This Week (and Next) at AMS
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NO WEDNESDAY ENVELOPES GOING HOME TODAY
Christmas Concerts (7:00PM in the Gym)
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-Tonight! Wed, Dec 9 - Grades 1,6-8
-Thurs, Dec 17 - Grades 2-5
Pick-up your Wreaths Tomorrow! Thurs, Dec 10 (1:30 to 4:00PM) in the Church parking lot.
Red or Green Add-On Day (or Both!) - Dec 18
Christmas Break - Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 3
$5 Lunch this Friday at the Gym - see you there!
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American Martyrs/Kindergarten Information Meeting
- Wed, Jan 6 at 7PM in ODH
AMPA Dinner Dance - Sat, Jan 9 (see below for more info)
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Have You Donated to the 2015 AMS Annual Giving Campaign??
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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.
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Be Sure to Sign your Students' Report Cards!
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 Your student's first trimester Report Card is now available on SchoolSpeak. Look in the Announcements when you scroll down to your student's Homeroom section on the site. You will be able to view the Report Card on the site and also have the option to save it as a PDF and/or print it.
Note: Report Cards are configured to be printed on US Legal sized paper (8.5 x 14) There is also a small "Sign" button on the bottom of the Report Card screen.
All parents must click the "Sign" button to confirm receipt and viewing of their student's Report Card. Please do so by the end of school hours Friday, December 11.
It is also HIGHLY recommended that parents of Junior High students (6th, 7th & 8th) save these report cards for reference during the High School Application process. |
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Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences - LAST CALL!
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The Lower School Parent/Teacher Conferences are taking place on Jan 13, 14 and 15. Scheduling Request forms can be found on SchoolSpeak in the "Announcements" section of your student's homepage/grade. Please fill out this form to aid us in scheduling you and your student's teacher. At the end of the form you will press the submit button and it will say "Your response has been recorded." If you have more than one Lower School student in your family, you will be given the opportunity to start another form.
A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH STUDENT. Families with more than one Lower School student will get adjacent conference times. We will do our best to honor your time requests.
Due to the rapidly approaching holidays, WE NEED TO HAVE YOUR RESPONSE BY FRI, DEC 11, 2015. This form is for grades Pony through 4th grade ONLY.
If you have any questions, please call or email Dawn Cooper or call 424-327-9562.
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Altar Server Training: Mandatory General Parent Meeting
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MANDATORY GENERAL PARENT MEETING & SIGN-UP for NEW ALTAR SERVERS 
Wednesday - January 6, 2016
7:00 pm in the CHURCH
PARENTS: Is your 5th grade or older child interested in participating as an Altar Server at American Martyrs Church?
There will be a meeting for parents of future Altar Servers to provide information regarding training requirements, training dates and sign-ups. Training sessions are scheduled throughout the Winter and Spring of 2015.
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Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... for Scrip!
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 Parents -
Look for an email from the Scrip Office with your Year-to-Date Scrip Statement - remember that Christmas is a huge buying opportunity! Here is the Order Form of items we have in stock, plus there are lots of items that can be special ordered for stores across the country (Bloomingdale's, Dillards, Lord & Taylor, etc) and lots of regional restaurants - check out the list at ShopwithScrip.com - then you can order the cards online or just send us an email and we will have it in the Scrip Office in a few days. Some items you can even order online and e-Gift!
Don't forget that American Martyrs Gift Scrip makes a wonderful thank you gift for most everyone - you purchase it here at the office and the recipient comes in and redeems the scrip for anything we have in stock! Teachers, friends, kids, teens - we have something for everyone.
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AMS Uniforms for American Girls Dolls
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 In search of a special gift for your daughter, niece, or granddaughter? American Martyrs School uniforms are now available in doll size! Creatively handmade from re-purposed uniform fabric, the set includes a jumper or a skirt with blouse and matching headband for $40. Fits any 18" doll (such as American Girl). Supply is limited and they are available for sale at AMS library.
All profits benefit our library!
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 Now that the colder weather has arrived, please make sure your children are checking the lost and found for their missing items. Also, please be advised that lunch boxes/bags left behind will be disposed of at the end of each week to avoid any critters they may attract. So make sure you are keeping track of your stuff! |
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Our Yearbook Needs Your Photos!
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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 |
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AMPA Parent Party - Save the Date!
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LIVE BAND
Jan 9th 6:30Pm till ... ?
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:
Note: Katy will throw a "sugardayne" cookie party for the GRADE who has the most parents attend the party.
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Bowling:
Congratulations CYO Champs!
Thank you for coming out to the CYO Bowling Tournament in Downey. The kids did great!
AMS won First place overall scores for Boys-A division (7th and 8th grade)!
AMS won First place overall scores for Girls-A division (7th and 8th grade)!
AMS won First place overall scores for Boys-B division (6th grade and under)!
Lydia Zino - First place individual Girls A division
Lexi Marasco - Third place individual Girls A division
Nora McGinity and Molly Cipari tied for 4th place individual Girls A-division
Jack Lulich won First place Boys individual A division
Aidan Reesing won 2nd place Boys individual A division
Timmy Dobbins won 2nd place Boys individual B division
Joe Padden won 3rd place Boys individual B division
Girls Basketball
Varsity: St. Jerome Tournament Dec. 10-12th. Tues. Dec. 15th Home (3:45) vs St. Lawrence Martyr, Wed. Dec. 16th @ St. John Fisher (4pm)
JV: Thurs. Dec. 10th Home (3:45) vs St. Catherine
6th: Practice on Mondays.
5th: Practice on Fridays.
Boys Basketball
Varsity: St. Jerome Tournament Dec. 12-15th
JV: Practice Mon/Wed
6th: First practice Thursday Dec. 10th 3:15-4:30
5th: Practice on Fridays
See you Friday for Hot Lunch at the Gym
Go Mustangs
Lou Ann Selsky
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Christmas Sing-A-Long in the Church
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American Martyrs Preschool Open House
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Where: The Preschool yard and classrooms  When: Sat, Jan 16th - 10AM to 12PM, come by anytime during these hours.
Who: Parents of children who will be turning 3 by Dec 2, 2016
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Women's Cornerstone Retreat
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 When: January 29th & 30th, 2016 Registration Period: Registration will be open 12/5-12/16/15. Registration Options: - Register online via a link at www.americanmartyrs.com - Register in person after all Masses, Dec 5-6,2015 Brochures with Registration Applications will be available in the Parish Office, Church Vestibule, and after Masses on December 5th & 6th, 2015. |
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Stewardship
As each one has received a gift,
use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace"
1 Pt 4:10
We ask ALL parishioners to make or renew their commitments each year. During this year's renewal, as we place special emphasis on giving of our Treasure or Tithing, we should also keep in mind the need we have to give of our Time in prayer and Talents in ministry. Fill out a commitment card in the church vestibule, or online here.
Thank you for your support and commitments to our parish community.
-- Members of the Stewardship Commission
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