St. Mel Family Bulletin

ISSUE #23 FEBRUARY 6, 2017

OFFICE NOTES

SPRING BOOK FAIR 2017 - TIME TO FIND A GREAT BOOK TO CAMP OUT WITH It’s Book Fair time again and a great opportunity to earn those volunteer hours! Set up begins bright and early on Monday March 6th. Classes will begin their visits on Tuesday March 7th. Come for an hour, stay for the day! Please visit http://signup.com/go/6A3xD7 to sign up! Mark your calendars: Donuts with Dad also returns on Friday, March 10th, 7:15am - 7:50am.  Keep your eyes open for our schedule next week. If you have any questions, please contact Candice Appleton at applface@gmail.com or Kathy Schuh katherine.schuh@gmail.com.

SOLES FOR SOULS COLLECTING SHOES Soles 4 Souls is a global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection of shoes and clothing. Now the St. Mel Life, Justice and Peace Council is giving our schools and parish an opportunity to participate. To take part, please leave your new or gently-used shoes – for adults and children – in the box inside the front entrance of the church. Or you can bring them – in a bag – to Patrick at the Parish Office. Thanks for helping us collect as many shoes as possible for this great cause. For more info, visit: www.soles4souls.org

“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us to love.” ~St. Augustine

UsedUniformsalehasbeenrescheduledtoTuesday,February

14th@7:30am

We would like to thank the following families for their donation to the Bling Boots and Buckles SMART Auction:

Corporate Sponsor: The Scott Nell Team - Keller Williams Realty

Red and White Circle: Rankin Family, Suppan Family

Gold Star: Barros Family

Silver Star: Vermeer Family, Whitmore Family

The St. Mel 21st Annual S.M.A.R.T. Auction & Gala

February 11, 2017 • 6:00 pmFebruary 11, 2017 • 6:00 pm

Please join our St Mel Community at

Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas

for an evening of cocktails, dinner & dancing

plus live and silent auctions.

You Can Purchase Your Tickets Online Today!1) Simply go to the St. Mel parish or school website homepage,

click the link to the auction website - or Click Here.

2) Click the "Register Now" link at the top of the Auction Catalog page. You

will be prompted for your contact and credit card billing information, and

a password. Once completed, a User ID will be assigned to you.

3) Go to the top of the Auction Catalog page. Click the words “Purchase

Gala Tickets”. (There is a space for you to list the names of the guests

with whom you would like to share a table. Tables can accommodate up to

10 people - be sure to click "Update" after entering the names of your

guests.)

Incentives, Invitations & Raffle Tickets available January 9th

For more details or to answer any questions contact

Cat Scully or Mimi Bladow

2017 S.M.A.R.T. Auction & Gala Event Chairs

818.261.0122 or 818.621.2041

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

HOMEWORK CLUB: Monday - Thursday from 3:15-4:30 in the Library.

MIXED MEDIA ART CLUB: Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 3:15-4:30 & Thursday, Feb. 9 from 3:15-4:30 in the Art Room.

CHERUB CHOIR (Gr. 2-4): Rehearsals will be Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm.

JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR (GR. 3-8): Tuesday mornings 8:10-8:45.

HONOR CHOIR (GR. 5-8): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:20am.

THE WIZARD OF OZ ST. MEL JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE: Thursdays from 2:45-4:15 in the Auditorium this week for grades K-2.

ANNIE ST. MEL MUSICAL THEATRE: Friday from 1:00-2:45 in the Auditorium for grades 3-6.

FRENCH CLASS: Monday, Feb. 6 from 3:05-3:45 in Room 3C for grades 2 & 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 3:05-3:45 in Room 6R for grades 4-8.

POWER HOUR: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:15-4:30 in Room 8I.

TAEKWONDO: Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in the Auditorium.

CHESS CLUB: Tuesday from 3:10-4:10 in the Art Room. (Grades K-6)

SCIENCE EXPLOSION: Thursday from 3:10-4:10 in Room 7K. (Grades K-6).

MATHE MAGIC: Friday from 1:10-2:10 in Room 8J.

SPIRIT SQUAD: NO PRACTICE THIS WEEK.

COMPETITION SQUAD: NO PRACTICE THIS WEEK.

February         5          Mrs. RamosFebruary         7          Mr. Jose HernandezFebruary         15        Mrs. Krueger February         15        Mrs. Varney February         18        Mrs. Curtis February         21        Mr. Marlon Flores (ASC)

Kindness Grams

GR8 Change, our new philanthropy committee, will be selling Kindness Grams from February 6th -10th. Kindness Grams, similar to grams given at art shows or sold at musical theatre performances, are a great way to reach out and tell someone how special they are, what a great friend or teacher they are, or to simply compliment or thank them. The grams feature original artwork by 8th graders. They will be sold before school in front of the school office and at Jr. High lunch times (12:30-1:00) by the back water fountain. You can write out your grams at the table or return them completed by Friday, February 10th. They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, and each one comes with a lollipop. The cost will be 6 for $5.00, 15 for $10.00, or $1.00 each. All proceeds will go towards a scholarship for a deserving student who needs tuition assistance at St. Catherine of Siena.

Girls Soccer - Coach GandaraTue. - Playoff Game @ Campbell Hall, 3:30pm (Dismissal 2:30pm)Thurs. - CHAMPIONSHIP - Time and Location TBA

Girls “A” Basketball - Coach AndradeWed. - Practice, 3-4:30pm (Outside)Thurs. - Game, 3:30 @ St. Cyril’s (Dismissal 2:40pm)

Girls “B” Basketball - Coach JacksonMon. - Practice, 3-4:30pm (Outside) CANCELLEDTue. - Game, 3:30pm @ OLV

Girls B basketball - Coach TraylorMon. - Practice, 3-4:30pm (Outside) CANCELLEDTue. - Game, 3:30pm vs. St. Bernardine OLG (Gym)

8th Boys Basketball - Coaches Lloyd & CogbillMon. - Game @ St. Cyril’s, 4:30pm Wed. - Game vs. OLV, 4:45pm (Gym)Thurs. Game @ St. Catherine, 3:3pm (Dismissal 2:40pm)

7th Boys Basketball - Coach LeporeTue. - Practice, 3:15-4:45pm (Outside)Wed. - Game, 3:30pm vs. St. Cyril’s 8th (Gym)

5th Boys Basketball - Coaches Jesic & LevyMon. - Game, 4:45pm vs. St. Bernardine (Gym) CANCELLEDWed. - Practice, 3:15-4:30pm (Outside)

6th Boys Basketball - Coach CampbellMon. - Game, 3:30pm vs. St. Mel 5th/6th (Gym)

5th/6th Basketball - Coach PeneyraMon. - Game, 3:30pm vs. St. Mel 6th (Gym)

BOYS BASEBALL (Grades 6th-8th Only!)We will be holding round #2 of sign-ups this week during PE class for Spring Baseball - We will be competing in the Delphic League and the team will be coached by Andy Littwin and Rich Aude. Anyone interested in participating should talk to Coach DaCorsi at PE class.

SPORTS NOTES FOR THIS WEEK OF 2/6/17

St Mel Spartan Cheerleaders won big this weekend at the NRG Cheer Competition. A big thank you to Coach Eva and Assistant Coach Jen.

*The Team won First Place!

Individual Competitions..

*Toe Touches Competition

1st Place. Sophia Derrig-Palumbo 2nd Place. Phoebe LaFrance 3rd Place. Lucy Lovequist 4th Place. Carissa Becker 5th Place Caitlyn Iaccino

Tumbling Competition

3rd Place. Sophia Derrig- Palumbo

4th Place. Phoebe LaFrance 5th Place. Maddie Pico

Week 1 - Due January 17th • $300 in raffle ticket sales gets you 16 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 6 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 10 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $200 in raffle ticket sales gets you 10 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 3 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 4 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $100 in raffle ticket sales gets you 5 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 1 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

Week 2 - Due January 24th • $300 raffle ticket sales gets you 15 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 6 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 5 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $200 in raffle ticket sales gets you 9 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 3 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 3 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $100 in raffle ticket sales gets you 4 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 1 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

Week 3 - Due January 31st • $300 raffle ticket sales gets you 14 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 5 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 4 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $200 in raffle ticket sales gets you 7 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 2 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons*

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $100 in raffle ticket sales gets you 2 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 1 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

Week 4 - Due February 7th• $300 raffle ticket sales gets you 12 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 4 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons

PLUS 4 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $200 in raffle ticket sales gets you 5 Non-Uniform Friday coupons, and 2 Any Day Non-Uniform coupons

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

• $100 in raffle ticket sales gets you 2 Non-Uniform Friday coupons

PLUS 2 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank".*

Grade with the Highest Sales at the End of Week 1The Grade that has the highest cumulative raffle ticket sales at the end of Week 1 wins a pajama day at schoolwith a pizza party, plus your teachers will get a jeans day and a very special catered lunch!

Grade with the Highest Sales at the End of Week 4The Grade that has the highest cumulative raffle ticket sales at the end of Week 4 wins a very special "Break the Bank Party!" - an exciting party with great activities and a delicious BBQ meal, plus each student'sfamily gets 20 chances to win $50,000 at the game "Break the Bank"!*

Family with the Highest Sales at the End of Week 4The family that sells the highest number of raffle ticket sales will win a beautiful stretch limousine that seats seven couples to take you and your friends to and from the Bling, Boots and Buckles gala on February 11, 2017!

The St. Mel 21st Annual S.M.A.R.T. Auction & Gala

* Non-Uniform Friday and Any Day Non-Uniform coupons valid from February through June 2, 2017. Please refer to the St. Mel Student Handbook for guidelines regarding "Non-Uniform" days.

Raffle Ticket Sales Incentives

Raffle Ticket Sales Incentives

Fundraising Wish List The Fundraising and Development Committee appreciates your generosity and assistance in procuring items for our Take-A-Chance Booth at Carnival, S.M.A.R.T Auction and Annual Golf Tournament. Items that are rare and not easily accessible to the general public inspire generous bidding and benefit all St. Mel School students. Please help us find those item(s) that will increase excitement and success of this year’s events!

FOOD, WINE & DINING • Gift Certificate from Your Favorite

Local Restaurant• Catered Meals or Parties• Personal Chef for an evening• Bottles of fine wine and winery tour

experiences

TRAVEL • Cruises• Round-trip tickets or frequent-flyer

miles• Luxury hotel accommodations• Use of time-share resort condos or

family vacation homes• Use of private jet, helicopter or yacht• Spa packages including hotel

ENTERTAINMENT • Movie premieres, music/film/TV

award show tickets• Walk-on parts, studio tours or a day

on the set experiences• Passes to popular show tapings i.e.

Cupcake Wars, Big Bang Theory, America’s Got Talent, sitcoms, talkshows

• Tickets to theatre/musicals/concerts• Lunch or dinner with a teen idol or

celebrity• Entertainment memorabilia, i.e.

signed guitars, costumes, posters, etc • Backstage passes or meet and greet

opportunities

LUXURY ITEMS • Fine jewelry• Designer handbags• Beauty/spa /cosmetic treatments• Gift Certificates to clothing boutiques• Luxury car rentals

Please contact Jen Acevedo at jen.acevedo@gmail.com if you are able to donate or have any additional questions.

All donations support St. Mel School and are tax deductible.

Deadline is February 6, 2017 for inclusion in the S.M.A.R.T Auction.

FUN FOR THE FAMILY • Amusement park packages• Entrance to Club 33, Magic Castle,

SOHO house• Summer Camps

FITNESS & HEALTH • Private training sessions• Gym memberships or Fitness classes• Meal planning services• Orthodontic or cosmetic dentistry

SPORTS & HOBBIES • Golf experiences at your favorite

country club• Staples Center Suite for an evening• Box at Hollywood Bowl• Tickets to Dodgers, Angels, Kings,

Galaxy, Rams, Clippers, etc. • Signed sports memorabilia• Tickets to major sporting events, i.e.

The Masters, The World Series, Super Bowl, etc.

ELECTRONICS • iPod, Kindle, iPad, Google Nexus,

gaming hardware, DVR• Digital cameras, cell phone, etc• Computer, laptop, GoPro

Name: _____________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________

Street Address: _______________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________

Telephone: ________________ E-Mail: ________________________ Website: _________________________________

Please choose the size of the advertisment you would like in the Event Program.

Please choose your Sponsorship level.

Donation Description: _________________________________________________ Estimated Retail Value: $____________

If applicable, details for the Event Program: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If applicable, restrictions (i.e., expiration date, time limits, costs not covered, blackout dates, etc.):___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

r Item or certificate enclosed r Please create a certificate r Please contact for pick-up r Please contact me about mileage/points

r Red & White Circle .............................. $ 1,000.00 + r Platinum .................................. $ 500.00 - $ 999.00 r Gold ........................................ $ 250.00 - $ 499.00

r Silver ................................... $ 100.00 - $ 249.00r Bronze ................................. $ 50.00 - $ 99.00r Tuition Assistance ................. $ ______________

r Full Page Black/White (vertical) ............ $ 500.00 r 1/2 Page Black/White (horizontal) ......... $ 275.00r 1/4 Page Black/White (vertical) ............ $ 150.00

DONATION & ADVERTISING FORMTHANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

Your contribution to our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID #95-1933006, is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Jen Acevedo at auction@stmel.org.

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING

CASH, UNDERWRITING OR TUITION ASSISTANCE DONATION

MERCHANDISE, GIFT CERTIFICATE OR MILEAGE/POINTS DONATION

YOUR INFORMATION

r I will email a PDF of my advertisement to:Jen Acevedo at auction@stmel.org

r Please create an advertisment

Please complete the information below regarding your merchandise, gift certificate or mileage/points donation.

Please complete the information below as you would like it to appear in the Event Program. St. Mel Family Envelope #: ____________

Please consider my donation for the following event:o S.M.A.R.T. Auction o Halloween Carnival o Golf Tournament

St. Mel Parish, School & Preschool20870 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, California 91364 • (818) 340-6020

19th Annual

February 25, 2017

7:00 pm to 9:15 pm

The theme this year is …

“You are my Rock Star"

The Monsignor O'Connor Center at St. Mel

Tickets will go on sale February 13th!

This is a wonderful evening of dancing, arts and crafts, special treats and sweets, pictures and more. Come and join us for this wonderful event!

You will be able to purchase tickets a few ways… sending the flyer along with payment to the front office beginning February 13th, walking into the office or Parish Center directly or by purchasing

tickets from a table located by the front office during morning drop-off.

We have a beautiful tradition of giving a themed charm at the end of the dance as a party favor for your daughter. We recommend that you purchase a bracelet, so that a new charm can be added

every year. We will be taking bracelet orders at the table during drop off. Sterling bracelets will be $20 and metal will be $15.

Tickets are $25.00 each

You may purchase tickets for CASH or Check ONLY

If you have any questions, please email Kat Derrig-Palumbo, Event Chair at

kdp@mytherapynet.com

Join the St. Mel

Music Programs this Spring!

GRADES 2nd–4th: All students are invited to join Cherub Choir. There is no audition necessary. This group will work on a variety of styles of music, build vocal strength and awareness, and have lots of fun! It’s a great way to start learning the joy of performing. Contact Mrs. Penney spenney@stmel.org) for more information. Come check it out!

Weekly Rehearsals: GIRLS & BOYS Tuesdays 3:15-4:30pm

New members can join Cherub Choir through Tuesday, January 31st. Just come to one of our rehearsals and start singing!

St. Mel Praise and Worship Liturgical Choir, "Joyful Noise," is a new group starting this year! This group is open to all students in Grades 3rd-8th and no audition is necessary. We will work on a wide range of liturgical music - from Gregorian chant, church hymns and stand-ards, to contemporary praise and worship music. Rehearsals will be held during the school day (1st period every Tuesday). Students will miss class time, therefore director, homeroom teacher, and parent approval are required in order to join this group. New members can join Joyful Noise through Tuesday, January 31st. Contact Mrs. Penney for information about how to join this group.

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; make a

loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise!" - Psalm 98

Contact Mrs. Penney (spenney@stmel.org) for more information on any of these programs.

Open 5th-8thgrade students by audition or invitation only. Designed for students who show a high level of commitment to the arts and want to hone their musical and vocal skills, this group will work on music theory, note reading, vocal tech-nique, harmony singing, and solo singing—to build a strong foundation needed for high school drama/choral programs. Students interested in joining will need to prepare an excerpt of a song that best shows off their vocal ability, be able to maintain a musical line while hearing a harmony line, and have shown strong participation in choir and/or music classes. This group will work on advanced level harmony pieces in a varied styles, including some 'a cappella' pieces (think Pentatonix), and work towards competitive singing festivals.

Weekly Rehearsals: GIRLS & BOYS Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:20-7:50am

Contact Mrs. Penney if your child is interested and for more information.

HONOR CHOIR

AFTER SCHOOL MARTIAL ARTS

I t ’ s No t T o o L a t e T o S i g n U p ! **EARN YOUR BLACK BELT**

PROGRAM FEATURES: *Basic Martial Arts *Stretching *Gymnastics / Tumbling

*Balance *Coordination *Better Listening *Respect Classes are held afterschool in the small auditorium

$85/month + $90 uniform/reg fee

Wednesday 3:15-4:15pm

Contact Master Garrett 818-968-4320 or Master Adam 818 968 4322

I hereby consent to my child’s participation in a martial arts class at A&G Martial Arts. I hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless A&G Martial Arts, LLC and its instructors

from any liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the classes.

I have read and understand the terms of this consent. CHILD NAME:_______________________ AGE:___________ PARENT NAME:______________________ CLASSROOM________ SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE:____________ CONTACT NUMBER:_____________________Email:_________________________