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Important Dates to Remember

March 1 - 3 Kairos Retreat XIIMarch 2 FAFSA DeadlineMarch 9 PFO Meeting, 6:30pmMarch 12 End of 1st QuarterMarch 12 Admissions Decision Letters Mailed, 1st RoundMarch 13 SAT March 16 Christian Service Awards Mass at CathedralMarch 18 Parent - Teacher Conferences, 3:15-5pm 5:30-7pmMarch 19 No Classes - D Workers WorkMarch 21-24 WCEA / WASC VisitMarch 26 Blood DriveMarch 27 Men Mentoring Young Men Brunch, 11amMarch 31 Cesar Chavez Day; No Classes, No WorkApril 1-11 Easter Break

Dear Verb Families,

On February 17, we began the season of Lent in prayer during

our Ash Wednesday liturgy. Our school community received ashes on our foreheads as reminder of our mortality and sinfulness. Christians traditional observe Lent by fasting or giving up things that they enjoy, whether that’s eating sweets or meat or even watching television. This is a way for us to prepare our bodies and souls for the coming of the Resurrection at Easter, and in a greater sense to improve and better ourselves in preparation for our own deaths and our return to God.

But Lent doesn’t have to be just about giving up the bad things; it can also be about making a conscious effort to do more of the good things. In a prayer I shared with our faculty last week, we were reminded that Lent can be about both fasting and feasting:Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling within them.Fast from the emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life.Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.Fast from anger; feast on patience.Fast from worry; feast on trust.Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.

My prayer for Lent is that we as a school community can give up those things that separate us from God and work toward those things that bring us all closer to God.

I look forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher confer-ences on Thursday, March 18, and at the WASC parent meeting on Sunday, March 21 at 5pm!

Lenten Blessings, Dan O’Connell

Principal

Scripture of the Month

We are in the Lent season, and the church at this moment asks each of us to take some time from

our busy, hectic life and spend time to pray, to fast and to share with one another. With so many things that are going on in our lives; with work, with worries and with concerns, let us keep one thing in our mind and to reflect on: “You shall worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” (Luke 4: 8)

Principal’s Message

Verb Birthdays in FebruaryKrista Frankovic March 18Fernando Hernandez March 24Cyndia Acker March 31

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Message from the PFO

Greetings Verb Families,

On behalf of the PFO Board, I extend a warm and heartfelt thank you for the overwhelming sup-

port as we come to the end of the 2010 Black History Month celebration with a wonderful potluck luncheon. The smiles on everyone’s faces were priceless.

I am proud to announce Legacy Day and Old School Jam and Men Mentoring Young Men Brunch. Be-ing an alumnus of Verbum Dei these two calendared events are very special to me. On March 6, 2010, take a trip down memory lane to witness one of the greatest high school stories of all time - Verbum Dei. Trophies and accolades from Verbs 48-year old history will be displayed from 2 pm-6 pm. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents. From 8 pm-1 am, “The Old School Jam is Back!” Adults ONLY Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Please contact Sean McCormick at (310) 720-9124.

“Men Mentoring Young Men” is scheduled for Satur-day, March 27. This is a male-sponsored event only, and every young man at Verb and their male mentors are encouraged to attend. There will be speakers in the house, food, and lots of positive male bonding for the inner soul. Male Mentor Volunteers are needed please contact Dr. O’Connell or myself if you are interested in this very worthy cause. Thank You!

Blessings to All,Sean McCormick,PFO President, c/o 82

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Important Information

Easter Break Starting Early This Year

Please note the following schedule change to the calendar:

Monday, March 29—Regular School Day, B workersTuesday, March 30—Regular School DayWednesday, March 31—No School, No Work—Cesar Chavez DayThursday, April 1—No School, No Work—Easter Vaca-tion BeginsApril 1-11—Easter Vacation (Possible CWSP make-up days)April 12—School & Work Resume, A DayNew Phone System

Verbum Dei has just rolled out a new phone system, and because of this reason, all of our extensions

have changed. In addition, our entire faculty has an extension and voicemail. Please go to the website at http://www.verbumdei.us and check out the ‘Our People’ section for the new phone extensions.

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Loving Work ExperiencedCommitted to Doing Justice

The chaperone spots for Christian Service Saturday trips for the semester are filling up quickly. If you

wish to chaperone, sign up and receive parent service hours. You can contact Ms. Frankovic in the Chris-tian Service Office at kfrankovic@verbumdei.us or at 323-564-6651 x6700. Chaperone spaces are filling up quickly and are filled through March, so if you wish to help, please sign up soon.Also, please remind your sons to complete their yearly Christian service hours (the sooner the better!). Yearly requirements are as follows: Freshmen: 14 hours (2 hours Urban Compass), Sophomores: 16 hours (4 hours Urban Compass), Juniors/Seniors: 18 hours (6 hours Urban Compass). Uncompleted hours will result in a significant drop in their religion grade and seniors with unfinished hours will not graduate with their class nor will they receive their diploma.

Important InformationChristian Service

New Crosses at Verb

A special thanks to Dukelson Metelus and the Metelus family for supporting the purchase of new crosses

in the Science and Math wing of Verbum Dei. A set of beautiful Haitian crosses will arrive in early March. The purchase of these crosses will assist artisans in earth-quake ravaged Haiti, where the Metelus family has rela-tives.

Senior Dance

The senior dance is April 16, 2010. Any parents interested in chaperoning or donating

beverages should contact Ms. Zamora at rzamora@verbumdei.us Parents will receive parent hours.

Attention All Football Players

The LA area Under Armour Football Combine will be held Saturday March 21, 2010 at Santa Monica City

College. Registration is online and the cost is $99.00.

Also, remember that the spirit pack and insurance money is due by March 15, 2010 in the finance office to Ms. Woods. Track practice for all football players is everyday after school. Please check with Mr. Wood for scheduling and location of the practices. Physicals for football are due by May 1st. Make your appointments with your doctor now, while it’s early.

Printer Cartridges

If you have any used printer cartridges, turn them in and Verb will recycle. This is a great way to donate to

Verbum Dei. Thank you to those that have contributed and keep up the good work.

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CWSP

CWSP Assignment Due DatesMarch 2010

“B” day workers - Monday March 1st

SophomoresEthics and Computer Technology Chapter 8 Assessment Page 162 - 165Ethics and Human Resources Chapter 9 Assessment Page 180 – 183; Except # 1 of digging deeper on page 182

“C” day workers - Monday March 8th

Seniors Chapter 9 - Looking at Insurance: Auto & HomeActivities A – D Chapter 10 – Looking at Transportation OptionsActivities A – D

JuniorsChapter 8 - Purchasing MerchandiseMath & Surfing the Net pg. 285; Critical Thinking pg. 288Chapter 9 - Markup & Markdown Math & Surfing the Net pg. 300; Math Alert pg. 314; Critical Thinking pg. 318

“D” day workers - Monday March 15th

Freshmen Unit 5 – Referencing Skills Exercises 67; 68; 71; 72; 75; 76

Parent Service Hours

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Reminder to Verb Parents

Please remember to call the day your son is absent. Also, when your son returns to school, after an

absence(s), he will need to bring a note to the Main Of-fice to get a re-admit slip.

Service Hours

Verbum Dei is looking for parents who may wish to complete their service hours by utilizing their

cleaning or landscaping talents. Verbum Dei has a beautiful campus, and we wish to keep it that way thanks to your dedicated skills. Please contact Jeff Bonino-Britsch at 323-997-2328 or jeffbb@verbumdei.us to coordinate your service.

Service Hours at Verb

We always accept donations for our faculty lounge such as: soda, bottled water, potato chips, Cup

of Noodles, donuts, muffins, danishes, cookies, plastic utensils, paper plates, large cups and napkins. We also accept gift cards from: Costco, Smart & Final, Food 4Less, etc. Each family is required to do 30 hours per school year. Hours are given for items and/or time volunteered to the school.Service Hours Values:PFO meetings, volunteer time at sporting events or other school events = one hour credit for each hour serviced. Food donations for special events = two to three hours per dish (includes ingredients and prep time). Gift cards, office/classroom supplies and other items requested by teachers/coaches are based on mon-etary values = 1 hours credit for every $10.00 spent. Additionally, check with your son’s teacher to see what items they may need for a class project. All dona-tions can be dropped off in the main office for credit. Always keep your receipt. If you have any questions about your service hours please contact Stephanie Andrade (323) 564-6651 at ext. 41.