From the desk of Sister Stella
PWC President
School Information
PWC Function
Traffic Duty Assignments
Weekly Readings/Reflections
Summer School Information
Kindergarten Bake Sale

"Easter dawns...
we greet God's holy season,
seeking, senescing resurrection's rays.
They will fill our bones, our hearts, our spirits,
and spur us forward to newer days."

From the Desk of Sister Stella Maria, Principal:

A warm welcome back to school to our faculty, staff, students and parents. It is my hope that each of you enjoyed a glorious Easter where ever you celebrated. The Easter celebrations at St. Paul the Apostle Church starting on Holy Thursday and ending at the 11:30 Mass on Easter Sunday were without doubt magnificent. Thank you Paulist Fathers and all Liturigical ministers for your care and dedication in providing the very best for our community.

Over vacation updates:

                Mass of resurrection and reception celebrating the life of Mrs. Milam's
                Mom. Our sympathy, love, prayers to Mrs. Milam and family.
                Thank you Paulist Women's Club for your help and support.

                 Mass of resurrection and reception celebrating the life of Mr. Pendergest and his
                 burial at Veteran's Cemetery--- our love, prayers, sympathy to his wife Mary and
                  his sons Shane (high school) Jesse, (4th. Grade).
                 Thank you Paulist Women's club.

                 We also offer our sympathy and prayers to Claire Henning (Parish Staff).
                 Claire's sister died after a long illness during Holy Week.

                 The Stations of the Cross on Good Friday for children was inspirational.
                 Thank you to the many families who participated.
                 Chris Walker, thank you for your great sensitivity to the needs of children.

                 Welcome and congratulations to our newly baptized students: Andrew,
                 James, Lucas, and Sam---all fifth graders.

                 The Washington, D.C. / Williamsburg, VA Tour for students in Grades five and six  
                under the direction of Miss Ranie and Mrs. Gascou was a great success---more details later.

                 Many of our seventh and eight grade students spent several days and evenings at the
                 county science fare with Ms Beckett. All exciting details of this event will appear in our
                next hard copy of the Epistle.

Just a reminder to pay close attention to the calendar. May and June are very, very busy months. Check the Epistle each week for updates-- (the Tuesday after Memorial Day is NOT a late day).

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PWC President

Dear SPA Families,

We hope you all had a lovely Easter. Congratulations to our three fifth grade students newly confirmed at Easter Vigil. Welcome back faculty and students. Thank you to PWC Board Members who put on two funeral receptions last week. Your help was truly appreciated.

Second grade will hold their prayer service and special "Agape" potluck Thursday evening, April 22nd.

Kindergarten is hosting a Bake Sale Friday, April 23. The proceeds will go to the Leukemia Society.

Karen Knott
PWC President

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School Information

AUTOMATIC FACTS TUITION FOR 2004-2005

FACTSTuition sign-ups for the 2004-2005 school year is automatic. If you are currently enrolled in FACTS, your tuition payments for the next school year will be the same as this year and begin in June. IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE any bank information or personal payment choices, please contact Missy at (310) 474-1588 ext. 221 immediately. All paperwork must be in by the beginning of May for the June 5th deduction.

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CALENDAR UPDATES

THURSDAY -MAY 20TH SCHOOL IN SESSION 7:45am -3:05pm

MONDAY - MAY 24TH SCHOOL IN SESSION 10:15am - 3:05pm

TUESDAY - JUNE 1ST SCHOOL IN SESSION 7:45am - 3:15pm

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PWC Funtion News

IN-N-OUT BURGER DAY

In-N-Out Burger lunch trailer will come to SPA campus on Friday, May 7, 2004!
The sign up form went home on Monday, April 19th, with the oldest child. Students, faculty and parents are encouraged to sign up –this is a fundraiser for our school.Don’t miss out on this fun and popular event. The children don’t want to be leftout. The form must be returned by Wednesday, April 28, 2004 to the Hot Lunch Committee via the Black Bag. Extra order forms are available in the
form cubby at school. Questions? Call Columba In (in the SPA directory)

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Traffic Duty Assignments

April Traffic Duty Assignments (1st grade)

Everyone Please Remember:

    Children are not to accompany you to traffic duty.
    When doing the Selby Driveway Director position: please stop cars at driveway so that    you are blocking the driveway, this way children are protected from cars trying to enter the     driveway without your permission.

Sub List: K. Anderson, Freese, Scibelli, Kerrigan, Piechowski

PLEASE ARRIVE FOR TRAFFIC DUTY AT 7:20 FOR AM POSITION AND 2:40 FOR PM POSITION.

Thank you,
Teresa McDugald

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Weekly Readings/Reflections

READING I Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41

When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in
and made them stand before the Sanhedrin,
the high priest questioned them,
"We gave you strict orders, did we not,
to stop teaching in that name?
Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching
and want to bring this man's blood upon us."

But Peter and the apostles said in reply,
"We must obey God rather than men.
The God of our ancestors raised Jesus,
though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree.
God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior
to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.
We are witnesses of these things,
as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

The Sanhedrin ordered the apostles
to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.
So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin,
rejoicing that they had been found worthy
to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

READING II Revelation 5:11-14

I, John, looked and heard the voices of many angels
who surrounded the throne
and the living creatures and the elders.
They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice:
"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength,
honor and glory and blessing."

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth
and under the earth and in the sea,
everything in the universe, cry out:
"To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor, glory and might,
forever and ever."

The four living creatures answered, "Amen,"
and the elders fell down and worshiped.

GOSPEL John 21:1-19

At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.
He revealed himself in this way.
Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus,
Nathanael from Cana in Galilee,
Zebedee's sons, and two others of his disciples.
Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing."
They said to him, "We also will come with you."
So they went out and got into the boat,
but that night they caught nothing.

When it was already dawn, Jesus was standing on the shore;
but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.
Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?"
They answered him, "No."
So he said to them, "Cast the net over the right side of the boat
and you will find something."
So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in
because of the number of fish.

So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord."
When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord,
he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad,
and jumped into the sea.
The other disciples came in the boat,
for they were not far from shore, only about a hundred yards,
dragging the net with the fish.

When they climbed out on shore,
they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread.
Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish you just caught."
So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore
full of one hundred fifty-three large fish.
Even though there were so many, the net was not torn.
Jesus said to them, "Come, have breakfast."
And none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?"
because they realized it was the Lord.
Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them,
and in like manner the fish.
This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples
after being raised from the dead.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,
"Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?"
Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."
Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."

He then said to Simon Peter a second time,
"Simon, son of John, do you love me?"
Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."
Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep."

Jesus said to him the third time,
"Simon, son of John, do you love me?"
Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time,
"Do you love me?" and he said to him,
"Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."
Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

"Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger,
you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted;
but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands,
and someone else will dress you
and lead you where you do not want to go."
He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God.
And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."

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Summer School Information

SUMMER SCHOOL BRAG SHEET

Ms. Mary Kay Munroe--Did you know that Ms. Munroe has a degree from USC that makes her very qualified to teach a drama class among all the other subjects she teaches? Take advantage of this opportunity. She is multitalented.

Ms. Lydia Danielski--Did you know that before students leave school they say that SHE is their favorite teacher? You want to learn how to write and study. Her writing class and study skills class is a MUST for you. Just about any grade would benefit from these classes
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Ms. Henrietta Green--Did you know that she helps the other teachers learn about their computers? She loves science, taught it awhile ago and will teach it in a very interesting way now. A computer class or science class from her would be great.

Ms. Van Anderson--Did you know that her class, "I feel good, I look good and pass the peas, please" costs tons of money if you take a similar class from another program? If you send your child to Cotillion...this is the class for your child. It should be a MUST for every SPA Student!

Ms. Marcia Alessi--Did you know that Ms. Marcia is our domestic diva? She’s not cooking this year, but she is sewing up a storm? She loves to work with computers and is offering a great Basic Internet Research class. Don’t miss the opportunity of working with her this summer.

Ms. Ranie Lambe--Did you know that Ms. Ranie loves social studies and really wanted to teach it in summer school? This should prove a great treat for her present and future students. She also is teaching, Cooking ABC’s with the younger students whom she loves

.Ms. Lisa Gascou--Did you know that she is putting a new creative spin on her math review and practice for 5, 6, and 7? The Pet Shop sounds great! She is doing her popular Christmas in the summer class. She is also taking on a new venture in Cooking ABC’s with her partner teacher. This is too good to be true.

Coach Eddie and Coach Suizzo--Did you know that they have a great summer school program tailor-made for sports minded students. Who could say no to Volleyball, Basketball and all the other sports activities listed for this summer session?

Ms. Nora Masterson--Did you know that she is once again doing the Irish Dancing Class for boys and girls? She will teach the Story Time Fun class with special activities for strengthening auditory processing and listening skills. Lucky students that take that class. Once again she is working with her drama partner, Jennifer Newton, to do Kids Theater. She’s at the top of her game in all of these areas.

Senora Ali Furlan--Did you know that she is teaching 3 classes of Joy of Art this summer? Student’s love of art and the teacher make these classes fill up faster than you can say Summer School.

Senora Karin Miranda --Saben que? She is our resident Spanish Teacher this summer for Spanish I and II. She will assist Senora Furlan during third period Joy of Art.

Mrs. Maria Feeney--Did you know that Maria has graciously accepted to teach students in reading? Her classes are very popular this summer and they have filled to capacity very quickly.

Ms. Sue Bj--Did you know that Sue is a legend around SPA? We just won’t let her out of Kindergarten. She is very valuable to us and her wee students that are beginning their adventure at St. Paul’s.

Ms. Jennifer Newton--Did you know that she is our other excellent Kindergarten teacher? Once again she is teaching her ever poplar class Animals, Animals. She also team-teaches the famous Kids Production Class. The show must go on...break a leg!

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Kindergarten Bake Sale

COMING THIS FRIDAY
APRIL 23rd
KINDERGARTEN BAKE SALE

Please bring your $$$$ and support our worthy cause.
All proceeds go to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
TEAM IN TRAINING. We are working to help our own Quinten who is being treated for leukemia.

We need YOU to help us!

Anyone who would like to make a tax deductible donation to this cause may do so by writing a check to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please direct your donations to Kindergarten via the black bag.

 

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