Principal's Memo

Building Confident Catholic Leaders Through Faith, Community,

and Education

           

Our Staff and Faculty Wish All Our School Families a Happy and Blessed Easter

March 26, 2013

Holy Thursday

Noon Dismissal

Holy Thursday Retreat

Students in grades kinder through 8^th grade will take part in our Holy Thursday Retreat from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The teachers will lead the students in four different religious activities. Student Council members will present each student with a “He Lives” bracelet.

Following the retreat, students will have a short recess and then proceed to the church for a presentation of the Living Stations of the Cross by our 8^th grade students.

St. Dominic Student TV Central

St. Dominic is now hosting a video hub called Student TV Central. We have posted a video of the 4^th and 5^th grade field trip to San Fernando Mission, a 2^nd grade science lesson, and a pep rally for the basketball teams and Academic Decathlon. Each week we will post four new videos. We invite you to view our videos at: www.studenttvcentral.com/stdominic

Yearbook

The yearbook pre-sale is almost over and we will not be able to order extras so please order ASAP

if you have not already done so. We only have seven yearbooks left to sell.

School Choir

There is no morning or afternoon choir rehearsal this week. Choir will rehearse for Easter Mass during the school day on Wed. March 27.

Thank you for getting your son/daughter early to school or picked up at 4:00 p.m. for weekly rehearsals!

Volunteers Needed

What: School lighting and sound project

When: Friday April 5^th and Saturday April 6^th

Time: Starting at 9:00 a.m.

Who: People who can work on ladders and scaffolding, connect electrical, drill holes, do some light painting, and assemble light speaker fixtures.

Please contact: Dave Lear at (323) 377-6795

Wacky Week

Student Council will sponsor three wacky days on April 23, 24, and 25. On Tue. April 23, students are allowed to wear crazy socks; on Wed. April 24, students may wear backward clothing; on Thu. April 25, students are allowed to wear crazy hair. Student Council members will visit all classrooms and dress up with examples of what students may wear.

School wide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students will review this week.

A student of St. Dominic Parish School will be...

an active and involved student who:

·         builds a solid foundation in the academic subjects and an appreciation of the arts.

·         communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is a creative problem solver.

a committed Catholic who:

·         builds a firm foundation in, knowledge of, and love of the Faith.

·         actively participates in the Mass, sacraments and traditions of the Church.

Principal's Memo

Building Confident Catholic Leaders Through Faith, Community,

and Education

           

March 19, 2013

Registration

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is now open. New incoming preschool parents should call the preschool at (323) 255-2979.

Ms. Angela will be available to give school tours by appointment.

Yearbook

The yearbook pre-sale is almost over and we will not be able to order extras so please order ASAP if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Photos

The yearbook committee is looking for great action shots from all school sport teams/games, photos from the Academic Decathlon competition and lunch, and school events such as the Christmas program, pep rallies, etc.

Please email all photos to: craughwell@stdominicla.us; heintz@stdominicla.us, and/or wiese@stdominicla.us. If you prefer to put your photos on a CD, you can leave it with Ms. Angela in the office. If you have photos that you

think your child’s teacher could use for the class “fun page,” you may email the photos to that

teacher directly.

Report Cards

The second trimester report cards will go out tomorrow. Please contact the classroom teacher if you need a conference.

School Choir

There will be NO rehearsal on Thu., March 21.

Easter Sunday participation sheets were due today, March 19. Eligibility for choir “field trips” depends on excellent participation.

There is no morning or afternoon rehearsal the last week of March. (We will rehearse for Easter Mass during the school day on Wed. March 27.) Thank you for getting your son/daughter early to school or picked up at 4:00 p.m. for weekly rehearsals!

Casino Night News

Our exciting and fabulous Casino Night is less than three weeks away!  Here are some important things to know:

·         Last call to RSVP and pay $75 to the school office is March 20.  Anyone who pays after that date will not be admitted into the event until after 8 p.m. when dinner is over. The office will be closed for Easter break and we need to submit our final food count this week.  This is a mandatory fundraiser so you still must pay $75 whether you attend or not.

·         Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and close at midnight.

·         Food served from 6:30-8:00 p.m. only.

·         Cash, checks, and Visa or Mastercard accepted during the Casino Night

·         Must be at least 21 years old to attend

·         No daycare will be available

·         We need volunteers to help clean up after the event and return casino props and items back to the school for service hours.

·         Your entrance, meal, drink tickets and gam ing money will be given to you at the event check-in table.

·         The 50/50/50 raffle from 6:30-8pm only

Thank you to all the families that have donated items, drinks, and your time and support.  Together as a community our event will be successful and lots of fun. Dress up, dress casual, just come and join the fun. Don’t forget there will be free raffles throughout the night, a fun photo booth, gaming, dancing, food, drinks, desserts, gaming prizes and classroom and other silent auction items. 

School wide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students will review this week.

A student of St. Dominic Parish School will be...

a responsible and respectful person who:

·         understands his/her innate value and the 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/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.

Principal's Memo

Building Confident Catholic Leaders Through Faith, Community,

and Education

           

March 12, 2013

Islands

We want to thank our parents for dining in, ordering take out, or simply spreading the word about our Islands fundraising night! We made $475.27. Overall it was a great night!

Eucharist Workshop

2^nd grade students and parents have a mandatory Eucharist workshop on Saturday, March 16. The workshop will be held in the Parish Hall during the celebration after the 5:00 p.m. family Mass. This is a mandatory workshop for students and parents.

First Reconciliation

The 2^nd grade students will receive their First Reconciliation on Friday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. We pray for the students on this very special day as they receive their First Reconciliation.

Front Gate

The front gate is ready for use by parents. Please follow the instructions posted on the front gate for either the school or daycare.

Once you input the code for the school office or daycare you will hear a phone dial. Someone in daycare or in the school office will pick up the phone, ask who is at the gate, and allow you to enter. You have 15 seconds to pull the handle and open the gate to enter.

Volunteers Needed

What: School lighting and sound project

When: Friday April 5^th and Saturday April 6^th

Time: Starting at 9:00 a.m.

Who: People who can work on ladders and scaffolding, connect electrical, drill holes, do some light painting, and assemble light speaker fixtures.

Please contact:  Dave Lear at (323) 377-6795

St. Dominic School’s

Student TV Central

St. Dominic will be hosting a video hub called Student TV Central. Starting next week you can access it from our current website www.stdominicla.us where we will post videos featuring the events and news about St. Dominic

School. We will post video messages directly from our principal and teachers, PTO information, and most importantly we will share videos of student activities-such as field trips, sporting events, and assemblies. We will post video bulletins weekly.

Registration

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is now open. New incoming preschool parents should call the preschool at (323) 255-2979. Parents of incoming Transitional Kinder, kindergarten, and new 1^st-8^th grade students, should call the school office at (323) 255-5803 for an appointment.  School tours are available by appointment. Ms. Angela will be available for tours.

Yearbook

The yearbook pre-sale is almost over and we will not be able to order extras so please order ASAP if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Photos

The yearbook committee is looking for great action shots from all school sport teams/games, photos from the Academic Decathlon competition and lunch, and school events such as the Christmas program, pep rallies, etc.

Please email all photos to: craughwell@stdominicla.us; heintz@stdominicla.us, and/or wiese@stdominicla.us. If you prefer to put your photos on a CD, you can leave it with Ms. Angela in the office. If you have photos that you think your child’s teacher could use for the class “fun page,” you may email the photos to that teacher directly.

Second Trimester

The 2^nd trimester grading period ends Wed., March 13. Report cards will go home on Wed. March 20.

School Choir

The school choir will sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Easter morning, Sunday, March 31. Students will wear their choir attire. More information on other choir activities will come very soon.

                                                Thanks!

Mr. Acosta

School wide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students will review this week.

A student of St. Dominic Parish School will be...

an active and involved student who:

• communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is a creative problem solver.

a committed Catholic who:

• builds a firm foundation in, knowledge of, and love of the Faith.
• actively participates in the Mass, sacraments and traditions of the Church.
• shows respect, tells the truth, and tries to be like Jesus.
• willingly shares his /her gifts to serve others in the Church and global community.

Principal's Memo

Building Confident Catholic Leaders Through Faith, Community

and Education

           

March 5, 2013

Alumni News

We have good news from La Salle High School regarding the freshmen from St. Dominic’s. Some of our alumni received honor certificates for achieving a 3.70 GPA or better. The average GPA for St. Dominic’s freshmen is 3.49; the  average GPA for La Salle freshmen is 3.36. There are 174 La Salle freshmen and St. Dominic’s is one of 55 feeder schools. We congratulate our St. Dominic alumni!

Family Mass

The 1^st and 2^nd grade family Mass is coming up on Saturday, March 16. We encourage all 2^nd and 1^st grade students and parents to attend. The 1^st and 2^nd grade room parents will contact parents regarding the celebration to be held after the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Parish Hall.

Eucharist Workshop

2^nd grade students and parents have a mandatory Eucharist workshop on Saturday, March 16. The workshop will be held in the Parish Hall during the celebration after the 5:00 p.m. family Mass. This is a mandatory workshop for students and parents.

First Reconciliation

The 2^nd grade students will receive their First Reconciliation next Friday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. We pray for the 2^nd grade students on this very special day as they receive their First Reconciliation.

Mandatory Casino Fundraiser

Casino Night is a month away and this is a friendly reminder that this is a mandatory fundraiser. Your $75.00 check or cash is now due in the school office. Parents must pay for their tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

St. Dominic School’s

Student TV Central

St. Dominic will be hosting a student TV Central. Starting next week you can access this video hub from our current website www.stdominicla.us where we will post videos featuring the events and news about St. Dominic School. We will post video messages directly from our principal and teachers, PTO information, and most importantly we will share videos of student activities-such as field trips, sporting events, and assemblies. We will post weekly video bulletins for you to view at home, work, or wherever you chose.

Academic Decathlon

Congratulations to our Academic Decathlon team for bringing home a trophy after placing 19^th overall out of 116 schools at Saturday’s annual Junior High Academic Decathlon at the LA Sports Arena! The ten students who competed each received a medal for this achievement and two students received individual medals as well. 7^th grader Cristina Gonzales placed 4^th in Literature and 8^th grader Angela De Leon placed 10^th in Fine Arts. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our coaches and the hard-working support team of 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders. Thank you also to the parents who organized the lunch and respectfully followed all the Sports Arena and Decathlon Committee rules.

Registration for 2013-2014

Registration for preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and 1^st-8^th grades is now open.  Parents should register their children by noon on Holy Thursday, March 28.

School families are always given first choice to register. Families need to inform the school office of your intent to return or not return.

Parents of incoming transitional kinder and kindergarten children need to call the school office at (323) 255-5803 for an application.

Please call the school office to set up an interview for your incoming Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten children. Interviews will be  scheduled for the week of March 11-15.

Preschool parents need to call the preschool (323) 255-2979 for an application.

Catholic Education Foundation Applications

Any family receiving CEF assistance must re-submit an application for the 2013-14 school year. The forms were due last month. If you have not picked up or submitted an application it is your responsibility to complete and bring the application to the school office by this Friday, March 8.

School wide Learning Expectations

These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students will 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 an appreciation of the arts.