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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 083012 |
Vol I, Issue 2 |
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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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Our OLF Family is strong and our faith is even stronger!
When we pray together as a school family, we are united in our commitment to God and to providing the best Catholic education for our children. Parents and family members are always welcome to join us at Friday School Masses and prayer services. We look forward to seeing you weekly at our School Mass and at Sunday Mass with your children! | |
School Mass & Blessing of the School
- All Parents and OLF Families are invited to join us in prayer!
- Students always wear full formal school uniform when we go to Mass! No PE uniforms in church please! Bring your PE uniform in a separate sports bag and change during morning recess
- 8:00 a.m. Please arrive on time at your classroom! Attendance is taken by your teacher!
- No morning assembly on "School Mass" days!
- 8:10 a.m. Practice of liturgical music in church Grades 1-8 go to prepare for Mass by singing with their "buddies"
- 8:30 a.m. School Mass & Blessing of Faculty
- 9:15 a.m. Procession to school & Blessing of the students & school
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September 3
No school
Labor Day
September 5
Mandatory Parent Orientation Night
6:00 p.m.
Begins with a parent assembly in McGowan Hall
Formal introduction of new Pastor and Parochial Vicar
Introduction of Student Council, Consultative Board, Parents of Fatima (PoF), faculty and staff
At approximately 7:45 p.m. grade-level meetings continue in the individual classrooms
September 7
8:30 a.m. Mass
School Pictures
Full formal school uniform
for all students
September 15
International Coastal Clean-up
Ambassadors join this worldwide event and participate in the beach clean-up at San Clemente
September 22
School Picnic @ Camp Pendleton
Our traditional school picnic is an event you don't want to miss! Bring the entire family for food, fun and games!
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Be informed! Be engaged!
Dear parents and OLF Families,
This Wednesday is our Parent Orientation Night, also known as Back-to-School Night. It is very important that you attend this evening session, as it provides you with detailed information about your child's education. Ideally, both parents attend, particularly when there are multiple students in the family.
We are providing you with details about classroom management, common core standards, faith formation, discipline and enrichment opportunties, so that you will be able to support your child and his/her teacher as a true partner in education. You are considered the "primary educator", as you are providing love, guidance and support for your child to grow and develop into a faith-filled Catholic, life-long learner, effective communicator and globally responsible citizen.
Please make every effort in attending this important evening! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Blessings,
Beate Nguyen, M.A.Ed
Principal | |
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Child care reservations for Wednesday | |
Our Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting is intended for parents/guardians. We are asking that you please make arrangements for child care at home, as we are not able to accomodate all children for the evening.
We are offering child care for up to 35 students on Wednesday night. The cost is $5.- per child and is provided on a first-come first-serve basis. Dinner is not included.
You must email your reservation to Mrs. Rodgriguez, Assistant Vice Principal, at jrodriguez@olfschool.net on a first-come first-serve basis to secure your place for child care. The deadline is no later than noon on Tuesday, September 4th. Once the first 35 children have been accepted for supervision, we can not take any additional children. Thank you for understanding. |
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YELLOW ENVELOPES |
PLEASE CHECK YOUR OLDEST CHILD'S BACKPACK! IN IT YOU SHOULD FIND A LARGE YELLOW ENVELOPE WITH YOUR FAMILY'S NAME ON IT! THE YELLOW ENVELOPE GOES OUT WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION! PLEASE EMPTY IT OUT AND RETURN IT THE NEXT DAY TO YOUR TEACHER!
PLEASE NOTE:
- THE SCHOOL CAN NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION UNLESS YOUR FAMILY RETURNS THE YELLOW ENVELOPE TO THE TEACHER ON FRIDAY!
- A $5.- PROCESSING FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR REPLACEMENT ENVELOPES!
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR OLDERST CHILD UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE "FAMILY MESSENGER" WITH THE YELLOW ENVELOPE!
IN THIS WEEK'S ENVELOPE:
- INVITATION FOR TO OUR SCHOOL MASS
- LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PICTURE ORDER FORMS (PLEASE RETURN WITH YOUR CHILD ON PICTURE DAY!)
- CHOICELUNCH BROCHURE
- SEPTEMBER CALENDAR HARD COPY
- PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT FLYER
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BAKE SALE FOR LILY! | |
Please mark your calendar for Friday, September 7th.
PoF will be holding a bake sale for Lily Neeham!
More details are forthcoming! |
Continued prayers for Lily Needham...
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We all continue to pray for Lily Needham, our 4th Grader who continues to recover slowly. To obtain factual journal information on her progress, please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/lilyneedham
Please pray for Lily! |
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S.O.A.R. to begin in October |
Many of you have asked about S.O.A.R., the after school support provided by Mrs. Susan Mekrut. All of us value S.O.A.R. as an essential part of our learning support provided at OLF. As in previous years, we do not anticipate S.O.A.R. to start until October 8th, which is after the students complete their ITBS testing. Currently, S.O.A.R. and OLF are working on meeting all new requirements in order to provide this service and comply with the Diocese. |
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RESERVED PARKING SPOTS! | |
There are two parking spots on the side of the church that are reserved! Please do not park there, as this is an auction privilege for which a school family has paid their support at the OLF Auction. Thank you for your cooperation! |
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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At OLF we take great care and pride in providing the safest environment possible for every child, employee, parent and guest! Therefore, the training for Safe Environment and fingerprinting for all volunteers are requirements that are non-negotiable.
 Please ensure that as a parent, guardian and family volunteer you are prepared for a great school year by complying with safe environment and fingerprinting requirements. Unless the documentation for both is on file with the school and Diocese of Orange, we at OLF are unable to accommodate your request for active volunteer involvement with children and youth on campus, in the classroom, on the field or during school field trips and community events. We appreciate your cooperation and support! Thank you for your commitment to keeping our children safe! |
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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