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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
Today representatives from the parish for the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) spoke to our students at assembly about all of the good work that they do to help those in need. As part of our Christian Service program, we are supporting SVDP in these efforts. Our Kindergarteners are decorating bags to be used for lunches for the homeless. Our 4th graders are conducting a toy drive to support the SVDP thrift store. Our 7th graders conducted the food drive in November that provided the supplies needed for the holiday food boxes. And our 8th graders serve meals at Union Station throughout the year. By working with the parish on our service projects we want to continue to support the parish but also to help out where it is most needed.
After the assembly today students were given a SVDP bucket to take home and fill with spare change. The buckets will be collected at Sunday mass and the money is used to support the various SVDP projects such as helping people pay their rent, sending kids to camp, and providing food for the homeless. The speaker at assembly did a great job of talking about why we try to help others and how our students can be a part of this beginning with being kind and respectful at home and at school. Thank you for your support in talking to your child about God's call to us to try to help others. After nine years of hearing this message my hope is that our students continue to serve others after they leave St. Philip.
Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer
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JAN 24, TUESDAY
School Mass sponsored by Family 18
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JAN 25, WEDNESDAY
Dollar Dress Day
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JAN 27, FRIDAY
Spirit Shirt Day;
Toy Drive ends
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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS
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PARENT- HANDBOOK REMINDERS Page 26
Boys' Uniforms: Grades K through 8
Pants:
CKW only
- Navy blue twill pants fitted to the waist or belted
Walking Shorts
:
CKW only
- Navy Blue Twill Shorts fitted to the waist or belted length should be between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee
Shirt:
White short or long sleeved Polo style shirt or Red short or long sleeved Polo style shirt with the Saint Philip emblem on it.
The red shirts are to be ordered from CKW WHICH ARE THE ONLY RED POLO SHIRTS ALLOWED. Shirts must be tucked in or no longer than 4-5 inches below the waist if un-tucked. Tshirts cannot extend below the hems ofthe sleeves or bottom of the shirt and must be tucked in.
Sweater:
Red Cardigan
Sweatshirt:
Red Pullover, Zip Up Front or Festival/School Sweatshirt
Socks: Navy Blue, White, or Black
Shoes
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Oxfords or Tennis/Athletic Shoes
Students may not wear turtlenecks under their school uniform.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 3
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Each day of Catholic Schools Week has a theme and students can participate by dressing up for the theme of the day:
Tuesday, 1/31 -
Sports Day
Wednesday, 2/1 -
Wacky Tacky Day
- mismatched, crazy hair and so forth!
Thursday, 2/2 -
College Day
Friday, 2/3 - Year You Were Born Day - represent the year you were born by representing a major event that year or dressing in attire from that year
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2017-2018 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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The first day of school for the 2017-2018 school year will be Wednesday, August 23, 2017. The calendar will be sent out at a later date, but if you need any calendar info sooner, please email Kathy Andric - kandric@stphiliptheapostle.org
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The Spring Concert is scheduled for Friday, May 19th on the playground and the Jog A Thon will be Friday, May 26th. Please update your calendars!
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On behalf of the 8th grade class and their families, we would like to extend a giant thank you to all of the families who supported and attended our bingo event. It was amazing to see all of you there. We truly appreciate the support and were so happy to have you there. Our event was a great success!
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Second grade needs small glass baby food jars for a project. We do not need the tops, just clean empty jars. Thank you!
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We have made school directories for your purchase. If you would like one, they can be purchased in the school office. They are $5 exact cash, we will not be able to give change.
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An email for each student went out to the primary parent last Tuesday, January 17, for re-registration. Please check your inbox and your spam folder and respond by January 26th.
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The track season will start on January 28 at 9:00 - 11:00 with our first practice on the track at La Salle High School. The mandatory parent meeting will be February 4 during the second Saturday practice which is also at La Salle 9:00 - 11:00. Mid-week practices will be Tuesday and Thursday, with the locations and times to be announced once we have secured our practice location and time slot. Falcon Track is open to all eligible 3rd - 8th grade Falcons. Coach Chris and the team coaches look forward to another great season and they look forward to seeing your Falcon join the team. If you have any questions you can reach Coach Chris McNatt at 213-952-9975 or stphiliptrack@gmail.com.
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This Thursday speech and debate for 6-8 officially begins! Come ready to work and have fun! Meetings will be Thursdays 3:15-4:15. Our spring tournament will be March 30-31, and we be inviting 8 other schools to participate.
Debate topic-Resolved: ThIs United States Presidential election should be decided by the popular vote.
5th grade speech starts today and will held on Mondays from 2:15-3:15 in 5A. They will compete in our tournament on March 30.
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Parent meeting for Singing in the Rain will be on
January 26th after dismissal
. Auditions will be on
February 1st and 3rd
. Any questions, please contact Ms. Natalie at nramirez@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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Ordering for February icloses this Wednesday, January 25th. To set up a new account, go to www.orderlunches.com and use the school password falcon174.
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New Year's Resolution: Pray the Rosary
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 (jjschnieders@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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It is now time to sign up for Tae Kwon Do. Classes start Jan. 25 and will be held every Wednesday until March 29. To sign up, please use the form below.
Tae Kwon Do Registration
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Popsicles are sold every Friday after school! $1 each! Help 8th grade go to D.C.!
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Please go
here to read all the latest news, donations, volunteer ideas, and announcements for the Red Tie Ball!
Mark your calendars- Red Tie Ball is 68 days away on April 1 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
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Upcoming Falcon Wear Sale Days:
January 26th from 7:30-8:15 am before school, at the school picnic tables
January 26th from 2:30-3:15pm after school, in our
Falcon Spirit Shop
, at the Ministry Center (in the small north church parking lot)
January 29th from 9:30am-12:30pm, for OPEN HOUSE
You can always 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 Cherlene Jehue-Stones at cjehue30@yahoo.com or Colleen Gates at colleenandsteve@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
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Your Help is Needed: Gently Used Toys School Wide Collection for St. Vincent De Paul
Please help support our 4th grade Community Service Project to collect gently used toys for St. Vincent De Paul. St. Vincent De Paul is a wonderful Catholic community agency that helps the poor by providing food, clothing, housing, financial support and connecting people in need with resources in the San Gabriel Valley. Please help us by bringing in gently used toys, puzzles, books or games starting next week January 18th - 27th. There will be donation bins in each classroom. Please contact
sarafuchslee@yahoo.com
if questions. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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SCRIP SCOOP
January 23, 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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| ARE YOUR VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS CURRENT? |
TB results and Virtus must be current in order to do
any service hours or any volunteering
. Don't delay if you need to update either! If you are not sure when your requirements expire, contact Kathy Andric at
kandric@stphiliptheapostle.org
for a quick answer!
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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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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY JANUARY 26
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Volunteers needed to help Set Up and Clean Up at Angel Donor Dinner, Thursday, January 26
th
. Set Up from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Clean Up from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Please contact Colleen Welsh:
cwelsh@stphiliptheapostle.org
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OPEN HOUSE HOSPITALITY HELP
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Attention Parents!!
Hospitality would love your help
for
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 29th
We would love donations of the following:
*Baked Goods (1 hour per TWO dozen)
*Orange Juice (1 hour per $25 spent)
*Small Water Cups (1 hour per $25 spent)
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RECIEPT FOR
SERVICE HOUR CREDIT
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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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| NEED TO EARN PARISH HOURS? |
Come volunteer for the Parish Community Dinner on January 28th. I need volunteers from 4PM-8PM and 5PM-9PM.
Thanks Mary Bloebaum
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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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Annual Vocation Awareness Celebration - Parish Dinner
Saturday, January 28, 2017
6 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Holy Angel Hall
Adults: $10
Children under 10: $5
Tickets include a delicious dinner and dessert. No host bar available. Proceeds to benefit Juan Diego House in support of Seminarians
Preparing for entrance into St. John's Seminary.
Vocation Dinner Ticket Sales - sold after each Mass on church patio and in the Parish Office
Deadline for Ticket Purchase is Wednesday, January 25th.
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PARISH WOMEN'S RETREAT AT MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER
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A deep well of quiet
is rare, but can be found. It requires a retreat from all the clanging demands that surround you. It allows God's voice to enter. It is refreshment for the soul. Come to a place of quiet and refreshment: come to the mountain at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. With the women of St. Philip Parish, experience the voice of God's love, February 3-5, 2017. Please contact Marlene Biseda (
mbiseda@earthlink.net
or
626-298-3893
) or Cathleen Hainley
(626-355-7188
) to reserve your spot.
www.passionist.org/materdolorosa
Questions? Feel free to contact school parents;
Virginia Napierala vnap@yahoo.com or Mimi Stolpe at mimi_collins@yahoo.com
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| WESTRIDGE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR |
Saturday, February 4 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Westridge School Learn more at Westridge.org/SOF
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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
"
Catholic schools prepare every student to meet the challenges of their future by developing their mind, yes, but also their body and their soul and spirit."
--David Vitter
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