“I place trust in God, my creator, in all things; I love Him with all my heart" ~St. Joan of Arc | |
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October 31, 2024
Dear School,
Happy Halloween! We enjoyed seeing all the parents and family members that were able to attend the Halloween parade this morning. Tomorrow, November 1st is All Saints' Day and we will have Mass at 10:00am. Students should wear formal uniforms. Sweaters or vests are required beginning Friday, November 1st.
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Please save the date for these events:
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Friday, November 1st - Formal uniforms, All Saints' Day Mass at 10:00 am hosted by K5 & 4th grade
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Sunday, November 3rd - 4:00 pm Family Mass hosted by K5 & 4th grade
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Monday, November 4th - Gala Spirit Week begins, Disney Free Dress Day
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Tuesday, November 5th - Red, White & Blue Free Dress
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Wednesday, November 6th - Dress like a Target Employee Dree Dress Day
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Thursday, November 7th - $5 Gala Free Dress Day
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Friday, November 8th - Formal uniform, Mass at 8:30 am
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Friday, November 8th - Gala basket winners announced
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Saturday, November 9th - St. Cecilia School's 35th Annual Starlight Gala, Disneyland Hotel
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All Souls Remembrance Board
During the month of November we remember our loved ones who have gone before us and all those who died and are most in need of our prayers. If you would like to share a photo of a family member or friend for our remembrance board, please send it in an envelope to the Front Office. Be sure to include your child's name and homeroom on the back of the photo so we can return it to you.
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Family Mass & Fellowship
Our K5 and 4th grade classes will be hosting Mass and reception on Sunday, November 3rd at 4:00 pm. Please click here if you would like to volunteer to help help with the reception after Mass by setting up, cleaning up, and or donating items such as water bottles and chips.
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Gala Volunteers Needed
Earn some of your fundraising volunteer hours by signing up to volunteer. We are looking for volunteers to sell Gala Target Opportunity tickets before and after school. We are also looking for volunteers for the evening prior and the day of the Gala. Please click the links below to sign up!
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We will be selling tickets for you to have an opportunity to win a Gala basket during Gala Spirit Week! The winners will be announced on Friday, November 8th. You may purchase basket tickets at www.SC35Gala.GiveSmart.com or by stopping by the Gala table on the black top before and after school.
- $5 - 1 Ticket
- $10 - 3 Tickets
- $25 - 10 Tickets
- $50 - 25 Tickets
- $100 - 60 Tickets
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Discover Catholic Schools Week
Join us as we kick off Discover Catholic Schools Week! We will have a Fall Open House on Sunday, November 17th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
St. Cecilia Lawn Signs
We are excited to share an opportunity to promote our Open House on Sunday, November 17th. We have lawn signs available for families to display at home. By putting up a sign, you can help us advertise our school Open House to prospective families in the community! Each sign placed earns you 5 volunteer hours when installed on your lawn from Monday, November 4th through Sunday, November 17th. It’s a great way to contribute and promote our school!
If you're interested in getting a sign, please contact Mrs. Anoc, danoc@stceciliak8.org. Thank you for your support!
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PTG Corner
Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteer committee Rhea Allen, Jessica Leyva, Fey Martin, and Jennifer Vergel De Dios for hosting this year’s Trunk or Treat! We thank them for all their hard work in planning a fun and memorable evening for our school community.
We wish all our families a safe and blessed Halloween. Sending good thoughts to last through All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
If you have any PTG related questions please contact PTG President, Roxanne Gandara at roxanne.gandara@gmail.com.
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Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice will be unavailable on Friday, November 1st. Sales will resume on Friday. November 8th.
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Coaches and Team Parents for Winter Sports
We are still looking for coaches and team parents for the Girls A (7th & 8th) team. The Boys teams have coaches. We are still in need of team parents for Boys 5th, 6th, & 8th grade teams. Please email your interest to Mr. Tran, mtran@stceciliak8.org.
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Annual Christmas Boutique
The St. Cecilia Parish Craft Ladies are ready to open their Annual Christmas Boutique in November! All proceeds benefit the St Cecilia Church and St. Cecilia School. The boutique is located in the Parish Hall and open to the public on the following dates and times.
Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 3rd from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Special Preview - Grades 4 through 8 will attend the boutique with their teacher on Friday, November 1st. This special preview is also open to our parents to shop on Friday, November 1st from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
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Mater Dei
Admissions link
Freshman applications for the 2025-2026 school-year are open.
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Rosary High School
Admissions link
Class of 2029 applications are open.
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Servite High School
Admissions link
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 school-year.
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Prayer Requests
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Margaret Turk, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 89. Marge Turk was a Kindergarten and early education teacher at St. Cecilia School for many years. Her funeral Mass will be at St. Cecilia Church on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 am. Please also keep her children who are St. Cecilia School alumni in your prayers.
Would you like us to pray for a family member who is sick, deceased, or has welcomed a new baby? Please submit these and other prayer requests on this form.
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Yours in Christ,
Mary Alvarado
Principal
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