Although I am at a loss for words that could capture the magnitude of our reality, I am eager to share the enthusiasm of our teachers and staff as our distance learning plan evolves to include our current curriculum. This has never been done before, nor has any educator been prepared for this moment. In concern for, and responsible to, your children, please know we are doing everything we can to provide the best quality in distance learning for as long as this global crisis is in effect. This has been my commitment, and that of our teachers, who are doing amazing work, as they too have the same concerns as all of us for their own families.

These are tough times, but nothing we can’t handle together. My suggestion as a leader, to all other leaders and parents, is to be people of hope and love, as we are all in this together!  If we are really looking around, there are family opportunities to be had. Take the time with your family and find a way to enjoy them and spend quality time with them. These circumstances will end, and we will be better people because of it. Put the worry aside and focus on the things that can be done and with those you love, your family at home. And yes, pray in faith in the truth the Lord is with us, that sooner rather than later we will be able to return to the way of life we all struggle to provide for our children and family.

Prayer for a Pandemic
(A Prayer for the World’s Most Vulnerable)
Cameron Wiggins Belim

May we who are merely inconvenienced
remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors
remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home
remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making the rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close

remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips
remember those that have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market

remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who settle in for a quarantine at home
remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our country,
Let us choose love.

During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,
Let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors.

Amen

Click here to link to Ki’s website

Creating Your User Account

Creating a user account on our website is very similar to any e-commerce website. It requires your name (the parent), address and email account. When you check out it will ask for your credit card information (which is not saved on our website); the address you enter when you create the account should equal the billing address for your credit card, however you do not have to enter your address. If the address is left blank you will be required to enter it each time you use your credit card.

Simply click on “Create New Account” and a new account form will appear. After you have submitted your user information you will log in to the new account.

From here you will add Member accounts for each family member who will participate in our lunch program. For your children use the “Add Student” button, if you are a staff member or you volunteer at the school and would like lunch delivered there use the “Add Staff” button for yourself.

Creating Member Accounts (for ordering)

From your Ordering page you will create a Member account for each family member who will participate in the school lunch program. Use the Add Student button to add a student member, use the Add Staff button to add an adult. Use the pull downs to select your child’s school, grade and/or teacher’s name.

Adding Money to Your Account

From your Ordering page you can also add money to your account and then make your purchases from the account. This feature is especially nice if you have older children who would like to order for themselves, you can put money on the account and they can shop without needing the credit card information in order to check out. From your Ordering page click on “Add money to my account”, a credit card form will appear allowing you to securely enter your credit card information and select the amount of money you would like to put on your Ki’s School Lunches account.

The credit card encryption company charges $.50 each time you make a separate charge, so if you purchase your lunches one at a time they will be $.50 more expensive. If instead you put $50 or $100 on account using this feature (one .$50 charge) then you can buy your lunches one at a time from your Ki’s account without that extra charge.

Paying by Check

You may also pay by check, however we must have the check ahead of you ordering so that we may place the money on your in-store account for you. You may mail the check to us:
Ki’s School Lunches
2591 South Coast Highway 101
Cardiff, CA 92007

Placing an Order

To place an order push the “Place Order” button next to the member name. The school calendar for that member will appear. You may order one lunch at a time, or lunches for the next two months, or anything in between. Once you have selected the entrees for each day simply scroll to the bottom of the calendar page and press the Checkout button (you can also click on another members name if you wish to go to another member and order for them).

Please be sure to continue reading each page and clicking on Checkout until you reach the Print Order page. You will receive a confirmation email stating the food that was ordered if you have correctly completed the checkout process.

Orders need to be placed by 12:00 noon the day before (except for Monday’s orders, we allow you to order up till 11:00 PM Sunday night). The website will allow you to place an order after the cut-off with a Late Fee. The order must be placed online before 8:00 AM (some items must be ordered earlier, for example Salads must be ordered before 6:00 AM). If it is after 8:00 AM your child is welcome to go to our lunch line and receive an “emergency lunch” (specified below). Like any order you will receive an automated email specifying the lunch, and stating the surcharge was added for this service.

Canceling an Order

Canceling an order is as easy as placing an order, and you can cancel an order up to 8:00 AM the day the order is to be delivered (we’re sorry but after that time we cannot give credit). Simply click on the Cancel Order button next to your child’s name. The days you currently have food ordered for will display the entree you selected and there will be a Cancel Order button within that day. When you click on that button a pop-up will appear. Click on OK and the money for that order will be credited to your Ki’s School Lunches account for use on future orders. You will also receive an Order Canceled confirmation email.

Changing an Order

Changing an order can be a bit complicated. If you are changing to an item which is the exact same price OR if you have enough excess money in your account to pay for the change it is as easy as placing an order, and you can change an order up to 8:00 AM the day the order is to be delivered (we’re sorry but after that time we cannot accept changes). Simply click the Change Order button next to your child’s name. The days you currently have food ordered will display the entree you selected and there will be a Change Order button within that day. When you click on that button the Change Order screen will appear. Use the pull-downs to change the order and Click on Submit Changes. The money will be deducted from your in-store account and a record of the transaction will go onto your Account History page.
If you are making a change that will result in additional charges there are two scenarios:
1. If you have enough money in your in-store account the change can be made just like described above.

2. If you do not have enough money you can:

a. Add money to your account using the “Add Money to my Account” button on your Ordering page prior to making the change.

b. Click on Change Order and select the changes. After you click on OK this will cancel your previous order and require you to Checkout and use your credit card to pay for the changes.

Late Lunches Ordered After the Cutoff

We are happy to accept orders placed after the ordering deadline with a “late fee”. If the order is placed before 8:00 AM the day of the lunch you can order online and choose the entree your child will receive, if it is after 8:00 AM your child will receive the “emergency lunch” for the day. Like any order you will receive an automated email specifying the lunch, and stating the surcharge was added for this service.

We LOVE this fun drawing of our Principal, Mr. Sperrazzo.

This was created by a student who said it was a picture of Mr. Sperrazzo smiling!

Let us know what you think!

We have seen an increase in the number of students bringing a cell phone to school each day. Students are using them before school begins and as soon as school gets out walking to carline. This is not a necessity. It is my wish that cell phones not be brought to school, since cell phones cannot be used during the school day. Students may bring a cell phone to school if the student is not returning home or with a carpool, i.e. play date, spending the night at a friend’s house, etc.  In those cases a cell phone must be placed in the front office first thing in the morning upon arrival. For those not in carpools, allowing cell phone use during travel to/from STA is your prerogative but please consider having your child leave their cell phone in the car at morning drop-off, which can be retrieved in the car during afternoon pick-up. If a student is using a cell phone on campus at any time before the end of school, without staff authorization, the phone will be confiscated and a parent must pick up the phone. Thank you for your support.

November is upon us, and it is hard to believe our first quarter of the school year ended on October 30th. Report cards will be sent home on Friday with your child. You will have an opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher next week during our Parent/Teacher Conference week. Your child is to attend the conference with you. Let’s focus during these conferences on the positive strides our students have made during this first quarter, and to address ways we can work together to help our children in areas that they may be struggling. Working together as a TEAM, we can help each STA student reach their full academic potential.

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to our 2018-2019 school year. Our STA faculty and staff are confident we will have a fantastic year. We are busy planning lessons & activities that will challenge our students to grow spiritually, academically and socially.

I would like to thank Mrs. Marcia Jullien-Berg, Mr. Tim, and the many parent and student volunteers who helped with our BACK TO SCHOOL UNIFORM SALE.

Thank you to Mrs. Erin Shetler, Mrs. Josie Lodge and our PTG for organizing the WELCOME BACK COFFEE event for our parents on the first day of school. This was a fun opportunity for new and returning STA parents to meet and build community.

Please join us on Thursday, Sept. 6th for our Back To School Night. We will meet in the church beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to meet the teachers and hear about their classroom expectations. This night is for parents only please. Childcare will be available in the preschool for those who must bring their child(ren).

Welcome back! I hope your family enjoyed  a restful and joyous Easter! The third quarter of this school year concluded yesterday, April 10th. Report cards are coming home with your child(ren) today. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher should you have any questions/concerns with your child’s academic progress. We are jumping right into our fourth quarter and the final 10 weeks of this school year.  There is still quite a bit of academic material to cover, so please help keep your child focused on school.

Our 5th grade students are looking forward to their overnight field trip at the San Diego Maritime Museum / Star of India this week. Our 6th grade students are preparing for their week at 6th Grade Camp. Please keep these students in your prayers for safe travels and a fun learning adventure!

I would like to thank Mrs. Yvette Snyder and the parent volunteers that worked to make our See’s Candies Fundraiser a success! We have many other events approaching, so watch for opportunities to assist with our upcoming events:

• COCO MOVIE NIGHT & CAMPOUT (4/21)

• WHITES & WOODS Doubles Round Robin Tennis Tournament (4/21)

• FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE (5/4)

• TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK (5/7-5/11)

• MIDNIGHT IN PARIS Spring Dinner Dance Auction for parents (5/19)