Week of September 27, 2021
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To view all of this newsletter's documents, click here.
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Please remember to check your child(ren) into Procare every morning. |
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Travel, Sick days, Covid-19 and Quarantine FAQ |
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Not sure when to stay home? Not sure when to come back? How about travel quarantine? Click here to review current protocols per the Pasadena Department of Public Health.
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For your reference:
Decision Pathways for Students Screened for Symptoms and Exposures
Travel Guidelines for Travel To and From California
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Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
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We will have weekly testing. Please be sure to send your child with the completed lab form and include your email address to receive results. Click here for the lab form.
Testing Dates
- Thursday: TK-5th Grade
- Friday: Jr. High
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Dine to Donate 8th Grade Fundraiser |
Help our 8th Grade fundraise for the annual trip to Washington, DC! Join us at Panda Express on October 7th, and see flyer for details.
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Dollar Dress is this Friday, 10/1! Students may bring a dollar to donate in exchange for alternate dress to help support our 8th grade Washington DC trip. 100% of the proceeds benefit our 8th graders.
Please follow alternate dress guidelines located on page 30 of the Parent Handbook.
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8th Grade Popsicle Fundraiser |
Help 8th grade go to D.C! Our delicious popsicles are only $1 each and are available on Friday, October 1st during lunch. 100% of the proceeds help 8th grade go to Washington D.C. Thank you for your support! |
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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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Save the date for Fall Fest!
Saturday, October 16, 2021 3pm-8pm
We're back, sort of!!
After missing last year due to COVID-19, we are so excited to be making Fall Fest
happen!
Please keep in mind it will be a scaled back
version to align with the current health protocols,
and to keep it simple in case stricter rules are in
place this October. This will be a no cash event. Tickets will be for sale at event using checks or credit card only. We appreciate your support!
If you're on tuition plans A or C, you will be required to volunteer a minimum of 2 hours at the
festival. TB, Virtus, LifeScan and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to volunteer.
Sign up genius will be announced in the coming
weeks.
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Fall Fest will be on Saturday, October 16th! Support Fall Fest and PTO by being a sponsor! You will be receiving a letter in the mail explaining the sponsorship levels. If you would like to be a sponsor, you can make your donation by check and send it to the school office or you can make your donation online here.
Thank you for making this event a success! PTO appreciates all of our parent support!
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PTO will be sponsoring a flu shot clinic on October 7th from 7:30am to 9:30a.m. 18 and older or 9 and up with parental consent. No need to sign up, just come on in and get your shot. See flyers for additional information.
PTO needs a few volunteers to help with paperwork and checking people in. If interested, please contact pto@stphiliptheapostle.org
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Thank you to all our parents who have made their BATC pledge! We are extremely grateful for your generosity!
Our goal this year is to raise $340,000. The money raised helps cover the gap of what we charge in tuition and what it actually costs to educate our children. This gap is $1300 per student. Every student benefits from BATC this school year.
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Many companies have a Matching Gift program. This is a great way to raise money for St. Philip by having your donation matched. Ask your gifts administrator if this is something your company offers.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Please do not arrive early! We are causing lots of traffic because of the early arrivals. If you are running a few minutes late, we are happy to wait with your child until you are able to safely pick them up. Thank you all for your cooperation!
A reminder of dismissal times are listed below.
Monday-Friday
3:00 K through 5th
3:15 Junior High
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Volunteer Requirements: Tuition Plan A & C |
- As a reminder for families on Tuition plan A & C, please make sure your TB clearance and VIRTUS is up to date. If volunteering on campus, please forward a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination card.
All volunteers on campus this year:
- Must wear masks covering their nose and mouth.
- Must have up to date fingerprints, Virtus, and TB results.
- Must check in at the front desk and get temperature checked.
- Must show proof of Covid vaccination.
- If feeling ill, sniffles, cough- please stay home!
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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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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. Click here for additional info and online registration.
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St. Philip Cross Country is back! All Falcons in grades 3-8 are welcome to join the team and make a positive impact on the school’s team no matter your experience! Cross Country is as much about personal growth as it is contributing to the team. Click here for more information.
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Ready to get involved and work with a great team? Want to earn all of your hours without having to scramble? Fall Fest needs volunteers to shadow key positions: Fall Fest Chairs, Prize coordinator; Set up; Bake Sale, Tickets, and many more! Please contact Fall Fest chairs at SPAFallfest@gmail.com
We are looking for someone to be Head of Security, and also someone to be Booth Captain for the water and soda booth. Please contact SPAFallfest@gmail.com if interested.
Sign Up Genius for Fall Fest is coming soon!
If you know that you will be unable to volunteer for Fall Fest due to being out of town on October 15, 16, or 17th, please contact Jenn Gunn and Jenn Selva at SPAFallfest@gmail.com so that we can arrange for the required hours either before or after Fall Fest.
In order to sign up on the Sign Up Genius, all volunteers need to be up to date on fingerprints, Virtus, and TB results. All volunteers must also show proof of Covid vaccination to the front office. If you are unable to sign up due to the vaccination requirements, please get in touch with Diane McCullough or Ali Crist at pto@stphiliptheapostle.org as soon as possible, so that we can find an alternative way for you to earn the required two Fall Fest hours.
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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
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Do you have mad skills in Excel, Word, and Publisher? We are looking for someone to take over the designing of our school directory. Please contact Karen Conley if you are interested in using your talent to earn service hours. |
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Walking with Purpose-Reclaiming Friendship |
WHEN : Thursday, October 14, 2021
WHERE: Virtually through Zoom.
Click here for more information.
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Join us for the exciting launch of Friends in Faith. Click here for more information. |
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Pueri Cantores San Gabriel Valley is launching into a new season and it is our sincere hope that improving circumstances allow us all to continue to be together, singing the Peace of God. We are also hoping that you are as excited as we in anticipating a return to in-person rehearsals and performances, and that children from St Philip the Apostle School will be joining us. Click here for more information.
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The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) is partnering with Huntington Hospital to offer seasonal flu vaccines at no cost to anyone ages 6 months and older. Click here for dates and locations.
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Managing Parenting Stress During Covid-19? Join a free 6-week mindful parenting program! Click here for more information. |
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Free Webinar- Teachers & Families: Coping with Back-to-School Stress
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Join Mental Health America, Sutter Health, and the Mental Health Coalition for this 60-minute webinar where experts will discuss:
- Understanding how teachers, parents, and guardians can take care of their own mental health.
- Increasing awareness around students’ mental health needs.
- Communicating between school and home.
Click here for more information.
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