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11/6/25 Veteran's Day Tribute Mass

11/13/25

11/20/25

11/27/25

Marco Juarez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mr. Juarez's Personal Meeting Room

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Please join us for the first coffee with the principal & pastor of the school year at 8:20 am in the parish hall. We ask that you wait until carline drop off is over to enter campus.

Stop by the office to place your order for an anti-bullying shirt that students can wear every Friday as part of their spirit wear.

Day 1 (Friday, Nov. 7):

• Kickoff with Student Council presentations
  
• Distribution of buttons and flyers
  
• Official announcement of Anti-Bullying Week
  
• Announce Golden Eagle Rules
  

Day 2 (Wednesday, Nov. 12):

• Possible presentation from LAPD or MPPD (will reach out to both)

• Poster contest submissions due

Day 3 (Thursday, Nov. 13):

• Wear Odd Socks Day – Students and staff wear mismatched socks to celebrate differences and show that it’s okay to stand out. This fun activity promotes diversity and reminds everyone that uniqueness should be accepted and celebrated.

• Announcement of poster contest winners

• Student Council will post the 5 selected “Golden Eagle Rules” to follow

• Prizes awarded: 1st place $25 gift card, 2nd place $15 gift card, 3rd place $10 gift card (Amazon)

• Student Council work to be displayed on classroom bulletin boards

Day 4 (Friday, Nov. 14):

• Teacher-led lessons on types of bullying and strategies for handling it

Day 5 (Friday, Nov. 14):

• Anti-Bullying Shirt Day – all students may wear their shirts

• Contest winners announced

• Schoolwide pledge to follow the Golden Eagle Rules

There will no school on November 11th due to a scheduled Teacher PD.

On Tuesday, we pause to honor Veterans Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11th to remind us of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all those who have defended our country and protected our freedom.

As we enjoy our day off from school, let’s take a moment to remember that freedom isn’t free. We thank all veterans, especially those in our own families and community, for their service and commitment to peace.

Please stand and join us in a brief moment of silence to honor our veterans.

Thank you, and have a meaningful Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

First Trimester Report Cards go home with the students.

We invite you to join us for our first trimester awards ceremony immediately after Mass.

We invite you to join us for our 7th Grade led family mass on Sunday 11/16/25 at 11:30 am.

Students who are part of the Liturgy must arrive by 11:15 to be directed to their right positions.

Based on the number of families that teachers have to meet with, we came up with different schedules for Elementary School Tk-4th and Middle School 5th-8th. The teachers will email parents a sign-up for you to schedule your parent teacher conference.

Tk-4th: Dismissal 3 pm

Tk-4th: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 pm - 6 pm.

5th- 8th: Dismissal 12:30 pm

5th-8th: Parent Teacher Conferences 1:30 pm - 6 pm.

On Friday, 11/21/25 the students will not have school.

This is the last day for parent teacher conferences.

8:00 am- 3:30 pm

Exam dates: November 18 and 19.

On Thursday 11/20/25 we will celebrate our annual thanksgiving luncheon with all of our STA students in the Parish Hall at 11am.

Due to the number of students in the Hall we are unable to invite all of the parents, PTO will organize a few volunteers to help us serve the food and assist with set-up and clean-up.

As we get ready for Thanksgiving Break, let’s take a moment to reflect on all the things we’re grateful for: our families, friends, teachers, and the wonderful community we share here at St. Thomas Aquinas School.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and joyful holiday filled with gratitude and togetherness. Remember to take time to give thanks and help those in need.

There will be no school during Thanksgiving Break, beginning on 11/25/25, and we’ll return to school on 12/1/25.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃🍁

​Ms. Vazquez

Office Aide

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Please Note: Dates and times are subject to change. We will notify you as soon as possible if any adjustments are made.