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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 100412
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Vol I, Issue 7
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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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Investing with pride....
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
One of our responsibilities as a learning community is to care for, maintain and improve our school facilities and beautiful campus environment. As stewards of the school, we tend not to think about the cost and effort that is involved in this task. School improvements often go unnoticed, but every small or large improvement adds to the sum of "OLF pride!"
Over the past weeks, the following "touches" have improved the aesthetic look and use of our school building and were made in addition to the school's indoor classroom technology upgrades:
  
the new outdoor sun cover for the lunch area replaces the previous cover that was damaged by high windsthe new sun umbrellas for the Grotto replace the broken ones that had served our students well the new carpet in the faculty lounge to replaces the damaged one from last school year  
our new traffic cones for safety eliminate the "construction look" that was lingeringthe Class of 2012 delivered a new American flag as promised during graduation last summerBryson and the Schnarr Family donated the new California flagAida helped construct a cart for the traffic poles and tailored safety ropes for easier traffic set-up and clean-up
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- Shortly, I will begin meeting with various committees including the Secret Garden Angels, Facilities Committee and other Campus Angels to continue our work in these areas.
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- As parents, you can help by reminding our children to appreciate the time, effort, money and resources that are being invested to provide for their learning environment! We are truly blessed!
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- Also, imagine what we can accomplish when we meet our budgetary needs through 100% family participation in the Annual Giving Campaign! Imagine the possibilities and soar like a falcon!
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- Blessing,
- Beate Nguyen, M.A.Ed
- Principal
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MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
October 2012
 FAM Food Collection every Spirit Tuesday! 
Tuesday, October 9
Wear your Spirit shirt and jeans, but don't forget to bring your non-perishable foods for FAM!
Wednesday, October 10
Photo Retakes
Full Formal Uniform
Thursday, October 11
World Sight Day!
Eye wear collection begins
Friday, October 12
Early Bird AGC deadline!
Tuesday, October 16
World Food Day
Wear your Spirit shirt and jeans, but don't forget to bring your non-perishable foods for FAM!
FAM Food Collection
every Spirit Tuesday!
Wednesday, October 17
Parent Meeting is a prayer evening with a Candlelight Rosary Procession
Thursday, October 18
Great California Shake-Out
Sunday, October 21
HUNGER WALK @ SC
Monday, October 22
Red Ribbon Week
Parade @ SC
Wear your Spirit Shirt & jeans!
Tuesday, October 23
Minimum Day
Wednesday, October 24
United Nations Day
Tuesday, October 30
Minimum Day
Parent Conferences 1-5:30 p.m.
Wear your Spirit shirt and jeans, but don't forget to bring your non-perishable foods for FAM!
FAM Food Collection
every Spirit Tuesday!
Wednesday, October 31
Happy Halloween
Early Dismissal @ 2p.m.
Parade & Fun!
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S.O.A.R. begins October 8, 2012
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| ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN 2012 | 
Please encourage each other to participate in the Annual Giving Campaign! In just one the past week we increased participation from 25% to 30%! To-date we have 30% of our families participating! Our goal is to have 100% support, regardless of the size of your gift! No gift is too small! If you have any questions, please contact Linda Gould Alves. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 12! EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST IS OCTOBER 19! |
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Parent Conferences and Student-Led Reviews
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Please note the following important dates (*changed from the preliminary yearly calendar)
October 5 Last day to sign-up for conferences
October 29 No parent conferences*
October 30 Minimum Day - dismissal at 12 noon* Conferences 1-5:30 p.m.
October 31 Early dismissal at 2 p.m. - Halloween
November 1 Minimum Day - dismissal at 12 noon* Conferences 1-7:00 p.m.
November 2 No school - Faculty In-Service
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World Site Day - Thursday, October 11th
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OCTOBER 11 is WORLD SIGHT DAY!
Our Ambassadors are once again collecting used and new eye wear to be donated to those who can not see without glasses!
Last year's Ambassador action produced 467 pairs of used glasses with the help of the school and parishioners! Items will be delivered to Lenscrafters who refurbish the collected items for "One Sight". Then our collected eye wear goes to patients in their global clinics.  |
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Spirit T-Shirts
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We will be making one more order for Spirit T-shirts, but need to have a minimum order of 25 shirts. Parents, we love to have you wear our OLF Spirit shirts when you volunteer, at special events and Ambassador functions. You may also order an extra shirt for your child. Cost is $15 each. There are several extras in the office which are for sale. We have 3 youth small, 3 youth large, 2 adult small, 3 adult large, and 2 adult Xlarge. If you would like to order another shirt, please fill out the form in the clinic and leave it with your check in the box marked "T-Shirt order forms". Go Falcon Moms and Falcon Dads!
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Picture Make-up and Retakes - Wednesday, October 10th
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
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YEARBOOK
MAKE-UP PICTURES & RETAKES
OCTOBER 10
Category 1: MISSED 1st PICTURE DAY/MAKE-UP PICTURE 
All students who missed the first picture day must take their photo this time!
- Send your child ready to take a retake on October 10th!
- Full formal school uniform includes the sweater or cardigan!
- If your child has allergies to wool, please contact the principal
- Use the enclosed form to order now!
Category 2: UNHAPPY WITH RESULTS/RETAKE
If you purchased a packet and did not like what you received:
- Return the entire packet of pictures on retake day
- Send your child ready to take another picture or "retake" on October 10th!
- Full formal school uniform includes the sweater or cardigan!
- If your child has allergies to wool, please contact the principal
- You do not have to pay again if you return the packet
Category 3: CHANGED YOUR MIND
If you did NOT purchase a packet and changed your mind, but did not like the proof you received, then you can request a retake
- Send your child ready to take a retake on October 10th!
- Full formal school uniform includes the sweater or cardigan!
- If your child has allergies to wool, please contact the principal
- Use the enclosed form to order now!
Category 4: INCOMPLETE FULL FORMAL UNIFORM & YEARBOOK COMPOSITE
- Check your proof or look at the student ID card
- If your child was photographed without the sweater or cardigan, please ask your child to "retake" in full formal school uniform!
- Full formal school uniform includes the sweater or cardigan!
- If your child has allergies to wool, please contact the principal
- These pictures are for office use only and are taken at the request of the principal!
- Thank you for cooperating and making our yearbook, our school and your class composite look sharp and uniform!
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Halloween Parade
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Wednesday, October 31
A fun-filled day for everyone!
On Wednesday, October 31st we have an early dismissal day at 2 p.m.! This year we will not be having the Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot. Most parents weren't happy with all of the candy that was being accumulated, ....and we listened! Therefore, our Student Council has decided that we will be having a costume parade instead with fun, games and activities throughout the day!
Please read this carefully, so that your child can enjoy this special day!
Students, teachers and parents are allowed to come in costumes. Costumes need to be in-line with our Catholic values and be appropriate for school-aged children! No masks! No props! No painted faces! No spaghetti straps! No clothing shorter than 4 inches above the knee! No scary costumes! Clothing must be comfortable and able to be worn during the entire school day.
- Pictures with your "Halloween Buddies"
- Costume parade and competition
- "Most inspiring", "funniest" & "home-made original"
- Pumpkin carving competition and exhibit!
- "Classic", "spooky", "funniest", "artistic"
- $1 to enter (proceeds for Student Council funds)
- Games and fun at lunch time!
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Mark your November calendar!
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November 9th School Mass and Veteran's Day celebration at OLF
November 16th School Mass and Special Persons Day celebration!
November 30th Christmas Joy Luncheon and Boutique
Further details are forthcoming!
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Annual Christmas Joy Luncheon & Boutique
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Mark your calendar:
On November 30, our Parents of Fatima volunteers will be holding the Annual Advent Ladies' Luncheon. This year it is called "Joy of Christmas Luncheon & Boutique". The event will be held at McGowan Hall.
Support our school:
If you are a parent or alumni parent of OLF and would like to support the school by participating in the boutique with your
home business
, please contact Mary Martin at
themartins6@cox.net
by October 19, 2012. There are specific requirements, such as seller's permit and sales tax documentation for example. We look forward to a very delightful day!
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Pray for Lilly Needham
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We all continue to pray for Lily Needham! Our 4th Grader continues to recover slowly. To obtain factual journal information on her progress, please visit:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lilyneedham
The origami garlands were presented to the Needham Family to hang in Lilly's room. The school also met the orangutan, who will hold Lilly's spot in class until her return to school. The orangutan will wear a backpack so that anyone can place special messages in the backpack which will be delivered to Lilly.
 
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TEAM LILY
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"Team Lily" is supporting the Needham's and our Lily by wearing the "Team Lily T-shirt!" If you would like to get one, please see below! Order deadline is October 19th!
OLF students will be allowed to wear this t-shirt on the 1st Tuesday of every month!
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Box Tops Collection
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Throughout the school year, please remember to clip and save Box Tops for Education as well as Labels for Education.
Each Box Top has a value of $0.10 and with each Box Top collected we earn money for Our Lady of Fatima Parish School. Box Tops and Labels for Education are available on 100's of participating products so remember to look for them before you recycle, then clip and save! Please ask your family and friends to save Box Tops and Labels for Education as well - the more we save, the more we earn! You may turn them in to the clinic.
We also need your old ink and toner cartridges. Cartridges For Kids is another program that earns money for our school. Those may be brought to the clinic as well.
Please try to get the Box Tops turned in ASAP as there is a Nov. 1st deadline for submitting.
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Target Red Cards
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TARGET RED CARDS Our school receives checks from Target's Take Charge of Education program which equal 1% of purchases made by REDcard users. You can support our school through Target by signing up for the REDcard program in one of three ways: visit https://www-secure.target.com/redcard/tcoe/home , stop by the REDcard kiosk in your favorite Target store, or by calling 800-316-6142. Many of you have been shopping at our new Target store. Make your purchases count by designating our school with your REDcard! |
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SCHOOL ACTIVITY PHOTOS WANTED!
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 Our young Yearbook Committee made up of 8th Graders who chose this as their elective, would like you to assist in submitting your pictures to Principal Nguyen and Mrs. Fries, our 6th Grade teacher. Please do not email, but put pictures on a flash drive! Thank you! |
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Football and Volleyball Schedules
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The Falcon Football and Volleyball schedules are now posted on the school's website. Click here to go directly to the schedule. Please come support the OLF teams. |
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Mathtastic Motivation
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 We are introducing a new program designed to build your child's interest and skill level in mathematics. Mathtastic Motivation's offers our students additional opportunities to succeed in a challenging subject. The focus is to inspire students and instill in them a great love for math. The program will provide enthusiasm for math, encouraging students to build skills and to expand their knowledge. Mathtastic Motivation develops an appreciation for mathematics and divergent thinking, which lasts a lifetime.
The program is open to all students in grades MAP-8th. It will be held each Wednesday during lunch recess in the third grade classroom. If you would like your child to participate in this exciting math program, please complete the registration form which you can obtain from Mrs. Rodriguez. Space is limited, so sign up now!
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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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