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

"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers.

From the desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal

The Daughters of Mary and Joseph had a wonderful liturgy and party to celebrate the 50th. anniversary of Sister Mary Enda and her class mates on Sunday October 17th. at St. John Fischer Church in Palos Verdes. We also offer our congratulations to Sister Mary Enda who has spent twenty of her fifty years serving here at St. Paul the Apostle School. In the not too distant future we will celebrate Sister at one of our Sunday Liturgies.

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on November 4th and 5th. You appointment time will be sent home with each child on Thursday October 28th. Please ask your child for the appointment letter.

St. Paul's School is participating in Westside Thanksgiving Drive. We have chosen to collect toiletries. Please drop them off on the marked table in the patio outside the office. You may begin delivering them the week of Nov. 1st. See additional information below.

Since school started we have some students tardy each morning. Most of the excuses are: traffic or we did not set the alarm Clocks will change soon so that should make life a little easier. As for traffic---traffic is a permanent condition in Los Angeles morning, noon and night. Please give yourself an extra ten minutes and remove some of the stress from the young life of your child.

Westside Thanksgiving Day Celebration & Dinner
Est. 1982

Consisting of Westside churches, schools, and organizations reaching out to those in need

On Thanksgiving Day, we look forward to hosting about 3,000 guests for Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Our guests come from all walks of life, from homeless individuals and working poor families to college students unable to get home for the holiday. In addition to a complete traditional Thanksgiving meal, we provide our guests with access to free blankets, haircuts, medical consultations, clothing, and hygiene items.

This inter-faith group made up of individuals from various churches, school, organizations, and corporations needs your help. Please have your students bring in bars of soaps/ combs/toothbrushes/toothpastes/deodorants/ shampoos/ pairs of white tube socks (one size fits all)/ wash cloths. We would welcome any new or gently used clean blankets. And if you have any plastic or paper grocery bags that you are looking to get rid of, send them in too (we will put the hygiene items in them for distribution on Thanksgiving). A large bag will be in each classroom in which to place items. Items will be picked up on Monday, Nov. 22,2004. . If you/your family would like to volunteer to help on Thanksgiving Eve to prepare or Thanksgiving Day to help please contact the information hotline (310) 394-3153. Contact Daryl Crowley with any questions (310) 397-4846.

Thank you so much for your help.

Elementary School October 2004
Discipline

Make comments about behavior, not your child

Out of anger or frustration, parents often resort to criticizing children.
"You’re such a baby!" "Can’t you learn anything?" "What’s wrong with you?"
Such words don’t help a child correct inappropriate behavior. Instead, they destroy a child’s confidence and motivation. Ultimately, they evoke resent-ment, rebellion or resignation. They make a child feel he can’t do anything right, so why try?
Such statements focus on the child. To change behavior, you must focus on the behavior you want to change.
For example, don’t say, "You’re lazy." Say, "I’d like you to make homework a priority." Don’t say, "What a slob!" Say, "Please pick up your things."
Avoid giving a "you" message. "You are…. Instead, give an ‘it" message. "I’m upset about…"
The best way to get the behavior you want is to praise positive behavior when you see it.

Be sure to:
Say how you feel. "I love the way you ""I appreciate
Describe what you see. "I can see you put a lot of effort into your school project."
Praise progress. "You spelled every word correctly on your test this week."
Make comments that encour-age your child to conclude something positive about him-self.. "I appreciate your being so kind to your sister." Your child concludes—I am capa-ble of being kind."

Source: Stephanie Marston, "There’s No Such Thing as a ~Bad’ Kid: Focusing on the Behavior, Not the child, Ourc’hildren, Januarv/Fehn.iary 2004 (National PTA, 1-800-307-4782, www.pta.org).

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families,

Please attend the Festival Thank You Mass on Sunday, October 24th at 9:00AM. This is our chance to honor and thank everyone who helped make this year’s Festival such a tremendous success. Note that this is a date change from the school calendar – the mass will be this weekend – not the 31st.

Many thanks to Kelley Workman and her committee for their contributions to our Hot Lunch program. They even had to handle rainy weather during their first week of serving lunches to our children. We hope that everyone enjoys this valuable service!

Don’t forget to send money with your children this Friday for the Football Bake Sale – I’m sure there will be terrific treats for everyone as well as some healthier options for those who wish them!

Sixth Grade Liturgy and Potluck
Don’t forget the Sixth Grade Liturgy and Potluck next week, Wednesday, October 27th. Food is to be dropped off in the JCPC at 6:15pm. The Liturgy will begin at 6:30pm at the altar in front of Our Lady in the Church. At 7:15pm, you will return to the JCPC for dinner. This is our first potluck of the year!

Debbie Buderwitz – PWC President.

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Parish News

A CANDID LOOK AT RELIGION AND POLITICS IN THE 2004 ELECTION

By Joan Doyle, Parish Director of Religious Education

St. Paul the Apostle Parish adult education program, "FaithAlive!"
is pleased to present a very special evening event taking place this
month. On Thursday, October 28, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM, in the JCPC Upper Social Hall, Los Angeles Times "Regarding Media" columnist, Tim Rutten, will offer a candid exploration of the special challenges currently facing the American electorate. His initial presentation, entitled
"Religion and Politics in the 2004 Election," will be followed by what
promises to be a spirited Q&A session.

Mr. Rutten, who describes himself as "just your ordinary inquiring
Catholic," is currently a Senior Writer/Columnist at the Times. For 33
years, he has been, variously, Editor of the Opinion Section, Chief
Editorial Writer, Legal Affairs Analyst, Deputy National Editor and
City/County Bureau Chief.

The fee of $5.00 per person for this presentation is payable at the
door. No pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be
served. For more information, contact Joan Doyle, Director of Religious
Education, in the Parish Office (310-474-1527, ext. 241).

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Traffic Duty Assignments

For the month of October (7th Grade Parents)
Thank you to seventh grade parents who have been fulfilling their traffic duties. A special thank you to Monday parents who came on time the day after the Festival to manage traffic on a late day. Selby was well staffed as was Ohio! Thanks!

A few reminders parents:
1. You cannot take a left in the morning when you exit the driveway. There is a sign that says as much. Please do not turn left as you exit the driveway between the rectory and the church in the morning. It really slows down traffic both behind you and on Ohio.

2. If you drop off on Selby please follow the directions of the Selby Driveway Director. You cannot elect to pull up the driveway if you are directed to pull over at the curb and offload students in that way. This created a very awkward and potentially dangerous and unsafe situation. Several parents have been balking when directed to pull over at the curb and are causing a real problem.

3. Cell phones – Last Thursday nearly every parent who entered the driveway in the afternoon was on their cell phone and had to be asked to turn them off. This is very unsafe. Please turn off your phones as you approach campus!

Do not use cell phones when you are fulfilling your traffic duty in the morning or in the afternoon. Several parents have been unable to properly open car doors and help students get out of cars because they are holding their phones and talking on them. In addition, this sets a bad example for students.

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

October 24, 2004
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18

The LORD is a God of justice,
who knows no favorites.
Though not unduly partial toward the weak,
yet he hears the cry of the oppressed.
The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan,
nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.
The one who serves God willingly is heard;
his petition reaches the heavens.
The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;
it does not rest till it reaches its goal,
nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds,
judges justly and affirms the right,
and the Lord will not delay

.Reading II
2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18

Beloved:
I am already being poured out like a libation,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.
At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf,
but everyone deserted me.
May it not be held against them!
But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength,
so that through me the proclamation might be completed
and all the Gentiles might hear it.
And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat
and will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom.
To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Gospel
Lk 18:9-14

Jesus addressed this parable
to those who were convinced of their own righteousness
and despised everyone else.
"Two people went up to the temple area to pray;
one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.
The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,
'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity--
greedy, dishonest, adulterous--or even like this tax collector.
I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.'
But the tax collector stood off at a distance
and would not even raise his eyes to heaven
but beat his breast and prayed,
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'
I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;
for whoever exalts himself will be humbled,
and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

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Student School Activies

Girls Volleyball News

We had an exciting week in girls volleyball.

The girls Purple Team is now 11 – 0 in league play and finished out the week by taking 1st place in the OLMM tournament on Saturday, 10/16. Congratulations and Way To Go Girls!!

The girls Gold Team is 7 – 0 in league play and finished out the week taking 4th place overall in the OLMM tournament on Saturday, 10/16. Congratulations and Way To Go Girls!!

The girls Red Team is now 2 – 1 in league play and looking forward to the Cobra Cup at St. Marks School in Venice on Saturday, 10/23.

The girls Blue Team is now 2 – 1 in league play.

The girls Orange Team played at St. Monica in a tough loss for their season opener. They’re looking to get back on track this week.

The girls Purple and Red Teams are in action on Saturday, 10/23 in Cobra Cup V
at St. Marks in Venice. There are 40 teams competing in 3 divisions. Come early as Coeur d’Alene will be closed. All team players should plan on arriving by 7:30 AM.

Our home action for the week of October 25th is: Blue Team vs. St. Martin of Tours on Monday, Purple Team vs. St. Matthews on Wednesday, Purple Team vs. Windward on Thursday and, the Red Team vs. Notre Dame Academy on Thursday.

Plan on staying after school and supporting our Lady Saints.

For a complete schedule of matches, times and sites,
please see the athletic bulletin board.

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From the School Nurse

FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

PARENTS:

Please be advised that your child in KA may have been exposed to impetigo. Also, children in 2A may have been exposed to pneumonia. Remember to keep checking for lice we are not out of the woods yet!

Thanks,
Miss Anderson/RN

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Playgound Volunteer

PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Help our coaches supervise our children during lunchtime recess! We need two parents each day. Each grade is responsible for two months per year. Parents commit for one day, i.e. Mondays, for that particular month.
Questions? Call Kathleen Felesina

Third Grde- October

Seventh Grade - October

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Fall Festival

HERE IS OUR FINAL LIST OF ALL OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS OF
ST. PAUL’S 2004 FESTIVAL DE LOS NIÑOS

We thank you for contributing so generously and helping to make our festival a great success! Muchísimas gracias!

ANGELES
Anonymous
The Valade Family

SANTOS
Greg, Terry, Joe, Nadine and Charlie Curtin
Philomena, Charlie, Nick and Rachel McAndrew
The Assaf Family
The Feeley Family
The Meyer-Whalley and The Dumont Family
The Rawjee Family
The Sullivan Family

PATROCINADORES
Cece Osborn's Family
The Catalano Family
The Chinelli Family
The Deadrick Family
The Fox Family
The Posin Family
The Royer Family
The Scibelli Family

COMPADRES

Alex and Ryan Pleuger
Allison and Bill Butler
Ana-Maria Bezanilla
David and Gigi Alessi
Doug and Mona Horton and Family
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kim
Lukas and Rafi Ferrer and Leilani Figalan
Max, Will and Ruby Lightbourn
McLoon Family: Dan, Vicki, Matt and Andrew
McQueen Family: Murray, Mary Anne, Neil and Patrick
Peter and Joyce Moussouros
Renee Masi
Shane McDonald and Family
The Ahn Family
The Barker Family
The Burger Family/Natalie and Michael
The Carmichael Family
The Carroll Family
The Chait Family The Courtemanche Family
The Dalby Family
The Duncan Family
The Egan Family
The Humphrey Family
The Keckeisen Family and Woods Financial Corp
The Kovacs Family/ Frank, Kelly, Corey, Matthew
The Lalli Family
The Lewis Family
The Michael O'Connor Family
The Millikan Family
The Newby Family
The O'Callahan Family
The Pineschi Family
The Scher Family
The Smith-Hastie Family
The Yi Family
The Yuguchi Family
Wendy, Kayla and Janan Perkins

AMIGOS
"La Familia Cooper" - Claire, Charlie, Chris and Nancy
Abaunza/Peltola Family
Abbie and Faith Shepherd
Alexsys Nabor
Andrew Molina
Anonymous
Armen and Jean Markarian
Chris, Cindy, Erica and Evan Espineli
Chris, Kathy, Kevin and Colby Wilson
Christina Foster Family
Danny, Stacey and Riley Amos
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Rose
Grace and Chrissy Freymiller
Heather Dee Frankovich
Irma Hartman
JoAnna, Brian and Johnathon McCullough
John W. Linfesty
Joyce and Jeffrey Keeler
Matteo Palermo's Family
Natasha and Nyla Rawjee
Paul, Karen and Robert McKenna
Piechowski Auto Center, Inc.
Robert, Patti, Joanna, Phillip and Margaret Ditullio
Sam Kim
Steve and Michelle Carbone
The Altshule/Caspar Family
The Ashton Family
The Bassett-Martin Tennis Camp
The Battaglia Family
The Blackwell Family
The Carls Family
The Cathcart Family
The Chaghouri Family
The Chuu Family
The Combs Family - Bob, Kim, Madeline and Christopher
The Dawson Family
The Dixon Family
The Dunn Family: Robin, Jim, Sarah and Jamie
The Farina Family
The Felesina Family
The Garcia Family The Gonzalez Family
The Hellige Family
The Hilliard Family
The Kaiser Family
The Kelsey Family
The Kennedy Family
The Kenworthy/Kruse Family
The Kracoff Family
The Krogstad Family
The Lecklitner Family
The Li Family
The Lopez Family
The Maher Family
The Mansueto Family
The McDowell Family
The Morrison/Boldy Family
The Moulton Family
The Murphy Family
The Olson Family
The Popp/Moran Family - Cindy, Nicole and Patrick
The Pregler Family
The proud parents of Taylor Johnson
The Raineri (Fukano) Family
The Reed Family
The Sahakian Family
The Schild Family: Ken, Gail, Jonathan and Debbie
The Shalloe Family
The Shin Family
The Spring Family
The Stretesky Family
The Swan Family
The Talamas Family
The Thé Family
The Thomas Family
The Thorne Family
The Villablanca Family
The Vitale Family
The Walsh Family - John, Lorna, Matthew and Timothy
The Wang Family
The Watchi Family
Tim Burke Family

COMPAÑEROS
Allison Stambaugh
Annie Taylor and Family
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Carina DiMeglio
Cary, Tina and Jacqueline Anderson
Cassidy Carman
Charles and Peggy Champlin
Connie, Leland and Gabby Price
Dr. and Mrs. Kupiec-Weglinski
Dr. and Mrs. Milton Brandolino
Grace and Yannick Denis
Helen Lamm
James and Christy Stanich
Jessica and Chelsea Barker
Jim Davis and Jody Hadraba
John Griffin Construction
Ken and Denise Kilroy
Kristine and Kole Ryan
Laura and Kevin Wu
Missy, Peter and Delaney Stevens
Mr and Mrs Charles O'Connor
Nancy and Lawrence Wolf
Patricia Hernandez
Patty Kerrigan
Paul, Lisa, George and Nicholas Borkovich
Robert, Lisa, Stephen, Connor and Liana Brown
Sara Spring
Sarah Clark
Sean Ryan
Stephanie Garcia/Luke Corrello
The Abe Family
The Alvarado Family
The Balfe Family
The Bertolucci Family
The Blystone Family
The Bragg Family
The Buderwitz Family
The Corey Family
The Crotta-Cox Family
The Crowley Family
The Cuomo Family
The Del Rivo Family
The Di Meglio Family
The Drake Family
The Duerr Family
The Duerr Family
The Edson Family
The Farook/De Silva Family
The Filoseta Family
The Forrester Family
The Freese Family
The Furlan Family
The Garcia-Teague Family
The Gemperle Family
The Good Family
The Grant Family
The Hall Family
The Harper Family/John Kensinger
The Hart Family
The Knott Family
The Kozakowski Family
The Lara Family
The Lepak Family
The Loo Family
The Loscalzo Family
The Lucitt Family
The Luini Family
The Mackel Family
The Mahier Family
The Mark Seigle Family
The Masterson Cluchey Family
The McCabe Family
The McDugald Family
The Milam Family
The Moffet Family
The Morley-Mower Family
The Mossler Family
The Mouallem Family
The Moynagh Family
The Ossanlo Family
The Ostrick Family
The Parra Family
The Pazos Family
The Pendergest Family
The Perry Family
The Plucinski Family
The Plumb Family
The Porterfield Family
The Pulido Family
The Rogers Family/Michael, Lisa, Nicholas and Sophia
The Ruddell Family
The Schirmer - James Family
The Seely Family
The Siegels/Bitetti Family
The Speca Family
The Taylor Family
The Theodore Family
The Tomaszewicz Family
The U'Ren Family
The Velazquez Family
The Wafer Family
The Wilkerson Family
The Workman Family

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Miscellaneous

ATTENTION SPA PARENTS
(both men and women)

What are you going to do with all your free time now that the Festival is over?

PLAY GOLF!
It's time to sign up for the Baguettes Golf Club

We will play the Rancho Park Par 3 Golf Course At 8:00 a.m. on the second Friday of each month.

The dates are as follows:
November 12th
December 10th
January 14th
February 11th
March 11th
April 15th
(no school April 8th)
May 13th
The cost is only $50, which includes admission and a year-end party
Any questions: Contact Janet Feeley in the school directory.

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Make check out to PWC and put in Black Bag,
Attn: Baguettes Golf Club
Name: ____________________
Phone Number: _____________

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