Nov 10, 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!  
Johnny Rockets Fundraiser (All week!  Nov 9 - 15)   
Tomorrow! Wed, Nov 11 - Veterans Day (No School)   
Mustang Players Performances - Tues, Nov 17, 6:30PM in ODH
(two school performances on Wed, Nov 18 at 9:00AM and 2:10PM) 
Next School Mass -  Fri, Nov 20   
End of First Trimester - Fri, Nov 20 

$5 Lunch this Friday at the Gym - see you there!  
Calendar These Dates
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 23 - 27 (school resumes on Mon, Nov 30)
Advent Begins - Sun, Nov 29
Christmas Concerts (7:00PM in the Gym)
-Wed, Dec 9 - Grades 1,6-8
-Thurs, Dec 17 - Grades 2-5
Christmas Break - Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 3
AMS Family Directory 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 Xmas Wreathsupporting 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!
Advent Candles and Wreaths for Sale!

Advent Begins Sunday, Nov 29th!
Candles ($5.00) and Advent Wreaths ($10.00) are for sale in the SRE office!
 
 
 
Mustang Players Performance
drama masks
The American Martyrs Mustang Players will be performing
Theseus and the Minotaur Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 P.M. at O'Donnell Hall. We will also have two school performances on Wednesday, November 18th at 9:00 A.M. and 2:10 P.M. Everyone is welcome.
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  
Artisan Workshop Opportunity 
Calling all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Artists! There is a new after school program starting up just for you. 
The Artisan workshop will be held on Mondays after school from 3:15pm-5:00pm in the School Hall. Sessions will be lead by our very own artist extraordinaire (and AMS Junior High Art Teacher) Vickie Sekits.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of art mediums and approaches plus have plenty of free "Studio Time" to work on projects of your own choosing and at your own pace.
A $50 fee will be collected at the start of each trimester session.  Supplies will be provided.

This is an incredible opportunity to explore your talent and experiment with new mediums.  
 
Any questions, please ask Mrs. Sekits.
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 
AMPA Parent Party - Save the Date! 
January 9th 6:30Pm till ... ?
LIVE BAND

Lots of food, cosmic beverages and a late night pizza run!!
Tickets $50/each includes 2 free drink vouchers.
For ticket sales or more info:
Please contact your Ultimate Party hostesses:

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
Flag Football
Varsity: Play off Games: Thurs. Nov. 12th (4pm) Home vs Holy Trinity, Sat. Nov. 14th (9am) @ Serra HS, possible game Sun. Nov. 15th (1:15) @ Serra HS
6th: Sat. Nov 14th (12noon) Home vs St. Jerome
5th: Fri. Nov. 13th #2 (4) Home vs St. Paul Apostle, Sat. Nov. 14th #1 (2pm) Home vs Holy Trinity  
4th: Sun. Nov. 15th #1 (12noon) Home vs St. Margaret Mary, #2 (2pm) Home vs St. Dominic Savio 
 
Volleyball
Varsity: Congratulations on a Fabulous Season.
2nd in CYO with a 22-1 record!!!! 
6th: Congratulations on finishing 3rd Place. 
4th: Fri. Nov. 13th (1:30) Blue team vs Visitation and (2:20) Blue team vs Notre Dame both @ St. Jerome, (5:30) White team vs St Catherine @ St. Anthony
 
Girls Basketball
Varsity and JV: First Practice Tues. Nov. 17th 
5th and 6th Grade: names submitted to Athletic Director by Nov. 10th for participation 
 
Boys Basketball
Varsity and JV: Pre tryout workout Mon/Wed Nov 16th & 17th 3-4:30. Tryouts Mon/Wed Nov 30th and Dec 2nd (3:00-5:00pm)
5th and 6th Grade: names submitted to Athletic Director by Nov. 10th for participation 
 
Hot Lunch at the Gym Friday Nov. 13th 

Go Mustangs
Lou Ann Selsky
Parish & Community
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  
Childrens Books Available During Mass 
Faith-based Books for Kids are available in the Brides'/Cry Room of the Church for use both within the Cry Room and in the Church.  Books are to be returned to the cart at the end of Masses.   (Personal family books left in Church by mistake will be held at the Parish Center for 4 weeks.  If unclaimed, they will then be donated to St. Lawrence of Brindisi.)

Book donations are being accepted; please drop them off at the Parish Office.  (Faith-based books are preferred.  Books with other themes will be donated to our sister parish.)   Contact:  Mary Hornickel; 310-466-3820.
MOM's Wine Raffle 
The Mothers Outreach Ministry is having a Wine Raffle to benefit Saint Lawrence of Brindisi's Literacy Center. Ticket Prices are $10 for 1 or 3 for $20. They have created baskets for all different taste buds. See this flyer for more information and to order tickets.
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