As part of the Catholic School System of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, St. Philomena is dedicated to the growth and development of its students by helping them become responsible and participating members of the Catholic Church and society.
All new families who have completed an Intent to Register for their child(ren) planning to enter School this August have been contacted to pick-up a Registration package of documents. These documents should be completed as soon as possible and submitted to the School Office. Should you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kina.
For all those Students returning for the 2012-2013 School Year, the Deadline for your Re-Registration is now past. Confirmation of your Re-registration will be going home this week, please ask your child or check their School bags for the Envelope. EVERYONE who did their online Re-registration should have received their Tuition/Fees Summary and returned it the Office for processing. Once processed, you will receive copies for your records. If you did not complete the online process, you did not receive a Tuition/Fees Summary and you are NOT RE-REGISTERED for the next School year. If you have not received confirmation or notification from the School Office by Friday, May 18, 2012, please speak to Mrs. Kina immediately. All incomplete Re-registrations remaining outstanding will be opened to the new applicants starting next week.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Our decathlon team participated in the annual Archdiocesan Competition at the Los Angeles Sports Area this past Saturday. The months of study and preparation paid off. Out of the 100 schools participating St. Philomena came in 18th and this is only the second year that we have had a team. The competition consist of eight individual subject tests and two team events. For the Super Quiz which is one of the team competitions, St. Philomena came in 7th place out of the 100 schools. The students who place in the individuals were:
- Camille P. 5th place in English
- Kateryn M. 7th place in Religion
- Matthew P.7th place in Science
- Lawrence A.8th place in Social Studies
We are extreemly proud of our students and the teachers who volunteered to coach our decthletes. The team members are: Corrine A. (Captain), Lorriejo F., Clarissa T., Moises G., Camille P., Regina E., Matthew P., Kyle T., Lawrence A., Kateryn M., Russell G., Stephanie D.R., Elizabeth O., Katryn C., and Brianna G. We also want to thank the parents who supported our decathletes and help with hospitality on the day of the event.
This year Registration is being done online. Please log on to COAA and follow the video tutorial below. For any technical questions, send an email to admin@stphilomenaschool.org.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the KINDERGARTEN CLASS, Winners of the Winter Quarterly Drive.
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MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, May 20th
7:30 to 11:30 a.m. (In the 8th Grade Patio Area) includes Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage or Spam, Rice, Coffee & Orange Juice.
Being an 8th grader is a big responsibility at St. Philomena School. You are the leader and have to set a great example. You have more responsibilities, such as being head of Family Units. One of the 8th grade privileges are getting to wear the comfy 8th grade sweatshirt. There is also the choice to be a part of more clubs, and being in Student Council as a Commissioner.
One of the things you have to do as an 8th grader preparing for high school is choose a high school. You don’t have to pick one immediately. Always apply to at least 2-3 high schools, just in case you don’t get accepted into one of them. Next, go to all the open houses and orientations you can. Find out everything about the school with your parents. Remember, you have to think, “Will this be the school that I can see myself going to for the next 4 years? How are the education and curriculums? What are the AP classes and extracurricular activities?” Then get the applications and fill them out early. Sometimes sending your application early may raise your chances of getting in. Some schools need you to take a test, so prepare for those too. When you reach the interview stage, make sure to be calm, and don’t stress out about it. After that, just pray and wait for your acceptance letters.
With all this going on, there’s a lot of classes and homework to manage. Along with that, you might be in a lot of clubs and sports. Time management and organization is the key to handling everything. As you’re reading this, you might feel overwhelmed about being an 8th grader soon. Through all this though, you’ll have a great time. You’ll enjoy your last year with your class. There are so many fun activities and field trips too. By the time you’re in 8th grade, you won’t have a problem. After all, we all managed it, and so can you.
Chocolate, video games, chips, and cookies are just a few sacrifices people make. What are you giving up for God this year?More importantly, what are you going to do for God? Lent is the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting.This year, instead of giving up something, many people are going to start to do something daily for the love of God.For example, instead of giving up your favorite food, you can instead start relating the Gospels and readings at Mass to your own lives. Now, let us wait for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
1. Pray for others more often! St. Valentine, who was a priest, prayed for others continuously. Talk to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, at Mass, in your bedroom, or any time at all! Pray for the people in your life: your mom and dad, brothers and sisters, family, friends, and anyone else in need. 2. Make sacrifices for the ones you love. Help your mom wash the dishes. Play with your little brother or sister, even when you would rather do something else. Offer to help your dad wash the car. Little things you do for Jesus and your loved ones aren’t that little…they really count! 3. Write a letter or make a card for someone you usually wouldn’t, or a family member who lives far away. St. Valentine wrote many “love” letters to Christians in need, encouraging them to love Jesus and to keep strong in their faith. Send a card to your grandma, grandpa, cousin or friend, telling them that you love them and are praying for them. They’ll really appreciate it! 4. Read the Bible and other holy books. Jesus has a message for you! He loves you and always wants to spend time with you. Then meditate on what you read, and ask Jesus to help you understand it. You will grow closer to God, and soon will hear His voice when you need to most. 5. Donate to the poor. There are many people in the world who need our help. Take the time to sort through old clothes, toys, and other items that will be a lot of help to the needy. 6. Ask the Saints and Angels for help. They are awesome role models who loved Jesus nonstop, and they are always ready to intercede for us and help us make good choices! 7. Ask St. Valentine to pray for us! Say this prayer: Prayer to St Valentine O glorious advocate and protector, St Valentine, look with pity upon our wants, hear our requests, attend to our prayers, relieve by your intercession the miseries under which we labor, and obtain for us the divine blessing, that we may be found worthy to join you in praising the Almighty for all eternity: through the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
On Friday, March 23, our school will be holding our first ever Social Studies Fair from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Each class has been assigned their own theme, and each student in that class will either chose or be assigned a project. The students in junior high are preparing for the Social Studies Fair by researching assigned topics, creating brochures with historical information on our laptops, reading about historical figures by using different sites, creating pamphlets, grouping up with other classmates to organize the classroom, discussing what materials we are going to bring to showcase our topic, and discussing the layout of our classrooms.
Our school held a Science Fair last year, but a Science Fair and a Social Studies Fair do have their differences. The Science Fair was focused on following the scientific method, and students made their own science projects testing a hypothesis. This year, we will learn about some of the most important parts of history that have shaped our world today. To be able to turn in a great project, students should be able to manage their time well, which will allow them to properly research their topic, gather good sources, and construct a model display to deepen their learning experience. Even though the Fair is on the 23rd of March, teachers may ask the students to turn their project in a day or two ahead of time to be able to organize their classroom well. You will find out which class has which topic below. We hope to see you at the Social Studies fair on March 23. God bless you!
Grade
Classroom Themes
Kindergarten
Community Workers
First
The World of Work/Everything Changes
Second
Diversity and Cultural Awareness
Third
Native American Tribes
Fourth
The California Gold Rush
Fifth
States of America (Performance 5:00-5:20; Doors Close at 5)
The field of 64 teams in the big dance went now down to the Final 4 this past weekend. In a hard fought battle against the undefeated 11-0 squad from Christ the King, the Boys Varsity Basketball Team pulled away in the second half of the game to win and clinch a spot in the Elite 8 for the second consecutive year. Highlight video of that game is below. Their next game was against defending champs, St. Jane Francis. Despite playing their hearts outs, the Spartans' size and athleticism were too much to overcome.
In the end, the boys had a great run this season and can be proud that they represented our school with class, dignity, and honor. Great job, boys! You have a bright future ahead of you.
We would also like to thank all the families and staff who came out to support the boys during March Madness. Without your support, our program would not be where it is today.
Congratulations to the Girls B CYO Team for winning their first round game against St. Augustine. Their next game is Wednesday, March 7, 6pm at St. Anthony (St. Anthony School, 233 Lomita St., El Segundo) against St. Anastasia. Come out and support the girls with your Crusader spirit. Keep playing hard girls!
Congratulations to the Boys C Team this past weekend for placing 2nd in the consolation championship and to 4th grader Zachary T. for earning the All-Tournament Player Award. Great job, boys!
For the second straight year, the St. Philomena Varsity Boys Basketball Team makes it to the round of the Sweet 16! They battled some tough opposition from St. Anastasia in the first round and Assumption in the second. Check out the video below for highlights from their round 2 victory. Come out to support the boys at their next game this Saturday, March 3 at 11am at Damien High School (2280 Damien Ave., La Verne, CA). Thank you also to the families and faculty who came out to support the team. Keep up the great job, boys!
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team! They finished the regular season with a 9-2 record and earned a spot in the field of 64 teams. Their first game will be this coming Saturday, Feb 25, 1pm at Bishop Montgomery High School. Come out and support the boys with your Crusader Spirit!
More info on the tournament brackets and schedule can be found at the CYO website or here.
Congratulations to our varsity boys basketball team for going 3-1 at this week's St. John Bosco tournament with wins against Our Lady of Talpa, St. Jerome, and St. Raymond. Also, our very own RJ (7th grade) was honored with the All-Tournament MVP award. Great job! Way to start the season off boys!
Congratulations to our very own Dhahran W. in 8th grade! He has been awarded the Flag Football All-Conference Award by the CYO after having an outstanding year playing on both sides of the football. The All-Conference Award is awarded to the top athletes in a particular CYO sport and is the equivalent of an All-Star selection. He will be honored along with other All-Conference student-athletes at the end of the school year during the annual CYO Sports Banquet. Job well done and keep up the great work.
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Basketball Team! They took 2nd place in the Girls Fall Classic Basketball Tournament this past weekend and Keani received the team MVP award. Keep up the great work, girls!
Friday, May 11th 
