6th Grade Newsletter 2/9-2/13

Dear Parents,
Please review the important updates, events, and upcoming deadlines below. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Dismissal Procedure for After-School Programs 

Students in after-school programs, sports, or walk home will stay with the class until dismissal/car line procedures are completed. Walk home students will be sent to the designated gate for them to walk home. Students will not be allowed to walk across car traffic unless driven by Mr. Flores - I will not leave my area to walk students over. Please plan accordingly. 

Junior High Parent Questionnaire
Please take the time to complete the Parent Questionnaire. Your feedback is essential and helps guide future planning. So far, since our first publishing, we have only received 4 responses from parents. Please let your opinions, compliments, or suggestions be known. Thank you for your participation. 

Please complete the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScge8qeMVPr96vaB8bi3H_BTkr41_b8K75TobQeRXtP1eduUQ/viewform

TACSC Leadership Training (Grades 5–8)
TACSC, a Catholic leadership organization, is hosting Leadership Days at local Catholic high schools for students in grades 5–8. The program focuses on developing moral leaders who positively impact their communities.

I highly encourage you to register your 6th grader to learn more about time management, quiet and strong leadership skills, and gain motivation going into their 7th grade year.

Registration is $30.

More information is available at:
https://tacsc.org/

Important Reminders and Deadlines

Christian Service Hours – Due Monday, February 23
8th Grade: 7 hours
7th Grade: 5 hours
6th Grade: 3 hours

Accelerated Reader (AR)
Students must be at 100 percent by Friday, February 20. Make up work if absent will not be accepted. 

ST Math
Students must be at 66 percent by Friday, February 27.

Pauly’s Project 2026 – Lenten Service Opportunity
This Lenten season, the 5th grade class, in partnership with Pauly’s Project, will lead a donation drive and community service opportunity to support homeless individuals in Downtown Los Angeles. We invite the SAP community to help us collect at least 100 hygiene kits.

Donation Drive: February 11 – March 5
Donation Goal: 100 Hygiene Kits

Class Donations:

• 6th Grade: Floss & travel-size mouthwash

• 7th Grade: Small notebook & pen

• 8th Grade: Razors & comb

Optional Donations: Toilet tissue, hot packs, nail clippers, gallon-size Ziploc bags

Reminders: 

Attendance / Tardy Policy 

1. Attendance & Work Habit Grade:
    All absences—excused or unexcused—count toward your child’s attendance work habit grade.
   
   

2. Tardies Count:
    A student’s total number of tardies within the trimester is also included in their attendance grade.
   
   

3. Tardy Definition:
    Students are marked tardy if they are not seated and prepared with materials by 7:50 a.m.
   
   

4. After the Bell = Tardy:
   Even if your child is dropped off earlier, entering the classroom at 7:51 a.m. or later (after the tardy bell) results in a tardy.
   
   

5. Chronic Tardiness:
   If a student reports not having enough time to prepare, families are encouraged to arrive earlier to prevent a chronic issue that impacts attendance standing and registration for the upcoming school year.
   
   

6. Serious Attendance Impact:
   Chronic absenteeism or tardiness may result in a registration hold or dismissal beginning early 2026.
   
   

7. Absence Notification Requirement (Very Important):
   Parent absence emails must be sent before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. Emails sent after this time will result in the absence being unexcused.
   
   

8. Academic Consequences:
    Unexcused absences affect your child’s ability to make up missed projects, activities, or tests, which directly impacts academic performance.

Important Dates Coming Up

• February 10 - Musical rehearsals begin 

• February 11 - Valentine’s Day (observed) - wear red or pink $1 free dress 

• February 12 - DWTS Finale in the Hall 

• February 16 - President’s Day - No school & Re-registration begins online

• February 17 - Musical Theater Parent Meeting 

• February 18 - Ash Wednesday School Mass at 8 am 

• February 20 - Yearbook Presale ends 

• February 22 - 2nd and 6th grade bake sale 11:00 - 12:30 pm

• February 28 - Open enrollment begins

Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly!