Dear SAP School Families,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making National Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 an unforgettable week! We appreciated all our parents for the Continental breakfast each day, the lunches provided throughout the week, and your efforts to sign up to help with yard duty so the teachers could relax together on Friday during lunch. The school enjoyed the Student Teacher Soccer game, led by Mrs. Garcia and Ms. Griggs!
Our school Musical Theater Teaser for Beauty and the Beast was a wonderful experience! Congratulations to our 2 casts for doing a phenomenal job. The shows begin on May 30 and run till June 1. Buy your tickets today before they sell out! Many thanks to Mrs. Garcia and Ms. Sardina, and all the parents of our theater students who have been working tirelessly to prepare for the 4 performances.
Our All School Marian Consecration culminates today, May 13. We have 8 am Mass and our May Crowning led by our 8th graders, on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Since it is also Fiesta Week, May Crowning will happen after Mass, and due to the cancellation of the Fiesta, we will have regular 3pm dismissal with Daycare offered till 6pm the next 3 days for May 13-15.
Our teachers will continue with our planned Professional Development Days, so there will be 2 Student Free Days (NO SCHOOL) on Thursday and Friday 5/16 and 5/17. School will resume as normal on Monday, 5/20.
Our Hundred X Spring fundraiser officially began on May 1 and is going so well! I have been sending updates as I get them. The great news is that we have been given the opportunity from Hundred X to extend our goal from $20,000 to $30,000 by May 30! This is amazing, and I know we can meet our new goal of $30,000! Our 7th Grade Sigmas are still in the lead. I will send updates tomorrow with the Top 3 classes.
Please note that our New Parent Orientation is on May 23 on Zoom at 6:30pm. Crossover Day is on June 5 at 10:20am for grades K-7. Summer packets and supply lists will be passed out at that time, and students can meet their new teachers for next year.
Thank you and God bless!
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.)
- May 13 – Marian Consecration concludes for All School and Families, May Crowning led by 8th graders and the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima today
- May 13-15 – Regular school days and daycare till 6pm (change of schedule due to Fiesta Cancellation)
- May 1-30 – Hundred X EFG fundraiser for $30,000 $1.60 for each quality brand opinion
- May 15 – Student Government forms are due to Mr. Richardson
- May 16-17 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Teacher PD
- May 20 – School resumes regular day and daycare till 6pm
- 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, please send in your clean/gently used uniforms for the 6/4 sale by today
- May 30, May 31, June 1 – Beauty and the Beast Musical in Hall (4 shows)
- June 2 – Family Mass at 11am (8th grade wears caps and gowns, Class of 2020 to process in with 8th graders)
- June 3 – 8th grade breakfast, Activities Banquet in Hall (Sports, Folklorico, Theater)
- June 4 – Gently Used Uniform Sale
- June 5 – Crossover Day grades K-7 10:20 am (summer projects and supply lists go home)
- June 3-7 – Early dismissal for 8th grade ONLY (last week of school for them)
- June 7 – 8th Grade Mass and Graduation in the Church (8th grade only Noon dismissal), end of 3rd trimester for grades K-7)
- June 10-12– regular school days
- June 11 – Kinder Promotion Set up after Pre-School Graduation
- June 12 – Kinder Promotion in Hall (Noon Dismissal for Kinders)
- June 13 – 10 am Mass followed by 3rd Trimester Awards Assembly at 11am: 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. Pick up report cards at classroom after Mass, Last day of school, Happy Summer!
- July 8- August 2 – Summer Camp runs 4 weeks (sign up today with Ms. Pattie Padilla)
KEEPING HANDS TO SELF, PERSONAL SPACE
Students have been reminded multiple times by me and their teachers all year that they need to keep their hands, feet, and all objects to themselves. If students are touching each other in any way, it could lead to detention or a referral. Please see the handbook progressive discipline sheet. Remind your kids to keep their hand to themselves and stay in their bubble/personal space at all times. This is becoming a safety issue.
CELL PHONES NOT ALLOWED, SOCIAL MEDIA NOT A GOOD IDEA
Parents, please note that NO student in our K-8 school needs a cell phone. We have landlines available for their use. If a child is seen using their cell phone on campus it will be confiscated and will result in a referral on the progressive discipline chart. Your child’s use of devices should be limited at home (the doctor recommendation is 2 hours a day) and should only be used with direct supervision by a trusted adult. Do not let your child sleep with a device. Access to social media is NOT a good idea. Please monitor your child’s use at home. If their behavior online violates our Acceptable Use Policy, there will be serious consequences. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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 $17/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.
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.
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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