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Newsletter - April 19, 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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Surfboards as learning tools?
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
Our nurturing learning environment is a "nest" for innovation and technology by young OLF Falcons. When you ask our junior high student Katharina Shultz how she applies her acquired 21st Century skills, she will point to a surfboard! A surfboard? What does a surfboard have to do with learning in the classroom you ask?
Over the past year, our students in Mrs. Iyer's science class have researched and synthesized scientific information they had gathered and tested. Within a beach community like San Clemente, it is no surprise that Katharina had decided to test buoyancy and performance of various surfboards to demonstrate all that she has learned so far at OLF:
- scientific research
- model replica
- critical thinking
- verbal and written communication of content
- planning and organization of resources
- application of the scientific method
- effective analysis to minimize costs of testing
- visual communication of results
The long list of applied skills our young scientist used in one assignment is as large as all the content lessons that were integrated. Katharina was courageous and confident that her product testing had value to the rest of the world, and presented her findings at the OC Science Fair.
She was right "on target" with the quality of her research and the interest of others in her work, and was recognized with an Honorable Mention for her "product testing" she had contributed to the local and global surfing communities. Congratulations to our young scientist and product tester!
Blessings,
Mrs. Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed.,
Principal
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 19
Assembly @ 2 p.m
for MAP "BUGZ"
April 20
Jr. H.S. Luau Dance
@ Mission
April 21
OLF Booth @
Earth Day in San Clemente
 April 22 EARTH DAY
April 23
First Communion Mtg #3
(Gr 2 & up) @ 7 p.m.
April 24
Spirit shirt & jeans
AGC Lunch @11 a.m.
Noon Dismissal
April 25
World Religions Field Trip for Gr.7th/8th Kindergarten 101 @ 5 pm
(new families only)
April 26
Service Hour Task Force Meeting 2 p.m.
Class of 2012
Graduation Meeting @ 6 p.m.
April 27
Arbor Day
Tree planting
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REGISTRATION
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***Completion of Registration***
Wednesday, May 2nd from 8-10 a.m.
and noon to 6:00 p.m. ONLY
Packets for completion of registration will be sent home with next week's newsletter. Instructions are included. Please make arrangements to come to Completion of Registration either between 8-10 or 12-6 that day or have someone bring your materials.
***Scholarships for 2012-2013***
For those who have applied for financial aid next year...thank you for getting your information into F.A.S.T so that a recommendation could be made. We hope to be able to tell you what scholarship amounts have been awarded by the time of Completion of Registration. Thank you for your patience.
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SERVICE HOUR TASK FORCE
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Our students are doing a great job with service hours! We are very grateful for all they do! Because we care, we want to make ensure that service learning is something all students can participate in and that the learning experience is maximized.Therefore, we are forming a Service Hour Task Force. Interested parents who want to serve on this Task Force should contact Mrs. Nguyen at bnguyen@olfschool.net by Wednesday, April 25th.
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EARTH DAY 2012
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JOIN OUR OLF AMBASSADORS AND THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE AS THEY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH BOOTHS, GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SAN CLEMENTE PIER! IT'S FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! JOIN IN FROM 10 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M....
OUR STUDENTS ARE ENGAGING OTHER KIDS TO LEARN ABOUT THE EARTH AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR STEWARDSHIP BY PLAYING GAMES! FACE PAINTING PROVIDED BY ART MOMS!
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Early Bird Round Up Luncheon
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To celebrate our yearly Annual Giving Campaign, we'd like to invite those families who contributed to AGC with a special Round Up Luncheon with their children.
Please join us on
Tuesday, April 24th ~ 11:00am -12 noon .
All students will be accompanied by teachers! Please remind your teacher, if your child has any allergies.... Parents who participated in the AGC are cordially invited to join their child and be recognized for their effort of AGC participation and their generosity!
Thank you for making your donation to the Annual Giving Campaign! Any questions, please contact Sandy or Sue Gibbs suzig@cox.net 949-283-5986 |
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ARBOR DAY 2012
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GOLF TOURNAMENT 2012
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CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE GOLF REGISTRATION FORM |
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PAL TRACK MEET
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The PAL track meet is going to be held on
Saturday, May 19th for grades 1 through 4, and on Sunday, May 20th, for grades 5 through 8. The forms will be handed out to the students this Thursday, April 19th, and are due back to Mr. Lenahan by Tuesday, April 24th, with a check made out to OLF for $10.
The OLF team will be coached by Mr. and Mrs. Egbert.
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Margaritaville 2012
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If you weren't able to buy a ticket to this fun ladies night at the Auction, now is the time. You will find an order form in today's yellow folder. Ladies only! Saturday, May 5th at the home of Sue Gibbs.
$59 buys you great Mexican food, super dance music played by DJ Todd (The same DJ as last year!!), a tasty margarita and a night out with the gals from OLF!
This is a 15 year tradition! Don't miss out on the fun! For more information, please contact Sue Gibbs suzig@cox.net or 283-5986. |
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JSerra Information Night
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Prospective Students and Their Parents
Please Join the JSerra Lions'
Information Night and Campus Tour
Thursday, April 19th, 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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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!
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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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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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