Click here for the October Remote Learning Calendar.
Please note Guided and Direct Learning Days apply to grades K-3 only.
Principal Notes
Dear Parents,
As you heard, Los Angeles County is now accepting waivers for TK-2nd grades as is the Pasadena Public Health Department. They are prioritizing schools with many low income students, however, as soon as the application process is made available, I will apply for St. Philip.
In the meantime, it is important that you know all that we have completed to be Covid Safety Compliant for re-opening. The following are our plans with those completed marked by an asterisk. Those completed but not strictly required are marked in bold.
All HVAC systems have bipolar ionization units and Merv 13 filters
All classrooms have permanently installed hand sanitizers*
All restrooms are sanitized frequently throughout the day*
Frequently touched surfaces are sanitized throughout the day*
All persons on campus are required to wear masks*
All persons who enter campus have their temperature taken*
Masks are provided for all employees and visitors who arrive without one*
Student seating is socially distanced by six feet*
Other rooms have been identified and prepared for student groups making it possible to have more than one group from the same class on campus.
The parish Ministry Building has been cleaned, sanitized, and the HVAC units prepared so that student groups can be in this building as well.
Auxiliary teachers are prepared to travel to classes, limiting student exposure*
I will keep you updated on the process and where we stand.
To download all forms and files together, click here.
Announcements and Events
New Schedules
Our updated daily schedules begin today, Monday, October 5th.
The new schedules can be found on both Google Classroom and in the Portal.
Library Curbside Pick-up
The library is inviting 4th-8th graders to place books on hold for pickup. Books can be picked up in the school office on Monday, October 12th from 7:45am-4pm.
Information for TK-3 Library book pickups coming soon...
Make-Up Picture Day
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 10th 1:00-3:30pm
If your child(ren) missed last week's picture days, please bring them on Tuesday, November 10th
PTO
Flu Shot Clinic
Reminder! PTO is teaming with Huntington Hospital to host a free community flu shot clinic (ages 9+) in Holy Angel Hall. The Flu Shot Clinic is October 6th. Please arrive at assigned time and wear a mask.
Join us for the Pumpkin Patch! Buy your pumpkins! Wear your costume! Enjoy Snow Cones! Win a giant pumpkin! Wear your mask!
Credit card payment only.
PTO Pumpkin Patch is on October 23 from 10am- 4pm. Please sign up for a time so that we can comply with social distancing protocols. The sign up is for each family, not each person. One family=one slot. If you have a large family (5+) , please sign up for two spots.
We are also in need of a few volunteers to help with Pumpkin Patch. Thursday to help unload and set up pumpkins, and Friday to help with the sale. Your VIRTUS, Fingerprinting, and TB must be current in order to volunteer.
This year's Pumpkin Patch will be on Friday, October 23rd. We thank Kelly and Lon Duncan for donating all the pumpkins! We invite you to help additionally support this event by becoming a sponsor! Please see the attached for additional information. Thank you!
Parents are responsible for submitting attendance every day for each student on both Guided Learning and Direct Instruction days by 8:20 am. If you're child will be absent, please contact Karen Conley.
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
Golf Squad
Golf Squad Fall at St Philip the Apostle will be hosted at Altadena Golf Course and 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.
Golf is a very challenging and fun sport that can lead to college scholarships. So start early and start now...boys and girls! Even if your child already plays, it is great to enjoy weekly, convenient lessons from the pro.
(Click Here to read more on how and why your child can benefit from continuing professional, golf practice with Golf Squad at your school.)
Below is the St Philip the Apostle specific link with additional info and online registration:
