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Holiday Newsletter - December 2011
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School |
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Educating students
to become Catholic leaders
of the 21st Century!
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Happy Holidays!
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
When we meditate about Joseph and Mary, and their journey as parents, we can not help but wonder about their unique challenges as a holy family. What experiences did they share on a daily basis with young Jesus as a boy? How did faith, traditions, social environment and cultural expectations influence their decisions as parents and form the foundation of Jesus' upbringing in Israel?
The holiday season always reminds us of the importance of our own families. Being together for special events, outings, prayer and shared meals around the holiday table gives us all a strong sense of belonging. By sharing our traditions, music, conversation and recipes, we also share our cultural heritage and oral history. One of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is for them to understand their own faith, cultural identity, and uniqueness.
By instilling a sense of self-respect for the kaleidoscope of distinct family roots, personal gifts, God-given talents and inimitable character, we foster self-confidence and a deeper appreciation for others. This awareness is an important part in our children's development and nurtures them tremendously!
Our knowledge of self and understanding of belonging also create an inquisitiveness that in turn leads us to greater cultural elasticity, respect and leadership skills with a broadened global outlook. These essential trademarks of our century, complemented by God's love and our faith-filled hope, empower our children to build on the solid foundation of our strong OLF Family. May you continue to enjoy the holidays with your family!
Wishing you a very
HAPPY NEW YEAR
from our family to yours!
Blessings,
Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed., Principal
Click here for your January calendar
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upcoming events:
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January 2, 2012
Christmas Vacation
School closed
January 3, 2012
School resumes
Spirit Day!
Early dismissal @ 2 p.m.
January 5
Finance Committee Mtg.
@ 6 p.m.
Chronic Tacos Day 20% to OLF
January 9
MAP at Centennial Farms
January 9 - 13, 2012
National Vocations Week
January 10
Early dismissal @ 2 p.m.
Board Training @ 6 p.m.
January 11
Kids Vocation Forum
1:30 p.m. @ McGowan Hall
January 12
Tech Angels Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m
Chronic Tacos Day 20% to OLF
January 13
8:30 a.m.
Special Vocations Mass
January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday - No school
January 17 - 20
6th Gr. Outdoor Science Camp
January 17
Early dismissal @ 2 p.m.
Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.
January 19
J Serra H.S. Open House
Chronic Tacos Day 20% to OLF
January 21
CUE Conference for faculty
January 23
Lunar New Year
January 24
Minimum Day - noon dismissal
January 26
Chronic Tacos Day 20% to OLF
January 27
International Day of Commemoration of Victims
of the Holocaust
2nd Grade to Disneyland Band @ Saddleback
January 28
High School Entrance Exam
January 29
Catholic School Week begins
OPEN HOUSE
9 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. visit campus, meet staff, enjoy Science Fair and more!
January 31
7 a.m. CSM Meeting
Early dismissal @ 2 p.m.
2:30 p.m. Catholic School Week Volleyball Game
Students vs. Faculty & Parents
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NATIONAL VOCATIONS WEEK January 9 - 13, 2012
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Click here:
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OPEN HOUSE - January 29, 2012
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Annual Giving Campaign 2011-2012
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Please continue to support of our Annual Giving Campaign. In order to achieve 100% of our goal, an extra 200% of effort is needed! By aiming for our goal of $40,000, we will ensure that every child at OLF continues to grow to his/her full potential! The ACG is vital to our school's mission, enabling us to nurture, encourage and empower every student! Please turn in your donation as soon as possible! If your donation is received by January 6, 2012 you will be invited to our Early Bird Breakfast! If you have any questions, please contact Sue Gibbs at 283-5986 or suzig@cox.net. Thank you very much!
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Thank you! Thank you!
| As the year comes to a close, we must acknowledge
that many talented hands and big hearts filled with love, continue to dedicate themselves to our mission and vision!
A very big "thank you" goes to our Parish Staff, Art Angels, AGC Team, Auction Team, pastor and priests, parents and guardians, Tech Angels, construction crews, parking volunteers, Staff, Room Angels, Faculty, PoF, substitute teachers, Veterans Day Volunteers, maintenance crew, landscapers, Librarian, Bookfair volunteers, Athletic Director, Beyond Technology staff, volunteer coaches, Liturgy Committee, Student Council moderators, Student Ambassadors, Day Care staff, Performance Maintenance, Board members, and Diocesan leadership. To our generous donors - whether anonymous or known, you are wonderful and amazing,.... and we feel very blessed! Thank you to all for your dedication and love for our students and OLF Family! |
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HOT CHOCOLATE!!!
|  Ice Cream Friday is now....
Hot Chocolate Friday!!!
Please bring your dollar for a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Students will be able to purchase a cup of hot chocolate at lunch recess. Non-dairy choice will be available. All proceeds go to help our 8th graders get to Washington, D.C. in the spring. |
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Please mark your calendars!
|  With the near completion of McGowan Hall around the corner, we have been able to secure Wednesday night for school assemblies during the first and third week of every month. Every effort is being made to ensure that you have plenty of notification for events, guest speakers, and parent information nights, now that we can actually plan ahead and have a gathering place for the entire school family!
Our first general assembly for school parents and families is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st to celebrate Catholic School Week 2012! Further details will be forthcoming!
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Help us make our 2012 Auction a great success!
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School
Annual Auction, Dinner and Gala Fundraiser
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Springtime in Paris
We would like to extend our thanks in advance for your assistance in making this year's
Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Auction and Dinner a tremendous success.
Wish List
How can you help you ask? We are looking for the following items:
 All Restaurant Gift Certificates
Ice Cream Certificates
Starbucks/Coffee Items/Coffee/Gift Cards
Manicures/Pedicures
Spa Treatments
Book Stores
Movie Passes
Activity Centers
Ski Lift Passes
Hotel Stays
Air Travel
Weekend Getaways
Empty Gift Baskets
Car Rental Certificates
Sporting events
Concerts
Retail Stores
Neighborhood Stores
Hair & Beauty
Golfing
Wine Cellar (donate fine wine)
Wine Tasting Tours
Catering Services
Medical & Dental Services
Dancing Classes
Horseback Riding Lessons
501c3 exemption letter available upon request
Important Notes:
We are looking for fine wine/champagne to be donated for our Wine Cellar, please, if we could ask every parent to donate a bottle of wine/champagne and a new item for our Auction, we would appreciate your assistance!
Additionally, we are looking for someone to host Margaritaville this year.
We anticipate the event will be held in May 2012.
Please Contact your Auction Chair with any questions:
Claudine Schulte @ 949-388-9599 (home), 714-222-6900 (cell) peyton_places@yahoo.com (email) or Claudine.schulte@nielsen.com (work)
We are happy to take any NEW auction items.
Please feel free to contact your Auction Chair for pickup of any items you may have.
In addition, you may drop them off at OLF (auction box drop - near school clinic).
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SCRIP = $$@work4us!
|  SCRIP is an easy way for you to support our school!
...By planning a little ahead with your grocery shopping or other purchases, your strategic effort can really help our students!
Simply make your dollars work for us! ...
...Or you may choose to receive credit towards next year's tuition!
Please call Stefanie Bates for more information (949) 413-0672 or Stefbates@cox.net. |
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ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY...$$@work4us!
PLANNING TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY OUT FOR DINNER?
JOIN US ON THURSDAYS DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY
FOR DELICIOUS FOOD AT
San Clemente, CA
415 E. Avenida Pico
San Clemente, CA 92672 USA
PHONE: (949) 492-8437
HOURS OF OPERATION: Open 7 days from 8:30AM-9PM
OUR SCHOOL RECEIVES 20% OF OLF PURCHASES...
...TELL THEM YOU'RE FROM OUR LADY OF FATIMA!
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Teacher and Staff E-mail
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Wishing to contact a teacher or member of the OLF staff?
Our e-mail addresses are all set up the same way: first initial and last name @olfschool.net(ex. cclark@olfschool.net) If you are not sure of the name, please refer to the Family Directory.
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S.O.A.R
(Study, Organize, Achieve and be Ready)
4 Academic Success!
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR CHILD JOINING S.O.A.R, RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
***THE S.O.A.R PROGRAM RUNS THROUGH APRIL AND IS RESERVED IN 3 WEEK SESSIONS. PAYMENT IS NOT DUE UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF THE RESERVED SESSION.
S.O.A.R. is an after school program that provides students 3rd through 8th grade with time, place, and an academic coach to help build skills in time-management, organization, test preparation and creating good habits with individualized academic assistance as needed.
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Click HERE for S.O.A.R flier!
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CONTACT US |
If you have information you would like to be included in the newsletter, email Amy Bronzi at news@olfschool.net Any submissions may be included in the following week's edition.
Information included in the newsletter is at the discretion of the editor.
Final copy is subject to the approval of Mrs. Beate Nguyen. |
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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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