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ST. PHILIP PAGES AND BLOGS
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Principal Notes
It was wonderful to see so many of you last week at Parent Conferences. Remember that teachers are available to meet with you throughout the year, not just at the scheduled conference times, so feel free to meet with them whenever you have a question, a concern, or praise for something that you appreciate.
Next Tuesday, December 18, is our Christmas Worship Service which takes place in the church at 7 pm. Students should be in their classrooms by 6:45 pm. Teachers bring their classes to the church to sing and then take their classes back to the school. When the service is over parents go to the classrooms to pick up their children. For safety reasons, the school is locked during the service and students cannot be picked up early. The service lasts just one hour. During the service, we ask that you remain seated and do not come to the front to take photos. We do videotape the service. If you wish to purchase the video, here is the flyer.
This is the tenth year of this service so I think it's fair to say it is a tradition. I am sometimes asked why we don't change it from year to year. My answer is that our service might be one of the only times during the Christmas season that we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Jesus's story does not change. I hope that you sit back in the church and take this opportunity to hear the beautiful voices and reflect on the bible readings. It is one hour out of a busy, busy season and I hope that you see it as a gift to remind us of the reason for Christmas.
Have a beautiful week,
Jennifer
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DEC 11, TUESDAY
Mass led by Family #21
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DEC 12, WEDNESDAY
Junior High Honors Assembly 8:10 a.
m.
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DEC 14, FRIDAY
Spirit Shirt Day
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DEC 18, TUESDAY
Christmas Worship Service 7 p.m.
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DEC 19, WEDNESDAY
12:30 Dismissal - Vacation Begins
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JAN 7, MONDAY
School Resumes
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Student Teacher Education Plan (STEP)
Saint Philip School strives to provide maximum opportunity for each student to succeed. Efforts are made to assist each student to reach his/her highest potential through academic support, staff conferences, parent contacts, child conferences, and parent conferences.
To further help each child succeed, Saint Philip School has a Student Teacher Education Plan Team. The STEP team works with parents and teachers to help solve academic, physical, social, or behavioral problems that interfere with student success. The team collaborates with the student and the student's parents and is consistent with Saint Philip's philosophy of reasonable adjustments.
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We will publish corrections to the physical directory in this column. Please make a note of them in your directory. Changes are noted in bold:
New email addresses:
Please update your directory and records.
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Ordering is now open for January. To set up an account for the first time, go to
www.boonli.com
and use the school password falcon174.
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JUNIOR HIGH HONORS ASSEMBLY
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CORRECTION: First Trimester Junior High Honors assembly is Wednesday, December 12 at 8:10 a.m. in Holy Angel Hall. Parents are welcome!
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On November 29-30 St. Philip the Apostle School hosted our annual fall Speech and Debate tournament with 8 schools in attendance. Congratulations to all of the students that participated! The following students won awards:
Storytelling - 3rd Place Patrick Maroun
Poetry - 3rd Place Sophia Islas
Debate - 1st Place Madison Grube and Madison Chase
2nd Place Nicole Smith and Alisa Balian
3rd Place Erin Michelena and Nicole Colton
4th Place Isabella Guerrero and Karina Norton
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Do you love to travel? Do you know the benefits of travel for students? Travel builds confidence and independence, broadens world-view, increases academic performance, and gives students a sense of perspective and appreciation for their place in the world. There is an opportunity for donors to support a St. Philip student on our annual 8th grade Washington DC trip! We are looking for D.C. Angels who are willing to sponsor a student for $1600 (the actual cost is closer to $2,100). We have several students whose families cannot afford the full cost of the trip and your support would mean the world to them. These students help to pay for the trip through fundraising, but a few need extra help. If you are interested, please contact Colleen Welsh, our Development Director at 626 795-9692 ext. 449 or email her at [email protected]g. Thank you so much for considering being an angel to one of our students.
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CROCHET CLASS WINTER SESSION
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The next session of Crochet classes begins in January.
Click here
for info and registration form.
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE
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The Christmas Worship service for grades K-8 this year will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 7 pm. If your child will not be able to sing in the service that night, please email Mrs. Homan to let her know.
TK will have their own special Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 19th at 11:30am. Look to the class newsletter for more information.
All students will dress up in Sunday best clothing. Christmas colors are fine. Please do not wear any head gear (Santa hats, antlers, etc.) except for headbands to keep hair out of faces.
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
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Now is the time for siblings to apply for admission for the 2019-20 school year. Go to our school website, click on admissions and online application form. Please complete and submit by January 9, so we know how many spaces we have for new families. Contact Karen Conley in the office with any questions.
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SCHOOL BOARD LOOKING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Interested in getting more involved and sharing your talents? Consider joining a School Board committee. Email [email protected] with your areas of interest.
Here are some areas where we need your help:
PUBLIC RELATIONS - write articles, take pictures, design graphics, support social media marketing...
TECHNOLOGY - implement tech solutions and keep existing systems on the cutting edge
FACILITIES - lend your professional expertise to ensure our buildings stay in good shape
POLICY & PLANNING - work on tracking SPA's strategic plan
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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. 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:
We look forward to building the foundation to enjoy golf for a lifetime together!"
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Popsicle sales are back!! Please help support our 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Fundraiser. Popsicles sold each Friday after school. All popsicles just $1!
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Box Tops collection is still going on!
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COLLECTING USED EYEGLASSES
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If you get new glasses remember to turn in your old pair to the office. We collect for the Lions Club!
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PERIOD 1 HAS ENDED!
1- Period 1 is now over. If your hours are are not turned in yet, you will be
getting a bill from Diane Carreon.
If you have
problems to resolve, contact Amy Miller via email,
stphilipservicehours@
hotmail.com
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2-As a reminder, the hours totals needed for the year (for regular hour plans) are:
30 school hours, 4 fest, 2 DDA, 4 parish
3-Overages for school events (DDA and FEST) WILL count toward school hours
but will remain in the event category.
**I get numerous questions about this. Please note this- your fall fest hours will remain under the fall fest category. Overages are calculated before billing.
4-Parish hours are separate and overages DO NOT roll over to school hours.
KNOW YOUR GUIDELINES! All service hours rules/info can be found on
the school website (NOT PORTAL). Log into the school website, the link is
on the left side of the page.
Do not wait to enter your hours! Get them into the system now so you can avoid billing problems.
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| Thank you to Karen Fojas Lee and Cherlene Jehue Stones for hosting an amazing book fair. The decorations were amazing, and everyone had a wonderful time.
We cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work!
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GIFT GATHERING PARTY - SAVE THE DATE!
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Please save the date of Friday, February 8, 2019 for this year's Gift Gathering Party at the home of Anneke & Chris Greco. More information on the event, as well as details on how you can get involved will be provided after the holidays.
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SPAS is participating in the Crayola ColorCycle it program this school year! Send used markers in to school and reduce waste. It is that easy. So, Don't throw out that used marker-- ColorCycle it!
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Requirements must stay current! Are yours?
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LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center are looking for library volunteers to assist with book covering, shelving, and circulation on a bi-monthly basis. (No experience needed!) If you are interested in volunteering, please contact either Miss Malissa or Miss Natalie for additional information and time options.
Natalie Ramirez [email protected]
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Do you need to fulfill hours this year? Volunteer in the school kitchen to help and earn up to 2.5 hrs. per shift. Email [email protected] if interested.
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Assisting Children Ministry
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Inviting the St. Philip School Community to participate in the preparation of 600 food bags to share with our communities here in Pasadena, Highland Park and South Central Los Angeles, as well as in Tijuana, Mexico.
Service Hours. Saturday, December 15, From 8:00 am to 1:00p.m.
Where: St. Philip The Apostle Church - Angel Hall. (151 S. Hill ave. Pasadena, Ca 91106)
For more information, please email me:
[email protected]
Thank you and God Bless you.
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Bake for Parish Service Hours for the Respect Life Ministry
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Bake for Parish Service Hours for the Respect Life Ministry
: We are in great need of home baked goods and table volunteers for our Christmas Bake Sale on Sunday, December 16th. The bake sale proceeds will be used to fund St. Philip's Respect Life bookmark and essay contest this coming spring. To qualify for service hours, follow the school's guidelines for baking (ie. 24 cookies = 1 service hr.) Coffee cakes and pies are always sold quickly, but any other home baked good will be great too. We also need parents to help out at the bake sale.
1-4 hour shifts between 10;30 AM and 2:15 PM on the 16th are available. If you are interested in baking or volunteering, please contact Sheryl Valdez @
[email protected]
Please put Respect Life Bake Sale 2018 in the subject line so your email can be found easily. Thank you!
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DO YOU HAVE AN EXTRA COAT OR TWO? DONATE IT!
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Girl Scout Troop 3361 is holding a "One Warm Coat" drive and collecting clean, gently worn coats of all types and sizes, specifically for women and children. Please click here for more information.
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The road is long and the journey is hard. Isn't that what the song says? Come to the mountain at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center in Sierra Madre, February 1-3, 2019 and reflect on "Be not anxious! Living in the peace of Christ." With the women of St. Philip Parish, experience the Way of the Cross traveled by Christ. For thousands of years, people of faith have retreated to the desert and mountains to witness the presence and call of God. Today, there often comes a time when we must say "no" to the busy-ness in our lives and simply say "yes" to the part of us that needs a time and space for deeper communion. Join us. To reserve your spot simply go to:www.materdolorosa.org or contact Jean Bowler ([email protected] or 626-793-8953); Mary Fitzpatrick [email protected] or 626-793-8555); Sheryl Valdez ([email protected] or 626-792-0220)
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ASSISTING CHILDREN MINISTRY
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE
ASSISTING CHILDREN MINISTRY
During this time of year, we are asking you to please help us bring joy to more than 400 children who would love to receive a toy.
TOY DRIVE
Please bring one or two unwrapped toys
(Cash Donations are welcome).
FROM NOVEMBER 18TH TO DECEMBER 20, 2018
Drop off locations:
Take it to the Church Office,
inside the Church by Mary's altar and St. Philip School.
St. Philip The Apostle Church
151 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena. CA. 91106
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TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO PRAY THE ROSARY WITH OUR COMMUNITY
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Mondays --
Children's Rosary until December 15th right after 2:00 dismissal. Miriam Ayon 626.255.6868.
Thursdays -- parent-let Rosary 8:05 a.m. Both in the church, please join us!
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Mrs. Gripp's Holiday Cooking class is full.
No more registrations will be taken.
To those who have signed up, feel free to send an apron for your child to wear, and be prepared to come in to help your child carry all of their goodies!
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REFLECTION OF THE WEEK
I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.
~Harlan Miller
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