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May 29, 2012

May Crowning

Please join us on Wednesday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. in the church for our May Crowning.  The presentation will be led by the second grade and eighth grade.

The second graders, two third grade students and two fourth grade students are to come dressed in the their First Communion attire. They will change into their school uniform after the May Crowning.

Student Council

Students who are interested in running for a student council office are to pick up a declaration of candidacy form from Ms. Lujan at the school office.

5^th, 6^th, and 7^th grade students please read carefully the student council office requirements concerning grades, effort and behavior.

Talent Show

The talent show was a big success! Thank you to Ms. Heintz and  Mrs. Butler for all their time and effort organizing the event. Thank you to Ms. Craughwell and student council for selling refreshments.

We also want to thank the Marketing Committee for decorating the Parish Hall.

Lost and Found

Several items in the lost and found are available in the lunch room for parents to claim. Please pick up your child’s items before the end of the school year.

Registration for 2012-2013

Your registration balance of $250.00 per child was due last Friday, May 25.

Bartolo Photography

The eighth Grade and First Communion group

pictures will be taken on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:00 a.m. Please have your child come dressed in their dressy attire. They will change into their school uniform during recess.  

 

Parent Updates

Please review your parent update for your service hours, parish fiesta, raffle, Casino Night,

Walk-a-Thon, mandatory PTO meetings, graduation fees, and tuition.

Please contact the school office if we you believe there is an error regarding any part of your update.  

Goodwill Fundraiser

Save this date!   September 15, 2012

Been too busy? Putting it off? Don’t worry!

Get your SPRING cleaning done during the SUMMER and bring it in to us in the FALL

Please refer to the flyer check lists for acceptable items.

Thank You – Marketing Team

Marketing Team

We want to thank our Marketing Team for all their hard work during this school year.

Cheryl Santoro, director, Margarita Red-Horse, preschool outreach coordinator, Tera Perez, public relations and grant coordinator, Noemi Garcia, fundraiser coordinator and Terri Alpuerto, baptism coordinator.

Openings for new team members include secretary, treasurer, spirit ambassador, and alumni coordinator.

Reminder

Join us as we take flight with Peter Pan

Mother/Daughter/Family Outing

Where: Glendale Theatre

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012

Tickets: $16.00 per child & $20.00 per adult

Please RSVP by June 1, 2012 with your payment.

Please join us for appetizers following the play in the upstairs hall inside the theater.

Food for Family Thought

My one friend’s house was fancy and filled with toys, but we never played there. Another friend’s house was simple, but we crowded into his living

room daily with his many siblings and parents who lit up with joy when we entered their home. How welcoming do you make your home? Is there more that you can do?

If you could add any one thing to your home to make it truly spectacular—something that would amaze everyone who visited you—what would you add?

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.

A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…

A committed Catholic who:

• is truthful and respectful person who tries to be like Jesus.
• willingly shares his or her gifts to serve others in the Church and global community.

A responsible and respectful person who:

• understands his or her innate value and value of others as beloved children of God.
• is self-confident and self-motivated and has the inner strength to make moral, compassionate, and healthy choices.

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May 22, 2012

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Talent Show

Show your school spirit and please join us for the annual St. Dominic Parish School Talent Show!

When:                    May 24, 2012

Time:                     6:00 PM

Where:                   St. Dominic Parish Hall

Walk-a-Thon

We want to thank Mr. Ponce, Walk-a-Thon chairperson, and the committee for a successful event. We extend a special thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Campos for the lunches.

The food was great, and the parent volunteers worked long and hard.  Students, teachers and families had a great time walking for education.

Teacher Luncheon

We want to thank the second parents for the April lunch from Charles Trio and our kinder parents for the May lunch from Quiznos.  All teachers and staff appreciate your kindness.

Fresh & Easy

Congratulations parents! You fundraised $1038.00 during the St. Dominic school night at Fresh & Easy. Student and parent participation made this night a successful event.

Summer Reading Skills Programs

We have included a flyer on Summer Reading Skills Programs. Classes are offered in Glendale and Burbank. Parents that have taken these summer reading skills programs with their child highly recommend the program.

These programs require parent participation. Tuition and material fees vary by program level.

Summer Daycare

Summer daycare application will be in the family envelope starting Tue. June 5. Daycare will run Monday, June 25 through Friday, August 10.

School Choir

It’s not too late to sing at the Pentecost Mass. Please turn in your permission slips by tomorrow, Wednesday 23. Choir will sing at Pentecost Mass on Sunday, May 27 at the 12:15 pm Mass.

Knott’s Berry Farm Field trip

The field trip is on Tuesday, June 12. The bus will leave from school at 8:30 a.m. and return to school at 6:00 p.m.

Students must have sung at least two of three choir Masses (Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost) to be eligible. Deadline to return forms and checks is this Thursday, May 24.

PTO Meeting

We want to thank our PTO members for an outstanding year; Gina Gravino, president, Sheila Quintana, secretary, Letty Segura, treasurer, Eva Matas, event coordinator, Stephanie Galarion, uniform exchange and apparel, Lisa Van Dyke, safety valet, and Tera Perez, hospitality.

Openings for new PTO members are the following: safety valet coordinator, mandatory school events coordinator and scrip coordinator. If you are interested please read the required duties that were passed out during the PTO mandatory meeting.

Openings for new marketing team members include secretary, treasurer, spirit ambassador, and alumni coordinator. Please read the assigned duties for each position.

Choice Lunch

Seventh grade parents this is your last opportunity to volunteer for lunch credit.

If you are interested please call the school office ASAP.

Parent Updates

Please turn in your receipts and contact your event coordinator or teacher to give you your service hour credit.

Your parent update for fiesta, raffle, Casino Night, Walk-a-Thon, mandatory PTO meetings, graduation fees, and tuition will go home in the family envelope on Tuesday, May 29.

Food for Family Thought

When asked what it would take to get to heaven, Jesus said, “Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, and clothe the naked.” That’s what

parents do each day. It’s a paradox that our greatest happiness comes when we freely give of ourselves. Think about that the next time you’re fixing supper or folding laundry.

When it comes to things that make you really happy, what five things would you rank at the very top?

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.

A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…

An active and involved student who:

• is a self-motivated, lifelong learner who has the skills and technological knowledge to succeed.
• has a solid foundation in the academic subjects and appreciation of the Arts.
• communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is a creative problem solver.

A committed Catholic who:

• has a firm foundation in, knowledge of, and love of the Faith.
• actively participates in the Mass, sacraments and traditions of the Church.

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May 15, 2012

First Communicants

We congratulate our First Communicants:

Christopher Barrena, Gabriel Capra, Dominic Castillo, Erin Casupanan, Mailee DeLeon, Audrey Fernando, John Paul Gerolaga, Karl Lorca, Emma Martin, Joseph Martin, Jaden Montesa, Nadia Rodriguez, Ricardo Santiago, Ethan Santos, Nicolas Segura, Duncan Sprengel, Lawrence Tolentino, Robin Tolentino, Leila Torres, David Ng, Hector Cruz, Colin Zavala, and Isaac Taylor.

PTO General Meeting

Our last mandatory parent teacher meeting of the school year is this Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Walk-a-Thon

Our annual Walk-a-Thon is this Saturday, May 19 starting at 10:00 a.m..

We need to prepare lunches for families who will be attending the Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, 

May 19. Please return your lunch order form!

Walk-a-Thon

Less than one half of school families have paid their mandatory $75 Walk-a-thon fee. Parent mandatory fee of $75.00 is due now!

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Walk-a-Thon Meeting

Parents, do you need service hours? Please come to the last Walk-a-Thon meeting this Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in 

the school library.  All are welcome.

Is “Bible Christianity” Biblical?

By Fr. Jerome Cudden, O.P.

Today it is popular to hear “Bible” Christians (aka non-denominational and “born again”) claim the Bible is the sole basis of the Christian faith and that Catholicism professes non-Biblical teachings.  But what insights do history and the Bible gives us regarding these topics?  By analyzing the history of the Christian faith and

doctrines that are central to it, Fr. Jerome will help us to understand what Bible Christianity is and what it is not.  Fr. Jerome will present his talk on Monday, May 21^st at 9:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the adult education building, which is located directly behind the Church. 

Book Fair

Our buy one get one free Book Fair starts Tuesday, May 29 and end Thursday, May 31.

You can buy a book and get one free at the same price as the first book.

Buy your books for summer reading! Avid readers, this is the time to stock your library.

The book fair will take place in the school library.

Food for Family Thought

One task of parents is to help their children develop the skills of discernment—that is to make wise choices. This is better taught through example and by establishing wise limits than by coercion and criticism.

If you could have one hundred of anything right now, what would you choose?

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.

A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…

A committed Catholic who:

• willingly shares his or gifts to serve others in the Church and global community.

A responsible and respectful person who:

• understands his or her innate value and value of others as beloved children of God.
• is self-confident and self-motivated and has the inner strength to make moral, compassionate, and healthy choices.
• is prepared to make a positive difference in the world through his or her words and actions.
• appreciates the diversity of all God’s people.

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May 8, 2012

Progress Reports

Third trimester progress reports go out this Thursday, May 10.

First Communion

Please pray for our First Communicants, the second graders, two third graders and two fourth graders. They will receive their First Communion on Saturday, May 12 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

PTO General Meeting

During our last parent teacher meeting we will thank our outgoing members Lisa Van Dyke, valet coordinator, and Stephanie Galarion, apparel and uniform exchange coordinator.

Mrs. Gravino will give a brief description of the positions available for the upcoming year. Mrs.  Santoro will give a brief description of the position we hope to fill for the marketing committee for the 2012-2013 school year.

We are waiting to hear about our logo so we will not be taking pre-orders for the physical education t-shirts or sweaters.

Discovering Our Faith

Join us for our last meeting of Discovering Our Faith. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, May 15 in the Religious Education classroom, beginning at 7:30 pm.

Please read CCC 2777-2856 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church before attending the class.

Pre-order Lunches

Is your family attending the Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, May 19?

Your child/ren’s lunch is free. Please select a lunch for your child/ren and return the form by Friday, May 11.

Walk-a-Thon

Only 35 families have paid their mandatory $75 Walk-a-thon fee. Parent mandatory fee of $75.00 is due now!

School Choir

Choir is asked to sing on the special Feast of Pentecost, Sunday, May 29, at 12:15 p.m. Mass.

Choir Field Trip

The choir trip to Knott’s Berry Farm will be on Tuesday, June 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We need chaperones for this trip.

Casino Night

We want to thank the parents who donated and contributed service hours toward making this event a success.

We extend a thank you to Francine Vidaurri and all the Casino Night committee members for the endless hours they worked to decorate the hall.

We enjoyed the dinner catered by MIXTO, which is owned by one of preschool parent.

Talent Show

Our annual Talent Show will be in the parish hall on Thursday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m.

We will sell refreshments before the Talent Show.

Food for Family Thought

Take a moment to imagine in what ways heaven will be the perfect place. Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Take one action today that will make life in your family more like your vision of heaven.

If you could open the back door to your house and step out into the perfect backyard, what would that yard be like? Be as specific as you can.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.

A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…

An active and involved student who:

• has a solid foundation in the academic subjects and appreciation of the Arts.
• communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is a creative problem solver.

A committed Catholic who:

• has a firm foundation in, knowledge of, and love of the Faith.
• actively participates in the Mass, sacraments and traditions of the Church.
• is a truthful and respectful person who tries to be like Jesus.

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May 1, 2012

Yearbooks

Our 2011-2012 yearbooks are now sold out!

Casino Night

We encourage all parents to make an effort to join us for the Casino Night this Saturday, May 5.

Registration

A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per child to reserve for the 2012-2013 school year was due yesterday, April 30.

Choicelunch

May is the last month for eighth grade parents to earn lunch credit.

If you are an eighth grade parent and would like to earn lunch credit for your child, please call the school office ASAP.

Parents must have attended a 3 hour Virtus training class and be fingerprinted to volunteer for Choicelunch.

Progress Reports

Third trimester progress reports go out next Thursday, May 10.

First Communion

Our First communicants will have practice this Saturday, May 5 at 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Please pray for our First Communicants, the second graders, two third graders and two fourth graders. They will receive their First Communion on Saturday, May 12 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

PTO Mandatory Meeting

Our last parent teacher mandatory meeting is on Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Walk-a-Thon

Our last mandatory fundraiser of this school year is on Saturday, May 19 at Eagle Rock Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Only 22 families have paid their mandatory $75 for walk-a-thon. Your mandatory fee of $75.00 is now due. The $75.00 is budgeted for operational expenses.

The pledges you made are not part of the mandatory fee of $75.00.  The classroom pledges

ranging from $20 to $60 is to be used for a playground shaded covered area.

Pre-Sale Walk-a-Thon T-shirt

Friday, May 4 is the last day for parents to pre-order a Walk-a-Thon t-shirt.

Food for Family Thought

Make a point of arranging special one-on-one time every month with your child. Create what author Matthew Kelly calls “carefree timelessness,” where just the two of you can talk, laugh, be together, and make memories that last a lifetime.

If you were in charge of creating a brand-new park for your town or city, what would the park feature and what could you do to make it truly different from any other park you’ve seen?

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.

A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…

A responsible and respectful person who:

• understands his or her innate value and value of others as beloved children of God.
• is self-confident and self-motivated and has the inner strength to make moral, compassionate, and healthy choices.
• is prepared to make a positive difference in the world through his or her words and actions.
• appreciates the diversity of all God’s people.

An active and involved student who:

• is a self-motivated, lifelong learner who has the skills and technological knowledge to succeed