Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Principal's Corner


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October 23, 2012



Student Council Red Ribbon Week Activities: Say No To Drugs
Tuesday: Hugs not Drugs Day - Students may bring a favorite stuffed animal (not too big) to hug.

Wednesday: Students may wear jeans and a red shirt and red accessories such as hats, socks, shoes, etc. There is no cost to wear jeans, red shirt, and accessories.

Thursday: Student Council will sell pre-ordered Red Nachos for $1.50.

Halloween Carnival
Students are to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes on Fri. Oct. 26. Students should wear athletic shoes with their costumes.

Guns, swords, or weapons of any type are NOT ALLOWED with the costumes.

Students will be given a trick or treat bag. All games are FREE for all students.

Please send money for students to purchase Halloween desserts. Cookies, brownies, and cupcakes will be sold for .50 cents to $1.00.

Kindergarten-2nd grade will go out to play games at the carnival from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., 3rd-5th grades will come out from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.,, and 6th-8th grades will come out from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

St. Dominic Preschool, Lutheran Preschool, and Pathway Preschool will join us during the Halloween Carnival.

Every grade will come for the costume parade at 10:30 a.m.. The raffle will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Good/Bad Touch Program
On Mon. Oct. 29, teachers will begin teaching the Good/Bad Touch program. Students need written permission to participate in this safety program.

Students without permission to participate in Good Touch/Bad Touch will sit in the school office during their religion class and work on written work. If you have any questions, call the office at (323) 255-5803.

Picture Day - Nov. 1
You are now able to place your child’s school photo order online before Picture Day. If you prefer to order with the form, the order form is included in this week’s Family Envelope.

All students, including the preschoolers, will take their school picture on Thu. Nov.1.The photographer will begin with preschool at 8:30 a.m.

Students are to wear their complete uniform and their green St. Dominic sweater for picture day.  Students should NOT wear their P.E. uniform.

Make-up picture date is Wed. Dec. 5.


All Saints Day
Thu. Nov. 1 is a holy day of obligation. We will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints Mass at 9:00 a.m. Please remember to have your child bring a donation for the collection.

Students are to wear their school uniform. Students should wear their skirts/jumpers or long pants (no shorts).
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Academic Decathlon
We need parents to coach for the academic decathlon! Please contact the school office at (323) 255-5803 if you are interested.

Parents can earn service hours for coaching during the decathlon studies. You must be fingerprinted and have completed Virtus.

Sizzler Night
Sizzler will be mailing us a check for $336.29 in two weeks.  Thank you all for your help in making this event happen. 

We thank our parents for once again making our fundraiser enjoyable and successful!

Schoolwide Learning Expectations
These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.
A student of St. Dominic Parish School will
be...
a responsible and respectful person who:
  • 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/her words and actions.
  • appreciates and values the diversity of all God’s people.
an active and involved student who:
  • is a self-motivated learner who demonstrates the skills and technological knowledge to succeed.
  • builds a solid foundation in the academic subjects and appreciation of the arts.