Week of February 14, 2022
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2022 PTO Service Award Nominations |
Each year, the PTO recognizes individuals in our Parish and School Community for their commitment to helping others, making connections and bringing us closer together as a school community.
Monsignor Parker Service Award
This award commemorates an individual(s)’ cumulative record of service of any nature that benefits the school.
Elizabeth A. Mahoney Service Award
This award commemorates an individual(s) who have made outstanding and long lasting contributions to the school by virtue of various leadership roles.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
This award recognizes notable volunteerism in the current year by an individual(s) who exceeded expectations in their support to the school. It is in her name that we recognize those who have illustrated excellence in volunteerism to the school in the current year.
St. Philip the Apostle Legacy Award
This award recognizes past parents of the school who have continued their volunteerism and served as inspiration to the school community after their children have graduated.
Nomination Process & General Criteria
Who can provide Nominations?
Any member of the St. Philip the Apostle School community.
Who can be Nominated?
Any member of the St. Philip the Apostle School community (see individual awards for specific criteria). Current PTO Board members are NOT eligible to receive an award.
Award Recipient Determination:
Please use the attached nomination form and submit nominations electronically by the designated deadline of Monday, February 25, 2022.
All nominations will be gathered and will be voted on by all PTO Board members. The PTO Board Executive Committee will make the final determination of the recipients for each of the PTO Service Awards.
Recipient Announcement:
The recipients of the 4 PTO Service Awards will be contacted and invited to the Awards Mass and Red Tie Bash as honorary guests.
Please submit your nominations by Monday, February 25, 2022
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Ordering for March is open! Go to www.boonli.com and use the school password falcon174 to create your profile if you haven't already.
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The Jog-a-thon Website is now live!!!
We Need All Parents to Complete 3 Easy Steps!
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Register your Child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com It’s free, easy, and fast to register! For School Identifier use 5df7c440626a3
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Email and/ or Text your child’s student fundraising webpage to 10-15 friends and family. It's super easy!
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Post on Facebook or Twitter It’s two clicks of a button to post. You’ll be surprised when donations come in from distant relatives, friends from HS, and co-workers. Post and see what happens!
Student Goals!
● Each student is encouraged to raise $35.00
● Be a Flock Star: Students who register & send 5 emails by Thursdays in Feb (students can wear their Jogathon t-shirt on following Mondays leading up to the Jogathon)
● Be a Falcon Star: Students who raise $150 & above (names will be listed on the school website and names will go into a raffle for a $20 gift card)
● Be a Falcon Superstar: Students who raise $200 & above (names will be listed on the school website and names will go into a raffle for a $40 gift card)
● Be a Fantastic Falcon Family: St. Philip families who raise a total of $300 or more (will be recognized with a Shout Out Family Yard Sign and be listed on the school website)
● There will be prizes and raffles for top fundraising and laps by classroom and individuals.
Our TOTAL SCHOOL GOAL is $70,000.00
Event Details:
● Event Date: 2/25/2022
● Final Donation due date: 3/4/2022 11:59 PM
● We prefer online donations through your child’s webpage.
● Donations in the form of cash & checks should be turned into the school front desk.
● Please make checks payable to: St. Philip the Apostle School
Used Uniforms is looking for a few volunteers for the day of Jog A Thon. Set up will start around 7:45am and clean up will be after Jogathon is over.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime!
Thank you,
Cherlene Stones and Karen Fojas
2022 Jog-A-Thon Co-Chairs
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Red Tie Bash Update: if you haven’t already marked your calendars the Red Tie Bash will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Le Meridien Arcadia.
Check your mailbox!! The 2022 Red Tie event sponsorship letters were mailed last week to prospective donors as well as our past corporate supporters. The committee is working hard and actively seeking both Live and Silent Auction items. Don’t miss out on our amazing St. Philip Exclusives and Buy-in parties! Have a Donation for any of the above? Contact: ptoauction@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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Girl Scout Sock Hop Dance |
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Please remember to check your child(ren) into Procare every morning. |
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Applications are available on our website now for the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Program. Please review the parameters as they have expanded to include more income levels. Please apply if you qualify! |
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Please send a copy of your child's covid vaccination card to the following email address once your child is fully vaccinated (14 days from last dose):
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We will publish corrections to the physical directory in this section. Please make a note of them in your directory. Changes are noted in bol
Directory Change:
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Red Tie Bash Service Hours |
The Red Tie Bash chair is looking for someone to shadow for Greater Giving- the online site for donations and auction. Michelle Alfonso is here for one more year, and we would love to have someone (or two) learn the ropes. If interested, please contact Kimberly Delaney at ptoauction@stphiliptheapostle.org. Feel free to contact her if you are also interested in getting involved with the RTB. It is a fun way to earn your service hours.
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Used Uniforms Office Hours |
The Used Uniform Committee will be holding office hours the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Stop by the PTO Closet, outside of the Ministry Center, on Friday 2/18 from 8 am to 9am if you are in need of used uniforms or would like to drop off donations. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Used Uniform Committee at uniforms@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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We are blessed! Getting closer to our goal!
Thank you to all those who have supported Blessed Are the Children (BATC)! We are grateful for all the donations and prayers!
BATC benefits all students during this school year. For more information, you can read our brochure.
If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Ortega at tortega@stphiliptheapostle.org
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Insurance- Covid Testing Update |
EFFECTIVE 1/15 - Insurance companies are required to reimburse covid tests. See below for more information:
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Get Reimbursed by your Health Plan: Insurance companies are now required to reimburse you for up to eight tests per month (purchased on or after January 15, 2022) for each individual on the plan:
- $12 per individual test (or the cost of the test, if less than $12)
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- If the plan or insurer has not set up a process through which individuals can obtain tests with no upfront costs, then the plan and insurer must reimburse the full cost of the test, even if the test costs more than $12.
Steps to Take
- Find out from your plan or insurer if it provides direct coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 tests through such a program or whether you will need to submit a claim for reimbursement.
- Visit a pharmacy or retailer to purchase a test.
- If you are charged for your test after January 15, keep your receipt and submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. Contact your plan to find out how to submit a claim.
- Take your test if you have symptoms, had an exposure, recently traveled, or are gathering with others at high risk.
- If positive, follow isolation requirements and notify your close contacts. If you test positive and have questions or need help, you can always call the Department of Public Health 7 days a week from 8:00am - 8:30pm at 833-540-0473.
Please visit COVIDtests.gov for more information on test kit reimbursement.
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We encourage everyone to test this week. However, if tested positive for covid within the last 90 days, please do not test unless advised to do so by a healthcare professional. Recently positive persons may continue testing positive for up to 90 days.
Make sure to send your child with the completed lab form and include your email address to receive results. Click here for the lab form.
Do not email your lab forms without first speaking with someone in the front office.
Testing Dates
- Thursday: TK-5th Grade
- Friday: Jr. High
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CDC Information on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years Old
Pasadena Public Health to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children age 5-11 on Monday, Nov. 8. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation on Nov. 2 that children 5-11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Read the full news release at the link below.
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Click Here for the updated Quarantine Pathway Flow Chart
Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
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When reporting your child out, please state the reason for the absence. Thank you for being a partner in keeping everyone safe!
You can report your attendance to Karen Conley at kcconley@stphiliptheapostle.org.
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Need another reason to shop? Support St. Philip the Apostle School! Use Amazon Smile while shopping on Amazon. You will still get all the same prices, Prime deals, and free shipping, but through Amazon Smile, St. Philip can benefit from your purchases!!
Use the link below to get started!
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Volunteer Requirement Update Effective 2/15/22 |
All volunteer requirements must be up to date in order to volunteer on campus:
- Virtus
- TB
- LiveScan Fingerprinting
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Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (14 days after second dose of a 2-dose regimen, and boosted if booster-eligible) or negative covid test within 24 hours of your volunteer time. Either a PCR or an antigen test is fine for this proof.
You will not be allowed to volunteer on campus for school or PTO events if anything is missing. If you are not sure, contact Estela Deocampo at (626)795-9691.
If you need school hours, but do not meet all requirements, please contact pto@stphiliptheapostle.org, and we will help to find off campus alternatives.
You are required to complete service hours for Tuition Plans A/C regardless of vaccination status.
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Parish Service Hour Opportunity |
The parish is hosting a belated 100th anniversary dedication with Archbishop Gomez on Sunday, March 6th. There will be a reception after the 10:45 Mass that morning. We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. The hours are from 10 AM to 12 noon and noon to 2PM. Please email: marybloebaum@yahoo.com or call 626 398 4575.
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Newman Center Grand Opening Volunteers |
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Volunteers Needed for Newman Center Grand Opening on Saturday, February 19th with Archbishop Gomez
Location: At the Newman Center inside the Parish Center of St. Philip the Apostle
101 S Hill Ave, Pasadena 91106
Friday, February 18th (3 hours - set up - time TBD)
Saturday, February 19th
- 2-5pm - Set up
- 5-9pm - taking registration, serving wine and soft drinks
- 9-10pm - take down
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In today’s world, we hire all types of experts and tutors. We plan for our kids’ education and our own retirement. Yet at the most important time of life – when facing a new and difficult diagnosis, or at the end of life, we have nothing planned. Why do we wait?
As advanced practice nurses, with extensive backgrounds in hospice and palliative care, we help you start these end of life conversations, and to think about what is best for you or your loved ones within the context of Catholic teaching.
Join Drawing Near Nurse Consultants, Colleen F. Roohan and Ann J. Brady for an informational session
Monday, March 7, 2022
8:15 am -9:15 am
St. Philip the Apostle Parish Center (Landa Room)
151 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena
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Love Your Neighbor Food Drive |
Calling all Falcons! The St. Philip Special Needs Ministry is putting on its quarterly Community Food Drive on Saturday, February 26th, from 10am-12pm. The local food banks NEED your help and this is a perfect opportunity to “Love Your Neighbor” by bringing any of the items listed on the attached flier and/or monetary donations or gift cards. Please support this important event and don’t forget to share the flier with your friends and family on social media! Thank you for your help! Let’s all come out and show our local food banks some love!!! Click here for more information
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Newman Center Grand Opening |
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"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." -Maya Angelou
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