This Week (and Next) at AMS
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Thursday, September 15 - School Picture Day
Friday, September 16 - Home Mass K, 4 & 7
Thursday, September 22 - SLE Presentations at assembly
Thursday, September 22 - Outdoor School Parent Meeting Grade 6 - 7pm
Friday, September 23 - Home Mass 1, 5 & 8
Hot Lunch is Back on Fridays (BBQ hamburger,hot dog or grilled cheese for $5)
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Home Masses (6PM to 10PM)
Fri, September 16 - Kinder, 4th and 7th
Fri, September 23 - 1st, 5th and 8th
Fri, September 30 - 2nd, 3rd and 6th
Tuesday, September 27 - High School Information Night
Parish Fair October 15-16
Pastor's Holiday on Mon, October 17 - No School!
Wed - Fri, October 19 - 21 - Upper School Parent -Teacher Conference
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Picture Day - Tomorrow! Thurs, September 15
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We will be using the same photographer this year,
Pictures With Class and will be relying on the use of online ordering ONLY. (Code #0000418)
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| Star Testing - Parent Report |
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Students completed the first round of STAR testing the first two weeks of school. Pony through Grade 3 students took the Early Literacy test and Grades 2 through 8 took the Reading test and the Math test.
This first testing period establishes a benchmark score for each student. This score will provide teachers with a baseline score in which student progress throughout the year will be measured. This is a starting point for each student.
On September 28th, we will send home for each test the Parent Report. It will provide you with basic information on how your student(s) performed on this benchmark test. A parent's guide to reading the report will be available on SchoolSpeak.
After the next testing period in October, we will send home the Diagnostic Test Report which will give more detailed information on how your student(s) is progressing and the skills that they know or areas that need additional support. We ask that parents wait to see their child's progress after the second testing period before reaching out to teachers. In the meantime, if a teacher identifies an immediate concern they will contact the parents.
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Calling all 5th-8th grade AMS artists! Our extracurricular after school art program facilitated by Jr. High Art Teacher, Mrs. Sekits, is meeting on Thursdays after school the School Hall from 3:15-5:00pm. This is a great opportunity for participants to explore art further and in each student's unique direction. The first Trimester session is open now. There is a $50 fee collected per student at the start of each trimester. Come and enjoy some "Studio" time.
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Mustang Players Returns! (Our after-school drama program)
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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 students' 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 children in grades 1-3. Classes will be held everyTuesday starting September 20 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 November 15th and 16th.
Mustang Players is a serious commitment. Students will be expected to attend every rehearsal and all performances. They will also be responsible for bringing their script to every rehearsal as well as practice singing the songs at home.
If you are interested in becoming a Mustang Player please fill out the attached form , include payment and return to the office NO LATER than Friday, September 16. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE THAT DAY.
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| Used Uniform Sale Thank You |
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A HUGE thank you for everyone that supported our Used Uniform Sale this past weekend. Many of you donated uniforms for the sale and many of you purchased them and LOTS of you did BOTH!
DON'T FORGET YOU CAN PURCHASE UNIFORM ANYTIME OF YEAR AT THE LIBRARY. OUR INVENTORY IS CURRENTLY VERY HIGH FROM ALL YOUR DONATIONS SO IF YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM US IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED!
Next sale planned for early 2017!
Thank you and God bless!! Debbi Drewry and Mrs. Donohoe |
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Sign up for Fair Shifts NOW OPEN!
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 This Year's Parish Fair will be held on October 15 - 16 and we have plenty of fun opportunities for volunteers! Whether you're looking to help set up, man a booth, or work with the auction there is something to suit everyone. As a reminder, each AMS family is required to fulfill two shifts for the Fair. The Parish Fair Volunteer Sign up link will be posted on the AMS website today!
If you have any questions, please contact
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| Parish Fair Live Auction Items |
The school year might have just started, but  planning for this fall's Parish Fair Live Auction has begun. Our goal is to create amazing, one-of-a-kind, never-seen-before experiences that you and your friends will be so awed with that you can't wait to bid against each other for them. But, guess what? We will do all the work to coordinate these extraordinary experiences, but we NEED your help in securing the right pieces of the puzzle.
Do you have connections/access to, or do you have a friend or colleague who does, or would you want to help fund any of these fun items...
* A venue for an exclusive party or concert
* Seats on a private airplane or airplane tickets
* Airline miles or hotel rewards or better yet, simply a stay at a fabulous hotel
* Limo, luxury car or bus or any form of extraordinary transportation
* A boat or yacht for an overnight adventure
* An amazing home, maybe in a fabulous city or an exotic faraway place
you are able to share for a long weekend or a week or even two
* Tickets to a Broadway play, filming of a TV show or access to the set of
a new blockbuster movie
* Tickets, boxes or VIP experiences at top entertainment or sports venues
* A winery, distillery or craft brewery - better yet, all of the above
* A meet and greet with a friend who just happens to be a professional
athlete, famous actor or a professional musician (or even a fabulous band)
Our goal is to make this year's Parish Fair Live Auction the best one yet. If you can help make any of these ideas a reality, or have other creative items or ideas to contribute, please let us know.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Lucky 21 ticket sales will be after all Masses NEXT WEEKEND, September 17-18. You can also buy tickets at the Parish Office or download an Order Form
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| CPK Day for AMS - Thursday, September 29 |
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The Scrip Office is back to school year hours:
Mon-Thurs, 7:45am-3:45pm | Friday, 7:45am - 1:00pm
Sunday, 7:45am-11:30am | Closed on Saturday
NEW TO SCRIP?
If you are new to Scrip now is the time to visit the Parish Welcome Center (across the street from the church) and see what this Fundraising program is all about. As a school family you have a $200 Scrip commitment - start now and you can easily meet that commitment (and earn Tuition Credit - ask us how)
BUYOUTS
The Buyout Option allows families to fulfill their scrip commitment by writing a check to AMPA. If you choose to opt out of purchasing scrip then your buyout payment is:
$200 - if received by October 1
$225 - if received by December 1
$250 - if received by March 15
$275 - after March 15.
We encourage families to participate in scrip because Scrip supports our local businesses and they support us. But we will also take your buyout check.
RALPHS
It's time for the annual RE-REGISTRATION of your Ralphs card.
All Ralphs contributions to our scrip program ended on August 31. The new term begins on September 1. All members who are currently enrolled in their program must re-register for the new term at www.ralphs.com or by using the scanbar letter at the register - get a copy of this scanbar letter at the Scrip Office. See specific instructions here.
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Varsity Football
Varsity Football will participate in the Holy Trinity Jamboree this weekend September 17 & 18 at San Pedro Girls Softball Complex
Saturday play starts at 1:50 - 5pm
Sunday play starts at 12 noon
Go Mustangs
Lou Ann
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Calling All Singers Grades 4-8!
 Did you know American Martyrs has a Children's Choir?
This afterschool program is for children in the community to learn choral music and share their skills with various events throughout the year in the church and in the broader community.
Mrs. Ellen Steinmetz is our choir director, and she is eager to have you join!
American Martyrs Children's Choir Grades 4-8 invited.
Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm in the Music Room by St Kateri Room.
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