Help send our 8th Graders to DC! We are kicking off the year with a couple of fun ways for you to support this year's 8th grade and in one case get out of cooking! Join us on September 6 for a double-header Dine to Donate at Chipotle and Handel's.

Then on September 8th, please send your child in with a dollar or more as we will be running a lunchtime bake sale. This year instead of Friday popsicles, we will be doing a monthly bake sale and all proceeds from the bake sale help support the 8th Grade DC Trip.  

Click here for flyers.

Come join us! The New Family Mass is Sunday, September 17th, at 9:00 a.m.  After Mass we invite families to enjoy coffee, juice, and donuts under the canopy (near the lunch tables). This is another way to get to know fellow new and existing families of our St. Philip the Apostle School community. 

Updates have been made to the school calendar. Click HERE to view. 

Do you know anyone who may be interested in St. Philip the Apostle School? Encourage them to join us on a tour! The available tour dates are listed below. All tours start at 9am. To sign up, they can contact Tricia Ortega at tortega@stphiliptheapostle.org.

2023 Tour Dates: September 26, October 10 & 24, November 7, 14, & 28, and 

December 5 & 12.

FALCON FUN THURSDAYS ARE BACK!

Thu 9/28 to Thu 11/9

Falcon Fun Thursdays are a series of enrichment classes after school for Kinder - 5th graders run by teachers and teacher associates. They are fun classes and offered free of charge to our families. The session lasts seven weeks and runs from Thu 9/28 to Thu 11/9. Classes are after school from 3:20 to 4:10.

Class offerings will be announced soon with signups to follow. Classes fill up fast so be on the look out!

Don't miss out on our upcoming interactive author visit with Brenson Shum! If you wish to recieve a signed and personalized book, please order here by 9/18 for the event on 9/21 at SPAS.

Click here for flyer

Join us as we welcome renowned authors Lisa and Matt McMann to our school on Monday, October 16th in Holy Angel Hall, for an exciting literary adventure! They are the brilliant minds behind the captivating Unwanteds, The Forgotten Five, and Monterious series. They will be visiting our campus to share their storytelling magic with our young readers. Stay tuned for more information on the event time. Meanwhile, grab the opportunity to purchase signed copies of their books online using the attached flyer and QR code. Make sure to use code STPHILIP at checkout. Let's make this an unforgettable experience for our young readers!

Click here for flyer

Do you follow us on social media? If not, you are missing out!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

If you take pictures at school events and want to share them, please send them to socialmedia@stphiliptheapostle.org.

If you have school-related posts on your own social media, be sure to use our hashtags! 

#iloveourspasfalcons #spasfalconssoar

The 1927 Society is a business sponsorship where you can support our three major PTO events through advertising for your business. For a donation of $2,500, 1927 Society members will receive the following benefits:

• Fall Fest 2023 Raffle Sponsor (Name/logo will be on the raffle ticket and all flyers)
• Sponsor Recognition on the Jog-a-thon shirts
• Sponsor Recognition at the Red Tie Benefit
• Principal's Circle Recognition
• Website and Social Media Recognition
• Signage at the school

Please consider supporting St. Philip the Apostle School this way. PTO fundraising helps provide vital support to the St. Philip the Apostle academic programs, enrichment opportunities, and tuition assistance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Tricia Ortega at tortega@stphiliptheapostle.org. 

Calling all Dads! Join the SPAS Dads Club!

Welcome to the St. Philip the Apostle School Dads Club, a community-driven

organization embodying truth, engagement, love, courage, and discipline.

Together, we empower one another to cultivate a brighter future for our children

and lead by example in creating a nurturing environment.

Social Events • School Support • Retreats • Dad Involvement 

Reach out to dadsclub@stphiliptheapostle.org for more info and questions.

Sign Up Now! 

Google Form: 

https://forms.gle/btXKmq9Cs2qvaWjJA

Book Land 2023 SPAS Book Fair. Based off of the classic board game Candy Land. Reading…how sweet it is! 

September 18-22

BOOK FAIR HOURS

Monday: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday: 7:30am-4:30pm (Donuts with Dad 7:30-8AM)

Wednesday: 7:30am-4:30pm (Muffins with Mom 7:30-8AM)

Thursday: 7:30am-4:30pm 

Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm

Location: Holy Angel Hall

Bookmark Design Contest

Reading… how sweet it is! Get creative and design a bookmark inspired by this year’s book fair theme: BOOK LAND. Each winner will receive a FREE book from the Book Fair (up to $20 value) and their design will be printed and distributed at the Book Fair. All entries will be displayed at the event. 

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 marked "Book Fair Contest" located in the front office. All entries are due by 3pm on Monday, September 11^th. The bookmark template is attached HERE.

BOOKMARK CONTEST FLYER

Book Fair Service Hours:

Book Fair Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help set up/tear down, cashier, restock merchandise, and assist our students/shoppers. Please sign up here if you would like to help. 

SignUp Genius Link

Book Fair Food and Drink Donations

We will need donations of donuts, muffins, coffee and drinks for our Donuts with Dads and Muffins with Moms shopping mornings. Please sign up here if you would like to donate. 

SignUp Genius Link

The Used Uniform Committee will be holding office hours the 1st Friday of each month starting October 6, 2023. Stop by the PTO Closet, outside of the Ministry Center (at the TK parking lot), on Friday 10/6, 11/3 and 12/1 from 7:45 am to 8:30 am if you are in need of used uniforms or would like to drop off donations. Reminder- Used Uniforms are free (but donations are always welcome).

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Used Uniform Committee at uniforms@stphiliptheapostle.org.

Red Tie Benefit 2024- Save the Date

Prom- Choose Your Era!

When: March 23, 2024

Where: Hilton, Pasadena

More information to come but plenty of sponsorship, volunteer and procurement opportunities! Contact PTO RTB Committee Chairs April Bergen or Elvira Ramos at ptoauction@stphiliptheapostle.org with any inquiries.

RTB 2024 Flyer

Fall Fest is right around the corner! Please be sure to have your Virtus, TB and Fingerprints on file for tuition plans A/C. You will not be able to volunteer for Fall Fest if your requirements are not up to date. This will result in a $200 charge on FACTS for Fall Fest service hours not completed.

Please contact the Parish at 626-793-0693 to register for Virtus for the following dates:

Recertification-

Monday, September 11th, 6:30pm - 8pm 

Friday, September 22nd, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Friday, October 6th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

First time certification-

Saturday, September 23rd 9am-12pm

Interested in coming out to help Ms. Malorie with Playworks? Looking for volunteers to assist with lunchtime games and recess. Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable life skills though play. This is a fun way to get out there and play with the kids, making sure that all are included on the playground and teaching kindness. Please see the sign up genius below. When submitting hours, please submit under Playworks- Kelly Paulus. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4FADAD29A02-playworks1

Any questions, please reach out to me at kellypaulus@gmail.com or text at 626-755-4483.

We are looking for help washing and ironing the altar server clothing that our students use during the school and weekend masses. If you are interested in helping with the altar serving garments please contact Ana Garza via email at anamaria.garza88@gmail.com. It’s an easy way to earn 4 school service hours!

SPAS Athletics wants YOU!

Are you a...Current coach? Former athlete? Sports/fitness enthusiast? 

Eager helper?

We are in search of coaches to help with Cross Country, Track & Field, 

Flag Football and Girls and Boys Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball.

• Earn volunteer hours
• Help bolster the SPAS athletics community
• All potential volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and fulfill SPAS volunteer requirements
• Come help make a difference

If you are interested, please contact Coach Weatherall at jweatherall@stphiliptheapostle.org | (626) 795-9691 ext. 332

We are excited to kick off a 10-week training program open to 3rd through 8th graders interested in joining the St Philip Cross Country team and competing in the 2023 CYO races. Cross country is a sport open to all levels of experience, and practices are not mandatory. Practices are meant to support the physical development of your child and give them a fun and personally rewarding team experience.

For practice students will meet at the tables outside Holy Angel Hall. If you are able to help run or ride a bike alongside the kids during practice, we welcome any and all parent help to increase safety during the workout! Note: For this first practice, parents must sign their child into practice. Our regular practice schedule will be announced during the 8/30 practice and start after Labor Day weekend.

2023 CYO Race Schedule

Sunday, 10/15/23: CYO Invitational Meet (8-11am)

Friday, 11/10/23: CYO Championship Meet (8-11am)

CYO Race Distances:

3rd & 4th Grade (Novice Division): 0.75 mile

5th & 6th Grade (B Division): 1 mile

7th & 8th Grade (A Division): 1.5 miles

Add your child to the roster ASAP & let us know if you can help the coaches:

Please complete the attached form for each child of yours interested in the team:

https://forms.gle/Qqa1BAedaRmwuiFZ9

B Flag Football (5th-6th Grade)

Sept 6th at Grant Park 3:30-5p (Mon & Wed)--Only 2 days a week

***NOT on 9/4 due to Labor Day***

B Girls Volleyball (5th-6th Grade)

Sept 5th at St. Philip Outside Courts 3:30-5p (Tue & Thu)--Only 2 days a week

***NOT on 9/7 due to Back to School Night***

Mrs. Cresta is offering year-round after school enrichment classes in Spanish for students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students will learn about the alphabet, colors, families, animals, likes and dislikes, vocabulary, and much more. Some topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to: games, songs, and acting that will utilize everyday Spanish.

Beginners classes will be on Mondays starting September 18, 2023 from 3:15-4:15pm.  

Cost - $60 every four weeks to be paid on the first Monday of each session

Contact information: rcresta@stphiliptheapostle.org

Crochet club registration is now open for 2nd thru 8th grade. Class Fee may be submitted via check, VENMO or Zelle.

Registration form HERE.

Click here for more information about Chess club.

It’s that time again, we are excited to start our new bible study “Discover our dignity”. Click here for more information.

Free Flu Shot Clinic

Where: Holy Angel Hall

When: 10/5/23 

7:30-9:30am

Informational Flyer

Our very own fifth grade teacher Mrs. Simone teaches a Retro Cardio/Dance Class (RC/DC) in Monrovia on Tuesday nights for adults! It's for people of all ages and all levels of experience (including none) to have a great time working out by dancing to the beloved music of the 80s (and some 70s and 90s too!). The fee is $85. Click on the flyer for more info.

From Nicole Colton, class of 2020:

I’m reaching out to let you guys know my cheer team is doing a clinic for kids from 5-12 years old. The clinic will be held at La Salle on Saturday Sept. 9th from 1-4pm. Then on Friday Sept. 15th the kids get to perform with us during the 2nd quarter of the football game held at La Salle. The cost is $50 per kid and there’s a link to register below! I would love if you guys to spread the word to all the St. Philip families - this clinic will help raise money for my cheer team to compete nationally in Florida this upcoming February! Thank you!!

Click here for Cheer Clinic flyer.

Link to sign up for La Salle Cheer Clinic