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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 120612
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Vol I, Issue 16
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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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Missionary Childhood Association
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
At a recent in-service for our faculty, we listened to a presentation by the Missionary Childhood Association, formerly known as the Holy Childhood Association. The presentation centered around the work of the organization and how we can collaborate with other faith communities globally.
The work of the Missionary Childhood Association has changed lives of children around the world and is impacting local and global communities with a message of Christ's love and hope. Development work and social justice are undergoing a shift of paradigm. No longer are we called to just give to the poor and to prepare handouts.
The work that is being accomplished is a collaborative effort to resolve real life challenges. The missionary workers give time, effort and love, but in return their learn with the recipients to solve the problems together. The matter of human dignity is of utmost importance, as we value each individual the way God intended us to.
Your child has received a coin box to support the Missionary Childhood Association during Advent. Please help support this wonderful organization and their work. Click here for more info on MCA.
Blessings,
Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed
Principal
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Mark your calendar
Click here for
December 9
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 10
MINIMUM DAY!
Dismissal @ 12 noon
NO ASC unless previously signed up in the clinic!!!!
Installation Mass of Bishop Kevin Vann @ UCI
December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Las Mananitas @ 5 a.m.
December 14
Confessions for Grades 3-8
December 16
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 18
(NEW! RESCHEDULED!)
4th & 5th grades Christmas Caroling@ City Hall
December 18
Consultative Bd Mtg.
@ 6 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19
Christmas Play
@ 6 p.m.
(instead of Parent Meeting)
All students participate!
Please check your yellow envelope for more details!
December 21st
DISMISSAL @ 12 noon
NO ASC!
December 23
4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Vacation
December 22 - January 6, 2013
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 A SPECIAL GIFT FROM YOUR CHILD TO YOU!
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
TO OUR SPECTACULAR PERFROMANCE
OF THE
CHRISTMAS STORY
A DRAMATIZATION OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST BASED ON THE SCRIPTURES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012
DOORS OPEN AT 5:15 P.M.
PERFORMANCE BEGINS AT 6 P.M.
IN McGOWAN HALL
Please see the invitation in your yellow envelope!
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Bishop Kevin Vann Installation - Minimum Day!
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Monday, December 10 is now a Minimum Day!
Please check your yellow envelope for additional information about this day!
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Christmas Program Information
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Please check with your teacher on your child's participation and preparations for the Christmas program!
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THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
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Thank you for making the Christmas Joy Luncheon and Boutique a great success! We hope we are not forgetting anyone when we acknowledge:
Kim Frassett, artist/instructor
8th Grade Ambassadors
Inga Pschaidt
Roger Crawford
Grandpa Dodd
Mary Martin
Denise Schnarr
Jen Zoutis
Carol Sheaks
Susan Wallace
Jena Roghair
Jennifer Pecorella
Carol & Jim Halas
Cindy Baasch
Bernadette Barnes
Nancy Coughlin
Boo Williams
Brian Sheaks & Kevin
Bridget Goodreau
Lori Swenson
Mimi Griffin
Margo Gonzales
Tomi Ivie
Annie Inlow
Pesha Barton
Sarducci's Restaurant
Cindy Clark
Kristi Johnson
and everyone who came to help!
Thank your for your team work and support!
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OLF Ornaments for sale!
|  If you would like to purchase additional OLF ornaments, please see our school staff. Each ornament is $10.- |
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Candy Cane Christmas Grams
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Candy Cane Christmas Grams are now on sale! Students can purchase candy grams for their friends, big/little buddies, teachers and family! The cost of each candy gram is $1. Look for the candy gram order forms in your yellow envelope. The deadline to purchase candy grams is December 19th. The Christmas Grams will be delivered on December 21st. Order forms are also available in the clinic. Proceeds to help offset the cost of 6th grade's Outdoor Science Camp.
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Christmas Toy Drive
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 Our OLF Ambassadors are planning the annual toy drive to help children in our community! The Giving Tree is placed in the front lobby of the school office!
Please pick up a gift tag or more to guide your giving to those in need!
Unwrapped gifts are due back under the tree by Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 9:00 a.m. Gifts will be taken to F.A.M. by our ambassadors.
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Mardi Gras Casino Night
|  ** SAVE THE DATE **
Mardi Gras Casino Night benefiting our school February 9th, 2013 6:30 -10 p.m. |
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See's Candies Still for Sale
|  A limited selection of See's Candies will be available for sale in the Prayer Room on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:30pm to 3:30pm until the last box is sold. Available for sale are 1 lb boxes of Nuts & Chews and Assorted Chocolates, Gourmet Lollypops, Jolly Snowman and Mini Fancy boxes. See's Candies make great gifts for a host/hostess, neighbors, family, friends, and co-workers! Proceeds to help offset the cost of 6th grade's Outdoor Science Camp. |
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Children's Christmas Eve Choir
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 Join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve with music!
Children from 4th grade and older are welcomed to rehearse and sing for the Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 24, 2012
Rehearsals follow the 9:00 Mass from 10-10:45 on Sunday Dec 2, 16, and 23rd. We will also have a large rehearsal on Saturday Dec. 22nd in the afternoon.
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SCHOOL ACTIVITY PHOTOS WANTED!
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URGENT! Our first deadline for the yearbook pages is fast approaching and we need your help! Please assist in submitting your pictures to Mrs. Fries, our 6th Grade teacher. Flash drive or CD preferred! Many of you are taking pictures! Please submit them to our Yearbook Team!
Thank you!
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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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