We ask that you keep the people of Haiti in your hearts and prayers. The Episcopal Church operates 250 schools, numerous clinics and hospitals and other ministries in Haiti. Everyone is working to recover from the disaster in Haiti and news and options for donations are available at www.ladiocese.org. Here at school, the children may participate in a fundraising effort this week. Monday through Thursday, students may donate $1 per day to wear free dress and an additional $1 per day to wear a hat. Regular free dress rules apply and only tennis shoes may be worn and no sharing of hats. Parents are welcome to bring in donations to the school office made out to Episcopal Relief and Development and we will forward them to the LA Diocese for you.

McDonald’s Fundraiser

Join us on Tuesday evening, January 26th, from 5-8 pm at McDonald’s (on Roscoe & Topanga) for a fundraiser for 5th Grade. Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund the 5th Grade trip to Riley’s Farm. Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a bike, too!

Paying Attention Workshop

Jenny Jones, a parishioner and School Psychologist, invites all parents to the Understanding All Kinds of Minds Learning about Learning Workshop, Paying Attention. This 2-hour workshop explores the different parts of attention and their impact on learning. Participants will learn strategies for helping children manage the different parts of attention. The workshop is being held on Wednesday, January 27th from 6-8pm in Hannibal Hall. Please RSVP with the school office to reserve your spot!

4th Grade has a challenge for you! Each student illustrated a Christmas related tongue twister and would love for students and parents alike to take their challenges on their Christmas Tongue Twister VoiceThread. You do have to register for this site but it’s free. All comments on this VoiceThread are moderated so you won’t be able to hear the other challenge takers until comments are approved.

Join us for our annual St. Martin’s Day celebration on Sunday, November 1st at 10am! The day will include:

• A child friendly church service at 10am presented by St. Martin’s students
• A brunch picnic – Order brunch provided Abe’s Deli through the school office or bring your own food. If you need an order form you can find it here.
• Entertainment by Bob Cowsill of the singing family, The Cowsills
• Games
• Family fun & fellowship

Arrival Times:

• 9:30am – Performers, readers, choir & band. Sign in required in the Preschool room.
• 9:50am – All other students. Please sit in the church with parents.

All students should wear their school uniform to the church service (bring a change of clothes for the picnic). Free dress for attendees on Monday, November 2nd!

Congratulations and farewell to our 8th Grade Graduates! We know that you will do well in High School and beyond. Come back and visit us sometime.