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October 27, 2014
Dear Saint Mary Magdalen Families,
I’d like to start by thanking everyone for a tremendously successful 2014 Jog-a-Thon.
From our parent organizers to parent volunteers during the day to students and teachers
going full speed on the field, this was another memorable day. It is always a special moment to see the entire school community come together and achieve something great. On
behalf of our current and future students, thank you for all your hard work, energy, and
dedication!
This upcoming Friday, we will host another wonderful St. Mary Magdalen tradition in our
Annual Halloween Parade. The students received a list of guidelines in the family envelopes
last week for their costumes, which they may wear to school in the morning. The parade
will start at 10:15am and will work its way through the school, down to the field, and past
the parish offices. Afterwards, students will enjoy lunch from Somis Market as well as a
treat, games, and crafts from their room parents. We will have a 12:10pm dismissal on
Friday and if students are planning on attending the Extended Day Program, they should
bring a change of clothes so they can switch out of their costumes for the afternoon.
Finally, in your family envelopes this week, you will see an invitation to our Veteran’s Day
Ceremony on Monday, November 10th at 8:00am. We will take some time that morning to
honor all our parents and community members who have served or are currently serving
our country as members of the Armed Forces. If you, a relative, or friend has served our
nation, please join us that morning for a special ceremony and brief reception.
Have a wonderful week and a great start to the month of November!
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Michael Ronan
PARISH LEADERS
Rev. Preston P. Passos, Pastor
Rev. Mario Arellano, Associate Pastor
Msgr. John Hughes, Pastor Emeritus
2014-2015 PARENT TEACHER
ORGANIZATION BOARD MEMBERS
President: Cassie DeBusschere
Vice-President: Petula Rodriguez
Secretary: Becky O’Brien
Treasurer: Laura Hrabovsky
October 27th - 31st, 2014
Monday
Daily Scrip Sales before
and after school
Tuesday
Wednesday Liturgy 8:30 a.m.
2:00 Dismissal
Thursday
Peace,
Friday
Michael Ronan
Halloween Parade
12:10 p.m. Dismissal
Daily Scrip Sales before
and after school
Principal
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
FAITH CORNER
During the month of October, we celebrate in a special way the Rosary. The Rosary, a
prayer Pope John Paul II called a “prayer for peace and family,” is essentially a reflection on
the divine life of Jesus and combines vocal prayer and quiet reflection.
This week, we will focus on the Sorrowful and Joyful Mysteries. The Sorrowful Mysteries,
usually prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays, remember the tremendous love that Jesus has for
each of us when he suffered and died for us. The five sorrowful mysteries are:
1. The Agony in the Garden
November 4th— PTO Meeting
November 7th—Father Daughter
Dinner Dance
November 10th—Veteran’s Day
Celebration
November 11th—Veteran’s Day NO
SCHOOL
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowing with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
The Joyful Mysteries, usually prayed on Mondays and Saturdays, celebrate the joyful events
of Jesus childhood. The five Joyful Mysteries are:
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Jesus
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
Please join us this Wednesday, October 29 at 1:20pm in the Chapel for a school-wide Rosary
service. We will pray parts of each mystery as we remember the life of Jesus through prayer
and song. As we close this month of the Rosary, let us not forget the wonderful prayer we
have in both times of celebration as well as times of sorrow.
Go Eagles!!
Boys Football Game
Wednesday—3:30 p.m.
SMMS vs. Sacred Heart @ SMMS
Girls Volleyball Game—Red Team
Thursday —3:30 p.m.
SMMS Red vs. SMMS White @ SMMS
Girls Volleyball Game—5th and 6th Grade
Monday —5:00 p.m.
SMMS vs. E. O. Green Black @ Colonia Gym
http://www.smms.pvt.k12.ca.us/sportscal.html
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!
American Dream Realty
Camarillo Children's Dental
Group
Pacifica Institute of
Cosmetic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Carla Tice, MA, ET/P
Educational Therapist
Edward Jones
New Beginning Realty
Twenty 88
Port Hueneme Marine
Supply Co, Inc.
Farmers Insurance - Desmond
Sandlin
JSL Technologies
Tri-Running
Premier Options
Laura Ayala - Realtor
Ford of Ventura
Coach Patty Gymnastics
The Sign Place
DeCarlo Insurance Services
Presto Pasta
Jersey Mike's Subs
MKS Performance
Gracie Morumbi Jiu Jitsu
LAST DAY TO TURN IN SWEAT SHIRT ORDERS IS NOVEMBER 5TH!
Additional order forms are available in the school office.
GLEE CLUB NEWS
Please join us for Glee Club Halloween Show, next Monday, October 27th , 5:30pm in the sch ool
hall. All friends, family, teachers & staff welcome. Christmas Glee Club starts November 3, for 7 weeks,
with our final show December 15th, 5:30pm. Registration flyer and form to follow soon or contact Ben at
[email protected] or (646) 535-2861 to register.
USED UNIFORM SALE!
Virtus Certification and
October 29th 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Recertification Classes Available
At the First Grade lunch tables!
Operation Christmas Child
Thank you for sending in all your
shoe boxes!
Now we are collecting supplies for Operation Christmas
Child from October 15th to November 5th. Check your
classrooms for more information!
“A Box, A Prayer, A Difference.”
REMEMBER YOUR JOG-A-THON PLEDGES ARE
DUE TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 3RD. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR
HARD WORK!
In order to work with students in the classroom or drive on any field
trips, you must be fingerprinted by the Los Angeles Archdiocese and
Virtus trained.
CERTIFICATION
Thursday, November 20th, at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the
Assumption in Ventura. Call 805-390-1260 to register.
SMMS 2014 Father
Daughter Dinner
Dance Pops and Princesses
Reservations are still being
accepted for the SMMS 2014 Father
Daughter Dinner Dance to be held on
November 7th, at the Serra Center from
6:00 to 10:00 pm.