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Newsletter - March 8, 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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Honoring the Holocaust survivors...
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
Last Friday, three young men represented OLF at Chapman University's Annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Rodgers Center in partnership with The "1939" Club, one of the largest and most active Holocaust survivor organizations in the United States.
This event affords middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about this dark chapter of world history and to benefit from the oral accounts given by Holocaust survivors.
The depth of this learning experience centers around our students' ability to personally connect the memories of survivors and with the dehumanizing and cruel effects of labeling and stereotyping in today's society.
Mrs. Dani Kelly with students Chris G., Willy D. and Sam B.
The Diocese of Orange has actively participated in this event for years and competition was fierce! Twenty nine elementary schools and six secondary schools from the Diocese participated. Entries were submitted from as far as Washington D.C. and the country of Chile.
Congratulations to our students for their effort and participation! You made everyone at OLF very proud!
Blessings,
Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed.,
Principal
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upcoming events
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Friday, March 9
Alley Cats Performance
@ 2 p.m. in McGowan Hall
Parents are welcome!
Saturday, March 10
First Reconciliation 2nd Grade & up 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 11
Daylight Savings Time
Don't forget to change your clocks!
Monday, March 12
Reconciliation
Grades 3-8
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Tuesday, March 13
Jeans and Food for FAM
TRIMESTER ENDS
2:00 p.m. dismissal
Wednesday, March 14
Walk through for interested families K-8th
8:00 a.m.
3rd grade @ The Reserve
Thursday, March 15
Jump Rope for Heart
REPORT CARDS GO HOME TODAY!
Financial Aid Applications DUE!!
Friday, March 16
School Mass
8:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross & Lenten Soup
led by OLF Board & Parents
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17
E- WASTE RECYCLING EVENT AT OLF
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
BRING YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE AND DISPOSE OF IT PROPERLY!
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EVERY POUND OF E-WASTE = $$$ FOR OUR SCHOOL!
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FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS DUE!
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If you need financial aid for next year, please DO NOT wait!! The school's Finance Committee is in the process of budgeting for next year. It is IMPERATIVE that you apply for aid through F.A.S.T. so that we know the needs of our families. You can apply to FAST through the link at our website, www.olfschool.net. Even if you do not yet have the supporting documents, please make the initial application NOW.
We cannot guarantee financial aid to families who apply after March 15th.
Please call the school office and speak with Mrs. Clark if you have any questions.
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Correction
|  The email for Rattana Manalo was incorrectly listed as Please send any yearbook submissions to this address.
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F.A.M. TUESDAYS
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EVERY Tuesday during Lent will be a "Spirit Day with F.A.M.!"
Wear your spirit shirt and jeans and "do good!"
F.A.M. wish list for Lent:
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Diapers large 5 & above
Baby Wipes
Toothbrushes
Pasta sauce
Individual juice servings (No bulk juices)
Canned Foods & Dry Goods
Thank you so very much!
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St Patrick's Day Dinner
|  ♣ ♣ ♣ Knights of Columbus ♣ ♣ ♣
annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner
- Mark your calendars for March 17th 5:30 -10:00.
- With your newsletter today is a flyer with additional information.
- Tickets are available in the clinic:
- adults $16
- children $7 (6-12)
- 5 and under free.
- Family max is $50.
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Annual Giving Campaign 2011-2012
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 As most of you are aware, the Annual Giving Campaign has been on going since the beginning of the school year. The Annual Giving Campaign is part of our annual budget, which helps provide improvements, technology tools for our students, faculty upgrades, professional development, and student resources. Thank you to all those who have already donated. If you haven't, please consider making a donation to our Annual Giving Campaign. We are trying to reach 100% participation. Companies that issue grants look to see if an organization has support from their constituents. The school is grateful for any amount given so that we can reach our goal of 100% participation and $40,000 in contributions. Do date we are $16,000 away from our projected goal. Donations can be dropped off in the clinic. You will receive an acknowledgement letter for your tax records. Please help us reach our goal!!! Thank you!!!
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Jump Rope for Heart
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During the lunch recess on the 15th we will have the actual jump roping event where all of the children participate in jumping. Any parents that are willing to help on that day are welcome. Thanks for your support!
The donations for the American Heart Association are due back by Thursday, March 15th. |
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After School Care
|  After School Care Bills are in your yellow envelopes and are due on the 15th!
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JSerra Information Night
|  Prospective Students and Their Parents
Please Join the JSerra Lions'
Information Night and Campus Tour
Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6:30-8:00pm
JSerra Library-Academic Side of Campus
Have your questions answered about JSerra's:
College Preparatory Curriculum
Pre-Medical Professional Magnet Program
Business Magnet Program
Online Classes
Focus on Technology in Education
Exceptional Music and Fine Arts Program
Trinity League Athletics
World-Class Academic and Athletic Campuses
Outstanding Extracurricular Programs
26351 Junipero Serra Road * San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 493-9307, extension 2 * Fax: (949) 493-9308
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ICE CREAM!!!
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Remember to bring your dollar on Friday to buyan 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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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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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
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Newsletter Submissions:
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If you have information for the newsletter, please send your written information as you would like to see it published to news@olfschool.net Your item will be reviewed/approved by the principal & included in the newsletter. Please do NOT send items to the school office or staff! To guarantee inclusion, items are due by the Tuesday for Thursday publication.
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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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