From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
From the School Nurse
Fall Festival
Miscellaneous

"GRATITUDE IS THE FAIREST FLOWER THAT BLOSSOMS IN THE SOUL" W.W.

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria:

              The children, faculty, and staff are filled to overflowing with gratitude for a most magnificent festival. To every single person who helped in any way, large or small, we say a huge THANK YOU. Please know that each day you and your family is in the prayers of over five hundred students. Because of these prayers many, many blessing should come your way.

              Special thanks to GOD for providing us with the best weather for set-up and three days of sun shine for celebration.

              On, Thursday October 16th each one of your children will take home your appointment paper for your conference with your child's teacher. Please honor the time you have been assigned. We are very appreciative of the parents who contacted us letting us know which time suited their schedule. It is now too late to do this except in the case of a real emergency.

              The purpose of your Parent-Teacher-Conference:

                            See how your child has adjusted to a new grade level.

                            Examine you child's study habits

                            Child's ability to focus and listen during class

                            Child's sense of responsibility and punctuality

                            Child's organizational skills

                            Child's self-esteem ---- Personal appearance/grooming

              What do you need to share with the teacher that will help your child continue to grow? We are just halfway through the first trimester so there is plenty of time to make changes to improve before the next evaluation, which will be report cards.

             Remember, research tells us," when the hope and school works together the student grows three

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ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES
2003 - 2004

This parish Elementary School in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of all race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. This School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices.

Likewise this Catholic Elementary School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, pregnancy, age, handicap, race color, and national and or ethnic origin.

This Catholic Elementary School will publish the above policy in the faculty and parent/student handbooks, public relations/recruitment brochures, and when appropriate, in other publications, e.g., parish bulletins, school newsletter etc. The school will also publish the grievance procedures in the faculty and parent/student handbooks. Faculty and Staff should have copies of these statements.

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families,

The rides have been disassembled and driven away. The blowers have cleared the schoolyard of every scrap. The wonderful smell of grilling hamburgers has long since drifted out of the Pavilion….but we have some great memories that will remain forever! As we say "Aloha" to this year’s fall festival, we send our most heartfelt thanks to EVERYONE in the entire St. Paul the Apostle community. We are so grateful for the support of our school parents, the faculty, staff, our Paulist Fathers, the Parish administrators, our Parishioners and of course our very tolerant neighbors. It would take many pages to name all those who have given so much of their time and energy.

Patti, Mary Kay, Jill, Susan and Kelley: You really know how to throw a fun party!!!! The numbers aren’t all in yet, but we are pretty sure that some records were broken. Congratulations on a job well done

.Karen Knott – PWC President

 

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PWC Function News

BAKE SALE INFORMATION

Monthly bake sales will be returning this year! All school-affiliated organizations are eligible. If you are interested in raising money for your group by holding a bake sale on campus, please contact DebbieBuderwitz.

Application forms are available in the kiosk outside of the school office. Dates are filling up quickly so don't delay in responding! There will be five or six scheduled sales throughout the school year. No sales will be held during advent or lent so keep that in mind during your planning. Happy snacking!

 

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Traffic Duty Assignments

October Traffic Duty Assignments (7th grade)

Thank you eight grade for a job well done in September.

Selby Driveway Directors: If the flow of traffic is conducive, let parents with orange St. Paul’s Traffic signs go down the driveway -just for this month. Also, please stop your first car AT the driveway. This way pedestrians are safe from anyone being tempted to enter the school without your permission.

Selby Driveway Door opener #1 and #2: Do not direct cars- this is the job of the director.

Ohio Across from the Church #1 and #2: Some days there may be a space shortage, in this case help with backpacks and things exiting the rear of the car, encourage parents to not let their children out of the car until you open the door.

Substitutions: Bezanilla, Mallari , PM only- Murray, Shepherd(MWF)

Thank you,
Teresa McDugald

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

Next Sunday, October 19, is the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Please read and reflect on these readings during the week (alone or with family and friends), and come to next Sunday’s liturgy prepared to listen attentively to the proclamation of the Word of God.

READING I Isaiah 53:10-11

The LORD was pleased to crush him in infirmity.
If he gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall see his descendants in a long life,
and the will of the LORD shall be accomplished through him.
Because of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days;
through his suffering, my servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear.

READING II Hebrews 4:14-16

Brothers and sisters:
Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God,
let us hold fast to our confession.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,
but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.
So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

GOSPEL Mark 10:35-45

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him,
"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you."
He replied, "What do you wish me to do for you?"
They answered him, "Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left."
Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking.
Can you drink the cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?"
They said to him, "We can."
Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink, you will drink,
and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized;
but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared."
When the ten heard this, they became indignant at James and John.
Jesus summoned them and said to them,
"You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them,
and their great ones make their authority over them felt.
But it shall not be so among you.
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Twenty-Ninth Sunday (October 19)

READINGS Through the ‘Suffering Servant’ many will be justified; Jesus, though sinless, has been tested like us - we can be confident he understands when we fail; Once more Jesus shows us how he values those who serve others.

WHAT I HEAR How do the readings help me relate to my understanding of suffering?

MY FAITH JOURNEY How is Christ asking me to serve this week? Sit quietly and ask him.

FOR CHILDREN Who do you know at school or church who shows us how to serve
Others? You can serve too. Is there someone you know who needs your help today? What might those things be?

 

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Student School Activies

SPA GIRLS’ GREEN TEAM ~ VOLLEYBALL

The Girls’ Green Team defeated Brentwood in two hotly contested games on Tuesday. Led by the powerful serving of Carleen and the intimidating spiking ability of Allison, the Green Team prevailed over Brentwood, 2-0. The action stopped between games just long enough to allow two rides to be delivered for the Festival.

On Wednesday, the Green Team traveled to Immaculate Heart where they made quick work of defeating the I.H. Team, 2-0. Unfortunately, Middle Blocker, Kirstin fell and broke her arm, ending her season prematurely. The calm, unflappable style of Green Team Coach, Chris, has allowed the Green Team to achieve at new levels of confidence and ability. On Friday, the Green Team will meet Marlborough in what promises to be an exciting competition

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Boys Football

Congratulations to the Varsity (7th & 8th Grade) Flag Football Team on capturing The 3rd Annual Valley Classic Football Tournament, Hosted by Notre Dame High School and Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School.

After finishing 3rd in 2001 and 2nd last year the Saints defeated Holy Trinity of San Pedro 22-12 in last Mondays, 10/6 Championship Game. Hank in 8A was selected tournament Most Valuable Player and Charles in 8B was named to the All-Tournament Team.

The whole team played great in all 4 games winning each one of them. This tournament has become the largest in-season catholic flag football tournament in Southern California. The Varsity also defeated St. Sebastian last Weds. 10/8 36-0 to run their league record to 3-0 and 8-0 overall.

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From the School Nurse

HEAD LICE ALERT!

Recently, head lice was reported in the fourth grade. Please read the following and check your child this weekend!

Your child, any child, can get head lice. It is no cause for anger, guilt, or fear. It has nothing to do with cleanliness and does not reflect poorly on you as a parent. Treatment with a non-prescription medication followed by careful cleaning of the house and car usually solves the problem. If the lice become resistant, you may need to ask your Pediatrician for a prescription medication.

Infestation is not related to personal cleanliness or the level of hygiene in this school. Head lice are transmitted by head-to-head contact or on shared personal items, such as hats, combs, brushes, scarves, sleeping bags and stuffed animals. To minimize the risk of repeated outbreaks, remind your children not to share these items.

The first clue that may lead to detection of head lice is the frequent and intense scratching of the scalp. To check for infestation, carefully examine the hair around the back of the neck and behind the ears. You are looking for tiny white eggs (nits) on hair shafts. Since head lice shy away from light, you may only see their eggs (nits), small, whitish and of uniform size attached to the hair shaft. Head lice themselves are small grayish-tan insects without wings. Any family member with signs or symptoms should be treated immediately. Please remember full application of shampoo is required.
After treatment, take these steps to keep your family members and home environment lice-free:

1. Soak all combs, brushes, etc., in hot water (over130 F) for 10 minutes.

2. Wash exposed clothing, bed linens, and towels in hot water and dry, in a dryer, on hot cycle for at least twenty minutes. Items not machine washable must be dry
cleaned or stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed plastic bag for at least two weeks. Items such as helmets should be similarly bagged and stored.

3. Vacuum mattresses, upholstered furniture, pillows, carpets, and car seats.
Head lice cannot survive without a human host. They cannot survive on family pets. Choose an effective treatment, use as directed, and perform the steps listed above to eliminate head lice from your home and to help prevent their spread in the community.

PLEASE INFORM THE SCHOOL NURSE AS SOON AS YOU KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM. THIS ENABLES THE NURSE TO GET A HEAD START ON CLASSROOM CHECKS BEFORE THERE IS A MAJOR SPREAD OF LICE IN THE CLASSROOMS!

IT DOES NOT BENEFIT ANYONE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER YOU have shampooed several times to get rid of the lice, to inform the School Nurse. Chances are your child has infected others and after being clean gets re-infected, thus causing a vicious circle! Please continue to check your children throughout the next few months

Sincerely
Miss V. Anderson, RN
School Nurse

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Fall Festival

"ALOHA"

FESTIVAL RAFFLE NEWS AND WINNING SELLERS

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who sold raffle tickets and made this year's raffle a big success. The CLASSROOM with Most Participation was 1B! Congratulations 1B - Your Didi Reese cookies are on their way.

A BIG congratulations to our 3 Top Sellers and Radio Disney DJ winners. We had a 4-peat winner who sold the most books again this year - 95 raffle books in all. A wonderful 2nd-grader sold almost as many and came in second with 92 raffle books. Finally, another repeat top-seller in 4th grade wasn't far behind with a third place win selling 87 books.

Thank you and Congratulations All!

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THANK YOU ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL PARENTS!

A huge thank you to all of the parents who staffed the booths for the Fall Festival! We especially want to thank all of those who volunteered for multiple shifts...you make the Festival the success that it is! To all of the Booth Chairmen, who not only organized and staffed their own booths but who also completed a shift in their child’s grade booth...THANK YOU...your extra effort is to be commended at the highest level! To our INCREDIBLE group of Room Parents...you are amazing! Our Room Parents were involved with every aspect of the Festival and they managed to do it all with enthusiasm and grace...we are so lucky to have such a talented group of women organizing us at each grade level!

Finally, thank you Festival Chairmen...it was a wonderful event!

Anne Duerr and Julianne O’Connor
Head Room Parents/Hospitality Chairmen

 

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Miscellaneous

ST. ANNE'S BAZAAR

St. Pauls' has once again generously made the Church Classroom available for this annual event, which supports, St. Anne's Home for unwed mothers and their babies.

Sat., October 18 from 9 to 3
Sun., October 19 from 9 to 3
and even Friday while we are setting up!
Please come.

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Paulist Choristers
Attention All Gift Givers!

The Paulist Choristers are selling the ever-popular Sally Foster Gift wrap NOW!
Holiday, Birthday, and All-occasion Papers are available. This is high quality paper, in extra big rolls. See any Chorister before Nov. 7, or contact Jim Barker (email in school directory) for a referral

Save the Date!

Saturday, December 13, 2003 will be the Paulist Chorister presentation of the Messiah.
Ticket information to come!

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St Paul Dads with 2nd Grade Girls

Are you looking to spend some quality time with your daughter? Consider joining the Indian Princesses. This is a group that allows dad the opportunity to engage in different fun activities with their & #8220;princess& #8221;. The group will meet about once a month at various locals/homes on Sunday afternoons for an hour (or a bit longer). We try to find dates/times that are agreeable to everyone’s schedule.

Feel free to suggest an activity. If you’re interested in joining please email Jeff Luini (in the school directory.

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