Letter from the Principal
 January 19, 2010

Faith • Excellence • Integrity • Service • Community

 

Dear Parents,                                                

 

Tuition Assistance Program (CEF, Archdiocese)

Its time to apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) offered by the Catholic Education Foundation, for the coming school year 2010 – 2011.  Enclosed in today’s family envelope you will find:  the Instructions on how to apply; the family Income Guidelines; and the application forms.  The tuition award amount is $1,000.  The deadline for submission of all forms and proof of income is March 5, 2010 ( no exceptions).  Send all forms etc. to All Souls School office.  If you need this information in Spanish please call the school office.

 

Re-Registration for 2010 – 2011

In today’s family envelope you will find the re-registration forms for the next school year

2010 – 2011.  Please complete the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible.

 

WASC In-put

We are in the process of preparing for re-accreditation by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).  Information was enclosed in last week’s family envelope and we would greatly appreciate your in-put.  Please send in your suggestions as soon as possible.  Thank you!

 

CASINO NIGHT

Mark your calendar for a night of FUN(raising) and FUND(raising) here at All Souls.  Invite all your family and neighbors to enjoy games, great food and music, March 13, 2010 from

7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.  See the enclosed flyer for more information.

 

Service Hours

Thanks to those who have completed the Service hours required from each family (40 hours per family).  The year is passing quickly so please make sure you are completing the hours.  A fee of $25 will be charged for each hour not completed by May 31st, 2010.  Please send in your pink card so that we can register your completed hours.

 

Altar-Servers Meeting

This Friday, Jan. 22nd at 5:00p.m. there will be an Altar-Server meeting in the church.  Any student wishing to become an Altar-Server is welcome to attend.

 

Bingo

Please continue to volunteer for Tuesday evening Bingo; we are in need of help. Thank you!

 

Bi-Annual Tuition Due

For those families who pay tuition on a bi-annual basis the second payment was due on January 15th, 2010.  Please continue to bring in your payments and thank you to those who already paid.

 

Flat Fee / Panther Care

Enclosed in today’s family envelope you will find your bill for the flat fee and/or Panther Care.  Please send in your payment right away.  We depend upon your payments in order to pay salaries, utilities, supplies etc. etc.

 

ACRE testing (Assessment of Catholic Religious Education)

Grades 5 and 8 (only) will take the ACRE tests the week of January 18th.

 

Catholic Schools Week

Annually all the Catholic Schools throughout the United States celebrate their excellent contribution to education.  This year, a week of festivities will take place

Jan. 31st – Feb. 4th.  All Souls will kick off the week with a special family Mass on Sunday, January 31st at 10:30a.m.  Open House will follow the Mass.   Everyone is invited to celebrate with us.

 

All Souls School MARDI GRAS

Mark your calendar for FRIDAY, Feb. 12th, 2010.  Alumni MARDI GRAS – All Souls Hall from

7 – 10p.m.  Tickets – 626-282-5695 Ext. 319

*This event is for everyone J - school parents, parishioners, family, friends, co-workers!

Come and Support our Alumni who are working hard to raise funds for All Souls School .  You do not need to be an Alum of the school to attend.

 

HATS FOR HAITI

                                                                                                                                

Help us support the victims of the earthquake in Haiti .  Participate in “Hats for Haiti ” Day!

Pay $2.00 (larger donations welcome) to wear a hat to school this Thursday, January 21st.

All proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to Holy Childhood Association to support their efforts in Haiti.  This fundraiser is being coordinated by Sacred Heart School in Covina , California , in association with Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Holy Childhood Association Office “Children Helping Children”. Each dollar donated will be matched by a donor up to $100,000! 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

 

Jan. 19 – 22nd        ACRE testing (grades  5 & 8 only)

 

Jan. 20th                Parents meeting  7:00p.m.

 

Jan. 21st                 HATS FOR HAITI

 

Jan. 22nd               Altar-Server meeting at 5p.m.

 

Jan. 23rd                Academic Quiz Bowl at Cathedral High School                                   

 

Jan. 25th                Museum of Tolerance Field Trip for 8th graders

 

Jan. 31st                 Catholic Schools Week begins

                              Family Mass 10:30a.m. and Open House

 

Feb. 1st                  Special Persons’ Day

                              Mass 11:00a.m.

                              Lunch with Special Person

 

May God bless each of you.

 

Sincerely,

  

Anne Regan-Smith

Principal

 

 All Souls School

29 South Electric Avenue

Alhambra, CA. 91801

Tel:  626-282-5695

Fax: 626-282-2260

 

 

 

 

 

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