From the desk of Sister Stella
School Office Information
PWC President
SPA Web Club News
SPA Chess Club News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Student School Activies
From School Nurse's Office
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Miscellaneous

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us hovering, averting our eyes and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.” (Garrison Keillor)

 

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

On Sunday, October 22, 2006: Sister Margaret Mary Haller, DMJ will celebrate her golden jubilee along with six other DMJ’s. The service will be held at St. John Fischer Church in Palos Verdes at 2:30 p.m. We offer Sister Margaret our most sincere congratulations! We thank God for her years of dedication and service in various parts of the world and especially here at St. Paul’s. Later this fall, our Parish will honor her at a Sunday Liturgy with a reception to follow.

Parents of the primary grades will be given results for the pink uniforms next week.

We received a call from the Regis House located in West Los Angeles, which is a program that is run by the Sisters of Social Services. They have an after school program for the underprivileged children of the area. It allows these students to have the aide of tutor volunteers for their homework, rather than going directly to a home that does not offer such resources. The Regis House is in desperate need of school supplies. May we ask our St. Paul students to bring an inexpensive item to help these children in need? If your family is able to, please bring the following item by the grade level of your child:

8th – One package of folder paper.

7th – One spiral notebook.

6th – One pack of pencils.

5th – One pack of glue sticks

4th – One pair of scissors (child size)

3rd – One package of blue/black pens

2nd – One six-inch ruler

1st – One package of colored paper

Kg. – One box of crayons.

Please bring these items to your homeroom teacher beginning Monday, October 23rd. On Wednesday, October 25th, we will see that these items are delivered to the Regis House. Thank you so much for anything you are able to give.

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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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KINDERGARTEN SIBLING APPLICATIONS 2007 -2008

Kindergarten applications are now available in the school office for the 2007 - 2008 school year.  If you are applying, please keep in mind all boys must be five years old before July 1, 2007.  All girls must be five years old before September 1, 2007. 

 

Please complete the tear-off and send to the office if applying for a sibling.

 

Return to the office A.S.A.P. and no later than Nov. 16th. Send it to school for the black bag marked “Kindergarten 2006”. Please remember you must complete an application. 

 

 

Stop by the office or call (310) 474-1588 ext. 220 to request an application.

 

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KINDERGARTEN SIBLING APPLICATIONS 2007 -2008

 

 

________________________________________________________________

 FAMILY NAME – (Print ONLY, please)

 

 

_______________________________________________________________

 CHILD’S NAME

 

_______________________________________________________________

 TELEPHONE #

 

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 SIBLING NAME AND HOMEROOM

 

 

 

* RETURN NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 16, 2006.

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families:

Festival Update
Once again, I would like to thank our Festival Chairs, Mary Ann, Marcie, Julie, Janet, Katie, Nancy, Molly, Michelle and Marchell for organizing a fabulous Fall Festival. We appreciate the many months these remarkable parents volunteered to the success of this wonderful weekend.

Festival Thank You Mass
Please mark your calendars for the Festival Thank You Mass to be held at the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, October 22nd.  Come join the celebration as we thank all who helped make this year’s Festival, Surf’s Up, St. Paul’s, a huge success.

Festival Treasurers
Many thanks to our Festival Treasurer, Marchell Hilliard, PWC Treasurer, Trish Dixon, and consultant Mark Raineri, for their many hours of hard work during the Festival weekend organizing all the Festival funds. Please help us to reconcile the Festival Account by submitting your receipts to Marchell by October 31st.

6th Grade Liturgy and Potluck
Sixth Grade Parents, save the date for your Pot Luck, Wednesday, October 25th Food is to be dropped off in the JCPC by 6:15PM. The Liturgy will begin promptly at 6:30PM in the church. Enjoy your special night with your child.

Traffic
A reminder: the safety of our children is the focus of our traffic program, one that relies on the complete compliance of each school family. If you have not signed up for traffic duty, please contact one of your room parents to ensure that you have completed this important parent requirement.

Spa 16th Annual Fall Classic Chess Tournament
On Saturday, October 21st, SPA will host the 16th Annual Fall Classic Chess Tournament. Contact John Walsh with questions.

Bake Sale
Don’t forget to send money with your children this Friday for the Football Bake Sale.  

Mary Kay Lalli
PWC President
pwcpres@sp-apostle.org

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SPA Web Club News

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 listed in the school directory).  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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SPA Chess Club News

16th Annual St. Paul the Apostle Fall Classic!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st

Many of our Chess Club students will be participating in this Saturday’s 16th Annual Fall Classic chess tournament to be held in the John Carroll Parish Center, from 9AM to Noon. Pre-registered players ($25) will sign in at 9:00 and Same-day registrants ($40) must register between 8:15 to 8:45AM.

The Tournament Director is Chess Master and 2-time United States Women’s Chess Olympic Team Player IVONA JEZIERSKA. In 1984 Ivona played in Thessaloniki, Greece, and in 1986 in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. A top contender, Ivona represented the United States in numerous International Competitions. We look forward to Ivona’s leadership this weekend as our students will enjoy the company of students from Westwood Charter, John Thomas Dye, and other neighboring schools. Good luck everyone and remember, HAVE FUN!

Any parents who might be available to help out on Saturday morning, please contact us via www.spachess.org Baked goods, fresh fruit, bagels, coffee, juice and bottled water are all very much in demand! It will be a great opportunity for Chess Club parents to get together too.

Finally, a big THANK YOU to all parents and students who helped launch the Checkmate Café at this year’s Festival. A special thanks to Festival co-chair Marcie Newby who took such good care of us every step of the way, our wonderful parent volunteers and to all the students who actually took time away from the Monkey Cages, the Super Slide and the Basketball Free Throw to come visit us and relax with some Oreos and a friendly game of chess.

Chess Club 2006-2007…It’s your move!

John Walsh, Program Director
Brigid Heaney, Treasurer

www.spachess.org
info@spachess.org.

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Traffic Duty Assignments

M onth OCTOBER: Traffic Duty Assignment 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. 

TrafficTIP…

Remember, children should never go behind your vehicle to grab backpacks, etc.

Let the Traffic Monitors grab items from the trunk - that’s part of their job -  and it’s a lot safer for our kids!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

Readings for Sunday October 22

Reading 1
Is 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.

Gospel
Mk 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."

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Playgound Volunteer

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

4th GRADE: 12:10-12:40
October

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Hot Lunch Volunteers

Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule
October, 2006

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

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

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

10/16	Jackie Mason	10/18	John Boyd	10/09	Tina Cathcart
10/23	Jackie Mason	10/25	John Boyd	10/26	NO SCHOOL
10/30	Jackie Mason

 

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