Thursday, November 4, 2010
November 2010
Bishop Amat High School
Sat., Dec. 11 @ 8:00.m.
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders welcome!
Questions can be emailed to Miss Feld!
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We raised $52,000 for our school at Harvest Festival!
Friday 11/5
Parent Education Class
8:15-9:15
Sat 11/6
Football Playoffs begin
Day Light Savings - Turn Your Clocks Back
Sun 11/7
Mass Rite of Enrollment for 2nd Grade
10:00am
Welcome to the Parish gathering at the Bertrand home. Details in the Church Bulletin.
Mrs. Harabedian's Birthday
Thurs 11/11 - No School
Fri 11/12 - No School
Sat 11/13 - Girls Scout Meeting
Football Sweet Sixteen Playoffs - Bishop Amat
Sun 11/14 - La Salle Open House
Fri 11/19 - Hot Dog Lunch for HCA
Parent Education Class - Ms. Wong - Art Room - 8:15
Sat 11/20 - Speech and Debate Tournament - At St. Rita - 9:00-1:30
Tues 11/23 - Trimester Ends
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 2010
School Hours 7:55- 3:00
Important Dates
9/8~ Wednesday
PTO Board Meeting 7:00
9/9 ~Thursday
Thursday Dismissal 1:45
PTO General Mtg. 7:00 P.M.
Call to reserve childcare
Magazine Drive Assembly
School Mass 8:00 a.m.
Back to School Night West Campus
5:30 p.m. Math/Science
6:00 p.m. Grades 4-6
6:30 p.m. Grades 7-8
9/15 Wednesday
Back to School Night East Campus
5:30 p.m. Schedule TBA
9/17 Friday
Photo Day in Dress Uniform
9/19 Sunday
Catechetical Sunday 10:00
9/20 Monday
ITBS Cog/AT Testing Begins
9/24 Friday
From the Principal
I guess it’s official. Summer vacation is over.
I hope that all of you had a terrific one with your families.
While you were away, we were busy improving our great school.
We purchased new California Standards aligned social studies and science books. Our computer lab has been upgraded with 20 new computers, which led to the completion of the west campus library as a multimedia room. It is now an alternate computer lab, music room and classroom.
All of this was made possible by your support of the PTO fundraisers, Scrip and countless hours of volunteering.
Our goal of installing Interactive Whiteboards in the classrooms is becoming a reality due to the generosity of anonymous donors who inspired others to throw into the kitty. We need $54,000.00 for 8 classrooms. We are at $45,000.00 as of today! It is incredible that in just a week, we received so much support! Many of you have pledged donations upon your return to school. We are almost there!
It is an honor for me to serve you and your beautiful children again this year as the school principal. We are blessed with highly professional teachers who believe in our mission to partner with you in developing faith-based individuals who are prepared for the future.
Monsignor Krekelberg generously donated one of his own masterpieces of art to the TASTE Of SIERRA MADRE event this Saturday!
Magazine Drive
Magnet Book Turn in Day Monday, Sept. 13
Weepul turn-in Days Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 14-28
We receive 50% Profit of all Sales
SCRIP - SCRIP - SCRIP!
∗ Start the habit now of buying your scrip before you do your grocery shopping.
Make it a routine!
∗ Think ahead, and keep a supply of gas cards on hand for whenever
it’s time to fill up the tank.
∗ Anticipate gift giving and stop at the scrip desk or send in an order.
Easy Money from Fresh and Easy Market
September 15 - December 31, 2010. Every $20.00 spent at Fresh and Easy will generate a $1.00 back to our school.
Save your receipts and turn them into the school office.
Do the math, $200.00 of groceries results in $10.00 back to our school. Multiply that by our 200 families over 3 months. It is worth the effort.
Tell your family and friends and Bring us Receipts!
Community Events
“Taste of Sierra Madre”- to benefit Rotoplast Surgery and the arts for Sierra Madre youth. Visit our booth for a cool glass of lemonade. Tickets online www.ATasteofSierraMadre.com or at Savor the Flavor, Best Buy Drugs, The Bottle Shop and Belle’s Nest
Schedule of Events:
9:00 – 1:00 Tour of Coolest Kitchens
10:00 Opening Ceremony Kersting Court
11:30-2:00 Food Court featuring local restaurants
Noon Art and Essay Awards
Police and Fire Dept. Chili Cook-off
12:30 Chocolate Truffle Demonstration
Live Music and Entertainment All Day
9/11 Saturday Memorial Park
Family Preparedness Festival 9-3
“File of Life” packets free
Learn how to prepare for unexpected disasters.
City General Plan
The City of Sierra Madre is looking for volunteers to participate in updating the General Plan: the document that defines what our city will look like and how it will be economically managed and developed over a long period of time. The General Plan guides the policy-making of city government.
If you are interested, please submit your application to City Hall right away.
Four additional members will be added to the committee at the September 28th meeting.
Sierra Madre Volunteers Needed Contact: dalcorn@cityofsierramadre.com or City Hall at 626-355-7135.
Safety First for Our Students
Every year a large number of safety rules are frequently broken daily. The PTO board has been given the approval to add 1 additional safety hour per violation to the offending family’s regular 4 hr/child annual requirement. Please refrain from:
· Getting backpacks or other materials out of the trunk while in car line.
· exiting a car from the driver’s side
· dropping off, picking up students or parking in the RED ZONES
· dropping off, picking up or parking in the driveway between PAC Hall and the Church
· double parking in front of church to drop off your child on mass days (Church driveway as well).
· left turn onto Olive during drop-off or pick-up times.
· jaywalking, use the cross walks.
· throwing lunches or PE clothes over the fence, take them into the office.
· cell phone usage while in the car line or when you are on safety duty
· Ignoring the requests of the safety personnel (i.e.: not moving your car along the line or stopping intentionally in the cross walk)
Service Opportunities
Parents needed to help Mrs. Landis with the Magazine Drive on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
Harvest Fest is October 24th – sign up in the school office for your fundraising hours.
Back to School Night at the Fresh and Easy Store on Wednesday October 6th from 4:00-8:00 -Five Volunteers to help Mrs. Kay.
Welcome to Carolyn Wong our new school counselor.
Meet her at our first PTO meeting, Thursday, September 9th. 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker Kathleen Fitzgerald, MFT. will once again open our meeting with a relevant parenting topic. This is a mandatory meeting for all parents but most importantly you will receive a lot of information regarding the school year.
St. Philip the Apostle school (Hill Avenue in Pasadena)
is showing the documentary
Race to Nowhere
A powerful film about the pressure on our children to succeed
and their stolen childhood
September 30th 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Tickets $10.00 in advance. $15.00 at the door
PurchaseTickets: www .racetonowhere.com
First Trimester Virtue
Faithfulness
“Happy are those who have not seen, yet still believe.” ~John 20:29
We guide our students to continue to put their faith into action by bringing the Gospel spirit into every aspect of their lives as Christ Centered Individuals. (SLE1)
L.E.A.P.S.
We are very excited to offer some new classes this year.
Our new schedule on Thursday 1:45 dismissal has given us the opportunity to add some additional classes.
Please send in your L.E.A.P.S Forms as soon as possible classes are on a first come first serve basis, class sizes are limited.
Thank you Jeff Barber for the electrical work on our west field over the summer. And thank you for offering to expand the electrical outlets in the west campus multimedia room.
One more thank you to Gil Lazo, Lauro Sanchez and Pepe for the terrific remodeling job in the west library (multimedia room).
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 1, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR EIGHTH GRADE
GRADUATES
Landry Assinesi: St. Joseph's, Consistent Effort Award
Joaquin Barlow: La Salle, Science Award, Art Award
Michelle Basham: La Salle, Robert Burns Award, Girl of the Year
Kacey Benson: FSHA
Jennifer Brady: La Salle, Bible Award
Eric Carbone: Loyola
Alexander Cargal: St. Francis, Writing Award
Michael Cevallos: La Salle
David Chambers: La Salle
Laura Ellis: FSHA
Fiona Eustace: La Salle
Grant Gonzalez: St. Francis
Natalie Grohs: La Salle, Most Improved Award
Robert Hoffman: La Salle
William Hurtado: St. Francis, Leadership and Service,
Principal's Award for Excellence,
Joseph Ingram: St. Francis
Jacob Johnson: St. Francis, Boy of the Year,
Msgr. Gara Scholarship Award: 2nd Honors Social Studies Award,
Stephen Krause: St. Francis
Stuart Love: Loyola, Algebra I Award, Bible Award, Msgr. Gara Scholarship Award: 3rd Honors
Christopher Nofal: St. Francis,Msgr. Gara Scholarship Award: 1st Honors
Griffin O’Brien: St. Francis
Joseph O’Neill: St. Francis, Robert Burns Award
Ryan Patrick: La Salle, St. Francis Award
Christopher Perez: St. Francis, Service Award
Grant Reardon: Arroyo Pacific Academy
Zachary Rose: La Salle, Religion Award
Madeline Salazar: La Salle, Art Award, Theresa Delgatto-Coppi Award
Nicholas Sanchez: St. Francis
Angelica Taylor: La Salle
Conor Williams: La Salle
The last week of school has come at lightening speed! The graduation was beautiful and my thanks to
Ms. Carnighan and Ms. Cambonga for taking over as I attended my son’s graduation. I have so many to thank for the blessings we have shared this past year through the hard work and caring hands of the many parents and staff. And so in groups I extend to you my most heartfelt appreciation.
The PTO Board – Wow beyond our expectations!
The Consultative Board Members and Marketing Team
The Welcoming Committee
Our Community Garden Ladies
Our Championship Athletics
The Speech, Debate, Drama Crew
Our Music and Band
The Father Daughter Dance Committee
The Room Mothers
The Wonderful Teachers and Staff who won’t settle for mediocrity and set the bar high for others
And that is the Value of a Catholic Education. It cannot be replicated in any other school system. It cannot be given a true price tag because it gains value with every year. Your financial sacrifice today will multiply beyond your expectations. I am speaking from personal experience and I guarantee that your children will be prepared for high school and beyond, spiritually, academically and physically. Our graduates hold a long list of accomplishments, too many to list here, but next year I plan on highlighting the successes of our alumi.
For now, congratulations to Kevin and Laurel Kuhn who both received Scholar-Athlete Scholarships this year in the PAC 10 (Laurel) and Big West (Kevin.)
“Children’s Smiles
Art Show in Kersting Court
September 11, 2010
All Artwork is due by July 30th along with a $5.00 donation.
Our Goals is 100% St. Rita Student Participation for this International Christian Service Project and Community Event. All participants will receive a special certificate of recognition.
Rotaplast is Saving Smiles and Changing Lives Around the World http://www.rotaplast.org
Rotaplast International is a non-profit, humanitarian organization founded in 1992 as a world community service project of the Rotary Club of San Francisco. Recognized by Charity Navigator as a 4 star charity, Rotaplast is committed to changing lives through reconstructive surgery and has performed over 13,000 surgeries in countries around the world.
Please encourage your children to participate in this event. Our student council will have a booth in Kersting Court during the exhibit. It is important that we show the community that we are committed to serving others throughout the world.
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Attention 6th 7th and 8th grade students:
Calling all Musicians for the Teen-Choir,
to sing and/or perform at the 5:30 Saturday evening Mass,
once a month starting in September.
If you would like to join us, contact Paul mm@st-rita.org (626) 201-1588
Awards Night
Track & Sports
On Wednesday June 2, we honored the 100 plus athletes who finished the track season as well as the inaugural members of our first cross-country team. Each athlete received a medallion for his/her efforts. Varsity Athletes also qualify for additional awards. The B Girls also received a trophy for their CYO Championship. Madeline Salazar, William Hurtado, and Jacob Johnson received “Coach’s Awards” Trophies for excellence during the season. Michelle Basham and Alex Cargal were named MVP’s for their respective teams.
On the following evening, we honored the members of the football, volleyball and basketball teams. Again all participants were awarded medallions for their sports. In football, Stephen Krause and Grant Gonzalez were singled out as MVP’s, while Nick Sanchez, Eric Carbone and JT Ingram earned Coach’s Award Trophies.
In volleyball, the Coach’s awards went to Zach Rose, Clyde Johnson, Madison Hernandez-Barber and Jenny Brady. MVP trophies were awarded to Conor Williams and Sophia Coffey. Basketball “Coach’s Awards” were earned by Sophia Coffey, Laura Ellis and Chris Nofal. Jenny Brady received a “Highest Scorer” trophy, while the Most Valuable Player” trophy was picked up by Landry Assinesi.
For the year, Eric Carbone and Kayla Rix were named as winners of the Sportsmanship Trophies. Stephen Krause and Grant Gonzalez were co-“Most Valuable Players” for the year. The “Athlete of the Year” honor was shared by Alex Cargal and Conor Williams.
Congratulations to all the athletes for a fine year. Thanks also to our wonderful parents for driving, scorekeeping and cheering. A special thanks goes out to our football and basketball tournament volunteers as well as to the “St. Rita Army” that volunteered at the “Raider Relays”.
On a personal note, thank you for the generous gift. It has already gone toward new patio furniture that will be frequently occupied this Summer.
Mr. Davies
Track and Sports DVD’s forms are in the office. Ms. Feld is willing to make copies of the Track and Sports DVD’S as they are ordered if time permits. If you wish to order please do
so as soon a possible.
P.E. News
First of all I would like to thank the wonderful donor of the East Campus Field!!! All the children are having such a blast using it and I am very happy to report that the casualty numbers are lessening by the week. It has a been such a fun and exciting year!
The Kindergarten class learned a lot of new games and exercises this year. Keep working on your skipping.
The first graders are professionals at kick ball and had fun participating in PE across the street on the West Campus.
The Second Graders loved, loved, loved pretty much everything but Prison Ball and Soccer would have to be their favorites. As a class they are very thoughtful, helpful and it was so much fun this year.
The Third Grade.... what can I say... They have developed so much over the past year! They always keep me laughing and definitely on my toes. They are all willing to help me and constantly filled with energy and never at a loss for words... They are going to do just fine making the adjustment to the West Campus! I can't wait to see this class play sports in a couple of years!!! We had so much fun playing Knock Out, Relay's, Kick Ball, Soccer, Dodge Ball, Wiffle Ball and their favorite Capture the Flag. I will miss them all very much and I wish them luck!
Thank you to Mrs. Gohrick for making a few guest appearances and helping me out. Also, thank you to all the teachers and the classes who sometimes had to hear us when we were going from one place to another.
I wish the Class of 2010 all the best of luck and please keep in touch with your Alma Mater! Remember to stay true to yourself and if you ever get lost along the way your always have a home here at St. Rita's!!! Behave and have a great summer.... :)
Have a great summer and I will see you next fall!
Miss. Bertollini
MUSIC~CHOIR A note from Mr. Augustynski
Dear Students and Parents:
I write and foremost to thank you for the wonderful school year 2009-2010 we have enjoyed together. Again history has proven that music has been an integral part of human experience. It satisfies basic needs and expresses deep feelings in unique and powerful ways. I have a unique opportunity to teach important musical concept and techniques while preparing the many liturgical celebration throughout the school year.
You have sung beautifully throughout the school year. Our instrumental (Recorders and Keyboards) classes extends musical experience and understanding beyond the use of the voice. It provides a vehicle for developing skills and for personal involvement. St. Rita’s
School Band (guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, percussion instrument and vocals) provided opportunities for investigation and experimentation with different instruments.
Next season will be equally rewarding! Here are just some of the next year’s highlights.
• St. Rita’s School Choir debut performance at the Cathedral in Los Angeles on October 27, 2010
• Annual Christmas Concert in December
• Spring Concert in May
• Liturgies and prayer services throughout the school year
In closing, I thank each student for their hard work and their beautiful singing and playing. And a tremendous thank you to student parents for making this experience possible for your child.
I look forward to working with you all next year.
Musically in Christ,
Joseph Augustynski
Thank you, dear God,
for all that you have given us,
for the opportunity to learn
and share our lives with
the people of this school community.
When our lives become hectic and stressful,
may we be comforted by our faith,
our friendships, and our families.
When we leave this school,
may our memories be of people,
of love, of faith.
Amen
We would like to say good~bye to the
following families and wish them well.
We hope you stop by for a visit!
The Assinesi Family
The Barlow Family
The Carbone Family
The Cevallos Family
The Chambers Family
The Ellis Family
The Grohs Family
The Hoffman Family
The Ingram Family
The Curtis Johnson Family
The Krause Family
The Reardon Family
The Salazar Family
Dear St. Rita Friends,
It has been on our hearts to make sure that all of you know how grateful we are for your support when our daughter, Agna, passed away this past July. Your outpouring of love and generosity deeply touched us and is still carrying us through a very difficult time. In fact, knowing that we are part of such a supportive community is a great comfort in itself.
Thank you for checking in with us over this past year to see how we are doing and for keeping us in your prayers. You remain in our prayers and we ask Agna to pray for you, too. We are sure that she and our Patroness, St. Rita, will obtain many blessings for you.
Thank you, thank you,
John, Christine, Trinity, Olivia, Joseph, Gregory, Timothy, Jenna, and Lauren O’Neill
A Page From The Library
I have enjoyed seeing all the 1st thru 7th grade classes in the library this year! It is a pleasure to help students choose “just the right” book when they ask for help. Whether it’s for their “1000 pages,” a specific type of book for a report or project or just the next book in their favorite series.
Our School Library will be all fresh and ready next school year with lots of new books thanks to the generous donations from families, our scholastic book fair, and other individuals and organizations. Don’t forget us over the summer should you come across some books you’re ready to purge. Our school library is always happy to accept any donations.
There are many fun ways to keep your kids reading over the summer. All the public libraries have summer reading programs with items they can earn after reading so many pages or books. Borders is having their “Double Dog Dare” Summer Reading Challenge for all kids 12 and under. They read 10 books and get to pick out a free one from a selection. Some kids already have forms I have given them or you may download one along with more information directly from the Borders website.
I look forward to seeing the students again in September!
Have a fun-filled summer and Happy Reading!
Mrs. Alvarado
VIRTUS
New training content is available at http://www.virtus.org
Tuesday, June 1
School Mass Please arrive at 7:45
9am Trip to Knotts Berry Farm
Kidz Club and Altar Servers
Wednesday, June 2
Track Awards Night 6:00 O’Malley Hall
Thursday, June 3
Hot Lunch Roma Pasta
Sports Awards Night 6:00 O’Malley Hall
Friday, June 4
7:00 pm Drama Club presents:
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior
Saturday, June 5
7:00 pm Drama Club presents:
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior
Sunday, June 6
Father Richard’s Investiture to Monsignor by Bishop Zavala at the noon Mass followed by a
reception in O'Malley Hall
5:00 pm Drama Club presents:
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Junior
Monday, June 7
Disneyland Trip for the 8th grade
Tuesday, June, 8
School Mass Please arrive at 7:45
Friday, June 11 Noon Dismissal
Graduation Day
Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Awarding of Diplomas 6:30 p.m. Grad Party 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June, 15
School Mass Please arrive at 7:45
Thursday, June 17
Hot Lunch Picnic Day
Friday, June 18
Noon Dismissal Last Day of School
ALL FAMILIES MUST SIGN UP FOR F.A.C.T.S
TUITION MANAGEMENT BY JUNE 15TH WWW.St-ritaschool.org
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CHEERS~TO MY WONDERFUL
ST RITA SCHOOL STAFF, TEACHERS AIDES, AND ADMINISTRATORS,
BOARD MEMBERS, AND PTO!
It has been a wonderful year for Saint Rita Elementary School, and I have each of you to thank for it. It has been a year of advancement and development--and overall a year of a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication. You have laid the foundation for a solid accreditation process and I am confident that all of your efforts will pay off big time for the academic year ahead. The TUESDAY LITURGIES have been a total joy to me this year, and something always to look forward to throughout the year. Please know that this Pastor has a full and grateful heart for all that you are and have done!!
Msgr. Richard
JUNE 6TH at the noon Mass
Bishop Zavala will celebrate the investiture of Msgr. Richard Krekelberg ~It also happens to be Msgr. Richard’s Birthday
A reception will follow in O’Malley Hall.
All families and children are welcome.
One Hundred Years From Now...
It won't matter
What kind of car I drove
What kind of house I lived in
How much money I had in the bank
Nor what my cloths looked like
But~The world may be a little better
Because, I was important In the life of a child.
Welcome
JACK GREGORY JUKIC
arrival May 28, 2010
at 7:07 AM
A Happy Healthy Baby Boy!
8 and 1/2 Pounds
Friday's child is loving and giving~Mother Goose
Kindergarten News
We are so proud of our kiddos and of how well they have done this year! They have come so far in
reading, phonics, spelling, math, social studies and religion. They just love to learn!
Our kiddos are really enjoying the new St. Rita Garden, lovingly sponsored by the Cloer and Nardoni families. We plant, weed, learn about the growing process, dig in the dirt and have fun!
Our thanks to the parents who joined us for our recent field trip to "Tree People". We learned a lot about growing things and ecology on our "eco-tour" and had a great time!
Our annual Kindergarten Pajama Party was the highlight of the year! We made a number of fun crafts, munched popcorn, watched movies, played games and had a pinata! Thanks so much to everyone who helped with the food, paper goods and pinata. The kiddos loved it all!
We are busy planning and practicing for our upcoming class play, "Scat the Cat". We are looking forward to our performances, as we learn that God made us all special.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our parents for their support, assistance and generous contributions to our many projects and activities. We can't thank you enough. Mrs.Froio and Mrs.Ludecke
were our amazing room moms this year. Our deepest thanks go to these truly kind, thoughtful,
generous and organized women, who consistently went above and beyond the call for the class and for me.
We hope that you have a joyful, safe, relaxing and restful vacation with your families. May God bless and be with you all. Keep reading, keep playing, keep praying, and have lots of fun!
God Bless. Lots of Love,
Mrs. Davies & Mrs. Braxton
First Grade News
“May is here, almost June, summer summer, coming soon!” That is the first line from one of the poems featured in our First Grade Poetry Festival in May. All of the first graders memorized and recited poems in front of an audience filled with proud parents, grandparents, friends and relatives. This event is a highlight of the first grade year, and is certainly an occasion which showcases just how much these children have grown in the past ten months!
The first graders are poised and confident, and ready to take the stairs up to second grade. It’s been a year of many triumphs across the curriculum. This class is a group of readers and writers! They groan when I say silent reading time is over, and they all clamber to stand in front of the class and read their journal stories aloud. They’ve learned to tell time, count money, read graphs and identify fractions. They can tell you the three body parts of an insect, and the functions of the different plant parts. They love looking at maps, and can tell you who our neighbors to the north and south are.
The end of a school year is always bittersweet. Sure, we’re ready for a break, but it’s hard to say goodbye to the group we’ve become so close to. Good luck to the students in the years ahead, and thank you to the parents for all your support and participation. Have a wonderful summer!
Love, Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Kuehfuss
Second Grade News
The Second grade can’t
believe
Our school year has flown
We learned a great deal of things-
Our minds have certainly grown!
In Religion, we learned of love,
Of forgiveness God wants to teach us.
We couldn’t wait get dressed up
And finally receive Jesus.
From addition to perimeter
To times tables in math,
In Social Studies we sent
Our flat travelers on an American path!
In science, we experimented –
It was never a bore.
From the human body to planets
We even built a huge dinosaur!
From essays to poems
Our great writing has been displayed.
We’re almost ready to move on
To the adventure of third grade!
It’s hard to believe that our
Days in Second are numbered,
Though we’re certainly ready
To get on with our summer!
~Mrs. Cash
Third Grade
Newsflash~
WOW!!! Another year has come and gone. Time surely flies when you’re having a blast or if you’re a busy little chickadee in the 3rd grade. As the 2009-2010 year comes to a close, the students and I can reflect upon the past ten months with great fervor. Throughout the year, the students have been busy with...field trips, learning cursive writing, creating & editing complete 6 sentence paragraphs, learning responsibility & accountability, living the SLEs on a weekly & daily basis, book report projects, spending quality time with our 6th grade buddies, philanthropy projects, mastering our multiplication tables, leading school masses, loving music with Mr. Augustynsky, creating Native American tribes, incubating chickens, learning about the English settlers/Pioneer living, hiking through Bailey Canyon, exploring JPL on a private tour, taking pleasure in reading through literature studies with Charlotte’s Web and Little House on the Prairie- On the Banks of Plum Creek, and the list goes on and on. This past spring, we had another successful Open House, where the children were proud to show off their outstanding work & efforts to all of our parents and visitors. The chicken experiment was such a memorable one for our class and we were proud to finally hatch 8 chicks, yet only 4 survived. All in all, learning is always exciting and an adventure in our class!!!
This year has been VERY MEMORABLE! The kiddos and have gone above and beyond their calls of duty as students, especially with our cards throughout the year and our Memorial Day bake sale in May for our American heroes.
Each student is very special and has been putting their God given talents to great use throughout this past year. They have shown great growth and I am so very proud of every student for their accomplishments. Thank you third graders for a wonderful year of laughs, projects, learning, fun, and memories. All of you are very special and will do exceptionally well on the West Campus. May God always watch over you and keep you in His care. Please remember to visit the East Campus and our beloved guinea pig, Henry. Good luck to the Graduating Class of 2010 and may the St. Rita family enjoy a much deserved summer vacation.
God Bless, Ms. Cambonga & Mrs. Staggs
Fifth Grade News
The school year has zoomed by! It has been a great year full of learning and fun. Thank You Mrs. Horn for your help in our classroom. The spirit, energy, and the excitement that you brought to the classroom were amazing. Thank you, parents, for supporting our class and school and encouraging your child all year long. Thank you secretaries Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Kay, the bus drivers who took us on our field trips, and the hot lunch helpers and cooks, who kept us all safe, informed, on time, and well fed. Finally, thank you 5th grade students. You gave your best efforts. You grew in so many ways. Have a great summer, and I look forward to seeing you all in the next school year.
Sincerely, Mrs. Maryann Griffin
Seventh Grade News
Thank Heaven for Little Boys!
The seventh grade would like to Congratulate, Mr. & Mrs. Jukic, and Big Sister, Emily on their new arrival Jack Gregory Jukic!
The 7th graders have been busy learning about the continent of Africa in History. Many students researched and prepared various food dishes from the different countries in Africa, and presented them for tasting on International Day. There was a wide assortment of flavors, and they were all delicious! Now they are 'traveling' through China, Feudal Europe, and Japan with their new History teacher, Mrs. Holman, who is bringing it all to life! It is a busy time at St. Rita as we look forward to the Altar Servers annual field trip to Knott's Berry Farm and next week, the 7th grade will take part in a long-standing St. Rita tradition -- serving the 8th graders and their families at their graduation breakfast in O'Malley Hall. They are looking forward to being the leaders of the school when the 8th graders graduate.
It's been a wonderful year!!! Mrs. Usle
Congratulations
8th Grade Graduates
The 8th grade is looking forward to one thing: Graduation on June 11th. However, before we reach that date, let's take a look at their many accomplishments. The have recently "won" the Civil War, mastered the art of analyzing a literary piece, beautifully written their "This I Believe" statements (and entered the contest to be heard on the radio as well), and made their mark in the ground at the new community garden. Just this week, they have become "doctors" ready to diagnose patients in O'Malley Hall this coming Friday. Although the 8th graders will gladly leave behind the many assignments Ms. Carnighan has been piling upon them in the last few weeks, they will miss their friendly second grade buddies, the daily agenda, and their classmates they have grown up with at St. Rita's. These last four days of "real school," as they call it, will go by too fast. On the agenda for next week: Disneyland, Class Retreat, Pool Party and finally...Graduation!
Love, Ms. Carnighan
Congratulations
8th Grade Graduates
The 8th grade is looking forward to one thing: Graduation on June 11th. However, before we reach that date, let's take a look at their many accomplishments. The have recently "won" the Civil War, mastered the art of analyzing a literary piece, beautifully written their "This I Believe" statements (and entered the contest to be heard on the radio as well), and made their mark in the ground at the new community garden. Just this week, they have become "doctors" ready to diagnose patients in O'Malley Hall this coming Friday. Although the 8th graders will gladly leave behind the many assignments Ms. Carnighan has been piling upon them in the last few weeks, they will miss their friendly second grade buddies, the daily agenda, and their classmates they have grown up with at St. Rita's. These last four days of "real school," as they call it, will go by too fast. On the agenda for next week: Disneyland, Class Retreat, Pool Party and finally...Graduation!
Love, Ms. Carnighan
SPORTS CYO DINNER Capping off a successful year, 7 of our students were honored at Dodger Stadium for different achievements. CYO selects players from teams that make it to the final eight for its All-CYO Teams. They selected Landry Assinesi, Stephen Krause and Grant Gonzalez to the All-CYO football team. Natalie O’Brien re ceived an award for her record in the B Girls CYO Cross Country Meet. Grant Gonzalez, William Hurtado, Conor Williams and Alex Cargal received trophies for their new 1600 meter relay record. Sarah Troescher rounded out the awardees by hauling in three plaques for her CYO records in the long jump, 200 meters and the 400 meters. She is also the holder of the 100 meter record. This week, we will honor all track and cross country runners on Wednesday night in O’Malley Hall beginning at 6:00 pm. On Thursday night, we will honor the athletes who completed all other sports, also at 6:00 pm.
On Saturday we will attempt to make our beach trip a reality. The lat trip ended in a sand blizzard.
The student council
We've had an amazing year full of activities. A the beginning of the year, we attended a leadership workshop with other schools where we learned how to work together and be leaders. We held a spirit week which included a macaroni knockdown, pep rallies and a dodge ball tournament. We held various fundraisers for HCA throughout the year. William Hurtado and Joaquin Barlow directed two successful junior high socials. We had popsicle and bake sales which were well supported. Kacey Benson held a successful blanket drive. We recently sponsored a St. Anthony's food drive. We collected a tremendous amount of food. The people at St. Anthony's couldn't have been happier. For our last project, student council will be donating nine rose bushes to the new St. Rita meadow in honor of each grade. On behalf of student council we would like to thank you all for your support through out the year. Thank you Ms. Carnighan and Mrs. Harabedian for giving us these opportunities .~ Fiona Eustace
Computer Lab
This year in the computer lab we have been very busy. With the implementation of Rosetta Stone, the lab has been constantly buzzing with the Spanish language. Along with Spanish, we have completed Powerpoint presentations, created businesses, written stories, created maps and much more! I thank all of the parents for your support of technology and the students for their excitement about learning on the computer. I am looking forward to having more fun in the computer lab next year with new computers and ENO boards and it is all thanks to you! Have an amazing summer! Miss Rian Feld
“Remember, Reflect, Honor… All Gave Some…Some Gave All”
Thank you so very much St. Rita families and students for supporting the 3rd Grade's Memorial Day bake sale last week. The bake sale was a huge success, as we collected donations totaling $462.50!!! The baked goodies were a HUGE HIT and many students were looking for more! Thank you for your support of this great cause, as we couldn't have done it without your love. A care package comprised of our generous donation, artwork and America poems were sent on Thursday to the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center/Hospital in Loma Linda, CA. Thank you!!! Love, Grade 3
Update: Summer Session
"Unfortunately, our summer sessions for grades K-3 and computer classes have been canceled, due to low student enrollment. This also includes the Kidz Club daycare for the summer. The sessions for incoming 4th-5th graders and Mr. Lodolo's Math course for grades 6-8 is still open for enrollment. If you are still interested in Mr. Augustynski's music sessions, please notify him directly. All registrations for the above mentioned courses are due as soon as possible and all other monies will be returned/reimbursed. Thank you and have a safe summer! We hope to have a full and exciting summer session offered again in Summer 2011.
Blessings~ Ms. Cambonga
L.E.A.P.S.~ Learning, Enrichment, Arts, Performance, and Science
We would like to extend our gratitude to all the teachers who so generously gave of their time to our L.E.A.P.S. Program. Their dedication to the enrichment of our students is such a wonderful gift. Our students have had the opportunity to participate in so many different classes.
~Acrylic Mini masters, Pastels, Watercolors with Mrs. Love~
~Baton and Cheer with Ms. Yolanda
~ Chess Club with Coach Jeff
~ Fashion Design and American Girl Doll Clothing with Ms. Lindsay
~ Homework-Helper with Mrs. Griffin and the Girls from Alverno.
~Knitting with Mrs. Landis
~Keyboarding with Mr. Augustynski,
~Sculpey Clay, and Cooking with Ms. Feld
~ Math Magic, Science Magic, Mystifying Magic with Mr. Postelnik.
Art 2009-2010
Well, it’s that time of year again. Get ready to break out the sunscreen and head for the beach! Before heading out, I just wanted to say that it has been an amazing year for art. The new location in Pac Hall has been fantastic. It has allowed the students to use the space more like an art studio. With the kitchen sink so nearby, the students had many opportunities to paint and use media that in the classroom would be too messy. The art show in March was a huge success. The artwork drew in quite the crowd. Congratulations to all the artists of St. Rita!
See you in September, Mrs. Horn
Library~ Need Hours?
Are you short volunteer School Hours?
We could use your help in the library.
Can you Spare a few hours to come and help?
Can you do some typing at home?
Thank you
E-mail Mrs Alvarado @A.JeriAnn@verizon.net
Double you Scrip $$$ By purchasing the following items...
Coldstone Ice Cream $10.00
Ninewest Shoes $25.00
Papa John Pizza $10.00
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory $10.00
SUMMERTIME! SCRIP HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR SUMMERTIME FUN!!!
AMC CARDS AND TICKETS~ MOVIES
TAYLORS MEATS~ PERFECT FOR A BBQ ON THE GRILL
GAS CARDS~ FOR YOUR ROAD TRIPS TO THE BEACH
I-TUNES MUSIC ~ NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR WALKS AND HIKING
MUCH MUCH MORE..................Don’t forget to pick up those last minute gifts before summer for Graduates, Father’s Day, Birthday’s... Be Sure to stock up on Grocery and Gas Scrip for the summer.
Remember: July 1st credit goes for next years scrip.
I will see you in the office and after the 12:00 Mass on Sunday’s.
Christian Service Opportunity~ Attention All Students:
The British Home in California , 647 Manzanita Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca (626) 355-7240
is looking for volunteers to help with their June Faire.
Please contact Marlene A. Rainen. 355-7240