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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
This is a busy week for Christian Service at St. Philips. Third Grade is sponsoring the coffee and sock drive for the homeless at Union Station and we have our annual Dollar Dress Day for the Bridge of Life School on Friday. The Bridge of Life School is in Cambodia and was started by alum Eddie Roohan. It provides technical and vocational education for those who would not otherwise receive any training. We've been supporting the Bridge of Life School for many years and these much-needed funds are really appreciated by them.
Also this week, two of our Girl Scouts are collecting old towels, toys, and food for the Humane Society. These can be dropped off in the office. Finally, the Special Needs ministry of the parish is asking our students for drawings to decorate Holy Angel Hall for the special needs fair on Sunday, March 10. Be sure to come to the fair to see the beautiful drawings and to enjoy the booths and food.
However you can help is much appreciated. Whether you send socks, coffee, old towels, pet toys, or pet food, or attend the special needs fair we appreciate your support and what you are teaching your child about helping others through service.
Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer
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FEB 26, Tuesday
Mass led by Family #28; 4th & 5th Science Fair
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FEB 28, Thursday
8th Grade Photos
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MAR 1, Friday
Dollar Dress for Bridge of Life School
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MAR 6, Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
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MAR 12, Tuesday
Mass led by Family #29
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MAR 15, Friday
Alternate dress for St. Patrick's Day; end of 2nd Trimester
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| TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS AND FLYERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE. |
Please notify the teacher and the principal in writing and in advance if a student will be absent for an extended period of time. Students who are absent for more than 15 days in a school year may not receive report card grades depending on the student and situation.
Family holidays should not be scheduled for school days. If unusual circumstances make this necessary, please contact the principal to discuss the matter. It is left to the discretion of the teacher whether to prepare advance assignments or allow students to make up work missed.
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TODAY is the last day to order for March! Go to www.boonli.com, use the school password, which is falcon174 to create a new account.
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The yearbook committee has opened the contest for the yearbook cover. This year the design has to reflect the following SLE:
"Demonstrate global awareness through the acceptance of cultures, the world's religions and our environment."
Students can use white non-glossy paper *letter size) and bold colors. The EXTENDED due date is Friday, March 1, 2019. They can turn in their designs to Mrs. Roldan or Mrs. Cross.
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St. Philip parish will offer the Keeping the Promise Alive class three times in May for those parents that need to renew before the new school year.
May 3
AND
May May 10 from 6 - 7:30 pm
May 18 from 9 -10:30 am
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We will publish corrections to the physical directory in this column. Please make a note of them in your directory. Changes are noted in bold:
The Stones Family
224 San Gabriel Ct
Sierra Madre, Ca 91024
Please update your records as needed.
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| SERVICE HOURS TIPS AND INFO |
If you were short on hours for period 1, you should have received your bill (or you will be getting it very soon). If you have a problem, please resolve it now. It becomes more difficult to resolve issues the longer you wait.
FEBRUARY IS HERE! Service hours for the school year need to be complete by 4/30/19! That will come faster than you know. Don't wait to complete your parish hours!
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PARISH HOURS?
You may earn a maximum of 4 hours for parish work. Additional parish volunteering is welcomed but, service hours credit will not be awarded after 4 hours are reached.
SCOUTING- Parish service hours are only given to pre-approved scout leaders (who can earn a maximum of 4 hours each). For each grade, there can be one approved leader per every 8 scouts. Leaders need to submit their names to the Parish Service Hour Coordinator by November 1. (Parish Hours coordinator, Mimi Stolpe).
Please refer to the Parish Service Hour guidelines for more information on what hours may be submitted for parish hours.
Questions about service hours? All answers can be found on the School website under SERVICE HOUR GUIDELINES.
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Summer enrichment classes will be held the weeks of June 17, June 24, and July 1. For information, refer to
this packet.
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Can't wait for that summer sunshine? We can't wait either! Camp Falcon is back for 7 weeks of fun! This includes swimming twice a week, club activities, movie days, special campers' surprises, and weekly Friday field trips. Check out our Camp Falcon 2019 flyer below. Registration forms are now available on our website under Falcon's Nest. *Field Trip schedule coming soon!
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| SAVE THE DATE - PIE 'N BURGER PARTY |
Save the Date! Tuesday April 2nd Pie 'N Burger Party
Thank you to all the parents, faculty, staff and school board for achieving 100% participation in pledges to our Annual
Blessed are the Children
Giving Campaign. This marks the 26
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consecutive year of 100% participation. CONGRATULATIONS and thank you so very much!
For those new to our school, Mr. Michael Osborn, owner of Pie 'N Burger, treats all students, parents, faculty, staff and school board members to a delicious Pie 'N Burger lunch to celebrate your donation to the
Blessed are the Children
campaign. Proud parents of 3 St. Philip alumni (Michael '00, Kelly '02 & Robert '06), Michael and Jane Osborn started this tradition when their children attended school here.
An invitation will follow, but please save the date of Tuesday, April 2nd to join your student(s) for lunch.
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| LOST - LARGE USAFA, RED, WHITE & BLUE UMBRELLA |
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If you found a red, white & blue large umbrella with U.S. Air Force Academy logo on it, please return to the front office. Last seen on Tuesday, Feb. 5th outside the front glass doors of the school. It has sentimental value to Mrs. Welsh.
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If you think you may need help with tuition next year, please apply for financial aid through FACTS. See our website for details.
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SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Interested in getting more involved and sharing your talents? Consider joining a School Board committee. Email [email protected] with your areas of interest.
Here are some areas where we need your help:
PUBLIC RELATIONS - write articles, take pictures, design graphics, support social media marketing...
TECHNOLOGY - implement tech solutions and keep existing systems on the cutting edge
FACILITIES - lend your professional expertise to ensure our buildings stay in good shape
POLICY & PLANNING - work on tracking SPA's strategic plan
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Popsicle sales are back!! Please help support our 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Fundraiser. Popsicles sold each Friday after school. All popsicles just $1!
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Box Tops collection is still going on!
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COLLECTING USED EYEGLASSES
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If you get new glasses remember to turn in your old pair to the office. We collect for the Lions Club!
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We hope that everyone had fun at the Jog-A-Thon!!! What an amazing day!!! Thank you to our incredible chairs, SUSAN ROSS and KELLY PAULUS, for all your hard work and vision in putting this event together. So much more than a fundraiser, Jog-A-Thon is a great way for our kids to enjoy running and to have fun while supporting our school and each other. We so appreciate our chairs, and we thank all the many volunteers who helped make Jog-A-Thon a success.
Renee & Maria
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Red Tie Ball
April 13, 2019
Castaway, Burbank
For event information, to buy tickets, or to become a sponsor,
Invitations are being mailed this week!
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3RD GRADE CHRISTIAN SERVICE - COFFEE & SOCKS
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See the flyer here to find out how to help our homeless in the City of Pasadena.
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Winter Sports have begun at St. Philips! We are looking for photos of both Boys and Girls Basketball teams (all levels) for the Sports Kiosk. Submit your photos of your athletes to Julie Schnieders at
[email protected]
or Susan Dupre' at
[email protected]
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SPAS is participating in the Crayola ColorCycle it program this school year! Send used markers in to school and reduce waste. It is that easy. So, Don't throw out that used marker-- ColorCycle it!
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours?
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SCIENCE FAIR HELP WITH JUDGING
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Science Fair judges needed for the Junior High Science Fair. Science background recommended, but not required. The science fair is on Wed, March 20th from 8:20 to about 12:00/12:30. Please email Miss France for more information if you are interested:
[email protected]
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The annual Art Show will be on Grandparents and Special Friends Day Friday May 10th! We need many hands to help hang up, tag and set out the THOUSANDS of masterpieces your children so proudly have created throughout this year! The two days we need the most volunteers are on THURSDAY, May 9th from drop off until we are through and on MONDAY, May 13th for the take down of all of the artwork. Lunch will be provided on Thursday. Volunteers are also needed on the preview night on Thursday to help with a craft and serve our traditional ice-cream floats. Please send a e-mail to
[email protected]
to confirm you can help. Also, this is a great way to jump start your hours for the 2019-2020 school year!
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Kids eat every day! Please, please, please lend a helping hand. Volunteer in the school kitchen. You can earn up to 2.5 hrs. per shift. Already earned all your required hours? No problem, the kids still need you. Email [email protected] if interested in helping feed our children.
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FR. TONY'S INSTALLATION RECEPTION, MARCH 1ST
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Join us for a Wine and Cheese Party on Friday, March 1st honoring our pastor, Fr. Tony Gomez on the occasion of his Installation as the eighth Pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Church.
Tickets will be $10 per person and tickets can be purchased online
here
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The festivities will begin at 7:00 PM in Holy Angel Hall.
Bishop David O'Connell will be joining us for a special Installation Mass on Sunday, March 3rd at 9:15 AM. No ticket is needed for the Mass.
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Girls Scout Troop 1461 is collecting donations for pets. Please see
this flyer.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT OUR PARISH
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Registration Opens in March.
Contact for more info.
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WALKING WITH PURPOSE - WOMEN'S MINISTRY
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Walking With Purpose is a new ministry that St. Philip the Apostle Church is offering to women seeking a deeper understanding of our Catholic faith by studying the Bible. It's not a traditional Bible study. It begins as a 6-week program that incorporates at-home Scripture Study, weekly small group discussions and monthly talks. Walking with Purpose is a supportive and fun loving group who share a common goal to transform hearts to Christ through knowledge of scripture.
Come join us every Thursday up until March 28th, at 7pm in the ministry center at St. Philips in Room 1, as we begin our first study guide program called "Living in the Father's Love."For questions, please call Andrea Leos at (626)354-8254 or e-mail at
[email protected]
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TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PRAY THE ROSARY WITH OUR COMMUNITY
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Mondays -
Children's Rosary right after dismissal
Thursdays -- Parent-led Rosary 8:05 a.m.
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ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HOMELESS
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See the flyer for the Catholic Charities event - Footprints, Making Tracks for Neighbors in Need being held March 16 at Bishop Amat High School.
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
"
Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day,
and at last we cannot break it."
~Horace Mann
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