CHRISTMAS MESSAGE      

The Baby born on Christmas night gave the entire world His peace and light.  Now may the joy He came to share, be in your heart and everywhere.  By the Holy Family’s presence and example, may you find Christmas joy and peace today and throughout the year!  St. Dorothy School Staff wish all of you a Blessed and Merry Christmas!  We will see you in 2012, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR -  DECEMBER 11 THROUGH DECEMBER 17!!!

We have great news.  Our Book Fair is continuing through Saturday in case you missed it on Sunday.  We have more flyers in the office or tell them our ID # 10608982.    You may also order online through December 16 using ID 10608982 and our school will receive some credit, but it will not be as much as ordering or purchasing through the store.

VIRTUS TRAINING

According to Archdiocese regulations, all parents who wish to help in the classrooms, drive children to events, or go on field trips must attend Virtus Training first.  We have 2 evenings for training in January.

The dates are Monday, January 9^th and Tuesday, January 17^th at 7:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m..  Class begins promptly at 7:00 p.m..   We have one morning date from 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25.   I will plan some more class dates.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

The children performed beautifully at our Christmas program.  We wish to thank Mrs. Dalton for preparing the children and Mr. Castro for the music.  The winners of the two front row pews were the Hiti family and Mrs. Gallegos, grandmother of Isaac Garcia.  The winners of the seventh grade baskets were Mrs. Eleanor Timko and Mrs. Marcy Jurecki.

STUDENT COUNCIL GIFT DRIVE – “Tis the Season For Giving

The Student Council thanks everyone for their generous donation of gifts and toys for Mary’s Mercy House of San Bernardino.   The recipients of these gifts will have a happier Christmas.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT

The Junior High Students were most generous with their gifts for the Adopt-a-Family Service Project.  They all gave from their hearts!  If you would like to volunteer to help distribute the gifts, you may gather at 7:00 a.m. at the Cathedral for a prayer service.  After the service, the gifts will be delivered.  For more information, please call 213-680-8766 or visit www.olacathedral.org and click on the Adopt-A-Family link.

“Parents Night Out” Shopping Boutique

We wish to thank the P.T.O. for organizing our beautiful Christmas Boutique.  Everyone had a wonderful time at the event.  The food was delicious and there were many unique gifts available for purchase.  Thank you to all who came to shop and visit.

P.T.O. FOOTBALL MANIA WINNERS

Gerry Romero - $400, Ratna Liem - $25, Michelle DeMarco - $25, Tammy Scorcia - $100.

The buy-out fee increased to $200 and will be added to your January FACTS account.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR -  DECEMBER 11 THROUGH DECEMBER 17!

Thank you to all who purchased books at our Book Fair on Sunday.  You may continue to order online through December 16 using ID 10608982 and our school will receive the credit.

FRESH & EASY –Keep Saving 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 $875.79.

THE SANTA SECRET SHOP

I thank Lulu Alvarez for buying the merchandise for the event and for coordinating it.  I also thank all those who worked at the shop.  The children look forward to this event each year in order to purchase gifts for their families.

GLENDORA CHRISTMAS PARADE

The weather was perfect for the parade last Saturday.  All the students had fun singing and waving to the crowd.  It was wonderful to see so many people come out to support our school.  We thank Jan’s Towing Service for generously donating the truck and driver.  We wish to thank all those who helped with the parade, especially Mrs. Dalton, and Mrs. Kent.

LAS POSADAS                                                                                                                    All the students participated in our first Las Posadas on Monday.  They all sang as “Mary and Joseph” walked from door to door looking for shelter.  At the end, we all enjoyed hot chocolate and sweetbreads.  We wish to thank all who donated milk and the Santiago family for donating the breads.             Thank you to Mrs. Gallegos and Mrs. Bitar for preparing the hot chocolate. We had a great time in spite of the rain!  I would like to thank Mrs. Miriam Martin for planning and coordinating this event.                                 

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:

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 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 Jeanie Tucker, who has been ill.   She is the aunt of Molly and Hannah Tucker in grade 6.

DENNIS UNIFORM MOVED

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.  Don’t forget that they moved to 2640 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles. 

DID YOU KNOW? - Ensure a safe road trip this holiday
Taking the kids on a road trip to visit relatives and friends is a holiday tradition for many of us. Here are two tips that can help you get there and back as safely as possible: 1. Ensure that all occupants of any vehicles are properly secured and that there are no large or heavy items in the vehicle that may injure the occupants at any sudden stops.  2. A single parent traveling with children should ensure that permission from other parent is readily available for authorities (this is to prevent one parent abductions).  This is especially important for air/train or cross border travel.     For particular help, you may call Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.