We are trying something new! Mr. Saavedra is going to post his award winning articles on his very own Blog. Who ever thought we
would be comfortable with words like “Blog”, “Google”, “Wiki” and other very interesting
tech terms. Anyway, here we go…!
Last weekend, I had the opportunity
to attend a John Maxwell leadership conference. If you don’t know who John
Maxwell is, he is considered by many to be the number one leadership developer
in the world. He has sold over 18 million books and has several that are the
New York Times best sellers’ list. I try to attend one his conferences every
year to listen to him and buy his latest book.
One of the topics he spent some time
on, was the aspect of creating/surrounding one’s self with accountable,
positive people. I found it interesting
that on Thursday before I left, I read the following article from a Catholic
newsletter (Partners in Faith) I
subscribe too. After reading the article, I couldn’t think of a better group of
people to surround your children with then the folks from your parish and
parish school (St. Pius X). I am certainly not advocating that families who
attend Mass together on a weekly basis and the children attend a Catholic
school don’t experience life challenges, but as the article points out, your
children have a much greater chance of success in life due to the positive
association of parish/school life.
Catholic Parents already know the importance of
taking our families to Mass each week. Research from the last ten years proves
us right; it’s one of the most important things we can do for our children.
When families are embedded in their faith, children get:
Social support. The Catholic parish (including the
parish school) provides support for parents by providing a positive message to
their children consistent with the one they are getting at home. It also
provides an environment for positive peer interaction for your son or daughter.
Academic success. Teachers rated youngsters who attend religious services at least
one a week are higher in self-control (I guess it has nothing to do with the
large, thick wood paddle of perdition hanging in my office), social skills, and
in attitudes toward learning than those from non-religious families.
Greater well-being. Children in a faith practicing
environment experience better mental health, hope and optimism: less
loneliness, less depression, and fewer suicides.
Better behavior. Coming from a faith-based family
results in less risky behavior. Studies show fewer out-of-wedlock births, less
premarital sex, less drug and alcohol abuse, good work habits and higher
aspirations to succeed in the children.
Sacred purpose. Catholic parents also know there’s
more at stake than getting their children into college. They want to get their
children into Heaven and they can’t do that alone.
Bonita Optimist Club
Every year the Optimist Club of Bonita
honors students from various schools in the Bonita/Chula Vista area with the
Optimist Student Recognition Award.
The students who are chosen demonstrate
qualities and attributes that are shared by good citizens of our community.
This award program is part of the
Optimist Club International Youth Appreciation Week and youth activities
sponsored by the Optimist Club of Bonita.
St. Pius X is proud to announce that Karina
Curumilla was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Optimist Student
Recognition Award.
Karina, along with her family, Ms. Russell
and Mr. Saavedra attended a special award’s ceremony last Tuesday evening where
Karina was recognized.
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