Archives for Category: Parent/Family Programs and Activities

Throughout the past 4 years, The Vanir Foundation in Memory of H. Frank Dominguez has funded an engagement program to encourage and recognize parent and family participation at Mother of Sorrows School. This year, as in past years, the program will run throughout the entire school year, and is divided into two parts: the Fall Engagement Program… read more »

Despite the chilly temperature in South Gate, all of our Fitness Club members finished the Jingle Jog 5K this past Sunday, December 14. Our team had a ton of fun as they raced the 3.1 miles toward the finish line! Following our school mass this past Monday, December 15, all participants received special medals and… read more »

Shakey’s Night Fundraiser for Boys and Girls Basketball Teams       Date: Thursday, December 4      Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.      Location: Shakey’s Pizza Parlor – Huntington Park                     2522 E. Florence Ave.                     Huntington Park, CA 90255 Come join other Mother of Sorrows families to enjoy a pizza dinner and to support the MOS boys and girls basketball teams! Proceeds from this Shakey’s… read more »

Mother of Sorrows School held our sixth annual All Saints’ Festival on Friday, October 31. The day of prayer and fun was in honor of All Saints’ Day, which falls on November 1. Our school family participated in a school mass at the start of the day, and then enjoyed the All Saints’ Festival, which… read more »

Ms. Stevenson, Mother of Sorrows Art Teacher and Art Club Moderator, is pleased to share the following Art Club announcement with the Mother of Sorrows community: Our award-winning Art Club students will have a gallery showing located in the 8th Grade classroom May 9 during the Community Night Dinner. The showing will contain several pieces… read more »

Mother of Sorrows School is grateful to continue to be included in the Weingart Foundation’s and the Catholic Education Foundation’s matching grant challenge. Through this challenge, Weingart and CEF have provided the opportunity for Mother of Sorrows to raise up to $12,500, which they will match – dollar for dollar – to provide tuition assistance… 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 »

Mother of Sorrows parents and families, please take note of the following important upcoming dates: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – Cambridge and Campus Uniform sale (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) Thursday, August 1, 2013 – First Day of School (7:40 a.m.-12 p.m.) Thursday, August 1, 2013 – MANDATORY Parent meeting for grades 5th-8th (5 p.m. in the… 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 »