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HFGS NEWSLETTER 3.8.2013

Recognition Day at HFGS last Wednesday, 3/6/2013

At Wednesday’s Student Recognition Assembly, our school parents were our guests in witnessing the

celebration of our student's accomplishments and successes in the following categories: Science

Contest 2013, Academic Junior High Decathlon, Creative Writing Contest 2013, Scholars’ Achievement

Award for 4.0 GPA Recipients, Honors’ Achievement Award for 3.5 - 3.90 GPA, Band 2013, Concert

Chorus, and Thank You Certificates for those who tried their very best to exert effort! Congratulations!

Fr. Jim welcomes our parents and speaks to the general assembly of students during our Recognition Day!

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Showcasing the best of the best at Holy Family! Academic Junior High Decathlon 2013 AJHD NEWS!

Holy Family Grade School competed against one hundred sixteen Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of

Los Angeles during the Academic Junior High Decathlon -AJHD held at the LA Sports Arena last

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. The students did well, placed 7th in Super Quiz and acquired 7 wins from the

individual subject categories.

Congratulations! Literature - Ferdinand Engel, 3rd Place; Fine Arts - Marylu Eapen, 3rd Place; Religion -

Erika Consebido, 7th Place; Social Studies - Erin Flores,7th Place; English - Karel Aceituno, 10th Place;

Current Events - Katrina Estrella, 10th Place; Science - Lawrence Kim, 10th Place; Super Quiz - 7th

Place - Emilia Avila, Christine Alejo & Team.

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Thanks to our Decathletes, Alternates, Coaches - Mrs. Ruta, Ms. Isabel, Mrs. Thomas, Parents, Priests,

Teachers, and Friends for their amazing support!

Concert Chorus at St. Andrew’s in Pasadena last Saturday, March 2nd

, 2013 by Mr. Tom Makiling

The festival was well attended by six children’s choirs from different parts of Southern

California and San Francisco. It was a nice experience to be one of the participants in the Pueri

Cantores Festival. Our kids were well behaved, inside and outside the church. They had a great

time learning and rehearsing, interacting and meeting new friends from the other choirs and

assisting at the 5pm culmination Mass of the festival. They rendered their song, “Upon This

Rock” majestically during the prelude. I'm hoping that by learning some new songs, techniques

of singing and performing from the distinguished guest conductor, Mr. Paul French, they will be

able to utilize/apply these newly acquired ideas and share them with the new and future members

of Concert Chorus.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank once again our parents who took time in bringing

their singers to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, most especially those who stayed with us until the

festival is over. Thank you also to you for your continued support of our Concert Chorus!

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New Tuition Rate Sheet Available

The new Tuition Rate Sheet is enclosed and please take note of the slight increases in our Tuition

and Miscellaneous Fees for School Year 2013-2014. There are a few changes on certain items.

For any further inquiry, please e-mail the bookkeeper LBautista@hfgsglendale.org

or FSuelto@hfgsglendale.org . We will be happy to assist you.

Creative Writing Contest Winners 2013

Ms. Katy Huntley, Vice Principal and Language Arts Coordinator announced the winners on

Friday, March 1, 2013, the kickoff for the NEA/National Institute for Literacy’s “Reading

Across America.”

The short fiction writing is expected to be original, and the students will choose to write about

any topic or theme. While storytelling and story structure are emphasized, writing conventions

(spelling, grammar, and punctuation) were definitely taken into account.

Students were given some writing guidelines to brainstorm and free write. Their writers’ and

illustrators’ entries were evaluated following these guidelines:

Originality: Did you use your imagination to create something unique.

Interpretation: How well does the illustration interpret its corresponding story?

Composition: How is the arrangement in the story? Is the placement exciting?

Contrast: Is there a contrast of darks and lights? Are varieties and hues of colors used?

Depth: Foreground? Background? Multi-dimensional?

Line and Shape Quality: Is there a variation of line (thick or thin)? Are shapes

compelling?

Visual Effect: Does it have that WOW look? Does it stand out as being different from

the norm?

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Grade Winners

Stephen Aguayo - "The UFO"

Luke Brown - "Vampires vs. Cowboys (In the

Olympics)"

Aaron Dauglash - "Robot and I"

Monique Faustino - "The Girl with the Magic

Necklace"

Kevin Gonzalez - "The Mystery Man"

Marc Mangabat - "Cowboy Queso and Mr.

Cow"

Charly Scott - "Magical Friendship"

5th

Grade

4th Place: Justin Umali: Ranger's Way

3rd Place: Hayden Wright: A Blast in Time

2nd Place: Kayla Aductante: The Portals;

Illustrated by Julianna Rana

1st Place: Wes Nathan Manginsay: Unity in

Adversity

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4th

Grade Honorable Mention: Kristian Martinez, Nathan Paul

Luza, Bryce Benedict, and Vincent Gotauco:

Awesomeman and Harry Potter

Honorable Mention: Thomas Roxas, Edzel Fortin, and

Nicholas Geraci: Jr. Potato; Illustrated by Thomas

Roxas, Edzel Fortin, and Nicholas Geraci

Honorable Mention: Gabriela Pisua, Myla Ceralde,

Desiree Lim, Kitty Alejo, and Lana Bailon: The

Directioners

Honorable Mention: Jasmine Castro and Isabela

Alejandre: Superstars; Illustrated by Jasmine Castro

Honorable Mention: Christian Nicola: Code Zero

6th Place: Jeremy Reyes, Melissa Shun, and Julia

Lapid: The Tomb of the Immortal Soul

5th Place: Brandon Johnson: The Apple

Scandal

4th Place: Henry Atienza: The Adventures of

SuperCarl Parts 1 and 2; Illustrated by Vincent

Aguas 3rd Place: TIE: Meekaczarina Arlante: The

Jewel; illustrated by Meekaczarina Arlante;

Katherine Shovlin: Halloween II Illustrated

by Katherine Shovlin

2nd Place: Angel Reynoso: Wrestlemania;

Illustrated by Angel Reynoso; Title and

Research by Corey Espinosa

1st Place: Nicholas Geraci: Revenge

6th

Grade

Honorable Mention: Joshua Bamba: The

Redcoats

Honorable Mention: Michael Cueto: We are at

War

4th place: Aliyah Camcam: The Story of a

Lifetime

3rd place: Gabriella Johnson: Atlantic Star

2nd place: Mary Kate Pasco: The Mystery of

the 6th Grade

1st place: Jessica Purino: Fighting to

Happiness

1st place: Kirsten Dawn Formento: The Bank

Big Events Coming Up for Parents’ Service Opportunities

Please call up the office for the right person to contact per event. Thank you.

Tuesday, April 16 – Panda Express Galleria

Fri., April 19 – Concert Chorus at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Sat., April 20 – 2nd

Grade First Holy Communion

Wed., April 24 and Thurs., April 25 – Spring Concert Practices

Fri., April 26 – Spring Concert

Wed., May 1 – Jog-a-Thon

Tues., May 14 – Crowning of Mary

Fri., May 17 - 2nd

Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

Sun., May 19 – 8th

Grade Life Night with Life Teen

Tues., May 28 – Sports Banquet (Tentative)

Wed., May 29 – 8th

Grade Retreat at the Passionist, Sierra Madre

Wed., June 5 – 8th

Grade Graduation Dinner

Wed., June 12 – Play Day for TK through 3rd

Grade

Thurs., June 13 – 4th

& 5th

Graders’ Annual Stage Play Production

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HOLY FAMILY GRADE SCHOOL’s SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDREN INITIATIVES

Confirming your reserved seat to attend the VIRTUS Training Program on Saturday, March 16,

2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, GSA 1. Carmina Madridejo

2. John Arandia

3. Maylyn Macilagay

4. Elisabeth Fulgencio

5. Wesley Fulgencio

6. Cristina Alba-Pasco

7. Jeanne Villahermosa

8. Benjamin Umali

9. Sonia Navarro

10. Marco Navarro

11. Julianna Rana

12. Deo Ezpeleta

13. Manuel Ezpeleta

14.Emilio Giron

15. Regina Giron

16. Franco Agoncillo

17. Cynthia Agoncillo

18. Carmela DelaCruz

19. Joenard Catotocan

20. Michael De La Cruz

21. Jonalyn Atienza

22. Aileen Jamison

23. Alma Quejarro

24. Junbee Quejarro

25. Chris Alejo

26. Porcia Andrada

27. Jocelyn Jerusalem Sayoc

28. Donardo Magahis

29. Marie Magahis

30. Martin Alejandre

31. Elizabeth Ramirez

32. Danny Selayandia

33. Veronica Arevalo

34. Stephany Ortiz

35. Giorgio Ortiz

36. Freddie Padlan

37. Judee Golez

38. Liza Lota

39. Reibert Reyes

40. Benedict Gotauco

41. Connie Truong

42. Efren Formento

43. Joy Formento

44. Jinky Valdecantos

45. Anthony Camcam

46. Aileen Camcam

47. Jocelyn Feleo

48. Nestor Alvarenga

49. Tricia McRae

50. Aaron Bautista

51. Alvin O. Llamas

52. Marjorie Clavio

53. Eugenio Rodriguez

54. Eloisa D. Castro

55. Geoffrey Graham

56. Roy Agatep

57. Somchai Boonkrong

Confirming your reserved seat to attend the 1.5 Hrs. RECERTIFICATION on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from

12:30 – 2:00 p.m., GSA

1. Mary Avila

2. Phil Avila

3. Juana Lopez

4. Salud Moreno

5. Judith Franco

6. Marisa Lencse

7. AnnaMaria Negrini

8. Maria Nunag

9. Sergio Madera

10. Christine Makhoul

11. Maria Carmen Cortes

12. Martin Alejandre

13. Edgar Fortin

14. Jonalyn Atienza

15. Mark Geraci

16. Jonalyn Tomines

17. Luisa Clausen

18. Nathaniel Luz

19. Koko Kiladjian

20. Marilyn Mangabat

21. Cely Lim

22. Marc Joyce

23. Ike Ceralde

24. Orlando Lontoc

25. Raquel Evangelista

26. Alvin Martin

27. Ana Nicola

28. Marie Bamba

29. Bernadette Martinez

30. Rocio Romano

31. Martin Martinez

32. Mary Ann Baluyot

33. Lee Reyes

34. Mary Ramos

36. Kim Thomas

37. Bill Thomas

38. Ofelia Ruta

39. Archemedes Ruta

Dear brothers and sisters, in this season of Lent, as we prepare to celebrate the event of the Cross and

Resurrection – in which the love of God redeemed the world and shone its light upon history – I express

my wish that all of you may spend this precious time rekindling your faith in Jesus Christ, so as to enter

with him into the dynamic of love for the Father and for every brother and sister that we encounter in our

lives. For this intention, I raise my prayer to God, and I invoke the Lord’s blessing upon each individual

and upon every community! Pope Benedict XVI - From the Vatican, 15 October 2012

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St. Patrick’s Day Dance

GS Auditorium, Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Come dance and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us.

Please wear something GREEN. Admission & Light Effects: $7.00

For each petal on the shamrock

This brings a wish your way -

Good health, good luck, and happiness

For today and every day.

R E T U R N S L I P (Please cut this portion, attach payment & send to HR Teacher. Thank you for your support.)

TO: The Homeroom Teacher

Enclosed is my children’s participation fee of: (Please circle.) $7 $14 $21 $28

Please make checks payable to: Holy Family Grade School

Re: St. Pat’s Dance

Name of Child(ren): _____________________ Grade: _________ Check $_________

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Parent Signature: _______________________ Date: ___________