From the desk of Sister Stella
From Fr. Tom Pastor
PWC President
Parish News
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Playground Volunteer
Hot Lunch Volunteer
Fall Festival
SPA Golf Club News

"Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made   new."  (Ursula K. Guin - Writer)

From the desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal

Happy Valentine's Day to all family and friends may this day, which reminds us each year of loyalty to our spouses, family and friends be a day of renewal and reconciliation, if necessary.

On Saturday, Feb.4th at 10:30 am all second graders of our parish will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Parents, we thank you for walking the journey of faith preparing your children for this very important experience in their young lives. We congratulate you for living up to the belief that parents are the primary educators of their children.

The visitation of our WASC team is just three weeks away. The members of the team will meet with the priests, teachers, staff, representatives of the student body, members of the school board and members of the Paulist Women’s Club Board.  The time scheduled for the School Board and for the PWC Board is February 23rd at 8;00 am in the multipurpose room.  If you are unable to attend, please inform the Board President who in turn will let me know. This meeting will last approximately 45 minutes.

Yes, we are doing the Read-a thon for the children of St. Joseph's Center. It will open on Ash Wednesday, March 1st and close on Holy Thursday, April 13th.  Lent is a good time for the students to participate in this special program called READ-TO -FEED by the children. The day we close is the day that Jesus gave us the BREAD OF LIFE---THE EUCHARIST.

Parents, we find it necessary to call your attention to the following excerpt taken from the Parent-Student Handbook on Personal Grooming. Please reread it and discuss with   your children. Sad to say some students just roll out of bed, jump into an unkempt uniform---face not washed, hair not combed---a number of student walk into school with wet hair which remains uncombed for the rest of the day.  Personal appearance frequently speaks very loudly about our attitudes and self esteem.

 

PERSONAL GROOMING

As well as being in full uniform, each St. Paul the Apostle student must be properly groomed. A few suggestions follow:

        Daily bath or showers with soap;

        Regular and frequent hair washing with shampoo;

        Combed/groomed hair and clean nails;

        Deodorant used daily when necessary;

        Daily tooth brushing with toothpaste prior to coming to school;

Part of good grooming includes regular and frequent laundering of uniform apparel.

        Daily clean underwear and socks;

        Shirts/Blouses should be changed daily;

        Skirts,, shorts, long pants and sweatshirts require frequent laundering;

        Sweatshirts must be worn properly indoors and not tied around the body.

As our students begin to mature, each needs to be aware of appropriate and acceptable hygiene. After a day that includes hard play, physical education or heat exposure, bathing is a must.

When thirty students work together in a limited space, cleanliness is definitely appreciated by all.

This is a case where “CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS”.

ART LITERACY: Grooming requirements:

FOR THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS, IT IS REQUIRED THAT IN THE ART LITERACY CLASS HAIR MUST BE PULLED BACK AND COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE EYES.

Note:   a) GOOD GROOMING CONSIDERED A PART OF THE UNIFORM CODE.
            b) Parents who have a problem on specific day with uniform compliance must send a note in the morning with their child explaining the problem and detailing the time it will take for compliance.  This must be a reasonable request

 

    

 

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PWC President

Dear  Parents

PWC Nominating Committee

The PWC Board nomination is underway for next year’s slate of officers.  Anyone interested in serving on the Nomination Committee should submit the form by February 17th,  2006 via Black Bag to Susan Reed, Parliamentarian.    February 28th  is the deadline for submission for Nominations for the slate of officers.  PLEASE take a minute to think about if you would be interested in serving on the board or nominating someone you think would be a good candidate.  Questions should be submitted to Susan Reed, PWC Parliamentarian.

Volunteering is  essential for maintaining all of the programs offered here at Saint Paul’s.  Names are too numerous to mention, but take a minute and look at the school directory  and all of the committees.  None of these committees would be here without the support of  YOU.  Thank you  everyone for all of the time and energy you give, no matter how big or small.  THANK YOU.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 8th: 3rd grade Pot Luck
Feb. 15th: 7th grade Pot Luck (Postponed)
Feb. 11th:  Past Presidents/Alumni Luncheon
Feb. 20th: Presidents day NO SCHOOL
Feb. 27th: No SCHOOL Faculty In-service
Feb.25th –27th:  SPA Ski Trip

Have a great week!

Julie Chait

PWC President

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Parish News

St. Paul the Apostle Church

Scout Sunday January 29, 2006

Eagle Scout

Sean Zalunardo

Religious Emblem Recipients

Light of Christ Medal

2nd Grade

                                                   Christopher J.     Nick R.

                                                   Jack K.                Kellen S.

                                                   Joel K.                 Eric T.

                                                   Cade K.               Gary Hale Thronhill Wilson

                                                   Carter L.              Stefano W.

                                                   Graham M.

Parvuli Dei Medal

4th Grade
Robin C.

Corbett K.

Ryan O.

I Live My Faith Medal

 5th Grade

Kayla P.

Monica S.

Meredith W.

Scout Units

Cub Scout Pack 55

Brownie Girl Scout Troop 636

Brownie Girl Scout Troop 4

Brownie Girl Scout Troop 730

Brownie Scout Troop 1

Junior Scout Troop 910

Junior Scout Troop 540

Cadette Girl Scout Troop 482

Boy Scout Troop 55

Venture Crew 55

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PWC Funtion News

PWC NOMINATING COMMITTEE and BOARD NOMINATIONS

Sign up NOW to serve on the PWC Nominating Committee as a member of the SPA Community at large.  Additionally, nominations for all PWC Board positions for next school year are currently being accepted and we encourage you to self-nominate and/or exercise your right to nominate others.  Please fill out the form attached to the epistle, obtain the form from the round file by the Main Office, or call me!  The Nominating Committee will meet on Friday, March 3rd at 1:30 p.m.  All Nominating Committee  forms must be received at school no later than the morning of February 17tht. All Nomination Forms must be received by February 28th.   If you have any questions, please contact Susan Reed, PWC Parliamentarian.

 

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Ralphs Program

We have 39 participants so far - we need more!  All you need is a Ralphs Club card 4% of all monthly purchases up to $500 and 5% of purchases above $500 will go directly to the PWC.  Please see attached flyer and send your information right away!!  Thank you.

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Traffic Duty Assignments

For the month February 3rd Grade Parents:

   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 – Marissa Filoseta or Rosaleen Ostrick or Mary Ann McQueen

Thank you to Monica Fiello and Brigid Heaney for organizing traffic for the month of January!  Thank you, as well, to all of the fourth grade parents for your participation and diligence!

SANTA MONICA TRANSIT PARKWAY PROJECT:

From February 4-March 4 Century Park East at Santa Monica Boulevard and Veteran Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard will be closed for curb construction.  North/South traffic at both of these intersections will be closed during this period.  Please note and plan an alternate route!!!

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

February 5, 2006

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7

Job spoke, saying:
Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?
Are not his days those of hirelings?
He is a slave who longs for the shade,
a hireling who waits for his wages.
So I have been assigned months of misery,
and troubled nights have been allotted to me.
If in bed I say, “When shall I arise?”
then the night drags on;
I am filled with restlessness until the dawn.
My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle;
they come to an end without hope.
Remember that my life is like the wind;
I shall not see happiness again.

Reading II
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23

Brothers and sisters:
If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast,
for an obligation has been imposed on me,
and woe to me if I do not preach it!
If I do so willingly, I have a recompense,
but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
What then is my recompense?
That, when I preach,
I offer the gospel free of charge
so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

Although I am free in regard to all,
I have made myself a slave to all
so as to win over as many as possible.
To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak.
I have become all things to all, to save at least some.
All this I do for the sake of the gospel,
so that I too may have a share in it.

Gospel
Mk 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.
They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,
they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases,
and he drove out many demons,
not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn, he left
and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”
He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also.
For this purpose have I come.”
So he went into their synagogues,
preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

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Playgound Volunteer

PLAYGROUND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Help our coaches supervise our children during lunchtime recess! We need two parents each day. Questions? Contact Kathleen Felesina

KINDERGARTEN GRADE: 11:45-12:15
February

THIRD GRADE 12:10-12:40
February

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Hot Lunch Volunteer

Hot Lunch News
February Volunteers

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Fall Festival

Surf’s Up Saint Paul’s

Festival 2006

Grab your boogie board, surf board, rash guard and flip-flops and ride an “epic” Saint Paul’s wave right to Festival 2006 where “Surf’s Up!”

October 6,7 and 8, 2006

Mark your calendars!

Festival Committee:  Mary Ann McQueen, Marcie Newby, Julie Murphy, Janet Feeley, Katie Lewis, Nancy Cooper and Auction Chairs:  Molly Harrigan and Michelle Boydston

SHOWCASE YOUR SILENT AUCTION PROGRESSIVE EVENT!

 

Many of the events featured in the Progressive Section of our most recent All Star silent auction are scheduled in the upcoming months.  Sometimes words just can't explain the fun and camaraderie that is experienced at these parties. The silent auction committee would like to include a photo from these events along side next year's bid sheets for the same progressive items. 

 

As these events take place (or if you have already hosted your event, and have photos), could you please send a 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 developed photo that "tells it all" to Molly Harrigan's home (address in directory). 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Molly.

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SPA Golf Club News

ALMOST SOLD OUT!

SPA Golf Club

Registration for SPA Golf Club is open

FILLING UP FAST-SEND YOUR REGISTRATION IN NOW

Please request your Registration information packet via telephone
or email to Mark McDonald, see directory for numbers.

                 CLUB WILL SELL OUT-LIMITED TO FIRST 30 STUDENTS

First Match Monday April 3rd

Include your mailing address and a packet will be sent to you.

See you on the course!!

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