News from Our Lady of Fatima

May 12, 2011

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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School

OLF 8th Grade in Washington DC!

Parent Meeting!

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Please join us!

LAST PARENT MEETING

OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR!

Tuesday, May 17th

6:30 in the school courtyard

Top Ten Reasons to Attend!

Get a FREE DRESS PASS!
It's in our Mission Statement! We-parents, school staff, and parish community- collaborate in striving for excellence in the education of our children with Christ as our inspiration.
Learn about our new Principal, Mrs. Beate Nguyen
Review and learn about our summer math program and summer reading
Uniform changes?
Congratulate and celebrate our auction and gOLF tournament!
Say good-bye to our Board members and hello to new ones! Are you interested in serving on our Parents of Fatima Board?
Fellowship and fun
Last chance to humor Mrs. Tipton and Miss Simmons
Did someone say, cupcakes?

Congratulations Young Author's!

MAP class
Fourth graders Caroline Bronzi and Neanna Stephenson
Fifth grader Riley Tipton
Sixth grader Katharina Shultz

These students' original stories will be showcased at this Saturday's Young Authors Faire at the Orange County Department of Education offices from 8-12 noon. The student representatives are invited to attend and will receive a free pancake breakfast at Saturday's event. All OLF families can support our writers by attending the event! Form more information, visit http://yaf.ocde.us/home.htm.

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!

Ice cream for sale at lunch on Fridays
Progress Reports for Grades MAP-3

Quick Links

SCRIP Ralphs Registration

SCRIP Info & List

Upcoming Dates

May 13

Mass 8:30

No school for 8th grade only

7th grade to the Catholic Worker

May 14

First Communion 10:00 AM

Young Author's Faire 8:00-12

May 17

JSHS Here for scheduling 8:15

Don't Miss Our LAST Parent Meeting 6:30 PM

2:00 Dismissal

2:00 Chess

May 19

4th Grade Mission Field Trip 8:30 - 11:45AM

Paint Wall Tiles 3:00-5:30 PM

May 20

Mass 8:30 and May Crowning

May 21

Margaritaville

PAL Track Meet

May 22

PAL Track Meet

Newsletter Submissions

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

Ice Cream Fridays!!!

The seventh graders are sponsoring Ice Cream Fridays every Friday until the end of school. Ice cream treats will be for sale at lunch for $1.00. Sale proceeds will benefit students going on next year's Washinton D.C. trip. Remember to send a dollar with your child on Fridays so they can participate!

Summer Reading Bookfair

Save the Dates! The Summer Reading Bookfair will be here from Friday June 3rd through Monday June 13th. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books for summer reading. Please consider volunteering to work during the bookfair. Any amount of time is greatly appreciated. Call or e-mail Brigid Baptista at (949) 492-7320, bbaptista@olfschool.net or Hillary Soliman ((49)429-7018 adel.adelsoliman@gmail.com

From the Clinic

REMINDER: All incoming 7th & 8th Graders, please don't forget to get your T-dap Booster shots. Thanks from the clinic

Wall Tiles

Last chance to purchase a wall tile! We will be creating these everlasting family tiles on Thursday, May 19th. 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 next Thursday, May 19th afterschool. 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.

Margaritaville!!!

Got Leftovers Don't miss out on Margaritaville...

it's your last chance to purchase a ticket!

Saturday, May 21st @ 6pm

Hosted by April Egbert

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

Ticket price - $59.00

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

Santa Margarita Basketball Camps

Santa Margaritta High School Santa Margarita Catholic H. S. is hosting a 9th Grade (incoming freshmen) Boys Basketball Summer Camp June 27th - July 15th at SMCHS. Please call 949 677-6000 ext. 2206 for more information. The OLF school office has a limited number of application forms available. Check in the clinic.

Also offered through SMCHS is a Boys Shooting Skills Camp for boys 6-17 from July 11th through July 13th. Please call 949 766-6000 ext. 2206 for more info. The OLF school office has a limited number of application forms available. Check in the clinic.

Vacation Bible School 2011

Leadership Team Forming NOW!!

Interested in helping VBS be a success for 2011? Contact the VBS Coordinator

Brittany Doan brittany@doanlawfirm.com or call 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 & TEEN OPPORTUNITIES (6th grade and up)

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.