19^th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT – SIGN UP TODAY AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!

Our Annual Golf Tournament is next Monday, May 9^th.    Volunteers are needed to help along the course and for set up.  Please call the school if you are available to help.

OUR ANNUAL JOG-A-THON IS THIS FRIDAY

Students in grades K-4 may wear their class shirts or white T-shirts with navy shorts and grades 5-8 may wear PE clothes.  Please return the pink pledge forms by Friday morning.  A free hot dog lunch will be provided for all. 

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS FOR 2011-12 -FORMS DUE MAY 5 by 10:30 a.m.

Students currently in grades 6 and 7 who wish to run for an office must turn in their completed forms signed by a parent by Thursday, May 5^th before 10:30 a.m.  The names of the qualifying candidates will be posted on the board by the Computer Room on May 6^th at 2:00 p.m.  Qualified candidates and a parent must attend a short MANDATORY meeting this Monday, May 9^th at 3:15 p.m.  An election packet and information will be presented at the meeting.

THE ANNUAL STEAK FRY KICK-OFF IS SATURDAY, MAY 14^th

To save your spot, please turn in the order form for the Steak Fry by May 10^th.

OAK TREE FESTIVAL NEWS –MAY 20, 21, 22, 2011

Please check out the website for Oak Tree Festival, www.wix.com/oaktreefestival/11.  Please plan to volunteer your time for this fun weekend.   Call Mike Kowalski at (626) 335-7706 if you would like to help and finish off your volunteer hours.  The following are the sponsorship opportunities:

7^th and 8^th grade students are needed to help set up the festival on Friday, May 20.  They will receive 10 ride tickets for each hour they help, plus receive a free lunch.  Please turn in the slip at the end of the letter if you can help.

RAFFLE TICKET CONTEST – 2 CHANCES TO WIN AN IPAD 2!!!!!

The student who sells the most raffle tickets (over 300) will receive an IPAD 2.  All students who sell over 200 tickets will be invited to a pizza, ice cream, and water Bounce House party and will be entered into a raffle to win an IPAD 2.

NEED HOURS? – VOLUNTEER IN A GAME BOOTH!

Still need to complete a few hours but work full time?  Why not sign up for a booth the weekend of May 20, 21 and 22?  Please email Veronica Hernandez at vero.jay@verizon.net if you would like to help out at the Dime Toss Booth. Please call Ahlam Farah at 909-538-5194 or email ahlamfarah24@gmail.com to work in the One Ball Booth.  Many other positions are available.  Please email Kelly Gauer at oaktreefestival@gmail.com or call (626) 272-4823 for more information.

FESTIVAL FUN PACKS AT A DISCOUNT!

We are selling a special Family Fun Pack worth $176 for only $129 and a Fun Pack for $69 worth $91.  These packs include ride tickets, raffle tickets, Plinko Game vouchers, Cake Walk tickets, Cash Cube tickets and more!  Please see the enclosed flyer.  Ride tickets sold at the festival will cost $1 each or 10 for $8.  Save money by ordering early.

FESTIVAL CAKE DECORATING CONTEST ON MAY 20

Feeling creative?  Then sign up to enter the Cake Decorating contest by noon on May 19^th.  See the flyer that is being emailed on May 4^th.

2012 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SURVEY

Enclosed in today’s Family Envelope is a survey pertaining to the possibility of adding days to the 2012-2013 school year.  Included in this survey, you will find a question asking for your suggestions on improving the school experience for the students.  It is very important that all parents respond to this survey on a timely basis.  This will ensure that all opinions are heard.  You can even respond anonymously if you wish.

FULL SUMMER DAY CARE PROGRAM - SURVEY

Enclosed in today’s Family Envelope is a survey pertaining to the possibility of having a Day Care Program offered all summer for working parents.  Please fill in the survey and return it tomorrow.

FUNDS FOR JAPAN

The winner of the Jelly Bean Guessing Contest was Lea Brown in grade 1.  The actual count was 1,553 jelly beans. 

EARTH DAY - NEWSPAPER DRIVE CONTEST

It was a very close race but 7^th grade won with a whopping total of 53 feet of newspapers!

We wish to thank the Student Council for a wonderful afternoon filled with class songs, a Bottle Toss Contest, and “Around the Earth” Basketball.  Thank you to Andrea Rodriguez for doing a great job as our Mascot.  It was a great reminder for us to recycle and take care of our earth that God made for us.  Future generations depend on us and we all must do our part.

THE SPRING BREAK COOKING CLASS WAS A HIT!

The cooking class was held on Tuesday, April 26^th.  Many thanks go to Mrs. Laura Pohopien for offering her services and donating the proceeds of $1,050 to the school.  We also wish to thank the owners of the Village Kitchen Shoppe, Carol Harrell and Dede Peronto, for the use of their shop.  Thank you to their helpers, Elizabeth Timko and Gina Wallman. It was lots of fun!

BIRTHDAY BANNERS – FINAL CALL FOR ORDERS!

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

LET US BRAG

Damien High School had its Academic Awards Ceremony on April 19^th.   Several of our former students received recognition for excellence in academics.

1)     Freshman of the Year, English, Art History, Algebra 1, Honors Biology – Matthew Measer

2)     Music Appreciation – Michael Negrete

3)     Advanced Photography – Robbie Castro

4)     AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Physics – Christopher Graves

5)     Pre-Calculus, Physics – William Ebiner

6)     Senior Excellence in Soccer – Timothy Schwan

Tdap IMMUNIZATION PROOF IS DUE NOW FOR GRADES 6, 7, and 8

A few students still need to bring in proof of the Tdap Booster immunization as required by law.   If your child had NOT received this immunization, then please make an appointment with your health care provider to get this taken care of right away.  Students ARE NOT permitted to start school next fall without proof of this immunization.  

GRADUATION FEE PAST DUE

The graduation fee of $200 for eighth grade students was due by the end of April. If you have not paid this fee, you must get it in as soon as possible.  Thank you!

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 a successful recovery from cancer for Jeanie Tucker, aunt of Molly and Hannah Tucker in grade 5.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Mr. Michael Payne, cousin of Jackson Hill, grade 7, Avery Hill, grade 4, and Cyrus Hill, Kindergarten.  Mr. Payne died suddenly from a heart attack.  Please keep the family in your prayers too!

Please pray for Mr. Tom Lane.  He is going to have cancer surgery this month.

DID YOU KNOW   Text Messaging: Know the Warning Signs
Monitoring your child’s Internet browsing and cell phone use are important and challenging aspects of being a parent.  In keeping track of your child’s text messaging, with its dizzying array of coded abbreviations and symbols, there are some codes that every parent should keep his/her eyes open for.  These are codes that kids use to warn others that their parents are around or that they use to talk about sex, drugs, or to arrange a meeting. For example, “KPC” means “keeping parents clueless,” and “LMIRL” means “Let’s meet in real life.”  A helpful tutorial for parents is located at www.mahalo.com.  Type: “How to understand your kids’ text messages” in the search box. 

SCRIP NEWS

MOTHERS’ DAY WISH

I wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers.  I expect all Dads and children to wait on you and serve you on this Very Special Day!  You need to rest and relax.  I will say an extra prayer for all of you that Our Lord helps keep you healthy, safe, and stress free!

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YES, I CAN HELP AT THE OAK TREE FESTIVAL

Name: ______________________________   Phone: ______________________

__ I am a 7^th or 8^th grade student who can set up on Friday, May 20.

__ I am a parent who can help on:      __Friday evening, __ Saturday, or __Sunday.