St. Callistus Catholic School Home of the Colonists

Welcome

St. Callistus is a Catholic, parish school, founded by and affiliated with the Dominican Sisters of San Jose. We serve an ethnically diverse student population within the parish and its surrounding area in grades Pre-K through 8th. Our mission is to educate the whole child in an environment that is Christ-centered, academically excellent, safe, and respectful. We are charged with the task of developing every child to his God-given potential: spiritually, morally, academically, ethically, socially, and physically.

St. Callistus Catholic School is WCEA/WASC Accredited with a student teacher ratio average of 20:1.

CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL UPDATE:
God has smiled on our school. We celebrate a spectacular future home for our students and school community on the campus of the Crystal Cathedral. Help us celebrate our blessings by passing on the good news to your neighbors and friends.

Message from the Principal

Dear Parents,

This weekend our nation celebrates Memorial Day. We should all take this opportunity to thank God for those who are or were courageous and brave enough to serve our country and who have sacrificed their lives to stand up for the values of this country.

As we move quickly toward the end of this school year, I ask you to help your child stay focused on the classroom work that is to be accomplished. Encourage your child to continue to work hard and stay in close communication with the classroom teacher to make sure that the work is turned in on time. Ask your child to show you her/his planner and check that they are on task.

Today our Grade 8 students had their Schoolwide Learning Expectation (SLE) panels and they all did a great job! The panelists that were listening to their presentations included Fr. Tuyen , our Pastor, Fr. Juan Navarro, CM, and Mrs. Lois McMillan-Maldonado and Mrs. Patty Grass who are members of our Consultative School Board. We were so proud of our 8th graders today and we thank Mrs. Cathy Pierce for preparing our students so well for this experience.

May God bless all of the precious families of St. Callistus Catholic School.

Sincerely,

Margaret Meland

Announcements

50th Anniversary of St. Callistus Catholic School 2013 - Get Colonized and spread the word!

FACTS MAIN CAMPUS ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL FACTS ONLINE PAYMENT PLAN WEBSITE Manage your ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL FACTS account here.

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2012-2013 NEW STUDENT SIGN-UPS

Sign ups for the 2012-13 school year are being taken now. If you know of any families who may be interested in St. Callistus School, please ask them to come to the school office as soon as possible. Please bring the following: Birth Certificate, Social Security, Immunizations, Baptismal, 1st Communion (if applicable), Current Report Card (if applicable) and $25 sign up fee.

NEW IMMUNIZATION FOR JUNIOR HIGH Beginning in the fall of 2011, all children in 7th through 12th grades must submit proof they’ve received a booster shot to guard against whooping cough, also known as pertussis. Be sure to plan ahead and schedule your appointment for this important immunization

TUITION ASSISTANCE We have funds available for aiding families with tuition. Applications are available online. All requested forms and verification from the rectory must accompany the application. Incomplete packets will not be reviewd. This assistance is for tuition in 2012-13 school year. Please call the office for information.

Calendar Highlights

May 28

Memorial Day; No School

June 1

All School Mass
8:15am
Student Council 2012-2013 Induction

June 1

Talent Show

June 11

8th Grade Pinning Ceremony - 10:30am
8th Grade Graduation - 3pm

June 15

Last Day of School
12pm Dismissal

St. Callistus Catholic School Home of the Colonists 12901 Lewis Street Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: 714-971-2023
Fax:714-971-2031

Last Modified: Friday, May. 25, 2012