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Newsletter - March 22, 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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World Water Day 2012
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
Today, March 22, we observed World Water Day, a global awareness day for one of our most valuable resources. The morning started our with an assembly that demonstrated to every student how 11% of our world's population does not have access to clean drinking water. "If the student population of OLF represents the world population, nearly all of Mrs. Levinson's 1st graders would be affected." This was an eye-opening statistic to many in the audience, who soon realized that every drop of water is precious!
 
During the afternoon, students in MAP - 3rd Grade were were treated to a water safety assembly in the form of a puppet show. Grades 5 and 6 addressed the same subject matter in a game show format. The "AquaSafe" Assembly was sponsored by the California Department of Boating and Waterways, and informed the students about safety issues while having fun in the water.
Finally, our 4th graders used the opportunity to connect their history lesson on the "Pilgrim" ship with the experience on the seashore at Dana Point!
  World Water Day 2012 was a great example on how we can connect current events and authentic application of knowledge to increase the learning experience for every child at OLF. Blessings, Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed., Principal |
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upcoming events
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Thursday, March 22
Water Safety Assembly
(K-6th)
4th Grade Pilgrim Trip
Friday, March 23
School Mass
8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 27 CSM Meeting
7:00 a.m.
FAM food drive & Jeans
**NOON dismissal**
School Mass
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 31
Springtime in Paris
Auction Dinner 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 4th Spanish Information Night for
parents interested in enrolling their children
Thursday, April 5th
Noon Dismissal
After-School Care
available until 6 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Passion Play presented by our 5th Grade
Friday, April 6th
EASTER VACATION BEGINS
Monday, April 16th
School resumes
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AUCTION UPDATE
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Oh La La...
March 31st is nearly here!
RSVP's
If you have not already turned in your RSVP, please do so immediately. Final headcount is due to the base and bakery. In addition, if you have already RSVP'd, thank you and please plan on attending, as we have factored all returned cards into our overall headcount numbers, and we would love to have you there!The seating chart will be finalized this weekend.
Heartfelt and Classroom Baskets
Be on the lookout for your child/ren's heartfelt and classroom baskets. The creativity and beauty of these time honored gifts and baskets are amazing. Special thanks to the Room Angels and Boo Williams for coordinating these lovely donations with our dear parents and families. Grab a basket representing Italy, France, Ireland and more...or be the highest bidder for your child's heartfelt gift - those items are priceless!
Auction Flower Arrangements
The lovely arrangements, created by Beach Cities Florist, and the talented and amazing Lisa Lawrence, will be available for sale at the auction for $40.00. You may pre-purchase in advance, by emailingClaudine Schulte @ cschulte@express.com. These gorgeous arrangements sit in a lovely clay pot with a Parisian flair - one that you can use to re-pot a plant or other arrangement.Thank you Lisa and Beach Cities Florist!
Dancing
Don't forget to put your dance shoes on...we have a stellar DJ who will be rocking the house! Hope to see you on the dance floor.
Margaritaville
Tickets for this time honored tradition will be available for purchase at the auction. Tickets are $59.00 and include, dinner, drinks and dancing!This year's event is hosted by Sue Gibbs, and will be at her residence on Saturday, May 5th - Cinco De Mayo! Don't miss the fun!
Auction Check-In, Reception and Dinner
Check-In and Silent Auction begins at 5pm sharp. As a reminder, all items must be removed from the base the evening of the auction. The Alves Family have graciously donated the wine for our cocktail reception. The Dodd Family have graciously donated the wine for our dinner and dessert!Thank you Alves and Dodd Families!
New Email Address
Claudine Schulte has a new work email address and can be reached at cschulte@express.com or her personal email address of peyton_places@yahoo.com.
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F.A.M. TUESDAYS
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Thank you so very much!
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HOLY WEEK
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Come and join us during Holy Week
for a spiritual journey with Jesus....
Passion Play
Presented by Grade 5
Thursday, April 5, 2012 11 a.m.
at the Church
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Enrollment 2012-13
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Spanish Information Night for Parents
If your friends are interested in Catholic education for their children, please invite them to this special presentation. We will provide details about the educational programs offered by our parish school.
Wednesday, April 4, 2011
at 7 p.m.
in McGowan Hall
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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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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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