This Week (and Next) at AMS
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- This Fri, Sept 4- 8AM School Mass
- Happy Labor Day! No School Mon, Sept 7
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Back to School Nights - 7PM to 9PM, meet in O'Donnell Hall (ODH) before going to classrooms
Grades 1-4 Wed, Sept 9
Grades 5-8 Thurs, Sept 10
$5 Friday Lunch at the Gym! BBQ Hamburger or Hot Dog, plus chips and a drink!
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Picture Day - Thurs, Sept 17 (looking for volunteers!)
Home Masses (6PM to 10PM)
Fri, Sept 11 - Pony
Fri, Sept 18 - Kinder, 4th and 7th
Fri, Sept 25 - 1st, 5th and 8th
Fri, Oct 2 - 2nd, 3rd and 5th
Outdoor Mass on Sat, Sept 12th at 5PM.
Parish Fair
October 17-18
Pastor's Holiday on Mon, Oct 19. No School!
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Emergency Contact/Medical Form (AKA The Goldenrod!)
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Emergency Contact and Medical Forms are now available on School Speak. This form gathers medical background, medical insurance information and emergency contact numbers.
This information, formerly gathered on the goldenrod cards, may now be updated on School Speak. Please log in to School Speak, access your student's profile(s), and update the information. Be sure to complete all boxes and information accurately. It is crucial that American Martyrs have this accurate information as soon as possible. We will be printing classroom sets of this information on Tuesday, September 8.
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Everyone's Favorite AMPA Fall Fundraiser!
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Get excited and Happy! It's Catalog Time!
Please look for your Genevieve's, Mixed Bag Designs, Otis Spunkmeyer & Cards for a Cause catalogs in today's Wednesday envelope! Instructions for ordering and a listing of prizes are also included! Start shopping and selling ASAP! Pledge to sell at least 10 items and your school children receive Happy Monster key chains at a morning assemb ly! Send your pledge to the link below.
Orders are due September 30th. Don't forget: AMS receives 40 to 50% profit from your purchases.
Thanks a Minion!
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Parish Fair Live Auction Items
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 The school year might have just started, but planning for this fall's Parish Fair Live Auction has begun. Our goal is to create amazing, one-of-a-kind, never-seen-before experiences that you and your friends will be so awed with that you can't wait to bid against each other for them. But, guess what? We will do all the work to coordinate these extraordinary experiences, but we NEED your help in securing the right pieces of the puzzle.
Do you have connections/access to, or do you have a friend or colleague who does,
or would you want to help fund any of these fun items...
* A venue for an exclusive party or concert
* Seats on a private airplane or airplane tickets
* Airline miles or hotel rewards or better yet, simply a stay at a fabulous hotel
* Limo, luxury car or bus or any form of extraordinary transportation
* A boat or yacht for an overnight adventure
* An amazing home, maybe in a fabulous city or an exotic faraway place
you are able to share for a long weekend or a week or even two
* Tickets to a Broadway play, filming of a TV show or access to the set of
a new blockbuster movie
* Tickets, boxes or VIP experiences at top entertainment or sports venues
* A winery, distillery or craft brewery - better yet, all of the above
* A meet and greet with a friend who just happens to be a professional
athlete, famous actor or a professional musician (or even a fabulous band)
Our goal is to make this year's Parish Fair Live Auction the best one yet. If you can help make any of these ideas a reality, or have other creative items or ideas to contribute, please let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Graduation Trip to Washington, DC
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There will be an informational meeting about the Eighth Grade Graduation Trip in 8B on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 pm .
We currently have five students attending the trip next June but would happily like to see more students join us. The meeting on 9/22 will cover information about cost, attractions and transportation arrangements. Hope you will join us.
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High School Night - Tues, Sept 29
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Eighth graders and their parents are invited to attend High School Night on Tuesday, September 29. See this flyer for a list of schools that will be attending.
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Mock Trial Meeting - Thurs, Sept 10
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 Seventh and Eighth Graders interested in this year's Mock Trial team should attend a informational team meeting during lunch on Thurs, Sept 10 in classroom 8B
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An Evening with Wendy Mogel- Oct 6
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Please join us on Tues, Oct 6 at 7 pm in O'Donnell Hall for an evening with Wendy Mogel. We invite you to join us in reading her works.
-Blessings of a Skinned Knee is recommended reading for parents of TK-4th graders.
-Upper School parents are invited to read Blessing of a B-.
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Picture Day - Thurs, Sept 17
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We will be using the same photographer this year, Pictures With Class, and will be relying on the use of on-line ordering ONLY.  We will be sending home this information form next week. Want to Volunteer to help? We need several parents to help bring the children down to the school hall and make sure they are all looking good. Please contact Katie Majcher if interested.
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Mustang Players Returns! (Our after-school drama program)
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Mrs. Laniosz and Mrs. Halushka are excited to announce the return of the Mustang Playe  rs. This popular after-school program helps students become more confident, enhances teamwork abilities and uncovers talents as we work towards our final musical production. For more information and registration see this form. |
The Scrip Office is back to school year hours:
Mon-Thurs, 7:45am-3:45pm | Friday, 7:45am - 1:00pm
Sunday, 7:45am-11:30am | Closed on Saturday
NEW TO SCRIP?
If you are new to Scrip now is the time to visit the Parish Welcome Center (across the street from the church) and see what this Fundraising program is all about. As a school family you have a $200 Scrip commitment - start now and you can easily meet that commitment (and earn Tuition Credit - ask us how)
BUYOUTS
The Buyout Option allows families to fulfill their scrip commitment by writing a check to AMPA. If you choose to opt out of purchasing scrip then your buyout payment is:
$200 - if received by October 1
$225 - if received by December 1
$250 - if received by March 15
$275 - after March 15.
We encourage families to participate in scrip because Scrip supports our local businesses and they support us. But we will also take your buyout check.
RALPHS
It's time for the annual RE-REGISTRATION of your Ralphs card.
All Ralphs contributions to our scrip program ended on August 31. The new term begins on September 1. All members who are currently enrolled in their program must re-register for the new term at www.ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at the register - get a copy of this scanbar letter at the Scrip Office. See specific instructions here.
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All Athletes and Parents need to read the NEW Athletic Handbook posted on School Speak. (Look on the left side for "Quick Links" and click on "Athletic Programs Documents"
You will also find forms that need to be turned in:
- Permission Form
- Transportation Form
- Parents Code of Conduct (in Athletic Handbook)
- Student Athlete's Code of Conduct (in Athletic Handbook)
Girls Volleyball
Varsity: AMS Tournament Sat. Sept. 26th all day
JV Volleyball: AMS Tournament Sat. Sept. 26th all day
6th Volleyball: TBA
5th Volleyball: First practice Friday Sept. 4th 1-3pm
4th Volleyball: First practice Friday Sept. 11th 1-3pm
Flag Football
Varsity: Bosco Tournament Sept. 12th & 13th, Holy Trinity Sept. 19th & 20th
JV: Practice Tues./Thurs.
6th: First Practice Thurs. Sept. 3rd 3-5pm
5th: TBA
4th: First Practice Thurs. Sept. 3rd 3-5pm
Cross Country
Coaches: Connie Mata and Kelly Odello
Practices TBA
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American Martyrs Outdoor Mass
Join us for the Outdoor Mass!
Saturday, September 12
5:00pm Mass on St. Elizabeth Field
Bring your beach chairs and blankets (and sunglasses/hats)
There will be a seating section for Seniors and others with Special Needs.
Stay for Dinner on the Blacktop after Mass.
There will be food to purchase (from Britt's BBQ) or "Bring Your Own" Food & Drink
Adults ($10) Chicken, Pulled Pork, Brisket or Hot Link Sandwich or Rib Meal or Veggie Meal -- comes with side and a drink
Kids ($6): Hot Dog, Hamburger or Chicken Nuggets -- comes with chips and a drink
For those needing assistance, there will be Shuttle Service between the O'Donnell parking lot and the field.
Park and then meet in front of O'Donnell Hall.
Catch up with your friends, Connect with some new ones.
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