Week of January 31, 2022
DATES TO REMEMBER
MONDAY 1/31
Progress Reports & Deadline to Re-register

WEDNESDAY 2/2
Jr. High Mass at 7:45am

SUNDAY 2/6 & MONDAY 2/7
D.C Fundraiser at Los Tacos

TUESDAY 2/8
2A Reconciliation

WEDNESDAY 2/9
K-3 Grade Mass at 7:45am

THURSDAY 2/10
2B Reconciliation

MONDAY 2/14
Valentine's Day Celebrations

Connect with us on Social Media and use the hashtags!
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Principal Notes
Dear Parents,

This Thursday morning there will be a special presentation of the Parish Survey Results for school parents. It will be in Holy Angel Hall at 8 am. All parents are welcome to come hear the results and help to be a part of planning for the next 100 years of St. Philip the Apostle Parish.

We will finish up our second round of STAR testing this week. We will send the results home in the next few weeks. We are using these scores to assess our program in particular to look for gaps that may have developed in student learning during our time on remote. We have many resources that we are putting to use to close these gaps including our grade level resources teachers, small group specialized planning, and our individualized online programs such as Read Live, Raz Kids, Dreambox Math, Manga High Math, and Magma for Algebra.  

We are looking at this as a multi year process to close any gaps that may have developed in our students’ learning during their time on remote. We also consider their social/emotional health to be just as important and are committed to helping them navigate both academic and social/emotional needs as they continue to transition back to normalcy.  

If you have concerns about your child’s academic, social, or emotional health, reach out to their teacher(s) and let them know. We consider ourselves to be in partnership with you and we want to work together to assure that all of our students are learning and growing.  

Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer
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Announcements and Events
St. Philip the Apostle’s Next 100 Years Survey Results
There are two LAST opportunities for parishioners to come hear the results of our recent parish wide survey and discuss how this and other parishioner input continues to shape the vision for the next 100 years of St Philip the Apostle Parish. 

  • Thursday February 3rd at 8AM and 6PM – Location Holy Angel Hall

Please plan on joining Fr Tony and the steering committee as we work together to shape the next 100 years of our parish story. You don’t need to RSVP in advance – but we look forward to seeing you there!
Re-registration
Please click here to re-register for the 2022-23 school year. Re-registration deadline is TODAY, January 31st. Your FACTS account will be billed the re-registration fee of $100 per child, $200 max per family, in February. 
Jog-A-Thon Information
Get ready for this year's Jog-A-Thon going LIVE TODAY!
 
We Need All Parents to Complete 3 Easy Steps!
 
  1. Register your Child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com It’s free, easy, and fast to register! For School Identifier use 5df7c440626a3
  2. Email and/ or Text your child’s student fundraising webpage to 10-15 friends and family. It's super easy!
  3. 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!
●      We need 100% student registration so please visit www.getmovinfundhub.com today!
●      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:
●      Register your Child today at www.getmovinfundhub.com School Identifier 5df7c440626a3
●      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
 
We are also looking for volunteers for a number of roles for the event, check out the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084aaaac2ea3f85-2022

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime!
 
Thank you,
Cherlene Stones and Karen Fojas
2022 Jog-A-Thon Co-Chairs
Dine to Donate at Los Tacos
Please join us at Los Tacos, February 6th, and 7th for Dine to Donate! A portion of all sales will be donated to the 8th Grade D.C. Trip. Click here for more information.
Procare
Please remember to check your child(ren) into Procare every morning.
Volunteer Requirement Update Effective 1/19/22
All volunteer requirements must be up to date in order to volunteer on campus:

  • Virtus
  • TB
  • LiveScan Fingerprinting
  • Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (14 days after second dose of a 2-dose regimen, and boosted if booster-eligible)

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.

Please send a copy of vaccination cards including booster shot information for parents and students to vaccination@stphiliptheapostle.org

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. 
Financial Aid
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! 
Covid Vaccination
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):
Directory Changes
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

Address Change:
Development
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
Health
Insurance- Covid Testing Update
EFFECTIVE 1/15 - Insurance companies are required to reimburse covid tests. See below for more information:

  • 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) 
OR 
  • 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 
  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  1. Take your test if you have symptoms, had an exposure, recently traveled, or are gathering with others at high risk. 
  2. 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. 
Surveillance Testing
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

Please email exposure required testing to PCRtest@stphiliptheapostle.org
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home rapid tests from USPS.com.

Here’s what you need to know about your order:
  • Limit of one order per residential address
  • One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Orders will ship free starting in late January

Click here for more information
Vaccine Information
CDC Information on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children 5-11 Years Old
CDC now recommends that children between the ages of 5 and 11 years receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine. Get more information and read CDC’s media statement at the link below. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/planning/children.html
 
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.
Travel Plans
Click Here for the updated Quarantine Pathway Flow Chart

Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
Reminders
Red Tie Bash News
Save the date for the Red Tie Bash! It will be Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Le Méridien Arcadia. Click here for more information.
Altar Server Training
Hello Parents,
We are trying to get altar serving started again! If your child is interested in altar serving and was not able to attend the trainings in December 2021 or January 2022 (which is very understandable especially considering different COVID issues), don’t worry!  Additional trainings are scheduled for Thursday (2/3) 6:00pm-7:30pm.

Click on the Sign up genius for the upcoming trainings in case you need to sign up or see the link below.

Also, please complete the form to choose your mass preferences and to register. For additional information refer to the flyer below. Click here for more information.

Please contact me at bleduff@sbcglobal.net or Carmen Partida at cpartida@stphiliptheapostle.org if you have any questions.
Reporting Absences
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.
Amazon Smile
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!
PTO
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 7, 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 7, 2022
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.
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 2/4 & 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.
Service Hours
Library Service Hour Opportunity
Would you like to earn service hours in the Library? We are looking for detail-oriented parent volunteers who can help check-in and shelve books at our circulation desk.
If you're interested please contact Ms. Leah: lweidman@stphiliptheapostle.org for the TK-2nd Library and contact Ms. Natalie: Nramirez@stphiliptheapostle.org for the 3-8th Library.
Join the Traffic Team
Traffic Team needs volunteers! A fun and easy way to earn your hours - help out with morning dropoff and help keep our students safe. You can work one morning a week or more days if your schedule permits- 7:25 am- 8:00 am.  Sign up today If interested contact Matt Hartman at traffic@stphiliptheapostle.org
Parish
Walking with Purpose
Join Walking with Purpose starting Thursday, February 10th at 7pm. Click here for more information.
Reflection of the Week
"God's love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky." Luke 1:78
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