This Week (and Next) at AMS
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Fri, Mar 20 - 2nd Trimester Report Cards go home
Wed, Mar 25 - Walk or Wheel to School/Blessing of the Bikes
Mon, Mar 30 - Bunny Donation Deadline
Special Note: School Re-Registration for next year is due March 31st. More information and forms are available on School Speak.
Re-registration fee is $400 per student
Cheese Pizza for Lunch on Fridays at the Gym during Lent. |
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Palm Sunday - March 29 (featuring the 7th Grade Taiko Drums on the steps before the 9:30 and 5:00 Masses)
Holy Thursday - Apr 2 (Mass with our Regional Bishop, Oscar Solis)
Good Friday - April 3 
Easter Vacation - April 6-10
2015 American Martyrs Golf Tournament - April 20.
Volunteers needed! Contact Catherine Cobb or cell 310-418-1051
Sophisticated Snoop Home Tour - May 15-17
Home Coordinators needed! Call or email Deb Walmer
(310) 376-2318 or (310) 292-1959 (c)
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AMx Videos - What is School Speak?
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Check out our latest Vision update video featuring SchoolSpeak!
Click photo to access video.
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Art Contest Winners Announced!
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Congratulations to all of our talented art students who were honored at the 37th Annual Art & Photography Show on March 8th. These students' artwork were selected to represent American Martyrs in a city-wide contest that included all 9 of the schools in Manhattan Beach.
The following is a list of AMS winners - Grade Level/Place Over-all:
Isabella Molinari - Kindergarten/2nd Place
Sophia Arrigoni - 4th Grade/1st Place
Hanna Douglas - 6th Grade/2nd Place
Karly Condon - 6th Grade/3rd Place
Genny Jackson - 7th Grade/3rd Place
AMS Photography Winners (6th - 8th)
John Revell - 6th Grade/1st Place
Micah Worner - 6th Grade/2nd Place
Chloe Grant - 7th Grade/3rd Place
The following students also received Honorable Mention Ribbons:
Eleanna Defterios, Charlotte Grant, Chloe Grant, Genny Jackson, Julia Keller, Kate Molinari, Kate Morley, Maxwell Pieronek, Eve Prodromides, Alexa Quilliam, Sofiya Ramirez, Carter Revell, John Revell, Josephine Urbon, Hattie Wildes, Clara Wilcox, Vivienne Witek, Micah Worner.
We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! We also want to thank the ladies of the Neptunian Woman's Club for hosting this annual event. See you next year!
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Sophisticated Snoop Home Tour
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Coordinators - Where Are You ?
There's a saying "Third time's the charm" so hopefully when you read my plea for coordinators for the third week in a row, you'll contact me to say "of course I'll be a coordinator" or call me and say 'LMK what's involved and maybe I'll be one".
At this time I only have 9 coordinators and I need 9 more so if you don't want to see a grown lady cry, p l e a s e call, text or email and say "I'm on board" or "tell me more".
Debbie Walmer (310) 292-1959 debwalmer@yahoo.com
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Cheer Squad Uniform Fitting Day!
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Cheer Squad for next year:
Uniform Fitting Day Friday March 27th at 12:45 at the Gym. Everyone MUST pay at the time of fitting. If your daughter is interested please contact Mary Beth Brown . You can check with Mary Beth about some never worn uniforms for sale. It is important that you contact her if you plan on attending, since we need to have your name for the fitting.
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AMPA Board Positions Available
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The American Martyrs Parents Association is seeking candidates for four open AMPA Board positions for the upcoming 2015 - 2016 school year:
President Elect
VP Parent Service Coordinator
VP Fundraising
VP Room Parent Coordinator
Each of these four board positions would fulfill your parent service requirement. Additionally, we have openings for eight Members at Large (MALs). Please see this attached document for additional details on each position. If you are interested, please return the form to Pat Barrera via the Wednesday envelope, the school office or by email
Questions? Email or call Pat Barrera (310) 962-3060.
The deadline for submissions is Thur, March 19.
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April is National Poetry Month! Students are invited to celebrate by entering American Martyrs' First Annual Haiku Contest! The theme is "Celebrating our Community."
Winning entries will be selected throughout April, and everyone who enters is invited to participate in a special poetry "Open Mic Night" at Pages bookstore in downtown Manhattan Beach. Click Here or see the flyer that came home in your Wednesday envelope for more information.
The submission deadline is Fri, Mar 27 at 3pm.
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 We are collecting new stuffed animals for the children residing at The Good Shepard Center for their Easter baskets. This center serves approximately 1,000 homeless women and children annually, and houses up to 93 women and 45 children each night. Through comprehensive programs, they help homeless women every step of the way, giving them the tools and support they need to achieve self-sufficient lives. Bring your plush bunnies, ducks, giraffes, etc to the school office before Mon, March 30. Thank you for donating to this worthy cause. |
Walk/Wheel to School Wednesday, Mar 25
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Calling all students and parents! Please mark your calendars for Wed, March 25 for a very special Blessing of the Bikes ceremony to be performed by Msgr. Barry during the morning assembly. Ride your bikes and scooters to school that morning to take advantage of this special blessing. Parents are encouraged to join their children and ride their bikes and scooters as well! If you are unable to ride, strap on those walking shoes and walk to school
In support of Walk/Wheel to School Wednesday, the class with the most wheelers and walkers with be rewarded with a special Popsicle Party!
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American Martyrs Golf Classic - Mon, April 20
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 All are welcome - parishioners, AMS parents, alumni, and our local community at the historic and beautiful Palos Verdes Golf Club.
Palos Verdes Golf Club is a challenging "hidden gem" overlooking the Santa Monica Bay with ocean views from several holes. Don't miss out, register now for the Golf Classic
This year's event will have more food and beverage on the course and bigger and better raffle prizes, so be prepared for a day of surprises, friendship and fun, and of course Msgr. Barry and Ms. Connelly's helicopter ball drop!
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Now $45... but you can still get one! There are limited quantities. Click on this handy button to purchase your 2014-2015 Yearbooks! |
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Don't Miss "Faith in Action" - Sat, Mar 28
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American Martyrs 3rd Annual Day of Volunteering
See the list of projects and volunteer here.
Habitat for Humanity - Home Restoration (limited to 40) 
Age restriction: 16 and older
Senior Home Visit (limited to 20) All ages welcome!
M.O.M.'s Book Drive for the Literacy Center at St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Hearts for the Hungry at St. Lawrence of Brindisi All ages welcome!
Covenant House
Age restriction: 25 and older can participate. Liability waiver to be signed.
Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup An all-age, family project.
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Lenten Schedule - School Masses & Stations of the Cross
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(For Grades 1-8)
Mon, 3/23 (No Stations of the Cross)
Thurs, 3/26 - 8am Mass
Thurs, 4/2- Holy Thursday 8am Mass
Fri, 4/3 - Good Friday, Way of the Cross (WOTC)
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8:00AM Mass with the Parish Schedule
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Each school day (when we do not have a School Mass) a class from grades 2-8 attends our regularly scheduled 8AM Mass with AMC parishioners. The students meet in their classroom by 7:45 and go up to Church with their teacher at 7:50.
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Thurs, Mar 19
| cancelled | | Thurs, Mar 26 | All | | Fri, Mar 20 | 5C | | Fri, Mar 27 | 3C | | Mon, Mar 23 | 5A | | Mon, Mar 30 | 2A | | Tues, Mar 24 | 3A | | Tues, Mar 31 | 2B | | Wed, Mar 25 | 3B | | Wed, Apr 1 | 2C |
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Schedules are posted on our website.
Softball Wed. March 18th Home game (3:45) vs. Nativity Thurs. March 19th Home game (3:45) SS Peter & Paul Mon. March 23rd Home game (3:45) Mary Star Soccer Boys Fri. March 20th Home game (4pm) vs St. Lawrence Martyr Girls Sun. March 22nd Home game (1pm) vs St. Lawrence Martyr Boys Volleyball Varsity: Wed. March 25th (3:45) @ St. John Fisher JV: Tues. March 24th Home vs St. John Fisher, Wed. March 25th Home (3:45) Home vs. St. James
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Sign ups for the AMS Summer Camp at the Gym (and on the field) are open!
Click this link for more information on the camp and to register!
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Parish Lenten Dinners - Every Friday during Lent. Click here for more information.
See the Parish Bulletin or website for up-coming events and information. Click the Parish Link at the top of this bulletin.
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House of Yahweh Needs Volunteers
Sister Michele needs volunteers for home deliveries, the office (answering phones), thrift shop (working), writing short stories for her newsletter to liven it up, and marketing. She also needs 2 cars donated (will receive full write-off). All volunteer time will be a couple of hours when volunteer is available. Please contact Sister Michele at House of Yahweh at 310-675-1384 for more details.
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