DearSt.IsidoreSchoolFamilies,
Thispastyear,weembracedthepowerfultheme:“DoSmallThingsWithGreatLove.”Inspiredbythe wordsofSt.TeresaofCalcutta,thismessagecalledustorecognizethesacrednessineverydayactsof loveandservice.Whetherinaclassroom,ontheplayground,orwithinthewidercommunity,we witnessedhoweventhesmallestgestures,donewithgreatintention,canreflectChrist’sloveand transformhearts
InalignmentwiththeCatholicChurch’sJubileeYearof2025anditsfocusonHope,wewovethis messageintoourcurriculum,remindingourstudentsthateveryactofkindnessandfaith,nomatter howsmall,isalightofHopeintheworld.
AtSt.IsidoreSchool,weknowthattruegreatnessisoftenfoundnotingrandgestures,butinquiet moments:whenastudentreachesouttohelpaclassmate,ateacherspeaksawordof encouragement,orafamilystepsintoservegenerously.Thesesimpleactionscarrytheweightoflove andleavealastingimpact Lastyear,wechallengedourstudentstorecognizeandembodyChristian virtuesintheirdailylives,helpingthemgrownotonlyinknowledgebutincharacterandcompassion
Ourdedicatedteachersandstaffremainunwaveringintheirmissiontocreateanurturing environmentwherefaith,academicexcellence,andloveforoneanotheraredeeplyconnected. Throughdailylessons,prayer,andserviceopportunities,wecontinuetoguideourstudentstolivewith integrity,humility,andrespect qualitiesthatspeaktotheheartofourmissionandthispastyear’s theme.
Weareespeciallygratefulfortheongoingpartnershipofourfamiliesandparish.Yoursupport, involvement,andexampleoflivingoutyourfaithcontinuetostrengthenthefabricofourschool We arenotjustaschool,weareaChrist-centeredcommunitywhereloveisnotsimplytaught,butlived. Together,weareformingdisciples,youngpeoplewhoaregroundedinfaith,stronginvirtue,and inspiredtoserveothers.
InPrayerandPartnership,
Murray
Fr.MatthewMurray
CarolBender Pastor Principal Matthew
Carol Bender
Your dedication to our school enables each student to discover their talents and reach their full potential.
AtSt.IsidoreSchoolwearecalledtoholinessandexcellenceina CATHOLICenvironmentandcommunityrootedinfaith,hope, andlove.AtSt.IsidoreSchoolwearecalledtoholinessand excellenceinaCATHOLICenvironmentandcommunityrooted infaith,hope,andlove.AtSt.IsidoreSchoolwearecalledto AtSt.IsidoreSchoolwearecalledto holinessandexcellenceinaCatholic environmentandcommunityrootedin faith,hope,andlove.
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SAINTFRANCISDESALES
TEACHEROFTHEYEAR
AWARD
Thisyear,Mrs.JoanieGerberich,alongwith otherteachersintheDioceseofOakland,was recognizedwiththeSaintFrancisdeSales TeachingAwardforheroutstanding contributiontoCatholicEducation.Agifted teacherandspiritualleader,shebringsthe lightofChristintoherclassroomdailythrough prayer,faithintegration,andcompassionate relationships.Knownforhercalmpresence andservantheart,Mrs.Gerberichmodelsthe valuesofSt FrancisdeSaleswithgraceand humility.Herdedicationtoacademic excellence,data-informedinstruction,and commitmenttoourschool’sMission continuestoinspirestudentsandcolleagues alike CongratulationstoMrs Gerberich!
Mrs.Gerberich
EffectiveCatholicElementarySchools NATIONAL STANDARDS& BENCHMARKS
St. Isidore School follows the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS) These standards align with our curriculum and provide a clear framework to ensure school effectiveness in the areas of Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, Operational Vitality, and Governance and Leadership. By adhering to these benchmarks, we
Missionand Catholic Identity
reaffirm our commitment to nurturing holistic student growth spiritually, academically, and socially while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and accountability in line with our Catholic mission. St. Isidore School will begin the next WCEA and WASC self-study process to renew its accreditation in 2027.
Bulldogs! Bulldogs!GO GO
Highlights 2024/2025
In this report, relive the exciting highlights from the 2024 - 2025 school year. Together in Mission, we celebrate our accomplishments in Catholic Identity, Curriculum and Technology, Campus Life, and Facility Improvements.
Faith&Service
Adopted the Education in Virtue program
Faculty and staff participated in three development sessions to further their knowledge of the virtues and learn ways to integrate virtue education seamlessly into their instructional practices and into the school culture
Second Grade Students received their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Grades 3 through 8 attended monthly Adoration
Faith Families completed several servicecentered projects
Father Matthew taught weekly 8th-grade religion
Father Mark taught religion lessons in grades 3 through 5
8th Grade provided daily Lenten reflections
StudentLife
Each grade level received unifying class shirts
Participated in grade-level field trips and traditions such as, the Thanksgiving parade (TK), farm tour (K), tour of downtown Danville (1st), Agape Bread Prayer Service (2nd), Grandparents / Special ns Day (3rd), Sacramento trip, (4th), National Historic ration Day (5th), Stations of the Cross (6th), Marin Headlands and Caritas Creek (8th)
Community&CampusLife
Largest attendance ever at the annual STEAM Night
Hosted assemblies with Dave Nettell book authors bullying
St. Isidore School
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CL A S S
The Class of 2025 spent their final year at St Isidore School embracing the many opportunities that shaped their faith, friendships, and personal growth. Together, they celebrated traditions, created memories, and strengthened the bonds that define our school community
In their exit interviews, our graduates reflected on the experiences that left the most significant impact. They spoke fondly of small math classes in junior high, book clubs, Socratic seminars, and creative projects They valued the meaningful connections built with teachers who guided them along the way.
Equally memorable were the traditions that brought joy and unity: Faith Families,
retreats, Virtue Ceremony, field trips, and the beloved 7th vs 8th grade basketball game.
As the Class of 2025 graduates, they carry with them not only the knowledge gained in the classroom but also the values, traditions, and faith that will continue to guide them. We celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to the bright futures ahead for each of them.
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New Kindergarten gate and landscaping that we were able to pay for in full in the 24/25 budget
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