E-Letter May 2017

​Dear Wonderful Parents of St. Sebastian,

During the spring season we have witnessed God’s unbelievable wonder! On April 1 our community welcomed a new member, Mr. Amon Guillermo Harty! Our hearts were filled with joy for Mrs. Harty and her husband and she entered one of God’s most precious gifts, parenthood. Baby Amon helped us welcome the most important mysteries of our faith, Easter! Although it seems long ago, I hope you all were able to delight yourselves in the power of the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Throughout the month of April we ALL worked together to bring to life an incredibly successful school festival. Thank you to every committee member, parent, student, teacher, sponsor, donor, and visitor that joined us on our special weekend. I am very proud to have been able to lead our community to witness such successes. The One Love Festival raised approximately over $33,000. This would not have been possible without every fundraiser, donation, and your time. Thank you all for your willingness to work together in efforts to raise as much as we have. That being said, thank you for the love you show our school! You never stop amazing me with your collaborative spirit and generosity!

As we approach the last five weeks of school we look forward to our last student achievement testing (STAR Tests), the Annual Camping Trip, our 2nd graders receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and the graduation of our beloved 8th grade class. Please read the blurbs below to know more information regarding each of these events. Please read below for other important events and announcements.

Thank you all for embracing me as your school leader for the last few months of school. It has been a pleasure working with each of you!

God bless, Carla Rivera
 









A message from Mrs. Harty:
“We are in love. There are no words to describe our happiness.Thank you all for your love and prayers.”

Volunteer Opportunities:
○    Morning Valet - 5-7th gr Parents it’s your month to sign up!  http://signup.com/go/oAcEMQ
○    SPC Meeting: Thurs May 25 @ 5pm
○    Help organizing 8th gr. graduation mass and ceremony
○    First Communion complimentary breakfast
○    Teacher helpers classroom cleaners
○    Please see the following link to sign up for other volunteer opportunities  https://signup.com/group/616202540069

  The Easter Season
We celebrate for 50 days the Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ! May you continue to celebrate the Resurrection through the strength of our faith, hope, and the everlasting love of Jesus.

IMPORTANT REENROLLMENT INFORMATION
For Returning Students
Early registration deadline has passed. Please stop by the front office as soon as possible to register for the 2017-2018 school year.
 






St. Sebastian Annual Camping Trip
There will be a full day of classes on Thursday May 25. On Friday May 26 there will be a 1pm dismissal. Families who are participating in the camping trip will drive up to Jackson Flats Campground at their convenience. They will be enjoying the amazing presence of God through nature, engage in hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and canoeing at nearby Jackson Lake. For any details regarding the trip please contact Ms. Graves or Mr. Higdon. Happy camping!

2nd Grade First Holy Communion
  Mr. Suk’s second grade class has been preparing to receive the Eucharist! During this special time, we ask that you please keep them in your prayers as they take another step to grow closer to Jesus. Their First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday June 11 at the 9am mass. Parents of the second grade, please participate in the ceremony rehearsal which will be on Friday June 2 at 4pm. Godparents are invited to the rehearsal but not required to attend.
Please be in communication with Mr. Suk regarding more details for the day. There will be a
light breakfast immediately following mass in the school cafeteria.

Student Council is hosting a Dance!
On June 2, from 4-7pm students in grades 4-8th are invited to attend a school dance hosted by Student Council! Enjoy some time with peers, music, and pizza! There is an entry fee of $5. All funds go to the 8th grade graduation fund. Permission slips to attend are required and will be sent home.
 












8th grade G R A D U A T I O N
This Spring we prepare to say farewell to our beloved 8th grade class! Although we are sad to see them go, we are excited and proud to send them off to discover the plans God has for them. Eighth grade parents, mark your calendars for the following dates:
*Thurs. June 1- 8th grade Retreat
Salesian Youth Renewal Retreat Center & Novitiate 8301 Arroyo Drive, Rosemead 91770
Departing from school at 8:15am and will return to campus at 2:45pm (depart from retreat center at 2pm)
Students are to come in dress uniform. We need 1 more parent driver who can fit 4, please stop by the office to ensure your driving documentation is on file. Please bring your own lunch to the retreat center.
*    Tues. June 6- 8th gr mass and ceremony rehearsal
Full day of school Monday and Tuesday. Rehearsal will take place at the church.
*Wednesday June 7- 8th gr trip to Disneyland
If you are interested in attending this trip as a chaperone please email me,Ms. Rivera, (crivera@saintsebastianschool.com) as soon as possible; park chaperone spots are limited. We will need volunteer parent drivers to help get all students to and from the park. Please let me know if you are interested in driving only. *More information regarding ticket information, prices, park arrival to come* *must be VIRTUS certified and fingerprinted*
*Thursday June 7- Pupil Free Day!
8th gr. Students are excused from class, enjoy the day off!
*Friday June 8- Mass and 8th gr. Graduation Ceremony
 

Please join us for mass at 8am as the student body shares their blessings upon the 8th graders. There will be a coffee and donuts for the 8th gr families on the side of the church immediately following the mass. Students will not return to school after mass until 4pm to attend their graduation ceremony with their families. Following the ceremony, there will be a dinner and celebration for the 8th grade families only.Dinner order forms and costs per plate will be shared in the coming days with 8th grade families*
If you are interested in volunteering for either of these events, please contact me as soon as possible.

TK Language Celebration
Parents of TK you are invited to join us for a TK Language Celebration! Our students have grown so much since August and there is much to celebrate. Please await more information
from Srta. Rodriguez regarding the celebration. Mark your calendars for Tues. June 13 in the TK classroom at 8:15am.

Summer Tutoring with Reading Specialist Sherona Khorramian
We will not be having summer school. If you would like your child to continue building reading fluency and skills, consider hiring a Ms. Sherona for one to one tutoring throughout the summer. If you would like her to work more with your child throughout the summer please email her at  sharonak9@gmail.com. Ms. Khorramian has worked with our students as their Title I Reading Specialist.
What’s Going On in Preschool?
We would like to celebrate the end of the year together with a Luau on June 15th, Thursday at 9:30am. We invite all parents, grandparents and all other loved ones to join us on this very special day. So wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or grass skirt and join the fun!

To prepare for this special day, we will need parent helpers/planners. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee or donate decorations, please contact Emily or Raquel.
 

Angelus Newspaper Fundraiser
Saint Sebastian School is participating in Angelus’ Special Parish and School Subscription Offer, which means for every one-year subscription (at the discounted rate of $25 for 44 issues) purchased online, our school will receive $10! This is a great way to support our school and receive the outstanding weekly reporting and
commentary of Angelus, the official source of Catholic news for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Visit tinyurl.com/StSebastianSchool to learn more and subscribe.

Great Copy Paper Fundraiser!
For every ream (500 pages) of paper donated, not only will you receive fundraising credit by     bringing in your receipt but you will also receive 15 minutes of volunteer hours. Thank you!

Important Dates Coming Up: See our school calendar online at  http://www.saintsebastianschool.com/calendar.html for more information. May 15-19 STAR TESTING
May 20- Mother Son cook-out has been postponed for the fall! May 25- Full day of school SPC meetting @ 5pm
May 26- 1pm dismissal (aftercare will not be provided) May 29- No School in observance of Memorial Day May 31 Sports Award Night @ 5pm
June 1- 8th gr Retreat
June 2- Student Council Dance grades 4-8th @ 4pm-7pm June 6- 8th gr rehearsal
June 7- 8th gr trip to Disneyland June 8- 8th gr. Pupil free day
 

June 9- 8th gr mass @ 8am/ graduation ceremony at 4pm dinner @ 6:30pm June 11- 2nd gr First Communion @ 9am
June 12: TK Culmination Ceremony @ 8:15am June 12-14: Used Uniform Sale from 3-6pm June 15: Pre K end of the year celebration
June 16: Last Day of school! Mass @ 8am, Pancake breakfast, Awards & Volunteer Recognition, 1pm dismissal *aftercare is not provided*
Aug. 28: First Day of School!
 

Estimadas queridas familias de San Sebastián,

Durante la primavera hemos sido testigos del esplendor de Dios. Nuestra comunidad recibió una nueva bendición en el hijo de Sra. Harty, Amon Guillermo Harty. Nos alegramos de que Sra. Harty y su esposo comienzan su nueva etapa de ser padres. Con la ayuda del bebé Amon dimos la bienvenida a la temporada de Pascua. Aunque tiempo ha pasado, espero que todos hayan disfrutado el poder de la resurrección de Jesús Cristo.

A través del mes de abril todos trabajaron juntos para desarrollar un festival maravilloso. Le demos la gracia a todos los miembros del comité, los padres, los estudiantes, los maestros, los patrocinadores, y la comunidad quien disfrutaron de nuestro festival. Estoy orgullosa de haber tenido la oportunidad de ver tanto éxito. Con su apoyo, tiempo, y donaciones hemos recaudado
$33,000 en el One Love Festival. Les demos las gracias por el amor que tienen por el colegio que ha demostrado a través de su esfuerzo y ganas de colaborar durante el festival. Nunca hace falta su generosidad y le agradecemos mucho.

En estos últimos 5 semanas tenemos muchos actividades: exámenes de STAR, el viaje de campamento, los estudiantes de 2º grado recibirán el primero comunión, y la graduación de los estudiantes de 8º grado. Favor de leer los siguientes anuncios importantes.

Dios los bendiga, Carla Rivera
 

Oportunidades para hacer voluntariado:
○    Servicio de valet les toca a los padres en 5-7 http://signup.com/go/oAcEMQ
○    Reuniones SPC: Jueves 5/25
○    Ayuda organizar la misa y ceremonia de graduación de 8º grado
○    Primer comunión con desayuno complementario
○    Ayudantes de maestros y a limpiar los salones
○    Ayuda organizando la parrillada - dia de juegos de madre e hijo
○    Favor de inscribirse aquí para hacer voluntariado https://signup.com/group/616202540069

La temporada de Pascua
Durante estos 50 días de la resurrección de Jesús Cristo celebramos con fe, esperanza y amor.


INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE LA MATRICULACIÓN
Estudiantes actuales
La fecha límite para registración temprana ya pasó. Pase a la oficina de la escuela lo más ante posible para firmar su contrato de colegiatura por el año escolar de 2017-2018.

Viaje de campamento
Tendremos un día completa de clases jueves el 25 de mayo. Viernes el 26 de mayo tendremos una salida temprana a la 1pm. Familias que están participando viajarán al campamento de Jackson Flats por su propia cuenta. Serán testigo de la presencia de
Dios en la naturaleza. Estarán participando en caminatas, andando en bicicleta, pescando, nadando, y ramando en canoa. Por más detalles póngase en contacto con Ms. Graves o Mr. Higdon.

Primer comunión de 2º grado
Mr. Suk y su clase de 2º grado están preparándose para recibir su primer comunión. El sacramento se dará a cabo el domingo el 11 de junio en la misa de la 9AM. Habrá un desayuno complementario después de misa en la cafetería.Tendrán practica viernes 2
 

de junio a las 4pm los padrinos están invitados pero no obligados a asistir. Para mas detalles pongase en contacto con Mr. Suk. Pedimos a nuestro comunidad de tenter estos estudiantes en sus oraciones durante este tiempo.

¡A bailar!
El 2 de junio los estudiantes de 4-8º grado están invitados a un baile escolar organizado por Student Council. Para entrar se necesitara $5 y un permiso firmado. Todo el dinero recaudado será usado para la graduación de 8º grado. Ven a disfrutar de música y pizza.

Parrillada de madre e hijo y dia de juegos el 20 de mayo
Se buscan voluntarios para organizar este evento. Si se interesa en ayudar comuníquese con Christine Maalouf spc@saintsebastianschool.com

Graduación de 8º grado
Aunque estemos tristes de verlos ir estamos orgulloso del futuro que tienen adelante. Padres de 8º grado presta atención a las siguientes fechas:
*Jueves el 1 de junio- Retiro de 8º grado Salesian Youth Renewal Retreat Center & Novitiate 8301 Arroyo Drive, Rosemead 91770
Los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela a las 8:15 AM y regresarán a las 2:45 PM (estarán saliendo del centro de retiro a las 2PM) Los estudiantes deben de estar en uniforme y traer su propio almuerzo. Todavía se necesita un conductor si necesita horas voluntarios traiga su documentación a la oficina.
*Martes el 6 de junio - practica de la ceremonia y misa
Dia completa de clase el lunes y martes. Practica sera en la iglesia.
*Miércoles el 7 de junio- viaje a Disneylandia
Si quiere asistir como acompañante o como conductor póngase en contacto con Srta. Rivera (crivera@saintsebastianschool.com). Les daremos más información. **Necesitan entrenamiento de VIRTUS y prueba de huellas**
*Jueves el 7 de junio- Dia sin estudiantes de 8º grado
*Viernes 8 de junio- Misa y graduación
 

Ven y celebra durante la misa a las 8AM. Habrá café y pastelitos para las familias de 8º grado después de misa. Los estudiantes no tendrán que asistir a clases deben de llegar a las 4PM para asistir la graduación juntos con sus familias. Después de la ceremonia habrá una cena de las 6:30-9PM (Les daremos más información sobre la cena). Si quiere voluntar póngase en contacto con Srta. Rivera (crivera@saintsebastianschool.com)

Celebración de Lenguaje de TK
Para celebrar todo los éxitos que han cumplido TK durante este año tendremos una ceremonia. La ceremonia será el martes 13 de junio a las 8:15 AM. Srta. Rodríguez le dara mas informacion.

Tutoría de verano con la especialista de lectura Sherona Khorramian
No tendremos escuela verano. Si queres que su hijo/a continúe su desarrollo en lectura, considera a Ms. Sherona para tutoría particular. Para más informacion escribe sharonak9@gmail.com.

Suscríbase al diario el Angelus
Nuestra escuela está participando en una oferta para iglesias y parroquias para ayudarnos a recaudar fondos. Si compra una suscripción por un año que es de $25 por 44 copias compradas en línea, nuestra escuela recibirá $10. Esta es una excelente manera de ayudar a nuestra escuela y recibir todas las noticias de nuestra comunidad católica. El Angelus es la fuente oficial de todo lo que sucede en la arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. Visite el próximo
sitio web tinyurl.com/StSebastianSchool para comprar su suscripción.

Recaudación de papel
Todavía estamos recaudando papel para fotocopias. Por cada paquete (500 hojas) que usted done, no solo le contara como crédito para su compromiso de $300 (con recibo) también recibirá 15 minutos de horas voluntarias. ¡Gracias!

Noticias de la preescolar
Vamos a celebrar en fin del año con un ‘Luau’ el 15 de julio a las 9:30 AM. Padres, abuelos y familiares están invitados. Vistese en su camisa hawaiana favorita o su falda de yerba.
 

Para preparar por este dia necesitaremos ayuda de padres por favor póngase en contacto con Emily o Raquel.

Resumen de fechas importantes: Para información sobre otras fechas visite nuestro sitio web: www.saintsebastianschool.com

15/5 - 5/26 Prueba STAR 25/5 Dia completo de escuela
26/5 Salida a la 1pm reunion de SPC @ 5pm
26-29/5 - Día familiar de acampar de San Sebastián 2017 (solo 47 lugares disponibles) 29/5- No hay escuela para día conmemorativo
31/5- Premios deportivos a las 5PM 1/ 6 - Retiro de 8º grado
2/6- Baile 4-8º grado desde 4-7PM 6/6 - Práctica de 8º grado
7/6 - Viaje a Disneylandia para 8º grado 8/6- 8º grado sin clase
9/6- Misa de 8º grado a las 8AM y graduación a las 4 PM con cena a las 6:30 PM 11/6 -Primer comunión de 2º grado
12/6 -Ceremonia de lenguaje de TK a las 8:15 AM
12-14/6 - Venta de uniformes usados desde las 3-6 PM 15/6 - Celebración del fin del año de Pre-K
16/6 -Ultimo dia de clases. Misa a las 8 AM, Desayuno de panqueques, premios y salida a las 1PM. **No hay aftercare**
28/8 -Primer dÍa de clases