Wednesday, April 13, 2011

 
Mission
St. Dominic, a Catholic faith-filled community, is a parish school that provides quality education which fosters the development of the whole child in a safe, caring, and academically stimulating environment.



                                               


April 12, 2011       
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Mathletics
Students were given their http://www.mathletics.com/ username and password today.
The parent letter explains all about Mathletics and instructs how to log into the parent center to monitor your child’s progress.

Eagle Rock Center for the Arts
Our after school program for dance and art ends this Wednesday, April 13.

Center for the Arts classes will resume in the fall of 2011.

Islands Fundraiser
We want to thank Mrs. Gravino for setting up the Islands Family Night. Parents and parish supporters brought in $560.20 for the PTO technology funds. It was nice to see parents and teachers at this fun event.

Yearbooks
ORDER YOU YEARBOOK NOW! Pre-orders end next Thursday, April 21.

Cost of yearbook increases to $35.00 starting May 2.

Registrations
Registration for returning students was due by March 31. If your registration form for your student has not been returned please call the school office ASAP to inform us of your intent.

Walk-a-Thon
Our walk-a-thon event has been moved to Saturday, May 21. This is the last mandatory fundraiser of this school year for parents to complete service hours.  

Mr. & Mrs. Ponce are in need of many volunteers for this event. If you need service hours and would like to help there is a planning meeting on Wed. April 13th @ 6:30 pm. in the library.

Talent Show
Talent Show coming on Friday, May 13!
Try-outs are scheduled for the week of April 18-20.

Students need to have their music (CD or tape) or props when they try-out for the talent show. 

First Grade Family Mass
Family Mass for the second grade has been moved from Saturday, April 16 to
Saturday, May 21st.

Service Hours
We are in need of volunteers to inventory the Halloween and Casino items. We also need a volunteer to inventory the 65th and 85th anniversary pictures and brochures. Please call the school office @ 323-255-5803 ASAP if interested.

Math Tutor
Joseph Carreon, St. Dominic alumni, currently at La Salle High School is available for tutoring on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 and 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Please call for appointment: 323-259-9454.

Jeans Day
Students may wear jeans for $1 and $1 for extra accessories this Friday, April 15. Please have students refer to the student handbook for proper attire. All funds will go to the Maria Martin Family.

Discovering Our Faith
Join us tonight April 12 for the lecture of Discovering Our Faith on The Forgiveness of Sins & Resurrection of the Body. The
lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Please bring a copy of the Catholic Catechism and take time to read over the paragraphs before the session.

Lunch Program
Kinder parents it is that time to volunteer for the Choice lunch program. Parents earn $20.00 per hour of service, 11:30-12:30.
If interested please call the school office ASAP.

Parents need to be fingerprinted and attend Virtue session for safeguard the children.

See’s Candy
See’s Candy was delivered to students yesterday. We want to thank parents for your continued support!

Scoliosis Screening
Seventh & eighth grade boys and girls will have scoliosis screening this Friday, April 15. Scoliosis waivers were sent home Monday, April 11.