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July 04, 2008 Dear parents and kids, Well, another school year has ended and summer is here. The Croatian Children's School (CCS) is blessed to have a home at the St. Anthony's Church. Our priests Don Mate Bizaca, Don Vlatko Poljicak, and Msgr. Diomartich have guided us with immense support and a foundation for our work. Thank you. A very important pillar in supporting CCS is Nancy Brkic. Her help and assistance to us has been enormous. I am happy and grateful to have her on board. Thank you Nancy! This school year was remarkable! CCS was busy learning and accomplishing new milestones with such spirit. This year CCS received a new teacher Pablo Sepulveda Rosso. He came quietly to our school and quickly established progress with everybody. His knowledge of Croatian folklore created a stimulating learning environment, which was evident during CCS performances. Thank you Pablo for your determination and tireless teaching. We all appreciate your energy, expertise and enthusiasm. CCS is fortunate to have Teta Katica Ban, Silva Brkic and Larry Skertich! This is the team of teachers who inspire and encourage our kids. It was the first time our kids performed at the Croatian Extravaganza at the Warner Grand Theatre. They were so poised and delicious to watch. I have to express my thanks to Mate Dusevic and Heidi Granic for believing in us, and making us part of their remarkable program. Additionally, Zeljko Jergan who makes every program so magnificent, CCS is thankful to him. Along with this excellent group, CCS has a small army of helpers. Starting with Zora Cadovec, our cook exemplar, with help from her ladies, cooked delicious lunch for our Christmas program. Manuel Aguirre is our man at work. He has been a great help to all of us, and it is a pleasure to have him around. CCS was invited to perform at the St. Blaise dinner party. For the event, children worked very hard to learn Dubrovnik's anthem and several songs to surprise the organizers and their guests. Therefore, "Libertas Foundation" was very generous to CCS giving us a sizable donation. Our gratitude to Nick and Luci Hazdovac, and Vlado Lonza. The CCS performance wouldn't have been so beautiful without the help of Croatian Radio Television (HRT) Tamburiza Orchestra. Maestro Sinisa Leopold and my friend Mario Fistric provided us with their beautiful orchestra recordings for our performance. It was heaven for the ears. Thank you very much. This year we had Marko Perkovic Thompson visit. With help of Maria Blazanin, CCS children had a chance to meet their hero. Marko was so nice to find time to get together with the kids and moms. Honestly, I can't tell you who was happier…. I have to express my gratitude to Marko Perkovic Thompson! Another Croatian celebrity Ivana Plechinger was happy to give CCS kids her song for the Mother's Day program. Thank you Ivana Plechinger. CCS even managed to make a début as a subject of an upcoming television program. Mislav Zele from RTL was here to capture our work, lives and love for Croatia. This Father's Day, parents grilled cevapi for a fundraiser. Nick and Jack Ban were masters of the BBQ. The food was so good that CCS made a good profit. We are having a goal to participate at CFU Festival 2009 in Zagreb. Therefore, if you feel to donate to CCS, please contact Mrs. Marge Konjevod at CFU nest 177 or Mrs. Gloria Webster at 677 nest. Our parent board, Antonia Zovak, Lori Kosor, Sonia Ban and John Peric, parent volunteers, friends from "Kolo" group Franjo Baltorinic, Dinka Dusevic, Marica Spralja, Bozena Sep, Marica Lasic worked hard participating in the realization of our goals, and they all deserve cheerful Thank you! I have been inspired and guided by Msgr. Srecko Diomartich. His encouragement and friendship have been very important to me, and I am grateful from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely, School Director
June 09, 2008 FATHER'S DAY LUNCHEON Dear parents and friends, April 20, 2008 PABLO SEPULVEDA-ROSSO CHILEAN-CROATIAN IN SAN PEDRO
Pablo has a very interesting background with a lot of experience in folklore. Most recently, in 2002 Pablo received a scholarship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Croatia and the Croatian Club Iquique in Chile to study folklore and Croatian Language in Croatia. While studying in Croatia Pablo danced in Folklorni Ansambl Turopolje under Tomislav Milicevic. Not only did he learn more about the dances but also how to sew Croatian Folk Costumes from Tomislav, who is well known in Croatia for that. Eights months later Pablo returned to Chile to teach what he had learned and eventually in 2005 he returned to Croatia to do more research and polish his language skills. Now Pablo's next venture has brought him to Los Angeles where he is Cultural Director at the Croatian Cultural Center and a member of Saint Anthony's Kolo group "Croatia". Pablo's work can be seen at theCroatian Cultural center where he beautifully displays Croatian Folk Costumes. This year he is excited to offer Croatian Folk Dance on Tuesdays at 7pm for children and Thursdays at 7pm for teens and adults. Also Pablo is offering a Croatian folk embroidery classes Wednesdays at 7pm. Pablo insists that no matter what level of interest and skill you may have, just come down to the center and have a great time!
"Croatian Chronicle", February 06, 2008 April 6, 2008 Dear parents, kids and friends, I have to let you know that Mislav (the filmmaker) was delighted with all of you today. Mislav was happy to see that we all work together as volunteers, very hard to maintain our heritage here in Los Angeles, so far away from the homeland. Please be patient. It will take some time to organize the segment, as we will be adding some video clips from the Christmas program and upcoming Mother's Day program as well. Maya Bristow
February 02, 2008 Svetoga Vlaha slavili preko Velike bare 07.02. 2008. Slobodna i Dubrovački list su objavili veliki članak o nastupu naše dječje škole i Kolo grupe Croatia na fešti svetoga Vlaha.
January 22, 2008 Croatian Chronicle Wrires about Our Croatian Cultural Extravanza
January 22, 2008 Congratulations on Beautiful Croatian Extravaganza! It was a beautiful performance yesterday at Warner Grand Theatre. You should be commended for your hard work and dedication in keeping the Croatian traditions alive by teaching the Youth Croatian language, songs, dance and instruments here in Southern California. Great Job!
January 21, 2008 Svaka pohvala ravnateljice!!!
Hrvatska radiotelevizija Draga djeco Hrvatske dječje škole Sv. Ante L.A. I Danas, kada život tako brzo prolazi, a neke važne životne vrijednosti nestaju, lijepo je čuti da djeca Hrvatske dječje škole u dalekom L.A.-u uče svirati tamburu i naše narodne pjesme i plesove. Nema ništa ljepše nego baviti se glazbom, a hrvatska narodna glazba je po svojoj ljepoti i raznolikosti jedna od najljepših na svijetu. Znam da ponekad nije lako. Treba naučiti nove pjesme, nabaviti nove instrumente, žice, trzalice ...no, krajnji cilj je najvažniji, a to je - nastupiti pred publikom, naučiti nove pjesme, upoznati nove Ijude, družiti se i zabavljati s nama najmilijima. učeći tradicijske hrvatske pjesme, učimo i obnavljamo hrvatski jezik, što je neprocjenjivo bogatstvo. Na taj način ostajete u prisnijoj vezi s rodnom rudom - Hrvatskom. Čuo sam da dolazite na Festival 2009 g. Neka Vam to bude poticaj i cilj u Vašem budućem radu. Tamburaški orltestar HRT, jedini profesionalni orltestar takve vrste u svijetu, svakako će doći na Vaš koncert i uživati u Vašoj glazbi. Ja osobno, pratim redovito rad orltestara diljem Kanade i Amerike, a svake gcdine održavam seminare za tamburaše u Kanadi. U januaru 2008. g. također ću boraviti u Torontu i okolnim gradovima. Nadam se da će Tamburaški orltestar HRT ostvariti gostovanje u Kalifomiji 2008. ili 2009 godine, pa ćemo se tada bliže upoznati i pojačati našu suradnju. Posebno čestitam na dosadašnjem marljivom radu Vašim učiteljima i voditeljima Silvi Brkic, Larryu Skeric i direktorici Mayi Bristow. Čuvajte i njegujte i dalje našu kuitumu baštinu i ne dozvolite da ljubav i spoznaja prema hrvatskoj tradiciji nestane. Sve dok je Vas i nas bit će i hrvatskog bića. Puno sreće i uspjeha u budućem radu te blagoslovljen Božic i sretnu Novu 2008. godinu od srca Vam želi Siniša Leopold
January 08, 2008 Dear parents, On Sunday, Jan, 20th 2008, we are the guest performers at the Croatian Cultural Extravaganza organized by Kolo group, at Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St. San Pedro.
January 06 , 2008 Dear parents and kids,
November 27, 2007 HDS VAS POZIVA NA BOZICNI PROGRAM SA SVECANIM RUCKOM.
October 18, 2007 Dear parents,
September 4, 2007 Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year! Croatian Children’s School (CCS) Orientation will be this Sunday, September 9th at St. Anthony’s church after the Holy Mass at 11:30 in the classroom, upstairs. The CCS Mission Statement is a coherent partnership between our priests, teachers, parents and students. The objective is to ensure that each student develops a firm foundation of our Croatian heritage, nurtured through a distinctive base of knowledge. Continuing the accomplishments from last year, we have added an exciting new study program about Croatia, our beautiful homeland, a new dance and music class where students can learn how to play Tamburica and sing in a children’s choir. Families who were here last year, know that we have done many things to achieve our objective. CCS looks to you parents, to assist us in realizing the goal. Don’t hesitate joining in and helping out. Your help will make a trouble-free and brilliant outcome. So far CCS has been blessed to have a great group of parents and kids, making our Croatian culture enjoyable to teach, while being a valuable asset to all of us. CCS looks forward to seeing you on Sunday. Sincerely, Maya Bristow
June 18, 2007 Dear parents, children and all parishioners!
January 06, 2007 As of January 07, 2007, Croatian Children School will start with the enrollment.
06. siječanj, 2007. Dragi roditelji, 7. siječnja 2007. Hrvatska dječja škola počet će s upisom. Molimo vas da obavijestite vašu djecu da odmah poslije mise odu kod Katice u veliku dvoranu. Hvala,
20. kolovoz, 2006. Dragi roditelji! Hvala na zanimanju koje pokazujete prema Hrvatskoj dječjoj školi pri župi sv. Ante. Vaše povjerenje i spremnost da upišete dijete u ovu školsku i odgojnu organizaciju, bit će nagrađeno predanim radom upravnog odbora i učitelja škole. Uz hvalevrijedno nastojanje da djetetu pružite mogućnost upoznati bogatu hrvatsku kulturnu baštinu, uvjeravam vas da ćete i vi sami pronaći smisao učlanjenja u ovu organizaciju. Promičući, naime, međusobno radno zajedništvo djece, učitelja i roditelja, doprinosit ćete istovremeno i ostvarivanju temeljne zadaće ove specifične etničke župe. A ta je: da upravo uz kulturološku prilagodbu četrnaeststoljetnog hrvatskog kršćanskog nasljeđa čitava naša župska obitelj primjerenije živi svoje zajedništvo vjere i ljubavi. Neka tome doprinese i ovaj pravilnik koji dijelom izrasta iz plodnog četrdesetgodišnjeg djelovanja ove dječje škole. A naš nebeski Otac blagoslovio vas i vašu djecu! dr. Mate Bižaca |
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2006/2007 Upravni odbor / Board of Directors |
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 MAYA BRISTOW - School Director |
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| ANTONIA ZOVAK - School Secretary |
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Za registraciju nazovite /To Register Call (213) 628-2938 |
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Školarina $80 po semestru za prvo dijete / Tuition $80 per Semester for the 1st Child $20 po semestru za svako slijedeće dijete / $20 per Semester for Each Additional Child |
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A special thanks to Pero Biscan and Vido Artukovich for making the stage. Without it, the kids couldn’t have performed so well.
Paula Kolic is another teacher who works tirelessly, contributing a significant attribute to our school. She is a teacher for the youngest group where she educates Croatian language, making it fun and easy. Her work is a valuable asset to us all. Also, our finances are safe under the watchful eye of Dragica Grabovac. ©MMV-MMVIII ST. ANTHONY'S CROATIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - LOS ANGELES
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