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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
We are only a few days away from Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Our students will receive their ashes at a simple prayer service on Wednesday at 2:10 pm. This service is not open to the public, however, parents are welcome to join us. Just like last year, I invite you to have your best Lent ever by participating in the Dynamic Catholic 40 Day Journey. You can sign up for it here.
https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever/
On Friday, we will have the first of four Stations of the Cross services. This week it will be at 8:10 am in the church. We'll let you know week by week what time it takes place so that you can join us if you like. I love the Stations of the Cross for the time it provides for quiet and reflection. It is one of my favorite Catholic traditions.
In case you have not yet heard, St. Philips had a wonderful weekend. Our boys' varsity basketball team won the open division finals to take first place in the archdiocese. And at the Archdiocesan Academic Decathlon competition, with over 100 schools represented, our team won 13th place overall with 8th place in logic, 6th place in math, 5th place in English, and 4th place in social studies. Congratulations to all of our students who represented St. Philips so well this weekend.
Have a prayerful week as we enter into the holiest time of the church year.
Jennifer
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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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MAR 17, Sunday
Unity Sunday by 1st grade
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MAR 19, Tuesday
Mass led by Family #30
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| TO DOWNLOAD ALL THE FORMS AND FLYERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE. |
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Dollar Dress Days
The school schedules six Dollar Dress Days to support the following: Bridge of Life School in Cambodia, St. Vincent de Paul, the Pregnancy Help Center in Rosemead, the Assisting Children Parish Ministry and two days for the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. In the event of an emergency or disaster where our support is needed there may be additional dates added.
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Please remind your child to speak up if their hot lunch ticket is missing. The office can give them a replacement ticket so they can get their hot lunch.
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| GOLF CLASS BEGINS NEW SESSION |
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Golf Squad at St Philip the Apostle is for both new and continuing students and provides weekly opportunities for your child to learn the technical swing mechanics (i.e. putting, chipping, full swing, etc.) as well as the social skills required to enjoy golf, the clubs, and golf course (i.e. vocabulary, etiquette, rules, history, etc.) all under the instruction of an LPGA or PGA Professional. Golf is a very challenging and fun sport that can lead to college scholarships. So start early and start now...boys and girls! Even if your child already plays, it is great to enjoy weekly, convenient lessons from the pro. (Click Here to read more on how and why your child can benefit from continuing professional, golf practice with Golf Squad at your school.)
Below is the St Philip the Apostle specific link with additional info and online registration:
We look forward to building the foundation to enjoy golf for a lifetime together!"
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The Crochet Spring classes start April 2nd. For more information read
this flyer.
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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 |
Questions about service hours? All answers can be found on the School website under SERVICE HOUR GUIDELINES.
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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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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 SaraAlexanderVanis@gmail.com 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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Red Tie Ball
April 13, 2019
Castaway, Burbank
6 weeks to go until our fabulous event!
Look for your invitation in the mail!
Want a chance to be tuition-free next year? Buy a raffle ticket!
Please consider supporting the event by being a Patron.
For all event information, including how to become a Patron and to buy tickets,
go here.
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PTO BOARD NOMINATION TIME!
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Please take a look at the PTO Board Nomination form and consider signing up to be part of the PTO Board! There are several openings and this is a excellent way to help out and get to know many parents in a fun way.
PTO BOARD Nomination Form
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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.
Please consider donating! Donations are lower than past years so far!
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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
jjschnieders@yahoo.com
or Susan Dupre' at
scdupre@gmail.com
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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:
mfrance@stphiliptheapostle.org
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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
mrenn@stphiliptheapostle.org
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 rezangeles@yahoo.com if interested in helping feed our children.
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Please see the flyer for information about the upcoming St. Joseph's Table and also ways you can help.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT OUR PARISH
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Registration Opens in March.
Contact Susie Lopez in the parish office at 626-793-0693 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
drealeos@gmail.com
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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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Tom Sawyer Camp is offering a spring camp the week after Easter. Enrollment deadline is April 12th. If you wish to enroll or have any questions, call 626-794-1156 or asc@tomsawyercamps.com
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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
"Opportunity may knock only once,
but temptation leans on the doorbell." ~Author Unknown
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