News from Our Lady of Fatima

April 21, 2011

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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School

Your registration packet is with your yellow envelope today. It contains all the necessary forms for the 2011-2012 school year.

Please read over the instructions carefully.
Please be sure to write legibly on the forms and complete them in time for May 10th, completion of registration day.
Times are from 8-10 or from 2-6. You may come anytime during those times.
There is a $50 late fee for not turning in your packet by May 10th.
If your registration materials are not received by May 10th your tuition payments will not begin in June, therefore you will owe TWO tuition payments in July or your yearly tuition will be divided by 11 instead of 12.
If you are willing to help man a station during registration, please contact Denise Schnarr at dbflo@aol.com. Time slots are 8-10, 2-4, and 4-6.

Thank you for helping our registration process run smoothly. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cindy Clark at cclark@olfschool.net.

Dear OLF Families,

Dear OLF Parents,

If you have completed the following survey already, thank you! IF not, please take a few moments to follow the link and complete. It is critical that we have this information for our In-depth Religion study and Accreditation process. There are only 8 selection questions and 1 fill-in comment box if desired.

Thank you!

Each year, as a part of our ongoing accreditation process, we as a school community review our Catholic Identity. Please follw the link below to complete a VERY BRIEF survey to assist us in our in-depth study.

Accreditation Factor #3: Catholic Identity - The school is Catholic, approved by the Local Ordinary (canon 803), provides authentic Catholic teaching, opportunities for community worship and participation in sacraments, and promotes evangelization and service to the community.

Ongoing OLF Catholic Identity Survey

PLEASE COMPLETE BEFORE THURSDAY, APRIL 21st.

See's Candy!

We have 6 See's Candies

One Pound Gift Certificates for purchase in the office.

Cost $16.50

Included in the yellow envelope TODAY!

Connections Alumni Newsletter
Registration Packet
gOLF Entry Form

Quick Links

May 2011 Calendar

gOLF Final Reminder Entry Form

gOLF Child Care Reseravation Form

ETC Newsletter

SCRIP Ralphs Registration

SCRIP Info & List

Upcoming Dates

April 22-29

No School ~ Easter Holiday

May 2

School Resumes

May 3

2:00 Dismissal

May 3-6

6th Grade Science Camp

May 4

2nd Grade Retreat at Sisters of the Sacred Heart

Newsletter Submissions

Please submit newsletter information to Michele Russi at michelearussiolf@gmail.com by Wednesdays at 9:00 AM.

Dear OLF Families,

OLF SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL

I am very pleased to announce that Beate Nguyen has accepted our invitation to be the principal of OLF Parish School! Beate visited our school during the interview process and had the opportunity to meet with Julie Tipton and a number of our faculty and staff. Beate was deeply impressed with the spirit and energy of our school community. The search committee and I were deeply impressed with Beate's commitment to Catholic education and values. She comes to us with a worldwide experience: Beate was born in Germany, raised in Belgium, and has 16 years of global professional educational experience. She was Vice Principal of a Catholic elementary school in the Los Angeles Archdiocese, and currently is Principal for the American International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She received her Master's Degree in Elementary Education with technology integration and social justice emphasis from Loyola Marymount Catholic University in Los Angeles. Beate will be starting here on July 1^st. I thank the search committee for their wisdom and insight during this process. Let us pray in gratitude to God for his providence for our OLF Parish School.

Fr. Jack

Golf Tournament May 6th!

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"FINAL REMINDER" SIGN UP NOW!!!!!!

5th Annual gOLF Classic supporting

"Our Lady Of Fatima Parish School"

Friday May 6th 2011

Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club - San Clemente

Secure your spot as time is running out to sign up for this fantastic event!!

Turn your completed registration or mail form to the OLF Clinic by 12:00 p.m. Thursday April 21st (Due To Easter break the School Office will be closed beginning Friday April 22nd)

If you miss the April 21st deadline, e-mail your completed ENTRY FORM to olfgolf2011@gmail.com no later than Wednesday April 27th

Important!!! The Golf Tournament Committee must confirm with Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club on Thursday May 28th

$145.00 per player - Golf and Dinner

$40.00 per person - Dinner Only**Adults Only.

After School Care Will Be Available at OLF School)

ETC Newsletter attached TODAY!

The Enrichment and Thinking Challenge class, comprised of a small group of fourth through sixth grade students, created a student version of our school newsletter. The students selected topics of interest, wrote their articles, proofread each other's papers, and published the newsletter. We hope you enjoy their version of the student interest newsletter.

Margaritaville

Margaritaville

Ladies, don't miss out on Margaritaville... We still have tickets left...

Saturday, May 21st @ 6pm, hosted by April Egbert.

Ticket price - $59.00

It's a Rip, Roaring, Great Time! Join the fun!

To purchase tickets, please contact Claudine Schulte @ 949.388.9599 or 714.222.6900 or email @ Claudine.schulte@nielsen.com or Eileen DaCunha @ 949-291-3678 or email @ tedacunha@cox.net

YOUNG AUTHORS FAIRE

There was a date misprint for the YOUNG AUTHORS FAIRE. All OLF entries need to be turned in by Wednesday, May 4. Thank you!

Wall Tiles

If you would like to purchase a Wall Tile and were unable to do so the evening of the Auction, they are still for sale. The Wall Tiles are $50.00 per tile, and the date and time of the creation of these dates is TBD. To purchase a tile, please contact Claudine Schulte @ 949.388.9599 or 714.222.6900 or email @ Claudine.schulte@nielsen.com or Eileen DaCunha @ 949-291-3678 or email @ tedacunha@cox.net. We will make sure you are included so your tile can be prominently displayed on the Wall of Tiles.

All Girls Math Tournament

All Girls Math Tournament
Saturday, April 30th 12:30 - 4:00pm
At St. Anne School
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, Ca. 92677
949-276-6700 For more information, please visit the website: www.ocmathcircle.org

Vacation Bible School 2011

Leadership Team Forming NOW!!

Interested in helping VBS be a success for 2011?

Contact VBS Coordinator,

Brittany Doan

brittany@doanlawfirm.com

949-363-3634

WHEN: Dates to be determined. (4th week of July or 1st week in August)
VBS brings kids and parents, of all ages 1-92, together from OLF parish, school, and the community to learn about Jesus in a FUN-filled week of games, music, and art! The following positions are available and need to be filled by May 15th to ensure a successful Vacation Bible School for 2011!

ADULT OPENINGS:

Co-Coordinator

- Helps coordinator oversee all of VBS.

Registration Coordinator

- Good with computer and paper work and collecting money.

Teen Coordinator

- Registers teens for VBS and is present during VBS week and helps with the art crew, band, and drama.

Art Crew Coordinator

- 4 -6 teen evenings of painting murals, backgrounds, and making props

Band and Drama Director

- Holds band practice and drama skit practice for Opening and Closing Celebrations for VBS week. Curriculum will be given.

Station Leaders

- Craft, Snack, Faith, Games

Group Leaders

- (We need 15) Childcare, Pre-school, K-4th grade. This person is present during VBS week and leads a group of 10 children to each station activity. (Can be a confirmed teen.)

***When we have our adult positions filled, these are the opportunities that we make available to our junior high:

TEEN OPPORTUNITIES (6th grade and up) :

BAND- guitarists, drummer, vocalists, 2 confirmed teen MCs

DRAMA CLUB- Opening Skits

ART CREW- Help make props and décor for VBS week.

PHOTO CREW- take pictures and video during the week and present a slide show for the last day of VBS.

Kanibaru "fun" raiser

Dear OLF families,
Our sincerest thanks and appreciation for supporting the Kanibaru "fun"raiser to help the people of Japan. We are delighted to report that, thanks to your generosity, we will be sending Catholic Relief Services a check for $1729.20, which is 100% of your donations. In addition, we have sent approximately 300 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls. We are forever grateful for your participation in responding to our call to serve others. Thank you and we wish you a happy, blessed Easter!
May God smile upon you!
Mrs. Kelly and the Junior High

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.