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Newsletter 6.24.2019 www.hfgsglendale.org

The Amazing Class of 2019

You finally did it, Class of 2019. First Row: Mr. J. Soliman, Azucena O., Riley M., Tanyth P., Alyssa F., Fred T., Bethany N., Ellamae F.,

Nicole P., Mrs. A. Liberda, and Dr. Suelto 2nd Row: Mrs. T. Nelson, Danny P., Renee P., Kenneth, F., Joelle A., Luis R., Chelsea N., Sabrina P.,

Anthony N., and Mrs. J. Samija 3rd Row: Mr. K. Kiladjian, Caleb F., Pablo N., Rance B., Dawson C., Jon Paul B., Stephanie R., Alexa C.,

Brandon C., and Fr. Marlon M. 4th Row

We are so happy to share the excitement of your graduation as well as your next endeavors and to congratulate each one on your well-deserved success. We are so very proud of you!

: Fr. Jim B., Adrian C., Carl John C., Alex P., Brandin D., Michael M., Danilo Matthew E., Enrique V., Fr. Luis, and Ms. Huntley

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8th Grade Banquet – Sponsored by 7th Grade Families (Class of 2020)

Thank you for a fabulous and a memorable banquet last Wednesday, June 5th. Here are some of the photos of the treasured event.

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TK through 3rd Graders’ Play Day on Monday, June 10th

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1… 2… On your mark, get set, GO!

Thanks to TK- Miss Isaac, Kinder – Mrs. Nelson, 1st Grade – Miss Bote, 2nd Grade – Miss Ty, and 3rd Grade – Mrs. Wardle, Mr. Johnson, Faculty, Parent Volunteers, Alumni, and Mrs. Teresa Nelson, Vice-Principal and Athletic Director, for their planning and implementation of this very dynamic day. More than just an opportunity to have fun, play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body, and life in significant ways. In addition to raise a child's health, fitness,

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and growth, play helps to put together the safe, steady, firm, and nurturing relationships that cushion against toxic levels of anxiety and build social-emotional resilience.

Summer School 2019 Faculty & Student Schedule

Summer School Coordinator – Mrs. Teresa Nelson TK, Transitional Kindergarten – Miss Alexa Isaac with Miss Sabrina Cardenas, Assisting Kindergarten – Mrs. Maria Cortes 1st Grade – Miss Justine Bote 2nd - 3rd Grades – Miss Elisha Ty 4th – 7th English Language Arts – Mrs. Pamela Wardle 4th – 7th Math – Mr. Jared Soliman TK – 7th Physical Education – Mr. Karl Johnson TK – 7th Grades Technology / STEM – Ms. Maria Talavera TK – 7th After-Care Staff

• Mrs. Teresa Nelson – Coordinator • Mrs. Salud Moreno • Mr. Alex Covarrubias • Miss Taylor Nelson

1. Families will walk from the church lot (after parking their vehicles) to the blue door (original building) located at the corner of Louise St. and Elk Ave. for entrance and drop off. This is the same exit door to be used for pick up.

Important Notes:

2. Schedule: o 7:30 a.m. – School opens. o 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Morning academics (4 to 6 weeks, Original Building ) o 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. – After School Care & Camp (4 to 6 weeks, GS

Auditorium, Kitchen, Big Yard, Church Patio, and Walking Field Trips) o 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – ALA, Academic League and Ambassadors’ Training (4

weeks only, Room 7, 2nd Floor) o 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Office Hours

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3. The use of classrooms in the original building and other available facilities of Holy Family Catholic Church may be used to accommodate all classes while construction is on-going. Thank you for your understanding.

First Day of School in the Fall: Monday, August 26, 2019

TK, Transitional Kindergarten – Miss Alexa Isaac Faculty for School Year 2019 -2020

Kindergarten – Mrs. Teresa Nelson 1st Grade – Miss Justine Bote 2nd Grade – Miss Elisha Ty 3rd Grade – Mrs. Pamela Wardle 4th Grade – Ms. Katharine Monahan Huntley 5th Grade – Mr. Clarence Clark 6th Grade – Mr. Jared Soliman 7th Grade – Mr. Krikor Kiladjian 8th Grade – Mrs. Ashley Liberda Physical Education – Mr. Karl Johnson Technology – Ms. Maria Talavera Music – Mr. Tomas Makiling Art – Mrs. Courtney Abruzzo Foreign Language: Online Spanish Program Assist – Mrs. Mayra Cervantes

Join our LifeTeen - Calling all our youth! EDGE for our Grades 6, 7, & 8 Students

Please contact:

• Zack Zuvich - Youth Minister / Confirmation/ EDGE Middle School Ministry • Brandon Kawachi - Assistant Youth Minister • OR, for EDGE – Mr. Jared Soliman, Mr. Krikor Kiladjian, and Mrs. Ashley Liberda

See some of our alumni, core Life Teen members, and friends. Photos are courtesy of Holy Family Catholic Church.

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EDGE for our Grades 6, 7, & 8 Students

Purpose

: The youth is always welcome to our parish no matter what changes start to come into their young adolescent lives.

Advantages1. Becoming involved and being part of the life of the parish.

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2. Their needs are listened to. 3. They can plan for life after the sacraments. 4. They can act in the moment and EDGE is available to assist.

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5. The continuous development of our teenagers’ faith is a sure thing. 6. Best practices in the spiritual life of the youth are applied and experienced in their lives.

Our Middle School faculty collaborates with our Life Teen Ministry leaders and with our families in the mission of our teenagers’ growth in the spirit!

Holy Family Catholic Church & Fr. Jim’s Message on page 2, June 23, 2019 Publication References:

https://hfglendale.org/ Holy Family Grade School – Glendale, CA https://hfgsglendale.org/

Lord Jesus, you nourish and sustain us with your very own presence and life. You are the "Bread of Life" and the "Cup of Salvation". May I always hunger for you and be satisfied in you alone.

For our prayer to begin this week…

Thank you and Happy Sunday – Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ! Dr. Fidela Suelto Principal