8th Grade Business (04/15 - 04/18)

Dear 8th Grade Families,

Blessed Sunday! Thank you for joining us during the Living Stations of the Cross led by our 8th Grade Class. It was a very solemn reenactment of Jesus' journey to Calvary and crucifixion. 

Today is Palm Sunday, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and marks the beginning of Holy Week. We invite SAP friends and families to join our 11AM family mass. 

Please read the reminders and information for the week of 04/15 - 04/17.

Monday, April 14
Earth Materials Test 
- Please remind students to study.

Tuesday, April 15
Exploration of Apostle Paul to Athens and Corinth (Part 2) at 9AM
Meet the Masters at 1PM with Mrs. Patel

Wednesday, April 16
Religion Session 12 Assessment
Progress Report will go home. 

Holy Thursday, April 17 - NOON Dismissal
All School Retreat
Students will have sacrificial recess. Pretzels and water only.

Good Friday, April 18 - Easter Break Begins
We encourage SAP friends and families join to the Way of the Cross Hike at Santiago Retreat Center.

WAY OF THE CROSS HIKE

• Friday, April 18, 2025

• Gates open at 7am and close at 5pm

• Shroud Center of Southern California will be available 10am to 4pm (docent led)

• Group-led Stations of the Cross starts at 1pm

IMPORTANT INFO:
* The hike is approximately one mile on a rugged dirt path, which is at points steep.
* Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
* Bring plenty of water.
* Please bring fresh fruit and water to share.
* NO DOGS PLEASE!
* Limited parking, please carpool.

To register and for more information, please click this link https://www.santiagoretreatcenter.org/goodfriday?mc_cid=96d0f9025c&mc_eid=2359b84f40.

Thousand Pines Release form due 03/31/2025

1. Click the Attendee Invite Link to register your student.
2. Don't forget to add your student as an “Attendee” and complete the release form!

Thousand Pines Trip Fees

The cost for this trip is $500. This includes program fee, bus transportation, food, lodging, and musicians fee. Kindly send your payments to Mr. Aguilar on/before Thursday, April 17. 

8th Grade Photos for Brunch Video Presentation

Here's the folder https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tbrljpNFgtSvKoRSD-Uoahw6ERGhVSsT?usp=sharing where you can add your child's photos for the video presentation to be presented during brunch. Photos are due Friday, April 11, 2025.

You may add up to 3 pictures only. Kindly label your child's photos -- last name, first name, #.

Example:
Garcia, Genesis 1
Garcia, Genesis 2
Garcia, Genesis 3

St. Anthony of Padua FESTIVAL, 05/16- 05/18
Our school campus will be set up with Rides, Games, Food and Fun for the entire family.
ALL SAP School families are required to serve 8 hours during the Fiesta. (8 hours per family on tuition contract) $200 fine for non-participation will be billed if your hours are not fulfilled. 
The Festival is also in need of the following donations to keep costs down, each class has been assigned the following items:
 Grade 6   (4) Cases Sprite & Coke cans 24 count and (1) bag of napkins
 Grade 7   (2) Cases Pepsi cans 36 count and (1) Case 35 bottle water
 Grade 8   (2) Las Palmas 6 lb. can and (3) Hominy 6lb can
 Please bring your donations to the fiesta table outside of church on Sundays or drop off at the School Office. All donations must be in by May 10, 2025

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you all and God Bless!

Sincerely,
Ms. Garcia