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8th Grade Business (01/19 - 01/23)
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Dear 8th Grade Families,
Blessed Sunday!
I would like to share that we had a wonderful time at the LA Zoo with our Kinder Buddies. Our 8th graders were incredibly patient, responsible, and caring with their little friends, and the Kinder parents were extremely appreciative of their kindness and leadership.
Thank you as well for your understanding when our class arrived late to school due to an unforeseen event. Our students remained safe and waited patiently until the second bus arrived.
Additionally, thank you to all who submitted their student’s dedication page. I truly look forward to reading your heartfelt messages. As a final reminder, any dedication pages submitted after Friday, January 16 will not be accepted or added to this year’s yearbook. No exceptions.
Please read the important information below for this week.
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.
Assessment Schedule:
• Tuesday, January 20: Math
• Wednesday, January 21: Reading
Progress Reports
We are approaching the halfway point of the second trimester. Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, January 21.
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 child’s subject teacher.
SAP Open House & Catholic Schools’ Week 2026
SAP friends and families are invited to join our All-School Mass to kick off Catholic Schools’ Week on Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 AM, followed by Open House from 12:00–2:00 PM.
Students who wear their formal Mass uniform will receive a FREE dress pass. Please see your homeroom teacher to receive your pass. Folklorico students will receive theirs as well.
Catholic Schools’ Week Activities
Monday, January 26
• Parent Appreciation Day
• Cozy Day (No pajamas)
• Coffee and donuts for parents during morning carline
Tuesday, January 27
• Student Appreciation Day
• Class Color Day (8th Grade – Pink)
• Pep Rally in the Hall
Wednesday, January 28
• Administration Appreciation Day
• Sports Attire
Thursday, January 29
• Teacher Appreciation Day
• Disney Day (wear appropriate Disney attire)
Friday, January 31
• Special Persons’ Day
• Formal Mass Uniform / Sunday Best
• No bags or devices
• Bring snacks (early recess) and lunch if staying for daycare
• No lunch service provided
• Noon dismissal
Special Persons’ Day
Friday is noon dismissal and Special Persons’ Day. Students may be checked out beginning at 9:45 AM to attend Mass.
During Mass:
• Students with a special person may sit behind our class
• If students have younger siblings, families may sit behind the sibling’s class
• Students without a special person will remain with the teacher
Students are free to leave after Mass once they are officially checked out. Please note that once students are checked out, parents/guardians are responsible for their supervision.
Kindly avoid going in and out of the church during Mass. Students should use the restroom and get water beforehand.
Please return your child’s Special Person form to the homeroom teacher as soon as possible.
Lunch with Msgr. Pilato & Fr. Pirrone
Each year, Msgr. Pilato and Fr. Pirrone host a special lunch for our 8th grade students. The schedule and permission slip are attached. Please sign and return the permission slip by Friday, January 23, 2026.
8th Grade Calendar
Please refer to the link below for important dates and updates:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTcVW7xuFhew7nqiAYMzQlJouPuGXaVQTmCNyrn8aEA/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming Events- 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
- Feb 4 – 100th Day of School; Mandatory Parent General Meeting #2
- Feb 12 - DWTS Finale in the Hall
- Feb 16 – Presidents’ Day (No School)
- Feb 20 - Yearbook Presale Ends
Blessings,
Ms. Garcia