STA Weekly Newsletter

10/16/25

10/23/25

10/30/25

8th Grade will be hosting two fundraisers during STA B Team Volleyball home games.

Come out and support the snack sale to make 8th grade banquet a blast for our class of 2026.

November Order Forms Due: Friday, 10/17/25 (by dismissal-office closes at 1p)
No late order forms will be accepted.

November order forms are being sent home with students today. Please check your child’s backpack.

Important Reminders:

Each student must have their own order form.
Payments may be made by check (payable to STA), credit card, or exact cash (the office cannot provide change).
Even if your child qualifies for FREE breakfast/lunch, you still need to turn in an order form by deadline.
By now, you should have received a notice regarding your qualification for free or reduced meals. Please be sure to submit your order form along with payment if any.
If you need to complete payment in the office, you are welcome to park and come inside.

Cheer is ready to kick off for the school year.

Practice will take place on Fridays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

This year we will have two teams:

Team A: 5th- 8th

Team B: Tk- 4th

Dear STA Families,

We invite you to join us for our second School Family Mass on 10/19/25 at 11:20 am. This special Mass will be led by our 8th grade class, who will take part in the readings and other ministries.

We look forward to gathering as a school community in prayer and faith. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow spiritually.

Vision to Learn will visit STA to provide free vision screening and eye exams for all of our students. The permission slips went with the students this week. You only need to return the document if you do NOT wish for your child to participate.

Screening date: Monday, October 20, 2025

Exam dates: November 18, 19 & 20, 2025

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Last opportunity to register for Tippi Toes. We need one more participant in order for the program to take place this year.

STA decathlon team will meet every Tuesday afterschool from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the 8th grade classroom.

Contracts are due back on October 17, 2025.

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Please take a look at Student Council's haunted house wishlist. Every $15 donation will count as 1 service hour so long as you submit the receipt to the office.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/330M6MO7PRR19?ref_=wl_share

1. Harvest Festival Candy Donations:

We’re asking each family to help us make this year’s Harvest Festival a sweet success by donating 2 lbs of candy per family. The candy will be used for our Trunk or Treat and game booths. Please send donations to your child’s classroom teacher by October 21. Families will receive one service hour for every $15 spent on candy with a submitted receipt. Thank you for helping us make this a fun event for our students!

2. PTO has provided the sign up genius to register for event donations.

"Thank you for your continued help and support. It is through your generosity of time, talent, and resources that we are able to provide meaningful experiences for our students and school community. Your partnership makes a real difference in the success of our events and programs.

Below, you will find important information and upcoming opportunities to get involved. Together, we can continue building a strong, faith-filled, and vibrant community for our children.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with set-up and clean-up for the Harvest Festival, as well as donations to support the event. If you are interested, please sign up using the link provided."

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAAAD2AA1F9C52-59186415-harvest?useFullSite=true#/

Donation Drop-Off:
Please request items to be dropped off at the school office no later than Thursday, October 23, with receipt. The office will be closed on the day of the Harvest Festival, so we won’t be able to accept items then.

From Thursday, October 23 through Thursday, October 30, 2025, our school will join communities across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week. This important week reminds us of the value of living a drug-free life—one that protects our health, strengthens our future, and allows us to live out God’s plan for us.

Students will take part in activities and themed days that encourage them to make safe, healthy, and positive choices. Together, as a school and family community, we can inspire our children to embrace the benefits of a drug-free life: strong minds, healthy bodies, and bright futures.

Thank you for your support in guiding our students to choose wisely today and every day.

10/23/25 "Sock it to drugs" Crazy socks day with mass uniform.

10/27/25 "Follow your Dreams, Be Drug Free" Pajama Day.

10/28/25 "Team up against drugs" Jersey Day with Jeans.

10/29/25 "Rockn the 50s, Rolling Drug Free" 50s Day.

10/30/25 "Put a Cap on Drugs" Wear a red cap and/or red accessories with mass uniform.

Student costume contest on Campus at 10 am.

We invite you to join us for a day full of spooky surprises.

If your child missed the first picture day. Please ensure to send them with their Mass attire for the make-up picture day.

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 dismal 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):