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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
Today we welcomed our newest Falcons, 35 students, to Transitional Kindergarten. Tomorrow will be their first full day. We are so excited about this new program. The classrooms are beautiful and soon the playground will be finished. In the meantime, the TK students will be spending some time in Holy Angel Hall getting their physical activity time in.
Also today, our school families met for the first time this year. We completed a "Choose Love" activity poster that you'll see displayed around the school. Don't forget that we will have a Choose Love speaker here on Wednesday, September 19 at 8 am in Holy Angel Hall. We would love to have a packed house so that parents will be able to understand and support the Choose Love program.
Back to School Nights are next week. Tuesday, September 11, is for TK through 3rd grade and Thursday, September 13, is for 4th through 8th grades. We will start promptly at 7 pm in Holy Angel Hall. Our new pastor, Fr. Tony, will be speaking and you'll learn about some of the new programs that are happening this year. Additionally, you will visit your child's classroom where the teachers will have their own presentations. The evening will end at 8:30. Please do not use this night for private conversations with the teachers. This evening is for general presentations and questions. If you need to have a private conversation, you can make an appointment to meet with the teacher at a different time.
Thank you for all that you do to support the school. You are appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
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SEP 11, TUESDAY
Back to School Night TK-3rd Grade
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SEP 13, THURSDAY
Back to School Night 4th-8th
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SEP 16, SUNDAY
Unity Sunday 5th Grade;
New Family Mentor Mass
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SEP 19, WEDNESDAY
8 a.m. Choose Love presentation
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ABSENCE, TARDINESS & TRUANCY
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Excused Tardy /Early Dismissal For Appointment
Medical and Dental appointments during school hours are acceptable only when it is impossible to schedule such appointments after school or during a vacation period.
These appointments should not be scheduled in conflict with the dates of standardized testing - please help!
THESE APPOINTMENTS REQUIRE VERIFICATION NOTES FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE IN ORDER TO BE CLASSIFIED AS AN "EXCUSED TARDY."
Excused absences and tardies are granted for verified medical and dental appointments only. Obtaining a note from a doctor when a child is at home ill does not constitute a medical excused absence.
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If you are having trouble accessing your Portal, please contact Anthony Yniguez at
[email protected].
If you haven't already received your login information, you will get it later this week.
Please check your directory, if at any time there are changes you need to make, please contact Karen Conley at
[email protected].
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Want to look at your Parent Portals on the go? Download the app!
The apps can be used on Android and iOS and are found on Google Play or
iTunes by searching for ParentPlus or just Rediker.
When you first open the app, it prompts you to enter your username (the same one that has been assigned to you, usually your email). Once you enter your username, St. Philip the Apostle School will appear. Tap on the school name and then Register.
Sign in with your user name and password to access PlusPortals.
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During both arrival and dismissal times, please do not make left turns from our driveway onto Hill Avenue. This causes traffic backup in the driveway traffic lanes.
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The Play Structure area is off limits after school for everyone, Parents please do not allow your child in that area even if you are on campus. Thank you for helping us with safety.
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For information on the Jr. High Fall Speech & Debate Tournament, read this flyer.
Calling all 4th & 5th graders- Novice Speech & Debate Team!
The Speech & Debate team is being expanded to also include a
Novice 4th and 5th grade speech team.
For information, read this flyer.
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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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SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS
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Parents, many of you have either an expired Virtus Certificate or expired TB result!
Service Hours can not be earned or recorded if you are not current!
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SERVICE REMINDERS AND TIPS
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Welcome back to school! Please start making plans as to how you will be completing your service hours.
If you have not yet done so, please make sure to register on the school website for account access. A few new families still have not registered. We would like to finish registering everyone this week.
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Remember that the school website and school portals are 2 different log ins/locations.
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As a reminder, you can find answers to all of your service hours questions on the school website under service hour guidelines (school, parish and baking guidelines are listed).
IMPORTANT:
You need to log in ALL of your own hours - no one will do it on your behalf. This includes fall fest. You need to log your hours even if you signed in at an event.
If your requirements are not up to date (TB, Virtues, fingerprinting) YOU CANNOT VOLUNTEER -Keep this in mind for Fall Fest.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Don't miss any of our awesome posts- be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
Instagram: Spasfalcons
Facebook:
St. Philip the Apostle School
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The after school activities such as Golf, Crochet, Spanish, Chess, Dance Class and Tae Kwon Do will start soon. The information flyers or registration forms are attached below:
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Parents please bring your yellow name placard even if you walk up for the younger student pick up to help expedite the dismissal process.
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The Drama Club fall production is Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular. Grades 5th - 8th grades are invited to participate. Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. If you are interested in participating, please attend the mandatory parent meeting on September 11, 2018 immediately after dismissal in the Learning Commons. You must be at the meeting in order to participate. Auditions will be September 18, 2018. Contact Natalie Ramirez with any questions. [email protected]
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Box Tops collection is still going on! See the Flyer today!
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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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Your used ink cartridges can turn in to $$$ for SPAS! We are partnering with Cartridges For Kids again this year! See the flyer below for a more specific list of what we are collecting. You can do something good for the earth and help our school at the same time!
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PTO PROGRAM PLANNING PRESENTS CHOOSE LOVE
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Want to learn more about how you and your children can "Choose Love" in any situation? Join your fellow SPAS parents at a special "Choose Love" discussion at Holy Angels Hall on September 19th at 8 am. This new social and emotional learning program is being incorporated into the SPAS curriculum to help promote a culture of love and kindness in our school.
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The New Family Mass is on Sunday, September 16th, at 9:15am. The front pews will be reserved for our new families. After mass, we invite our new families to enjoy coffee, juice and donuts under the Canopy (at the lunch tables). This is a great way to get to know fellow new families and existing Families of the SPA School Community.
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours?
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Do you need to fulfill hours this year? Volunteer in the school kitchen to help and earn up to 2.5 hrs. per shift. Email [email protected] if interested.
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During 2nd through 8th grade lunches parents assist with yard supervision. If you are interested in this service hour opportunity, please contact Kathy at [email protected] to receive info of what the responsibilities and time slots are for this year.
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Celebrate Our Silver Jubilee Year!
Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley
is accepting new members and celebrating 25 years of "Giving Wings to Children"- Young singers will be rehearsing and performing with renowned musical artists in their upcoming concert series and appear in the World Premiere of Henry Mollicone's
Moses
with LA Opera. Also on the horizon for this highly acclaimed choir of children and youth from throughout the San Gabriel Valley will be a Broadway Musical Review, touring the Southwestern United States, and singing for Papal Mass in Rome. Call (626) 374-2410 to join the celebration!
To see more, find our Facebook Page: Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley
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GIRL SCOUT ROLLER SKATING PARTY
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The 6th Grade Girl Scout Cadet Troop invites St Philip Friends and Family to a Roller Skating Party!
Sunday, September 23rd 10:30am-12:30pm at Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale.
$15 per person- private fundraising event See attached flyer for details and sign up.
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
"
When educating the minds of our youth,
we must not forget to educate their hearts."
- Dalai Lama
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