Week of November 2, 2020
DATES TO REMEMBER
MONDAY, 11/2*
Direct Instruction-Group 1
Guided Learning-Group 2
Book Fair-Mother Moo

TUESDAY, 11/3*
Guided Learning-Group 1
Direct Instruction-Group 2
Book Fair-SM Toy and Book
Dine @ Tacocita

WEDNESDAY, 11/4*
Direct Instruction-Group 1
Guided Learning-Group 2
Book Fair-SM Toy and Book
Dine @ BC Donuts

THURSDAY, 11/5*
Guided Learning-Group 1
Direct Instruction-Group 2
Book Fair-SM Toy and Book

FRIDAY, 11/6*
Direct Instruction-Group 1
Guided Learning-Group 2
Book Fair-SM Toy and Book

SATURDAY, 11/7
Book Fair-SM Toy and Book
Dine @ The Stand

MONDAY, 11/9*
Guided Learning-Group 1
Direct Instruction-Group 2

TUESDAY, 11/10*
Direct Instruction-Group 1
Guided Learning-Group 2
Picture Make-Up Day 1-3:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, 11/11*
No School - Veterans Day

THURSDAY, 11/12*
Direct Instruction-Group 1
Guided Learning-Group 2

*TK-3 must submit attendance by 8:00 am

Click here for the Revised November Remote Learning Calendar.

*Please note Guided and Direct Learning Days apply to grades K-3 only.

Click here for the Days-off and Early Dismissal Calendar.


Principal Notes
Dear Parent,

Friday afternoon the Pasadena Public Health Department let us know that our waiver application was approved for TK-2 grades. Today, TK and Kindergarten are back on campus. We have many safety protocols in place and are only doing this while we believe that we can do so safely. We will take each step carefully to be certain that we follow all safety protocols and that everyone, including our teachers and staff feel safe. Our plan is to bring 1st and 2nd grades back when we feel it is safe to do so. We will have a parent meeting for those grades on Tuesday, November 10, at noon. The link for the meeting is https://la-archdiocese.zoom.us/j/99166300067?pwd=WjZlUXI2ZitVZnRjYVI2VENqSCtmUT09.  
If you are planning to travel or visit extended family for Thanksgiving, your child will need to quarantine for two weeks afterward and can begin after Christmas. We will have more information about this at the meeting.  

Our waiver application is posted on our website. It would be beneficial for you to read it so that you understand all that we have agreed to and why we must follow every step fully. There is a 25% student population exemption that we will be looking at next that will possibly allow us to have 3rd grade on campus as well. Please understand that we are following each step and that it is a roller coaster ride for us, as it is for you. If we are allowed to include 3rd grade there may not be a lot of notice and we are sorry for that, but we want to take advantage of each day that students can be here.  

Finally, the only way we could get the waiver approved was to agree to a two week remote learning time after each month of school. This allows each group to have time with their teacher. We know the two week reset is not the ideal situation but the benefit for students of being on campus, with friends, and with their teachers is worth it.  

Yesterday we celebrated All Saints Day. We have many saints to look up to and we miss celebrating them with our students. We are called to be saints on earth and there is no better time than now to do this. Our lives are holy. As we ride the storm that has shaken our current situation, let's remember that even these days are precious. Our children deserve our very best and God wants us to appreciate each day. One day we will be past this and my hope is that we will be able to look back and know that we lived this time honorably and with love.  

As always, I will do my best to keep you informed.  

Sincerely,
Jennifer

P.S. Please support the PTO Book Fair however you can. PTO needs all of our help this year.
To download all forms and files together, click here.
Health
What to Know This Flu Season
Flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. While it’s not possible to say what will happen, it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter.

Protect yourself, your family, and your community against flu this fall and winter by getting a flu vaccine. Also follow other CDC recommendations to protect yourself from both flu and COVID-19.
Announcements and Events
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our annual school-wide Thanksgiving food collection starts 11/9 and ends 11/20.

See the attached flyer for donations needed from each grade. 

Please help us make this a great Thanksgiving for those in need at our parish! 
Make-Up Picture Day
Makeup Picture Day is almost here!

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 10th 1:00-3:30pm

Order before Picture Day on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTFGZK8X
PTO
Thank you again to Kelly and Lon Duncan and Ali Crist for an amazing Pumpkin Patch!

We wanted to thank the volunteers, the teachers, staff, and everyone who made this event a wonderful success! It was great to see the kids at school!  
Book Fair 2020: November 2-7 EAT! SHOP! DINE!
Join us to help support St. Philip and local businesses! 

For all businesses, 3rd party delivery (ie. Door Dash, Grub Hub...) will NOT count towards St Philip fundraising. 

Gameboard-Mark off when you have shopped at the businesses. If you make it to all five businesses and turn in your gameboard, you will be entered in a raffle for gift cards!  

Mon, November 2
MOTHER MOO 17 Kensington Court, Sierra Madre Open 2pm-8pm
  • Order online (mention SP in the comments to pick up today) and pick up or curbside delivery; or in person

Tues, November 3 - Sat, November 7
SAN MARINO TOY AND BOOK 2476 Huntington Drive San Marino 10am-6pm
  • Online and in person for all book sales. Mention St. Philip with purchase.

Tues, November 3
TACOCITA 203 South Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena 11am- 8pm
  • Order online or onsite, dine in or take out and mention St. Philip. (No 3rd party delivery will count toward St. Philip).

Wed, November 4
BC DONUTS 2525 East Foothill Blvd. Suite 1, Pasadena 5am- 3pm.
  • Online or in store, mention St Philip when ordering. (No 3rd Party delivery will count toward St. Philip)

Sat, November 7
THE STAND 36 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena 11am-9pm.
  • Order online at TheStand.com or The Stand App and use code: STPHILIP or in store and show the flyer .
Used Uniforms
If you have any uniform needs, Please contact Used Uniforms directly at uniforms@stphiliptheapostle.org
Reminders
Grandparents to Receive the Newsletter and Falcon Wrap-Up
If you would like your child's grandparents to receive the Weekly Newsletter or the Monthly Falcon Wrap-Up, please fill out this form so that we can include them. Thank you very much!
Attendance
If your child will be absent, please contact Karen Conley.
Email: kcconley@stphiliptheapostle.org Phone: (626) 795-9691 ext 203
Student Tutoring
Some of our all-star 8th grade students have created a Tutoring Team for our TK-6 grade students!

Check out their flyer here.
Contact Information Updates and FACTS
Do you need to update your home address, cell phone, or email address?

Please email Karen Conley, kcconley@stphiliptheapostle.org , for information changes.

Please remember to log into your FACTS account to update your information.
Parent Talent Database
Do you have skills and talents to offer to our school? Please take a minute to complete this form and let us know! Parent Talent Database Form
After-School Activities
Parish News and Events
St. Vincent de Paul
Click here for more information on upcoming events.
School Parent Rosary
Come pray with us! 
8:30am via Zoom on Thursday mornings. Parishioners (non-school families) welcome, too! 
Email Julie Schnieders at jjschnieders@yahoo.com for Zoom link to join or with prayer intentions. 
Community Events
Reflection of the Week
“May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door. And happiness be with you now and bless you evermore.”
An Irish Blessing
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