This Week (and Next) at AMS
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Thursday, September 22 - Outdoor School Parent Meeting Grade 6 - 7pm
Friday, September 23 - Home Mass 1, 5 & 8
$5 Friday Lunch at the Gym! BBQ Hamburger or Hot Dog, plus chips and a drink!
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Home Masses (6PM to 10PM)
Friday, September 23 - 1st, 5th and 8th
Friday, September 30 - 2nd, 3rd and 6th
Tuesday, September 27 - High School Information Night 7pm to 8:30pm
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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We have had our second session of Extended Faith Families, when groups gather under the direction of their 8th grade leader to share their faith. Last week, they selected their Patron Saint, who will be their model of living as a disciple of Jesus, and we shared prayers we would like to send to their Saint for their help.
Ask your children who their Patron Saint is, and see if you know their life story.
If you don't, perhaps they can tell you!
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Morning Assembly Protocols
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Parents: For morning assembly, please stand to the sides of the student lines and not behind or among the students. And please remain respectfully silent during the pledge of allegiance, prayer and all announcements. We want to make sure that all (students and adults) can hear the important information for the day.
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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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Parent/Teacher Conferences - Grades 5-8 Only (Oct 19-21)
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Through SchoolSpeak today you will receive the form to sign-up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, via email. If you have more than one student in the Upper School you will be given adjacent times for your conferences. If your student(s) are in Grades 7 or 8 you may ask for a conference with a maximum of 4 teachers. Those of you who have a student(s) in Grades 5 or 6, you will meet with the homeroom teacher. Sra. Usandizaga is setting up her own conferences as it is not possible for her to see all the Upper School families during the Conference dates.
All of the teachers are available to you via email or phone whenever you have any questions.
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Studies show that children that walk to school are more alert and ready to learn! 
Join fellow students on Wednesday, October 5 when American Martyrs will celebrate International Walk to School month and the Walking School Bus' 5TH Birthday!
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Artisan Workshop (Grades 5-8 Only)
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Calling all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
Grade Artists! There is a new after-school program starting up just for you. Come to the informative meeting for artists and parents on
Mon, Oct 5th in the School Hall from 3:00pm-3:30pm
The Artisan workshop will be held Mondays from 3:15pm-5:00pm in the School Hall. Sessions will be lead by 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. Our goal is to foster creativity in all our students.
A $50 fee will be collected at the start of each trimester session. Supplies will be provided.
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Science Fair Information for 7 and 8 Graders
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Some of the 7th and 8th grade students have already begun their science projects for the AMS Science Fair. If your child would like to be eligible for the LA County Science Fair and is using human subjects, vertebrate animals, cell/tissue lines, microbes or hazardous materials in their experiment, he/she must get pre-approval certification. The pre-approval forms are lengthy and must comply with LA County Science Fair safety regulations. The computer form is available on the LA County Science Fair website LA County Science Fair. It must be submitted before the Nov. 14, 2016 deadline. Before your child submits the form, please have him/her show it to one of the science teachers or me to make sure it is accurate.
I'm looking forward to working with our budding scientists.
Science Fair Coordinator
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Annual Public Library Bookmark Contest!
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It's time for the annual Public Library Bookmark Contest!
Calling all reading artists... this year's theme is READ FOR THE FUN OF IT!
Create your bookmark design in COLOR.
Categories are:
- Kindergarten - Grade 2
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grades 6 - 8
Please follow This Link to review contest guidelines and print the entry form.
All submissions must be sent to your County Library or AMS library by October 29, 2016.
GOOD LUCK!!
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Sign up for Fair Shifts NOW!
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This Year's Parish Fair will be held on October 15th and 16th.
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 is posted on the AMS website.
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| Parish Fair Dinner Tickets |
Saturday Night Dinner Tickets
Tickets will be on sale in front of O'Donnell Hall Saturday, October 1, 4:30-6:30 pm Steak or Fish adult dinners are $20/$15 for seniors. Want to come but know you won't eat-purchase a seat at a table for $20. Tickets can be purchased individually or as a table of 10. You MUST know your food order options at the time of purchase. Limit one table per person in line. Check or credit card. |
Get your hands on limited edition Parish Fair merchandise now!
Available for the first time ever, this custom headwear is sure to sell out.
Cap, Trucker Hat, or Visor - $15 each.
Online order and online payment only.
Within 2 days of purchase, items can be picked up from the School Office, in a box labeled Fair Merchandise Order Pick-Up.
You will be emailed when the items have been delivered and are ready for pick up.
ORDER HERE NOW!
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| CPK Day for AMS - Thursday, September 29 |
NEW VENDORS!! American Airlines is back, with an online only ScripNow certificate at 6%. Also available are Delta Airlines at 4% and Southwest Airlines at 4% - also with an online ScripNow certificate. Go to ShopWithScrip.comfor details and to order.
If you are new to Scrip now is the time to visit the Parish Office (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. EVERYONE must re-register their card at www.ralphs.com. See specific instructions here.
Scrip Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs, 7:45am-3:45pm | Friday, 7:45am - 1:00pm Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am | Closed on Saturday
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Flag Football
Varsity: Congratulations for 1st place in the Holy Trinity Tournament. Wed. Sept. 21st (4pm) Home game vs La Tijera, Sun. Sept. 25th (12 noon) Home game vs St. Lawrence Martyr
6th: Fri. Sept. 23rd (3pm) Home game AMS 6th (2) vs AMS 6th, Sat. 24th ((3pm) Home game AMS 6th vs St. Anastasia 5th, Sat. 24th (4pm) Home game AMS 6th (2) vs AMS 5th (2)
5th: Fri. Sept. 23rd (5pm) Home game AMS 5th vs St. John Chrysostom, Sat. Sept. 24th ( 4pm) Home game AMS 5th (2) vs AMS 6th (2)
4th: Sun. Sept. 25th (2pm) Home game AMS (1) vs Notre Dame, Sun. Sept. 25th(3pm) Home game AMS (2) vs St. Dominic Savio
Girls Volleyball
Varsity: Thurs. Sept. 22nd (3:45) Home game vs St. James, Sat. Sept 24th AMS tournament 8am-4pm
JV: Wed. Sept. 21st (3:45) Home game vs St. Margaret Mary, Sat. Sept. 24thAMS tournament 8am-4pm, Mon. Sept. 26th (3:45) Home game vs Holy Trinity
6th: Thurs. Sept. 22nd (4pm) at St. Jerome AMS Blue vs Holy Trinity, (6:30) AMS White vs Notre Dame 6th
5th: Tues. Sept. 20th (3:45) at St. Jerome vs St. Anastasia, Tues. Sept. 27th(3:45) vs Notre Dame 5th
4th: Fri. Sept. 23rd (2:20) AMS White vs St. Paul Apostle White (3:10 AMS Blue vs St. Paul Apostle Green
Golf Tournament: Sunday, Oct. 2nd
CYO Cross Country Meet: Sunday, Oct. 9th
Go Mustangs!!
Mrs Selsky
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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 AM 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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