From the desk of Sister Stella
SchoolOffice
PWC President
Fall Festival
Parish News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
From School Nurse's Office
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Miscellaneous

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

We offer our congratulations and best wishes to our festival team:

Mary Ann McQueen

Our festival leader par-excellence!

Co-Chairs and Auction Chairs:

Michelle Boydston

Nancy Cooper

Janet Feeley

Molly Harrigan

Marchell Hilliard

Katie Lewis

Julie Murphy

Marcie Newby

Our festival team has worked tirelessly since last January catching the ups and downs of our “Surf’s Up,” to bring our community this grand celebration. We are eager to CATCH THE WAVE!

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK

On Monday, October 2nd, your oldest or only child took home the school directory. We offer our most sincere thanks to Mrs. Mark Li (Mai) for creating this eagerly awaited directory. Great job Mai. Please note the added feature this year: The SPA Glossary, created by our PWC President, Mary Kay Lalli.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN:

Last Thursday you received a brochure from the Archdiocese titled, “Working Together to Prevent Sexual Abuse.” As a school we leave no stone unturned to protect our children. We have a mandate to make sure that all teachers, staff, priests and volunteers (in all areas of our Church and School) participate in a three hour Virtus Workshop. These sessions are given all over the Archdiocese on a regular basis. At St. Paul’s we have arranged to have a presentation on campus. It will take place in the JCPC on October 19th from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. If you are unable to attend this session and wish to be a volunteer in our church or school, you MUST attend a workshop in another area of the Archdiocese. The web-site for this information is: www.virtusonline.org. Please realize that you will not be able to volunteer until you have done this training.

 

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Elementary School
Nondiscrimination Policy
2006-2007

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 regardless of race, color, or national and/or ethnic origin to all 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, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices.

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

 

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

New Parent Reception

Friday evening’s reception was a wonderful way to welcome our new parents to the Saint Paul the Apostle family. Thank you to Angelo Mazzone, who generously opened his beautiful home to us.  Our caterer and fellow parent, Danny Harold did a fabulous job.  We would all like to give a big thank you to Tina Cathcart who did an excellent job coordinating the event.  It was a beautiful evening of good food and good company. We are grateful to those who attended including Sister Stella, Father Brad, Father Paul, John Plueger (Endowment), Christy Fearn (Foundation), and Rich Cahalan (SPA School Board), the PWC board members, the room parents and most importantly, our guests, the parents of our new St. Paul the Apostle students. WELCOME!

SPA Directory

The SPA Directories were sent home this week with your oldest student. Thank you to Mai Li who did a terrific job in creating this invaluable resource for parents.  Extra copies are available for purchase from the school office.

Surf’s Up, St. Paul’s – October 6, 7, and 8th.

The Fall Festival is finally here!  Thank you to ALL the volunteers who helped this past weekend with assembling and painting the festival booths.  Please note the following volunteer opportunities:

• Decorating and Set-up of rental and other equipment – Thursday,October 5 Beginning at 8:00 am

• Festival Breakdown – Sunday, October 8 immediately following festival closing (7:00 pm)

• Recycling Support/Box breakdown  - Thursday, October 5-Sunday, October 8

(Contact Judy Villablanca directly if you are willing to help with this effort)

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!  Please be careful when traveling in and around the school.  Consult all special Festival week pick-up and drop-off instructions in the Epistle.  Thanks for your cooperation.  Have fun!

Mary Kay Lalli

PWC President

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Festival News

Festival Week Epistle Surf Report

Surf Tips for Festival Week: :  ** Pre-Sale Tickets go home Wednesday, Oct. 4th.

1. Students are released to the Festival on Friday, October 6, 2006 between 11:30 and 12:10 pm.  Don’t forget to send tickets with them and/or cash to purchase tickets for booths and rides.

1. Don’t miss out on the live entertainment – Friday night at 6:00 pm the “Surf City Allstars”, a surf band, will be performing.  On Saturday at noon we will have Hawaiian-Tahitian Dancing followed by “Bobbie D and the Mixx”.  At 3:30 pm there will be a live skateboarding demonstration.  You won’t want to miss the Grade Art Live Auction at 5:00 followed by the Battle of the Bands. 

1. Live “Beach” Volleyball demonstration on Sunday morning at 11:00 AM featuring one of our own alumnae Cara Thomason who recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where she distinguished herself both as a volleyball player and student!  Cara holds the University of Pennsylvania record for career digs and digs in a match and was selected to the All-Ivy team for four years!  Elaine Lass will be serving as the emcee for the volleyball demonstration that involves several other expert players including Margie Young who played for both Marymount High School and the University of Miami and Natalie Paredes who competed at the collegiate level and now serves as assistant athletic directory at Marymount High School.  You won’t want to miss this event!

1. We still could use some small consolation prizes – ones similar to those that you get at Burger King.

1. 75 students made it to the board of fame as Raffle Super Sellers!  Check out the boards near the entrance to school.

1. Anyone who has technical, professional sound system experience – we need you!  Contact Nancy Cooper if you can lend some expertise!

1. Thank you to all those who helped out with booth assembly and booth painting!  Because we had so many hands it was lighter work for all!  Many thanks!

1. Festival Wear – We have not forgotten about the back orders!!!!  Please know that we are waiting to hear from the vendor re: when they are shipping the final orders that were taken at the coffees.  As soon as we hear we will email everyone re: timing.  Our hope is to have all orders that were placed delivered to the classroom by Monday, October 9 if not earlier!  Thanks for your patience.  Any questions, call Barbara Carroll or Julie Murphy.

Surf’s Up, see you at the “beach!”

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Parish News

To All Parents, Faculty, Staff:

There will be a training session on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 @2pm sharp in the JCPC.

Anyone that uses or would like to know how to use the new Audio System in the JCPC will need to attend. If you do not receive the training you will not be able to use the system.

If you plan to attend please signup by calling either,
Henrietta Green (school Tech Manager) @310-474-1588 ex 215
MaryAnn Bertolucci (Parish Facilities Manager) @ 310-474-1527 ex 240.

Thank You,
Henrietta Green
MaryAnn Bertolucci

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PWC Function

BAKE SALE
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Contact Brigid Heaney if your SPA affiliated organization

is interested in holding a Bake Sale to raise funds.

Deadline for applications is Friday 13 October 2006.

Questions, phone or email me I’m in the school directory.

Each interested organization must fill out an application form.  See Bake Sale envelope in the hallway by the front office

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Traffic Duty Assignments

Month: OCTOBER: 7th Grade Parents

*** URGENT – If you don’t see your name here, please contact your room parents to sign up a.s.a.p. (Pappas, Wolf)Some of you may have to do double shifts.  We thank you in advance for volunteering and making sure our kids get to school safely.

PARENT TRAFFIC RESPONSIBILITIES. 
Note:  Please arrive by 7:20 am or 2:30 pm to complete your assignment.  Should you have questions about your duty do not hesitate to contact your room parents or Liane Schirmer. 

T rafficTIP… Drop your children off at designated Drop-Off Points only. 
(*where Traffic Monitors stand)
*Remember…NO “Jay-Walking”!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

Readings fo Sunday October 8

Reading 1
Gen 2:18-24

The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone.
I will make a suitable partner for him."
So the LORD God formed out of the ground
various wild animals and various birds of the air,
and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them;
whatever the man called each of them would be its name.
The man gave names to all the cattle,
all the birds of the air, and all wild animals;
but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man.

So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man,
and while he was asleep,
he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh.
The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib
that he had taken from the man.
When he brought her to the man, the man said:
"This one, at last, is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
this one shall be called 'woman, '
for out of 'her man’ this one has been taken."
That is why a man leaves his father and mother
and clings to his wife,
and the two of them become one flesh.

 

Gospel
Mk 10:2-16

The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked,
"Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?"
They were testing him.
He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?"
They replied,
"Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce
and dismiss her."
But Jesus told them,
"Because of the hardness of your hearts
he wrote you this commandment.
But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.
For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother
and be joined to his wife,
and the two shall become one flesh.
So they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together,
no human being must separate."
In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.
He said to them,
"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against her;
and if she divorces her husband and marries another,
she commits adultery."

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them,
but the disciples rebuked them.
When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them,
"Let the children come to me;
do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to
such as these.
Amen, I say to you,
whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child
will not enter it."
Then he embraced them and blessed them,
placing his hands on them.

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Student School Activies

Congratulations to the Varsity Flag Football team, on Monday October 2nd they captured the Championship in the Valley Classic Flag Football Tournament @ Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, the Saints defeated Holy trinity of San Pedro 8-6 in a great game with great sportsmanship shown by both teams.  The Saints won five games in 3 days in the tournament. Special thank you to all students, families and teachers who came out to cheer us on, we couldn’t do it without you. And thank you to all our coaches. This tournament traditionally names a MVP and this year’s recipient was our defense as a whole, it was truly a team effort. The Saints are 10-0 overall and 4-0 in league.  Come out and see them play. They still have 5 league games remaining and two great home games at Westwood Rec to come watch. They play on 10/11 vs. Brentwood and on 10/18 vs. American Martyrs both games are at 4p.m. at Westwood Rec Center Field 1350 S. Sepulveda.

The “B” Team of 5th & 6th graders is now 1-1 in league.  They opened league two weeks ago with a tough loss to St. Jerome to open league but bounced back the next week to defeat Frank Parent Middle School in great defensive epic 14-12, both Saints touchdowns were scored by the defense off interception returns, this was Frank Parents first loss in two seasons.

The “C” team of 3rd and 4th graders already began league play with Frank Parent School and they had a great 12-12 tie between them.

Come see all the teams play and cheer them on, GO SAINTS!

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From School Nurse's Office

 

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE:

Medication, over the counter or prescription, may not be taken at school without a medication form on file in the Health Office! Cough drops are included! The Health Office cannot call for verbal permission to administer medication by phone!

Please remember that there are quite a few students with some type of nut allergy. Please be mindful of this when sending in birthday treats! Perhaps eliminating the choice of a treat with nuts would be best for all students. Some students have to ingest the nut to become ill while others need only to inhale!

Your cooperation in the above matter is appreciated by all.

Thank You,

Miss Anderson, BSN

School Nurse

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Playgound Volunteer

1st GRADE: 11:45-12:15
October

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
October, 2006

1st Gradde        11:20 – 11:45
Mondays                                   Wednesday                     Thursdays

4 Grade        11:45 – 12:10
Mondays                         Wednesday                            Thursdays

7th Grade       12:20 – 12:45
Mondays                                        Wednesday                Thursdays

10/2		10/4		10/5
10/9		10/11		10/12
10/16		10/18		10/19
10/23		10/25		10/26	NO SCHOOL
10/30

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Miscellaneous

 

ATTENTION:  WEB CLUB SIGN-UP!!

 

The Web Club will be returning for the Fall semester with Mike Martner teaching web design.  There will be a Beginner/Intermediate Class and an Advanced Class.  The Web Club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.  Also, if there is space, 5th graders will be accepted.  The Advanced Class will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30PM to 5PM in the Library.  The Beginner/Intermediate Class will meet on Thursdays from 3:30P to 5PM in the Library.  The student fee for the Web Club is $75 per semester.  The Web Club will begin meeting after the Fall Festival beginning the week of October 23th.

 

 

Please fill out the following application form and return it to Foundation/Web Club via the Black Bag (attention: Sheila U’Ren or e-mail it to sheilau@brandx.net).  Checks should be made out to St. Paul the Apostle School Foundation (Web Club) for $75 per student and can be submitted to the Foundation/Web Club via the Black Bag once you have been notified of your placement.

 

 

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Grade:________________________________________________________________

Beginner/Intermediate Class (Thurs.):______________________________________

Advanced Class (Wed.):__________________________________________________

Indicate if and when you have previously participated in the Web Club and at what level:

 

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Over 80 students sign up for Chess Club!

 

 

 

 

Chess Club kicked off its first week of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes on Monday, September 25th.  The terrific support of Mark Raineri, Cheri Caspari, Brian Whitney, Kim Combs, Kelly Loeffler and Trish Dixon made Chess Club’s first week a big success! 

Eight Kindergarten students will join the Beginner class on Monday, October 9th.  Kindergarten students also can elect to receive chess lessons from one of the 2nd Grade Chess Club members at recess.  It’s a great time to build friendships and chess skills at school!

Surf’s Up, St. Paul’s!  Get your game on at the Checkmate Café!  Sit and play chess with friends and family beginning Friday, October 6th, from 3:00 to 6:00pm.  Come back for more fun at the Checkmate Cafe on Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00pm and on Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm.  Prizes go to all who check in to the Checkmate Café!

International Master Jack Peters, chess columnist for The Los Angeles Times and St. Paul’s chess instructor, will play the bravest chess players at the Festival on Sunday afternoon! 

Chess Club 2006-2007…it’s your move!

John Walsh, Program Director

Brigid Heaney, Treasurer

www.spachess.org

We look forward to seeing everyone at Checkmate Café at the Festival this weekend.   

 Chess Club 2006-07…….It’s your move!  

 

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