GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE CHANGE – MAY 9

Our Annual Golf Tournament has been moved to Monday, May 9^th.  Please save the date!

SAVE THE DATE–MANDATORY P.T.O PARENT MEETING – FEBRUARY 24^thPlease mark your calendar and plan to attend this MANDATORY meeting for all parents.  We will discuss tuition, the IOWA Test of Basic Skills Test scores and the extended calendar dates for next year.  This will be a very informative meeting that everyone must attend.  We will distribute the registration packets on this evening.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

I would like to thank all the parent volunteers who watched the children while the faculty and staff enjoyed their appreciation luncheon.  I also want to thank Don and Lana Hiti for the added food for the teachers’ luncheon.  You all are appreciated immensely!

♥♥HEART-O-GRAMS ARE NOW BEING SOLD! ♥♥♥♥♥

Our ever popular and highly coveted Student Council Heart-O-Grams are on sale for 25¢.  They will be delivered to the students on Valentine’s Day.  They are always a sell-out so buy them early!

PTO HOOPS MANIA  Last chance to Buy-out– Tickets are going home next week!

There was a misprint on the tickets so they will be going out next week instead of today.  You may still Buy-Out by this Friday if you wish.  If you did not return your Buy-out form, you will receive HOOPS Mania tickets in your family envelope  next week.  The ticket stubs and money are due by March 11^th in order to be activated.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 – SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH

There is no Glendora Unified hot lunch on this day so we are offering a special Valentine’s Day Lunch.  Please return the pink order form by February 11^th. 

DENNIS UNIFORM PANTS AND SHORTS SALE THIS MONTH ONLY

Buy 3 pair and save 25%.  The sale is February 10-28 for orders in stores, phone, and online.   

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AND “DONUTS WITH DAD” EVENT

Many students showed up with their dads to enjoy a free donut and browse through the Book Fair.

I want to thank Michelle DeMarco for coordinating the Book Fair.  It took a lot of time and hard work.

You did a great job and the Book Fair was a big success.

TUITION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Tuition Award Program assists students with tuition for enrollment in a Catholic school.  The award partially offsets the cost of tuition with grants paid directly to the school.  Applications are available in the office and must be returned by March 1^st with verifying information attached.

CHRISTMAS VIDEOS

There is a special price of 2 videos for the price of 1 if you still wish to order.  The cost is $20 for priceless memories.  The second video for those who have already paid will be sent home today.

BIRTHDAY BANNERS

Please order your child’s birthday banner 2 weeks in advance of their birthday.  The cost is $10.

THE COMPUTER LAB IS OPEN FOR HOMEWORK

The computer lab is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for students who need to type up homework, do research, or take an accelerated reader test.  The students need to have a note from their parents allowing them to stay on campus for an extra hour.  Day Care students will check in to day care and then go to the computer lab.

THE BRUINS SNACK SHACK IS OPEN AND LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Our Bruins Snack Shack is open during all home games for purchases of drinks and snacks.  Volunteers are needed to man the booth during the games.  Please check the Bruins Scoreboard page for the schedule of home games and contact Stephanie Carrano if you can help.

PRAYERS

We especially ask that you continue to pray for Steve Measer.  We pray that Steve continues to get better and overcomes all his medical obstacles.

Please pray for good news from Mr. Frank Macias’s biopsy that he had yesterday.  Mr. Macias is Vicky Petteruto’s dad. 

DID YOU KNOW?     Educational materials on the danger of abuse                                                        

The overwhelming majority of our clergy and lay leaders are hardworking individuals who are dedicated to serving the People of God in our parishes and schools. All of us together are responsible for making sure that all of our ministries are as safe as possible for our children and young people. That means each of us has a responsibility to educate ourselves about the real danger of sexual abuse. The Los Angeles Archdiocese has produced two excellent pamphlets, “Respecting the Boundaries: Keeping Ministerial Relationships Healthy and Holy,” and “Working Together to Prevent Sexual Abuse.” Both pamphlets are available online at: http://archdiocese.la/protecting.  For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213 637 7650.

Road to priesthood involves a rigorous formation process                                                    

Seminary formation involves much more than academic study. Prior to ordination, a candidate for priesthood goes through a lengthy evaluation period, including an internship during which he lives in a rectory and works with priests, staff and parishioners. During this time, the candidate is judged as to his suitability to be a priest. No one is ordained unless the staff of St. John’s Seminary, including the lay faculty and formation advisers, concludes that the candidate has attained an emotional, psychological and sexual maturity appropriate for his age and for the celibate life of a priest. For more information, please visit archdiocese.la/vocations.    For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at 213 637 7650.

SCRIP NEWS

 $25 and $100 Target cards are now available through Great Lakes.  The profit is 2%.   Chili’s is up to 11% until Feb. 18.   Claim Jumpers is back at 8%.

A Great Lakes Scrip percentage update is available for viewing in the office.  Please check it weekly.   

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Louise M. Kilty Art Contest Winners

Kindergarten                                                                                               Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Amanda Pohopien                                        Pasquale Nigro

2^nd Place                               Victoria Alescio                                            Ethan Grycel

3^rd Place                                Marie Therese Timko                                   Michael Pimentel

Honorable Mention                Logan Ban

Grade 1                                                                                                        Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Liam Quinn                                                    Ariyana Montijo

2^nd Place                               Jenna Butz                                                     Jenna Butz

3^rd Place                                Leah Brown                                                   Sophia Malerba

Honorable Mention                Trenton Norman                                          

Grade 2                                                                                                       Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Ashley Hiti                                                    Kaitlyn Paquio

2^nd Place                               Mugure Mahinda                                           Mugure Mahinda

3^rd Place                                Natanie Alba                                                Alexxis Roman

Honorable Mention                Chloe Gomez

                                                            PRIMARY LEVEL WINNER

Grade 2                                 Ashley Hiti

Grade 3                                                                                                     Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Alyssa Salgado                                           Alyssa Salgado                  

2^nd Place                               Kayla Parayno                                             Emma Gauer

3^rd Place                                Jason Trujillo                                              Daniel Haddad

Honorable Mention                Sara Carter 

Grade 4                                                                                                     Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Carley Campbell                                          Jared Brown

2^nd Place                               Peyton Tetreault                                         Yvonne Magsino

3^rd Place                                Chase Rushie                                              Thomas Venti

Honorable Mention                Isabella Mendez  

                                                Megan Ruano

Grade 5                                                                                                      Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Sydney Ford                                                Andrew Carter

2^nd Place                               Arinze Ekeomodi                                         Amaris Aloise

3^rd Place                                Erin Preite                                                   Dayzree Banzuela

Honorable Mention               Elizabeth Chidester 

                                                            INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WINNER

                                                Grade 5                                 Sydney Ford           

Grade 6                                                                                                      Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Jasmine Alvarez                                          Jasmine Alvarez

2^nd Place                                 Lori Eakman                                                Lori Eakman

3^rd Place                                Claire Snoke                                                 Amanda Daves

Honorable Mention                Gage Place 

                                                Kara Zorzoli 

Grade 7                                                                                                        Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                John Gomez                                                   Jordan Sayegh

2^nd Place                               Elizabeth Timko                                             Candace Ford

3^rd Place                                Candace Ford                                                Lauren Carter

Honorable Mention                 Lauren Carter                                               Kennedy Black

                                                Clare O’Mahony

                                                Briana Rios

Grade 8                                                                                                         Computer Graphics

1^st Place                                Rebecca Prunty                                              Rebecca Kruger

2^nd Place                               Timmy Ebiner                                                 Rebecca Prunty

3^rd Place                                Savanna Malki                                               Justin Zumel

Honorable Mention            Rosel Hermita                                                    Nick Castro, Rachel DeMarco

                                                Joe Kelly                                                      Timmy Ebiner, Timmy Butz        

                                                                                                                     Raquel Ledezma, Sean Murphy

                                                                                                                     Savanna Malki, Elizabeth Miller

DEPARTMENTALIZED LEVEL WINNER

Grade 6                                 Jasmine Alvarez

GRAPHIC ARTS BEST OF SHOW

Grade 8                                 Rebecca Kruger

PERPETUAL WINNER

Grade 8                                 Rebecca Prunty