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WE KLY BULLETINJANU ~RY 25-29,2010

Come Holy Spirit, and be with us in OlJ r school. Give usa vision for the future, and thedetermination for ~haping a faith-filled future.

Dear SJEFamilies:

Thisweek we celebrate Catholic educatio . One tremendous benefit of Catholic schooling thatis so much a part of the fabric of the C htholic school and that it is often overlooked is thestrength and support of the school comn unity. In a Catholic school, members who share acommon belief in Christian values are bro ght together for the common purpose of educatingchildren in a Christ-filled environment. MEmbers of this unique community include not only thestudents and teachers, but also the parent , alumni, friends, and in many cases parishionerswhosupport the school.

Parenting is an awesome responsibility. It is comforting to know that there are others who arewilling to be true partners with you in the Jrowth and education of your children. Parentswhochoose a Catholic school for the educe tion of their children also choose to be part of apowerful network of people who share co nmon Christian beliefs and values. Social researcherscall thisvalue-added benefit of communit "social capitaL" Theyhave found that social capitaladds real value to the overall school exper ence for children and their families. Children achievegreater academic and social gains when hey spend their school days in an environment wherethey are supported by the greater Cotholk school community.

Having selected a Catholic school for the education of your children, you have also selectedthis added benefit of community suppor~ that will strengthen your child's school experience.Make the most of this benefit by being an active member of the school community yourself. Ifyou already do all that you can, great. If you could contribute just a little more time and energyto the school community, please consider it. Your child, you, and the entire school communitywill benefit!

Yoursin Christ,

~a;b~tz-8--~************************************************ *************************************************************Prayer Request-Please keep Bruce wals~, grandfather of alumni Ryan, Tanner and MadisonMolique in your prayers. He isgravely illwith leukemia.

Thank you to the SJEparish Swim team for their donation of $1000 to the Adopt- A -StudentProgram! What a beautiful gift to a child!**************************************************************************************************************Hats for Haiti-As of today we have collected $781! We are stillaccepting checks and will sendthem to the Holy Childhood Association. Thank you so much for your generosity andcompassion for those in need!

Mardi Gras-Please send in your admission ticket money ($35 per person) and your raffle ticketmoney back in the plastic family envelope. Remember, your admission ticket and the sale ofyour raffle tickets go towards your fundraising commitment.

Re-Registration-The packets are being mailed out this week. If you know families seeking aquality Cotholic education, please refer them to us.

StudentDay-iSTuesday. Students may wear PEuniforms,sport shirts,jeans or sport shorts. Therewill be a buddy lunch and a volleyball game between the 8th grade and the staff (rain dateThursdayfor volleyball). 3rd & 4th grades will compete with each other in a Math Bee.

We welcome Capt. Steve Ruda to our com I us this Wednesday as we celebrate Catholic schoolsin our nation.

Grandparents/Visitors Day-This Thursday, J nuary 28 we welcome grandparents and visitors toour classrooms from 9am to 100m. e will meet first in Grill Hall for a welcome andrefreshments. Thisday we focus on vocations during Catholic Schools Week.

Teacher Staff Appreciation Day is this Frid y, January 29. The room parents are providing aspecial luncheon to the faculty and staff. hat a blessing!

Multicultural Day-Fr. Bill is coordinating a celebration of Pentecost Sunday (May 23) with awonderful multicultural liturgy that begins t e Sunday of the Carnival weekend. If you would liketo help out please contact Fr.Bill.

Pre-ordered Christmas program videos for I Peace On Earth" are now available to be picked upin the school office.

Student Reco nition Awards Reci

KindergartenMariano Del CastilloAnnalynne ElvambuenaMarc FrancisKyle Kershisnik

1stGradeDaniello RuizJoseph MorrisSkyeAustinJuliana Susas

2nd GradeAntonio AllenAriana AbudaNathan ValtairoSilvia Osorio

3rd GradeAndrew ArteagaIsabella DaviMichael DavisCarter Skyers

4thGradeCheyanne WashingtonDaniel SingontikoJullian UmaliTanner McColley

First In Math Awardees for December 2009

ecember 2009

5fhGradeNicholas WhitneyMichael Del RealLeilani AndazolaKristinLong

6th GradeFrederick CantarineAmy ThompsonAmanda RobbinsJonah Simon

7thGradeBridget AbbeneTaylor BarnettChristian Lopez

8thGradeAngela GianniAidan SullivanThomas Wall

1stGrade - Xavier Lopez & Luke Holwager2nd Grade - Paul Davis & Nathan Valtairo3rd Grade - Martina Aprecio, Michael Davis & Alexis Long4thGrade - Jullian Umali & Josue Medrano5thGrade - John Francis & Michelle Uyanga6thGrade - Jeremiah Susas& AlexisVitar7thGrade - Ashlee Macalino & Alex Sedeno8th Grade - Kaelyn Molle & Jordan Zavatto

SUNDAYJanuary 24

MONDAYJanuary 25

TUESDAYJanuary 26

WEDNESDAYJanuary 27

THURSDAYJanuary 28

FRIDAYJanuary 29

OF ACTIVITIES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Celebrating Service In urParish9:00 a.m. Children's ass (students wear your church

uniforms to represent ourselves in the parish)10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE DIVIDENDS FOR LIFE

Student Council Members as ambassadorsVisit classrooms/Grill Hall/library/Science LabScholastic Book Fair

Celebrating Service In ur CommunityReception for Parishioner hosted by 8th Grade after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.Students write letters to ur police officers and fire fighters.

Celebrating Service In ur StudentsStudent Day: Sports Day students may wear P.E. uniforms, sportsUniforms, or sports-them d T-shirts (NO CLEATS!)Special snack at recessBuddy Picnic lunch (Budd es in Gr. 5-8 bring blankets)Faculty vs. 8th Grade Voll vball TeamGr. 3 & 4 Math Bee Com etition

Celebrating Service In Our NationWear flag pins/red, white and blue ribbons/red, white and blue socks8:15 a.m. Captain Steve Ruda is our guest speaker

Celebrating Service in Our Vocations9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Grandparents/Visitors invited to visit classrooms

Celebrating Service In Our Faculty and StaffTeacher and Staff Appreciation DayPrincipal for the Day - Olivia Andazola

Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life

St. John Eudes School

Wednesday, Jan. 272:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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STUDENT

NOTE CARDS WILL BE PRINTED AND AUCTIONED TO RAISE MONEY FOR SJESCHOOL AT THE MARDI GRAS PARTY ON FEB. 6TH

PLEASE SUBMIT A DRAWING IN OkE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

GELSTHE OLYFAMILYTHE VIRGIN MARY

NATURE/LANDSCAPEANIMALS

CUTE CHARACTERSABSTRACT

SJE/SCHOOL LIFE

RULES:• Submissions must be turned in by the deadline. Turn in artwork in the Weekly

Envelope - Attention: Melissa Reyes/Mardi Gras Art Contest.• All submissions must be in good taste.• A 4 x 6 inch white cardstock must be used.• The student's full name, grade, parent's email address and phone number must be

printed on the back of the card.• Some cards will be chosen from each category to make note card sets that will be

used in the silent auction at Mar~i Gras.• All other submissions will be posted for viewing at the event.• Only one submission per studentwill be accepted.• Every participant will receive a certificate and an In & Out coupon.• Students whose cards are chosen for the note card sets will be notified in advance

and will receive $10 scrip of their choice!• All participants and winners will be acknowledged in the event program.

DEADLINE FOR STUDEN' ART CONTEST SUBMISSIONS:WEDNESD Y, JANUARY 27th

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IVolunteers will be assigned to help with the

distribution of lunches.Mondays to ThurSdjYs from 11:30am - 12:30pmHours worked coun, towards 40 service hours.

If you are available and are willing to help on any of these days, please fill out thetear off portion below and return it to the school office or with your weekly envelope.

Please call Michelle Umali at (818) 368-8534 if you have questions.

----------------------------------Yes, I will volunteer for Hot Lunch.

Name _ Da~imePhoneNo. _

I am available on:( ) Mondays ( ) Tuesdays( ) Monday - Thursday

( ) Wednesdays ( ) Thursdays( ) I can volunteer as needed

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SCRIP to hundreds f participating retailers forclothing, fine dining, h me decor, movies, electronics

and much, much m re are available to order.

Just visit the school website and clickon "ORDER SCRIP" and Iou will find

the order form and a co plete list ofparticipating retailers to hoose from.

Send your order with ayment byThursday and receive the SCRIP the

following week.

Don't forget to re-enroll your Vons andRalph's club card to get service hours

credit. $120 worth of SCRIPlor Ralph's Clubpurchase = 1 service hour. E-scrip credit is

1 service hour for every $200 spent.

SCRIPis shopping while fundraisingand earning service hours at the

same time.

I give blood.Will you?

+ AmericanRed Cross

1-800-GIVE-LiFE I HelpSaveALife.org

si, John Eudes

BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, January 31, 20108:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Saint Paula Montal (Old Parish Hall)All participants will receive two clippers tickets,

Daphne's $5 Gift Certificate and a Chance to WIN a region wide drawing for aVacation Trip! (Details at drive)

Appointments are Necessary!Contact Mary Melton at (818) 346-0927

Identification is required.

©2009 The American National Red Cross

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DID YOU KNOW THAT THE BEANIE BABY OR WEBKINZ SITTING ON THAT SHELF ORIN A BOX IN THE GARAGE COULD SAVE A LIFE OF A SOLDIER?

START YOUR SP NG CLEANING EARLy

DONATE YOUR BEAN E BABIES AND WEBKINZFEBRU RY 2ND_12TH

IN THE BOX IN YOUR CLASS AND THEY WILL BEDELIVERED TO OPERATION GRATITUDE!!!

(THEY DO NOT NEED TO HAVE TAGS OR BE NEW!)

Operation Gratitude received the following letter from a Marine:"I live with 17 Marines and Sailors in one room. Everyone got a package and everyone loved it especially thebeanie babies. The beanie babies help us out a lot with the local kids. We give them candy and toys and theygive us the location for lED's. Once again, thank you for everything and for all the hard work that you put

into the package.LCPLND"

Your old Beanie Baby and Webkinz collections can save the lives ofour heroes!

Please donate them --they will be priceless.

Please do not go purchase Beanie Babies or Webkinz for this drive ... just donate the ones you no longer need.

•• •

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•• Thank you for helping! Every Box Topyou collect is worth lO¢ for your school.

Name _Grade _

Teacher's Name _

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February 2010Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 7th & 8th Grade 5 Shortened Day 6 FirstReconciliationto Getty Villa, Malibu Retreatfor

2nd Graders& ParentsPTSO Spring

MAR. HOT LUNCH Fundraiser - MardiORDER DUE Gras 6:30 pm

7 8 Kindergarten 9 10 11 12 Shortened Day 13Readiness Meeting w/Bonnie Geary 7pm

Father/DaughterRed/Pink Day Dance 6:30 pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 Shortened Day 20President's Day First Reconciliation

Prayer Service 11 am 4th Grade Retreat 10:00 a.m.

NO SCHOOL(on campus)

Children's Mass 9 am Ash Wednesday

21 22 23 24 25 26 Shortened Day 27Track Practice Begins

St. Paula Montal DayMass 10:45 am

Re-registration Due

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After School Art ClassesAt St. Tohn Eudes!

J The Teacher: Janelle Shaughnessy IShe has a B.A. in studio arts from University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master ofFine Arts from School of Visual Arts in NewYork City. She has worked designing magazinesand illustrating for publications. She has taughtafter school art in Long Beach, CA and as a fulltime teacher at Notre Dame High School inSherman Oaks, California.

The art class will be taught in 8 class sessions from immediately after schooltill 4:00 beginning February 17 for $10 per class plus a $20 supply fee perstudent.The total fee for the 8 class session is $100.00. The class will startWednesday, February 17 and the last class will be April 14 (no class onApril 7 during Easter break).There is no registration fee.The class will meet in Room G of Grill Hall.

This is a studio art enrichment class where we will work with papermache, collage, painting, beginning printmaking and sculpture.We will have some messy colorfulfun!Smocks will be provided to help keep uniforms clean.

After School Art RegistrationCLASSFEE:$80.00 + $20.00 supply fee = $100.00 Tota I

CHILD'S NAME _

PARENT/GUARDIAN _

ADDRESS _

CITY STATE__ ZIP _

Important for any schedule changes: Please include emailill

Email _ cell# _

------------------For Office Use Only-----------------------------Date of first class: _

PaymentIIIII

: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO JANELLE SHAUGHNESSYI

: (PAYMENT DUE WITH REGISTRATION FORM)-. I understand die class fee is due and payable bef01e the

1SI day of class and no refunds will be given for absenceson the part of the student. If your child is enrolled mid-month, your account will prorated.If you decide to withdraw your child, you must notifyus in writing two weeks prior to the last class yourchild attends or you will be charged for the classesyour child is registered for.

D I am attaching a note for special consideration of my child'sneeds (i.e., health concerns).

I understand that with any program, some risks are involved,even though precautions are taken to prevent accidents.Therefore, I, my heirs, and child being registered hereby waiveand release Janelle Shaughnessy and my child's school fromall claims for damages and injuries. I have read and will abideby all rules and policies.

Signature Date _To insure your child is placed in the next class,

please leave completed form with check in the school office or in theweekly family envelope before Feb. 17.

AFTER SCHOOL ART/ GARAGE ARTJanelle Shaughnessy/art educator

21041 Canoga Park, CA 91304 - (818) 470-7853

Mardi ...

Pre ented by

St. John Eud s School P.T.S.O.

Saturday, February 6, 2010at 6:30 PM

SJE Grill HallTo make a reservation: dall Melissa Reyes at 818-349-9580

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Only $35 per person!

Adults 21 and Over Please

Party Attire

~ Win $2500

in the Grand Prize Raffle

Suggested Donation: $20 for 12 chances

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THANK YOU F R YOUR SUPPORT!

PTSO Pres nts Mardi Gras!Febr ary 6, 2010

Gol SponsorsMinimum Donation $2500

Sponsors at the Gold Level will receive:• Reservations for 8 guests at the event• Business Lo 0 or family name on banner on the

corner of M son & Lassen• Table Spons r Placard with Business Logo or

Family nam• Full page in he event program, Logo or family

name on pos ers and flyers promoting the event• Listing in th event program

Silve SponsorsMinimum Donation $1000

Sponsors at the Silver Level will receive:• Reservations for 8 guests at the event• Business Lo!o or family name on banner in the

plaza area 0l St. John Eudes Parish• Table Sponsor Placard with Business Logo or

Family name• Half page in the event program• Listing in the event program

Bronze SponsorsMinimum Donation $500

Sponsors at the Bronze Level will receive• Reservations for 4 guests at the event• Table Sponsor Placard with Business Logo or

Family name• Quarter page in event program• Listing in the event program

SJE Parent Teacher Support Organization PresentsMar i Gras! 2010

o BenefitSt. Joh Eudes School

Saturday, Febru ry 6, 2010 at 6:30 PMSt. John E des, Fr. Grill Hall

9925 Mason Avenue, Chatsworth, California 91311Casino Style Games • Ent rtainment • Buffet Dinner • Bingo

Silent & Live Au tion • Grand Prize Raffle

Sponsorship Opportunities: All onors of$25 or more are listed in Event Program.

Donate Merchandise: ------------+----------------------- value $

Donate a Gift Certificate: ----------t----------------------- value $

Donate a Service: ---------------r----------------------- value $ _

o Event SponsorshipGold Sponsor (Minimum $2500) $ _Silver Sponsor (Minimum $1000) $ _Bronze Sponsor (Minimum $500) $ _

o Casino Game Table Sponsor $100 per table. _Business or Family name to be placed on table placard

Sponsor Event Program: 0 ram materials due Februa 1, 201o Business Card Size 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" $25.00o Quarter Page 3 3/8" x 4 7/8" $40.00o HalfPage 4 7/8" x 7" $65.00o Full Page 7 y;" x 10" $85.00

* Select size and include camera-ready copy or typewritten copy,or email jpeg or pdf in color or blw to Melissa Reyes at melitoandboys@hotmaiLcom

Attend Event or Sponsor a Faculty Member:

____ $35 per person $ _

__ $35 TO SPONSOR A FACULTY MEMBER $ _

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Saint John Eudes SchoolPlease RETURN 'rms FORM with your denation/eontributien,

Total Amount Enclosed $__~arnen3usiness _Address _City, Zip _Phone # _Ernail _

Questions? Please call Melissa Reyes, Event Chairperson, 818-470-7305

CALLING ALL ALLOON ARTISTS!

Your help is eeded to decoratefor the Mardi ras Party on Feb. 6th

Now you can put you skill and talent to the test!

We would like to h e lighted balloon arches,columns, and cente ieces for the big event.

Contact Melissa Reyes to join the committee818-470-7305

[email protected]

DONATIONS ARE BEING OLLECTED FOR MARDI GRASPRIZES AND SILENT A CTION ITEMS ARE NEEDED

FREE DRESS for your c ild - a chance to WIN for YOU!All donors of prizes valued at $25 r more will be listed in the eventprogram, the students get free dr ss and parents get a special drawingraffle ticket to win a $100gift car !

• Free Dress awarded for rogram sponsorships, donations ofnew items, cash, gift car s, gift certificates, or scrip.

• A minimum donation valu d at $25 per family qualifies for freedress.

• Items may be sent in the mily envelope or put in the box inthe school office.

• Reservation and Grand P ize raffle ticket payments qualify forthe fundraising commitm nt and do not apply for freedress/raffle.

• All donations are due by ebruary 1st.• Questions? Call or text elissa Reyes 818-470-7305,

melitoandboys@hotmail. I omEVERY DONATION = 1 SP CIAL DRAWING RAFFLE TICKET

Free Dress Day Friday, February 19th

Please turn in all donat ons to the school office by Mon. Feb. Ist,Donations that are clearly marked with the parent Dalpe, student name and grade will be eligible for a raffle ticket.Raffle tickets will be returned in the weekly envelope. The drawing will take place at the Mardi Gras Party on February 6th

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DONATEDITENI: _

STUDENT NAME: _

GRADE: _

PARENTNANlE: _

PHONE NUMBERIEMAILADDRESS: _

VOLUNTEERS NEE ED FOR MARDI GRASHAVE FUN AND ET SERVICE HOURS

NEEDED NOWo VOLUNTEER

COORDINATORo PHONE CALLING TO

PROSPECTIVEDONORS

o HELP PICKING UPDONATIONS

NEEDED FRI AND SATFEB 5TH AND 6TH

o BASKET MAKERSo DECORATORSo SET UP TABLES AND

CHAIRSo SET UP SILENT

AUCTION TABLES

o BALLOON ARTISTS

NEEDED AT THE EVENTSAT FEB 6TH

o SECURITYo CASHIERSn KITCHEN HELPo CLEAN UPnFOOD SERVERSo BARTENDERSo COCKTAIL SERVERSo BLACKJACK

DEALERS

I ~SURE! I WOULID BE HAPP TO HELP!

ISign me up for: _

Name: _

Phone: _Cell Phone: _Email Address: _

Atn'•••b.dyHappy!

Bonnie Geary, MFTThursday, February 25, lOAM-Noon

Grill HallFree Babysitting - reservation for childcare required in advance

(call Carrie at 818-882-9323)Sponsored by SJE Parish Journey through Motherhood

P ease helpJourney Tough Motherhood

of St. Jo n Eudes Church

We Want To Publi h Your Favorite Recipes!

Journey Through Motherhood, our mot er's group ofSt. John Eudes, is publishing acookbook and would like you to contri ute your favorite recipes. The recipes will bepublished in a beautiful spiral bound c kbook and will have each contributor's nameincluded with the recipe.

Just print up your favorite recipes on th back of this sheet (or on your own recipe cards)and bring them with you to mass. We I ill have members of Our group set up at tables tocollect your recipes. Recipes can also be dropped off in Grill Hall, Room C onThursdays in between lOam and 12pm. Please include the title of the recipe, ingredients,directions, any special notes you would like us to include, and a name of a loved one ifthe recipe is in memory of them. You may also add any other special information, suchas, how long you have been a member of the parish. Some sections of the cookbook willinclude, appetizers, main dishes, sides, esserts, and even a special section dedicated tobabies and children.

These cookboo s will make great gifts!!I

Your friends and family will enjoy these books and so will you for years to come!

To insure the highest quality, we have selected Fundcraft, the largest and oldestcookbook publisher in the country, to produce our book.

To insure that there is enough room in the cookbook for everyone's recipes, please limityour entries to 3 per household. Thank ou!

To reserve copies of the cookbook, ($lP each) please fill out the information below.

Please reserve cookbooks for our family.(Payments do not need to be made until you pick up your book)

Name:----------------------------------------------------------

Phone Number: --------------------------------------------------

Email address: --------------------------------------------------

Recipe ollection Form

RECIPE TITLE: ---------t--------------In Memory of:

IN REDIENTSRecommended abbr viations: tsp., Tbsp., Lb., Pkg.

DI· CTIONS

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Submitted by: _In Memory of: _

Sponsored By:Knights of Columbus, Van Wuys 3148

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April 18-20, 2010

Save t lieDate ...for Fall1ily Faith

Festival!Our parish is planning a

wonderful event for you andyour family.

More details will be comingI but for now ...

SAVE THEDATE!

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