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We are proud to be voted the Best Private Kindergarten – 8th grade school in Santa Barbara!

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We had fun with our 3rd Annual Spin with Limb. We want to thank all of the participants as well as Goleta Valley Athletic Club for their support! Get ready for next year! 

  

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St. Raphael School offers a rigorous learning environment with the integration of technology.

 

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We want to thank everyone that attended and supported our auction. A special thank you to our business sponsors: Boone Graphics, David and Louise Borgatello, Fess Parker Winery, Jensen Audio Visual and MarBorg Industries


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For the 3rd year in a row St. Raphael School students made over 1,500 Valentine's Day cards for our troops! God Bless America!


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St. Raphael Boys Varsity takes 1st Place at 2013 Christian League Tourney by defeating Laguna Blanca 56-28


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Welcome to St. Raphael School!

We have students from preschool-8th grade! Our school is located in northern Santa Barbara.



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A Catholic Education

A Catholic Education is an advantage for life. 

Contact the school for more information on the amazing education St. Raphael School offers.

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Welcome to St. Raphael School

State-of-the-Art Technology! 

At St. Raphael School, technology is integrated into all content areas. 

Students work on laptops and each grade has 8 iPads!

All are welcome!

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Newsletter May 20, 2013

 

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Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,

            Last week, our entire student body had the honor of watching two of their friends join the Catholic Church in the sacrament of baptism.  It was a beautiful Mass where Father Bruce talked about the great command that Jesus gave to us all: To love one another.  This was the prefect Gospel to welcome Tobin and Tessa into the Church as our brother and sister in Christ.  The students were amazed when Father Bruce told them that we have over a billion brothers and sisters throughout the world -- all of the baptized Catholics! What a privilege and thrill to have our student body witness the sacrament of baptism…welcome to our family, Tobin and Tessa!

            Last Wednesday, we had our Athletic Banquet.  There were over 285 people in attendance as we honored our student athletes who have represented our school this year on the court and the field.  We are so proud of our student athletes and also want to thank our coaches and athletic directors for their dedication to our sports program.  Go, Chargers!

            Tuesday is our annual Spring Sing in the Parish Hall. The performance will begin at 6:00 pm sharp! All of the classes have been working hard for their special performances. The Spring Sing will be followed by the junior high’s play and performance of Munchkin Mediation: Conflict Resolution in OZ!

            Please remember that Monday, May 27th we do not have school in honor of Memorial Day.  It’s a great time to remember all of our military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedom of living in the United States.  God Bless America!

Important Dates:

May 20: Jeans for Jesus.

May 21: Spring Sing at 6:00 pm followed by our junior high play/musical.

May 24: Field Day and Jog-a-Thon prize rally.

May 27: No school for Memorial Day.

May 28: School Board Meeting at 5:30.

May 29: May Crowning at 10:00 am in the church followed by our final SLE awards assembly. 

May 31: I Raphael chalk drawing from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.

June 5: Graduation Mass at 10:00 am.  Graduation at 6:00 pm.

June 10: Jeans for Jesus. Executive Board Meeting 6:00 pm.

June 13: Awards Assembly at 10:00 am in the church.  Noon Dismissal for our last day of school. 

In Mary’s Love,
Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal

3rd joyful mystery – The Nativity of Jesus in Bethlehem  

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them: "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger". (Luke 2:6-12)

Infant Jesus in the manger. Mary, Joseph and the shepherds adore Him. Let us also adore Christ, the Son of God, in the silence of our soul and from the depth of our heart. Let us ask Mary to make us love Jesus more, and also the gift of poverty of spirit.

Our Father…10 Hail Marys…Glory Be…The Fatima Prayer

 

 

St. Raphael, Pray for Us!

 

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Newsletter May 6, 2013

 

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Dear St. Raphael School Families and Friends,

Welcome to the month of May!  The month of May is the month that has been especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady. It is the occasion for a tribute of faith and love where Catholics in every part of the world celebrate Mary.  The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of the Church and therefore the example, as well as the guide and inspiration, of everyone who seeks to be the servant of God and the obedient agent of the promptings of the Holy Spirit.  Throughout this month, we encourage you to pray the rosary as a family.  The joyful mysteries will be included in the newsletter to help you with this wonderful way to pray together.   Each day, our entire student body will pray a decade of the rosary.

Tomorrow is National Teacher Day!   We will be celebrating our teachers during this week for their dedication and love that they show to all of our students.  Please remember to send in a flower for your child’s teacher on Wednesday so she will have a beautiful bouquet of flowers as unique and special as her class!  The flower can be as simple as one cut from your garden at home. 

Thank you, to all who attended our Carriage Museum event last Friday.  It is always a fantastic celebration of our community where we are able to kick back and relax a little during the evening. 

This Friday is our Jog-a-Thon!  KinderKlasse and Kindergarten kick off the morning by running from 9:30-10:00 am.  First through Third grade will run from 10:05-10:35 am, followed by Fourth and Fifth grade from 10:40-11:10 am.  We will end the day with Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade running from 11:15-11:45 am.  We hope to see you out there cheering our students on as they run for our school!

            Please remember that we do not have school on Friday, May 17th for a teacher in-service.  The teachers will once again be working with the Common Core State Standards with a focus on English Language Arts and infusing Catholic Identity throughout the lessons.  The shift to the CCSS is exciting.  

Important Dates:

May 8: Teacher luncheon.  Send in a flower for your child’s teacher.  Jog-a-Thon pledge sheets are due.

May 10: Jog-a-Thon

May 11: First Holy Communion.

May 14: School Mass at 10:00 am.

May 16: Jog-a-Thon money is due. 

May 17: No school for teacher in-service.

May 21: Spring Sing at 6:00 pm followed by our junior high play/musical.

May 24: Field Day and Jog-a-Thon prize rally.

May 27: No school for Memorial Day.

May 28: School Board Meeting at 5:30.

May 29: May Crowning at 10:00 am in the church. 

In Mary’s Love,
Ms. Michelle Limb, Principal

1st joyful mystery - The Annunciation of the Angel to Mary

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said: "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women". And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her:" Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest"... And Mary said:" Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word". And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1,26-38)

Oh Mary with Your "yes" You have opened heaven's ways, You have achieved the will of the Father. You will be blessed forever: Your intercession is heard in Heaven, because You have accepted God's plan. Let us pray that we can say "yes" to the Father in every instance He asks it of us. Mary, help us to be humble and obedient to God's will.

Our Father…10 Hail Mary’s…Glory Be…The Fatima Prayer

 

St. Raphael, Pray for Us!

 

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Five of our current teachers are St. Raphael graduates!

  • Jo Bittner - Preschool Director
  • Aana Strickler - Kindergarten Teacher
  • Jodi Waples - Second Grade Teacher
  • Lisette Williford - Seventh Grade Teacher
  • Joni Galvan - Eighth Grade Teacher

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St. Raphael School
160 St. Joseph St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone: 805.967.2115
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SR_Emblem-150hSt. Raphael School was founded when God answered a Daughter of Charity’s prayer.  To this day, our mission is consistent with that of our founding Sisters: to educate all children in preschool through eighth grade in mind, body and spirit by imparting the values of Jesus through a rigorous curriculum, devoted faculty and an actively involved parent community.

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