Cathedral Chapel School News From Miss Tina Katherine Kipp, Principal Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Larchmont Family Fair on Sunday, October 28, 2012 12 NOON – 5:00 PM

Join in the fun and support Cathedral Chapel School Larchmont Blvd. between Beverly Blvd. and 3rd St.

Mark your calendars and get the kids’ costumes ready: the Larchmont Family Fair is here again, Sunday October 28, 2012.

Closing down Larchmont Boulevard from 1st to Beverly, the annual event now is one of the community’s favorite functions. This year’s event promises games, rides, ponies, a petting zoo, climbing walls, and food from many dozens of vendors, local schools, churches, synagogues and non-profits. A haunted house sponsored by Brushfire Records promises to scare the scream right out of your children. Please come and support our parents, teachers and students who will be marketing our school at the Larchmont Family Fair!

Student Council Candy Apple Sale on Tuesday, October 30

Candy Apple Order Forms are enclosed in today’s Family Envelope so you can place your order for the Candy Apple Sale on Tuesday, October 30, 2012! Support your Student Council and plan to order your Candy Apples for family, friends, and co-workers. Each apple comes individually wrapped and costs $2.00 per apple. Halloween Celebration on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 $6.00 for prizes for the Halloween Carnival DUE October 26.

We will celebrate Halloween on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The students may wear appropriate costumes to school e.g. NO devils, NO French maids, NO Ku Klux Klan, NO Freddy Krueger, NO Bart Simpson, NO Joker costumes, NO mafia characters, NO Grim Reaper costumes or other people who are contrary to the philosophy of a CATHOLIC SCHOOL. WEAPONS of any kind are NOT allowed with the Halloween costumes. Our children experience enough violence in the daily news and in TV programs so we are asking parents to carefully consider the costume their child will be wearing to school. As we celebrate Halloween, we encourage you as parents to help your children choose costumes that honor heroes or positive historical figures. Any costume that speaks of violence or bloodshed will not be allowed. Any student who does not wear an APPROPRIATE costume will be sent home to change into the school uniform.

The Department of Catholic Schools has reminded us that Halloween was originally a Christian preparation for the feast of All Saints’ Day and our celebration of Halloween should reflect our Catholic School philosophy. The students will have some classes in the morning so if you think your child’s costume might be too distracting or uncomfortable to wear all day, they can change during the lunch hour. The students in the upper grades should not put on any makeup or facial decorations until the lunch hour. Makeup that speaks of violence or bloodshed will not be allowed.

Halloween is supposed to be a FUN day for ALL teachers and students! Please choose an appropriate costume for a Catholic School!

All Saints’ Day Mass: Thursday, Nov. 1 at 9:00 AM Prepared by Ms. Intagliata and 3rd graders Parents Are Invited to Join Us for Mass! First Trimester Ends on Friday, November 16, 2012

Just a reminder that our first trimester will end in three weeks. Please take time to check with your child regarding missing assignments and encourage them to be on their best behavior at school. We all want the best for our children and getting that special encouragement from the parents will motivate students to do their best work in school as well as be respectful, cooperative, and courteous to their teachers and their classmates. Teachers will be distributing report cards at the Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, November 30, 2012. Mrs. Field’s Gourmet Cookie Fundraiser for Faculty and Staff Gifts November 1 – November 30, 2012

We will send home a special packet next week inviting you to participate in our Mrs. Field’s Gourmet Cookie Dough Fundraiser to raise money for faculty and staff bonuses. We are asking every family to participate in this effort to raise funds by participating in the Gourmet Cookie Dough Fundraiser and/or by making a donation to the school. Please take time to read the letter in your packet and send your Commitment Form back to school no later than Thursday, November 8, 2012. We are counting on your support and generosity to make this a successful fundraiser for the benefit of our faculty and staff. Any money made from this fundraiser by selling cookie dough WILL BE APPLIED to your annual fundraising fee of $300.00. Remember, the school realizes a 40% profit from your sales. Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, November 30, 2012

Please reserve Friday, November 30, 2012 for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Teachers will be available for conferences from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM. At that time you will discuss your child’s first trimester report card as well as his/her ITBS scores. Parents need to sign up for an appointment at the table located outside Ms. Bravo’s office between Tuesday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 20. All appointments should be made no later than Wednesday, November 21, 2012. We look forward to meeting with you on Friday, November 30, 2012!

High School Night Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Parents and students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grade from CCS and St. Brendan School are invited to attend High School Night.

The evening will begin in the school auditorium with brief introductions and parents/students will be invited to the classrooms where high school representatives will give three twenty minute presentations. Cathedral Chapel School is pleased to welcome the following High Schools to our High School Night: Boys’ High Schools

Cathedral High School, Los Angeles Loyola High School, Los Angeles Girls’ High Schools

Bishop Conaty/Our Lady of Loretto High School, Los Angeles Holy Family High School, Glendale Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles Marymount High School, Los Angeles Mayfield Senior School, Pasadena Notre Dame Academy, Los Angeles Ramona Convent Secondary School, Alhambra Coed High Schools

Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks Providence High School, Burbank St. Genevieve High School, Panorama City St. Monica High School, Santa Monica

UPCOMING EARLY DISMISSALS

Wednesday, Oct. 24: 3:00/3:10 PM Friday, Oct. 26: 12:30 PM Wednesday, Oct. 31: 3:00/3:10 PM Friday, Nov. 2: 12:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 7: 3:00/3:10 PM Friday, Nov. 9: 12:30 PM Wednesday, Dec. 5: 3:00/3:10 PM Friday, Dec. 7: 12:30 PM

Thank you for your understanding regarding this change in schedule!