WEEKLY UPDATE APRIL 11 - APRIL 15, 2022 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL
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WEEKLY UPDATE
APRIL 11 - APRIL 15, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL
Palm Sunday recalls an event in the Christian Scripture (The
New Testament) of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and being
greeted by the people waving palm branches. For Christians, it
is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of
our willingness to follow him.
Next week is Holy Week, a sacred time of the year. We honor
the last week of Jesus' life on this earth and prepare for Easter.
As the Lenten season is about to come to an end, we are
reminded next week of the sacrifice Jesus made for all
humanity. The greatest focus of the week is the Passion
(suffering) and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the events that
led up to it.
Next Wednesday, we will commemorate this special time
through a live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. This
student-led experience will portray the final hours of Jesus
Christ’s life on earth. This powerful experience provides spiritual
conviction for every Christian and application to our lives. The
Stations of the Cross serve as a vivid reminder of the humility of
Jesus and his sacrifice in order to provide a path to salvation for
us.
The traditional form of the Stations of the Cross is as follows:
1. Jesus is condemned to death.
2. Jesus is given His cross.
3. Jesus falls down for the first time.
4. Jesus meets His mother Mary.
5. Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry the cross.
6. Veronica wipes the blood off of Jesus’ face.
7. Jesus falls down for the second time.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
9. Jesus falls down for the third time.
10. Jesus is stripped of His clothing.
11. Jesus is nailed to the cross – the Crucifixion.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
13. Jesus’ body is removed from the cross – the Deposition or
Lamentation.
14. Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb.
We ask that you take a moment this weekend to discuss the
meaning of Holy Week as a family as we prepare for this sacred
time.
Important Dates:
Spring Break: April 14- April 22
Classes resume Apr 25, 2022
God Bless,
Dr. De Larkin & Mrs. Zozaya
Schedule for Week 15
APRIL 11 - APRIL 15, 2022
Monday, 4/11: Block B (4,5,6) 2:00 pm Dismissal
Tuesday, 4/12: Block A (1,2,3) 2:00 pm Dismissal
Wednesday, 4/13: Block B- Assembly (4,5,6) 2:50 pm Dismissal
Students will be participating in the Stations of the Cross.
Please refrain from picking your child up early on this day.
Thursday, 4/14: Holy Thursday. No School.
Friday, 4/15: Good Friday. No School.
Some highlights of the week...
WARRIOR PARENT ASSOCIATION
Warrior Parent Meeting
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Via Zoom and In Person
Zoom Link: https://la-archdiocese.zoom.us/j/97342468222
Password: 884883
DEAN OF CHARACTER
Mr. Minter PMA Uniform Policy
Please make sure your student is
adhering to all PMA Uniform
guidelines. This includes being
clean shaven, guidelines on jewelry,
and also proper footwear. All of this
information can be found on the
school website.
The PMA Acceptable Use Policy
The AUP will be strictly enforced from the first bell at 8:10am to the
last bell of the last period of each school day. Cell phones and
headphones will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
First offense is a $25.00 fine. Second offense is a $50.00 fine. Three or
more offenses will result in no return until June. Fine can be paid after
school or the family's SmartTuition account will be charged.
PMA Sweatshirts Available ($40)
Available Sizes in Red - XL, XXL, and XXXL
Available Sizes in Gray - Small
SUMMER SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 21st - Friday, July 22nd
Summer School Remediation Program
Sign Up Link:
https://www.piusmatthias.org/academics/summerschool
Remediation Classes Offered - Math, Spanish, Social Science,
Theology, English, Science
Enrichment Class - Ceramics with Ms. Arreola
We will also be looking for donations to help with the PMA Freshman
Experience that will be held for the incoming freshman class. More
info to come on the donations needed.
Any questions please reach out to Mr. Minter
bminter@piusmatthias.org
BUSINESS OFFICE
Mr. Barba
Registration for 2022-2023 school year -
Parents please login your
Schooladmin. Deadline is Apr 13, 2022.
Please use the parent login to view your
checklist and complete the enrollment
process. Please email
jbarba@piusmatthias.org or
mbarrera@piusmatthias.org
DEAN OF STUDENT
SUCCESS
“Parents as Partners”
Ms. Valenzuela Parents, we ask that you please
make sure to check PowerSchool
weekly along with your
son/daughter.
Communicate with their teachers if
you need clarification.
If your son/daughter is struggling
both academically and/or
emotionally please reach out to
their counselors.
We need your help with completing a survey from LAUSD so that we
may receive services in reading and math intervention, academic
counseling, and even parent workshops at our school.
The information you provide on the online survey will help to
determine the amount of services for eligible students in the fall. The
online survey is easy to complete and only needs the following
information:
Your complete address, the birthday(s) of your child(ren)
attending PMA and grade level
The total gross household income before taxes or any other
deductions
The total household size information - all adults and children
living in your residence
Answers to the three questions about benefit programs
Lastly, your review and certification of the information you
provided
The deadline to complete the survey is Apr 11, 2022.
To begin the process of completing the online LAUSD Family Income
Eligibility Survey please copy, and paste the
following web address to your internet browser:
https://www2.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/LAUSDPRIV
ATE_CO?langid=1
STAR Testing - All students in grades 9th-11th are taking window #3
STAR Reading and Math tests. STAR Reading test is scheduled for
April 27 and STAR Math Test is scheduled for May 5th during
assembly times. As you may know, we use Star Assessments to help
teachers understand what students know and are ready to learn.
Students take STAR tests once in the fall, winter, and spring. Students
in grades 12 will participate in a senior workshop.
ATHLETICS
Mr. Delgado
Any Entrepreneurs out there?
Want to support PMA Athletics?
Please join us as we host a POP up
event on campus May 7th.
DEAN OF CAMPUS
MINISTRY
Mr. Reyes
Sunday, April 10 is Palm Sunday (the
beginning of Holy Week)
Check local Mass times and join a Palm
Sunday procession and liturgy
Pray as a family using the Faith At Home
resource
The meaning of Palms - watch here
Holy Week - April 11-April 16
Reflect using the Lent 2022 Calendar
Check out the video Holy Week in 3 Minutes
Learn how to pray through each day of Holy Week
Stations of the Cross
The Living stations of the cross will be presented by PMA students
on Wednesday, April 13. We look forward to gathering for this
prayerful experience as we prepare to depart for Easter Break.
Christian Service
Visit our PMA website for information and videos on how to use
x2VOL
Students should use the time before Easter Break to update their
x2VOL accounts with all of their service hours.
If you have any questions please email Mr. Reyes -
greyes@piusmatthias.org
DEAN OF STUDENT
LIFE
Community Returns!
Mr. Ramos We are excited to announce the PMA
Morning Community will return on
Monday, April 25, 2022!
Starting on Monday, April 25,
Community will take the place of our
current advisory period format.
What is Community?
Once the first bell rings at 8:00am, all students will report to the
gym. The bell to begin Community will ring at 8:10am. At that
time, we will begin the school day together in prayer. This will be
followed by important announcements and information students
will need to know, followed by a daily ISO focus or activity.
Students will be dismissed to their first class of the day at 8:25am.
The schedule will be as follows:
8:00am - First bell rings - Students report to the gym
8:10am - Bell to begin Community Rings.
8:25am - Bell to end Community Rings - Students are dismissed
to period 1 / 4.
8:30am - Period 1 / 4 begins.
Note: It is important for all students to be present and on time
for Community.ASB Elections:
ASB elections will be held on Tuesday, April 12. Elections will be
held via Google forms posted on each grade level Google
Classroom. The Election results will be announced the following
day.
DIRECTOR OF
ADVANCEMENT
Mrs. Salvador This year’s Warrior Cup Golf
Tournament is scheduled for Friday,
June 17th.
Please come out and join us for a nice
day on the course while supporting
PMA.
If you would like to sponsor any part of the tournament,
contribute to the silent auction or raffle, or register as a player,
please either click HERE to follow the link, or contact Mrs.
Salvador in the Advancement Office rsalvador@piusmatthias.org
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