Free Workshop for Parents with Ida Karayan (5/20/11)

 

Easter Celebrations with Mesrobian Students

At School...
On Friday, April 15, Mesrobian students celebrated Easter at school (prior to starting their Spring Break). They started off the day by receiving Holy Communion. Following church services, students were offered a delicious complimentary breakfast prepared by the Mesrobian Faculty and Parent Faculty Club.

ECE (Early Childhood Education)
Following breakfast, Preschool & Prekindergarten students had an "Easter Fun Day" in their playground.  They had a giant egg hunt, and played various games, such as tug of war and egg race. They played with baby chicks and were ecstatic when the Easter bunny arrived! Students went home with their goody bags and giant smiles on their faces.

At Church...
Mesrobian students participated in church services at Holy Cross Apostolic Cathedral on Easter Eve, April 23, 2011.

"Denying genocide is wrong. Celebrating it is SICK!"

The following is a video shot on April 24th, of Pro-Turkey and Pro-Azerbaijan counter-protesters at the Easter Sunday silent vigil commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Watch as they sing, dance, and taunt the Armenians mourning their ancestors. 

"Denying genocide is wrong. Celebrating it is sick.

And, as you can see for yourself, that's exactly what we are up against.

These allies of Ankara gathered on April 24th outside the Turkish Embassy to sing, and dance and taunt the Armenian families gathered on this sacred day to silently honor the memories of those lost to this terrible crime.

Their every cheer rejoiced in our suffering. Mocked our pain.

I saw them with my own eyes.  And I watched, afterwards, as they were warmly welcomed into the Turkish Embassy.

Help us stand up against this insult to our martyrs.

[Your help] will empower us to confront Turkey's hateful demonization of Armenians."

Aram Hamparian
ANCA Executive Director



And it doesn't end there...


Police ask two pro-Azerbaijani counter-protester why they have brought a baseball bat to a silent Easter Sunday commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in front of the Turkish Embassy.

This incident was part of a broader celebration of genocide by pro-Ankara protesters, who were welcomed into the Turkish Embassy following their demonstration.

April 24, 2011
Washington, DC

Free Dumbeg (Doumbek) Lessons this Thursday! (4/28/11)

FREE Doumbek Lessons will be held weekly at Mesrobian's Iknadossian Hall. 

The introduction lesson is this Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 3:45pm.

 If you missed SIGN-UP DAY, you can still stop by and meet the teacher, Mayies Medadian, this Thursday.

Show your talent and be part of the drum circle at the Armenian Food Fair & Festival at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Javakhk Fundraiser Deadline this Friday (4/29/11)

For the past month, we've been raising money for Javakhk by filling up mini piggy banks that were passed out to students. The deadline to turn in the piggy banks to the office is this Friday, April 29, 2011. Once again, thank you for your generosity. Every penny counts and helps a child in need.

More info

Spring Calendar Drawing (Deadline 4/29/11)

The deadline for Mesrobian's Spring Calendar Drawing is Friday, April 29, 2011. You may print the drawing form below, or pick one up from the school office. Thank you for your support!

Calendar Drawing Letter

Calendar Drawing Form

Mesrobian Alumni Sports Day - Prep Meeting! (4/27/11)

Armenian Mesrobian School will be having its Sports Day/Alumni Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 14, 2011. 

In order to prepare for this much anticipated event, we will be having a meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00pm (Mesrobian Campus) - Alumni and parents who want to help with this event are encouraged to attend! Please help spread the word.

Uniform Sale Tomorrow! (4/27/11)

For your convenience, there will be a uniform sale on campus tomorrow from 2-4pm.

If you wish to contact "SCHOOL UNIFORMS" directly, please call (323) 666-9337 and ask for Seta.

A new generation: Educated, Resiliant, United in Demanding

Please watch Armenian Mesrobian School Alumnus, Razmig Sarkissian's, inspiring speech at yesterday's April 24 protest at the Turkish Consulate. We're proud of you Razmig!

96th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide (4/23/11, 7-11pm)

Sports Day Prep Meeting CANCELED today!

Tonight's meeting for the Mesrobian Alumni Sports Day is canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please stay tuned for new meeting date!

FREE Dumbeg Lessons at Mesrobian!! (Sign-up Day Tomorrow!)

 

FREE Dumbeg Lessons will be held weekly at Mesrobian's Iknadossian Hall at 3:45pm. 

SIGN UP DAY is tomorrow, April 14th, after school. Come by and meet the teacher, Mayies Medadian.

Show your talent and be part of the drum circle at the Armenian Food Fair & Festival at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

Montebello City Hall - Tonight at 6:30!

As you know, The California Legislature passed a law to install freeway signs marking the exit to the Armenian Genocide Monument in Montebello. The freeway signs are now installed.

It is now the turn of Montebello City Council to set up signs on city streets marking the way to the Armenian Genocide Monument.

Tonight, at 6:30pm, Montebello City Council will convene to decide, among others, two agenda items:

1) Placing additional street signs directing people to the Monument

2) Renaming Via Clemente Road that leads to the Monument as "Monument Way"

Students are requested to attend tonight's city council meeting along with their parents and family members.

Mesrobian Alumni Sports Day - Prep Meeting!

 

Armenian Mesrobian School will be having its Sports Day/Alumni Basketball Tournament on Saturday, May 14, 2011. In order to prepare for this much anticipated event, we will be having a meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00pm (Mesrobian Campus) - Alumni who want to help with this event are encouraged to attend! Please help spread the word.

Reminders for Week of 4/11/2011

This Friday, April 15, 2011, will be a minimum day. School will be released at 12:00pm. Students should refrain from eating breakfast that day as we will be offering Holy Communion, followed by a complimentary breakfast. After breakfast, students will be participating in an Armenian Genocide Commemoration Assembly on campus.

Students are allowed to wear Armenian Genocide Commemoration t-shirts to school on April 14 as an alternative to school uniform, and they may wear free dress on April 15.

Spring break is from April 18 – 25. School will reopen on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.

Spirit Day!

This past Friday, April 1st, was Spirit Day! The Associated Student Body (ASB) organized a water balloon toss for the entire school. Students came dressed in their 'garmeer gabouyd narnchakouyn' (red blue & orange) spirit shirts and had some fun under the sun!

Freeway Sign Unveiling Ceremony

On Friday, April 1, 2011,  Armenian Mesrobian School joined the community in the dedication ceremony for the unveiling of the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument Sign on the 60 Freeway! The dedication ceremony took place at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello

Mesrobian's 2011 Open House!

         

Armenian Mesrobian School's "Open House" took place on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The event was a great turnout with the presence of parents, students, and community members. The night was about "change" - Mesrobian's change for greatness and excellence. The night began with a few speeches and a small slideshow portraying the positive steps Mesrobian has taken in the past few months. Parents were then free to visit classrooms, speak to teachers, and explore Mesrobian.