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St. Anthony’s School News
5680 North Maroa Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
Where Faith and Learning Grow Hand-in-Hand
P (559) 435-0700
F (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
March 6, 2012
Dear Families,
Teaching honesty and responsibility to our
children takes a considerable amount of time and
patience, and it isn't anything like teaching your kids
how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic
concept after a few lessons. We have to keep
hammering away at these lessons daily-weeklymonthly.
Parish Verification Form
Honesty is taught by encouraging children to
tell the truth and letting us know what is on their mind.
Having them tell what’s on their mind shouldn’t be a
scary thought. When you have made a decision and you
know she’s going to be mad, ask her how she feels. Tell
her that it’s okay to tell you she’s mad, and let her know
that you won’t be angry. Then ask her why she’s mad.
This strategy teaches your kids that they can talk to you
honestly without you getting upset or yelling. Your part
in this business is that you must be prepared for this
kind of input from your children.
If you did not receive a form and you are registered at Holy
Spirit Church or the Newman Center, please see Mrs.
Reynolds in the school office. Forms are due on or before
Friday March 30, 2012. Active Catholic Tuition Rate will
only be recorded on 2012-13 contracts for families with a
completed form, received on time. Thank you for taking
care of this responsibility.
A second way of encouraging honesty is
avoiding confrontations in which telling a lie is made
easy for your child. Instead of saying, "Simon, did you
forget to bring your book home again?" say, "Simon,
you know you’re supposed to make sure you have all
books needed for homework in your backpack when
you come home." Avoid direct confrontation when you
already know the answer. Asking him if he forgot his
book, (again) when the book is not in his backpack, sets
your child up to tell a lie. Don't put your kids in
situations where fibbing is easier than telling the truth.
Even as an adult, when someone asks whether you ate
the last chocolate chip cookie, you get a little nervous
— like maybe you did something wrong. Learn,
however, to stick out your chest and proudly announce,
"Yes! I ate the last cookie, and I must be honest, it was
the best cookie out of the whole package! Share that
with your child too. Thank you for encouraging honesty
and responsibility at home as we expect it at school.
Can we be hone
Mrs. Kim Cochran☺
Principal
kcochran@sasfresno.com
God's kindness leads you toward repentance.
Romans 2:4
Enclosed in today’s packet you will find a Parish Verification
form if you are a registered member at Holy Spirit Church
or the Newman Center. Please complete the form and
bring it to the Parish Office at your respective church.
Parish Staff will complete and mail back to Mrs. Reynolds
our Registrar.
Yearbook Photos on Thursday 3/8
Group photos will be taken this week and your child may
need a reminder to make sure to have his/her shirt or
other uniform at school. Photos to be taken:
Sports, Cheerleaders, Student Government, Clubs,
Choir, Academic Decathlon, Scouts, other group.
No Make-up photos will be taken. Make sure you are at
school to be included with your group in the Yearbook.
News from the Office
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Donations of Children’s Tylenol, Snack Size Baggies
and Nail Polish Remover accepted.
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School & Campus Care Tuition Due on the 10 .
FAIR Tuition Assistance packets available in the
school office.
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Fansler Foundation 8 Grade Scholarship to SJM
Due March 12, 2012.
Please memorize and use the Gate Code.
All student lunches should be placed on the table
outside the office. Make sure your child knows
what he is supposed to eat for lunch to decrease
the amount of calls home to ask.
Daylight Savings Time 2012
Sunday March 11 - set your clock(s) forward one hour
at 2:00. You certainly do not want to be late for mass
on Sunday or school on Monday! ☺
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St. Anthony’s School News
5680 North Maroa Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
Where Faith and Learning Grow Hand-in-Hand
P (559) 435-0700
F (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
March 6, 2012 page 2
Academic Decathlon
Athletic Department News from Coach Roblee
Coaches: Mrs. Baker & Ms. Shearer
Congratulations to our Academic Decathlon team! The
team placed 1st in Super Quiz, 2nd in Logic, and 2nd
overall. Individual event awards:
Casey Raymond
1st in English
Melanie Abercrombie
4th in Literature
Molly Oakes
5th in Current Events
Philip McDougal
6th in Science
Winter sports awards are Wednesday March 7th
@ 1:15pm in the Gym. It’s been a wonderful 2011-12
winter sports season and its due to all our hard working
coaches, players and parents. I did want to express to you
how thankful I am for all that you have done for our
students and how you have instilled our school wide
principals and briefs with our students. A little extra shoutout to Mr. Houtsinger for all he has done directing our
basketball program. He put in many, many extra hours and
he is appreciated. The school would love to have all
coaches in attendance tomorrow at the Awards Assembly
to speak briefly regarding your team and season. Please
RSVP to me, Coach Roblee so I can plan for the event. I
understand its tough to get away from work so if you don't
think you can make it please let me know so I can have Plan
B ready to go. Thank you to all SAS awesome coaches.
Diocesan School Overall awards:
6th
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bakersfield
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5
St. Joachim School, Madera
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4
La Salle School, Reedley
3rd
Our Lady of Miracles, Gustine
2nd
St. Anthony School, Fresno
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St. Ann School, Porterville
We are proud of all our Team Members:
Tiffany Lee
Kelly Martin
Allie Saffold
Molly Campbell
Tia Montes
Gabby Teodoro
Samantha York Will Dowling
Victoria Vidales Aaron O’Day
David Johnson Dean Raymond
Evenia DiCicco Carlos Torres
Trophies will be on display at our Awards Assembly and
Team will be recognized.
Calendar
3/7
3/9
3/11
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
3/16
Auction 2012 Faith in Our Future
Chairpersons: Marianne Angelillo & Sissy Wood
Find them on Facebook SAS PTO Auction
Email: sasptoauction@gmail.com
Auction Date: Saturday May 19, 2012
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All are invited to attend Committee Meetings
every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30am in Room 21.
Next General Meeting: Tuesday April 3 Social
Hall
Additional Volunteer Needs: Clean-up Sunday
May 20
A few Helpers needed each day from May 2125 (post-auction) during the school day for
varying shift times in Room 24.
Raffle Chairperson Needed
Sponsorship & Live Auction Deadline 3/27
3/18
3/21
3/23
3/25
3/27
3/29
Academic & Sports Awards @ 1:15 Gym
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Field Trip: 4 Grade to Yo Vikings @ CMT
Mass @ 8:45 (4P)
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Field Trip: 7 grade to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Happy Birthday Mr. Olson
Happy Birthday Mrs. McCreedy
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Walk Through the Revolutionary War: 5 grade
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Walk Through California: 4 grade
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Walk Through Ancient Times: 6 grade
School Board Meeting @ 6:00pm Conference Rm
Mass @ 8:45 (8S)
Peach Blossom @ CSUF: 2S, 3B & 3V
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OLV 60 Anniversary School Mass 9:00am
K-8 Students invited to wear a green top and uniform
bottoms in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Shirt must be SAS appropriate and may be worn to mass.
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4 Sunday of Lent
Happy Birthday Msgr. Cotta
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8 Grade Field Trip: Los Angeles
Reagan Museum, Museum of Tolerance
Los Angeles Museum of Art
Our Lady of Angels Cathedral, Mass @ 7:00am
Mass @ 8:45
12:30pm Dismissal Minimum Day
Anaheim Religious Education Conference Begins
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5 Sunday of Lent-Passion Sunday
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Country Convention: 6 Grade 9:00-12:00 Social Hall
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Chrism Mass @ Holy Spirit: 8 Grade
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THURSDAY March 8th - Hot Lunch for 4S
Lunch Includes: Pacifica Pizza
Name
Grade/
Class
Lunch $3
Cheese / pepperoni
Extra
$1
Total $
This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely.
Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Please remember to write separate checks for Thursday and Friday
Cut Here Please
Cut Here Please
FRIDAY March 9th - Hot Lunch for 1M
Lunch Includes: Gemelli pasta with butter or marinara
Canned peaches - Bread rolls - Frozen go-gurts
Name
Grade/
Class
Lunch $3
Butter / marinara
Extra
$1
This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely.
Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Total $
ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL
SECOND TRIMESTER
2011-2012
Mrs. Peerson- 4th grade
Mrs. Hankes-5th grade
Mrs. Garrett-6th grade
Joey Bell
Logan Birrell
John Cullins
Mateo Escobar
Michael Fourchy
Esteban Hernandez
Max Mahoney
Meredith McDougal
Justin de Sousa
Evie Der Manouel
Jillian Jordan
Rory O'Keefe
Wayne Rutledge
Claire Singer
Keegan Tingey
Lauren Turner
Sophia Bennett
Elena Dalena
Andrew DeFendis
Nicholas DiCeglie
Evenia DiCicco
Ryan Golden
Julia Gonzalez
Rachel Kratz
Cooper Meeks
Alexandra Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Parker Nassar
Peter Olson
Dean Raymond
Kristen Van Orden
Nathan Wilson
Mrs. Schiro-4th grade
Mrs. Asparuhov-5th grade
Mrs. Silverio-6th grade
Xander Arfsten
Jamison Bailey
Chloe Bennett
Lucy Chielpegian
Sophie Cochiolo
Tucker Ewell
Kelly Gocke
Chase Markarian
Louden Nidy
Isabelle Romero
Tyson Rutledge
Nathan Shimamoto
Margaret Smith
Luke Turner
Esmeralda Altero
Ava Arroyo
Lily Bennett
Marcos Chavez
Sofie Cipriani
John Fourchy
Ethan Fusselman
Nicholas Henricy
Jonathan Holguin
Noah Menezes
Taylor Mori
Jake Negrete
Juliana Pogue
Christopher Underdown
Zach Angelillo
Braeden Bailey
Olivia Baldwin
Sarah Carlos
Matt Chielpegian
Ian Cochiolo
Liam Cornell
James Estillore
Chase Fitzgerald
Alex Fusselman
Jennifer Kim
Ally Martin
Kara Nist
Meredith O'Rourke
Tyler Palmer
Matthew Ricci
Sebastian Tyburski
Mr. Houtsinger-7th grade
ST. ANTHONY'S SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL
SECOND TRIMESTER
2011-2012
Mrs. McConnico-7th grade
Melanie Abercrombie
Marianne Cabanela
Molly Campbell
Carson Chapman
Nicholas Garcia
Phillip McDougal
Dani McNamara
Molly Oakes
Jacob Orlando
Gaby Ramirez
Dylan Strobel
Logan Tingey
Michael Truong
Tera Vinuela
Jack Benscheidt
Mylan Biltz
Harrison Ewell
Mia Gambero
Alec Gonzalez
Brandon Kendall
Jack Lion
Conner Markarian
Victoria Montes
Max Nakashian
Isabella Prieto
Giordano Primavera
Garrison Quinn
Jason Schuh
Gabby Teodoro
Kerri Weisert
Mrs. Baker-8th grade
Ms. Shearer-8th grade
Albert Avery
Katie Benincosa
Tanner DeMera
Tiffany Lee
U-Ra Lee
Kelly Martin
Liam Martin
Danielle Mercado
Kaitlyn Turnbull
Vanessa Avalos
Turner Christensen
Emily Golden
Nicholas Harris
Zachary Harris
Noelle Jaccard
Allison Johnson
Madison Laval
Grant Lilles
Audra Linney
Kelly Nassar
Zachary Prins
Casey Raymond
Allison Saffold
Winter Academic and Sports
AGENDA
1:15pm
1. Welcome & Prayer
Mrs. Cochran & Casey Raymond
3. Honor Roll
4th-8th Grade Teachers
4. Spelling Bee/Million Word Readers
Ms. Shearer
5. Academic Decathlon
Mrs. Baker
6. Knights of Columbus Essay Contest Winners
Doug DuRivage
7. F.O.R. (Friends of Rachel)
Mrs. McConnico
8. Elementary Cross Country
Coach Smith
9. Knights of Columbus – Freethrow Winners
10 Boys- Ocean Granada
11 Boys- Kevin Orlando
12 Boys- Zach Angelillo
13 Boys- Roman Quijada
14 Boys- Nick Sheehan
Doug DuRivage
11 Girls- Samantha Monge
12 Girls- Kerri Weisert
13 Girls- Mia Gambero
14 Girls- Maddy Laval
-Dismissal of 3rd and 4th Grade10. Jr. High Soccer
Girls……….
Boys……….
Coach Asparuhov
Coach Prescott
11. Basketball
5th Grade Boys ….
Coach Houtsinger
Coach Beecher
5th Grade Girls….
Coach Turner
6th Grade Girls….
Coach Sampson
6th Grade Boys….
Coach DeFendis/Coach Orlando
7th Grade Girls
Coach McNamara
7th Grade Boys….
Coach Gianetta
PAL Varsity Boys…
Coach Craven
8th Grade Girls….
Coach Riddle
8th Grade Boys….
Coach Houtsinger
12. Dismissal
Coach Roblee
March
Students of the Month
Character Trait: Compassion
A St. Anthony’s Student responds compassionately to the needs
of others in their daily life.
K1
Mika Magallanes, Robert Salas, Ronmiko Delmando
K2
Mia Bonadelle, Catherine Chielpegian, Andrew Garza
K3
Hunter Fraser, Kira Soligian
1M
James Mahoney, Kate Turner
1P
Francesca Raypon, Philip Torres
2G
Marina Garcia, Joseph Ray
2S
Matthew MonPere, Logan Nidy
3B
Nicholas Dalena, Kennedy Ma
3V
Keanu Aguilar, Gianna Triplett
4P
Mateo Escobar, Holly Harbaugh
4S
Kimberly Fitzhenry, Nathan Shimamoto
5A
Perla Buenrostro, Ocean Granada
5H
Max Arfsten, Jillian Jordan
6G
John Kasaian, Elizabeth Miller
6S
Olivia Baldwin, Chase Perkins
7H
Elizabeth Santoyo, Michael Troung
7M
Isabel Altero, Emily Bergman
8B
Gabby Piscitelli, Franko Roque
8S
Emily Golden, Zach Harris
SPCA DRIVE
Starting Tuesday, March 6 through Tuesday, March
20, St. Anthony’s is holding an SPCA drive! Please help
the SPCA by donating the following:
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Dog/cat food
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Dog/cat beds
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Blankets
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Dog/cat leashes and collars
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Dog/cat toys
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Paper towels (no specific brand)
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Baby bottles
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Large trash bags
The Student Government is also collecting monetary
donations for the Horse Center at the SPCA!
Please bring your donations to your child’s classroom
or to the school office!
This is a great cause and anything will help these needy
animals! Thank you for your support!
Organized by Ms. Shearer’s 8th graders, Camryn and Allison!
AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS &
SPORT PROGRAM
St Anthony’s Elementary School
Deadline to sign-up March 12th
1st—6th Grade (lessons and match play) 3:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M.
Your School is Sponsored By Sierra Sport & Racquet Club
When: Monday right after school .
Dates: March 12,19,26 April 2, 16 & 21st The last lesson is on Saturday April 21st at
Sierra Sport & Racquet Club 2626 W. Alluvial 93711 Parents are welcome.
Where: Meet on the school ground. The last class will be held on Saturday April 21st at
Sierra Sport & Racquet Club on Alluvial 93711.
What you will need: Nothing! All racquets and balls will be provided.
Registration: Give completed form to school office by March 12th.
Cost: $39.00 for six (6) one hour lessons and organized play. No refunds except for rain.
Make checks payable to SSRC.
If you have any questions call Mike at 779-3499
Student’s
Name_________________________________________________Phone#____________________
Address____________________________________________________City_____________Zip__________
Email____________________________________School__________________________Grade___________
My son/ daughter has my permission to participate in the After School Tennis & Sport Program. With this slip, I hereby release , St Anthonys
Elementary School, Sierra Sport & RC, and staff and hold harmless for any injury, loss or liability that may arise or be caused by participation in the program, including any person supervising, coaching, administering or assisting the After School Tennis Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________________________Date___________
MARCH
BoxTops Classroom Collection Contest
The class who collects the most BoxTops through the end of
March will receive a special “green treat”! Let the kiddos use
the collection sheet or just clip them and bring them in.
Register at www.BTFE.com for a complete list of products,
participating eBoxTops vendors and more opportunities to earn
money for SAS!!!!
Box Tops are as good
as gold for your school!
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Name
Grade
Teacher’s Name
Thank you for helping! Every Box Top you collect is worth 10¢ for your school.
For more collection worksheets and projects, go to www.boxtops4education.com/activitycenter
Mar 5, 2012
February Meeting Highlights
1. Mrs. Cochran's report:
k Mrs. Cochran has been officially hired as permanent Principal.
Just attended Principals' retreat.
k Faculty Meeting: Several class field trips. Kindergarten
celebrated 100th day of school! Staff will review textbooks.
k Staff Box Lunch during Catholic school week. Thank you
volunteers that covered classrooms during this special lunch.
k Math program site visits:Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Gennock and Mrs.
Hankes visited St Joaquim's. Liked PT math coach. Will be
visiting other schools exploring stand out programs. SAS' WASC
goal focuses on strong math curriculum.
k Star Reading Program will add Star Math. Math scores will
direct summer math packets. Working on packets that are
matched to students skills/needs and could be available online.
k 2012-13 calandar build. Working with SJM to coordinate. Next
year, first Monday/month will be 1/2 day.
k Safe Environment--Everyone needs to renew for next year by
attending class or online program. More info to come.
2. School Advisory Board: Please take time to fill out parent
survey available in the next month. Share what you love about SAS
and be constructive/respectful with your ideas.
3. Treasurer: Carnival fundraising update: $51,855.84. First
installment paid to school ($50,000), second to be paid after Italian
Dinner ($17,000).
4. Old Business: Father/Daughter Dance: Thank you Tracy
Debenedetto and Jamie Fisher for another special evening! 115
families/320 people.
5. New Business:
k Italian Dinner, Feb 26. Colleen Santeufemia and Judy
Santeufemia, co-chairs. Get your tix. Deserts and donations
welcome!
k Spring Auction, May 19. Marianne Angelillo/Sissy Wood, cochairs. Theme: 'Faith in our Future'--20year anniversary of
Auction.
6. Guest Speaker: Lisa Hendey. SAS parent. Author: 'Book of
Saints for Catholic Moms', and 'Handbook for Catholic Moms'.
k Founder of Website--catholicmom.com in 1990. Accessed by 157
countries. 140 volunteer writers. Includes Sunday gospel
activities to print.
k Important Concepts:
*There Saints among us!
* Follow the liturgical calander to relate the Saints to our own
lives.
*Spend time with your family discovering the Saints. Focus on
what you want to emulate. Collect Holy Cards!
k Recommended Family Websites:
--Creative projects for younger children: catholicicing.com;
paperdali.blogspot.com
--For Older children: domestic-church.com;
thereligionteacher.com; lifeteen.com (25 weird activities during
Lent)
--Others: gracebeforemeals.com; catholicculture.com
--Resource: saints.sqpn.com
--Podcast: saintcast.org
--iphone apps: eVotions; saint of the day (45 sec about St. of the
day--listen on the way to school!).
Thank you, Mrs. Hendey for a wonderfuly inspiring presentation!
MARCH PTO MEETING
CANCELLED
SPRING AUCTION--MAY 19
Auction Meetings
Next General Meeting: April 3rd,
8:30--Social Hall
Committee Meetings--every Tuesday,
8:30--Rm 21 (along Maroa)
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Save the date!
Grizzlies Night
May 3, Thurs 7:05
WANT ADS
Vice President: Works with the
President, Board and Administration to
plan the year's strategies and activities.
Hospitality Committee Members:
Work with the board to plan/facilitate
Board sponsored events and meetings.
We welcome several creative members
who can divide the tasks/events! Join
with your friends!
**Detailed notes available on all events.
**The more help, the less work and
more fun we'll have!!!
Call Tamara Chapman if you are
interested or for any questions.
c930-3932/276-5788
MARCH
PTO MEETING
CANCELLED
Next Meeting in April.
Date to be announced.
Looking for a way to help and get hours?
We are looking for some great volunteers!!
SAS Night with the Grizzlies:
CHAIR needed:
This is a fun, straightforward event to chair.
Coordinate event with Grizzlies staff and SAS.
Process ticket sales and distribution. Detailed
notes available.
Gametime: May 3, Thurs 7:05
(need not attend to chair)
THANK YOU!
License Plate Frames
Sales
2012-2013 PTO Board
Members Needed
Several Board Positions will
be available next year!
PTO President
PTO Vice President
Hospitality Committee:4-8
members
Detailed notes on all positions and events
available. Resource and support available
throughout the year.
Thank you Joseph and Kristi Tabangcura for
taking over this program showing our SAS pride!!
Mother-Son Event
Thank you Laura Chielpegian
and Jamie Fisher for chairing this fun event!
Reminders!!
Participation Hours opportunities:
--Spring Auction: offer your time, talent,
treasure to make our next auction a success.
Email: SASPTOAuction@gmail.com or
Marianne Angelillo 978-1717
or Sissy Wood 286-9176
facebook: SAS PTO Auction
1. PLEASE USE REIMBURSEMENT FORMS!
If you are working on a PTO event and need
reimbursement for your expenses, please turn in
your receipts ASAP to the PTO bin with a
Reimbursement form and we should have a check
to you in about a week. It is important to note what
the reimbursement is for, so we can keep an
accurate ledger of our events.
--Do something special for our staff:
Call Tamara Chapman for the plans and help
needed.
2. Shop for that great, unique item to donate to the
Auction!
Any questions/ideas--Please call PTO President
Tamara Chapman c930-3932, 276-5788
tchapman722@comcast.net
THANK YOU!!!
SJM Lenten Prayer
Path
March 5-8
San Joaquin Memorial High School
Willinger Hall
1406 N. Fresno St. Fresno, CA. 93703
All are welcome, ages 16+, to this very unique and engaging time of prayer.
The Prayer Path is a Christ-centered labyrinth experience that walks you
through a 45min. prayer journey led by an audio guide. If you’re looking for
something to do during Lent that’s free and won’t take up a lot of your time,
this is perfect. Doors open at various times and close at 7pm each night.
Schedule—Doors open and close:
Monday March 5
4-7
Tuesday March 6 3-7pm
Wednesday March 7 3:30-7pm
Thursday March 8 3-7pm
Fresno Street
Catholic Office
of Education
Willinger Hall
Sr.Parking
Lot
McKinley
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
The Runnin’ Panthers Want YOU
RUNNIN PANTHERS A.A.U.
BASKETBALL CLUB SIGNUPS
Deadline: March 5, 2012
(Please note that practice and games will run March-June)
Open to: Boys and Girls
(Grades 4,5,6,7,8)
We will be fielding several teams. This is your opportunity for your child to sign up for one of the
growing quality A.A.U. basketball organizations in the Fresno area, with a staff headed by current head
coaches of boys & girls basketball at San Joaquin Memorial High School.
For More Information, please contact:
Gabbie Hernandez: (559) 347-8261/ gabh3224@gmail.com
**If financial aid is needed please contact ASAP
**If planning on participating please contact before the deadline so your child will be on the
roster and an accurate account of players for teams can be assessed
Please tear off and return with entry fee of $200.00 for Boys and Girls (cash or check) to:
Runnin’ Panthers Basketball Club
1406 N. Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703
Attn: Pat Geil
Player’s Full Name:____________________________ DOB:___________ Grade:______ Sex:_____
Parent / Guardian Name:________________________________ Home Phone:______________
Address:___________________________________________ Mobile Phone:_______________
City:_______________ State:_______ Zip:___________ School:________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________________