Dear St. Cyril Families,
A heartfelt thank you to Deborah Nicolaou and everyone who helped make our Christmas Tree Lighting and Boutique such a warm and joyful success. From our dedicated volunteers to our supportive families, your time, energy, and Christmas spirit truly made the evening shine. Please Click Here to read more about everyone who made this a night to remember.
As we continue into this festive season, we’re excited for our Christmas Program happening this week. Please see the important time-change information below.
Please scroll down to read this week’s PA updates.
Parent Association 2025-2026 Weekly Update
December 8-12, 2025
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Thursday, December 11th – 5:30 PM
Please note that the Christmas Program will start at 5:30 PM.
Please refer to the following schedule:
5:00pm – CALL TIME. Students will meet in their homeroom teachers classroom. (Reminder: Students should arrive dressed in their Christmas Best – see below for details)
5:15pm – Church doors open. (Teacher and students will make their way to the church)
5:30pm – Christmas Program Starts
Our St. Cyril Christmas Program is this Thursday, December 11th! To help everyone prepare, we ask that students come dressed in their “Christmas Best.”
For boys: slacks or khakis with a button-up shirt (tie or bowtie optional) or a polo. For girls: knee-length or longer dresses, or black dress slacks with a nice blouse. Suggested colors include black, white, red, green, or gold.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Orlanes in person or by email at eorlanes@stcyrilschool.org
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 16th & Thursday, December 17th 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Ho-Ho-Ho! It’s time for some holiday fun at SCJ’s Santa’s Workshop in the Parish Hall! Your little elves can shop for everyone on their list—Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Teachers, and more—during school hours.
We need parent volunteers to help with shopping, wrapping, and running the register. Sign up HERE! Parents can also stop by to check out the items for sale, including carefully curated stocking stuffers.
What kids need to bring:
Cash (in a labeled envelope) or checks (with “not to exceed X” in the memo)
Venmo is also accepted!
Don’t miss this festive tradition full of joy, generosity, and holiday magic!
With Thanks,
Santa’s Elves (Faby and Staci)
SCJ GIVING TREE TRADITION
NOW through December 18th
As we approach the Christmas season, the time has come again to open our hearts to giving. St. Cyril has been a long-standing partner with St. Cecilia School in Los Angeles for many years. Please help us in donating gifts to the boys and girls of St. Cecilia School once again this Christmas! We encourage you to donate toys and gifts with a value of around $25 and wrap them so they are ready for St. Cecilia students in December. Label the present with the grade and gender it is for and bring your toy donation to the front office no later than December 18th by 8:00am.
Click here to sign up for gifts for St. Cecillia Students (Sign up Genius)
Thank you for your generosity!
SNACK SHACK
The Snack Shack will officially open on Monday 9/15!
**Volunteers Needed!** (All volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained and fingerprinted). Sign up here: Snack Shack Volunteers
Without enough volunteers, Snack Shack may close.
Shifts are:
- Mondays & Wednesdays during snack time – 9:45–10:45 AM
- Fridays during snack time and after school – 12:30–1:30 PM
Snacks and small trinkets are available for purchase, so please send your child with cash if they’d like to shop. Let’s keep the Snack Shack running for the kids!
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Check out our updated volunteer opportunities! We have positions to fit your talents and time—from floral arrangements to spreadsheets and everything in between, we have a volunteer spot for you! Getting involved is a great way to meet other parents—especially if you’re new to the school. Don’t see any opportunities that fit your skillset? Contact the PA Board at scjpa@stcyrilschool.org and we’ll find the right position for you!