principal's newsletter september 5, 2006 - Sts. Simon & Jude

PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER MAY 30, 2011
Dear Parents,
This Saturday, June 4, the Sts. Simon & Jude School Class of 2011 will receive their
diplomas at a special graduation liturgy beginning at 9:00 A.M. As we bid these students a fond
farewell, we also wish them well as they begin their journey into high school. We are grateful for
the many contributions they have made to this faith community—for their enthusiasm and love
of life; for reminding us how to see things through youthful eyes; and for constantly renewing our
faith and hope for the future. We pray that they may find serenity in a world they may not always
understand; that they may discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace;
that they see their future as one filled with promise and possibility; and that the love and light of
Christ shine through them always!
Co-Valedictorian – Veronica Neach
Co-Valedictorian – Connor Saeman
Congratulations Class of 2011!
STUDENT COUNCIL COMMISSIONING CEREMONY
I would like to take this opportunity to commend all of the students who campaigned for
membership on our Student Council next year. All of the students did a wonderful job with their
posters and speeches, and we will continue to rely upon each one of them to serve as role
models for the rest of the student body. Congratulations to the following students who were
elected by their peers to serve as Commissioners during the 2011-2012 school year.
Commissioner General – Grant Mooney
Asst. Commissioner General – Lauren Markwith
Commissioner of Religious Affairs – Miranda Hughes
Commissioner of Finance – Taylor Briggs
Commissioner of Communications – Jacob Rojek
Commissioner of School Spirit – Alison Michalak
Commissioner of Boys Athletics – Daryl Nucum
Commissioner of Girls Athletics – Jennie Kwok
Commissioners of Concessions – Lauren Castelblanco & John Farina-Morelos
The installation ceremony for these students will be held this Wednesday, June 1, at 8:15 A.M.
in church. Immediately following the installation, we will be bidding farewell to the Class of 2011,
and recognizing some of our 8 th grade students for their tenure at Sts. Simon & Jude School, as
well as their achievements as CJSF members. Parents are most welcome to join us for this
special event.
NOON DISMISSAL
School will dismiss at 12:00 noon this Friday, June 3 rd . Students who are left unattended on
campus will be sent to Stay Care.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Thank you to all of the parents who expressed an interest in joining the School Advisory Council
by submitting nomination forms. Every parent received a ballot and was asked to vote for the
candidates of their choice and return their ballots by Friday, May 20 th . Last week all of the
ballots were tallied, and the following parents were elected to serve a 3-year membership on the
Council: Albert Abaoag, Laura DiCrisi, Eric Pellkofer, Philip Tanghal and Cheryl Wills.
Thank you to the many parents who voted and to all of our parents for your continued support
and partnership in the education of our students. It is very much appreciated!
NEWS FROM THE SSJ LIBRARY
• You can still purchase a family SUMMER LIBRARY PASS for $35. Forms are available
in the library. Anyone with a summer library pass may check out books at the close of
the school year and keep them through the summer session.
• The annual STAR READING ASSEMBLIES will be held on Wednesday,
June 8, in Colman Hall at 9:30 A.M. for students in grades 2 – 4, and at 11:00 A.M. for
students in grades 5 – 7.
• There will be a USED BOOK SALE in the school library June 6 th and 7 th . Please bring all
your children’s used books, videos and DVDs to the library beginning Thursday, June 2.
We will be selling books for 50 cents each at our book sale during the last week of
school. This is a great way to get some STAR books for summer reading.
• Please search your cars and bookshelves at home for school library books. All books
must be returned to the library by Friday, June 3 rd . (All 8 th grade student library
books must be turned in, or lost books paid for, before they can receive their diploma.)
Students with summer library passes may check out books or renew the ones they have
during the last week of school.
• HONOR’S READER (Grades 5 and up) In an effort to encourage students to “read
widely” we have established a category called “Honor’s Reader.” There is a list of “great
books/authors” everyone should read before they go to high school, and students can
select and read books from this list. Each student is responsible for updating his or her
own personal list which we keep in a notebook at the library desk. When they have
earned 100 points, they will have achieved honors. This is cumulative over their years as
a Star Reader. This is only for students in 5th grade and above. Ideally, they will
have earned Honor’s status at least once by the time they graduate. This is something
they will earn in addition to their certificate level (e.g. classic/honors 1; or star/honors1).
For a full explanation of the star reading program please check our SSJ website at
http://www.ssj.org/school/library/Our_STAR_Reading_Prog.htm.
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
Last call for any uniform donations! If you have uniforms you would like to donate, please leave
them in the lost and found closet on the top two shelves. Please have the donations bagged so
we know these are for the uniform exchange. Only gently used and clean uniforms can be
accepted. The last uniform exchange will be this Wednesday, June 1, immediately after school.
If you have any questions contact Deanna Lambert at gdmmlambert@sbcglobal.net or 714-658-
2946. Remember, anything left in the closet will be donated!!!!!
SSJ UNIFORM SALES
Vicki Marsha Uniforms will be in Colman Hall this Wednesday, June 1, from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00
P.M. Their representatives will be here to assist you with fittings and samples of the new items
for the 2011-2012 school year. Feel free to take advantage of purchasing your uniforms now so
that you can avoid the long lines in August. Please note that our school P.E. uniforms and

sweatshirts will also be available for purchasing at that time. All of the uniform information flyers
are located under “must read.”
SCHOOL SUPPLY SALES
Are you interested in saving yourself from frantically running from store to store trying to get
your school supplies the day before school starts, just to find out they are completely sold out?
Then take advantage of our annual SSJ School Supply kit sale! From now until June 24, you
can purchase your school supplies for next year either in the office or online, and leave all your
worries behind. The School Supply order form can be downloaded from this communication and
you can find additional pertinent information in this week's newsletter.
SSJ YEARBOOKS
Don’t get left out! We are still accepting orders for our SSJ yearbooks! The cost is $20 each,
and there are still a few order forms available in the school office.
FINAL SCRIP SALES
Please note that the final day we will be accepting scrip orders this year is Thursday, June 2 nd .
An order placed on this day will be delivered on Monday, June 6 th . Thank you to everyone who
purchased scrip this year and, subsequently, helped in supporting our school!
MEDICATION REMINDER FROM THE HEALTH ROOM
Please be sure to collect your child’s medications from the health room prior to the last day of
school on Friday, June 10 th . Any medications, over-the-counter or prescription will be
discarded if not claimed. New forms for medication administration must be completed each
year. Have a safe and healthy summer.
WOMEN CREATING COMMUNITY
Learn tips for creating a warm, welcoming home and all you need to know for hosting beautiful
parties. Wendy Rincom will be speaking about "Home & Party Design" on Wednesday, June 1,
at 9:00 A.M. in the Franciscan Rooms. This is the last WCC meeting before summer vacation.
Hope to see you there!
TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS
Mrs. Bonny (Kgn. teacher) has four (4) Taylor Swift tickets for sale for a concert on Wednesday,
August 24, 2011, at 7:00 P.M. at the Staples Center. The seats are in Section 302, Row
14, Seats 1-4. Each ticket is $95. Tickets will be sold in a set of two (2) or four (4.) If you are
interested, please contact Mrs. Bonny by e-mail at jbonny@ssj.org, or stop by her classroom
between 3:00 - 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.

Fr. Christian Diamond Jubilee
Celebrating 60 Years as a Franciscan Priest!
Sts. Simon & Jude Church will celebrate Fr. Christian’s 60 th Anniversary of his Ordination on
June 3, 4 and 5, 2011. Sts. Simon & Jude has been home to Fr. Christian for the last 20 years,
and we want his Diamond Jubilee to be reflective of his service and the community spirit he has
helped create here. The Diamond Jubilee celebration will consist of the following activities:
• A Friday night reception from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the friars’ homes. All parishioners will
have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the reception. 350 tickets at $100 each will
be sold for the Friday night reception, with the money collected going to the new fund.
Tickets can be purchased in the Parish Office.
• Prayers of thanksgiving will be offered for Fr. Christian at all weekend Masses, with Fr.
Christian celebrating the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 5. A second collection will
be taken during all Masses that weekend, with donations in Fr. Christian’s honor given to
the new fund.
• Finally, a Sunday morning reception, with coffee and cake, will be held in Fr. Christian’s
honor after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Hospitality Area.
Fr. Christian has asked that any monies collected during the celebrations be given to the new
Sts. Simon & Jude Facilities Renovation Fund. This new fund will be used to provide for the
near and long term facility needs of the parish, school, hall and residences. We are grateful to
Fr. Christian for allowing us to kick off this new fund during his Jubilee, and we hope that you
will be able to join us for this special celebration.
In faith, pride and spirit,
Crystal Smith & Faculty