In a rush for a pre-concert dinner? EPA has you covered! Stop by Portillo’s before the concert and mention “Embers Academy” at checkout. 20% of all sales will benefit the EPA, funding the teachers’ annual Christmas breakfast! There are so many ways to order:

• Show the flyer (link below) to the cashier when ordering at the restaurant. Paper versions will be sent home on Wednesday; digital versions are accepted, too!
• Order online or in the app using the code PORTILLOS20 in the “Apply Offer” field before checking out.
• Valid on drive thru, pickup, curbside, and in-restaurant orders!

Last Friday, our Kindergarten classes gave a wonderful video presentation on the virtue of the month, Generosity. We learned that there are so many ways we can be generous – with our goods (donations), with our time (volunteering), and even with our words (compliments)! Throughout the month of December, our students will receive a piece of hay when their teachers witness them being generous. These pieces of hay will line the manger in our front lobby, creating a cozy bed for baby Jesus’ arrival.

Interested in learning more about this month’s virtue?  December’s Virtue Vista is available here.

With less than one month until the end of our Annual Fund, we are humbled and encouraged by the support from our community! As of this week, we have 100% participation from our Board of Directors, 100% participation from our full-time Faculty and Staff, and 66% participation from Embers families.
 

If you have not yet had a chance to donate, there is still time! Each $10, $100, and $1,000 donation brings us one step closer to helping Embers grow. Donate online today!

Congratulations to the following students who achieved 5th grade honor roll by receiving no more than one B in the first trimester:

Thank you to the EPA Decorating Committee for a stunningly-festive front lobby & hallway, and the Poinsettia Volunteers for sorting and handing out more than 100 beautiful poinsettias. You are very much appreciated!

On January 20, Embers Parents Association, in conjunction with Willows Academy, will host Catholic life coach, Janet Quinlan. Registration is now open here. All moms are welcome to attend this morning Mass & workshop!

Christmas break will begin on Wednesday, December 20th and run through Wednesday, January 3rd. Classes resume on Thursday, January 4th.

Please note that while we do have a full day of school on both Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19, there will be no afternoon EDP on Tuesday, December 19. All students must be picked up at 3:05 p.m.

Monday, December 18: Accessory Day
Students may accessorize their uniforms with Christmas socks, festive hats, and holiday hair accessories.

Tuesday, December 19: Red & Green Day
To celebrate our last day before break, students may dress out of uniform in red, green, or their favorite Christmas shirt.

Have you heard our amazing Fire Choir on Relevant Radio? Their debut this past Tuesday is available here. Be sure to sign up for more music from Embers, Northridge, and Willows all season long!

Natalie Donado: School Office Secretary
ndonado@embersacademy.org
Uniforms, school supplies, hot lunch, Extended Day Program (EDP), and general questions about the school day.

Sylvia Casaletto: Office Manager
scasaletto@embersacademy.org
Medical and allergy forms, birth and baptismal certificates, and student records.
 

Christina Williams: Director Parents Association
cwilliams@embersacademy.org
All families are welcome to help with the EPA! More information on volunteer opportunities are available here.

Lisa Hanretty: Director of Development
lhanretty@embersacademy.org
Annual Fund, Extravaganza, and other donation opportunities.

Karen Reardon: Registrar 
kreardon@embersacademy.org
Information and questions about myEmbers!

Lelia Harig: Business Office Manager
lharig@embersacademy.org
Tuition and billing questions.

Christopher Goffos: Headmaster
cgoffos@embersacademy.org