"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." – Unknown

Just as the trees shed their leaves, it’s a wonderful reminder for us to embrace change and new beginnings, especially as we guide our children through the seasons of learning and growth!

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Saintly Scoop! We’ve officially welcomed the start of fall, with cooler days and hints of autumn colors appearing. As we enjoy the change in seasons, we’re also preparing for an exciting new month—October is just around the corner! Get ready for fun activities, learning adventures, and the spirit of the fall season. Stay tuned for what's ahead as we embrace all the wonderful things autumn has to offer at St. Anthony Parish School!

September 25th: Valeria Caro Monzon (Grade 8)

We wanted to inform you that we are potentially having work done on our blacktop on Monday, September 30th. While we are still waiting for confirmation, this may impact drop-off and pick-up procedures. To help with traffic flow and minimize disruptions, students can be dropped off as early as 7:00 AM and can be picked up starting at 2:00 PM on Monday only.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through these changes, and we will send out a ClassDojo message to confirm whether the work will take place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

📆 Informational Meeting:
🗓️ Monday, September 30
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78232183433?pwd=q79uGOAHRfTAvdEC3PZBDwMJzZ3ajI.1

Meeting ID: 782 3218 3433

We're so excited to invite you to join us on an unforgettable adventure this Spring Break! We’re heading to Washington, DC, and New York City with WorldStrides! 🇺🇸🗽

Imagine your child standing in front of the Capitol, exploring the Smithsonian, and walking through Central Park—it’s going to be an experience of a lifetime full of history, culture, and fun!

Please join Miss Dueñas for an informational meeting on Monday, September 30, at 6 PM via Zoom! We're so excited that we get to offer this incredible opportunity to our students through WorldStrides. She'll be answering all your important questions, so don’t miss out— can’t wait to see everyone there! 💻🎉

And don’t worry about the cost—financial aid and fundraising tools are available to help make this trip possible for all families! Let’s work together to make this dream trip happen for our students! 💸

We’re thrilled to have Fr. George joining us for the *Blessing of the Animals* on Friday, October 4th! The time is still being finalized, but will most likely be around or a little after 12 noon. Whether your child brings their beloved pet—real or stuffed—Fr. George will offer a special blessing for all. It’s a beautiful tradition to honor St. Francis of Assisi and celebrate the special bond we share with our pets. Don’t forget to check ClassDojo for the final details, and we look forward to seeing you there! All are welcome!

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Prayer for Peace)

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:

where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek

to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive,

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Get ready for the most fun-filled day of the season! Our Little Saints Oktoberfest is happening on October 5th, and we want to see everyone there! Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who loves good food, fun games, and festive fall vibes. We’ll have jumpers, games, raffles, face painting, and more—and don’t miss the adorable limited-edition crochet cuties made by Miss Dueñas’s mom (they’ll go fast!). It’s the perfect way to spend a fall day with your loved ones. So save the date, spread the word, and stay tuned for more details soon!

Join us for an amazing opportunity to spend time with our amazing St. Anthony grownups! Sunset Social is an adult only event, but we do provide childcare at school.

This year...we will be having TACOS!!! Additionally, we have alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, raffles, games, and more!

Sunset Social is October 11 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm! Click the link below to get ahead of the game and buy your ticket!

You can turn it in at the office with Miss Jasmine. Please specify that it is for Sunset Social.

CPLA (Counseling Partners of Los Angeles) has shared some resources on the topic of depression.

"Depression is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue amongst adults and children alike. It is our goal at CPLA for your school community to be informed about the symptoms and treatments for depression so that no child, teacher, or parent suffers alone."

CPLA has counselors for parents as well. If you would like more information, please reach out to Miss Dueñas for more information.

We’re excited to announce that we will be starting after-school snack sales every Tuesday and Thursday! Items will vary each week, but we’ll do our best to always offer some fan favorites. Students can begin purchasing snacks at 2:45 pm, and sales will wrap up by 3:20 pm.

Since we’re just getting started, this is a fantastic opportunity for parents to earn service hours! We’re looking for 4 parent volunteers per day to help out on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. If you’re interested, please call and let Miss Jasmine know.

We also welcome donations, which can count toward service hours as well! More details to come once we’ve had a few sales. Let’s make this a fun and successful project for our students!