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8th Grade Business (01/12-01/16)
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Dear 8th Grade Families,
Blessed Sunday! Today is the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus and marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of the Ordinary Time. As we step into Ordinary Time, may our faith continue to grow not just in celebrations, but in daily choices, service, humility, and love. May God guide us to listen to His voice, just as Jesus did, and to live in a way that reflects His will.
Pleas read the information you need for this week.
Class of 2026 Dedication Page
Due: Friday, January 16, 2026
There are only a few weeks left until the deadline! Honor the Class of 2026 by sharing how proud you are of their accomplishments and wishing them well as they prepare for high school. These dedication pages are placed in the back of the yearbook and serve as a lifelong keepsake of your graduate’s time at Saint Anthony of Padua.
How to submit:- Complete the dedication page (JPEG format)
- Email it to Ms. Alejandre at [email protected]
- Submit the flyer and payment to the school office
(Please see the attached flyer for full details.) - /documents/2025/12/8th%20Grade%20Yearbook%20Dedication%20Page%20Form%202026%201.pdf
Kinder & 8th Grade LA Zoo Trip
Friday, January 16, 2026
Our Kindergarten and 8th Grade students will be attending a joint field trip to the LA Zoo. This experience is designed to strengthen their connection while learning together through an outdoor educational experience.- Cost: $32 per student
- Attire: Formal Mass uniform and 8th grade sweater
- Departure: Immediately after the 8:00 AM School Mass
- Return: Approximately 3:00 PM
/documents/2025/12/K%20%208th%20LA%20Zoo%202026%20Permission%20Slip.pdf
In addition, I am looking for 3 more chaperones for this trip. If you would like to join us, please let me know by Monday, January 12.
Lunch with Msgr. Pilato & Fr. Pirrone
Each year, Msgr. Pilato and Fr. Pirrone host a special lunch with our 8th grade students. The schedule and permission slip are attached. Kindly sign and return the permission slip by Friday, January 23, 2026.
/documents/2025/12/Lunch%20with%20Msgr.%20%20Fr.%20Pirrone%202026.pdf
/documents/2025/12/Lunch%20with%20Msgr.%20%20Fr.%20Pirrone.pdf
Special Persons' Day
Friday is noon dismissal and Special Persons' Day. Students may be checked out of school beginning at 9:45 am to go to mass. During Mass, students with a special person MAY sit behind our class OR if they have younger sibling/s you may sit behind their class. Those with no special person invited will stay with the teacher. Students are free to leave after Mass once they are checked out of school.
Please know that once students are checked out from the teacher, parents/guardians will be in charge of their child. Kindly make sure that your child has adult supervision at all times.
Reminder, please avoid going in and out of the church during Mass. Students are asked to use the restroom and get water before Mass.
Lastly, kindly turn in your student's special person form to your homeroom as soon as possible.
STAR TESTING Window 2
Junior High students will be taking their STAR Assessments on January 20–21. Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day. This will help them stay focused and do their best on the assessment.
Assessment Schedule:- Tuesday, January 20: Math
- Wednesday, January 21: Reading
We are approaching the halfway point of the second trimester, and your student’s progress report will be sent home on Friday, January 23.
We encourage both parents and students to regularly check GradeLink to stay informed about academic progress. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s subject teacher.
Second Trimester Goals Deadlines- Christian Service Hours - due Monday, February 23 (8th - 7hrs ; 7th - 5hrs ; 6th - 3hrs)
- Accelerated Reader (AR) - must be 100% on/before Friday, February 20
- ST Math - must be at 66% on/before Friday, February 27
Please refer to the link below for important dates and updates:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTcVW7xuFhew7nqiAYMzQlJouPuGXaVQTmCNyrn8aEA/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming Events- Jan 16 – 8th Grade Dedication Page Due
- Jan 16 – K & 8th Grade LA Zoo Trip
- Jan 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
- Jan 25 – 8th Grade Bake Sale (Fundraiser); Open House Family Mass
- Jan 26–30 – Catholic Schools Week
- Monday (Parent Appreciation)
- Tuesday (Student Appreciation)
- Wednesday (Administration Appreciation)
- Thursday (Teacher Appreciation)
- Friday (Special Person’s Day) – Noon Dismissal
- Feb 4 – 100th Day of School; Mandatory Parent General Meeting #2
- Feb 16 – Presidents’ Day (No School)
Blessings,
Ms. Garcia