Nov 04, 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 Today! 
-Tomorrow! Thurs, Nov 5 - Spirit Day! Wear any AMS spirit shirt! 
-Sat & Sun, Nov 7 - 8 - Gift Wrap Pick-up after Masses
-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 School Mass -  Fri, Nov 20 
End of First Trimester - Fri, Nov 20
Thanksgiving Break- Nov 23 - 27
Advent Begins - Sun, Nov 29
School Speak Updating! 
Please check/update your School Speak information (addresses, phone numbers and emails!) We would like to update the Family Directory that is posted on School Speak before the Thanksgiving Break.
Thank You!
Have You Donated to the 2015 AMS Annual Giving Campaign??
Our goal this year is 100% participation from all AMS families. Your gift, at whatever level is comfortable for you and your family, will provide immediate, unrestricted support to AMS and help us to contain tuition costs as well as fund strategic initiatives.
AMPA Christmas Wreath Sale!
It is never too early to get in the Christmas spirit!  And, what better way than supporting the Christmas Cheer Wreath Fundraiser?!?
Our fresh 24" wreaths are just $20 and beautiful.  Plus, they are donated (Thank You Defterios Family!) - so 100% of the sales go directly to our school.
Please order your wreaths by Wed, Nov 18 by printing and returning this flyer to the school office.
Pick-up your wreaths on Thurs, Dec 10 and deck the halls!  Thank you!
Gift Wrap Order Distribution THIS Weekend! 
Thanks a minion for your support of the Fall Fundraiser this year! 

Mixed Bag, Genevieve's, and Cards for a Cause orders can be picked up THIS Saturday and Sunday, Nov 7 and  8,   for 1/2 hour after each Mass at the southeast entrance back to the O'Donnell Hall stage.

Otis Spunkmeyer orders can be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 3 to 5 pm in the St. Brigid & St. Brendan room.

Please email Janice Bardeau with any questions.
Spirit Wear for Sale! 
Have you bought your student a Spirit Wear shirt yet?
New Spirit Wear for adults too!  
 
Questions? contact Shelley Ramirez, 310-944-4235 
Our Yearbook Needs Your Photos! 
Did you have some pictures of the Halloween Parade? Teacher Costumes? Use this link to upload them for the Yearbook! And keep them coming all year long! 
Thank you.
Sharon Suarez 
The November AMS Dine out is at Johnny Rockets!
Help raise funds for our school and have some fun too!
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
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: Advances to the Elite 8. Wed. Nov. 4th Home game @ 4:30. Next games Sat. Nov. 7th 4:30 @ Bishop Amat HS, Sundays games @ St. Paul HS ( times TBD)
6th: Advances to the Championship Round Wed. Nov. 4th at St.Anthony (4pm) and (6 or 7pm)
4th: Fri. Nov. 6th (2:20) Blue team vs. St. Monica and (3:10) White team vs St. Sebastian both games at St. Jerome

Flag Football
Varsity: Wed. Nov. 4th Home (3:30) vs St. Anastasia, Varsity team advances to playoffs this weekend.
First Football Playoff game Sunday Nov. 8th 12 noon at Serra high School!
JV: Finished up the season with a 5-4 record. Congratulations!
5th: Fri. Nov. 6th Home (3pm) #1 team vs St. Anastasia
4th: Sat. Nov. 7th Home ( 11am) #2 team vs St. Monica

Cross Country
CYO Championship event Wed. Nov. 11th. Hollydale Regional Park, South Gate

Bowling
CYO Bowling Championship Sunday Dec. 6th. open to 6th-8th grades
This event does not count for the Dawn Cooper Award
Must register by Nov. 20th
The cost is $30 . To register: turn in $30 check (to American Martyrs) with name and grade of participant by Nov. 20th. Registration will not be accepted if incomplete.

Girls Varsity and JV Basketball
Tryouts Mon and Tues. Nov. 9th and 10th 3-5pm

Boys Varsity and JV Basketball
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


American Martyrs Children's Choir Needs You! 
An Invitation for children who enjoy singing:
The American Martyrs Church Children's Choir meets on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the music room above O'Donnell Hall. It is open to students attending any school in grades 4-8. We participate musically about once a month at the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass. No audition is necessary - just a desire to sing with the choir during these Masses. Any questions, please call or email Ellen Steinmetz at 310-372-3412  or Patti Williams at 310-546-4734  
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. 
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