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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
The school is alive with activity today with our full 8th grade class back and our very noisy little chick in the hallway. Spring is definitely in the air. PTO has decided to celebrate all of our staff this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. It was such a special treat to walk in this morning to the decorated doorways. The staff are excited about all of the events taking place and we feel so appreciated. Thank you to all of you who helped out with this.
I am already working on planning for next year and one of the tasks that has to be accomplished is budgeting. Our school budget accounts for a myriad of costs and activities such as payroll, field trips, after school activities, utilities, classroom supplies, insurance, athletics, and many more. We cover the costs of almost all activities so that once your tuition and fees are paid you do not have to pay anything else. During the budget process tuition rates are set and then the school board votes to approve both the budget and tuition.
Tuition for 2017-18 will be $6,370 per student on Plan A. This is an increase of $36 per month. There will be no increase in any fees. We are committed to all of our students and families and if the tuition increase is a hardship for anyone, please apply for tuition assistance. You can contact Karen Conley for help with how to apply but it is important that you do apply if you need help.
Our PTO and BATC are budgeted to raise 420K towards next year's budget. Yes, you read that correctly; four hundred twenty thousand dollars. This allows us to provide the excellent programs that we do without charging extra for them. The cost per pupil next year will actually be $1300 more that what we are charging. It is PTO and BATC that make this possible.
The school also accesses federal funds through Title I and Title II. These funds provide for staff development for our teachers so that they can attend conferences and workshops all over the country. These funds are also used for our after school tutoring program for students who need extra support.
We do all we can to keep tuition low so that we can remain a diverse community that serves the families of the parish. Thank you PTO, development office, and all of you for all you do to support us in this. We will always be committed to our mission to provide an exceptional education immersed in our Catholic faith and values. Thank you.
Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer
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MAY 8, MONDAY
Progress Reports
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MAY 9, TUESDAY
Mass Sponsored by Miss Marcie's family #27
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MAY 11, THURSDAY
Art Show Preview
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MAY 12, FRIDAY
11:30 Dismissal;
Grandparent's & Special Friend's Day;
May Crowning
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MAY 15, MONDAY
Star Testing #4
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MAY 16, TUESDAY
Mass sponsored by Ms. Joyce's Family #28
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MAY 17, WEDNESDAY
Dollar Dress Day;
Soles 4 Souls shoe collection
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PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS
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The entire Parent-Handbook is available on our website - > Publications > Forms & Documents)
Page 15
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
Each Spring, our 8th grade class travels by air to Washington D.C. This trip is conducted by the non profit program,
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. The trip is optional and paid for by families. Those families in the class who wish to participate in the fundraising for the trip work together to plan several events. The school conducts two dollar dress days to benefit the fundraising.
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offers some financial assistance. Those families that wish to apply for financial assistance do so through the principal. The school's goal is that all students who wish to attend, do so. If you need financial assistance please meet with the principal. Any student who does not display good conduct during the school year will not be allowed to attend the Washington D.C. trip.
Those students who do not attend the Washington D.C. trip remain in school during the week that their classmates are gone. They work on an individualized project during this time. Every effort is made to provide a meaningful week for these students that includes a day off campus exploring civic programs.
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SPORTS AWARDS 2017 SLIDESHOW
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If you took any sports pictures this year please forward them onto Coach Cowie scowie@stphiliptheapostle.org. or dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1n2znxr1jm9d9l/AABTkHU8p84A9OU-OSSFjJtra?dl=0Sports awards just around the corner Tuesday June 6th!
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FALL FEST HOURS ARE SHOWING AS SCHOOL HOURS
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This is not an issue that will be resolved this year. If you were not billed for fest hours already, then you can assume that they are in the system.
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Falcon's Nest will be open after school on Friday, May 12th however lunch will NOT be provided. So be sure to send a lunch if your child will be staying after the 11:30 dismissal.
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Congratulations to our Deanery Spelling Bee Winners!
Grades 6 - 8
Viven Nguyen - 1st Place
Mark Valenzuela - 7th Place
Grades 3-5
Arthur Camara - 2nd Place
Charlie Krappman - 4th Place
Claire Sather - 6th Place
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GRANDPARENT'S AND SPECIAL FRIEND'S DAY
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Grandparents & Special Friends Day is Friday, May 12
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If you missed the deadline for us to mail an invitation to your Grandparent or Special Friend, please share the following invitation with them:
GPSF INVITATION
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All St. Philip the Apostle families and friends are invited to preview the art show in Holy Angel Hall, May 11th from 6-8pm. We will be serving a special dessert. A hands on art project will be available that would make the perfect keepsake gift for Mother's Day or a special friend. Last year we had so much fun being able to showcase all of the students art in a relaxed festive atmosphere! Don't miss this fun night!
ART SHOW FLYER
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Hello K-7 Parents,
As you know the Spring Concert this year, on Friday, May 19 will be "Songs of Peace, Love, and Hope." In keeping with this theme, students are asked to wear shirts or blouses in the calm colors of blue, green, or purple. These can be prints or solids, and in combination. T-shirts are fine as long as they are solid colors without graphics (Michael's is a good source for a solid t-shirt).
8 grade girls will wear a black dress and boys will wear nice slacks and a dress shirt.
K to 7th grade will wear blue jeans - long, short, capri, or skirts. No short-shorts, in keeping with school rules. Boys may substitute navy blue school pants, long or short.
Shoes need to be safe on the risers. Athletic shoes are fine, and no slip-ons please.
If your student(s) will be unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. It really does help to know well in advance. Just send an email to ghoman@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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SERVICE HOURS INFORMATION
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PERIOD 2 HAS ENDED
Please note that the service hour period for the current school year has ended. Events worked on May 1 or after now count for the 2017-18 school year.
FEST AND DDA HOURS
Please note that we are having a continual problem with the website. Fall fest and DDA hours are showing up as school hours. As long as you record them under the correct category (fest and DDA), they will be seen that way by billing. You will see them as school hours.
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Register now to for this summer's Camp Falcon! You can access the flyer and registration form on our website or here. Don't miss out on all the fun!
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Bring your kids to our after school rosary on Mondays in the church - just twenty minutes- and so fruitful. Also, Thursday mornings after drop off, you are encouraged to come to our parent rosary prayer time , especially if you haven't ever been! Rosary guides and extra rosaries are available to make it easy to follow along. Hope to see you there!
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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SCRIP SCOOP
MAY 1, 2017
Welcome to our new Scrip Year!
Thank you for supporting the Scrip Program.
VONS/SAFEWAY
Great Lakes Scrip Center recently announced that VONS
reloads will not be available for the next month.
VONS is merging with Albertsons.
Your previously purchased VONS cards will not be reloadable.
A new VONS card will need to be purchased when our new
cards arrive next month.
Please take a moment to browse the Shopwithscrip.com website.
Our families are purchasing so much more than just gas and grocery.
Families have purchased cruises, air travel, hotels, car rentals, construction, appliances, Spas, Floral, Auto, Disney, Nordstrom and many more to meet their
Scrip rebate needs simply and efficiently throughout the year.
Cynthia Gonzalez
Scrip Coordinator
AMAZON SMILE:
When shopping on Amazon, please use "AMAZON SMILE" (same as Amazon) and click, "St. Philip The Apostle School".
(MANDATORY IF YOU SHOP AMAZON)
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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This year St. Philips joins school across the nation to thank and celebrate our teachers. Each day, the PTO has organized treats and acts of gratitude for our very special faculty. While the PTO appreciation will take place in the classroom, please take a moment during the week to thank the teachers who do so much for our children.
Teacher Appreciation Week has come together thanks to the efforts of many members of the PTO. Thank you to our Room Parent Chairs, Tina Alietti and Camille Kuritani and their team of room parents and class representative for making this week special. Also, thank you to the Kennedy Family for their generous donation and to our Hospitality Chairs, Kerri Law and Kristin Mitchell, for their efforts.
The PTO, room parents and class teacher
appreciation leads have many fun things planned and the theme is Hollywood!
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Monday: The teacher's doors will be decorated
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Tuesday-Thank you posters
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Wednesday-A coffee Bar in the Teacher/Staff Lounge
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Thursday - Wear your teacher's favorite color-(Please look for your color in your individual class bulletin) and special "treat"
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Friday a Teacher/Staff lunch for them in the lounge!
So be sure to see how it is going! If you have time to volunteer to help please let your room parent know!
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2017-18 PTO BOARD MEMBERS
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Executive Committee
Presidents:
Julie Byrne & Sheridan Link
Vice President - Community Service:
Sandra Morales
Vice President - Fundraising:
Kimberly Crowley
Vice President - Fundraising:
Cindy McCarthy
Board Affairs:
Stacey Pereira
Secretary:
Julie Smith
Treasurer:
Michelle Alfonso
Assistant Treasurer:
Michelle Bakula
Principal:
Jennifer Ramirez
Ex-Officio:
Fr. Joe Moniz
Standing Committees
Beautification:
Ana Sanavio
Book Fair:
Susan Harden & Diane McCullough
Christian Service:
Matthew Krappman
Dinner Dance & Auction:
Maria Campagna & Renee Norton
Falcon Wear:
Ani Moreno & Cherlene Stones
Fall Festival:
Arin Dunn
Helping Hands:
Dolores Roa
Hospitality:
Kerri Law & Kristin Mitchell
Jogathon:
Jill Longo & Susan Ross
New Family Mentoring:
Nicole Anido & Kelly Paulus
PR: Camille Abdalla
Program Planning:
Michelle Mapp
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
Pamela Johnson
Room Parents:
Tina Alietti & Cortney Vanis
Sports Boosters:
Michele Ciampa & Julie Schneiders
Traffic:
John Casci & D.J. Saltarelli
Used Uniform Sales:
Brandy Nava & Patty Nessen
Presidents Emeritus: Maite Ramirez & Lara Serventi
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You still have a chance to donate to the Fund-a-Project to renovate our oldest bathrooms and install new drinking fountains that also refill water bottles. The attendees of the Red Tie Ball were able to contribute almost $30,000. However, we still need your help to raise our goal of $40,000.
There are two ways to give:
You can bring in donations to the school office
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Get Your School Hours For 2017-18 Off to a Great Start!
Sign-up to help collect shoes during our upcoming Souls for Souls shoe drive! The drive starts Wednesday, May 17th and continues through Tuesday, May 23rd. During the school week, volunteers will bring out the collection bins by7:30am and then help sort the donated shoes for distribution to the receiving charities from 8:00-8:25am.
We will also have collections at Friday's Spring Concert and during all morning masses on Sunday, May 21st. Volunteers will be needed on Sunday from 12:30-1:30pm and additional volunteer time is needed on Monday and Tuesday to help finish the sorting and boxing.
Can't make the volunteer hours but want to help the cause? Don't forget to donate your shoes! We're also collecting donations of medium-sized cardboard boxes in good condition.
Thanks for supporting Souls for Souls 2017!
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ONE SHOE, TWO SHOES, RED SHOES, BLUE SHOES!
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Save your shoes for the annual Soles for Souls shoe drive coming up May 17-23. We accept all kinds of shoes including single shoes, tennis shoes, dress shoes, etc. They are given to Soles 4 Souls which distributes them domestically and internationally to people in need.
Stay tuned for more info...
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NEW FAMILY MENTORING PROGRAM 2017-2018
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It is that time of year again when we will be welcoming new families to the St. Philip the Apostle community!
We are looking for volunteers to be mentors to these new families. Mentors play an important role in helping new families become acquainted with St. Philip the Apostle School. You will also be given school hours throughout the year when you participate.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor please send an email to the 2017-2018 New Family Mentor Co-Chairs :
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One of our on-going recycling programs is the collection of donated used eyeglasses. One of our parishioners collects for the Lions Clubs International Recycle for Sight service program. We have a box in the office to collect if you have glasses to donate.
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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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| EXPIRATION OF ANY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT |
EXPIRATION OF ANY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT (Virtus and/or TB test) page 21 of Parent Handbook.
Once your TB test is expired you may not perform service hours until the TB test is current.
If TB test and/or Virtus remain expired at the end of the school year, your tuition plan will be changed to a Non-Service plan (B or D) effective August 1st of the next school year. June 30th is the deadline to complete these requirements.
Once requirements are met
(by June 30th) your tuition plan will change back to plan A or C effective August 1st, of the next school year.
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Help is needed for the 7th grade Bake Sale during Grandparents & Special Friends Day. Please
read this for information.
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| VIRTUS RECERTIFICATION CLASS |
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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Thursday, May 11th. If you can put in the newsletter, we will need a team to set up for the art show, Starting after drop off on Thursday, May 11th to when the set up is complete in Holy Angel Hall. Please contact
mrenn@stphiliptheapostle.org
with questions or better yet, put your name in the list to help, for either set up or the preview night.
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| GRANDPARENT'S AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY HELP NEEDED |
HELP NEEDED ON MAY 10 & MAY 11
Volunteers needed to put together packets on Wed. & Thur. May 10th & 11th . We will be
assembling packets for our guests. Must be done at school. Time is flexible during school
hours.
HELP NEEDED DAY OF EVENT
Volunteers needed to help on Friday, May 12th for this St. Philip tradition. We will begin at 7
a.m. and conclude no later than 1 p.m. Help needed with set-up, greeting and assisting with
parking.
We greatly appreciate your assistance!
NURSES NEEDED
We are looking for one or two registered nurses who might be on hand to assist our senior
guests, if needed. Shifts begin at 8 a.m. and double hours will be given.
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| HELP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS AND PLC |
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The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center is looking for volunteers to help check in and shelve books. No previous experience necessary! Please contact Malissa Balderama or Natalie Ramirez if you are interested. Thank you!
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See
this flyer for more information and to register for the Parish Vacation Bible School.
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| SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE BEACH |
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Summer of Surf is a beach activity camp that provides transportation from Pasadena and neighboring cities to Santa Monica all summer long. We offer a wide array of beach activities including surfing and bodyboarding. Our focus is on providing a safe and supportive atmosphere for your child to grow and develop their skills in the ocean, whether they are brand new to the ocean or they are an experienced surfer. Ages 7-15, flexible scheduling options available.
Phone: (818)433-2694
Email: info@summerofsurf.com
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
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Teachers who inspire realize there will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how we use them."
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