Dear St. Cyril Families,

Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and we are so excited to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who pour so much love, care, creativity, and energy into our students each and every day. We have a fun week planned to show our gratitude in meaningful ways, from our community Gratitude Wall and Rita’s treats to lunches, flowers, coffee, and special surprises throughout the week. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and students who submitted notes, artwork, and photos for the Gratitude Wall, and to our wonderful 5th grade for loaning their beautiful murals to help decorate the office and teacher’s lounge. If you’d still like to contribute, it’s not too late! Simply bring your note or artwork to the office and request the blue painter’s tape from Mrs. Blake so that you can add your message of appreciation to the wall.

Special thanks to the Karbalai family for generously providing Rita’s ice cream for our teachers on Monday. They were excited to receive such a sweet treat! A big thank you to Sima Seropian for coordinating this week’s celebration and all the treats and activities. Your time, effort, and heart help make this week so special for our teachers and staff.

As the school year begins winding down, there is still so much excitement ahead — be sure to read below for all the upcoming events and happenings around SCJ!

Please scroll down to read this week’s PA updates.

Parent Association 2025-2026 Weekly Update

May 4-8, 2026

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 8th

Let’s celebrate our amazing teachers! We’ve planned a fun-filled week to show our appreciation for everything they do. Here’s what’s in store:

Teacher Appreciation Week Schedule

Monday, May 4 – Gratitude Wall
Showing appreciation to our teachers through our community art and letter display. A sweet treat of Rita’s ice cream will be provided at the end of the day courtesy of the Karbalai family.

Tuesday, May 5 – Thanks-a-Latte
Teachers will be treated to coffee and pastries in the teacher lounge in the morning, courtesy of the PA.

Wednesday, May 6 – Lunch Love
Lunch will be served from Naab Cafe and provided to all teachers and staff, courtesy of the PA.

Thursday, May 7 – Fruit Treat Day
A refreshing fruit cart will be available for teachers to enjoy a healthy treat, courtesy of the PA.

Friday, May 8 – Friday Flowers
Parents and students are invited to bring a flower from your garden or pick one up to brighten your teacher’s day. Gratitude Wall drawings and notes will be distributed to teachers after school.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2026-2028 PA BOARD

Ready to make your mark (and maybe a little school magic) at SCJ? We’re now accepting applications for our 2026–2028 Parent Association Board! Open roles include President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator, and Communications Coordinator—aka the dream team behind the scenes making it all happen. If you’ve got ideas, energy, or just a love for this community, we want you!

Curious what a role entails? Reach out to us at scjpa@stcyrilschool.org— we’re always happy to chat or meet one-on-one (no pressure, just friendly intel). We can’t wait to welcome our next PA Board—go ahead, throw your hat in the ring! The application link is HERE.

ENCINO SPRING CARNIVAL
May 22nd – May 24th

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Encino Spring Carnival this Memorial Day Weekend! Please join us from May 22nd – May 24th as we gather to celebrate the St. Cyril School community with a weekend of unforgettable memories. From thrilling attractions and live entertainment to local food trucks and special alumni gatherings, there is truly something for everyone.

Exclusive Offer: This year, we are offering a limited number of pre-sale 3-day unlimited ride wristbands. Keep an eye out for more details—you won’t want to miss this opportunity to secure your passes early!

Stay Connected: Follow us @encinospringcarnival on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes previews.

Sponsorship Opportunities: We are currently seeking generous families and local businesses to help bring this event to life. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting our community, please contact our Sponsorship Chair, Mr. Chris Ferris, at cferris@stcyrilschool.org.

2026 SCJ TALENT SHOW
Friday, , May 22nd | 5:30 – 7:30PM

Video submissions deadline has been extended to Monday, May 11th.

Get ready to share your talent:

Singing, dancing, an instrument, magic, acting, gymnastics, stand-up comedy or any other talent you have. Individual and group acts are welcome.

Reviews are required to participate. Video submissions of Reviews are due to SCJTalentShow@gmail.com

Only the general concept & a short sample of your act is needed for reviews to give an idea of your skit. It does not have to be completed or polished.

Guidelines:

Solo performances may not be longer than 2 minutes.
Group performances may not be longer than 3 minutes.
Students may perform in a MAXIMUM of 2 acts.
No lip-synching performances unless the song is put to dance or something stylized (performances standing at the microphone and lip-synching to a piece of music will not be accepted.
The act must be thought out and prepared for the review.
Please make sure to come to the reviews with your edited music, props, instruments, etc.
The school does not provide music editing or assistance. Please don’t forget to bring your music!

You may email your edited music in .wav or mp3 format to SCJTalentShow@gmail.com

if you do not want to send a phone to school to play on review day.Please reach out to Michaela or Johanna with any questions at SCJTalentShow@gmail.com.

SNACK SHACK

**Volunteers Needed!** (All volunteers must be VIRTUS-trained and fingerprinted).

Shifts are:

Mondays & Wednesdays during snack time – 9:45–10:45 AM
Fridays during snack time and after school – 12:30–1:30 PM

Without enough volunteers, Snack Shack may close.

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!

REMINDER – REQUIRED VOLUNTEER HOURS

This is a gentle reminder to please review your volunteer hours in your Gradelink portal.

If you notice any missing hours or have questions, please contact Deborah Nicolaou at scjpavolunteercord@stcyrilschool.org.

Please note that the fulfillment deadline for 8th grade parents is April 30, 2026. Any unfulfilled volunteer hours after this date will be billed to your FACTS tuition account.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community.