Important Dates All School- February
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| February 15 - 19 - Barnum Room,
African American History Museum.
February 20, Presidents Day, No School.
February 24, Free Dress Day K-12
Please remember to check the online calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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Dear Pilgrim School parents, First Church members, alumni and friends,
I am turning my introduction over to Coach Mike Smith, as we had the most exciting evening in the Pilgrim gym on Wednesday. I hope you read the introduction to find out more. And next week, you will hear all about our Lady Pats!
Please take some time and visit the African Amercan History Museum down in the Barnum Room. It is spectacular, and the Pilgrim students' artwork is amazing. Special thanks to Terry Knox and Colette Groves for all of their efforts in organizing it and setting it up, and also to Lisa Elliott who did an amazing job with the Multicultural Potluck luncheon. Thanks also to everyone who participated in both events, setting up, donating items to the museum, cooking, serving lunch to our students and helping in so many other ways to make this a success.
There is no school on Monday, as it is Presidents Day. There is also no Camp Patriot on Monday.
Please remember that the deadline for returning re-enrollment contracts and your deposit is next Friday, February 24th.
Please read the following sections for more information:
Important Dates Next Week
Pilgrim Party Book
Visiting Writers and Artists Series
Secondary News
Middle School News
Elementary News
Preschool News
Afternoon in the Garden
Other News
First Church News
Conclusion
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 Introduction | Coach Mike Smith writes, "The boys' basketball team may have come up short on the scoreboard, but anyone who attended the Patriots' C.I.F. playoff game against Padre Pio this past Wednesday night will not soon forget an event that electrified the school into producing the largest and most vocal crowd for a home game in anyone's memory. Pilgrim was down by only four points with four minutes to play against a talented team that came in with 19 victories before dropping a 53-40 decision. It was fitting that the Patriots were led by senior Cosmo K., who had 11 points and six assists, and sophomore Alec P., who had 16 points and 22 rebounds. Earlier in the week, Cosmo was named a first-team Omega League All Star, while Alec made the second team despite this being his very first year of playing high school basketball. Cosmo and fellow seniors Xavier S.-B. and Dustin P. also had strong games in their last appearance as Patriots. The seniors will eventually be honored with their names plus those of all their teammates on a banner in the gym to celebrate their Omega League divisional championship.
I want to thank everyone who has reached out since Wednesday night, either in person or by email, with your thoughts about the boys' basketball playoff game. I'm assuming that you have also passed along your congratulations to the players, who are really the ones who deserve all your kind words.
I told the boys amid a post-game meeting full of hugs and tears that their legacy is how they made our school care about a basketball game that brought everyone together, and how then they went out and played with the kind of heart that reflects what Pilgrim is all about.
But you also deserve credit. The event would not have been so memorable without all the support we received from students, faculty, parents, alumni and cheerleaders who crammed into every nook and cranny in that gymnasium that rocked like never before.
It's a night that the boys and I will not forget. Thank you for helping to make it possible.
Mike
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(Please note that the sports schedules have been moved to the Secondary, Middle School and Elementary School sections)
Monday, February 20, Presidents Day - No School.
Friday, February 24, Free Dress Day K-12.
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Party Book
| #5A An Evening at The Magic Castle
Enjoy an evening at the Magic Castle...a night not to be forgotten at the world famous Magic Castle. The Magic Castle is the showplace for some of the greatest magicians from around the globe. Dinner will be served in an atmosphere of Victorian elegance. Come join us! Your experience includes dinner, drinks, and all shows for the night - plus you may discover some of the secrets of the castle! Please note - this date has changed from December.
Party Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Party Time: 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Party Location: The Magic Castle
Hosted By: The Rauchberg Family and Johnson Family
#15 Real Moms of Pilgrim School
No heels, no pressure! Meet new moms and catch up with your pals at this casual gathering. Enjoy dinner and dessert and kick back before sprinting off into Spring and the end of school year festivities! You deserve a break!
Party Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Party Time: 6PM - 9PM
Party Location: Location details to be sent to guests
Hosted By: Linda Cormany, Cathy Gellert, Joy Kim & Janet Carol Norton
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Visiting Writers and Artists Series
The Visiting Artist Series is funded by a generous grant from the Ahmanson Foundation and Lee and Deborah Walcott. The Visiting Writers Series is funded by a generous donation from Janet Steeper.
| Check back next week for information about our next visiting author David Hernandez.
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The Student Handbook (available on the Pilgrim website) indicates that students should have locks for their gym lockers.
If your child does not currently have a PE lock, please purchase one at your earliest convenience (key or combination lock is fine). If your student needs a locker he or she needs to see Coach Sarafian or Coach Daniels and one will happily be assigned. We would like to ask all students to lock their valuables in their lockers during P.E. and sports.
Cheerleaders:
This past weekend the Pilgrim Cheerleaders competed at the Sharp International competition held at Monrovia High School. In only their second competition of the season, the Lady Patriots placed 2nd.
All School Musical:
The secondary rehearsals are running smoothly and are a ton of fun! We are excited to begin elementary rehearsals in March. We would also like to thank parents and families who have donated items for the play. There are still some items left on the list including the following: - A bear mask / costume or a LARGE stuffed bear
- A white (or beige) foamy mattress pad
- Large Mickey Mouse gloves
- A spotlight
In addition, the musical would appreciate help in the following areas: - Costume assistants
- Lighting assessor/consultant
March 20 is going to be a great celebration of Spanish-speaking cultures, with Paella, music, dancing, and so many other great learning activities for the entire elementary and secondary school. If you would like to join in the celebration, we would love and foods from different Spanish-speaking countries to complement the Paella at lunch time. Please let Dr. Gregory know if you would be able to help out at agregory@pilgrim-school.org. Community Service News: In our fast paced world names are often changing. In many schools "Community Service" is being replace by "Service Learning." In last week's "Get Real" assembly, secondary students listened to a presentation about the ultimate US government service learning. Returned Peace Corps volunteers, Janet Holt and Lucas Arribas Layton, learned a lot serving in Mozambique for over two years. Part of the mission of the Peace Corps is to share cultural experiences. In Africa they taught their secondary students about American culture. At our assembly, they shared some Mozambican culture with Pilgrim students and talked about the Peace Corps and its mission. Created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, over 200,000 American citizens have served and learned, immersing themselves in the culture of over one hundred countries. Thank you Janet and Lucas for teaching us something about Mozambique and this unique government program. If you would like to learn more about their adventures you can check out their blog: http://janetandluc.blogspot.com/
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Middle School News (Grades 6 - 8)
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Pilgrim School prides itself on excellence. One of the markers of excellence is academic achievement. We recognize the effort it takes for students to learn and to accomplish their personal goals. We honor all students and give recognition to those whose hard work and perseverance has resulted in superior achievement in their academic courses. Here are the 6th grade students who have achieved these honors:
Headmaster's Award: students have demonstrated the highest achievement in academic work by earning a grade point average of 3.75 or better, no grade below C and good conduct grades.
Alexander L.
Kieran K.
Justin K.
Honor Roll: Students have demonstrated high achievement in academic work by earning a grade point average of 3.30 or better, no grade below C and good conduct grades.
Nicholas A.
Bailey H.
Lily K.
Daisy K.
Rae M.
Aja M.
Jackie M.
Antonia S.
Izzy W.
Yasmine Y.
Sports This Week:
Wednesday, February 22, tip-off 5pm, Middle School Boys Basketball - Pilgrim vs. Paul Revere, Paul Revere, 1450 Allenford Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90049 (310) 917-4800
Directions: 10 Frwy W/ exit Cloverfield Blvd/ turn right onto Cloverfield/ right turn Olympic Blvd/ left 26th street, continue ahead. School is located on your right
Spring Sports:
We would like to encourage our middle school students to sign up for Soccer. Our season will begin March 12th. Students interested in playing may sign up now and drop bye the gym office and pick up a packet on the 12th.
Chapel Uniform: Please note- Secondary students should wear the formal chapel uniform every Tuesday.
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Elementary News (K-5)
| There is no Camp Patriot on Monday, February 20th.
Sports:
Wednesday, February 22, 4:15pm, Pilgrim Gym
Elementary Basketball (fourth graders only) vs. Hollywood Schoolhouse.
Thursday, February 23, 4:15pm, Pilgrim Gym
Elementary Basketball (4th and 5th graders) vs. Temple Israel.
All School Musical:
Hooray! Elementary rehearsals for the musical will begin in March. Please review the information packet for more information, forms, and a schedule. Please also check your child's backpack and folders for a hard copy that was sent home today. If you would like to help out in any way, there are a few items that can be donated in addition to some volunteer opportunities. We thank Pilgrim School families who have already loaned a few items to us.
Prop Items:
- A bear mask/costume or a LARGE stuffed bear
- A white (or beige) foamy mattress pad
- Large Mickey Mouse gloves
- Stage Lights
Volunteer Opportunities
- Costume Assistants
- Lighting assessor/consultant
Art:
Katrina Alexy writes, "The puppets are coming!
Here's a sneak peak at a puppet-in-the-making. The 2nd graders are hard at work creating their puppets after learning about Paul Klee's art including his love of creating puppets. I met with guest artist Eric Johnson this week to discuss how he will work with the 2nd graders to create a very artistic puppet set for the show. Can't wait to see what they come up with. Several parents have asked when the puppet show will be. I am hoping for an April show, most likely mid-April. The 2nd graders still need to finish their puppets, write their scripts, and make a set, but they are off to a fabulous start so stay tuned!"
All School Chapel:
Elementary students are to wear the formal chapel uniform for the following All School Chapels:
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Preschool News
| Every year, John Tracy Clinic offers a hearing screening to our preschool students. They will be on campus next Friday, February 24th at 9:30 a.m. If you would like your child to be screened, please fill out, sign and return the permission slip with $20.00 check made out to the John Tracy Clinic or cash to the front office as soon as possible.
The children contributed a beautiful PEACE and LOVE chain to the Pilgrim African American History Museum. The children were proud of themselves as they visited the museum and saw their art piece on the wall. The multicultural potluck was also fun for the children as they got to try all kinds of different foods. Thank you to all the parents that helped with our African American History Month celebration.
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Afternoon in the Garden
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Our Save The Date cards will be arriving in your mailboxes next week. If you would like some to send to your friends and family, there are extra cards in the front office. Remember, all proceeds go to our science programs and scholarships.
This week's enticing silent auction item is: 4 MVP Loge tickets and parking to see (as Vin Scully would say) "YOUR Los Angeles Dodgers." Every child should have the thrill of a major league game under the lights on a warm summer night in what is arguably the most beautiful stadium in the National League. The American flag blowing in the breeze, the crowd standing for the National Anthem, and of course, Dodger Dogs. Good times for everyone. We all know that the Dodger experience is going to change, so seize this opportunity and create some memories. This item comes courtesy of Jeanette and Brian Comer, Kindergarten parents. |
Other News
| On behalf of TAPPS and myself, I'd like to give a TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to Janet Howe and the City Cuisine team for their delicious fried chicken & corn bread, outstanding support, and the use of their facilities. I would also like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the parents and guardians who contributed their time to make a dish, purchased an item to contribute to our luncheon, or volunteered to help set-up, serve or clean-up. Without your contributions, I could not have pulled this off. Your time and efforts are/were GREATLY appreciated by all. The leftovers were generously donated to Covenant House, as suggested & transported by Parent Linda Salas.
Thank you so very much,
Lisa Elliott
TAPPS Hospitality Chair"
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TAPPS Nominating Chair: Annie Johnson From now until our next TAPPS meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, I will be taking nominations for next year's 2012-2013 TAPPS Board. Please call me at (213) 842-4865 and/or email me at annie@annie-johnson.com with your nominations for the board positions: president, two vice presidents, secretary and treasurer. I will then call these candidates to see if they are interested in running. At the March TAPPS meeting I will present the slate of candidates. I will also be taking last minute nominations at this meeting. Board positions are elected every year with a two-term limit for each officer. All of the officers on the current 2011-2012 TAPPS Board will be completing their first year of service and are eligible for another term. The ballot will go out both electronically and hard copy no later than one week after the March TAPPS meeting. For more information on the TAPPS by-laws, go to the Pilgrim website and a link will be at the bottom of the TAPPS page. |
First Church News
| The sermon this Sunday, February 19, by Rev. Dr. R. Scott Colglazier, is titled, "Bringing God Home."
Join us as Dr. R. Scott Colglazier signs copies of his latest book, A Dictionary of Faith for Open-Hearted, Open-Minded People this Sunday, February 19 beginning at 12:15 during Coffee Fellowship. Copies are $15 each. In addition to this release, copies of his other books will be available as well. All are invited! If you're unable to attend, but would still like a personalized copy, you can obtain one by calling 213-355-5231. Or, this book and other titles by Dr. Colglazier are available at www.amazon.com.
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Conclusion
| Did you guess that Temple University was founded by a man who was a Yale-educated Boston lawyer, orator, and ordained Baptist minister, and who had served in the Union Army during the American Civil War?
And, this week, can you name the institution that was founded
in 1855 and was the first institution of higher learning in the United States to teach scientific agriculture? It is also a pretty darn big sports school (home of the Spartans). Congratulations, Jack W.!
Check back next week for the answer, and to find out what other great schools are hoping to welcome Pilgrim graduates next fall.
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Sincerely,
Mark A. Brooks
Head of School
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