Parents Night Out” Shopping Boutique – Dec. 9 – LAST CALL!

The event we have all been waiting for is almost here.  Do not miss our Parents Night Out and “Taste of the Town” event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. this Friday. Vendor spaces have sold out so come see all the amazing gifts and services we have to offer.   We will have all kinds of unique gifts available to cover everyone on your shopping list.

• One of a kind ornaments made by the students in Kindergarten through third grade.  They will only be available at the boutique
• A night at the Sheraton and a $50 gift certificate at the hotel’s McKinley Grille
• Two $20 gift certificates for Petrillo’s Restaurant
• Free pizza for one year from Dahlia’s Pizza
• Miscellaneous raffle items donated by the vendors

Over 9 restaurants will be offering culinary treats as you shop.  Forget the lines and headache at the mall.  Come finish your shopping in style!  Presale tickets are only $8 and include a raffle ticket.  The cost at the door is $10.

A few parents are needed to help out at our boutique.  Please call Michelle DeMarco if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

If you attend the Boutique, your child/ren will receive a Non Uniform Pass.

SHHHHH – LAST DAY FOR OUR POPULAR SANTA SECRET SHOP IS THURSDAY!

Our Secret Santa Shop will be open December 6, 7, and 8.  Please help your child make a shopping list and a budget for family members.  The hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..

P.T.O. FOOTBALL MANIA WINNERS!

Week 5 winners – Steve Robinson - $50, Robert Serrato-$25, Craig Matsuura - $25,Roger Sosa -$25, Dave Pycz - $25

The buy-out fee increased to $200 and will be added to your January FACTS account if it was not paid by November 30.

STUDENT COUNCIL GIFT DRIVE – “Tis the Season For Giving

Student Council is having a Toy & Gift Drive for Mary’s Mercy House of San Bernardino.  Share your love of Christ by giving a Christmas gift to those less fortunate.  Please bring an unwrapped gift to the Student Council Gift Boxes in the office.  Student Council will also collect gifts at the Monday morning flag salute.  Please bring by December 14, so Student Council will have time to wrap and deliver gifts.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Our annual Christmas Book Fair is on December 11 at the Barnes and Noble in Glendora.  Your child will receive a Non-uniform Dress Pass if you make a purchase.  If you can not make it that day, you can also order online at www.BN.com/bookfairs from December 11-16 and mention our school ID # 10608982.   

We are also taking orders for cupcakes and cheesecake for Christmas– see the enclosed flyer.

GLENDORA CHRISTMAS PARADE IS SATURDAY, DEC. 10 – WE HAVE A FLOAT!

Our school will have a float in the Glendora Christmas Parade.  Please come and cheer us on as we promote our great school.  The parade starts at 9:00 a.m..  Ambitious and dedicated parents are welcome to help decorate the float at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot.  We will love you forever!

LAS POSADAS IS COMING TO ST. DOROTHY SCHOOL – PLEASE DONATE MILK                                               Our first Las Posadas will be held Monday, December 12.   This tradition celebrates Mary and Joseph’s journey and search for shelter in Bethlehem.   Our students will perform as Mary and Joseph and other pilgrims and will go door to door asking for shelter in Spanish.   We need donations of milk to make hot chocolate for the students.  Please turn in this form if you can help.

___I can bring ___ gallons of milk on Monday morning.              

___I can help make hot chocolate.                                      

Name: _________________________ Phone: _______________

TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP TIMES – DECEMBER 15 and 16

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16.  You must come to the office to sign up for a conference.  Conferences cannot be scheduled over the phone.  All parents of children in grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 must attend a Teacher Conference.  If your child is in grade 6, 7, or 8 and receives a Mandatory Conference notice in the Family Envelope, then you and your child must attend a conference together.   Report cards and IOWA Test scores will go home on December 14.  Please look them over and bring them to your conference.

There is 12:00 p.m. dismissal on Thursday, December 15 and Day Care is available.  Children may not run around the campus unsupervised during conferences.  Please bring your children into the classroom or take them to Day Care for a fee.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, DEC. 13 – Students need to be in class by 6:30 p.m.

Students in grade 2 will be wearing pajamas.  Students in grade 4 will be wearing all white or a white sheet with the head uncovered.  All other grades will wear dressy Christmas outfits.

We will be selling raffle tickets for $5 for the 2 front row seats on the north side of the church.  You may purchase a ticket in the office.  The winning names will be drawn at the Flag Salute on December 12.

HOLY CHILDHOOD ADVENT BOXES

Please have your children donate money to their Advent box.  This year the Holy Childhood Association will be helping the children of Kenya.  Kenya is located in East Africa.  The severe drought in this area is believed to be one of the worst in more than six decades.   Last year, the Holy Childhood Association contributions from children all over the world contributed to homes for disabled children, education for deaf children, and a medical clinic in the drought and famine ridden dioceses of Kenya.  This year the drought continues and the children need our support.  

Your family’s contributions will help those children in great need.  The spare change that you put in the box this Advent season will put food, medicine, and books in the hands of small children.  During this Advent season take a look at the hcakids.org website with your child to see where the money you contribute goes.  Thank you very much for your support of the Holy Childhood Association.

TEACHER GIFT LIST – LOOKING FOR SUGGESTIONS?

One of our new parents, Lani Kienker, has graciously compiled a survey from our teachers and staff about their gift preferences for those parents who would like some suggestions.  The list will be available in the office.  Be assured that there is no obligation to purchase gifts.  This is simply a convenience for those who would like some gift ideas.  We wish to thank Lani for thinking about us.

ENDOWMENT FEE PAST DUE – ADDED TO DECEMBER FACTS

The past due Endowment fee of $100 per family has been added to your December FACTS account.

FRESH & EASY –Save Receipts through December 31^st 

Save your receipts for the school.   Fresh & Easy will give a $1 donation for every $20 spent in one transaction.     WE HAVE UP TO THIS DATE A TOTAL OF $837.79.

ST. DOROTHY HOMELESS SHELTER – December 16^th to January 1^st

We are collecting new socks and underwear for the homeless guests.

Grades K-2: Women’s socks and underwear (Large and X-Large only)

Grades 3-4: Men’s socks and Men’s small/medium underwear

Grades 5-8: Men’s socks and Men’s Large/X-Large underwear

Contact Dean or Gina Butz at (626) 914-9172 for more information. 

DAMIEN HIGH SCHOOL MATH COMPETITION LAST SATURDAY, DEC. 3

The following students participated in the Damien Math Competition:

7^{th Grade}

8^th Grade

Good Job Bruins!  We are proud of your first attempt in this competition.  You represented us well!

FIRST GRADE PHYSICALS DUE

The following families have not turned in their signed Physical or Waver form for their first grade student:

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR 2011-2012 – ONLINE FORM IS PAST DUE

The new Handbook is on our school website. Please complete the online form to download the Handbook.  You must sign and submit the Parent/Student Policies Agreement Form verifying that you and your child/ren read the handbook and understand all of the policies.  This form will appear as a link after you push the SUBMIT button.   The following families have not submitted this form:

LUNCH PROGRAM - CHECKS PAYABLE TO “CANYON CITY FOODS”

Lunches are $3.50 each.  Pay with cash or check t to “Canyon City Foods”.  The school office cannot make change for lunch.  A credit will be recorded for your child if you do not have change.   There will not be any a la carte items next week, December 12-14.

DENNIS UNIFORM MOVED

Dennis Uniform has moved to 2640 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles. 

Dennis happy New Year’s savings, 10% savings on all purchases and order…phone, mail, internet, and in-store.  Offer valid only during January 2012, excludes marked down items.

BISHOP MORA SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL – LOS ANGELES                                                                 Bishop Mora High School would like to invite families to their open house this Sunday, December 11.

PRAYERS

We especially ask that you continue to pray for Steve Measer.  We pray that Steve continues to feel well and thank God for Steve’s return to work.

Please pray for Ryan Gilman, Grade 6.  He is ill and in the hospital.  Please pray for a complete recovery for him.

Please pray for Teddy Fulham, 2002.  He is in the hospital recovering from appendicitis.  Please pray for a complete recovery for him.

Please pray for Mrs. Merrie Noel Denton as she receives her treatments.  Please pray that her treatments are successful and she is soon free of cancer.

Please pray for Mr. Tom Lane as he continues to recover from his cancer surgery.  Pray that he has good health once again.

Please pray for Marcy Jurecki, mother of Daniel in grade 7.  She will be having surgery December 15.

Please pray for Dr. Warren Bowen who has been ill.   Pray for good health once again.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Raul Kapuno who passed away on November 12.  He is the grandfather of Dayzree Banzuela in grade 6.

DID YOU KNOW? - Shopping mall safety tips
It’s easy for kids to get sidetracked with all the sights, sounds, and smells surrounding us at holiday time. It is especially important to monitor your children when taking them through the mall during the Christmas season. If children become separated from you, teach them to look for a “safe stranger” who can help them. For example, a mom with kids or the cash register person can help a child who is lost. Avoid telling children to go to the “manager.” Any adult in a suit, who looks important, can look like the manager to a child. 2. Children must be told never to leave the mall or store to go looking for you in the parking lot. Let them know that you would never go outside or leave until you are reunited -- no matter what anyone else tells them.                                                                                                                                                                     Safety tips for parents traveling with children
Traveling with kids during the holidays can be a challenge, especially with the added worry of safety thrown into the mix. Here are some suggestions parents can use to help ensure their children’s safety while traveling: 1. Prior to leaving on your holiday, remind children about your family safety procedures for dealing with strangers and what to do if they get lost. 2. Keep a recent photo of children handy, also a photocopy of passports kept in a safe place or with a relative that can fax it to you in case of loss. 3. If you label children’s clothing, make sure the label is inside so strangers are not able to learn child’s name.   For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

BIG NEWS – YOU CAN NOW ORDER GREAT LAKES SCRIP ONLINE 

We started Great Lakes ShopWithScrip.com which allows you to order and purchase your Great Lakes scrip cards online before 9:00 a.m. Mondays and pick them up on Fridays by 2:00 p.m..  You must establish a Great Lakes Family account and link it to St. Dorothy School with an enrollment code and directions obtained from the school office.  You must also register your DEBIT CARD with Presto Pay.   Payment is through a DEBIT CARD only.   If you wish to use a check or cash, you may turn in the purple sheet before 9:00 a.m. Monday mornings as usual. 

SCRIP NEWS – LAST ORDER BEFORE CHRISTMAS IS DECEMBER 12!  .

Regis has 10% instead of 8% through Dec 12.

Red Robin has 11% instead of 9% through December 12.  Yummmmmm!

Smart and Final has 5% instead of 3% through December 12.

Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn has 10% instead of 8% through December 12.

Lowes has 6% instead of 4% through December 12.

Home Depot has 6% instead of 4% through December 12. – Finish those home projects!

Applebee’s has 10% instead of 8% through December 12.

Claim Jumper has 10% instead of 8% through December 12.  

Bass Pro Shop has 11% instead of 9% through December 12.  

L. L. Bean has 17% instead of 15% through December 12

NEW MERCHANTS

Burlington 8%  Whole Foods 3%            Sprouts   5%                 Tony Roma’s 12%        Taco Bell   5%

GREAT LAKES SCRIP – Order by 9:00 a.m. Mondays – Send a separate check for this scrip.

REBATES AND MERCHANDISE FOR THE SCHOOL 

The following are stores or programs that earn rebate money or merchandise for the school:

1.      BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION – Please save and bring your Box Tops to Flag Salute all year. 

2.      CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS- please save and turn into school office.

3.      FUNDING FACTORY RECYCLING –accepts cell phones and printer cartridges only for recycling. 

    NO TONER TANK ACCEPTED!  We receive points for working cell phones and printer cartridges. 

4.      TARGET Redcard(SM) - Enroll at Target.com/tcoe or 1-800-316-6142