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Principal Notes

Dear Parents,

Fall Fest is this Saturday!  Fall Fest is definitely our students' favorite event of the year.  Thank you so much to Kim Crowley and her dedicated, hard working team who have been planning for months to make this day a success.  I look forward to seeing everyone and to the fantastic food, wonderful games, exciting Bingo, and enjoyable entertainment. See you on Saturday!

Jennifer

P.S.
The School Directory is going home in the blue folders today. Each family gets one directory. Thank you to Sheridan Link for putting this together for us!


DATES TO REMEMBER
OCT 16, TUESDAY 
Family 17 leads Mass
OCT 19, FRIDAY 
No school - In Service
OCT 20, SATURDAY 
Fall Fest 4 - 10pm
OCT 22, MONDAY 
CKW on-site sales
OCT 23, TUESDAY 
Family 18 leads Mass
OCT 26, FRIDAY 
Spirit Shirt Day
OCT 31, WEDNESDAY 
Halloween Parties and Parade
12:30 Dismissal

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REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS
Any student suffering an injury is responsible to report such injury to the yard duty aide, teacher, or school staff representative. Please make this known to your child. Children who leave the school premises and are not on a scheduled field trip are
NOT covered by insurance. Accidents must be reported to the school office within 24 hours after an injury if you wish to benefit from the insurance program.
FALL FEST 
OCT. 20, 2018, 4:00 - 10:00 PM
FALL FEST 
FALL FEST IS COMING!   Read the informational flyers today: 

Read this week's Newsletter

DON'T FORGET! Fall Fest Opportunity Drawing tickets are due 
10/18/18 .  All families on plans A & C are required to sell $120.00 worth of tickets.

FALL FEST SPONSOR
Support the Fall Fest!

You can become a Fall Fest 2018 Sponsor by making a tax-deductible contribution in support of this wonderful event. Your sponsorship will be acknowledged in a variety of ways:  on signage prominently displayed at the festival site, our website, St. Philip the Apostle Church Bulletin, and in the school newsletter.  

To become a Sponsor,  use  this form  and turn it in to the school office. Or go to our website to  give online here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
HOT LUNCH
Ordering for November is now open. Go to www.boonli.com and use the school password falcon174 to set up a new account.

CKW ON-SITE SALES DAY
CKW will be in the foyer of Holy Angel Hall on Monday, October 22 from 2 - 5:30 pm for parents that would like to do uniform shopping. They will also deliver the pre-ordered long-sleeve polos that day.

HALLOWEEN DAY SCHEDULE
Class Halloween Parties all take place at 10:00 a.m. and the Halloween Parade is at 11:15 a.m. Come and enjoy the creative costumes!

SERVICE HOURS INFORMATION
FALL FEST - Please remember you you must sign IN and OUT of fall fest AND log your hours online.   As is for all volunteer work, no one submits your hours for you. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CHILD'S LAST NAME ON SIGN IN SHEETS AND EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.
  
UNAPPROVED HOURS - If you have unapproved hours in your account you can contact the approver directly to follow up.  Hours should be approved within a week or so typically.

APPROVER EMAILS - Approvers, we believe that email glitch has been fixed!  You should be again getting email notifications when someone submits hours!          
          
REMINDERS
SAVE THE DATE - NOV.6 - DINE TO DONATE AT LOS TACOS
Tuesday, November 6th join us at Los Tacos at 1 W California Blvd #211, Pasadena, CA 91105 to support the 8th grade trip to DC.  Flyer will follow later. Taco Tuesday! 15% from all purchases will go to the 8th grade. Yum! Thank you Ralph and Leos family!!!

BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN CONTEST
The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center are hosting the  1st Annual Book Character Pumpkin Contest. Any students in grades K-8th grade can participate. The rules are simple:
  1. Pumpkins should represent a favorite book character.  Think of your all time favorite book and the character you love! 
  2. Start with a pumpkin of any shape or size 
  3. To decorate you can use paper, glue, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or any other craft items glued onto your pumpkin. You may paint the pumpkin as well. Spray paint or permanent paint works best! 
  4. Absolutely no carved pumpkins. Or no holes! 
  5. Turn in with your pumpkin and index card that  has the book character, the title of the book and author of the book written on the front side and your name, your teacher's name and grade level on the back. See Ms. Natalie or Ms. Malissa if you need an index card.
  6. Do not put your name anywhere on the pumpkin.
  7. Try to think of unique characters! Let your creativity soar!
  8. Only one pumpkin per student may be entered.
  9. You may receive help from family members.
Pumpkins may be brought in any time between October 8th and the 19th. Any pumpkin that is carved or has holes will not be accepted. 
Grades K-2nd will turn their pumpkins into Ms. Malissa in the PLC. 
Grades 3rd -8th will turn their pumpkins into Ms. Natalie in the LC

Students will vote on their favorite pumpkins and winners will be announced at the Halloween Games on October 30th. We can't wait to see what you come up with Falcons!
      
NO GLASS ALLOWED AT SCHOOL
Please do not send students to school with glass water bottles. Glass is not allowed for the safety of all!

POPSICLE SALES
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!

BOX TOPS COLLECTION
Box Tops collection is still going on! See the Flyer today! 

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

PTO NEWS
FALCON WEAR
Show your SPIRIT! Stop by Falcon Wear Shop! T-shirts, hats, visors, water bottle coffee tumblers & more!
Upcoming Falcon Wear Sale Days:
Spirit Shirt
Thursday, October 25th from 7:30-8:15a.m at the lunch tables.
Thursday, October 25th from 2:30-3:15 at Falcon Spirit shop at minerstry center near TK classrooms.
Unity Sunday
Sunday, November 11th from 9:30-10:45 in front of Holy Angel Hall.

USED UNIFORM SALE - Great Selection of Used Uniforms at Even Better Prices!
Stop by the used uniform sale prior to the Halloween Parade on Wednesday, October 31st. Sale will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Get a great deal on gently used uniforms while supporting our school. Don't forget to clean out your closets too. You can drop your gently used uniform donations in the bin near the school's front door.
Looking for a fun way to earn service hours? Sign up to work the sale by visiting
Set-up is 7:30am - 9:30am
Sale 9:00am - 11:00am
Clean-up 11:00am-1:00pm

CRAFTERS WANTED!!!
Are you creative? Do you love arts & crafts projects? If so, then the Holiday Boutique needs your help! 
Please contact Renee Norton and Maria Campagna at [email protected], for more details on how you can help. 
Thank you!
SOLES FOR SOULS IS BACK AT SPAS
We will be collecting shoes (even singles) in May 2019. Please set aside any you may have. Your effort helps eliminate textile waste and creates economic opportunity around the globe!

RRR NEWS
SPAS will participate in the Crayola ColorCycle it program this school year! It is very simple. Send used markers in to school and reduce waste. It is that easy. So, Don't throw out that used marker-- ColorCycle it!
In 2016, we recycled 400 used markers. Can we beat that this year?

SPORTS BOOSTERS
Sports Boosters are in need of Fall sports photos for the Falcon sports kiosk. The kiosk is located outside Holy Angel Hall by the school lunch tables. If you have any photos of your children participating in Cross Country, Girl's Volleyball or Flag Football, and would like your athlete's photo in the kiosk, submit photos to Julie Schnieders via email at [email protected].

RECYCLING INK CARTRIDGES
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!


SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours? 
Send an email to Kathy Andric [email protected] to check!
SCHOOL SERVICE HOURS
SCHOOL VEGETABLE GARDEN HELP!
Mrs. Gripp needs a new drip system installed and new soil mixed into the raised bed so that the children can plant their fall garden. It's a great way to get service hours and be outside in the sunshine. Please email Mrs. Gripp directly if you can help.

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
Calling all amateur and/or professional graphic designers and photographers.  If you have some skill or passion for graphic design or taking photos and would love to use your passion to earn your school hours, then please contact Michelle Mapp, [email protected] or Vanessa Sinner, [email protected].  

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center are looking for library volunteers to assist with book covering, shelving, and circulation on a bi-monthly basis. (No experience needed!) If you are interested in volunteering, please contact either Miss Malissa or Miss Natalie for additional information and time options.
 
Malissa Balderama   [email protected]
Natalie Ramirez       [email protected]

JOIN THE TRAFFIC TEAM
Looking for a fun and easy way to earn your service hours? All it takes is 30 minutes a week with the traffic team and you'll earn all 30 hours! Help us keep our kids safe. Join the traffic team!
For more information contact DJ Saltarelli at [email protected].
HOT LUNCH HELP
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.
LUNCH SUPERVISION HELP NEEDED
We are looking for parents that are available to assist with lunch supervision for 2nd through 8th grades. The commitment is to assist at least one lunch period a week every week of the school year.  If you are interested please contact Kathy Andric for more detailed information and to learn of the available time slots- [email protected].
HOT LUNCH 
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. 
PARISH SERVICE HOURS
PARISH NEWS & EVENTS
THE CRIB PROJECT
October is Respect Life Month! Please participate in our annual Crib Project. The gifts  are donated to: San Gabriel Valley Pregnancy Help Center, Foothill Pregnancy Resource Center, Holy Family Adoption Services and St. Anne's Maternity Home. Larger size diapers and wipes are always appreciated.  Teddy Bear Tags suggest other gifts.

Help us fill the school crib with a celebration of Life!  Your donations have made a wonderful difference to mothers in crisis-and to those who help them. Thank you!
Questions? Please contact Sheryl at: [email protected]

PRAY THE ROSARY
Two Opportunities at SPAS
All are welcome to join the parent-led Rosary Thursday mornings at 8:05am in the church. We have "cheat" sheets and friendly banter before and after we pray. It's a great way to meet people in the St. Philip's school community all while praying for our needs.

NEW - The Children's Rosary will begin on Monday, October 15th and run through December 15th. Please have your child sign up with Ms. Maggie in Falcon's Next if you want your child to participate. For more questions, contact Miriam Ayon at (626) 255-6868.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING
All current altar servers who are or would like to become CANDLE BEARERS must attend.  
Those who are already candle bearers must attend 1 session for re-training; including learning the new things we are incorporating into Mass.  
If you are learning to do candles for the first time, you must attend both.  Meet out in the pick up area and you will be walked over to the church.

For all those who would like to become NEW altar servers and have not had any training, we will be holding training on Mondays, immediately after school per the schedule below.  We will hold 3 training sessions and all must attend 2 out of the 3 sessions. Meet out in the pick up area and you will be walked over to the church.
Session 1:  October 15th - 2pm to 3:15pm
Session 2:  October 22nd - 2pm to 3:15pm.
Session 3: TBD

COMMUNITY EVENTS
REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
 
"It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to." 
~Annie Gottlier