Dear Saints families,

Congratulations to all of our students who received awards at our 2023 Academic Awards Convocation. This celebration marks the beginning of our Senior activities as they make new memories and begin their lives after SAHS. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we would like to acknowledge all of our parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who have served in the Military. We thank you for your bravery and sacrifice for us and our country. You are the true Saints!

2023 Academic Awards Convocation:
Congratulations to all the students honored at the 2023 Academic Awards Convocation on Thursday, May 25. It was a wonderful celebration of our Saints’ achievements this year. A word of congratulations to the parents and faculty members who have offered guidance and support to these outstanding students. Well done!

Preparation for Semester Exams:
Please encourage your sons and daughters to spend quality time preparing for their semester exams. This may include attending teacher provided tutoring to assist them in their preparation for semester exams.  

Students should speak with their teachers if they need a reminder of the teachers’ office hours. 

Semester Exams:

• June 5: Block 1,2 & 3 (12:30 Dismissal)
• June 6: Block 4 & 5 (11:05 Dismissal)
• June 7: Block 6 & 7 (11:05 Dismissal)
• June 8: Make up Exams (8:00am-1:00pm- arrangements made with the teachers of the missed class(es)

Exams are not given early. If a student is absent for an exam and cannot take the make-up exam on June 8, arrangements must be made to take the exam after the exam week. Contact Ms. Martinez: tamara.martinez@longbeachsaints.org

Device(iPad/Macbook) Collection:
Students (grades 9-11) will turn in their devices at the end of their last exam for routine maintenance. Students taking summer school will indicate that on the form. Those students will pick up their devices on June 19 or 20 from 8:30am-2:00pm.

Summer School:
Registration: Now-June 16, 2023
Parents of students either required (must remediate a grade of F) or recommended (to remediate a grade of D for college admissions purposes) have received an email regarding summer school.  Students needed remediation must take the summer school course(s) at SAHS unless the course is not offered at SAHS.

Below are the links for Summer School 2023:
Summer School 2023 Handbook
Summer School 2023 Registration Form 

Online Health:
SAHS is offering an Online Health Course (to fulfill the graduation requirement) to all SAHS students who need this course. This pertains primarily to current freshmen. Here is a link to information about the course and a link for the registration form: Online Health Course Info

BACCALAUREATE MASS INFORMATION

1. Seniors, please arrive to the front of church at 6:15pm SHARP. 

2. Wear gown ONLY, Carry Cap with tassel already on cap in with you for the capping ceremony.

3. One or two parents/guardians will walk in with you.  They also need to meet in front of the church.  

4. Only cap and gown is worn at the Baccalaureate Mass.  No cords/stoles/medals are worn.

5. Once caps are placed, tassels are worn to the right until the end of the graduation ceremony, when you will be instructed to move them to the left.

6. Male students must wear a shirt, tie, dress pants, and dress shoes under the gown.  Female students must wear appropriate clothing and shoes. MALE STUDENTS MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN AND HAVE NO EARRINGS.

7. Space is limited in the church. We STRONGLY encourage only immediate family at this Mass.

BACCALAUREATE MASS IS MANDATORY TO ATTEND.  STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING BACCALAUREATE MASS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION.

Next Week’s Schedule:

• Monday         Memorial Day Holiday

• Tuesday         White Day

• Wednesday    Purple, 12:30 dismissal

• Thursday       White-R Day

• Friday            Purple-3 Day, Academic Support

Attention Senior Families! Grad Night takes place Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Disney's California Adventure. Here is what you need to know:

• Permission slips (in case of an emergency) are due to Mrs. Yanez by 5/29.

• Students should arrive at St. Anthony at 2:30pm. We will depart from the front of the school at 3pm.

• It is highly recommended that students get dropped off & picked up or carpool. Parking will be available in the church/parish parking lot.

• It is recommended that students bring $50-$100 for food, snacks, and/or souvenirs. Disney accepts both cash and cards.

• Students should be dressed in warm comfortable clothing bearing in mind that the night concludes at 2am.

• We expect to be back to school between 3 and 4 am. Student arrival depends on how long it takes for us to gather and get on the bus after the conclusion of the night.

• Students may not ride separately nor "meet us there." All participants must ride the bus and return on the bus.

• 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