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Principal Notes


Dear Parents,

Our Christmas Worship Service is tomorrow at 7 pm in the church.  The doors to the school will open at 6:30 pm.  Students should be in their classrooms by 6:45 pm.  Teachers bring their classes to the church to sing and then take their classes back to the school.  For safety reasons, the school is locked during the service and students cannot be picked up early.  The service lasts just one hour and when it is finished the school is opened so that you can pick up your children.  Due to the lateness of the evening and the fact that there is school the next day, there will be no reception in Holy Angel Hall afterward.

During the service we ask that you remain seated and do not come to the front to take photos.  We do videotape the service.  If you wish to purchase the video, here is the flyer.

As a courtesy to others, do not go into the church early and block off pews with signs, jackets, purses etc.  If unescorted items are found in the pews, we will remove them.  If you wish to save a few seats you will need to be sitting in the seats that you are saving.  No one should save a whole pew.  

Please remember that this is a school of 530 students each with families who want to be a part of our worship service.  Let's all remember this and make sure that we don't do anything that makes others feel excluded from our community.  

I love our Christmas Worship Service because it truly represents what we as Catholics believe about this special season.  I hope that you find it as spiritually uplifting as I do.

Merry Christmas,
Jennifer

As part of our strategic planning process, the school board is asking for your assistance in completing this Communications Survey.  It will only take a minute or so and we need to know the best ways to communicate with you so please take a moment and give us your feedback.  Here is the survey.   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXBJ869

DATES TO REMEMBER
DEC 19, TUESDAY
Christmas Worship Service
DEC 20, WEDNESDAY 
12:30 Dismissal; Alternate Dress
Vacation begins!
JAN 8, MONDAY 
School Resumes
JAN 10, WEDNESDAY
Sibling Application priority deadline
JAN 15, MONDAY
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
JAN 26, FRIDAY
Spirit Shirt Day

TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS AND FLYERS TOGETHER, PLEASE  CLICK HERE.

PARENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS
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Social Media and Photo Sharing
Parents do not have permission from the school to post photos of students other than their own child(ren) taken at school events to personal social media or other sites.
Social Media and Cyberbullying
The school discourages student use of social media, however, it is understood that this is a parent decision and that parents are also responsible for monitoring their child's online behavior.  Should a student use social media or any technology to harass other students, compose uncomplimentary posts about other students, or in any way participate in behavior that is detrimental to themselves, other students, or the school, the school will respond appropriately.  Depending on the nature of the behavior, the school may issue a detention, a suspension, or an expulsion.  The school works together with parents to make it clear to students that any online behavior that affects other students or the school will result in disciplinary consequences.


ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
HOT LUNCH
This is the last week to order lunches for January.  To set up a new account, go to www.boonli.com and use the school password falcon174.

B BASKETBALL STARTING DATES
B Basketball (5th and 6th Grade) will start on the following dates:

Boy's Tryouts
Mon 1/8 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Wed 1/10 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Girl's Tryouts
Tue 1/9  3:30 - 5:00 PM
Thu 1/11 3:30 - 5:00 PM

We will see you there Falcons!

Any parents who are interested in helping coach please contact Coach Weatherall at  [email protected].

ALL ATHLETES
If you played in a fall sport, it is time to turn in your jersey!
We are looking for all flag football and girl's volleyball jersey's to be returned. Please give them directly to Coach Weatherall.

SIBLING APPLICATION 
The priority deadline for sibling applications is January 10.

NO LONGER NEEDED- PAPER TOWEL CARDBOARD TUBES
Thank you families that sent in paper towel tubes! Our supply is now overflowing so we no longer need any!

MRS. SIMONE'S DANCE CLASS
Want to learn to dance to some of the best new songs? Join Mrs. Simone's Dance Class! Read the flyer for more information.

BOX TOPS COLLECTION
Box Tops collection is still going on! See the Flyer today! 

SERVICE HOURS- QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
If you have questions about service hours, please email Amy Miller at [email protected] .

1 - Period 1 is now over.  If your hours are are not turned in yet, you will be
getting a bill from Dianne. If you have problems to resolve, contact Amy Miller via email or phone (626.345.1424) ASAP.

2 - As a reminder, the hours totals needed for the year (for regular hours plans) are:
36 school hours, 4 fest, 2 DDA, 4 parish.
Overages for school events (DDA and FEST) will count toward school hours but will remain in the fall fest category.
Parish hours are separate and overages DO NOT roll over to school hours.
KNOW YOUR GUIDELINES!  All service hours rules/info can be found on the school website (NOT PORTAL).  Log into the school website, the link is on the left side of the page.

3 - If you have an error with a submission on your account, please DO NOT resubmit it. Contact Amy Miller at the email above to make the correction.


REMINDERS
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE VIDEO ORDER FORM
Here is the order form for the video of our Christmas Worship Service. Orders placed on or before 12/19 are $25.00 and they will be $28.00 after 12/19.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE
The school Christmas service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19 at 7 pm. All classes have started rehearsing their songs and carols in preparation. Students are asked to wear Sunday best. Please do not have singers wear hats, antlers, or other headgear.

If your child(ren) will not be attendance that night, please let Mrs. Homan know via email. [email protected] .

EARLY PICK UP BY A NON-PARENT
Students that are going to be picked up during the school day by someone other than a parent will need a written note from a parent, that includes the date and signature of a parent. No student will be released to anyone unless a release is verified in writing by the parent. The staff may ask for identification if the staff does not know the person. The Car Pool list is only used for after school pick up and Emergency Cards are used only when your child is sick or injured or in case of earthquake or another emergency.

CROCHET CLASS
The next session of Patricia's Crochet & Knitting classes begins in January. See the flyer for registration.

GOLF SQUAD SIGN-UP
Sign-up now for the Winter session of golf! Information here.

COLLECTING USED EYEGLASSES
If you get new glasses remember to turn in your old pair to the office. We collect for the Lions Club!

PTO NEWS
JOGATHON 2018
We are excited to prepare for PTO's Jog a Thon & Health Fair coming in the new year!  Please note both events will be held onFriday, February 23, 2018. We look forward to a fun day with our Falcons!    Further information and volunteer opportunities to come....

SCRIP SCOOP

For scrip questions, please email [email protected]
Maite Ramirez
Volunteer Scrip Coordinator

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours? Send an email to Kathy Andric [email protected] to check!
SCHOOL SERVICE HOURS
HOT LUNCH HELP
Do you have an hour to spare on weekdays? Do you want to know if a shift opens up?  The school kitchen needs help even if you can't work the full 2.5 hours.  If you want to be included in the email list of parents who might be available, please email Rez Bitanga [email protected]  so she can let you know.

PARISH SERVICE HOURS
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
GIRL SCOUT FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE
January 26, 2018 in Holy Angel Hall  - See the flyer today for more information.

MONDAY ROSARY
Parents and children are invited the Children's Rosary after school on Mondays. Contact Miriam Ayon at (626) 255-6868 .

PRAY THE ROSARY THURSDAY MORNINGS
Parent's Rosary is Thursdays 8:05. Questions? Julie Schnieders [email protected] .

COMMUNITY EVENTS
PASADENA SOUTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE
It is almost registration time! See the flyer for more information or go to www.pswll.com

US YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Registration now  open for Youth Volleyball to be held next April.
Visit the website to find out more - usyvl.org. Discount available for sign-ups by 12/15/17.

REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
 
"For the spirit of Christmas fulfils the greatest hunger of mankind." ~Loring A. Schuler













Registration now  open for Youth Volleyball to be held next April.
Visit the website to find out more - usyvl.org. Discount available for sign-ups by 12/15/17.