Week of 5/12-5/16

Good Morning Fourth Grade Families
Happy Sunday! Happy Mother's Day to all Mother Figures, thank you for your love, your patience and your help in shaping your child's life.You are greatly appreciated, enjoy your Special Day.

I would like to thank of all of you Parents for your thoughtful gifts and your support during this Teacher Appreciation Week. I am very grateful for everything. Thank you.

Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of May.12-May.16. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed any email, you can find updates on my school blog:https://nnolva.sites.ecatholic.com/fourth-grade
Deadlines:

May 27: 3rd Trimester Mass Reflection (10 reflections required)
May 30 : AR goal and ST math goal 100%

Monday, May 12, All-School Mass for May Crowning
All students must wear their complete formal Mass uniform.

Fiesta Week Schedule & Important Reminders

May 12–14 (Mon–Wed): 12:00 p.m. dismissal due to Fiesta setup.
May 12–13: Daycare is available until 3:00 p.m. only.
May 14 (Wed): No daycare available.
May 15 (Thurs): No school – Fiesta setup day.
May 16–18 (Fri–Sun): Parish Fiesta begins! Enjoy the festivities!
May 19 (Mon): No school – Fiesta cleanup day.

Focus of the Week:

Math: Relative Sizes of Customary Measurement Units Test 5/13
ELA: Point of view
Prayer: The Magnificat

St. Anthony of Padua FESTIVAL, 05/16- 05/18
Our school campus will be set up with Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family. ALL SAP School families are required to serve 8 hours during the Fiesta. (8 hours per family on tuition contract) $200 fine for non-participation will be billed if your hours are not fulfilled.

The Festival is also in need of the following donations to keep costs down, each class has been assigned the following items:
Kinder   (2) Hefty supreme foam Hinged lid container 3 compartment and (1) napkins
Grade 1 (3) Cases Coke cans 24 count and (1) Case 35 bottle water
Grade 2   (2) Heavy duty 3 compartment plates 10 ¼” and (1) 500 count napkins
Grade 3   (2) Chocolate Abuelita 38oz and (1) 500 count napkins
Grade 4 (1) Food Tray 2 lb. 250 count pack and (1) 4 oz ice cream cups
Grade 5 (2) Round Corn Tortilla Chips 64oz and (1) 6lb. Nacho Cheese Can
Grade 6 (4) Cases Sprite & Coke cans 24 count and (1) bag of napkins
Grade 7 (2) Cases Pepsi cans 36 count and (1) Case 35 bottle water
Grade 8 (2) Las Palmas 6 lb. can and (3) Hominy 6lb can

Please bring your donations to the fiesta table outside of church on Sundays or drop off at the School Office. All donations must be in by May 10, 2025

SAP Summer Day Camp
We’re excited to offer SAP Summer Day Camp from June 30, 2025 – July 25, 2025!
Fun activities are planned for all campers.
Please complete the registration form and return it with payment to the office.
Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA2AjmVYMjgHEbd9mIICz7RfIpfd9H16KlHyq5kpV7hG1Ew/viewform?usp=header

Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].

May 11 – Happy Mothers’ Day!
May 12 – Fiesta Set up week begins, May Crowning (8th grade leads), Choir sings (12 noon dismissal, daycare till 3pm), Mary’s Day activities
May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta, please sign up for shifts and send in class donations to school (see calendar for Noon dismissals and student free days due to Fiesta set up and clean up)
May 22 – New Parent Orientation in the Hall 6:30 pm
June 2-6 – Last Week of School for 8th graders (noon dismissal all week, special activities)
June 4 – Crossover Day for grades K-7, last morning assembly with the 8th graders before graduation
June 13 – Last Day of School

Please feel free to email me if you have any question.

Blessings,
Florence Ekindi
4th grade Homeroom Teacher
St Anthony of Padua School
Tel. 310-329-7170
Fax 310-329-9843
1003 W 163rd St. Gardena, CA 90247
www.stanthonygardena.org