and 6th graders. Three to four extra players may be recruited later on to take the non-speaking roles of classmates of Tommy and Annika. Mrs. Vernetti and Mrs. Kennelly are working with the students as generous volunteers.                CHOIR - Thursdays 2:55-3:25 pm MAD SCIENCE CLUB We will have Mad Science beginning January 19 for four weeks.

	........ VIRTUE FOR OCTOBER IS FAITH
	Spiritual Nurture                      The theme for this week is listening to God; following God’s call. “I will bless you and make your descendants a great nation.” Genesis 12:2. The chapel lesson will be presented by 5th Grade on Thursday, October 7.

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	Yes – our main fund raiser for the school will be upon us before we know it. Save the date and get involved. Silent Auction, Live Auction, Champagne Reception, wonderful food and yes – Golf! The Golden Ticket will return this year! SPONSORSHIP AND UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES 2010 *Principal Sponsor KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE KOOP GROUP Kathy Koop, Allison Koop-Rice and Karrie Koop-Gilby Wine Party ( Kick Off ) – generously hosted and sponsored by Joe and Caylee Pinsonneault OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE **Champagne Reception and auction viewing sponsor - $4,000 Acknowledgment and prominent recognition on invitations and auction program Foursome for golf Priority dinner seating for eight Tee sign Premier bottle of Champagne at table Full page ad in auction program Premier Sponsor - $1600 Foursome for golf, priority seating for eight, tee sign Silver Sponsor - $1100 Priority seating and golf for four, tee sign Driving Range - $800 You provide a banner of your company to be displayed on driving range, and your company name mentioned in acknowledgment letter sent to each golfer. Drink Cart - $500 (two carts) Your name on the golfer drink cart. Tee Sponsor - $250 (no limit) Your name prominently displayed on a sign at one of the tee boxes. Individual Player ( includes lunch, dinner and golf ) - $195 Dinner only - $60 UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Golfer Gifts - $1500 Centerpieces - $1000 Artwork Framing - $750 Postage - $350 – Joe and Caylee Pinsonneault Golf prizes - $400 Teacher dinners - $600 Designer bag for auction - $300 (or in kind) All sponsors and underwriters are prominently recognized in the evenings printed program. Please contact Jackie Scotchmer 619 573 8224 jackie@constellationproperty.com or Scott Grimes 619 871 4282 scott@parklifeproperties.com for more information. ** This sponsorship helps offset general operational costs of the event. Looking for silent auction items!! Vacations, jewelry, sporting goods etc – please contact Tami Woods at twoods@san.rr.com Class Live Auction Items – please start thinking and putting packages together. JK to 2nd grade please contact Cary Gould at jgould@san.rr.com and 3rd to 6th grades please contact Stephanie Wilbur at awilbur@san.rr.com