Week of September 7, 2021
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Surveillance testing got off to a great start. A BIG thank you to all of our families that participated. We do hope more families will take advantage of our on site testing.
We will have testing again this week. 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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Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
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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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8th Grade Popsicle Fundraiser |
Help 8th grade go to D.C! The first 8th grade D.C. Fundraiser popsicle sale is this Friday, September 10th during lunch. Our delicious popsicles are only a $1 each. 100% of the proceeds help 8th grade go to Washington D.C. |
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Ordering for October begins on Friday, Sept. 10, and closes on Sept. 25.
If you don't have an account, login to boonli.com and use the school password falcon174 to set it up. If you have an account with a valid email address, you will get reminders when an ordering period opens and closes.
Emergency lunches are available for $5 and consist of string cheese, soup crackers, a salad, and a drink.
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Falcon Wear will be selling gear at the book fair this year.
Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30am and 2:30-3:30pm
Thursday and Friday 2:30-3:30pm
Come stock up on your spirit shirts, socks, hats and more!
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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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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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Welcome Back Falcons! Soar into books at the 2021 St Philip the Apostle School Book Fair. Tuesday, September 14 - Friday, September 17
Open daily 7:30am-4:00pm
Bookmark Design Contest:
Students will also have the opportunity to win a free book by entering our bookmark contest. Get creative and show your school spirit by designing a St. Philip themed bookmark. Entries due by Wednesday, September 8. One winner will be selected from each grade group: TK-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th, 6th-8th. Drop off bookmarks labeled with the student's name and class in the bin located in the front office. Bookmark template attached to flyer.
BOOKMARK INSTRUCTIONS HERE
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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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Please remember to check your child(ren) into Procare every morning. |
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This is a friendly reminder that pets are not allowed on campus. |
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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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Drama Club Fall Production |
This year's fall production is Elf Jr. Click here for more information about auditions for grades 5-8th. |
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Mrs. Cresta is now offering year-round after-school enrichment classes in Spanish. Beginning Spanish students are all welcome! If you would like to learn Spanish, join Sra. Cresta’s Spanish Club! Click here for more information.
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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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Private lessons once a week after school, on or off-campus. Choose from a variety of instruments to play. Click here for more information.
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All levels of experience welcome! Click here for more information about weekly crochet classes with Mrs. Nieto. Click here to register. |
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Ballet is Back! We are thrilled to once again be able to host a ballet class on our campus. Please see the attached flyer. Ballet for K-2 will be held on Mondays in the TK rooms beginning on 9/20. The session is 8 weeks with a performance on Week 9 (11/15).
Class size is limited and is first come first serve. Please bring your check and registration form to the office. Click link for information and registration. All checks should be made out to the ballet teacher Haruna Furukawa.
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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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Volunteers are needed to help set up/tear down, cashier, restock merchandise, and assist shoppers. Sign-up opportunities are below.
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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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Centennial Kick-Off Celebration |
Please join us in celebrating St. Philip the Apostle Church and a century of service in our community.
This will be an outdoor family event with musical entertainment, a pie baking contest, the UCLA game on a large screen, Mexican and Filipino food, kids games, corn hole contests, beer, wine and Margaritas!
**We still are looking for photos of your families for the Centennial book and video, and volunteers for the party (credited towards parish service hours.)
Click the links for:
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Calling all boys grades K-4th! You are invited to join St. Philip's Cub Scout Pack 131 for some awesome adventures. Click here for more information.
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New Metro Transportation Service |
Metro Micro offers short trips within designated service areas, including the Pasadena/Altadena/Sierra Madre area for only $1. Trips can be scheduled days in advance and pick-up/drop-off locations are usually within a block or two of your destination or origin
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Arlington Garden Family Fun Fundraiser |
Click here to learn more information about the Arlington Garden Sweet 16 fundraiser and how you can participate. |
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Reflection of the Week
"A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just." ~Pope Francis
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