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Newsletter - January 12, 2012
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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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How does God call us?
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
On Wednesday, our students assembled in McGowan Hall for the very first time. With awe and amazement written all over their faces, they entered the big building and quietly sat down on the carpeted floor, eager to listen! What was going on here, you wonder?
It was part of the week-long celebration of National Vocations Week. The students had prayed at morning assemblies for new vocations to the priesthood, and religious brothers and sisters. Today, they were attending the Kids Vocation Forum at OLF. As the panel of speakers assembled on stage, the students anticipation grew. Attending were Father Jack, Father Paul, Rick Hardy, Robin Margraf, Audrey Donaldson, all students, teachers and myself as moderator.
Following the opening prayer for vocations, each member of the panel introduced themselves. They explained their role within the Catholic Church and the Parish. Most importantly, they shared their individual stories of how God has called them to serve the Church and others.
Then came the interactive portion of this student event: "How do you listen to God?" one Kindergarten student asked? "How did you know that you wanted to become a priest" another student asked. One by one the students came forward to pose their questions...."How old were you, when God called you?", "Did you go to the seminary?", "Why did you choose to become a Music Director?" "What did you want to become when you grew up?" "How do you talk to God?" The questions prepared by students during Religion instructions went on an on. Patiently, and with a big smile, each panel member took turns to answer these important question.
Then, suddenly it struck me at the end of this wonderful event, "Was it coincidence that we were gathering our students in McGowan Hall for the first time during National Vocations Week?" What are the odds, that the very first student assembly in the brand-new hall, named after Monsignor, centers around God's calling during National Vocations Week, when we pray for and honor our priests, and religious brothers and sisters. Coincidence or divine design? We all know the answer.....
Blessings,
Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed., Principal
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upcoming events
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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
Beautification Day @School
Parent volunteers needed!
January 23
Lunar New Year
Special Assembly
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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After School Care
|  After School Care bills are in your Yellow Envelopes.
ASC Bills are due on the 15th of each month. |
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Gathering Party |  In today's Yellow Envelope you will find a Gathering Party Invitation.
What is a Gathering Party you ask?
Our Gathering Party plays an important role in gathering Gala Auction donations as well as in gathering parents, alums and friends to socialize within the Falcon Community. Your support of the Gift Gathering Party will mean you will be donating an actual Gala Auction item and bottle of wine or champagne to help the Auction Committee prepare for the upcoming Auction. Your support will also mean that you will have the opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, fellowship and have fun!
Our gracious hosts, Gillian and Rick Dodd, will be holding this time-honored event at their home on February 10th @ 7pm.
Please come join us for drinks and delights. Don't forget to RSVP!!
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NATIONAL VOCATIONS WEEK January 9 - 13, 2012 | |
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OPEN HOUSE - January 29, 2012
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ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY...$$@work4us!
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Learning to Lead! - Leadership Opportunity
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Mater Dei High School will be offering a leadership training day - "Learning to Lead" - in partnership with The Association of Catholic Student Councils (TACSC - www.tacsc.org ) on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Mater Dei from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for students in grades 5, 6 and 7 interested in developing leadership skills and/or considering running for student council office in the spring.
The event is only $10 and includes a full day of leadership training, lunch, snacks, and a closing Mass for attendees and their families. The wonderful Mater Dei ASB students will serve as workshop presenters in our classrooms and TACSC will provide keynote speakers on diversity in leadership.
TACSC is a leadership training organization with 30 years of experience in providing a wide variety of leadership development programs for Catholic elementary and junior high schools throughout California and across the United States. More than 15,000 students and hundreds of school administrators have participated in TACSC leadership activities since its inception in 1982.
Attached please find a flyer in PDF format with registration information for Learning to Lead. click here! learning to lead
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ICE CREAM!!!
|  Ice Cream Fridays are Back!!! Remember to bring your dollar on Friday to buy an Ice Cream treat after lunch. All proceeds go to help our 8th graders get to Washington, D.C. in the spring. |
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Annual Giving Campaign 2011-2012
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Please continue to support 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 you have any questions, please contact Sue Gibbs at 283-5986 or suzig@cox.net. Thank you very much!
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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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Reserved Parking Space
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Reserved Parking Space: In case you notice a silver SUV......parked in the parking space at the corner of the church under a sign that reads, "Reserved Parking Special OLF Family Monday- Friday 7am to 4 pm, this is the Needham family's car. They were the highest bidder for this space at last year's auction! This space will be up for bids again this spring at our Springtime in Paris auction/ dinner dance. Please be sure to leave this space available for her and her family.
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Extra Phone Directories
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Need a number when you're on the road?. Need a number and your spouse has taken your directory to the office? There are extra directories in the school office. They are $5.00 each.
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GOT GIFTS??? |
Do you have any baskets from Christmas that you don't need? Consider donating them to OLF's Auction Committee! Do you have any gifts that you received for Christmas that you can't use? Consider donating them to OLF's Auction Committee! Do you have any Gift Cards you received for Christmas that you could part with? Consider donating them to OLF's Auction Committee! We are in full Auction Season, and could use any new items, gift cards, baskets or assistance!! Please contact your Auction Chair with any questions: Claudine Schulte Home: 949-388-9599, Cell: 714-222-6900 peyton_places@yahoo.com or Claudine.schulte@nielsen.com |
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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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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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