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If a student stays home due to illness, they may not come to school later in the day. Please keep the student home to fully rest and recover from their illness.

Ordering is now open for October. If you have never ordered hot lunch and want to set up an account for the first time, go to www.boonli.com and use the school password falcon174 to create your profile.

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.

The Parish Pastoral Council invites all parishioners to an informational meeting about the Parish's vision to re-imagine a classroom in the  Ministry Building as a "Parish Children's Center."

This new facility, which would include a secure outdoor play area, would be a resource for all Parish ministries. Initial plans envision the facility being used as a Transitional Kindergarten on school days during the morning and early afternoon hours; as an instructional and recreational resource for young children in our after school and weekend Religious Education program; and as a dedicated space for some of our youngest parishioners during Children's Liturgy on Sundays.

Please plan to join us on Monday, September 25th at 7PM in Room B of the Parish Center for a brief presentation about the proposed Parish Children's Center. Parish Pastoral Council members will be available to answer your questions and gather your valuable feedback on this project. Refreshments will be provided.

I hope everyone is settling into school at this point.  If you are a new family, you should have received an email from me instructing you how to log and register on the school website. If you have not done so, please take a couple minutes to do so today.  You cannot log in volunteer hours until you are registered.  If you have questions, email me (Amy Miller) at  [email protected].  

IF I AM NEW TO THE SCHOOL, HOW DO I REGISTER TO ENTER SERVICE HOURS?

1-Go to the school website, http://www.stphiliptheapostle.org/school/

2-Select "Sign In" on the right side of the page.

3-Select "Create an account" and enter the required information.

4-This will generate an email to the admin. You will not be able to access your account until you receive

an email stating that your account is active.

Helpful tip for the week (from the service hours guidelines published online):

CAN I EARN HOURS FOR PURCHASING SUPPLIES?

Yes! Items purchased for scheduled classroom and/or school events may be redeemed for service hours. Every $25.00 spent equals 1 service hour. The original receipt must be attached to the signed coupon. These hours cannot be turned in electronically.

Gift cards can also be purchased for needed items for an event such as the fall fest and dinner dance/ auction. Items purchased at a store need a receipt. Gift cards purchased through scrip do not need a receipt.

Please place the yellow name placards in your front windshield when coming through the pick up line after school. It really helps to keep the line moving if we can see who is coming!

The speech team will begin practices on Thursday, September 21, from 3:15-4:15. This is open to all 6-8 graders. The categories will be: Duo Interp, Storytelling, Poetry, and Original Oratory.

The debate team will begin practices on MONDAY, September 18, from 2:15-3:15. Please note that this is a different day. This is also open to all 6-8 graders. The debate topic is: Resolved: College athletes should be paid.

The tournament will be held November 30-December 1. The permission slip is on the junior high portal. Please send it with your child on the FIRST day of practice. Parents DO NOT need to come to the first meeting.

Let's ROCK with THE SMOKIN' COBRAS!  Dancing for the whole family!  It'll be an EPIC Fall Festival 2017 with delicious dining, fun games, and dancing through the night!
The Smokin' Cobras have been a vital part of the LA music scene for many rockin' years, performing the greatest dance hits of early Rock and Pop's founding icons. Timeless music. Endless passion. A high octane show for all ages. From Tokyo to Dodger Stadium, The Smokin Cobras are retro rockin' the new millennium.

Fall Festival questions?  Contact Kimberly Crowley at [email protected] .

FALL FEST NEWSLETTER 9/18/17

BAKING GUIDELINES

SERVICE HOUR SIGN-UP INFORMATION

PRE-PURCHASE FESTIVAL TICKETS ORDER FORM

On Friday, September 29, break out the double decker couch and come watch LEGO Batman for our Fall Family Movie Night.  Bring a picnic dinner or order a great pizza meal deal (see pizza order form)

Doors open at 6:00 pm and the movie starts at 6:30 pm.  Popcorn, candy, drinks and a raffle will be available for purchase.  Bring a blanket or or picnic blanket for the kiddos!   Remember Batman only works in black and sometimes very, very dark grey - so dress accordingly!  

Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span?   Join the St. Philip community October 5, 2017 in Holy Angel Hall to see the award winning documentary Screenagers.  The film takes look at screen time, it's impact and consequences, how to manage it, and how to involve your kids. 

  https://www.screenagersmovie.com/ 

The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center are looking for library volunteers to assist with book covering, shelving, and circulation. (No experience needed!) If you are interested in volunteering, please contact either Miss Malissa or Miss Natalie for additional information and time options.

Malissa Balderama   [email protected]

Natalie Ramirez       [email protected]

School parents, need parish hours? Join the fun by assisting with clean up or chili donations. We are looking for six more chili makers and four volunteers for an easy clean up.  Email [email protected] to enter your chili!

*1 parish hour for 1 hour of clean up

*1 parish hour for chili.  Rules: Bring 2 pounds of  traditional or vegetarian homemade chili in a crock pot along with a ladle to the courtyard by 4pm September 30th .  Please bring your crock pot home with you by 9pm.)

To volunteer or donate for the event   sign up here!

May the best chili cook win!  

Teach a few Catechism classes on Tuesdays 4-5:30pm beginning Sept. 26, please contact Susie Lopez for more info.   626-793-0693 ext. 108 or [email protected] .

The First Annual St. Philip Parish Chili Cook-Off is open to parishioners and community members. Have fun with parishioners as you taste complimentary samples of homemade chili, beer, wine and nachos. This is a terrific opportunity to mingle or to invite a friend who is interested in learning more about the parish. Kids are invited to watch a movie in Holy Angel Hall during the event. There will be four teenagers to help with the kids!

Chili Cook-off flyer.

All parents are welcome to join in saying the Rosary on Thursday mornings at 8:05am in the church. The Rosary group has been meeting weekly since 2012 to pray for our school and parish community, and to offer support and consolation to anyone who is in need. For questions, contact Julie Schnieders at j[email protected] .

2:05-2:25pm in the church.

Bring your kids and join other St Philip families to pray the rosary.

For information about Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley, please read the flyer below: