THE SHEPHERD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
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ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD GUIDANCE FOR THE WEEK AHEAD
EACH WEEK THE ST. COLUMBA SHEPHERD provides all the information you need to know and links to things that you might need to cross off your list. Stay organized by reading it every week and making sure that you add events and deadlines to your calendar!
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DATES TO REMEMBER 10/5 - Class Pictures & Preschoolers who don’t attend on Thurs 10/6 - Individual School Pictures 10/7 - School Mass in Gym - 2nd Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 10/8 - Preschool Pictures th 10/8 - 5 Grade Field Trip to Mesa Verde 10/13 - Living Rosary - 2:15 10/14 - School Mass in Gym - 3rd Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 10/15 - Reunification Drill - Date Change - 2:45 - More Info to Come 10/16 - Middle School Dance - 6:30-8:30 10/17 - Preschool Open House - 11:00-1:00 10/21 - School Mass in Gym - 1st Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 10/22 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/23 - No School - End of 1st Quarter - Teacher PD/Workday 10/28 - School Mass in Gym - Staff Leading Liturgy - 8:15 10/30 - Halloween Celebrations - More Info to Come 11/4 - School Mass - 8th Grade Leading Liturgy 11/5 - Prayer & Praise Assembly & 1st Qtr Honor Roll - 8:15 11/11 - School Mass - Veterans Mass - 5th Grade Leading Liturgy - 8:15 11/11 - School walk to Veterans Parade following Mass 11/15-11/20 - Ignatius Book Fair 11/18 - Thanksgiving Food Collection 11/18 - School Mass - Kindergarten Leading Mass 11/19 - Save the Date - Thanksgiving Lunch - More Info to Come 11/23-11/27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break WWW.STCOLUMBASCHOOLDURANGO.ORG
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Crossing Guards Needed!! Dear St. Columba School Parents, Thank you to our faithful crossing guard volunteers! Because of their presence each morning and afternoon, I have seen a real improvement in driver and student safety. When you pass them on the street, please thank them and keep them in your prayers, grateful for their service. We need at least 8 more volunteers to fill all of our time slots. We have shared this need several times, and it remains unmet, and we are counting on you. Our school simply cannot fully function without your help. Keeping our children safe is part of how we educate them in a safe, healthy, happy, and holy environment, and like the Body of Christ, our school community depends on each member sharing their gifts. Please pray about this call to serve. You can give as much or as little time as you're able. Even one shift, one day a week, makes a difference. It simply means arriving a few minutes early for dropoff or staying a few minutes after pick-up. Shifts: Monday–Friday, 7:40–8:00 am and 2:55–3:15 pm If you can commit to a time, please call the front office to receive a training packet and schedule a brief morning or afternoon meeting with me. With gratitude, Mr. Chick
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St. Columba School 25-26 Annual Report
Dear St. Columba School Community,
Thank you for all you have done to support St. Columba this past year. Every bit of our school's growth and progress comes from the generosity, prayer, and partnership of our families, parishioners, and friends. I am pleased to share our 2025–2026 Annual Report. It includes our financial information along with updates on the improvements and progress made across the school this year. Please take a few minutes to read it here: 2025–2026 St. Columba Annual Report I welcome your questions and comments. Please feel free to email me directly or reach out to set up a time to talk about the report or the needs and hopes we have for our school going forward. In Christ, Mr. Chick
Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/teacher conferences will be help on Thursday, October 23rd. It is very important that all families schedule a time to meet with your student's teacher and a time will be assigned to anyone who doesn't sign up by Monday, October 20th. Preschool and 5th grade families, please make sure to read the notes at the top of your sign-ups.
Preschool Kindergarten - Ms. Garcia First Grade - Mrs. Scott/Mrs. Woods Second Grade - Mrs. Robertson Third Grade - Mrs. Taylor Fourth Grade - Mrs. Jones 5th Grade ELA - Mrs. May 5th Grade ELA - Mrs. Quick Sixth Grade - Mrs. Nakamoto Seventh Grade - Ms. Hasson Eighth Grade - Mrs. May-Ostendorp Art - Mrs. McMillen Music - Mrs. Stuard Tech Literacy - Mrs. Ashbrook PE - Coach Rifilato - Will be out of town