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(1, 3-4) From the Addams Family to bumble bees and baseball players, Mayfield students get in the Halloween spirit for Harvest Festival 2023. (2) Head of School Joe Sciuto takes part in the ‘Dunk Tank of Doom’ much to the delight of onlooking students.
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“May all possess that peace which is God’s own gift.” - Cornelia Connelly, Founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus
MJS Branch Neighborhood Newsletter Hello Neighbor,
Fall 2023
(5) Pirates, donuts, and books?! Mayfield loves to read and the latest Recycle and Read event brought together students and their “Best Mateys” for a morning filled with breakfast, discovery, and a search for treasure. (6) With great enthusiasm and safety goggles firmly in place, Kindergarten scientists explore chemical reactions and sublimation. (7) Fifth graders in Mrs. Ramirez’s class practice observation skills through scientific sketching.
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Collaboration, Coordination, and Communication! Each Halloween Season, Mayfield Junior School eighth grade students plan, organize, and execute a campus-wide Harvest Festival complete with costume parades, spooky haunted houses, enjoyable games, music, opportunity drawings, delicious treats, and a dunk tank. The buzz on campus is palpable leading up to the annual and beloved school tradition and culminates each year in a unique student-led event. The planning and preparation for Harvest Festival is extensive, as eighth grade team leader Lisa Byrne challenges the entire class to "Lead on Purpose." For over a month, eighth graders solicit and obtain donations and raffle prizes, build booths, coordinate the event schedule, and sell tickets online. Students promote the Harvest Festival each day in October at the all-school Morning Prayer and across the MJS community. The result is a festive day full of excitement and joy experienced by nearly 850 attendees, including students, faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and friends–all for worthy causes. Funds raised benefit Mayfield's ReachOut program, a commitment from the school to serve others and our world, including charitable offerings for underrepresented communities and those in need.
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MJS EVENTS
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Opening Mass 9 a.m. Lower School Back-to-School Night 5 p.m. Middle School Back-to-School Night 5 p.m. 8th Grade Back-to-School Night & High School Information Night 5 p.m.
High School Options Fair OCT 7 p.m. 3 Family Softball/BBQ NOV 3:30 - 10:30 p.m. 3 (8-9) Girls Volleyball and ‘A’ Flag Football enjoy competition in the fall sports season. Through teamwork and hard work, both squads earned Independent League Tournament championships. (10) Hearts full of gratitude. In honor of Veterans Day, students celebrate family members and friends that served in the military. (11) Jam Session! Students in Mr. Atwater’s class practice for upcoming concerts, work on new skills and develop a connection with their instruments.
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2nd Grade Sacramental Program NOV 5 p.m. 14 JAN 20
Kindergarten Playdate 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
First Eucharist APR 10 a.m. 20 8th Grade Play APR 7 p.m. 26 8th Grade Play APR 7 p.m. 27 8th Grade Play APR 2 p.m. 28 Grad Night MAY 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. 30 JUN 5
Baccalaureate Mass 5 p.m.
Graduation JUN 5 p.m. 6 -------------------------------------------------------------The following events are approved by the City of Pasadena to be outside of normal school business hours and host 100+ people. Normal school hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Conditional Use Permit allows for 18 events. To view a complete listing of school events, please visit www.mayfieldjs.org/calendar.