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FEB 14, TUESDAY
Valentine's Day Alternate Dress; Mass sponsored by Family #18
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FEB 20, MONDAY
No School- President's Day
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FEB 21, TUESDAY
Mass hosted by Family #20
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FEB 23, THURSDAY
PTO Program Planning "Tech Talk"
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FEB 24, FRIDAY
Spirit Shirt Day
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FEB 26, SUNDAY
Unity Sunday - 3rd Grade
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FEB 27, MONDAY
Coffee & Socks Collection begins
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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS
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Page 4
Care Of Property
The appearance of our school (the grounds, the exterior/interior of the buildings) has a bearing on the reputation of the school and on the learning experience of the students. It is expected that all students will show respect for the school by refraining from littering, trashing, or in any way trashing or destroying school property. The cost to repair damage to school property caused deliberately by a student will be charged to parents.
Saint Philip School students are encouraged to take pride in their school by not littering, damaging desks, books and other property. All textbooks are rented and are the property of the school. Students are expected to keep their textbooks covered at all times. Carelessness and deliberate damage/loss of books and property will be charged to the parent's account. Consideration and respect for the property of others must be a part of the Christian training both in the home and at school. The school asks your cooperation and help in this matter.
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Ordering is now open for March. To set up a hot lunch account for the first time, go to www.orderlunches.com and use the school password falcon174.
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If you would like to apply for assistance for the 2017-18 school year, please apply HERE by March 17. CEF applicants please contact Karen Conley in the office right away.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE A TK AT SPA?
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SPA is forming a committee to explore the possibility of a transitional kindergarten at St Philip the Apostle! We would love parents and parishioners interested in making this a reality join the committee. If you are interested in learning more please contact Nicole Anido nicoleanido@gmail.com.
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At St. Philips, we have two opportunities each week to pray the rosary: Mondays after school (parent and student led) from 2:10-2:30 pm and Thursdays after drop off (parents and grandparents) from 8:05-8:25 am. We pray for all the private intentions in the school prayer jar by placing the jar in front of the tabernacle when we pray. We encourage you and your children to place your prayer intentions in the jar and welcome you to join us whenever you can for this powerful prayer time in the church. Please don't hesitate to contact Julie Schnieders (jschnieders@yahoo.com, Mimi Stolpe (mimi_collins@yahoo.com)or Tracy Luiso (tracyluiso@gmail.com) with any questions.
Curious about the rosary and our Blessed Mother?
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Popsicles are sold every Friday after school! $1 each! Help 8th grade go to D.C.!
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We are grateful for all of our PTO members. One of the most important ways we can show this gratitude is through the
PTO Service Awards
. Please take a few moments to nominate members of our community who have given so much. Use this link to access the form
Nominations are due TODAY, February 13.
Julie Byrne and Sheridan Link
PTO Co-Presidents
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Red Tie Ball News -
Keep up with all the latest Red Tie ball news by reading the weekly RTB newsletter.
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THE PTO BOARD IS PLANNING AHEAD!
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We are looking for members for the 2017-18 school year. Click HERE to nominate yourself or nominate your friends to serve on the PTO Board. A great way to serve our children and the school community.
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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ACTION
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Many thanks to our students, school families, faculty and staff for supporting the hard working efforts of our CCS grade level coordinators in our recent community service activities!
Our 4
th
Grade Toy Drive benefitting St. Vincent de Paul was an incredible success! Representatives Alda Tracy and Kevin Young from SVDP gave an informative presentation at our school assembly about all their ministry does to assist the poor in the community. CCS Coordinator Sara Lee and the 4
th
Graders advertised the toy drive and managed all the toys collected. Members of our school community also supported SVDP with cash collected in the buckets that were distributed at assembly to interested students. If you are still filling your SVDP bucket at home, the next collection date for Bucket and Bundle Sunday is March 26 at church.
Currently, our 3
rd
graders, led by CCS Coordinator Matt Krappman, are collecting for the annual Ground Coffee and New Sock Drive. These are two of Union Station Homeless Services' most needed items: coffee to warm the homeless up and welcome them in from the cold and socks to keep them warm and dry. Please help us by bringing in ground coffee and/or new socks to support our local homeless community. Collection bins are in each of the classrooms and at the front office. The 3
rd
graders will be given a tour of one of the Union Station homeless facilities when they deliver the items at the end of March.
An exciting new service project for the 7
th
graders has begun, under the leadership of CCS Coordinator Michele Ciampa and Religion teacher, Ms. Bello. In groups of 4, our 7
th
graders are organizing and leading the young homeless residents in various fun activities, such as indoor or outdoor games, crafts, movies and snack making.
The 1
st
graders continue their seasonal card making to cheer the hearts of Meals on Wheels recipients. Thank you to CCS Coordinator, Stela Garcia and her team of helpers!
Our kindergarteners will be donating snacks for the hungry and creating snack bags this month with warm greetings enclosed for the homeless and hungry of our community. Our CCS Coordinator, Jessica James, is heading this activity up for St. Vincent de Paul to distribute accordingly.
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SCRIP SCOOP
February 13, 2017
AMAZON SMILE:
When shopping on Amazon, please use "AMAZON SMILE" (same as Amazon) and click, "St. Philip The Apostle School".
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MANDATORY IF YOU SHOP 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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| KEEP CURRENT TO KEEP TUITION PLAN |
All Volunteer Requirements must be current by June 30th in order
to stay on the service hour tuition plans next year
. If you entered as a kinder parent and your child is going to be in fourth grade, you probably need to update both Virtus and your TB Test. Our parish is offering the Virtus recertification class,
Keeping the Promise Alive
on May 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Please call the parish center 626-793-0693 to register for this class.
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The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center just got a shipment of great new books from Mrs. Nelson's! We are eager to share them with the students but, we need help with covering books. Previous book covering experience is not necessary. We'll teach you how! Please contact Miss Malissa or Ms. Natalie if you are interested in helping.
Malissa Balderama
Natalie Ramirez
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Help is needed year-around in the kitchen for Hot Lunch and on the yard for added yard supervision.
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| ADDITIONAL KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE SESSION |
The parish has added a recertification class Monday, February 27th from 6 to 7:30 in the Parish Center. Call 626-793-0693 to reserve your spot.
KEEPING THE PROMISE ALIVE FLYER
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The 3rd Grade Brownie Troop is proud to announce the annual Father Daughter Dance on Friday, February 24 from 6-8:30 pm in Holy Angels Hall. The theme is Hollywood Through the Ages, and movie and tv-related costumes are encouraged. It will be a night to remember with dinner, dancing, entertainment, photos and more. Plus, all Scouts who attend will receive a fun patch. Here is the event flyer and required permission form.
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| GIRL SCOUT PROJECT - USED ATHLETIC SHOE COLLECTION |
The 5th Grade Girl Scout troop is collecting used athletic shoes of all sizes to benefit a children's clinic in Mexico and help kids who need support for their leg braces. Collection will take place at car line and in classroom Feb. 7-17. Please see flyer.
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ANNUAL LENTEN WALK FOR HUNGER
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Catholic Charities invites you to participate in Footprints: Making Tracks for Neighbors in Need, an annual Lenten walk to raise awareness on hunger and poverty in the San Gabriel Region. The walk is Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Bishop Amat Memorial High School Track at 14301 Fairgrove Avenue, La Puente 91746 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. This is a come anytime, leave anytime event. Visit Lentenfootprints.yolasite.com for more info.
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
"A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love." ~Mother Teresa
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