WINTER 2020-21
THE MUSTANG ROUNDUP CONNECTING GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS WITH MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL
A Note from Head of School, Joe Sciuto December is here and Advent has arrived. A lovely, virtual Advent Prayer service led by our fifth graders on the morning of November 30th kicked off the season. Campus has been decorated for the holidays and the spirit of the season is truly upon us. As a Holy Child school, anticipating the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus is a special time for our community. We will continue to celebrate Advent and the coming Christmas season through a number of remote and drive through events, including long-time traditions like the Kindergarten Nativity Play and the Mother Mary Christmas Luncheon, which will be joined by exciting new traditions. Head of School, Joe Sciuto
Welcome! Grandparents and special friends play a vital role in our community, as loving supporters of our students and their education. We hope you enjoy reading about what's new at Mayfield Junior School and the many ways you can stay involved!
The health and safety of our school community are of utmost importance. Out of an abundance of caution in response to the surging COVID-19 case count in Pasadena and L.A. County, we announced earlier this week that as of Tuesday, December 8, our campus will be closed to all students. Kindergarten students will join First through Eighth-Grade students in our Forward Remote program.
Thanks to our Ever Forward planning teams, we are prepared for this scenario and can quickly adjust the delivery of our academic program. Mayfield Junior School is committed to doing all that we can to keep our school and surrounding community as safe and healthy as possible. We must exercise additional caution as we near Christmas Break as positive COVID-19 case counts continue to climb. Our decisions today, and moving forward at MJS will be guided by the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and families as well as through the guidelines and frameworks provided by local, county, and state authorities. Most importantly, we are guided by our mission which focuses on the trust and reverence for the dignity of every person. I wish all of you a blessed remainder of Advent, a Merry and Joyous Christmas, and a Happy New Year. I pray for a safe holiday season for all members of our community and look forward to the day when we can once again gather and celebrate together in person.
GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY 2021
Togetherness in Faith, Heart & Spirit Mark your calendar for Grandparents & Special Friends Day on February 5th For nearly 40 years, multiple generations of Mayfield families have gathered together to celebrate Grandparents and Special Friends Day. While the format of this year’s virtual event is new and different, the spirit of the tradition remains the same – an opportunity to connect with family and honor the grandparents and special friends we love.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day will take place virtually on Friday, February 5, 2021, and will include a livestream Mass at 9:00am on www.mayfieldjs.org/live as well as a variety of activities and work created by each grade level for you to explore on www.mayfieldjs.org/grandparents. The theme of this year’s event, “Togetherness in Faith, Heart & Spirit” reminds us that, although we may be separated by distance and circumstance, there are still so many ways to feel close to those we love. We hope you will join us in celebrating this unique Grandparents and Special Friends Day and take the opportunity to learn a bit more about daily life of our school during this exceptional year. PAGE 1
THE MUSTANG ROUNDUP
WINTER 2020-21
HARVEST FESTIVAL
EVENTS
New Ways to Celebrate the Old Traditions
Upcoming Events and Performances
The Class of 2021 organized a Harvest Festival unlike any before. The 8th Grade Class of 2021 planned, organized, and ran the 2020 Harvest Festival, combining beloved traditions with innovative online experiences for the whole family to enjoy!
Reach Out initiative. With hard work and creative planning, the Class of 2021 organized an event that none of us will soon forget!
December 17, 2020 6:00pm K-8 Christmas Concert December 18, 2020 11:00am Mother Mary Christmas Celebration
Friday, October 30th was a day dedicated to Mayfield Halloween festivities. From virtual pumpkin decorating to an online costume contest, there were plenty of opportunities to partake in the fun from home. On campus, students were delighted by the drive-thru Trunk or Treat, Carnival Games, Drive-in Haunted House, and Cake Walk.
February 5, 2021 Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Harvest Festival wouldn’t be complete without some delicious treats - donuts and burritos from Trejos Cantina were available for pick up for families to enjoy.
*Dates listed above reflect preliminary plans for school events and performances. Please regularly check the school calendar at www.mayfieldjs.org/calendar for the most upto-date schedule information.
All proceeds of the Harvest Festival will be used to support charities of the 8th Graders’ choosing later this school year as part of their
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Mother Mary Christmas Celebration We hope you will join us for this year’s virtual Mother Mary Christmas Celebration. While we cannot physically gather together this year for our traditional Mother Mary Christmas Luncheon, we are excited to celebrate the joys of the holiday season as a community nonetheless. This year’s virtual format allows us to invite more guests than ever before and we hope you will join us at 11:00am on Friday, December 18, 2020 at www.mayfieldjs.org/live for a program of student musical performances and holiday cheer.
ANNUAL FUND
Support MJS The Annual Fund supports the programs and experiences that make a Mayfield education special. We are proud of our community’s strong commitment to the Annual Fund! Each year grandparents contribute nearly $100,000 to the Mayfield Annual Fund, supporting the school’s current operating budget and providing resources to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and fortify the strong educational experience offered at MJS. To make a gift to the Mayfield Annual Fund, please visit www.mayfieldjs.org/support or contact Associate Director of Advancement, Jessica Jones, at jjones@mayfieldjs.org
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