Newsletter

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear St. Mary Magdalen Families,

Thanks to everyone with your feedback about both FACTS Tuition Management and our tuition rates for next school year. I have found these conversations to be very positive and wanted to let you know that my door is always open. Last week, you received your intent form for next school year that lets us know if you are planning on returning to St. Mary Magdalen. If you are planning on being with us and have not returned the form, please do so as soon as possible. As I have said before, it is my hope that our entire community is 
together again next year.

We are less than a month away from our 19th Annual Pennies from Heaven themed “Let Their Light Shine.” The committee has been hard at work for months now planning an evening of entertainment and fun. Both the silent and live auctions promise to have some amazing items and the food will be delicious. The RSVP’s are rolling in so make sure you reserve you spot today! Thanks also to all who participated in the Scrip card contest and congratulations to First Grade who won!

Have a blessed week and please be welcome to join us for our Ash Wednesday Mass at 8:30 in the Chapel.

Peace,
Michael Ronan
Principal

Calling all siblings

If you have a child who will be 5 by September 1st. now is the time to turn in an application for the 2012-13 school year.  Assessments will be conducted in March. 

Applications are available in the school office and on the school website.

Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance

The Catholic Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 Tuition Assistance Awards. The applications are available in the school office along with the income guidelines for applying.

All applications are due no later than March 23rd to the school office. Applications must be complete and must have the required documentation to be accepted. Families need to meet the financial guidelines to apply. There are no exceptions!
 

Congratulations to our Camarillo Academic Olympics Finalists

Congratulations to Chloe Hogan who will be competing in the finals of Speech Thursday, February 23, and to Ryan Ferron who will be in the finals on 
Tuesday, February 21, in U.S. History and on Friday, February 24, in Geography.
These events will be held at Camarillo City Hall. 

We are so proud of you and wish you the very best.

Next week our Superquiz Team made up of Ryan Ferron, Tessa Ramirez, Janelle Romualdez, Nique Salapare, and Rachael Moreno will meet on March 1, 
with 24 other teams from throughout Camarillo for the first round of competition...

Good luck team!!

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
A Few of the Spectacular Auction Items 

Disneyland with Mr. Ronan | Jay Leno with Father John | Saticoy Golf 
Catered Event for 25 from Stonefire Grill | Wine Trip to Paso Robles
Exciting Teacher Experiences | Florida Vacation | Signed Sports Memorabilia 
Dodger Tickets | One of a Kind Classroom Projects
And much more!

Join the fun this memorable evening!
Remember to R.S.V.P. by February 27th
 

Important: VIRTUS Training

For parents to assist in the classrooms, drive on field trips, or just be around young children on school campuses, the policy of the Archdiocese is that they be fingerprinted and have gone through Virtus training. Anyone who is interested in working with children or in their child’s classroom is required to be certified in Virtus Training. 

Certification 
St. Jude's Catholic Church, Westlake Village
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Call (818) 889-2541 to reserve a space.

Recertification 
(Due every 4 years)
St. Jude's Catholic Church, Westlake Village
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30-8:00pm
Call (818) 889-2541 to reserve a space.

You must arrive on time to be admitted.
 

Fundraising News!

Box Tops for Education & Campbell’s Soup Labels
Very BIG thanks to all who turned in Box Tops and Campbell’s labels. We collected $67.00 of box tops for January. 
And the winning class is … 8th grade. 

A surprise will be given to the class. We also collected 262 Labels for Education (Campbell’s labels) points. Please remember to turn in complete box tops with visible expiration dates and Campbell’s labels with the UPCs and the point values on them. 
Keep on clipping those box tops and Campbell’s labels! 

Next collection will be on Friday, February 24th.

School Cents & Shop for Schools Fundraising News

SCHOOL CENTS: We are currently in 27th place. Thanks for turning in your receipts during January. This program runs through April 30. Please continue to turn in your (The Oaks) receipts at the school office or at the Guest Services by The Cheesecake Factory 
restaurant. And you can still sign up at http://shoppingpartnership.com/points/theoaks.htm to earn points for our school.

SHOP FOR SCHOOLS: Thank you for turning in your Fresh and Easy receipts. 
We will start collecting receipts again in September. The school earned $1180 for all the receipts collected and at our November Shopping Night.

Again, thanks so much for supporting our fundraising programs. If you have any questions, please contact Annabelle Keliher at amkeliher@roadrunner.com or 388-1561.
 

Weekend Liturgies

St. Mary Magdalen Mass Schedule 
CHAPEL
Saturday: 8:30am (English)
Sunday: 3:00pm (Vietnamese)

CHURCH
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. (English) | 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (English)
12:00 noon (Spanish)
5:30 p.m. (English)

Padre Serra Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m.

Save The Dates!

19th Annual Pennies From Heaven Gala
“Let Their Light Sine”
Saturday, March 10th
5:00 - 11:00pm
The Historic Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch House
Enjoy a silent auction, live auction,
fabulous food, dancing and great company!
Invitation to follow!

SMMS Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, May 21st
Golf ~ Shotgun Start - 11:00am
Dinner - 6:00pm

We are proud to announce that we have an additional allotment of our
SMMS Commemorative Cookbook!

The cookbook contains almost 600 treasured and table tested recipes.
The book also includes a wonderful letter of reflection from Msgr. Hughes which inspired the title "Cooking Up Memories".

1 for $25  ~ or ~  2 for $40

If you missed out on receiving a cookbook last year or would like to order additional
cookbooks for family and friends ~ just come to the office and get yours today!

CONTACT US:
office@smmschool.net