Adopt-A-Family Holiday Shopping

Please keep these families, and their needs, in mind as you go about your Holiday shopping. A Sign-up Genius form http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e45a9a622aa8-adoptafamily, contains the specific item requests from each of the families. If you see something that you would like to help out with, just mark off the item. Or, if you'd rather not shop, every one of these families would benefit greatly from gift cards. You can drop off your wrapped items and gift cards anytime through December 16th in the school office. All donations are tax-deducible, so please grab your receipt from the school office as well.

Family # 1

Family of four living in a one-bedroom apartment in San Mateo. Husband recently lost his job and working. Family struggling as mom recently gave birth to a baby boy. Mom struggled with diabetes during pregnancy and is now having a hard time eating healthy because healthy food is so expensive. Family would benefit from gift card for basic necessities. Target, Safeway, Sears, and a Chevron gas card would be helpful. Likes Trader Joes and spending time at the movies with husband.

∑ Mom: clothing size XL, requesting rain boots size 10, pajamas and slippers. Soft blanket for bed and toiletries for bathroom.

∑ Dad: Men’s size large clothing. Gift certificate to Ace Hardware. Would like Obsession cologne.

∑ Boy: 5 year-old boy. Loves super heroes. Ninja turtles, batman, Spiderman. Needs size 2 shoes. Likes converse and DC shoes. Loves to shop at Talbots in San Mateo.

∑ Baby boy: needs 12 month boy clothes, size 4 diapers and wipes. Baby toys. Bath toys and soap.

Family #2

Teen mom living in East Palo Alto. Client is a domestic violence victim and struggling as a single parent. Client lives with mom but has a difficult relationship with her mom so as a result of her stress is losing a lot of weight. Mom trying to work but works late at night when daughters are asleep and roommate can watch her daughter. Target, Nordstrom Rack, Pueblo, Home Depot, Starbucks, and an Arco gas card would be helpful. Likes Pluto’s restaurant and Cheesecake Factory.

∑ Mom: size small clothes, size 7 tennis shoes. Needs socks and underwear. Would like grey bath towels. Soft blanket. Slippers.

∑ 2 year old girl: needs winter clothes. Long sleeve onesies (24 months). 3T pants. Socks. Size 9 toddler shoes. Coloring crayons and paper. Bath toys and soaps.

∑ 5 year girl: Loves music. Loves Disney store. Size 6 clothing pants, underwear, and socks. Wants a small TV for bedroom to play DVD’s. Disney princess toys.

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Family #3

Family of 6 living in Redwood City in a 2 bedroom apartment. Family stressed because their rent is increasing and will be paying over $2,500 a month in bills. Children with developmental delays and behavioral problems. Family would benefit from Target, Safeway, Sears, Home Depot and a Shell gas card to pay for necessities.

∑ Mom: Size medium pajamas. Slippers (size 8). Would like make-up and gift certificate to get nails done. Joanne’s for art supplies.

∑ Dad: Needs pants and XL shirts. Would love a tool box to stores tools.

∑ 13 year old girl: Loves shopping with friends. Wants a mountain bike. Wears women’s size medium clothes.

∑ 10 year old boy: Loves Game Stop. Needs baseball equipment. Size large boy’s clothes. Size 2 shoes. Like large Lego sets.

∑ 7 year old girl: size small girl clothes. Size 3 shoes. Sleeping bag and pillow. Warm clothes and pajamas. Loves Disney store. American Girl doll.

∑ 4 year old girl: Size 6 girl clothes. Wants art projects. Kindergarten workbooks. Loves the color purple and play dough.

Family #4

Single mom raising an autistic 3 year old son alone. Mom struggling to pay bills while working at Walgreens. Mom would like gift certificate to Trader Joes, Safeway, Walgreens, and Chevron Gas cards. Likes to take son to Applebee’s and Chili’s.

∑ Mom: silverware, size medium pajamas and slippers. Gift card to mall to go shopping. Mom likes to spend time with son and take him to fun places on weekends.

∑ 3 year old boy- size 5 clothes, socks, size 6 shoes, Pajamas, play dough, toys, likes to play with balls. Bath toys and soaps.

Family #5

Family of 4 isolated and living in an abandoned house until they can afford rent. Family has a lot of animals so finding a place has been difficult. Home owners are trying to evict family but since the owners live out of state they process has been delayed. Mom with multiple medical

conditions that prevent her from working and father working just to pay bills. Family could use gift certificates to cover bills and necessities. Gas card to Shell/ Chevron, gift card to CVS, Sears, Macys, Target.

∑ Mom: gift card to Applebee’s or in and out. Women’s size 8 shoes, warm winter clothes size large. Needs pots and pans. Toiletries. Would love to enroll family in swim lessons but cannot afford to.

∑ Dad: XL clothes, gift certificate to home depot and Ace Hardware. Would like gas card and place to take wife to dinner and a movie.

∑ 7 year old boy: love Camo style clothing and bedding. Size XL in boys clothing. Needs bedding for double bed with pillows and blankets. Size 3 shoes. Loves Legos and games. Trying to save money for paintball gun to play with dad.

∑ 2 year old sister: size 3T clothes. Diapers size 5. Loves to play with toys and go to the park. Soft blanket, dolls. Bath toys and soaps.

Family # 6

Pregnant mom of twin girls who are growing slow and husband does not want mom to keep babies. Husband plans on moving out shortly after twins are born. Mother also has 5 year old son with some developmental delays. Mom with high risk pregnancies and extreme stress at

home. Mom would love gift certificate to help pay bills and necessities. Safeway, Target, Macy’s, Chevron, Shell. Likes any restaurant near East Palo Alto or Menlo Park. When not pregnant enjoy walking to Starbucks and spending time at son’s school.

∑ Mom: size medium clothes, pajamas, socks, underwear. Would love to go somewhere away from home and stay to get away from chaos for a couple of days. Wants a toaster oven, red table clothes and napkins for Christmas. Plates for Christmas. Ikea gift

certificate.

∑ 5 year old boy- size 6 clothes, toys, activities, cars, Legos

∑ Twin girls: baby clothes, newborn diapers, wipes, baby toys, blankets,

Family #7

Family of 5 living in over crowded apartment in redwood city. Mom on dialysis for kidney problems. Family struggling as mom is unable to go to work. Son-15, son-8, daughter-5, baby boy-3 months.

Family #8

Single mom living in a shelter. Pregnant with a baby girl. Mom will be moving into an apartment on December 15th. She needs bedding and blankets for a queen size bed (dark colors), and bedding for baby girl. Would love vanilla scented candles. She needs silverware and plates. She also needs soaps for dishes, laundry, showering, and new born diapers and wipes. The shelter is helping with all major furniture. She just needs basic necessities as she will not be working for 6 weeks after the baby is born.

Family #9

Family living in shared house in San Mateo. Family living in 1 bedroom studio in San Mateo. House is chaotic and they can not afford to buy fresh food and vegetables. Family overwhelmed and struggling to cook as living arrangement is chaotic. Grandma taking care of 5 children while husband and daughters work. Grandma-57, grandpa-65, 9 year old girl. single mom-19 year old going to school full time, daughters 4 and 3 months old. Single mom 17 working at McDonald full time. daughter 4 years old.

Family #10

Family of 4 living in half moon bay. Mother just diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Mom not employable at this time. Father working full-time but struggling to pay bills.

∑ Mom: needs xl tops, size 14 pants. Shoes size 10. Nicer clothes to apply for jobs in.

∑ Dad: large shirt, pants 30-34. likes Dickies work clothes, work gloves, hoodies, white tee shirts, 91/2 work boots

∑ family needs toaster over, queen sheets, towels for bath and kitchen.

∑ 8 year old boy: size 10 pants, 8 tops, youth shoes size 3 -toys dinosaurs, sharks, anything military, toys, new helmet, twin bedding

St. Raymond School & Parish

1100 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park

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Includes $30 materials fee for parent workbook, weekly

handouts, use of Love & Logic Library of DVDs or CDs.

This class is open to the public and is appropriate for parents

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Camp Location:

Chris Bradford Stadium

South Drive Mountain View CA 94040

Home of Champions

CIF CENTRAL COAST SECTIONS CHAMPIONS

1981•1983•1995•2001•2013•2015 WEST CATHOLIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE

CHAMPIONS

1979•1981•1982•1983•1989•1992•1993•1999 2002•2003•2004•2011•2012•2013•2014•2015

Dear Parents,

The Saint Francis HS Baseball Camps

provides young baseball players with

the opportunity to learn the

fundamentals of the game and sharpen

their skills. Campers will be learning

from coaches who all have played at

the college or professional level. It is

our goal to provide sound instruction to

immediately improve your son’s skill.

The instruction is based on the most

respected, proven and latest training

concepts. Drills are structured so each

camper enjoys the experience while

learning the game of baseball. The

camp is dedicated and committed to

setting a high standard of improvement.

Baseball is the “greatest game of all”

and my staff and I look forward to

spending time teaching the game we

love.

Sincerely,

Mike Oakland

Saint Francis HS Head Baseball Coach

Physical Education Teacher

[email protected]

(650) 968-1213 ex. 617

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WEDNESDAY HACKERS & HURLERS CAMP

September 23 – December 2

Every Wednesday Night (No Camp on Nov. 25)

5:00 – 6:00pm HACKERS

6:00 – 7:00pm HURLERS

$200 Each or

$350 for both Hacks and Hurlers

HOLIDAY CAMPS

January 2 – 3

Hitting

$60 per session

Session 1 8:30 – 10:00am

Session 2 10:00 – 11:30am

Pitching

$60 per session

Session 1 10:00 – 11:30am

Fielding

$30 per session

Session 1 11:30am – 12:30pm

Registration limited to

24 players per session

Register online:

https://server1.sfhs.com/holidaycamps

Equipment

Proper Baseball attire required

Hitters must bring a personal bat and athletic shoes (batting gloves recommended)

All campers will receive an SF Baseball T-Shirt

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Mike Oakland

Head Coach SFHS 2007-present

Mike Smith

Asst. Coach SFHS 2008-present

Hackers Coordinator

Eric Pini

Pitching Coach SFHS 2007-present

Hurlers Coordinator

Various Members of the

2016 Saint Francis

Varsity Baseball Team

Baseball Training Facility

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• Weekly swing mechanic emphasis

• Independent skill work

• Multiple Hitting Stations

• One-on-One Instruction each session

• Off-Season swing maintenance

Hurlers:

• Arm strengthening program

• Basic/Advanced Pitching mechanics

• Controlling the running game

• Pitcher fielding practice

• Extensive flat ground work

• Radar Gun evaluations

Hitting Session: • Short toss • Tee work • Drill work • Batting practice • Bunting Pitching Session: • Grips • Mound throwing • Fielding • Technique work

• Arm strength program

• Pitching Strategy

Fielding Session:

• Infield/Outfield Throwing

• Middle Infield Play

• Assorted Ground Ball Drills

• Catching Drills