Oct 28, 2015
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NEW Attendance Hot Line: 424-327-9650
Please call when your child is going to be absent.
 Up-Coming Dates
This Week (and Next) at AMS 
No Wednesday Envelopes this Week! 
Thurs, Oct 29 - Make up Picture Day
Fri, Oct 30 - Halloween Parade (see School Speak for more info)
Thurs, Nov 5 - Spirit Day! Wear any AMS spirit shirt!  
Mon, Nov 9 - 15 - Johnny Rockets Fundraiser (All week!)   
Wed, Nov 11 - Veterans Day (No School)
 
$5 Lunch this Friday at the Gym - see you there!  
  
Calendar These Dates
Next Spirit Day  - Fri, Nov 20
Next School Mass -  Fri, Nov 20 
End of First Trimester - Fri, Nov 20
Thanksgiving Break- Nov 23 - 27
Photo Make-up Day TOMORROW!
For those who were absent on Picture Day, are not satisfied with the original picture taken or for those students or teachers who are new to the school, we are having Picture Make-up Day on 10/29/15
If you are having your picture re-taken, please remember to bring back the original picture package that you received! Please include a note telling what you did not like about the original photo and what you would like us to do differently for the retake. See the flyer that came in your Wednesday envelope for more information.
Spirit Wear for Sale this Friday! 
Have you bought your student a Spirit Wear shirt yet?
We will be selling on Friday morning before, during and after the Halloween Parade. Table will be by the field.New Spirit Wear for adults too!  Please bring your check book. Please stop by the table and buy your teacher or coach a shirt.  We will be selling on Friday morning before, during and after the Halloween Parade. Table will be by the field. Thank you!
 
Questions? contact Shelley Ramirez, 310-944-4235 
Fair Toys Wanted!  
Adorable but unwanted Fair Toys (stuffed animals, balls, swords, etc. in good condition) are being collected for the O'Donnell Hall Christmas Project. 
Drop them off at the Barrera Home (1418 2nd Street, Manhattan Beach) and just leave at the front door any time.
 
Please don't bring the inflatables or dishes. Any cute fair toys that you think another child might enjoy and that you want to clear your house of are welcome! 
Our Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 
Did you have some pictures of the first months of school? Use this link to upload them for the Yearbook! And keep them coming all year long! 
Thank you.
Sharon Suarez 
Fundraisers
The November AMS Dine out is at Johnny Rockets!
Help raise funds for our school and have some fun too!
15% of all sales will benefit AMS. Show this flyer to your server.
Located at: 1550 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach  
 

Xmas Family photo fundraiser every weekend in November.  Beach & Park settings available. $20 sitting fee. AMS get $15 for every family + 10% on orders. You get a FREE 5x7.
Book appointment www.treasuredmomentsphotography.com 310.540-7123 or call Shelley from APMA with questions.
 Sports
Girls Volleyball
Varsity: Congratulations for winning the Marlborough Tournament on Sat., The team is advancing to playoffs starting Sat. Oct. 31st. Times TBA
JV: Congratulations on a great season.
6th: Teams advanced to play offs
5th: Teams advanced to play offs
4th: Fri. Oct. 30th Blue Team (1:30) vs St. Jerome @ St. Jerome, White Team (2:20) vs Notre Dame @ St. Jerome
 
Flag Football
Varsity: Sat. Oct. 31st (10am) Home vs St. Anthony Padua, Sun. Nov. 1st (4pm) Home vs City Charter, Wed. Nov. 4th (3:30) Home vs St. Anastasia
JV: Sat. Oct. 31st (9am) Home vs Nativity
6th: Fri. Oct. 30th (4pm) Home vs St. Anastasia, Sat. Oct. 31st (1pm) Home vs Holy Trinity 
5th: Fri. Oct. 30th  #2 (3pm) Home vs Visitation
4th: Sun. Nov. 1st (2pm) Home vs St. Anastasia
 
Cross Country
Wed. Nov. 11th Championship CYO Meet at Hollydale Regional Park in South Gate
 
Girls Varsity JV Basketball (7th and 8th grade)
Tryouts: Nov. 9th and 10th from 3-5pm
 
Boys Varsity JV Basketball (7th and 8th grade)
Pre-tryout workout Mon. Wed. Nov. 16th and 18th 3-4:30
Tryouts: Nov. 30th and Dec. 2nd 3-5pm
 
Go Mustangs
Lou Ann Selsky
Parish & Community
"Peace on Earth" by John August Swanson 
American Martyrs Catholic Community is honored to host renowned local artist, John August Swanson. Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8 in the Saint Kateri Room.
Don't miss this inspirational collection of celebrated art pieces as well as his latest stunning additions! Admission is free All are welcome.
Friday: Preview and Reception 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM


STEM Saturday at the Library 
Once a month the Manhattan Beach Public Library hosts a STEM Saturday.  It's free and geared towards students in grades 2 - 8.   The sessions are on the 2nd Saturday each month.  See facebook for more information   The remaining session is on Dec 12 (Building Blocks with Richard Woloski).  The 2016 sessions have not yet been posted.

Students need to pre-register and space is limited. 
36th Annual Public Library Bookmark Contest! 
Calling all reading artists!
This year's theme is Ticket to Adventure!
Create your bookmark design about books or reading in COLOR.
Categories are:
       Kindergarten - Grade 2
       Grades 3 - 5
       Grades 6 - 8
Please follow this link to review contest guidelines and print the entry form (We also have some printed out in the school office).
All submissions must be turned into your County Library by Oct 31, 2015.
GOOD LUCK!!!
St. James' Harvest Festival Oct 30, 31 & Nov 1
St James is sending out a special invitation to AMS to attend their Harvest Festival at the end of the month. They have many special events planned for families especially on Halloween night. For ticket sales and more information see this flyer.   
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