Holy Name of Mary School

HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-June 5, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Thurs. June 5

Graduation Dinner & Dance @ 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren in La Verne

Fri. June 6

First Fri. Mass (dress uniform)
Gr. 2 Pictures will be taken following Mass
Gr. 7 & 8 come to school @ 10:00 a.m.
Gr. 8 dismiss @ 12 noon
Graduation @ 5:00 p.m.

Mon. June 9

Pre -K Flying Up Ceremony @ 8:30 a.m.
Gr. 7 Field Trip

Tues. June 10

Kindergarten Graduation @ 10:00 a.m.
Non-Uniform Day for May Paper Drive
6:30 p.m. City of San Dimas Distinguished Service to Youth Awards @ City Hall
7:30 p.m. Booster Club –lib.

Wed. June 11

Student Council Speeches following morning assembly
Picnic Day ( Non-Uniform Day) Please join us from 11:30 -12:30! Bring your family and your picnic blanket and chairs. Sandwiches will be served. This event is sponsored by the PTG. Donations will gladly be accepted for our sister school, Immaculate Conception, Los Angeles.
12:30 dismissal
7:00 p.m. Gr. 5-7 Academic Awards- basketball court- Everyone is invited. Student dress for the evening should be a reflection of the significance of the occasion.

Thurs. June 12

Last Day of School (Non-Uniform Day)
9:30 a.m. Prayer Service on assembly
10:00 a.m. dismissal
No after school Kid’s Club

Sat. June 14

Flag Day
Paper Drive

Sun. June 15

Father’s Day

Tues. June 17

School Board mtg. @ 7:30 p.m. Rm. 5

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
June 8, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, Matthew 9:9-13.

Gospel Summary
Jesus made his mission clear when he ate with tax collectors and sinners. Some chose to judge him by his company. Instead, Jesus explained that a person in good health would have no need for a doctor. Likewise, only sinners need the salvation Jesus promised.

Reflection for Families
As our children grow and socialize with other children in the neighborhood, schools, or faith communities, we may not always be pleased with their choice of friends. It's always a good idea to be in touch with who are children's friends are; but at the same time, we need to risk a little, too. Your children and your family may be an instrument of God's love and compassion for someone who may be looked down upon by others.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
As a family, come up with a list of people who are "outcasts" in society. Perhaps there is a person at school, or a family in the neighborhood. Maybe you know of someone who is separated from society either in a hospital, nursing home, or prison. Write a prayer for these people, or make a card letting them know you are thinking of them. If possible, spend some time with some of the people you have listed.

Discussion Starters
1. I know of at least one clique that I wasn't part of. When I was around them I felt . . .
2. It took a lot of courage for Jesus to eat with sinners and tax collectors because . . .
3. I hesitate to offer my friendship to unpopular people because . . .

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GET A JUMP START ON YOU SERVICE HOURS FOR NEXT YEAR
We are looking for some help labeling AR books in the library. We can use your help! Anytime June 9-11. Whatever time you can give us will be gratefully appreciated. Please contact Mrs. Ortega @ ext. 243.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARDMr. Bob Dimaano will be honored at the San Dima City Hall on Tues., June 10 @6:30 p.m. for his extraordinary commitment to our children’s safety.

Would you like to be a part of lenten soup nights next year? We need three people to help co-chair this event. Please consider this incredible invitation to serve our Lord and our school. If interested contact Heather Hoynes @ 909-305-1512

Starting next school year, each class, one time, will have an opportunity to raise money through Donut Fellowship after mass. The money raised will help with classroom needs and field trips, and the money may be carried over from year to year. For a complete list of guidelines or more information please direct your questions to your room parents, or Heather Hoynes, Head Room parent, @ 909-305-1512

UNIFORM CHANGES FOR 2008- 2009
Shoes: Brown, black, navy, gray, or white leather or canvas (without pattern or design)

On non-uniform day, boys, will be required to wear traditional pants or walking shorts and collared shirts

A Million Thanks!

We cannot let the year end without acknowledging all of those who have contributed so much to Double Bag Lunch this year:

Our Volunteer drivers- who dedicate time from their busy day to drive students and deliver lunches to and from the shelters every month…. Giselle Smith, Brenda Luna, Shelly Hughes, Germel Salvador, Gloria Sanchez, Michele Cote, Liz Busque, Heather Hoynes. You have been so wonderful!!!!

Mrs. K – for wholeheartedly supporting DBL year after year.

Faculty & Staff – for embracing this program by allowing us to use class time to make lunches with your students and to teach them about hunger and poverty.

Mr. Hagman – for doing DBL assembly announcements with such enthusiasm. Best of luck to you!

CJSF – for doing an efficient job collecting, sorting, and tallying lunches month to month. You’re awesome!

Mrs. Jimenez – for your kindness, love for the poor, and monetary contributions to DBL.

Grade 3 – for donating birthday gifts to shelter-bound residents. How thoughtful and caring you are!

Peggy Venti and Brenda Luna – who have graciously volunteered to use their time and talent next year as new DBL team members. Welcome to the team!

You and your family – not just for donating tons of lunches every month, but also for showing us what our schoolis made of: a caring, generous, community of faith that works together to “ love our neighbors” by helping to meet the basic needs of the poor. In this way, you model holiness for your children. It’s a privilege to be a part of this kind of community. Together you have contributed more than 15, 374 lunches since 2004. WOW !!!

Have a nice and blessed summer!

-The DBL Team

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN –HNMSchool is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Livescan forms are available from Mrs. Kuzmickas. Livescan is free of charge when you visit the locations listed below. Be sure to return the livescan form to Mrs. K after fingerprinting.

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
2640 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena
12:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
For appointment call (626) 840-4381

ST. DENIS - Tuesday, June 17th
2125 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar
12:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. -7:20 p.m.
For appointment call (909) 861-7106 ex. 42

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL Wednesday, June 25th
3420 Portolo Ave.
Los Angeles
12:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
For appointment call (323) 225-7264

ST. CHRISTOPHER Friday, June 27th
629 S. Glendora Ave.
West Covina
12:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m. -7:20 p.m.
For appointment call (626) 338-2937

ST. JOSEPH Saturday, June 28th
550 N. Glendora Ave.
La Puente
10:00 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
For appointment call (626) 336-1191