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St. Sebastian School, West LA

Pre-K to 8th Grade. Dual Language Immersion

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Newsletter Week of October 18th – 25th

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Newsletter | 0 comments

Message from our Principal

Dear Saint Sebastian Family,

Affirmation of the Week: “The more I learn the more I achieve.” The ability to learn is a gift unlike any other. Our brain is constantly working and we are capable of absorbing endless amounts of information. All knowledge and skills have value. It is what we do with them that is key. As we continue our journey as lifelong learners these skills will pave the way for us.

Mr. Suk

Principal

Monthly School Family Mass 

Tomorrow Saturday October 19th, we will celebrate Mass together as a Spartan family.  We want to invite all our Saint Sebastian families to join us across the street at the Parish at 5:00pm. Students who wear their mass uniform will get a free dress pass. 

2nd Movie Night after school

Our Student Council is getting ready for the second movie night! The second one is for families from 3rd grade & up next Friday October 25th and the show will start at 5:00pm. Students need to turn in a permission slip to Ms. Nathalie in order to attend.
Accompany and support our student council fundraisers to allow them to organize fun activities for the whole student body.  There will be pizza, popcorn, ice cream, nachos, and sodas for sale.

Vision to Learn at school

Vision To Learn is a non-profit organization working in communities across the U.S. offering vision services to students in support of their academic achievement. Vision screenings will take place here on Friday October 25th. If your child does not pass the screening, they will be referred to the Vision To Learn mobile clinic to receive a routine eye exam by a trained and licensed independent optometrist. If needed, your child may also be prescribed glasses. The optometrist may also identify and refer students in need of follow-up vision care. Eye exams do not involve eye drops or dilation.

If you do not want your child to receive the service, please turn in this Opt Out Form to the office asap.

Costume Parade and Contest 

The Halloween Costume Contest will begin at 9:15 am this Thursday, October 31st  in the school yard. Students are asked to wear costumes that are appropriate for a school setting with young children on campus.
The guidelines include the following:
  • No weapons
  • No blood on the costume, mask, or skin
  • Appropriate outfits for a school setting
  • Includes skirt lengths and tightness 
  • Costume cannot be scary for younger children (Example – scary clown with blood on face)
Students come dressed up ready for the parade. Parents will be allowed to come and see the Halloween Costume Contest. Students can change by themselves after the event if they want to or they can wear their costumes all day.

Fall Festival Sign ups

The Fall Festival is here! Please check out the volunteering and donation sign ups. If there is anything you can help with, add your name to the list. We appreciate all your support to make these events unforgettable for our kids.

Fall Festival Sign up 

Please communicate with your room parents to see how you can help with the car decorations and candy donations for each class.

Let’s make this event memorable again!

 Fingerprinting

Sign up with Ms. Valdez at the office to secure your spot ASAP!

  • Fingerprinting Session – By appointment only. It takes 15 minutes. You must bring an official Photo ID. We suggest you arrive at least 10 minutes before your appointment. – Wednesday November 6th from 12:00- 5:00pm

Upcoming Events

  • School Family Mass – Saturday October 19th at 5:00pm
  • Winter Fundraising Begins – Thursday October  24th
  • 3rd & up Family Movie Night – Friday October 25th @5:00pm
  • Halloween Parade – Wear your costume today – Thursday October 31st
  • Fall Festival: Trunk-or-Treat – Friday November 1st @ 12:30 – 6:00pm
  • Veterans Day – Holiday – No School – Monday November 11th
  • SPC Meeting – Wednesday November 13th @5:00pm
  • Picture Retake – Friday November 22nd @9:00am
  • Last day before the break – Early Dismissal @12:00pm 
    • No Lunch Service available
    • No Aftercare available
  • Mass to Bless Saint Sebastian Statue – Special Guest: Bishop Matthew Elshoff – Saturday November 23rd at 5:00pm
  • THANKSGIVING BREAK – November 25th-29th

For additional upcoming events, please open the Key Dates by month Calendar 2024-2025

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