This Week (and Next) at AMS
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- STAR Testing through Feb 5th. Look in SchoolSpeak for more information.
- Catholic Schools Week continues. Check for further information below.
- Thurs., Feb. 4 - In/Out Lunch for those who have purchased tickets
- Fri, Feb 5 - School Mass 8AM
- Our Annual AMPA Ice Skating Party 2:15 - 5 PM at Toyota Sports Center.
- Sunday, Feb.7th - Pancake Breakfast after the 7:00, 8:00 & 9:30 Masses
- Wed., Feb. 10th - Ash Wednesday -Lent begins for AMS at 9am Mass.
Rain or shine we will have BBQ Lunch at the gym this Friday after school. Last burger lunch before Lent begins. During Lent lunch will be cheese pizza.
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 In preparation for Ash Wednesday, please bring last year's palms to the school office or to the Parish Welcome Center BEFORE Fri, Feb 5th.
FYI - They are burned to create the ashes distributed on Ash Wednesday.
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Mon, Feb 15 - Presidents' Day (No School!)
Sat, Feb 20 - AMS 5K Race Day click here to register
2016 AMS Golf Classic - Monday April 18, 2016
May 13, 14 & 15 - Sophisticated Snoop
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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. We will be publishing the participation levels each week in the Bulletin. As of today, the participation levels are as follows:  Please remember, 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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| 5K Registration & Call For Volunteers |
| Catholic School Week Continues |
Click here for a list of Student Activities including Information and Signup forms for Bingo Night and Ice Skating! Tickets are available at the door.
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SAVE THE DATE...February 16h-23rd Shoe collection
Together with Grades of Green, AMS Jr. High Students will be collecting shoes for "Soles4Souls" for ONE WEEK ONLY! Bring your old (gently used) shoes and help us put shoes on the feet of over 300 million Children around the world who are shoeless. Look for collection bins in the school office, at the AMS 5K and after all Masses February 21-22. Please tie laces together or rubber band to keep shoes in pairs. Thank you!
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AMS Used Uniform Sale - Sunday, February 7th
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Have your students outgrown their school uniforms or need something? Support the school library by purchasing from our Uniform Recycle Program. Volunteers wash, dye, and spruce up used uniforms and resell them at great prices. All the proceeds go to the school library!
Sunday, Feb. 7th after the 7:00, 8:00 and 9:30 Masses in O'Donnal Hall. Bring the family to enjoy pancake breakfast while you shop!
Questions? contact Debbi Drewry.
Thanks in advance for supporting this worthy cause!
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Student Art & Photography Contest
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The Neptunian Woman's Club of Manhattan Beach is sponsoring its 38th Student Art and Photography Contest for grades K-5 (art) and 6-12 (art and photography). Deadline for submission to the school office is February 22, 2016 before 3pm. An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday March 6th, 2016 at 1pm in the Neptunian clubhouse.
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Mustang Players (Session 2)
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An after -school drama program offered to AMS students
We are very excited to announce the return of the Mustang Players. Mrs. Laniosz and Mrs. Halushka will teach this after school program. Mustang Players helps to promote student's confidence, enhances their teamwork abilities and discovers their talents as we work towards our production. The cost of this program is $75.00.
Mustang Players is offered to all children in grades 1-8. Classes will be held every Tuesday starting February 9th at O'Donnell Hall. We will meet at the flagpole immediately following dismissal and walk together to O'Donnell Hall. Classes will go till 4:30 and it is important that your child is picked up from O'Donnell Hall promptly at that time. Our performances are scheduled for May and will not interfere with 1st Communion Practice.
Mustang Players is a serious commitment. Students will be expected to attend every rehearsal and all performances. They will be responsible for bringing their script to every rehearsal as well as practicing the songs at home.
If you are interested in becoming a Mustang Player, please fill out this form include payment and return to the office NO LATER than Friday, February 5th. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE THAT DAY.
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Lenten Schedule
Once again we will be collecting food staples for the pantry at St. Lawrence Brindisi beginning with Mass on Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Wed, 2/10 - 9am Ash Wednesday Mass
Thurs 2/18 8am Mass
Mon, 2/22 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 5th grade
Thurs, 2/25 - 8am Mass (beans)
Mon, 2/29 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 4th grade
Fri, 3/4 - 8am Mass (cereal)
Mon, 3/7 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 4th grade
Thurs, 3/10 - 8am Mass (pasta)
Mon, 3/14 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 5th grade
Thurs, 3/17 - 8am Mass (Mac N Cheese)
Mon, 3/21 (No Stations of the Cross)
Thurs, 3/24 - 8am Mass Holy Thursday Grade 6B
Fri, 3/25 - Good Friday, Way of the Cross presented by the 8th grade. |
We are collecting new stuffed animals for the children residing at The Good Shepherd Center for their Easter baskets. This center serves approximately 1,000 homeless women and children annually, and houses up to 93 women and 45 children each night. Through comprehensive programs, they help homeless women every step of the way, giving them the tools and support they need to achieve self-sufficient lives.
Bring your plush bunnies, ducks, giraffes, etc to the school office before Mon, March 21. Thank you for donating to this worthy cause.
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Our Yearbook Needs Your Photos!
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Do you have pictures we can use for the yearbook? Use this link to upload them for the Yearbook! And keep them coming all year long! Thank you. Sharon Suarez
Yearbook price increasing from $40 to $45 after Friday 2/5/16 |
Track Program
Girls Varsity Soccer Tryouts Friday Feb. 5th and Friday Feb. 12th from 1-3 on the field. 6th-8th graders are eligible to tryout. Girls on the Varsity and JV Basketball team can only tryout when the basketball season is complete. Boys Soccer Tryouts Monday Feb. 22nd and Wednesday Feb. 24th 1-3pm on the field. 6th-8th graders are eligible to tryout. Boys on the Varsity and JV Basketball team can only tryout when the basketball season is complete. Girls Basketball Varsity: Finished 3rd in League play and going to playoffs this weekend (schedule TBA) 6th: Tues. Feb. 9th (6pm) vs Holy Trinity @ St. Anthony 5th: Tues. Feb. 9th (5pm) White vs St. Anastasia @ St. Anthony Boys Basketball Varsity: Mon. Feb. 8th (3:45) @ Holy Trinity Bojdanovich Park, Wed. (4:30) Home vs Harry Bridges JV: Fri. Feb. 5th (3:45) @ Holy Trinity Bogdanovich Park, Mon. Feb. 8th (3:45) Home vs St. Lawrence Martyr , Tues. Feb. 9th (5pm) Home vs Nativity 6th: Thurs. Feb. 4th (7:25) vs St. Anastasia @ St. Anthony, Sat. Feb. 6th (12:20) vs St. Paul @ St. Jerome 5th: Thurs. Feb. 4th (3:45) White vs St. Augustine, (7:25) Blue vs St. Anastasia both games @ St. Anthony
Golf : Please see attached flier for Spring Golf Program at the Lakes.
$5 Lunch at the Gym Friday
Go Mustangs
Lou Ann Selsky
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Circle of Friends invites you to join us on Friday, February 12th at 7pm in the Holy Family House. We are a small community made up of persons with intellectual disability, their family and friends, particularly young friends, who meet regularly in a Christian spirit to share friendship, pray together, sing, play, share a meal, and celebrate life. We look forward to seeing you there.
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