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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 110112
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Vol I, Issue 11
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School |
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Educating students
to become Catholic leaders
of the 21st Century!
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| From goblins to "Saints" | Dear Parents and OLF families,
Over the course of just 24 hours, our children transformed from excited, fun-loving goblins and ghouls to a contemplative crowd of "saints." After attending mass on All Saints Day, the students were treated to a morning assembly with Father William. The topic was "Saints and Heaven". We reflected on the seven new saints who were recently canonized by Pope Benedict:
- Pedro Calungsod from the Philippines
- Kateri Tekakwitha, "little flower of Mohawks
- French Jesuit Jacques Berthieu
- Italian priest Giovanni Battista Piamarta,
- Spanish nun Maria Carmelo Salles y Barangueras
- German laywoman Anna Schaeffer
- Mother Marianne Cope
 When Father asked our students, if they are part of the communion of saints, most were captivated by the presentation and asked intriguing questions such as: "What does heaven look like?", "Why is there Heaven and Hell?"... "Can you bring things with you to Heaven?"
If you have over this long weekend, ask your child what he/she learned today! During this Year of Faith, take some time out of your busy schedule and as a family read about our saints or watch the video of the recent canonization !
 For more information click here!
Blessings, Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed Principal |
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Mark your calendar
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Friday, November 2
NO SCHOOL
Teacher In-Service
Monday, November 5
6th Grade Fundraiser begins for See Candy
also Cookie Dough & Gift Wrap delivered!
Tuesday, November 6
Election Day
Rainy Day Parking!
Bring your child to/from the classroom!
McGowan Hall is a Public Polling Station
from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
EXTRA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Wednesday, November 7
Parent Meeting @6 p.m.
Important information
for all families!
ITBS test scores
& student growth
Friday, November 9
Veterans Day Celebration
8:30 Mass (full formal uniform)
Share the invitation
you received last week
with a veteran and invite them to join us!
Monday, November 12
7th Grade Parent Meeting for DC Trip
Wednesday, November 14
Walk Thru CA 4th Grade
Friday, November 16
Special Persons Day
Customize the yellow invitation
inside last week's yellow envelope and give it/mail it to your special guest!
8:30 Mass (full formal uniform)
November 19-23
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 30
Christmas Joy Luncheon
and Boutique
Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Boutique from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Luncheon with Speaker $25.-
DON'T MISS OUT!
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November 6 - Election Day!!!
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 IMPORTANT!
Election Day
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Due to the public polling station at McGowan Hall, the following applies for Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012:
- Rainy Day parking for all students: Parents physically walk their children to the classroom door in the morning and pick them up from the classroom in the afternoon!
- We are asking for additional parent volunteers*!
Please call us at (949) 492-7320 if you are able to assist!
*All parent volunteers must be fingerprinted and "Safe Environment" trained!
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| PARENT MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY!!! |
 Wednesday, November 7th
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Parent Meeting at McGowan Hall
Topic: ITBS & CoGAT scores & standardized test score trends!*
*This information will be presented only once! Valuable info for all MAP - 8th grade parents |
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Pray for Lilly Needham
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Greetings from all of us to you Lily!
 
We miss you, Lily and we pray for you!
 
Love & hugs from all of us at OLF!
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ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN 2012
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Impressive performance by smallest class in the school!
To date 50% of our families have already participated! Way to go! We are half way there! No gift is too small! Contact Linda.Gould@pimco.com if you have any questions!
All contributors to our Annual Giving Campaign will be recognized at a Thank You event which will be held on May 28th, 2013.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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World Sight Day 2012
|  ONLY 5 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT!!!!! October 11 - November 12 Our Ambassadors are still collecting used and new eye wear to be donated to those who can not see without it! Our collected eye wear goes to patients at clinics around the world. |
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VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION - NOV 9
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You are cordially invited to our
Veterans Day Celebration
Honoring our veterans for their love of country,
willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. in church
Reception with students follows in McGowan Hall 
Please join us as we celebrate our special OLF tradition
and commitment to our military families!
All veterans in our school, parish and community are invited!
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See's Candies Fundraiser
|  Please support our 6th graders as they kickoff their See's Candies fundraiser on Nov 5th! Proceeds will help offset the cost of Science Camp scheduled in May. See's Candies make great gifts for neighbors, friends, family, coworkers, coaches, even your mail carrier! You can guarantee selection by pre-ordering until Nov 16th; candy will be available for pickup on Nov 30th. Order forms will be available in the clinic and are attached below. A limited selection of candy will be available for sale after Nov 30th. Thank you for your support!
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SPECIAL PERSONS DAY - NOVEMBER 16
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Inside your yellow envelope is an invitation for your family's special person! Whether older sibling grandparent from out of town or supportive family friend, your family will be able to decorate the envelope, address it and mail or hand deliver it to the special person! We will enjoy their company for mass and a reception that Friday morning, November 16th!
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Annual Christmas Joy Luncheon & Boutique
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LADIES, MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FOR THIS FABULOUS EVENT!
"Christmas Joy Lunch and Boutique"
November 30, 2012
Mass @ 8:30 a.m.
Boutique from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Luncheon and Speaker at noon - $25.-
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOL'S ART PROGRAM!
THIS IS A "PARENTS OF FATIMA" SPONSORED EVENT!
Please contact MARY MARTIN ASAP at 949-246-2683
Or email at themartins6@cox.net
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Cornelia Connelly High School Open House
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Cornelia Connelly High School is an all girls Catholic High School located in Anaheim. They are having an open house on Nov. 4th from noon until 3:00 pm. Please call 714-776-1717 ext. 221 for more information.
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Collecting Soccer Items for Donation
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 Calling all Falcons....Former OLF student Taylor Isaksen is collecting any unwanted soccer items you may have! She is working with Futbol 4 Dreams as part of her JSerra service hours and needs your HELP! All items will be donated to people who live in emerging economies around the world! We are collecting cleats, balls, socks, shin guards, jerseys, soccer shorts, and ball pumps. If you have any of these items please drop them in the bin labeled FUTBOL 4 DREAMS! Thank You in advance for your support! |
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JSerra Dinner/Concert
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The Choral Department of JSerra Catholic High School is presenting a dinner/concert at McGowan Hall on Friday, Nov. 9th . Doors open at 6, dinner at 6:30 and concert at 7:30. Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per student and $50 per family of four. Please contact Bernadette Barnes at 661-310-8973 or by email at byb92675@gmail.com for more information.
Click here for JSerra Concert Info
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SCHOOL ACTIVITY PHOTOS WANTED!
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Please assist in submitting your pictures to Principal Nguyen and Mrs. Fries, our 6th Grade teacher. Please do not email, but put pictures on a flash drive or CD! Thank you! Many of you who are taking pictures! Please submit them to our Yearbook Team!
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Submitting to the Newsletter
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If you have an announcement for the Thursday newsletter, please email it to news@olfschool.net by Tuesday at midnight. Please include the text and any images/pictures. Thank you.
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Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Mission Statement
Our Lady of Fatima School is a Catholic parish elementary school. Our mission is to nurture individuals to discover their God-given gifts, to encourage them to use these gifts in the service of others and to empower them to be models of integrity and peacemakers who work for justice. We-parents, school staff, and parish community- collaborate in striving for excellence in the education of our children.
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