TRADITIONS: USC vs. UCLA this Saturday!

Until 1912, teams at the University of Southern California were known as the Methodists or the Wesleyans. But university officials were unhappy with both nicknames. Athletic Director Warren Bovard, son of university president Dr. George Bovard, asked Los Angeles Times sports editor Owen Bird to select an appropriate nickname. Bird said, “At this time, the athletes and coaches of the university were under terrific handicaps. They were facing teams that were bigger and better equipped, yet they had splendid fighting spirit. The name ‘Trojans’ fitted them.”

 

The winner of the annual USC-UCLA football game is given yearlong possession of the Victory Bell. The 295-pound bell originally clanged from atop a Southern Pacific freight locomotive.

It was given to UCLA in 1939 as a gift from the UCLA Alumni Association. For two seasons, cheerleaders rang the bell after each Bruin point. At the opening game of UCLA’s 1941 football season, 6 members of USC’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity infiltrated theUCLA rooting section. After the game, they helped Bruin students load the bell onto a waiting truck bound for Westwood. But then, a Trojan quietly removed the key to the truck, and while the Bruins went to get a replacement, the Trojans drove off with the bell.

On Nov. 12, 1942, the bell was wheeled in front of Tommy Trojan, and the student body presidents of both schools – USC’s Bill McKay and UCLA’s Bill Farrer — signed an agreement stating that thereafter the annual winner of the Trojan-Bruin gridiron clash would keep the bell for the following year. In the case of a tie, the bell would be retained by the school that won the previous year’s game. The USC Alumni Association later repaid the UCLAAlumni Association for half the cost of the bell.

In the center of the USC campus stands one of the most famous collegiate landmarks in the country: Tommy Trojan. Since being unveiled in 1930 for USC’s 50th jubilee, the statue of the bronzed Trojan warrior has served not only as a popular meeting place on campus, but as a symbol of the university’s fighting spirit. The statue is a composite of many USC football players from the late 20s, most notably 1930 Rose Bowl Player of the Game Russ Saunders and All-American Erny Pinckert. The tradition of Tommy Trojan being painted blue and gold by UCLApranksters was first recorded in October of 1941. Since then, Tommy has been hit often, but now USCmaintenance crews cover him with plastic and canvas for protection during the week of the annual USC-UCLA football game.

Happy Thanksgiving

I would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.  Have a safe and enjoyable 4 day weekend. 

Ms Bhakta 

The First Thanksgiving

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. This harvest meal has become a symbol of cooperation and interaction between English colonists and Native Americans. Although this feast is considered by many to the very first Thanksgiving celebration, it was actually in keeping with a long tradition of celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops. Native American groups throughout the Americas, including the Pueblo, Cherokee, Creek and many others organized harvest festivals, ceremonial dances, and other celebrations of thanks for centuries before the arrival of Europeans in North America.

Historians have also recorded other ceremonies of thanks among European settlers in North America, including British colonists in Berkeley Plantation, Virginia. At this site near the Charles River in December of 1619, a group of British settlers led by Captain John Woodlief knelt in prayer and pledged “Thanksgiving” to God for their healthy arrival after a long voyage across the Atlantic. This event has been acknowledged by some scholars and writers as the official first Thanksgiving among European settlers on record. Whether at Plymouth, Berkeley Plantation, or throughout the Americas, celebrations of thanks have held great meaning and importance over time. The legacy of thanks, and particularly of the feast, have survived the centuries as people throughout the United States gather family, friends, and enormous amounts of food for their yearly Thanksgiving meal.

- Read more on:   http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving/the-first-thanksgiving

History.com

Science Fair Experiments!

I would like to remind to start your experiments.  If you have yet to turn in your science proposal please come speak to me.  Your grade under gradelink will read ZERO until I have.  This proposal was due in OCTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Book Fair- Mark your calender!

 Dear Parents,

Good Shepherd Catholic School is hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair and we invite families, teachers, and the community to share in this celebration of books and reading. Not only does the Book Fair raise funds to purchase essential classroom and library resources, it encourages reading among our students. As students grow older, it is so important to keep books in their lives. Readers develop larger vocabularies, a great knowledge of the world, and higher academic achievements.

Mark your calendar and enjoy shopping and refreshments!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4^th, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5^th, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6^th, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Special Family events are scheduled.

On Friday, December 4^th, form 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, we are having “Lunch with Someone Grand!” event, with pizza and cookies far all.

On Sunday, December 6^th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we are having “breakfast with Someone Grand!” event, with donuts, muffins, coffee, etc.

Bring in your donations for the bookfair.  Our classroom needs more books! 

Fall Fundraiser Incentives

FALL FUNDRAISER

I would like to detail the incentives we are giving the students and teachers for a successful Fall Fundraiser:

1.) The top fundraiser in the school (provided they raise at least $1,000) will receive “Principal for A Day” and a $200 gift card.

2.) Any student who raises $1,000 or more will receive a $100 gift card.

3.) The top fundraiser of each class (provided they raise at least $500) will receive “Teacher for A Day” and a $50 gift card.

4.) Every student and teacher will receive one free raffle ticket for every $100 raised by them (there is no limit).

5.) For every class that has 100% participation (defined as each & every student raising $200), the teacher receives a $200 gift card.

6.) If 80% of the classes have 100% participation, Miss Miller, Miss Arnold, Mr. Hicks, Miss Ciccarello, Coach Shelley, Roseann and Sylvia will each receive a $200 gift card.

7.) Each student who raises at least $500 will receive a service award; this really benefits students when they apply to high schools.

Other than the free raffle ticket per $100 raised (unlimited), no student can receive more than one of the first 3 prizes described above. Good Luck to everyone.

One final thing: Why $10 a ticket & $100 per book instead of $5 & $50?

Three reasons:

• Inflation – the costs of printing & postage have increased.
• Experience – people will just as easily give you $10 as they will $5; same with $100 as $50. The same people who buy 1 ticket, will still buy 1 ticket, and the same is true with the books. The end result is: same number of tickets & books sold, but double the money.
• Lastly, no one is really buying tickets to win a prize (that’s just a fun incedental); they are making a donation to a really worthwhile and deserving cause: giving children a fine Catholic education.

Thanks & God bless you, Bob Terry.

SHOP, DINE AND EARN DONATIONS FOR OUR SCHOOL

SHOP, DINE AND EARN DONATIONS FOR OUR SCHOOL

Many of us will be shopping for ourselves or for gifts for others over 
the next few weeks.  Why not try the Westside Pavilion, the Grove 
or the Americana!  You can go to a movie or to a restaurant before or after shopping too.  Save ALL your receipts and turn them in to the concierge 
or guest services to earn money for our school.

If you have not done so yet, please register your Ralphs cards as well.  
These cards need to be re-registered yearly.  You can go to www.ralphs.com and click on Community Contributions to register.  You will need to specify our school to earn rewards.  Everytime you shop, our school will earn money.  

Additionally, you may go to http://www.goodshepherdbeverlyhills.com/08-09_fundraisers.html for more fundraising ideas.  

Thank you all for your contributions.

Have a beautiful Thanksgiving Day filled with family and friends
good times, love and abundant blessings!

Field Trip

Don’t forget tomorrow we will be back at 4:30.  Please be sure you are picked up on a timely manner.  You must come in uniform.  

 

Cyber Bullying, Let’s STOP it together!

Reminders!

Mrs. Johnson sent out an email indicating the item you need to bring for our annual Red Bucket service projects.  Please send 2 of that item along with $2 with your child to school.  Our goal is to have enough items to fill 2 red buckets.

Field Trip this Wednesday- Drivers need to check into the office and leave the following information:  Drivers License & Insurance policy.
Driver I have are:  Sahra, Sabrina, Olivia & Jordan’s moms.  Reminder:  we will not be back until 4:30 p.m.  Be at school to pick up your child at 4:30 please.

We are still collecting $1-$2 or more for the book fair.  The money you turn in will go to classroom books. Please be sure to donate.

 

October Fun!