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Principal Notes

Dear Parents,

On Friday we say goodbye to the class of 2017.  We begin the day with the Baccalaureate Mass and end with the Graduation ceremony in the church.  We are all going to miss this class.  They are spirited and kind, smart and funny, and most of all they know how to step up and help out when others need them.  I've loved watching them grow and I am so excited for them as they enter their high school careers.  I know I'll be hearing about their amazing accomplishments.  

Due to graduation on Friday, we have early dismissal. Pick up is a bit difficult because of the cars parked in the lot so plan to come a bit before noon and to be patient.  

For any one planning on attending the graduation, please note that the church will be locked until 3 pm. At 3 pm it will be opened for graduation seating. Thank you so much.

Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer
DATES TO REMEMBER
JUN 6, TUESDAY 
Sports Recognition Night
JUN 9, FRIDAY
Noon Dismissal; Baccalaureate Mass; Graduation
JUN 13, TUESDAY 
K & 1st Awards, 2 pm;
Used Uniform Sale
JUN 14, WEDNESDAY 
2nd & 3rd Awards, 8:30 am;
4th & 5th Awards, 11:00 am;
12:30 Dismissal
JUN 15, THURSDAY
10:30 Dismissal
Alternate Dress
NO FALCON'S NEST

TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS AND FLYERS TOGETHER, PLEASE  CLICK HERE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
LOST AND FOUND
All unmarked or illegible uniform items will be on display  next Monday and  Tuesday to be claimed. Please take time to look if you are missing anything! Items that go unclaimed will be donated to Used Uniform Sales. 

USED UNIFORM SALE
There will be a Used Uniform Sale on June 13th. Please read this flyer for information.

JOIN THE FALCON CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Falcon XC starts its preseason training on the morning of July 1 at 7:45 at Eaton Canyon Nature Center.  Come meet us at the top end of the Nature Center parking lot to kick of another great season for the team!  The team is open to all Falcons in grades 3-8, so come on out and give it shot!  Parents are welcome to join the team for the workouts as well.  Preseason workouts will also be offered on Tuesday and Thursday early evenings near the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center along with every Saturday morning at Eaton Canyon Nature Center.  If your Falcon would prefer to wait to join the team once the school year starts that will work too, but you might as well get them started now if you are going to be in town over the summer.  If you have any questions please contact Coach Chris McNatt at 213-952-9975 or a [email protected] .

OLYMPICS - WEDNESDAY
Students can wear jogathan shirts with uniform bottoms for Olympics on Wednesday.

SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school registration is now closed and registrations are complete.

REMINDERS
BATC PLEDGE REMINDER
Thank you for all who donated to the Blessed are the Children campaign . If you made a pledge, but have not yet made a payment, please remember pledges must be paid in full by June 15, 2017 .   Payments can be made via the school website , just click on Giving then Donate Now or send your check to the Development Office, Attention:  BATC. If you have any questions contact Colleen Welsh [email protected] .

SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Earn your hours doing what you love...
The success of our school depends on parents like you donating your time and talents.  If you can spend that time doing something you love, then we all win.  Take a look below and see if one of these School Board opportunities brings a smile to your heart.

Do you take your own Christmas card pictures? 
Did you write for your school newspaper? Do you have a background in sales or public relations?
Join the Public Relations committee

Did the Flush Fund excite you? 
Have you studied architecture or property management? Do you have a background in developing or managing commercial properties?
Join the Facilities committee

Are parties your thing? 
Can you be creative on a budget? Do you like working with a fun group of people?
Join the Special Events committee

Contact [email protected] for more details

IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW
Service hour period 2 and school year 2016-17 has now ended (as of 4/30/17).If you are being billed for any hours in the 2016-17 school year YOU HAVE UNTIL 6/30/17 to clear up problems.  After this date, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AMOUNT BILLED.

If you are an 8th grade parent, you must rectify your bill ASAP.  If it is not cleared, your child may be held back from the Disneyland trip and/or receiving their cap and gown.

General notes on your accounts:FALL FEST HOURS ARE SHOWING AS SCHOOL HOURS. 
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.  You are responsible for making sure you have the correct total amount of hours and also the needed hours for each event (school, parish, DDA, fest). Please look closely at your account. 

PRAY THE ROSARY 
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 (
j[email protected], Mimi Stolpe ([email protected])or Tracy Luiso ([email protected]) with any questions.

Curious about the rosary and our Blessed Mother?

PTO NEWS
FALL FESTIVAL 2017 KICK OFF MEETING
Please join us Monday, June 5 at 7:00pm in the Parish Ministry Building, Room 3 for the Fall Fest Kick Off Meeting.  All are welcome to come learn about the Festival and how you can earn Fall Fest and School Service Hours.  You will even earn 1 service hour for attending the meeting!

SPORTS RECOGNITION NIGHT
Tuesday, June 6 5:30 pm - see our flyer!

ROOM PARENTS WANTED FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR
We are looking for enthusiastic parents to assist our teachers in planning events for each classroom for the 2017-2018 school year.  This is a great way to get involved, earn service hours, get to know your student's teacher and meet your class parents!  If you are interested please fill out the attached flyer and put it in the Room parent's box no later than June 9th. SEE FLYER

Thank you so much!
Tina Alietti and Cortney Vanis
2017-2018 Room Parent Chairs

EYEGLASS RECYCLING
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.

SCRIP SCOOP
 SCRIP SCOOP 
JUNE 5, 2017

2017-18
SCRIP DATES TO REMEMBER

June 5th
10:00 a.m. Last day to order on-line.
Prestopay with ScripNow is available all Summer to print from home

June 7th
Last day to order from the lobby box

August 28th
Online orders can be placed.
Order by 10:00 a.m.

August 29th
Scrip available to purchase from the lobby box

October 1st
Deadline to make a scrip purchase or you will be moved to the buy-out status.

April 15, 2018
Last day to purchase scrip on-line or from the lobby box.
(No exceptions)


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) 

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: [email protected]
SCHOOL SERVICE HOURS
ARE YOUR VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS CURRENT?
Email [email protected] for a quick answer!
  • Please be sure your TB test result and VIRTUS certification are current or your plan will be switched to a non-service plan and due to budgeting the plan will not be changed back until the following school year!
  • If you have kept up with the on-line Virtus bulletins on the Virtus Online website you are able to print your certificate yourself. If you need help with this, email Kathy Andric.
  • The Pasadena Health Department offers free TB tests on Mondays.

HELP NEEDED FOR THE TEACHER AND STAFF END OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON 
Help is needed for the teacher and staff end of the year luncheon on June 14t. Sign--up here:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aabaa22aafa7-endofthe

LUNCH YARD HELP
If you would like to earn hours by helping on the yard during lunch, contact Kathy Andric [email protected] This is a 30 to 60 minute commitment one day a week every week for the school year.

HELP IN THE LEARNING COMMONS AND PLC
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!

Malissa Balderama [email protected]
Natalie Ramirez [email protected]

PARISH SERVICE HOURS
SERVICE HOUR PERIOD 1 (2017-2018) IS UNDERWAY
Get a jump start on your hours.  Were you scrambling to get your parish hours done?  Call David Landa now, he has hours available for May and the summer!

PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL EVENT
Support our parish event at Mijares to benefit St. Vincent dePaul see flyer.

PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
See this flyer for more information and to register for the Parish Vacation Bible School.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
WE-COME-TO-YOU CAR WASH
Two of our former students Meg Diehl and Katie Krappman are ready to come to you and Wash your car! $20.00 per vehicle - you can call 6626.264.0756 or email  [email protected] to make an appointment.

Car Wash flyer

LIFEGUARDS
St. Philip alumnae are offering Red Cross Certified Lifeguard service for your pool parties! See flyer here!

PLAY TOUGH LIKE A GIRL
Join Miss Malissa (alumna, teacher, and coach) this Summer for a Girls Sports Clinic to develop and improve fundamental skills for a fun year of volleyball and basketball! 
FLYER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UNION STATION MISSION-DRIVEN WALK
Saturday, June 10th - the March Home: Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time walk  from 8 am - 12 pm. Volunteers urgently needed! Email [email protected] to sign up for a volunteer position. Shifts are:
Set Up - 5am -  8am
Event - 6 am - 12 pm
Break Down - 11am to pm
Please include in your email: 1) your desired shift 2) How many in your group (children over 10 years old may volunteer as Finish Line cheer Team members with a chaperone.)  

LA SALLE GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP
For girls 6 - 14  - contact Freedom McCullough [email protected] or 818.355.2360.

CAMP MARIASTELLA
An ACA accredited resident camping summer camp for Girls. Visit www.CampMariastella.com for more info or pick up flyer in the school office.

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP AT ST. PHILIP
Registration form is here to sign up for Summer Basketball Camp run by two alumni of St. Philip, Tomas Seager and Jack Dakan. Check it out here!

SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE BEACH
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


REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
 
"  Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable."
~Wendy Wasserstein