SUMMER MESSAGE

The faculty, staff, and I wish all of you a wonderful summer vacation.  Please take time to relax and enjoy quality time with your families.  Please do your best to stay healthy and safe.  Remember that you MUST attend mass on Sundays even when you are on vacation. Please continue to keep God in your life during these summer months.  He will help you to get the most out of your summer vacation!  Try to keep the children on some kind of routine where they do some academic work each day.  The amount of time should be age appropriate.  This is important so that the children do not get bored and they maintain all of their skills.  It will be of great value if they practice their handwriting, manuscript for the lower grades, cursive writing for the upper grades.  Also, practice writing paragraphs and stories.  Most important is that the children READ, READ, AND READ some more.  The children entering Grade Three through Eighth Grade have summer reading assignments due when they begin school August 29^th.  Their assignments are on our website and they were given a hard copy of their assignment.  With God’s Blessings, we will see you Monday, August 29, 2011 for the first day of school for the school year 2011-2012. 

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

Kindergarten children graduated last Wednesday.  They did a marvelous job with the Scripture Readings for the Liturgy on Wednesday, June 8^th.  They did a great job singing for their graduation program.  I thank Mrs. Nicole Kent, Ms. Stephanie Carrano, and Mrs. Neri Barretta for all their hard work this year preparing the students for Grade One and for preparing them for the graduation exercises.  I thank the Kindergarten Room Parent, Niki Soto and all the parents who helped with the decorations and other activities that went along with Kindergarten and the Graduation Program.  I thank Chelsea Kent for doing a fantastic job with the slide show.  We wish all of the Kindergarten families a wonderful summer vacation.

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION CLASS OF 2011

The Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises were beautiful.  Thank you to Ms. Sweetman and Mrs. Vinski for all the hard work and effort that goes into preparing the students and getting ready for this special event.  I would like to thank the Seventh Grade Room Parents, Christina Provenzano and Lisa Cowan, who raised money, planned, and coordinated the Eighth Grade Brunch.  Thank you to all the Seventh Grade parents who also helped with decorations and other jobs associated with the festivities.  I thank you Ms. Sweetman for preparing the graduates so well for graduation and high school.  At the Brunch, we had a delicious meal prepared by Don and Lana Hiti and a great slide show prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zumel.  The students had a dance after the brunch.  The graduates looked so grown up in their caps and gowns and are now on their way to high school.  We wish them Best Wishes and Success with their future endeavors.  The days were filled with wonderful activities.

HEALTH ROOM MEDICATIONS – PICK UP BEFORE JUNE 16

All students’ medications must be picked up from the Health Room before June 16 or they will be thrown out.  We cannot keep medication over the summer.

PERTUSSIS BOOSTER LAW

All students entering 7^th through 12^th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California MUST be immunized with pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap.  Ralph’s’ Pharmacies will give the vaccine booster and give our school a $5.00 donation.  Students who do not get immunized before the first day of school, Monday, August 29, 2011, will not be allowed to attend until they receive their immunization.  Students who still have not been immunized are:

REMEMBER TO PURCHASE SCRIP ALL SUMMER

The school or the parish office will be open so you can purchase scrip during the summer.  Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Marquez, Mrs. Jasso, or Mrs. Talley will be able to take care of your scrip orders.    Please plan ahead.  We have scrip for vacations such as American Airlines, car rentals and hotels.  We have scrip for home improvement projects, movies, restaurants, clothing, office supplies and even your pet. 

FIRST AID KITS

Please check your houses and car trunks for any First Aid Kits that you have from field trips or Sport games.  If you find one, please return it to the school office as soon as possible.  Thank you!

BE A ROOM PARENT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR!

We are currently recruiting Room Parents for the next school year. If you have any questions, please call Brandi Garay at 626-475-6434.

WOMAN’S RING FOUND

The ring is silver with a black onyx stone.  Call Mrs. Cynthia Garcia at 626-915-1018 to claim it.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Flyers are available on the school website.  Please sign up right away if you are planning to attend.

STUDENT SUPPLY LIST FOR FALL

The student supply list for fall is in today’s Family Envelope.  It is also available online where you can print your own copy.    Items should be brought to school on August 29^th.

P.T.O. DONATION TO THE SCHOOL

P.T.O. ‘s obligation to the school this year was $45,000.00.  They have given us $48,800.00.  There are still parents who have outstanding balances from Hoops Mania, which totals $5,600.00.  Please get your money in as soon as possible.  When this money is collected, P.T.O. will total $54,400.00.

Great job P.T.O.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR – A HUGE SUCCESS!

Barnes and Noble Book Fair was a huge success.  The In-store sales total was $11,106.44 earning us $2,127.63.  Thank you to Michelle DeMarco, Mrs. Johansen, and P.T.O. for coordinating this fundraiser.  Thank you to all of the parents and students for your tremendous support.

POT LUCK  FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CATHOLIC CHILDREN FOUNDATION

You are invited to a party at the picnic tables on Saturday, June 18.  Please drop your dish off at the Anyta Doyle Building.  Enjoy an evening with friends, family, good food, and of course Fr. B. 

If your last name begins with the letter…….

                                    A-M Please bring a Main Dish

                                    N-S Please bring a Side Dish or Fruit or Veggie Tray

                                    T-Z Please bring a Dessert

WORLDSTRIDES TRIPS

If you are interested in going on one of the trips, Sacramento or Washington, D.C., you may still register.  The trip might be a little more expensive, but you are still able to come.

JAMES A. MARTIN MEMORIAL WALK FOR PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

This is the first year for this inaugural fundraiser, James A. Martin Memorial Walk for Pulmonary Hypertension, coordinated by Bernadette Martin, Jim’s daughter.  The family event will be held on Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas.  Call 626-524-1971 or email JAMfor PHA@yahoo.com for more information.

YES, THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A FREE LUNCH

Free breakfast will be served to all children from June 13 to July 8 at Stanton Elementary School at 725 S. Vecino Ave in Glendora.  The time is 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m..  Free lunches will be served from June 13 to August 18 at the Tim Crowther Teen Center at 241 W. Dawson Ave. in Glendora.  The time is from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m..  There are no income requirements.  For more information, call the Glendora USD Department of Food Services at 626-963-1611 ext. 388 or 379.

DENNIS UNIFORM 10% SALE – PICK UP SCRIP FIRST!

From June 10-July 10 save 10% on all purchases and orders, by phone, mail, internet, and in-store.  Excludes mark down items.  Online www.dennisuniform.com.  Customer Service:  800.854.6951. 

Dennis Uniform Burbank, 250 South Flower Street, Burbank, CA 91502   Phone (818) 843-8306

DID YOU KNOW     Abuse Prevention Program Tops 100,000 Trained
Did you know that every person working with children and youth in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is mandated to attend VIRTUS training? The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has trained over 100,000 adults in the VIRTUS program. Initiated in 1997, the VIRTUS program is designed to prevent child sexual abuse by making adults aware of sexual abuse perpetuated by adults as well as other children. The training details five steps to prevent child sexual abuse:
• Knowing the warning signs of an inappropriate relationship with a child.
• Controlling access to children by carefully selecting the adults who work with children and youth.
• Monitoring all programs for the safety of children and youth.
• Being aware of and sensitive to what is going on in the lives of the children.
• Communicating concerns to the appropriate persons.
For more information, please call the Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children office: (213) 637-7227.

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 Nathan Reinl.  Nathan is an alumnus of St. Dorothy School, class of 2009.  Nathan is the brother of Aubrey, Grade 6.  Nathan had a serious skate board accident on Friday. 

Please pray for Mrs. Merrie Denton.  She has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  She will be receiving treatment and then surgery.  Please pray for the complete recovery of Mrs. Denton who is the mother of Mrs. Burke’s daughter in-law!

Please pray for Ms. Jean Tucker, aunt of Hannah and Molly Tucker, Grade 5.  Ms. Tucker has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. 

Please pray for a complete recovery for Mr. Tom Lane.  He is recovering from his surgery.

LIFE TEEN CONFIRMATION

Life Teen Confirmation registration will be Saturday, June 25^th and Sunday, June 26^th at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Teen center in the Parish Hall.

SCRIP NEWS – START PURCHASING NOW FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR      

Home Depot will be increased from 4% to 6 % through Monday, June 20.                .                                                                                                           The Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta card is 14% instead of 9% through July 25.                                                                                            

L.L. Bean will be increased from 15% to 17 % through Monday, July 11.    

SCRIP REQUIREMENT

THE SCRIP REQUIREMENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS THAT YOU BUY SCRIP FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR THAT MAKES $300.00 IN PROFIT.   The profit percentage amount is listed beside each name on the scrip sheets.   This information is on page 23 in your Parent Handbook, on the school contract, and on the website.  I explained this policy at our parent meeting in February, 2010 and at the parent meeting in February 2011.  It was discussed in the following parent letters:  May 26^th, 2010, June 2^nd, 2010, June 9^th, 2010, June 17^th, 2010, and August 2^nd, 2010. 

HONOR ROLL FOR THIRD TRIMESTER