Dear SAP School Families,
We are still in Easter Season…Jesus is truly risen! God has given us so many graces, and for that we are grateful! Easter lasts 50 days, and ends on Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of our church!
Our 7th and 8th graders had a spectacular time in Washington, DC last week. This trip through the company WorldStrides, occurs every 2 years. Special thanks to Veronica Patel for coordinating our trip! Many thanks to Mr. Richardson, Ms. Gomez, and Mrs. Rubalcava and all our volunteer parent chaperones who attended the trip with me. We are grateful to Mr. Reyes for leading our school in my absence.
Last week on 4/10, our All School Marian Consecration began. It continues through May 12, and culminates on May 13 with May Crowning led by our 8th graders, on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. We encourage you to entrust your families to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through his Blessed Mother Mary. Homeroom teachers will give you detailed info on this beautiful activity, and we encourage all families to participate at home together, for so many special graces.
Tomorrow is our school’s First Reconciliation in the church. This Saturday, April 20, is our students’ First Holy Communion! Thank you to Ms. Angelica Gomez for preparing our children for the sacraments, along with Sr. Christina Perry. Thank you, Jesus, for this amazing gift of yourself to us in the most Blessed Sacrament!
Starting this week, we will begin a Pre-launch of our Hundred X Express Feedback for Good (EFG) Spring fundraiser, which will take the place of Jog-A-Thon fundraising requirement (on your tuition contract) this year. That campaign runs for a month from May 1-30. We have been approved for a $20,000 fundraiser! Monies will go toward an upgrade of our camera security system in the daycare room, and an upgrade to our school Wi-Fi services for faster internet access for our students. For every quality brand opinion we do (it takes 1-2 minutes per survey), HundredX will give our school $1.60! If one person does 75 brand opinions (maximum of 25 a day), you will earn Superstar Status! This fundraiser is for everyone you know who is 18 or over. Thanks in advance for your support of this great cause that our children will all benefit from.
We are also now halfway through the 3rd trimester! Progress reports go home via email from your child’s teacher on Tuesday, April 23.
Our 3rd and final mandatory General Parent Meeting is scheduled for May 1 in the Hall at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at agrey@stanthonygardena.org. Our New Parent Orientation is on May 23 on Zoom at 6:30pm.
Our Parish Fiesta is coming up May 17-19. May 13-15 we have Noon Dismissals for Fiesta Set up. There is NO SCHOOL for students May 16, 17, and 20. Please plan for childcare accordingly.
Many Blessings,
Angela Grey, Principal
Mr. Reyes, Co-Principal
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024
(Be sure to always check www.stanthonygardena.org, your child’s teacher’s blog, and the Parish website at www.saintanthonygardena.org/parish-bulletin/ for the most current information.)
- April 8-12 – 7th and 8th grade Washington, DC trip
- April 10-May 13 – Marian Consecration All School and Families, culminates on 5/13 during May Crowning and the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
- April 16 – 2nd Grade Reconciliation in Church
- April 19 – Regular School Day, whole staff Professional Development was canceled, this is changed on school calendar, Summer Day Camp registration
- April 20 – First Holy Communion in the church (SAP Students)
- April 23 – Progress reports go home for the 3rd trimester via email from teacher
- April 23-24 – ARK testing
- April 26 – Mass with Mother Figures in Church at 8am
- April 29-May 2 – Thousand Pines 8th grade Retreat
- May 1 – 3rd and Final Mandatory General Parent Meeting ($50 fine for non-participation, must attend the whole meeting)
- May 3 – Scrip Money Due
- May 6 – Student Government Campaigns Begin, National Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 13 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima (May Crowning led by 8th graders)
- May 13-15 – Fiesta Set up, Noon dismissal (daycare till 3pm M-T no DAYCARE on Wed 5/13)
- May 1-30 – Hundred X EFG fundraiser for $20,000 $1.60 for each quality brand opinion
- May 13 – May Crowning, and culmination of All School Marian Consecration (starts 4/10-5/12)
- May 17-19 – Parish Fiesta (see calendar for noon dismissals and Student Free Days that week due to Fiesta set up and cleanup: ) Parents sign up for 8 hrs per family
- May 16, 17 and 20 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Fiesta Setup and Clean up
- May 22– Student Government Speeches and voting (Google Classroom)
- May 23 – New Parent Orientation (Zoom at 6:30pm)
- May 24 – Scrip cutoff date, Inauguration of new Student Government, Gradelink Blocked, end of 3rd trimester for 8th grade
- May 27 – NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday
- May 29– Classroom Musical Shows (K,2,4) in Hall at 8:30am
- May 30 – Classroom Musical Shows (1,3,5) in Hall at 8:30am
- May 31 -3rd Trimester Service Hours must be tuned in to the office and posted on Gradelink
- May 30, May 31, June 1 – Beauty and the Beast Musical in Hall (4 shows)
- June 4 – USED UNIFORM SALE please send in your Clean/Gently used uniforms for this sale no later than May 31, 2024
- June 2 – Family Mass at 11am (8th grade wears caps and gowns, Class of 2020 to process in with 8th graders)
- June 5 – Crossover Day grades K-7 10:20 am (summer projects and supply lists go home)
- June 7 – 8th Grade Mass and Graduation in the Church (8th grade only Noon dismissal), end of 3rd trimester for grades K-7)
- June 10 – regular school day
- June 11-13 – Noon Dismissal
- June 12 – Kinder Promotion in Hall (Noon Dismissal for Kinders)
- June 13 – 9am: 3rd Trimester Awards Assembly: 10am School Mass for Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua (Msgr. Sal’s ordination anniversary), Blessing of bread and lilies, Last day of School Noon Dismissal Last day of school, Happy Summer!
- July 8- August 2 – Summer Camp runs 4 weeks
SCRIP
One easy way to help you reach your $500 financial commitment is to purchase Scrip throughout the year. We accept credit cards in the office for your orders making it easier than ever! It’s basically buying gift cards to purchase things like groceries, gas, gifts, or things you need and want on a daily basis, but you can get fundraising credit for a portion of every gift card you buy! Work smarter, not harder! We have Scrip for Starbucks, Vons, Albertsons, Sam’s Club, Target, Home Depot, Gardena Supermarket, and so much more.
RE-REGISTRATION
It is imperative for parents of returning students to complete the Registration process ASAP. We are in open enrollment and if you have not registered, your child will be waitlisted. Should you have any questions, please contact me via email at agrey@stanthonygardena.org.
INTERIOR MAINTENANCE PLC and SERVICE HOUR BUYOUT
Please sign up for the Interior Maintenance PLC for service hours that can be earned on certain Saturdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. You can also donate Scrip at the front office for school expenses. You may buy out your service hours for $15/hour for Scrip, such as Home Depot, Office Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and Starbucks. Next year, the price goes up to $17/hr to keep up with inflation and CA’s minimum wage.
VOLUNTEERS
All visitors on campus must check in and out of the office at all times and wear a VISITOR badge. All Volunteers must be Fingerprinted through the ADLA, cleared, and have a current Virtus Training Certificate. AM and PM carline and lunch yard duty volunteers (from 12-1 daily) are needed. Please email me at agrey@stanthonygardena.org if you are interested. For safety reasons, please call before you come to the office and buzz yourself in. Do not prop the door open for anyone, especially strangers. All parents are welcome to join the SAFETY PLC to increase security on our campus.
RALPH’S AND FOOD 4 LESS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM
Just a reminder that our school is a member of the Community Rewards Programs for both Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores. For the Ralphs & the Food 4 Less Programs, you can opt in for the Community Rewards Program using your Ralphs or Food 4 Less Club Card. Please note that there is a different enrollment code for each of these stores. It is very important that you register the cards as soon as possible prior to the next time you use them, or the school will not receive benefits. Then please have the cashier scan the card or enter your ALT ID every time you make a purchase at Ralphs or Food 4 Less and we will receive a small percentage of each sale! We invite any parents or guardians who shop at Food 4 Less or Ralphs, even occasionally, to consider enrolling as this is an easy way to benefit the school without it costing you anything extra. We thank you in advance for your participation and thoughtfulness!
ON-CAMPUS PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE
I have been conducting private tours and scheduling meetings with prospective families this month. If someone you know would like to schedule a tour on campus with me, please contact me at agrey@stanthonygardena.org. Don’t forget our referral incentives! You can earn up to $150 in Scrip or have it credited toward your tuition. Ask the office how!
EARN ONE SERVICE HOUR FROM HOME!
Parents who review our school online on Yelp, Google, AND greatschools.org will earn up to one service hour after you send me your screenshots of all 3 sites as proof: to agrey@stanthonygardena.org.
St. Anthony of Padua – Pray for us
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