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Newsletter - March 15, 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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Discovery of "unfamiliar sounds"
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
Last Friday, you could hear small clapping hands and snapping fingers throughout our new McGowan Hall. All students, teachers and parents were treated to a professional performance by the Alley Cats, an a cappella quartet that has been playing together for decades. This musical journey, in collaboration with the OC Performing Arts Center, took students back to the 50's, 60's and all the way to the present.
The Alley Cats brought both amusement and music theory to the afternoon assembly. The entire hall was filled with happy sounds and the musical experience tested the building's acoustics to its full potential. Many children were able to ask questions about the quartet, their commitment to keeping this musical genre alive. The artists' rendition of the Doo-wop's vocal harmony with many vocal parts demonstrated to students that with neither high tech-equipment nor instruments, one can produce extraordinary music. Our performing arts program is moving forward, even when it takes us "back in time!"
Blessings,
Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed.,
Principal
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upcoming events
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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
St. Patrick's Day
E- WASTE RECYCLING EVENT AT OLF
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
BRING YOUR ELECTRONIC WASTE AND DISPOSE OF IT PROPERLY! Monday, March 19 LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR THE AUCTION!!
Tuesday, March 20
FAM food drive & Jeans
2:00 p.m. dismissal
Wednesday, March 21
Anti-bullying Assembly (K-2) 9:00 a.m.
Kindergarten 101
introduction for interested families
Parent Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 22
Water Safety Assembly
(K-6th)
4th Grade Pilgrim Trip
Friday, March 23
School Mass
8:30 a.m.
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REPORT CARDS - TRIMESTER II
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD'S YELLOW ENVELOPE FOR CURRENT REPORT CARDS!
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RSVPs for the Auction
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RSVP!!! Parents, PLEASE let us know if you are attending the auction on March 31st. Your $200 Parents of Fatima fee paid with registration last year gives you two free tickets!! We would love to see you there. As of 3/14 only the following families have responded. We're hoping everyone will come, but please let us know if you CANNOT attend.
Current responses (yes or no):Donovan Barnes, Williams (James & Boo), Carpino (Fraser), Burror, Manalo, Townley, Dodd, McDermott, Copua, Fort Family, Senske, Marquez, Rodriguez, Velasquez, R. Williams, Feldmann, DaCunha, Carpino/Fraser, Bronzi ,Travers, Vallone, Lustado, Carrion, Bobo, Dolan, Schnarr Wallace, Gibbs, Reeves, Lautsc,h Swenson, Moran, Solis, Norton, Hansen, Hall, Loyer, Granite, Pecorella, Russell, Smith, Wade, Briles, Egbert, Isaksen, T. Taylor, Family Studenka, Ochoa, Goodreau, Shultz, C. Taylor, Wilkinson, Tourtelot, Kelly, Donnelly, M. Crilly, Scanlon Family Levinson, Von Urff, Olmos, Nicholson, Lawrence, Vissman, Platt, Tanner, Halas, Baptista, Kitts, McDonough, K. Williams, Valdez, Schulte, Clark, Nguyen.
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Thank you!
|  A very big THANK YOU to our 2nd trimester traffic control volunteers,
Celia Fort, Kathleen Robison and Dee Ochoa.
You certainly got more than you bargained for this time!!
Thank you so much for your willingness and determination to continue with your new job description after the yellow posts were installed.
You are great examples of our OLF team spirit!!! |
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SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET
|  There will be a practice held on Monday, March 19th, right after school until 3:45,
for all students signed up for the track meet at San Clemente High School, on Saturday, March 24th.
Steve and April Egbert, our OLF Coaches, will be holding the practice.
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Jump Rope For Heart
|  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! |
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EVERY POUND OF E-WASTE = $$$ FOR OUR SCHOOL!
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F.A.M. TUESDAYS
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EVERY Tuesday during Lent will be a "Spirit Day with F.A.M.!"
Wear your spirit shirt and jeans and "do good!"
F.A.M. wish list for Lent:
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Diapers large 5 & above
Baby Wipes
Toothbrushes
Pasta sauce
Individual juice servings (No bulk juices)
Canned Foods & Dry Goods
Thank you so very much!
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St Patrick's Day Dinner
|  ♣ ♣ ♣ Knights of Columbus ♣ ♣ ♣
annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner
- Mark your calendars for March 17th 5:30 -10:00.
- With your newsletter today is a flyer with additional information.
- Tickets are available in the clinic:
- adults $16
- children $7 (6-12)
- 5 and under free.
- Family max is $50.
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ICE CREAM!!!
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Remember to bring your dollar on Friday to buyan Ice Cream treat after lunch!!
All proceeds go to help our 8th graders get to Washington, D.C. in the spring.
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S.O.A.R
(Study, Organize, Achieve and be Ready)
4 Academic Success!
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR CHILD JOINING S.O.A.R, RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!!
***THE S.O.A.R PROGRAM RUNS THROUGH APRIL AND IS RESERVED IN 3 WEEK SESSIONS. PAYMENT IS NOT DUE UNTIL THE FIRST DAY OF THE RESERVED SESSION.
S.O.A.R. is an after school program that provides students 3rd through 8th grade with time, place, and an academic coach to help build skills in time-management, organization, test preparation and creating good habits with individualized academic assistance as needed.
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Click HERE for S.O.A.R flier!
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SCRIP = $$@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
Stefbates@cox.net. |
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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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