Message from our Principal
Dear Saint Sebastian Family,
Affirmation of the Week: “I will persevere through the silence of the tests.” The teacher is silent during the tests and sometimes your prayers go unanswered during your time of need. These are times where you feel isolated and alone. When the anxiety builds and the worries fill your mind. But, this is also the time for you to show your resolve and the results of your daily efforts. Trust yourself, and take the steps needed to move forward.
Mr. Andrew Suk
Principal
Please read the information below so you get the details for the activities we have planned for this upcoming month and save the dates!
Quick Reminder: Chocolate money is due this Friday January 30th.
Please send the $60 cash or check to the office anytime before Friday. You can also send the money via Zelle at principal@ saintsebastianschool.com
Sign up for Catholic Schools Week!
As a catholic school, we celebrate what makes our community unique. Help us celebrate by participating in the daily events we’ll have that week.
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Monday: Sign up here to celebrate our faculty and staff by volunteering to cover for their breaks. -
Tuesday: Bring a dish from your country of origin to share with the school.
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Wednesday: Sign up with Mr. Suk to inspire our students by sharing what you do: https://forms.gle/
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Thursday: We have a surprise for you!
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Friday: Ask your teacher how we will celebrate our kiddos!
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
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Monday: Dress up as a Faculty or Staff member! Be your favorite teacher for the day to honor him or her!
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Tuesday: Wear a traditional costume or the colors of your country of origin/heritage.
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Wednesday: Dress up as a professionist! What do you want to be when you grow up?
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Thursday: Check in with your teacher, if they need comfortable clothes or the uniform. It will depend on the kind of service they will be doing.
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Friday: FREE DRESS DAY!!!
NOTICE: Friday is the only free dress day, the other days students must follow the code or bring their regular uniform.
Blood Drive on Sunday Feb 1st
In collaboration with the Los Angeles Red Cross, our Parish is organizing a blood donation campaign. Donating blood is a good social action and, at the same time, it is good for one’s health. Regular blood donation stimulates our cells and helps our body renew and cleanse our vascular system. We need 45 people to donate blood on Sunday, February 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the school cafeteria.You must reserve your spot using the link below:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/
Whole School Panoramic Picture on Feb. 6th!
Remember to wear your Mass Uniform that day. Including the sweater, vest & tie!
https://www. barksdalestorefront.com/shop/ login/?ac=0021343PAN
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
SCHEDULE YOUR FINANCIAL AID MEETING
February is the window to schedule your
Financial Aid meeting
Please click on the link below to schedule a time to meet with Mr. Suk:
Financial Aid Meeting Calendar
Upcoming Events
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- Catholic Schools Week – January 26th- 30th
- CSW re-enrollment Discount (Registration $400 only if paid today) – Monday January 26th
- Early re-enrollment Discount (Registration $450 only if paid this week) – Tuesday January 26th – Friday January 30th
- Red Cross Blood Drive – Sunday February 1st 7:00am to 3:00pm
- Re-enrollment window – (Registration $555) January 31st – February 20th
- Financial Aid Meetings – February 2nd to 27th *No meetings will be scheduled after February
- Whole School Picture Day – Friday January 6th – Wear Mass uniform
- Monthly Family Mass – Sunday February 8th at 12:00pm
- SPC Meeting – Wednesday February 11th
- Lunch with Loved ones – Thursday February 12th at 11:30am
- Free Tax Preparation Event – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Sunday February 15th from 9:00 to 3:30
- Holiday – Presidents Day – Monday February 16th – School and Office closed
- Ash Wednesday Mass – Wednesday February 18th – WEAR MASS UNIFORM (No Friday Mass this week)
- Open Enrollment – Monday February 23rd – New students will be able to enroll.
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For additional upcoming events, please open the Key Dates by month Calendar 2025-2026
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