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Principal Notes

Dear Parents,

Don't forget to support our drama students this weekend when they present "Children of Eden," the musical version of the book of Genesis.  You can reserve seats ahead of time using the flyer, or you can purchase seats at the door. The cost is $5.  It's the best deal in town!  Performances are at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2 pm on Sunday.  See you there!

Have a wonderful week,

Jennifer


DATES TO REMEMBER
MAY 30, Thursday
Student Council Elections
May 31, Friday, 
Spirit Shirts; Drama Musical
June 2, Sunday
Unity Sunday, 2nd grade
June 4, Tuesday
Sports Recognition Night
June 5, Wednesday
Falcon Game Day
June 6, Friday
Dismissal NOON; Graduation 4 pm

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE
Due to low enrollment the following classes have been cancelled for summer school:
                                                    Advancing in Math
                                                    Printmaking
                                                    Lego Space Travel

There is still plenty of room in all of the other classes.This Friday, May 31st,  is the last day to register. Please contact Mrs. Gripp [email protected] with any questions.

8th GRADE COUNTDOWN
Our 8th graders are on the home stretch!
June 3, Monday - Disneyland Field Trip
June 4, Tuesday - Last day of regular classes
June 6, Thursday - Service Day and Pizza at Pastor Tony Gomez's home
June 7, Friday - Baccalaureate Mass 10:30; Luncheon; Graduation 4 pm

CHESS CLUB
Reminder: This is the last week of Chess Club for the year. For more information, read this flyer:

DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS
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:  

Keith and Kerri Law
425 San Palo Place
Pasadena, Ca 91107

Please update your records as needed

LOST AND FOUND OVERFLOWING
Items that have been sitting in Lost and Found for too long will be on display until Thursday noon and then will be donated. Please remind your students to take a look if they are missing anything!

DRAMA CLUB MUSICAL TICKETS
Drama Club presents Children of Eden, Jr. Musical! Order tickets ahead with this flyer or buy tickets at the door.

REMINDERS
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-20
The school calendar for 2019-20 is now available. You can view and download it here.

BATC PLEDGE REMINDERS
We are grateful to everyone 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, 2019.   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. Also, if your company matches the gift, please get those matching requests in. They are a tremendous help! If you have any questions contact Colleen Welsh [email protected] or
(626) 795-9691 ext. 449.

FACTS REGISTRATION
Thank you to all the families that have registered for FACTS. If you have not yet registered, please do so today. FACTS enrollment is required of all families.  

If you did not receive your email invitation to join the program FACTS program, please contact  [email protected].

BOX TOPS COLLECTION
Box Tops collection is still going on!

COLLECTING USED EYEGLASSES
Thank you for remembering to bring in your old glasses. If you get new glasses remember to turn in your old pair to the office. We collect for the Lions Club year around!  

PTO NEWS
SPORTS RECOGNITION NIGHT
Sports Recognition Night is Tuesday, June 4th, at 5:30pm in Holy Angel Hall.
Let's celebrate our amazing sports teams, our graduating 8th grade athletes, and our fantastic coaches!

Send in your best sports photos by May 31st to Linda Martinez at  [email protected]

BE A ROOM PARENT
Room Moms Needed for the 2019-2020 school year.  We would love early volunteers to fill spots! First come, first served. Please email Anneke Greco at [email protected] or Joy Majich at [email protected] with any questions or fill out the attached form.  Please turn all forms into the school office."

TRAFFIC TEAM
Are you looking for a fun & easy way to get your service hours in for next year?  Consider joining the traffic team.  We are looking for a few enthusiastic people to help keep our kids safe. Please contact [email protected]rg for more information.

RECYCLE USED MARKERS
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!

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours? 
Send an email to Kathy Andric [email protected] to check!

SCHOOL SERVICE HOURS
SPORTS BOOSTERS
Sports Boosters is in need of volunteers to help at SPORTS RECOGNITION NIGHT on June 4th. We need volunteers to arrive by 5:15pm in Holy Angel Hall to help with check-in and to pass out popsicles to students who will be attending the event. Parent volunteers will receive an hour towards next year's service hours.

HOT LUNCH HELP
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.

PARISH SERVICE HOURS
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
VIRTUS AND FINGERPRINTING
Our parish is offering  The Protecting God's Children Virtus Session  - Friday, May 31, 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, June 1, 9 am to 12 noon. Fingerprinting is also offered Saturday, June 8 by appointment - call the parish 626.793.0693
  

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT OUR PARISH
Visit stphiliptheapostle.org for Registrations and\or come by the  Parish Center.  
Registration form
  

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PRAY THE ROSARY WITH OUR COMMUNITY
Mondays  - Children's Rosary right after dismissal
Thursdays --  Parent-led Rosary 8:05 a.m. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS
ALUMNI EAGLE PROJECT REQUEST
Please see this flyer with request for our school community to help this Boy Scout with his Eagle Project and help the homeless.

CRAFTING WITH MRS. MORALES
If you are interested in crafting for a week in the summer, Mrs. Morales is leading 2 sessions for students going into 5th grade and above. 

REFLECTION OF THE WEEK

" Once you make a decision, 
the universe conspires to make it happen." 
~Ralph Waldo Emerson