8th Grade Business (01/25-01/30)

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Blessed Sunday! Today, we kick off Catholic Schools Week!

SAP friends and families are invited to join us for our All-School Mass 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 their passes as well.

 Please read the information you need for this week.

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), may wear jean bottoms.
• 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.

Other Important Information
Lunch with Msgr. Pilato & Fr. Pirrone
Each year, Msgr. Pilato and Fr. Pirrone host a special lunch for our 8th grade students. Please note that the lunches scheduled for February 6 and February 9 have been cancelled. Students who were scheduled on these dates have been reassigned to different lunch dates.

Kindly review the updated schedule for the new assignments.
Presentation & Discussion Re: Human Sexuality & Relationships
In February, Mr. Rubalcava, Mr. Aguilar, Mrs. Dyogi, and I will be presenting lessons on Human Sexuality and Relationships to our 8th grade students. These presentations will be offered in separate men’s and women’s sessions and will be guided by Catholic moral teaching. The lessons will emphasize the dignity of the human person, the sanctity of marriage, and the virtue of chastity.
Our goal is to support the spiritual, moral, and emotional development of your child in accordance with our shared Catholic values.
While it is always the responsibility of parents and guardians to provide instruction in human reproduction for their children, the school partners with families to provide a formal family life curriculum in accordance with the guidance and policies of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The scheduled presentations and discussions are offered to all 8th grade students. As parents and guardians, you have the right to choose whether your child participates in these lessons.
A separate email with the presentation dates and additional important information will be sent later this week.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.


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 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 28 - Yearbook Presale Ends

Thank you all and God Bless!

Blessings,
Ms. Garcia