Dollar Dress Day for 8th grade D.C. Trip
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NOV 10, THURSDAY
Popsicle Sale after school
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NOV 11, FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
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NOV 13, SUNDAY
Unity Sunday 7th grade
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NOV 17, THURSDAY
Senior Citizens Luncheon & Hip Hop Recital; PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
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NOV 18, FRIDAY
Spirit Shirts;
End of 1st Trimester;
Program Planning Speaker 8am,
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NOV 21-25.
Thanksgiving Vacation
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TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS AND FLYERS TOGETHER, PLEASE CLICK HERE. |
Save the date! November's Dine to Donate is
TODAY Nov. 7! See
this flyer!
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Have you ever been part of speech and debate? Have you ever wanted to be a judge, but were too nervous to volunteer because you haven't had any experience? Well, this year we will have a one hour judge training on Tuesday, November 15 in preparation for our tournament on December 1-2. It is a really fun way to get your volunteer hours. Please RSVP to Mrs. Gripp if you are interested in attending the training at pgripp@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
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The Class of 2017 is hosting the annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 17, after the 12:05 mass. All parishioners and grandparents are welcome to attend this special event.
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The St Philip School Christmas Worship Service this year is on Tuesday, December 20. If your family will be unable to attend, please let Mrs. Homan ghoman@stphiliptehapsotle.org know by email as soon as possible that your child(ren) will not be singing that evening. Singers are asked to wear "Sunday best." Please no hats or headpieces (normal headbands for keeping hair back from the face are fine).
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FALCON'S NEST NOVEMBER NEWS
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Read about all the great things happening in Falcon's Nest this month here!
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This Thursday after school $1 each! Help 8th grade go to D.C.!
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Ordering for December opens Thursday, November 10. Go to
www.orderlunches.com
, school password falcon174, to set up a new account.
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After school in the church on Mondays at 2:10 with Children or after drop off on Thursdays at 8:05 am. We pray over the intentions in the school prayer jar and rosaries/rosary guides are provided.
"Our Lady is always close to Her children and ready to help when we pray to her, when we ask for her protection... let us remember she is always ready to serve and never keeps anyone waiting". ~ Pope Francis
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BATC Parish Appeal Weekend
Blessed are the Children
Parish Appeal
Our school is one of our Parish's most active ministries, and we rely on our Parishioners to support the school through the
Blessed are the Children Annual Giving Campaign. At all masses on November 12th and 13th, we will be hosting a hospitality table with homemade baked goods and donuts, and will be giving an appeal at each mass.
Students
All grades - if you show your school pride by wearing your uniform,
you will earn an alternate dress day.
Grades 7 - 8, sign up to be a greeter and receive CSF hours.
Parents
We need homemade baked goods and supplies to host our Parishioners!
Please sign up
on signup genius:
Receive one hour for each of the following: two dozen cookies, two dozen brownies, two dozen cupcakes or $25 worth of supplies
Are you interested in hosting the hospitality table for Parish and/or school hours?
Please sign up
on signup genius:
Join us at BATC Parish Appeal weekend to show our Parishioners how vital this ministry is to our Parish!
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BINGO NIGHT OUT - FUN EVENT FOR PARENTS!
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8th Grade Washington DC Trip Fundraiser!
Save the Date - January 13, 2017
Holy Angel Hall
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A Monday Crochet class has been added!
Click here
to see how to register.
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Upcoming Sale Day:
Unity Sunday,
November 13th from 9:30-11:00am
, on the church patio
Don't miss the $1 sale bins! You can also use the website order form anytime under the Publications drop-down menu (in Forms and Documents) and drop it off with your payment to the school office front desk. We will deliver the order to your youngest child's classroom for them to take home. Email Colleen Gates at colleenandsteve@sbcglobal.net or Cherlene Jehue-Stones at cjehue30@yahoo.com with any questions.
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Ever wondered what is going on inside your child's brain?
The PTO is pleased to host Dr. Enrico Gnaulati, local author, speaker and child psychologist for a talk about what is going on inside those little heads as they grow and develop at different stages. Dr. Gnaulati,
http://dr.gnaulati.net/
, is the author of two books, writes for The Atlantic and has spoken at several area schools. Mark your calendar now and more details will be coming soon.
Join us November 18 at 8:00 am after drop off in the parish hall room B.
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We are excited to welcome you all to the Wonderful Wizarding World of Books!
We will also be hosting the new Pop Up Boutique! Get a jump on your holiday shopping while raising money for the school. The Boutique will take place on Wednesday, November 30th, from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
All students have the chance to win a $20 Book Fair gift card by creating a Harry Potter themed poster for the Book Fair. For example, you can create an advertisement for Nimbus 2000, a travel poster for Hogsmead, or an advertisement for a store in Diagon Alley
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We can't wait to see what you create! Make sure to use regular poster board size (16''x 20"). The deadline is November 14th. There will be two winners, one from grades K-5 and one from grades 6-8. Winners will be announced at the November 28th Assembly. Drop off your finished poster in the large plastic bin inside the school's front doors.
Get your wands ready, Wizards!!
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ACTION THIS FALL
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Please read all about this Fall's Christian Service
here!
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**SAVE THE DATE** WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
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We are excited to announce the PTO's newest fundraiser - The St. Philip the Apostle Christmas Pop Up Boutique. Get a jump on your holiday shopping while raising money for the school. The Boutique will run in concert with the Book Fair and will be held on Wednesday, November 30th from 7:30am to 3:30pm.
Do you sell items such as candles, scarves, candy or beautiful Christmas gifts? We are looking to showcase some of our amazing school families as vendors at the Boutique. Vendors must donate twenty percent of total sales to the school. In addition, vendors are responsible for their own exchange of money. For more information on becoming a vendor, contact Lisa Arroyo (323.574.3763, larroyocommercial@gmail.com) or Shari Domenghini (626.695.4436, shari.domenghini@gmail.com) by Friday, November 11
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7th GRADE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE
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BOXES
The 7th Grade is in preparation for their upcoming Thanksgiving food drive. You can help them out by sending in any empty paper ream boxes that you have at your office. We will be using them as collection boxes in each classroom and then filling them with all the donated food items that are collected in November. Thank you for your support of the 7th Grade!
FOOD DRIVE
The 7
th
graders are asking that you have an "Attitude of Gratitude" this Thanksgiving season, as once again they lead St. Philips school wide food drive to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for the less fortunate. Please see the attached flyer for the donations list per grade. The collection boxes will be in your child's classroom from Nov. 7-18. Our goal is to serve over 60 families this year. Thank you and God bless.
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2nd GRADE CHRISTIAN SERVICE
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Please SUPPORT OUR 2ND GRADE CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROJECT:
Ho! Ho! Ho! Help brighten this holiday season for needy children, by supporting the Christmas Candy Donation Drive! Donate any unwanted candy from Halloween in the marked bins in each classroom and at the front office from 10/31-11/4. (Please
do not
donate any candy that has Halloween-themed packaging). The 2
nd
graders will be making Christmas candy bags for Assisting Children Ministry to give out to children when their families receive Holiday food donations. We appreciate your support.
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SCRIP SCOOP
November 7, 2016
ONGOING FALL REMINDERS:
Once again, it's time to register or re-register your Ralph's Reward Card so that a percentage of your purchases are donated to St. Philip The Apostle School.
Questions: 800-443-4438
AMAZON SMILE:
When shopping on Amazon, please use "AMAZON SMILE" (same as Amazon) and click, "St. Philip The Apostle School.
(
MANDATORY IF YOU SHOP RALPH'S OR AMAZON.)
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
TB AND VIRTUS EXPIRE EVERY 4 YEARS - BE SURE TO RENEW ON TIME SO YOU CAN STAY ON THE TUITION PLANS A OR C. NOT SURE? KATHY ANDRIC CAN ANSWER THAT QUESTION:
kandric@stphiliptheapostle.org
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KEEPING LUNCH YARD SAFE - LUNCH TIME SUPERVISION NEEDED! |
KEEPING LUNCH LINE MOVING - SERVE OUR HOT LUNCH! |
Please contact Sandra Altovar at sandra@altovar.net or 510-579-3766 (texts ok) for more information. Thank you!
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KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE - TRAFFIC TEAM |
Here is a great way to get all of your parish hours done in one easy morning! Sign up soon because we are booked through 2016 and have begun taking sign ups for January, 2017! Talk about low impact; simply answer phones, give out room keys, and greet people. You will be briefly trained on the morning you volunteer. This is a recurring opportunity every Sunday. Contact David Landa at the parish to sign up for a Sunday that works with your schedule!
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PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SERVICE HOURS |
There are opportunities to assist in catechism classes or assist in the office on Tuesdays 4-5:30pm or Saturdays 9-10:30am, contact Susie to schedule additional hours (flexible days\times)
Susie Lopez
Coordinator of Religious Education
626-793-0693 ext. 108
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COLLECTION COUNTERS NEEDED |
Collection counters - Every Monday 8:00 - 9:30 am once or twice per month (this is a year long commitment). If you are interested in joining a great team of people while providing a great service.
Please contact Phyllis Park (626) 793-0693 in the parish office.
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Celebrate Advent with a fresh Advent wreath. For more information and to order, go
here.
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WALDORF SCHOOL ELVES' FAIRE
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Saturday, November 19 from10 a.m to 4 p.m. Free Admission- Great Holiday Shopping!
www.elves-fiare.com
209 E. Mariposa St. Altadena
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St. Lucy's Prior High School annual "Home For The Holidays" Christmas Boutique will be Sunday, December 11. Find out more at StLucys.com or pick up a flyer in the school office.
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote." ~George Jean Nathan
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