Week of March 21, 2022
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Red Tie Bash
Please check your email tonight at 8pm, for the SignUpGenius to volunteer for the Red Tie Bash!

Reminder: all families on plans A and C need to volunteer 2 hours.



The Red Tie Bash is on April 9. Help support PTO’s biggest fundraiser, by donating to the auction! 

Buy Your Tickets TODAY!
Buy your tickets before they sell out!
Ticket prices go up on March 26- be sure to get your tickets now!

 
Sponsorship
Please consider supporting the Red Tie Bash by becoming a Sponsor! Patrons will receive recognition prior to and at the event. Each level includes admission to the event! 
This is a great way to get your tickets while also underwriting the event! 
You can donate online or use this form and send it with payment to the office.

Auction Items
Donate an auction item! The more items we have, the more money we can raise for our students! Please consider donating an item or make a donation towards items. Need ideas? Check out the wishlist!
Announcements and Events
Lost and Found
Lost and found is overflowing...sweatshirts, hoodies, water bottles, lunch boxes, notebooks, textbooks, binders! Any unclaimed items will be disposed of this Wednesday after school.
Hot Lunch
The last day to order for April is this Friday, March 25.
PTO Falcon Invitational
FALCON INVITATIONAL IS THIS Saturday March 26th! Click here for more information on this fun event and for volunteer opportunities. Click here for flyer.
Summer School
We are excited to announce that Summer school will be offered again this year for incoming K - 5 students! Classes will take place during the weeks of June 20th-24th and June 27th -July 1st. Click here for classes and registration information.
Pie 'N Burger Day - April 11th
You did it! We reached 100% participation from our parents in support of this year’s Blessed Are the Children! In appreciation of your support, Pie 'N Burger is donating a special lunch for all the parents and students on April 11th.

Please let us know if you will be joining us for this special lunch. We will only be ordering enough food for those who RSVP. Please note that this event is to thank our parents and is for parents and our students only. 
 
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We love our Grandparents and Special Friends! 

On Friday, May 6, from 8am-11am, we will host our annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day. We want to be sure your child’s grandparents or special friends are included. Please fill out this form so that we can send them an invitation with all the information. 

3rd Grade Union Station Food & Necessities Drive is March 21 thru April 1
For nearly 50 years, Union Station has helped adults and families in our community who are facing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. St. Philip continues its longtime support with a Food and Necessities Drive from March 21 thru April 1.

There are so many ways to help! Please take a look at the attached flyer and plan to drop a requested item during the Drive or use the Amazon link to provide a much needed item. 

2022-23 Calendar Snapshot
Meet the Teacher Day will be Tuesday, August 23rd and the last day of school will be June 15th. The complete calendar will be released at a later date. You can find the calendar snapshot for the 2022-23 school year here.
Procare
Please remember to check your child(ren) into Procare every morning.
Financial Aid
Applications are available on our website now for the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Program. Please review the parameters as they have expanded to include more income levels. Please apply if you qualify!
Directory Changes
We will publish corrections to the physical directory in this section. Please make a note of them in your directory. Changes are noted in bold:

Directory Change:
The Wilson Family (New Family)
Parents of Charlotte, Fiona, and Juliet Wilson
Yukai Chen
323-877-3453

Martin Wilson
323-404-6458
Service Hour Opportunity
LC and PLC Volunteers
The Learning Commons and Primary Learning Center are in great need of help. Please sign up to help shelve books. Available times are Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 10 am and Friday all day. Please email Ms. Leah at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.
Art Show Volunteers
We will be having the art show and preview night on Thursday, May 5, and take down Monday, May 9. We are going to need parent volunteers all day Thursday for the set up and Monday morning for the take down. Please emai[email protected] if you are able to work. You will receive volunteer hours!
PTO
PTO Board Nominations 2022-23
The St. Philip Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports our school, teachers and parents in order to enhance the educational experience of each child. PTO meetings are held once a month. Some PTO Board positions sit on the Executive Committee, those meetings are held once a month in addition to the PTO Board meeting. 

PTO is looking for 28 enthusiastic and excited parents to serve on the PTO Board. Please see the list below of open Board positions for the 2022-23 school year. All PTO Board member positions are a two year commitment and Board members receive their required annual 28 school service hours. Nominate yourself or nominate others. Any questions, please email [email protected].

Please complete by Friday, March 25, 2022.  

Use this link for Nominations: https://forms.gle/sdV7uVGp7qHwns9X9 
New Family Mentors Needed
Hello SPAS families! Your New Family Mentor Co-Chairs are looking for current families to help welcome next year's newest Falcons. Whether you are a veteran mentor or new to this job, we can use your help! Send us an email at: [email protected] if you’re interested in meeting our new families and earning some hours.
Used Uniform Office Hours
The Used Uniform Committee will be holding office hours on Friday April 1st, April 29th and May 20th. Stop by the PTO Closet, outside of the Ministry Center, if you are in need of used uniforms or would like to drop off donations. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Used Uniform Committee at [email protected].
Health
Updated Quarantine Pathway Flow Chart
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID TESTING FOR UNINSURED PERSONS
Onsite Covid testing for uninsured persons will no longer be covered. Please click the link below for additional information. 

Covid Vaccination
Please send a copy of your child's covid vaccination card to the following email address once your child is fully vaccinated (14 days from last dose):

Surveillance Testing
We encourage everyone to test this week. There will be no testing this Friday. However, if tested positive for covid within the last 90 days, please do not test unless advised to do so by a healthcare professional. Recently positive persons may continue testing positive for up to 90 days.

Make sure to send your child with the completed lab form and include your email address to receive results. Click here for the lab form.

Do not email your lab forms without first speaking with someone in the front office.

Testing Dates

  • Thursday: TK-Jr, High

Please email exposure required testing to [email protected]
Travel Plans
If you plan to travel during the school year, please contact Maite Ramirez at [email protected].
Reminders
Yearbook Contest
The yearbook committee has opened the contest for the yearbook cover. This year the design has to reflect the following SLE:

  • Demonstrate global awareness through the acceptance of cultures, knowledge of the world’s religions, and concern for our environment.

Students can use white non-glossy paper (letter size) and bold colors. The due date is Friday March 25, 2022. They can turn it into a BOX that's labeled and it's located in the school front office. 
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Camp Falcon 2022
Camp Falcon 2022 will run for 6 weeks. This includes club activities, movie days, and special camper's surprises. Click here for more information. To register click here.
Popsicle Sales
Our current 7th grade class is bringing back popsicles! All proceeds will go towards their 8th grade Washington DC trip. Click here for flyer.
Reporting Absences
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 [email protected].
Amazon Smile
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!
Volunteer Requirement Update Effective 2/15/22
All volunteer requirements must be up to date in order to volunteer on campus:

  • Virtus
  • TB
  • LiveScan Fingerprinting
  • Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (14 days after second dose of a 2-dose regimen, and boosted if booster-eligible) or negative covid test within 24 hours of your volunteer time. Either a PCR or an antigen test is fine for this proof.

You will not be allowed to volunteer on campus for school or PTO events if anything is missing. If you are not sure, contact Estela Deocampo at (626)795-9691.

Please send a copy of vaccination cards including booster shot information for parents and students to [email protected]

If you need school hours, but do not meet all requirements, please contact [email protected], and we will help to find off campus alternatives. 

You are required to complete service hours for Tuition Plans A/C regardless of vaccination status. 
Parish
Parish Hours Available
Fulfill your parish hours by delivering Mother's Day gifts for the Respect Life Ministry. We are looking for parents to deliver Mother's Day Gifts for the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley. Gifts are to be dropped off to the homes of women in Pasadena and surrounding cities. 1-4 hours are available each for a few volunteers. Delivery is done anytime between April 23rd and May 6th. Therefore, you can determine if you want your hours applied to this school year or next year. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Di Cicco at [email protected]. Thank you!
7th Grade Volunteers Needed
The Parish is looking for 7th grade student volunteers to help with Children's Liturgy on Sunday.

This service will be during the Sunday 9 AM Mass and will involve coordinating the young children, ages 4-8, who are in Mass to process from the Church to the Ministry Building during the Liturgy of the Word. Parent volunteers will take the lead and the students will assist them and may eventually take on leadership roles.

During the 20 minute or so gathering in the Ministry Building, we will proclaim the readings and then have a short talk with discussion led by adults. There will be children’s activities as well. We will return to the church together just prior to the start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

We will meet in the Sacristy at 8:45 every Sunday. If your 7th grade student is interested, they can contact Michael Grace at [email protected].
Coin Donations to St. Vincent de Paul
Ahead of St. Vincent de Paul’s Bucket and Bundle (and Burrito!) Event on Sunday, March 27, SVdP volunteers will be collecting coin donations to help the needy on Friday, March 25.  
Parents in the pick up car line can look for them and signal if they have a donation.  Or bring your coin bucket to the breakfast on the following Sunday.  
Coins donations can usually help 2-3 families!
Bucket & Bundle Sunday
Sunday, March 27th St. Vincent de Paul’s truck will visit us to pick up your gently used clothing and household items. There will be doughnuts and coffee — and there might be more! It will also be the day your St. Philip Vincentians gratefully gather your loose change and other donations to continue our ministry of helping neighbors in our area with essentials like rent, utilities, food, and car repair. If you’d like to keep your Lenten almsgiving local, we can help with that! Thank you for your continued support. 
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Enrollment is now open: 

Payment may be dropped off at Parish Center ; Care of RE or Susie Lopez
T-shirt & Snack is included with registration. 

Check out the Theme release video: https://youtu.be/FO7VjWfudLE
Reflection of the Week
“Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God’s sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.” - Thomas à Kempis