STA Weekly Update

February 18th, 2025

Sick Students

Dear STA Families,

As we prioritize the health and well-being of our students and staff, we kindly remind you to keep your children home if they are feeling unwell or displaying symptoms of illness. This helps prevent the spread of sickness and ensures a safe learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to our school community's health.

Emergency & Safety Committee

Mr. Juarez will contact the parents who signed up for our emergency and safety committee to schedule you for recess and lunch supervision.

PTO Updates

Please use the following link to find PTO minutes: https://ptosta.com/

School Masses in Fabruary

Please ensure that your student(s) wear the correct uniform for mass days.

2/27/25

School Masses in March

3/5/25

3/13/25

3/20/25

3/27/25

End of 2nd Trimester 2/21/25

The 2nd trimester will end on 2/21/25.

Gradelink is now closed for students and parents so that teachers can work on completing report cards.

Report Cards 2/25/25

Second trimester Report Cards will be going home with the students.

Trimester 2 Awards 2/27/25

Second trimester awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 2/27/25, immediately after mass.

We hope you can join us in celebrating our students' accomplishments.

Decathlon Competition 3/1/25

I am excited to share that our students will be participating in the upcoming Academic Decathlon Competition! This challenging and rewarding event provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic skills in various subjects, including math, literature, science, religion, and history, while also developing teamwork, critical thinking, and perseverance.

Our students have been working hard to prepare, and we are confident they will represent our school with excellence.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s cheer on our Academic Decathlon team as they take on this incredible challenge!

Location: Damien High School

Address: 2280 Damien Ave, La Verne, CA 91750

Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

4th Grade Family Mass 3/2/25

Join us for our STA family mass on Sunday, 3/2/25, at 11:30 am.

Family mass allows us to come together as a community and grow our faith together. We hope to see you there!

Read Across America 3/2/25 - 3/7/25

Monday, March 3

"We love book characters"

-Dress up as your favorite character!

Tuesday, March 4

"Twin Day, Buddy up for Reading"

-Wear a matching outfit with a buddy!

Wednesday, March 5

"Hats off to books"

-Wear your favorite hat after Mass!

Thursday, March 6

"Reading gives you superpowers"

Wear your favorite Superhero t-shirt!

Friday, March

"Reading makes you grow"

Wear flower or plant ACCESSORIES ONLY with P.E. Uniform or official STA Jog-a-thon shirt!

Student Spiritual Retreat 3/4/25

We will host a spiritual retreat for all of our students.

Tk-4th grade will transition from classroom to classroom, getting an opportunity to do activities with all Elementary school teachers.

5th-8th grade will do group activities in the Parish Hall with all Middle School teachers.

Ash Wednesday Mass 3/5/25

As we begin the sacred season of Lent, we invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday Mass, where we will receive the sign of the cross in ashes as a reminder of our faith and our journey of repentance and renewal.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:00 am

📍 Location: STA church

Let us come together in prayer and reflection as we prepare our hearts for this holy season. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

PTO Meeting on Zoom 3/6/25

PTO Meeting at 6:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting
https://la-archdiocese.zoom.us/j/5897232327?pwd=hGJDBPoa0avpCDA9GaZspT81syDkGf.1

Meeting ID: 589 723 2327
Passcode: sta

Jog-a-thon 3/7/25

Student Workshop on Identifying and Dealing with Emotions 3/12/25

There will be two different workshops with activities for the students.

Workshop 1 will address K-4th grade students

Workshop 2 will address 5th-8th grade students

Coffee with the Principal 3/12/25

Time for coffee with the principal over zoom!

I will see you all at 6:00 pm on Wednesday 3/12/25.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://la-archdiocese.zoom.us/j/5897232327?pwd=hGJDBPoa0avpCDA9GaZspT81syDkGf.1

Meeting ID: 589 723 2327
Passcode: sta

Stations of the Cross Throughout the Month

Stations of the Cross will take place in the church weekly at 9:00 am.

3/14/25 Student Council
3/21/25 4th Grade
3/28/25 5th Grade

St. Patrick's Day Celebration 3/17/25

Wear green clothes and/or green accessories.

Spring Raffle Tickets 3/24/25

The spring raffle tickets will go home on Monday 3/24/25 please check your student's backpack.

Father/Daughter Dance 3/28/25

We are delighted to invite you and your daughters to a special evening filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories at our Father-Daughter Dance!

📅 Date: 3/28/25

⏰ Time: 6:30

📍 Location: STA Parish Hall

🎶 Theme: TBD

Ticket Price: TBD

RSVP: TBD

Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or any beloved father figures are welcome to share this magical night with their daughters. Join us for music, dancing, light refreshments, and a celebration of the special bond between fathers and daughters!

We look forward to seeing you there!