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Dear parents and OLF families,
October is a special month at Our Lady of Fatima School, as our students learn how to pray the rosary. Holding the beads in their hands, students assemble for morning prayer in the Falcon's Quad to reflect on the mysteries.
In the 16th Century, Pope Pius V standardized three sets of mysteries: The joyful mysteries, the sorrowful mysteries and the glorious mysteries. Then, in the 21st Century, Pope John Paul II added the luminous mysteries. By praying the rosary our students recall the life of Jesus Christ. Exposure to this beautiful devotion reminds us all that Our Lady of Fatima holds a very special place in our hearts.
On October 7, we will have our School Mass on the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary. This will be followed on October 17th by a Candle Light Procession. Candle light procession 2011 That evening, all parents, children and parishioners are invited to join our students in prayer on campus.
STUDENT-LED REVIEWS OCTOBER 27-28, 2011
October is special for another reason as well. This is the month when we hold our parent-teacher conferences to inform you of your child's growth. The format OLF uses is a student-led approach, allowing the child to demonstrate his or her knowledge and understanding to the parents/guardians.
This year, following various discussions with the faculty, it was decided to continue the student-led reviews for Grades 3-8. For the primary grades however, teachers decided that the focus should be on communicating directly with the parents.
Therefore, students in Grades MAP through Grade 2 will not be leading the conferences. Sign-up sheet for conference days will be posted beginning Monday, October 10th, outside the school office. Please ensure that you sign up for your 15 minute review for every OLF student in your family, or for all of your child's teachers. Sign-ups are on a first come-first serve basis!
AUCTION DONOR LIST APPROVAL DUE!
Please review and approve the enclosed list of last year's honor roll auction donors by October 12. 2010-2011 auction honor roll draft
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
If your son or daughter wants to participate in the Ambassador program, there are many opportunities available to experience service learning. From drawing of auction posters, to recycling with the Green Team, to supporting families in need in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus during the holiday season! We are ready when you are! Contact Mrs. Nguyen at bnguyen@olfschool.net
Beate W. Nguyen, M.A.Ed.
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