WEEKLYBULLETIN FEBRUARY 8-12,2010 Give praise to the Lord for his kindness, for his wonderful deeds toward people. He has filled the hungry with good things, he has satisfied the thirsty. Psalm 106:8-8 Dear SJEFamilies: During times of change and challenge, Catholic Schools provide long term benefits to the nation's youth; a high quality, faith based education that will continue to pay dividends for years to come. We celebrated Catholic Schools Week two weeks ago. Its theme, "Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life," underscores the commitment of Catholic schools to continue that tradition. Families and communities can count on Catholic schools to instill in students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will enable them to fulfill their future roles as committed citizens, productive employees and effective leaders. A solid education resultsin a strong economy. Did you know that the graduation rate for Catholic high schools in LosAngeles is99%and 98%of our graduates go on to higher education? Thisstory needs to be told to the larger community as we continue to produce academically and morally educated citizens and an excellent future work force for our city and nation. Thank you for making the decision to invest in your child's future. Yoursin Christ, »: ~S~ Mrs.Barbara Danowitz *******************************************************************~******************************** Thank you to the PTSO and Mardi Gras CommiHee for their tirelessefforts in promoting fundraising for the school. We will be acknowledging all those who helped in next week's family envelope. Help for Haiti funds-The schools in the archdiocese have raised $251,090and $100,000 was added for a grand total of $351,090. Thisis true testament to the gift of Catholic education and its teaching of reaching out to those in need. **************************************************************************************************** Thank you to Bryan Suttles and the Goff Tournament who presented a check at the Mardi Gras to the school for $11,000 to be used to purchase smartboards! Our technology action plan continues to be implemented each year thanks to the generosity and support of the parents and parishioners. Thank you to the ]fit Graders for their class Christian service project of collecting books for our sister school Guardian Angel in Pacoima. Mrs. Wetzel, the room parent,
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WEEKLYBULLETINFEBRUARY8-12,2010
Give praise to the Lord for his kindness, for his wonderful deeds toward people. He hasfilled the hungry with good things, he has satisfied the thirsty. Psalm 106:8-8
Dear SJEFamilies:
During times of change and challenge, Catholic Schools provide long term benefits tothe nation's youth; a high quality, faith based education that will continue to paydividends for years to come. We celebrated Catholic SchoolsWeek two weeks ago. Itstheme, "Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life," underscores the commitment of Catholicschools to continue that tradition. Familiesand communities can count on Catholicschools to instill in students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will enablethem to fulfill their future roles as committed citizens, productive employees andeffective leaders.
A solid education resultsin a strong economy. Did you know that the graduation ratefor Catholic high schools in LosAngeles is99%and 98%of our graduates go on to highereducation? Thisstory needs to be told to the larger community as we continue toproduce academically and morally educated citizens and an excellent future workforce for our city and nation.
Thankyou for making the decision to invest in your child's future.
Yoursin Christ,»: ~S~Mrs.Barbara Danowitz*******************************************************************~********************************Thank you to the PTSO and Mardi Gras CommiHee for their tirelessefforts in promotingfundraising for the school. We will be acknowledging all those who helped in nextweek's family envelope.
Help for Haiti funds-The schools in the archdiocese have raised $251,090and $100,000was added for a grand total of $351,090. Thisis true testament to the gift of Catholiceducation and its teaching of reaching out to those in need.****************************************************************************************************Thank you to Bryan Suttles and the Goff Tournament who presented a check at theMardi Gras to the school for $11,000 to be used to purchase smartboards! Ourtechnology action plan continues to be implemented each year thanks to thegenerosity and support of the parents and parishioners.
Thank you to the ]fit Graders for their class Christian service project of collecting booksfor our sister school Guardian Angel in Pacoima. Mrs. Wetzel, the room parent,
delivered them to the school and the principal thanked our students and school for ourpast and present generosity.
Congratulations - to the winners of our Mardi Gras Grand PrizeRaffle Drawing, 1st PrizeWinner - Tony Umali; 2nd Prize Winner - Mia Macalino; 3rd Prize Winner - JohnShaughnessy.
Father Daughter Valentine's Dinner Dance - The parish is sponsoring a father daughterdance next Saturday, February 13 @ 6:30 PM in Grill Hall. Thisisa wonderful opportunityto bond with your child and share fellowship with the families of the school and parish.Fortickets, please contact the SJEChildren's Ministry at (818)882-9323.
Geffy in Malibu reported to our school how impressed they were with the behavior ofour 7th & 8th graders! Our school is proud of our program that promotes leaders ofcharacter.
FirstReconciliation takes place on Saturday, February 20 @1Oam.
New Student and Kindergarten Testing begins this month. For more information pleasecontact the school office.
Student Body Mass-We celebrate the feast day of st. Paula Montal on Friday, February26 with a student body Mass @1O:30a.m. and field day activities following the Mass.
Track Meet Practices will take place on Fridaysbeginning February 26. The actual Meettakes place on Sunday, April 18 at Taft High school. Students participating at practicesmust compete in the track meet.
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15t Grade - Luke Holwager & TylerSuttles2nd Grade - Paul Davis & Nathan Valtairo3rd Grade - Andrew Arteaga & Michael Davis4th Grade - Jazmin Motola & Daniel Setiabudi5th Grade - John Francis & Gabriella Solamo6th Grade - Jonah Simon & Jeremiah Susas7th Grade - Ashlee Macalino & Olivia Vergel De Dios8th Grade - Kaelyn Molle, Eduardo Montano & Aidan Sullivan
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
The 39th Annual Knights of Columbus #3601 Track & Field Meet will be held at Taft High School, 5462Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, on Sunday, April 181
\ from 8:30am-3 :OOpm.
Our SJ.E. girls and boys will compete against girls and boys, at their grade level, from five other schoolsin the West Valley. Each student is allowed to run in a sprint (short) race OR distance (long) race (one orthe other). Participants in the softball throw and the long jump (3 per event) will be selected during PEclasses at school. All participants will receive a school ribbon and some students may earn ribbons andmedals in the qualifying and final heats. Participants must wear tennis shoes, no track shoes (with orwithout spikes). Shoes must be able to be worn on a gym floor. Only coaches, officials, and adultvolunteers are allowed on the field. Parents and spectators must remain in the bleachers. We ask allparents to show their school spirit by wearing red and white. Students must wear their S.J.E. physicaleducation uniforms and be supervised by a parent.
This is a great opportunity to show our S.J.E. school spirit and earn prize money for our P.E. department.All students are encouraged to participate. Junior High students must compete to be eligible for theKnights of Columbus scholarship at graduation.
Please note that the Friday Track Training program is to help our students prepare for the meet. You mayparticipate in Track Training only if you are competing in the meet, but it is not mandatory. You mustsign up for the Track Meet using this form in addition to signing up for the Track Training Program.
If you would like your child to participate, please fill in the bottom portion of this paper and return it inthe school envelope as soon as possible.
x- ----------------------------------------------------------------Please COMPLETE and SIGN this portion. RETURN it to the School Office.
DistanceName of Student (please print) Grade Sprint
DistanceName of Student (please print) Grade Sprint
DistanceName of Student (please print) Grade Sprint
DistanceName of Student (please print) Grade Sprint
I hereby release the Knights of Columbus, Taft High School, and St. John Eudes School of anyresponsibility for injury incurred by my child (Entrant) at the 39th Annual K of C Track Meet. I also givepermission to treat my son/daughter in the event of an emergency.
Parenti Guardian Signature Date
Track Meet Training
All students must have a signed permission slip on file. This program is meant to help students prepare for thetrack meet on April 18,2010. Students may participate in the training only if you are competing in the meet.Students may still participate in the track meet even if they choose not to do track training.
All children will be dismissed to the library patio from the lunch area at 12:50 p.m. Kindergarten students willcome to the patio area at the same time as the Kindergarten choir students after the 12:40 p.m. dismissal.
Practice will be cancelled due to rain or a wet field.
All children are asked to eat lunch at recess/snack time so there's plenty of time to digest your meal before running.Students may eat a light snack and change into PE clothes before 1:10 p.m.
Track training will be held from 1:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-choir students. Students may stay until 3:00 p.m. ifthey would like some extra practice.
Track training will be held from 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for choir kids who are interested. Choir kids will beescorted to the field from choir at 2:15 p.m.
The dates for track practice are the following Fridays: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 26, and Apr. 15(No practice on March 19)
We will be working on stretching and warm-up for the first 10 -15 min of practice. After stretching, we will breakinto groups by age. The age groups will rotate through four training stations, including: Sprints, Distance, LongJump, and Softball throw.
All students are asked to wear PE clothes for practice and the meet. Proper running shoes are a good idea. Awater bottle with name is recommended for hot days. Remember, we only take small sips of water to preventstomach aches when running.
Some tips for helping kids practice at homeStretching, push-ups and crunches are great exercises when watching TV.Get out and run as a family. Pace yourselves and have fun.Play catch with a soft ball and reinforce the proper throwing technique.Jumping from a squatting position will help build strength for the long jump.Sprint repeats with 20 sec. rest intervals really help to build speed.
We are looking for parent volunteers from each grade to be the team representative at the meet Please sign up onthe list provided.
Volunteer service hours can be earned by helping with the practices on Fridays and at the Knights of ColumbusMeet on Sunday, April 18, 2010. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out and return the bottom portion to theSchool Office as soon as possible.
Any questions, please call Mr. Gonzalez at (818) 341-1454.
I would like to volunteer to help during Friday Track Practice.
I would like to help at the Track Meet on Sunday, April 18, 2010.
I would like to volunteer as a Team Representative at the Meet for Grade __
Name of Volunteer: _ Phone No.:
TRACK MEET TRAINING SCHEDULE(Fridays - Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 26, and Apr. 15)
Practices will be cancelled due to rain or a wet field
1:15 to 1:30 STRETCHING on the field
1:30 to 1:50 K-2 Field events3-5 Sprint6-8 Distance
1:50 to 2:10 K-2 "distance": make it fun3-5 Field events6-8 Sprint
2:10 to 2:30 K-2 Sprint3-5 Distance6-8 Field
Choir kids will arrive at the patio around 2:15.
2:15 to 2:302:30 to 2:502:50 to 3:00
STRETCH and JOG on patioRUN on Track, sprint and distanceFIELD
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Archdiocese of LosAngelesSports Activity Permission Form
Elementary Schools
Sport: FRIDAYTRACKPRACTICE
Student Name GradeBirthdate: ------------------------ ----
Medical Information:Doctors Name: Address:Phone # ------------ ----------------
Insurance Name Phone-------------------------------------- -------------------Policy # _
Emergency Contact (In case you cannot be reached):Name: Phone #-----------------------------Name: Phone #------------------------------- ------------------------------
I request that my child, in Grade be permitted to participate inthe above Sports Activity. I agree to instruct my child to cooperate and conform with directions andinstructions of the supervisory personnel in charge of the sports activity. Should it be necessary for mychild to have medical treatment while participating in this sports activity, I hereby give the schoolpersonnel permission to use their judgment in obtaining medical service for my child and I give permissionto the physician selected by the school personnel to render medical treatment deemed necessary andappropriate by the physician. I agree to relieve the school and other participating adults from any liabilityin connection with this request.
I understand that my insurance benefits that are effective have limited application.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Home Phone No.
Home Address Work Phone
Date Cell Phone No. or Pager No.
No student may attend a SPORTS ACTIVITY without this signed parent permission form. Permission byparents may not be given over the phone.
ADDITIONALMEDICALINFORMATION: _
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Archdiocese of Los AngelesSports Activity Permission Form
Elementary Schools
Sport: KNICHTS OF COLUMBUS TRACK MEET (Sunday. April 18. 2010)
Student Name GradeBirthdate: ------------------------ ----
Medical Information:Doctors Name: Address:Phone # ----------------------~ -------------------------------
Insurance Name Phone-------------------------------------- -------------------Policy # _
Emergency Contact (In case you cannot be reached):Name: Phone #------------------------------Name: Phone # _
I request that my child, in Grade be permitted to participate inthe above Sports Activity. I agree to instruct my child to cooperate and conform with directions andinstructions of the supervisory personnel in charge of the sports activity. Should it be necessary for mychild to have medical treatment while participating in this sports activity, I hereby give the schoolpersonnel permission to use their judgment in obtaining medical service for my child and I give permissionto the physician selected by the school personnel to render medical treatment deemed necessary andappropriate by the physician. I agree to relieve the school and other participating adults from any liabilityin connection with this request.
I understand that my insurance benefits that are effective have limited application.
Signature of Parent or Guar.dian Home Phone No.
Work PhoneHome Address
Cell Phone No. or Pager No.Date
No student may attend a SPORTS ACTIVITY without this signed parent permission form. Permission byparents may not be given over the phone.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION: _
Are you getting the service hours you deserve?
Re-enroll your Vons/Safeway Cards and Ralph’s Club Cards
It’s time to re-enroll your Vons/Pavilions/Safeway/Macy’s cards in the eScrip Program. Log on to www.escrip.com.
Our organization ID is 136559342. If you are already enrolled, click on the read check mark to review your membership information and the expiration dates of
your registered cards. If the registered cards have expired, please update them to ensure continued
participation in the program.
Renew your Ralph’s Rewards card enrollment. Log on to www.ralphs.com and sign in/register from the home page.
Follow the prompts to register/renew your enrollment. Our organization number is 84286.
$120 of SCRIP or Ralph’s Club purchase gives credit for 1 service hour. E-Scrip credit is 1 service hour for every $200 spent.
Enrollment/Registration has to be renewed every year.
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After School Art ClassesAt St. Tohn Eudes!
IThe Teacher: Janelle Shaughnessy IShe has a B.A. in studio arts from University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master ofFine Arts from School of Visual Arts in NewYork City. She has worked designing magazinesand illustrating for publications. She has taughtafter school art in Long Beach, CA and as a fulltime teacher at Notre Dame High School inSherman Oaks, California.
The art class will be taught in 8 class sessions from immediately after schooltil14:00 beginning February 17 for $10 per class plus a $20 supply fee perstudent.The total fee for the 8 class session is $100.00. The class will startWednesday, February 17 and the last class will be April 14 (no class onApril 7 during Easter break),There is no registration fee.The class will meet in Room G of Grill Hall.
This is a studio art enrichment class where we will work with papermache, collage, painting, beginning printmaking and sculpture.We will have some messy colorful fun!Smocks will be provided to help keep uniforms clean.
After School Art RegistrationCLASSFEE:$80.00 + $20.00 supply fee = $100.00 Total
CHILD'S NAME. _
PARENT/GUARDIAN. _
ADDRESS, _
CITY STATE__ ZIP _
Important for any schedule changes: Please include emailll!
Email _ cell# _
------------------For Office Use On Iy-----------------------------Date of first class: _
Payment
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO JANELLE SHAUGHNESSY(PAYMENT DUE WITH REGISTRATION FORM)
I understand the class fee is due and payable before the1st day of class and no refunds will be given for absenceson the part of the student. If your child is enrolled mid-month, your account will prorated.If you decide to withdraw your child, you must notifyus in writing two weeks prior to the last class yourchild attends or you will be charged for the classesyour child is registered for.
Dr am attaching a note for special consideration of my child'sneeds (i.e., health concerns).
I understand that with any program, some risks are involved,even though precautions are taken to prevent accidents.Therefore, I, my heirs, and child being registered hereby waiveand release Janelle Shaughnessy and my child's school fromall claims for damages and injuries. I have read and will abideby all rules and policies.
Signature Date _To insure your child is placed in the next class,
please leave completed form with check in the school office or in theweekly family envelope before Feb. 17,
AFTER SCHOOL ART/ GARAGE ARTJanelle Shaughnessy/art educator
21041 Canoga Park, CA 91304 - (818) 470-7853
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Please come and join us
ASHWEDNESDAYFra'yer Service
February 17, 201011:00 u.rn,
Students please wearchurch uniform.
Remember that you are dust,and to dust you shall return
Fridays in Grill Hall
"Sustain the health of my body andsoul, Let me be zealous in doing
LENT is around the corner!Ash Wednesday, February 17
You're Invited Menu for
Soup Dinner
St. John Eudes Church offers a simple soupdinner (donation for the poor requested) onFridays in Lent at 6PM in Grill Hall. Comefor soup and stay for stations of the Cross.
This is a great way to observe Lent as afamily-we hope to see you there!
• Soup
e Bread/Crackers
«Drinks
Don't Miss Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 26.Join us on the plaza (7PM) after soup to watch and pray as
Jesus travels to Calvary.
Interested in being a character in Living Stations? CallCarrie at 818-882-9323
St. John Eudes Parish
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l 11.Altar Server Ministry
Be a part of a very ancient tradition in theliturgical life of the church and become an Altar Server!
How would you like the special privilege of:being close to the altar, carrying the cross,
carrying the light of Christ,getting to wear that cool robe of baptism,
holding the book of the prayers,AND getting to swing the thing that makes the smoke (the thurible)?
If this sounds awesome .Joins us in the church for an Orientation.
Thursday, February l S"6:30pm - 7:45pm
Minors must be accompanied by a parent.
To serve you must currently be in 4th grade or older,have been baptized, received First Holy Communion
and must LOVEJesus!!!Questions please e-mail or call Yesmin Wall
Any SJE girls in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th can play
Practices Friday February 5th and Friday February 12th
from 1:00pm-3:00pm on SJE field(Heavens Grace participants will be excused early)
Please bring a lunch and water
SJEPE uniform, shin guards, and soccer cleats are mandatoryfor practices and the tournament
A permission slip (found on the school website) must be signedby parents and turned into the office before the first practice
Any questions? Please see Mr. Gonzalez, SJEAthletic Director
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Archdiocese of Los AngelesSports Activity Permission Form
Elementary Schools
Sport: PRACTICES FOR SJE SOCCER SCRIMMAGE GAME (February 5th & 12th)
Student Name Grade--------------------------------------------------- ------Birthdate: ---------
Medical Information:Doctors Name: Address:Phone # ------------~ ----------------
Insurance Name Phone-------------------------------------- -------------------Policy # _
Emergency Contact (In case you cannot be reached):Name: Phone #------------------------------Name: Phone #-------------------------------- ------------------------------
I request that my child, in Grade be permitted to participate inthe above Sports Activity. I agree to instruct my child to cooperate and conform with directions andinstructions of the supervisory personnel in charge of the sports activity. Should it be necessary for mychild to have medical treatment while participating in this sports activity, I hereby give the schoolpersonnel permission to use their judgment in obtaining medical service for my child and I give permissionto the physician selected by the school personnel to render medical treatment deemed necessary andappropriate by the physician. I agree to relieve the school and other participating adults from any liabilityin connection with this request.
I understand that my insurance benefits that are effective have limited application.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Home Phone No.
Home Address Work Phone
Date Cell Phone No. or Pager No.
No student may attend a SPORTS ACTIVITY without this signed parent permission form. Permission byparents may not be given over the phone.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION: _
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Archdiocese of Los AngelesSports Activity Permission Form
Elementary Schools
Sport: SJE SOCCER SCRIMMACE CAME VS. OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Feb. 19)
Student Name GradeBirthdate: ----------------------- ---
Medical Information:Doctors Name: Acoress:Phone # ---------------
Insurance Name Phone-------------------------------------- -------------------Policy # _
Emergency Contact (in case you cannot be reached):Name: Phone #------------------------------Name: Phone #-------------------------------- ------------------------------
I request that my child, in Grade be permitted to participate inthe above Sports Activity, I agree to instruct my child to cooperate and conform with directions andinstructions of the supervisory personnel in charge of the sports activity. Should it be necessary for mychild to have medical treatment while participating in this sports activity, I hereby give the schoolpersonnel permission to use their judgment in obtaining medical service for my child and I give permissionto the physician selected by the school personnel to render medical treatment deemed necessary andappropriate by the physician. I agree to relieve the school and other participating adults from any liabilityin connection with this request
I understand that my insurance benefits that are effective have limited application.
Signature of Parent or Guardian Home Phone No.
Home Address Work Phone
Date Cell Phone No, or Pager No,
No student may attend a SPORTS ACTIVITY without this signed parent permission form. Permission byparents may not be given over the phone.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION: _
February 20 I 0
Working Together for School Success
New kidDoes your youngster's
class have a new student? Your childcan make him feel welcome by play-ing with him at recess or sittingtogether at lunch. If your youngsteris the new kid, suggest that he getinvolved right away. Activities likescouts, band, and chess club can helphim make friends.
Number patternsBuild your child's math skills by giv-ing her number patterns to solve.Start simple (2, 4, 6, 8, i). She shouldnotice that you add 2 each time, sothe next number is 10. To make thepatterns harder, combine additionand subtraction. Example: 2, 7, 6, 11,10 (the pattern is + 5, - 1). Let hermake up patterns for you, too!
Apologies in actionRemind your youngster that it's politeto say ''I'm sorry" when he makes amistake. And it's even better to followup his apology with an action. If hebreaks his sister's toy, he can say,"I'm sorry. I'll try to fix it now."
Worth quoting"Education is not the filling of a pail,but the lighting of a fire."William Butler Yeats
to textbooks and newspapers, ~nonfiction reading is a big part ~of your child's life. Help herget the most out of her read-ing with these ideas,
Surround. Leave news-papers, coffee table books,magazines, and how-tobooks around the house. Askquestions to encourage youryoungster to read them ("Did yousee the story about the county fair?"). Atbedtime, choose nonfiction read-alouds,such as Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian.Before you read, say, "Let's see what wecan learn about bugs." When you finish,mention something you discovered ('1\praying mantis eats bees!"), and ask yourchild to share a new fact.
Connect. Your youngster can soak upfacts more easily by linking them withwhat she sees. If she's reading aboutmagnets, ask her to explain how yourrefrigerator magnets work ("Magnets areattracted to iron or nickel, so the refriger-ator must contain one of those metals").
Show your love
If you're visiting out-of-town relatives,take along a guide about the area you'regoing to,
Expand. Reading the same informationin several nonfiction sources can helpyour child understand a topic better. Fora history chapter on ancient civilizations,she might visit the library to check outMummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs by GailGibbons or Adventures in Ancient Greeceby Linda Bailey. Ask her what informationappears in both her textbook and thelibrary books. Encourage her to sharenew facts with her teacher or class."
It's important to tell your youngster you love him-and it's also nice to showhim, Here are a few good ways:., Set aside time for just the two of you on a weekend.Play board games or visit a park.
., Surprise your child by joining him for lunch atschool.
., Let him stay up late for a family walk aroundthe block. Warm up afterward with hot cocoa,
., Learn to say "I love you" in several languages.Use a bilingual dictionary or an online translator like www.wordreference.com .
., Make your youngster's favorite meal. Or use ~ookie cutters to shape his pancakeor sandwich into a heart."
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Positive thinkingLook on the bright side! Help your child
have an optimistic outlook in life, and he'lldo better at bouncing back when thingsdon't go his way. Encourage positive think-ing with these ideas.
Set an example QYour youngster will follow your lead J
when he hears you making the best of asituation. For instance, if you're stuck in ..---,.".,..:------1traffic, suggest singing songs or playing a or:
word game together. During tough times, find Imagine the outcomesomething positive to say ("I know money has been If your youngster is wor-tight, but it has helped us realize what is really important"). ried, ask him to think of the worst-case scenario ("If I mess
mm ~ up during my report, everyone will laugh"). Then, have him. ••••• •••• '" picture what's more likely to happen ("Some people might
laugh, but my friends would be nice"). If your youngster• . ~~~ .•••• thinks realistically about the situation, he will be less apt
Heed ~" to worry."onormg pres. ents .~~--------~------------------------Two famous presidents, George Wash-
ington and Abraham Lincoln, were bornin February. Your child can celebrate theirbirthdays with two presidential projects.
Make a monument. Many monu-ments have been built to honor presi-dents. Ask your youngster to design herown for a president she has studied.Examples: a giant pen for Thomas Jeffer-son, author of the Declaration of Indepen-dence; a rocket ship for John F Kennedy,who set a goal to go to the moon.
Create a display. Have your childchoose a president and think of itemsto represent his life. For Lincoln, shecould include a top hat and a log cabin(built from pretzel rods and peanut but-ter). For Washington, she might cut outa star for the one he wore as a generaland draw the flag of his home state ofVirginia."
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good things happen evenon bad days. When hecomplains about an argu-ment with a friend or anart project he didn't like,listen to his feelings.Then, help him thinkof something that made
him happy ("I got an Aon my spelling quiz").
Class assignmentsQ: Lately my daughter hasn't been finishingassignments in class, and she has to com-
plete them for homework. What should Ido?
A: Talk to your youngster's teacher to findout what may be getting in her way. If she isperforming on grade level, she may just needto work more efficiently.
Remind her that it's okay to give her eyes abreak occasionally by looking around the room.But she shouldn't let herself get distracted. For example, if she has 10 mathproblems, she might keep her eyes on the paper until she has finished 5 of.them.
Finally, if your daughter does bring classwork home, have h.er.co~plete Itbefore she visits friends or plays. She'll be more motivated to finish m class If sheknows it will cut into her free time at home."
Our unplugged householdMy son's class
has been learningabout ways to protect the environment.One day while I was looking for my cellphone charger, Bradley found it pluggedin, although my phone wasn'tattached. He said his teacher hadtold him that plugged-in batterychargers use powereven when they'renot charging any-thing. That gavehim an idea: ourfamily could useless electrici ty.
So Bradley collected all of our chargers(cell phone, video camera, MP3 player)and put them in a basket next to a powerstrip. He asked us to unplug chargers
when we're not using themand to turn the power
strip off if nothing ischarging. We're not
wasting as muchelectricity now-and Bradley'salready thinkingof ways we cansave water!"
"Lent is the liturgical season of forty days which begins with AshWednesday and ends with the celebration of the Paschal Mystery(Easter Triduum). Lent is the primary penitential season in the Church's
liturgical year, reflecting the forty days Jesus spent in the desert fasting andpraying' (Catechism of the Catholic Church).
1Take your family.to the1 Ash Wednesday 1
r--4liturgy and wear~thecross~
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family meal. Discussyour Lenten offerings to be sure
all are doable and sacrificial.
18 Tape a drawing of a vaseon the fridge and label it,
'Lent." Each day draw a flowerin the vase and watch Lent
blossom.
20 Choose a family Lentenoffering, such as giving
up desserts, attending dailyMass, or praying a family
Rosary regularly.
14 Eetare Sunda~Have a special meal at home
or a restaurant to celebrate thehalf-way point through Lent.
~k·,.21 After Mass 6:'""~)today, explain( .. ,; ,
the Gospel andJ~T..~~..,;Jthe homily ~ I'IJ:)~r
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children can understand.
22 Contact Catholic ReliefServices (877 -HELP-
CRS, www.catholicrelie/.org)to see how you can help theearthquake victims in Haiti.
25 ~'Invent a new '.
family prayer you ~can say together each
day.
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the computers,and take the phone off thehook for a half hour to pray a
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fasts are going, and refreshyour commitment to them.
Before eating yourfamily meal together,
ask each person to say aspontaneous prayer.
Pray for the people in the worldwho can't afford to have meat as a
regular part of their diets.
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write a letter to Jesus thanking cookies and bring . .".'. memb~r to perform an Jesus in a central )::- I <::> don~, put a Jelly bean offenng, s~ch as doinqhim for his sacrifice on the them to a nearby . ~ examination of conscience. place to keep the t -. f ~ In a Jar. Share the Jelly an extra chore Without being
Cross. nursing home. focus on him. I iilm beans at Easter! asked.
1~ ~ 1~ 11 $ a Make up a box for Serve ,-..4v Pick a friend ->,,'1(\::; V 1Q a needy family or 1q pretzels as a'--A 20 Make simple +or neighbor <j Encourage homeless shelter. reminder that crosses out of I
and perform an all family Say a short prayer Put canned goods, clothing, Catholics used to fast from milk, construction paper. Write onanonymous good deed for him members to before each cross or toiletries, and gently used butter, eggs, cheese, cream, them, 'He died for me,' and post
or her. refrain from bickering today. crucifix In your home. toys in it. and meat. them all over the house.
22 ~?~;::, 25 Send a card to 24. ~ 26 a:" 26 a~~a~~al d 27Pray for the victims . _ someone who might Give up )/ Visit someone '. ~';' donations in Go to Confession orof the earthquake I ~need cheering today. a faVOrite toy who is sick ~. ~ ~ the box you set up. Make a attend a Reconciliation Service.
'In Ha't'! . or treat Just - / f .. ... Then g t It d tII. '~ and can't leave . amily tnp to deliver It to Its oou a erwar s 0for today. home. destination. celebrate forgiveness.
28 Before Mass today, picka saint represented in
one of the statues in your churchand find out more about him or
her during Lent.
1 Collect stuffed animalsor soft pillows in good
condition and bring them to alocal nursing home. Older folks
love soft things to hug.
Ask each person to share agame, toy, or treat with someone
else in your home.
7 Light a candle !in church today
for someone '"who passed away or . -
who needs special help.
21 After Mass, light a
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. _ candle, and recite;" . the Apostle's Creed
I A as an affirmationof faith.
~ PlanhOW~."" each of ' .., ~
you can ~ . '"show kindness : f
or compassion tosomeone else tomorrow.
6 Figure out dhow much
your family saved by not eatingmeat today, and put that money
in the poor box at church.
4 Think of someone youdon't like and say threenice things about him
or her.
At bedtime say, "Lefstu rn our hearts to God and think
of him." Sit in silence together fora few minutes.
128 ~1 Have a Palm '--~Sunday , '~,:n
procession around' .the house and take turns / I
playing Jesus.
2q '~~:~10Take a walk ~~ " •outside andlook for sig ns ofnew life.
50 Forgive someone who
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Get up 15 minutesearlier than usual todayand pray as a family.
d B Dress up a doll in awhite garment and talk
about the Baptismal vows werenew each year.
21Wash and dry each other's feet
in commemoration of Jesuswashing the feet of his Apostles.
Pray the Stations of the Crosstoday, and meditate on each
