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OLF Newsletter
The Love of Christ Urges Us On
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Dear Parents, | |
 It is almost that time of year, Catholic Schools Week. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate what makes Catholic school special and also invite others to become part of this terrific community.
This year's Catholic Schools Week Theme Says... CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE A+ FOR AMERICA
and is celebrated nationwide from January 30 through February 5.
The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2011 celebrates the fact that Catholic schools are an added value ("a plus") for the nation. Because of their traditionally high academic standards and high graduation rates, all supported by strong moral values, Catholic schools and their graduates make a definite contribution to American society.
Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open house and activities for students, administrators, faculty, school staff, the community and family. "Historically, Catholic schools are known for their high level of academic achievement, moral values and high graduation rates," said Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Help us celebrate Our Lady of Fatima Parish School!
Included in your Yellow Folder Today: OPEN HOUSE invitation. Please give to a friend who you would like to see attend our school. |
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| Upcoming Dates | |
January 14
2nd grade Disneyland Band
January 17
No School MLK Day
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION and LIMITED SPACE, the parent meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 18 is cancelled. |
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Construction Update | |
 Thank you to everyone for your patience during drop off and dismissal. PLEASE look over the diagrams attached so you are familiar with the changes. Please do not park in the middle blacktop area at any time. Either park by the sport court or at the side of the rectory if you are coming into school for any reason. Again, PLEASE drive slowly and carefully! :-) Mrs. Tipton
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| MOMS IN TOUCH | | Moms In Touch.........this is a weekly prayer meeting of moms from our school who meet weekly to pray specifically for our children and our school community. It was led last year by Kelly Galvin and Sara Fortuna who are no longer at OLF school, so they asked me to continue their work. It is something I would like to offer our school and beamwilling to facilitate, but would like to get feedback on interest level and availability. I was thinking Mon., Wed., or Thurs. mornings from 8-9 depending on the most popular response. Those interested, please email or call, Mary Martin, 949-246-2683 or themartins6@cox.net. Thanks so much, Mary Martin |
| 2011 - 2012 Scholarships |
 Financial Aid for 2011-2012: IMPORTANT: ALL families needing financial assistance for next year MUST apply for aid through FAST. Even if you have received aid in the past, you MUST apply. OLF will begin looking at these applications in January. Even if you don't have the supporting documents at this time, please go through the process so that your request can be considered. All applications are done on-line. There are no paper applications to fill out. Please find the FAST link on the OLF website to fill out the application. There are large self-addressed envelopes in the office for you to send in your supporting documents. |
| Auction Update | |
Are you Shoportunistic?
Then put your skills to work for the Auction! Find an irresistable item that you can't use - consider donating it to us! We can do so much with so little. We can build a basket around a special piece or can use many things as basket fillers. Items may be dropped off at the Clinic or please feel free to contact Claudine Schulte or Eileen Da Cunha to arrange a pick up and thank you very much!
The Auction Committee is also looking for someone to host Margaritaville . If you are interested in opening your home to the fun ladies of OLF, please contact Claudine Schulte at Claudine.Schulte@nielsen.com for more detail.
KEEP IN MIND THE WINE CELLAR......We still need bottles of fine wine to stock this fabulous prize - an auction favorite! Wine (valued at about $20 or more) may be safely dropped off to the ladies in the Clinic. Thank you! |
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Free Jr. Tennis Clinic | | FREE Jr. Tennis Clinic!! Kirk and Keith Orahood, USPTA Teaching Professionals are offering a free jr. tennis clinic this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at JSerra H.S. Please RSVP directly to Keith Orahood at 949 280-2288 or keithorahood@gmail.com. |
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Santa Margarita Catholic HS New Student Info Night |
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
New Student Information Night
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m.
Moiso Pavillion (School Gym)
All prospective students of SMCHS and their parents are encouraged to attend the Information Night on Wednesday, January 19th. Presentations will be made by school administrators regarding the admissions process, testing information, academic programs, honors placement, financial aid, and more!
RSVP's are not required and all are welcome.
22062 Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Call the Admissions Department at (949) 766-6076 if you have any questions.
Every Day is a Great Day to be an EAGLE! Come and find out why! |
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Email Address Correction | | Please note that Tom Senske's email address is: thomas.senske@cox.net |
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After School Care | |
REMINDER!! After School Care bills are due on the 15th of each month. There is a late fee of $15 for ANY bill not received on or before the 15th. |
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Mission Statement
Our Lady of Fatima School is a Catholic parish elementary school. Our mission is to nurture individuals to discover their God-given gifts, to encourage them to use these gifts in the service of others and to empower them to be models of integrity and peacemakers who work for justice. We-parents, school staff, and parish community- collaborate in striving for excellence in the education of our children. |
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