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Fourteen Mother of Sorrows School Fitness Club members finished the Pico Rivera Family Fun Run last Saturday, February 22, in Pico Rivera! This was the first 5K race for some Fitness Club members and the second 5K race for other Fitness Club members. Congratulations to all participants – we are so proud of your hard… read more »

In honor of Catholic Schools Week (January 26th-31st) Mother of Sorrows School participated in a variety of special celebrations and events. Thank you to our parents and families, faculty, staff, students and everyone who made these events such a success! Sunday, January 26: Catholic Schools Week Mass, 65th Anniversary School Year celebration, Blessing of the Elizabeth… read more »

The 2013-2014 school year marks the 65th Anniversary of Mother of Sorrows School, which the Sisters of Notre Dame opened in 1948. To mark this anniversary, the Mother of Sorrows community took part in a celebration on Sunday, January 26. A Sunday Family Mass, which our 3rd grade class prepared in honor of Catholic Schools Week… read more »

The Mother of Sorrows School faculty/staff family concluded the first month of school together by taking part in an annual event: the MOS faculty/staff retreat. But this year, the long-standing tradition had a new twist. Faculty and staff members awoke a bit earlier than usual on Friday, August 30 to start their day of prayer… read more »

Members of Mother of Sorrows School’s Class of 2013 gathered with their families on June 7th to celebrate their Graduation Awards Banquet. Members of Mother of Sorrows’ faculty, staff and administration were also present, as were a number of friends of Mother of Sorrows School. Mother of Sorrows School is proud to announce the graduation… read more »

Lovely Lady dressed in blue, teach me how to pray. Throughout the month of May, the school community at Mother of Sorrows has celebrated their devotion to Mary in their classrooms and at Mass. Families were invited to bring flowers for the statues of Mary in each classroom and for the beautiful statue that stands… read more »

On May 17th, the school community gathered to celebrate the end of the Easter season with the Pentecost Picnic.  Before lunch, buddy classes gathered for prayer and a buddy activity. Each student created a crown of flames to wear the rest of the day. All members of the Mother of Sorrows school community were also… read more »

In April, after months of preparation, third grade students spent a day of reflection and retreat at the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center with their teacher, Ms. Rosales, and Monsignor Joseph Brennan. The students returned with their hearts full of excitement for their Holy Communion in May. On May 4th, the third grade class of… read more »

On May 3rd, the entire Mother of Sorrows community came together for an evening of food, fun, family, and entertainment. Each class from preschool through eighth grade performed a song or dance for the community. Their performances varied in genre, including cumbia, hip-hop, funk, merengue, disco, and rock. Families and friends enjoyed a delicious meal… read more »

Students, faculty, and staff of Mother of Sorrows celebrated the 4th Annual Founders’ Festival on Friday, March 22nd. Our school community gathered with the Our Lady of Talpa community at their campus to take part in what has become a beloved tradition. The Founders’ Festival is a day-long celebration to honor our founders through prayer,… read more »