Dear Saints Families, 

The Saints had a great week, which ended with our Women's Month Assembly. Thank you to the Women's Empowerment Club for coordinating the assembly. They organized guest speakers, fun games, and informative lessons about women in history. Please see the images below from the event!

We are also so excited to welcome the Class of 2027 to our Saints community tonight. Over 100 students were sent admissions emails and their yard signs will be distributed throughout the weekend! 

Go Saints!

                                       
Christine Tucker                                               Marcelo Eureste
President                                                        Principal 

Course Selection Timeline for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

• February 23-March 31: Ms. Martinez (Grade 9) and Mr. Jondle (Grades 10 and 11) will meet with students individually to finalize course selections. A copy of the completed Course Request Form will be emailed to students and parents after the meeting has taken place. 
   
• Now Available: The 2023-2024 Course Catalog is posted on the school website; Here is the link: https://www.longbeachsaints.org/pdf/23-24_course-catalog.pdf

If students have questions before their individual meeting with Ms. Martinez or Mr. Jondle, they are invited to stop by the office before school, at break, lunch or after school or send to correspond via email. Parents are also encouraged to reach out via email. 

Ms. Martinez: tamara.martinez@longbeachsaints.org
Mr. Jondle: kris.jondle@longbeachsaints.org

Teacher’s Office Hours

SAHS is blessed with teachers who are generous with their time and offer multiple opportunities each week for students to get additional academic assistance with course content, assignments and/or academic support in preparing for upcoming assessments.  Please join forces with the teachers and counselors and reinforce the benefits of attending the teachers’ office hours, particularly if your son or daughter is achieving a grade below C or expresses confusion or anxiety about upcoming assessments or assignments.  Each teacher has designated times he/she is available to offer this additional academic support and encouragement. 

Looking Ahead…End of Quarter 3

The third quarter ends on March 10. Monday, March 13 is quarter break. Grades will be sent on March 15 and co-curricular eligibility/ academic probation goes into effect on March 16.

• Senior Kairos Retreat has been postponed due to conditions in Wrightwood, and now will take place on April 3-5 at St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo, CA.  
   
• Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls were distributed to each student last week. We ask students to try to place 10 cents per day in their bowels and bring back to their Theology classes on April 3rd.
   
• Student Christian Service Hours are due May 1st to x2VOL. Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores - please be sure to put ALL of your service hours that you completed during your time here as a SAHS student.  Students will be given time to submit their hours on Monday, March 6th in their Theology classes.  

Lenten Calendar 2023 - Prepare and Strengthen Your Soul

Next Week’s Schedule:

• Monday          Saints
• Tuesday         White Day
• Wednesday    Purple, 12:30 dismissal
• Thursday        White-R Day
• Friday             Purple, 12:30 dismissal 

The 3rd Quarter ends Friday, March 10. Monday, March 13 is Quarter Break--Campus Closed.

• The 2023-2024 ASB and Class Election Cycle begins in March. Is your son or daughter a potential student leader? Does your student have solid academics, good conduct and attendance, leadership skills, reliability, perseverance, initiative, and drive? Yes? Then encourage him or her to run for student office. Information about running for office will be posted on Schoology later this month.
   
• ASB is hosting a Sadie Hawkins Dance in Errion Gym Saturday, March 18, 2023, 8-11pm. The theme is: DECADES. Tickets will be on sale for $15. Ticket price at the door will be $20. Students who would like to attend must fill out the Dance Behavior and Dress Code Agreement before purchasing a ticket. Students may bring up to 1 guest, but a guest-pass must be properly filled out before purchasing the guest ticket. You can find the guest pass HERE. NO REFUNDS.

• Any athletes that are participating in a sport in the spring must be cleared. If you have not been cleared you must go onto www.athleticclearence.com create an account to be cleared to play. If you have any questions please email the athletic director Chris.Morrison@longbeachsaints.org
   
• Parents if you have or will be completing service hours. You must log them in to track it forward. Hours that are logged more than two weeks after they are completed are subject to not be approved. Please make sure that you are updating track it forward as you complete your hours for athletics. If you have any questions email Chris.Morrison@longbeachsaints.org
   
• On Mar 7, 2023 Herff jones will be on campus from 6:00pm-8:00pm for you to order varsity jackets, graduation announcements and class rings.If you have any questions feel free to email Chris.Morrison@longbeachsaints.org

Next Week's Sports Schedule:
 

Monday 3/6

• Varsity Baseball @ Oxford Academy 3:00pm

Tuesday 3/7

• Boys Golf @ Bosco Tech 3:00pm
• Varsity Baseball @ St. Monica 3:00pm
• JV Baseball vs Oxford Academy 3:00pm 
• Boys Volleyball vs St. Bernard JV 4:00pm / Varsity 5:00pm
• Varsity Softball vs St. Paul 3:15pm
• Herff Jones Graduation announcements & varsity jackets 7:00pm Courtyard

Wednesday 3/8

• Beach Volleyball @ Fountain Valley 3:00pm
• Boys Golf vs La Salle 2:30pm
• Track & Field League Meet #1 @ St. Paul 2:00pm
• Softball @ Bishop Amat 3:15pm

Thursday 3/9

• Beach Volleyball @ Downey HS 1:00pm
• Boys Volleyball @ Bosco Tech JV 4:00pm / Varsity 5:00pm
• Softball @ Bishop Gorman Tournament
• JV Boys Golf vs St. John Bosco 3:00pm

Friday 3/10

• Varsity Baseball vs St. Monica 3:15pm
• Softball @ Bishop Gorman Tournament
• Track & Field At Redondo Union Invitational 2:30pm 

Saturday 3/11

• Varsity Baseball @ LB Wilson 11:00am
• JV Baseball vs LB Wilson 11:00am 
• Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Bellflower HS Tournament 8:00am
• Track & Field @ Redondo Union HS Relays 8:00am
• Softball @ Bishop Gorman Tournament

The SAINTS RUN 5K Student Challenge is designed to help teach philanthropy to our kids. By raising funds to support their classmate, not themselves, they see firsthand how small tasks can have a big impact! Please keep helping your students send out the link via text, email, and on social media!

Students over $500

We are so thrilled to partner with TACSC for a Jr. High Leadership Day on Tuesday, March 28 from 9:00am-2:00pm at our downtown Long Beach campus. Students in 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grades will learn lifelong leadership skills from our trained student leaders.

Students will:

• Learn about project planning and how to maintain balance in their lives

• Explore the foundations of servant leadership and how to include them in daily interactions while working with a local nonprofit

• Participate in activities that encourage positive group dynamics and learn to apply conflict management resolutions

Snacks, lunch, and all workshop materials are included in the registration. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with students from other local schools, promoting connection, communication and collaboration! Please click the link below to learn more and register today or pass along the information to a 5th-8th grader! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/4s2r9yK/2023SLDs

For any additional questions, please email anthony.boulahoud@longbeachsaints.org.