STA Weekly Update
March 4th, 2025
White Printing Paper Donations Needed
We are running low on white printing paper.
Please donate sheets to the school office for service hours.
Every $15 dollars is equivalent to 1 service hour.
PTO Updates
Please use the following link to find PTO minutes: https://ptosta.com/
School Masses in March
3/5/25
3/13/25
3/20/25
3/27/25
Income Survey 3/4/25
The income survey for the 25-26 school year is going home with the students today.
Please fill out the document and return it to your student's homeroom teacher at your earliest convenience, preferably tomorrow.
Title services are determined by your district of residence. This information allows us to receive services for the students who need academic support (tutoring) outside of the classroom. It is crucial that we receive all income surveys for the best accurate data of our school. Thank you for your support.
Yearbook Dedication Pages
If you need help creating the dedication page for your student, Ms. S (1st Grade) is available to help you with the dedication page every Monday in the Month of March from 3:15- 4:15 pm.
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
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We would like to thank all of you who supported our fundraiser by purchasing a Jog-a-Thon T-shirt. All proceeds will assist in funding the students’ field trips. Your generosity and support to STA does not go unnoticed and because of your support, we raised a total of $910.00. Furthermore, the Jog-a-Thon T-shirt can be worn for Spirit Wear (Fridays) for the remainder of this school year.
If you are still interested in purchasing a T-shirt, the following sizes are still available:
Youth XS = 1
Youth S = 1
Youth L = 9
Adult S = 2
Adult M = 1
Adult XL =1
Please text Enrique Orta at (562) 650-4023 for more information.
Cal State Long Beach Basketball Game 3/8/25
One of our school families organized an opportunity for us to attend a Long Beach Basketball game this Saturday 3/8/25 at 4:00 pm.
All our basketball players will have an opportunity to get on the court and shoot some hoops after the college game. Students should wear STA basketball jersey.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP in the following link by Thursday 3/6/25 at 12:00 pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXMbek4t7KgzCXwfETaYU41HrLGO70K0ILpY31OQkOVJUCXQ/viewform
- Saturday March 8 at 4 PM at the Pyramid - 1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840
- $5 per ticket
- STA Students have been granted permission to step on the court and shoot around post-game, for about 10 minutes
Adding your name to the list secures a ticket, there is a $5 charge per person.
Spring Raffle Tickets 3/10/25
Spring raffle tickets will go home on Monday, March 10th, 2025.
You have a month to sell your tickets.
Student Workshop on Identifying and Dealing with Emotions 3/12/25
Workshop 1 will address K-4th grade students
Workshop 2 will address 5th-8th grade students
Permission slips will go home this week and are due back to the homeroom teacher on Monday 3/10/25.
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 of March
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.
5th Grade Family Mass 3/23/25
Join us for our STA family mass on Sunday, 3/23/25, 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!
Step-Up Day/ Shadow Day 3/28/25
On March 28th we will host our annual Step-up day, where the students attend class with the teacher they will have next school year.
We will simultaneously host our shadow day for new students joining us next school year.
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: A Night in Paris
Ticket Price: $30/person
RSVP: Click on the link below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BA9AC2EAAFA7-55517504-father
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!
Sports
Updated Basketball Schedules:
Calendar- March 2025
STA Calendar of Important Events 24-25
Some dates have been updated. Please download the latest copy of the calendar.
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