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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 121312
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Vol I, Issue 17
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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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Welcome Bishop Kevin Vann! | |
Dear Parents and OLF Families,
This week was filled with excitement and lots of prayers! We are living the Year of Faith as a school, parish and community! First, our new Bishop Kevin Vann was installed and many Catholics expressed anticipation and hope, while they thanked Bishop Brown for his many years of service!
OLF was well represented at the celebration in a number of ways:
- Lt. Col. Matthew Ganley & Mrs. Alex Ganley represented our military families in the diocese
- Sofia and Dominic were chosen to represent Catholic elementary students in diocese
 - Father Mike Hanifin attended with hundreds of other pastors and priests
- Father William was part of the Bishop's Installation Committee
- Our faculty and OLF families attended
 Second, our parish celebrated the Patroness of the Diocese and of the Americas. Our church was filled with little chidren and parents at 5 a.m. praising the Virgen de Guadalupe with Maņanitas.
Third, our Eighth Graders attended a special Mass at SMCHS, where they prayed on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Blessings,
Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed
Principal
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December 14
Confessions for Grades 3-8
December 16
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 18
FAM Food Drive & Delivery!
Ambassador Project
Caroling@ City Hall
(NEW! RESCHEDULED!)
4th & 5th grades Christmas
December 18
Consultative Bd Mtg. @ 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec.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 After School Care!
December 23
4th Sunday of Advent
December 24 & 25
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Vacation
December 22 January 6, 2013
January 7, 2013
School Resumes
January 11, 2013
Casino Night Pre-sale ends!
AGC Principal's Challenge due!
January 12, 2013
Beautification Day
January 13 - 19, 2013
Vocations Wek
January 25, 2013
IN-N-OUT BURGER EVENT
& Auction Gathering Party @ Dodd's Residence
January 26, 2013
High School Entrance Exam
& Science Fair Judging
January 27, 2013
OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Catholic Schools Week Begins! |
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| Christmas Story | |
 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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Christmas Program Information |
Please check with your teacher on your child's participation and preparations for the Christmas program! YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED SUGGESTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COSTUMES!
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Principal's Challenge! |
 Our AGC needs a little boost! ...Here is the Principal's Challenge!
The top classroom that comes closest to 100% family participation by January 11, 2013 will receive a free dress pass during Catholic Schools Week! Please remember to make your pledge or donation a.s.a.p.! Our goal remains 100% participation! |
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CALLING ALL AMBASSADORS! | |
 Our parish needs our help again during the holidays! Last year our Ambassadors did a great job in supporting our parishioners and OLF families by welcoming everyone to the Lord's house for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Christmas Eve Masses: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m.
Christmas Day Masses: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. (Span.)
If your child wishes to help as Greeter or Usher for the Christmas Eve and Day Masses, please contact Joe Margraf jmargraf@ford.com
During this Year of Faith, our children can live their faith and demonstrate their knowledge by bringing the message of "all are welcome" out to our parishioners and the community...and what better way than to lead at a young age!
Please know that signing up is a commitment that needs to be honored. Timely arrival, a big smile and courtesy are part of our OLF Ambassador trademarks! Looking forward to seeing you all at Mass on Sunday and on Holy Days!
Mrs. Nguyen |
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Christmas Toy Drive |
 FINAL DAYS FOR TOY DRIVE! Our OLF Ambassadors' toy drive is coming to an end this Tuesday! The annual toy drive helps children in our community! The Giving Tree is placed in the front lobby of the school office!
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. Please pick up a gift tag or more to guide your giving to those in need! Thank you for your kindness! |
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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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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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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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MARDI GRAS CASINO NIGHT |
 Mardi Gras Casino Night 2013*
Save the date! Saturday, February 9, 2013
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. @ McGowan Hall
Ideal for your spouse and you to meet up with your fellow friends and other parishioners! A fun-filled, social evening! Celebrate Mardi Gras in style! Pre-sale tickets are $35.-/per person if purchased by January 11, 2013. $45.-/per person thereafter. Includes admission, hors d'oeuvres, no-value chips and one raffle ticket! Must be 21 years of age to attend. ID required. *Meets/exceeds permit requirements on file at school office. Tickets Reservations @ School Office (949) 492-7320 or email event chairperson stefbates@cox.net
Please order your tickets NOW!
DISCOUNTED PRE-SALE IF YOU PURCHASE BEFORE 01/11/13!
Additional ticket order forms available at school clinic! |
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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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MOVIE TICKETS ARE HERE! |
If you have ordered Krikorian and Regal tickets, your tickets have arrived! Please pick them up from Mrs. Clark at the school office! Thank you! |
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WARM GREETINGS! |
 ...Taking care of our Lily! ...Now she's "bundled up" for colder weather! ....Nice pants! We're also keeping Lily in the warmth of our hearts with our prayers!
WE LOVE YOU LILY! |
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AUCTION UPDATE |
It's the Wild, Wild West! Giddy Up!
Saturday, April 27th, 2013 is Our Lady of Fatima Parish School's Annual Gala. This is a time honored tradition that you do not want to miss.
In anticipation of the largest event of the year, we are looking for new items to be donated to our event. Please consider re-gifting those unwanted or unused Christmas gifts and gift cards to the auction committee...Or if you are out buying that last Christmas gift, consider buying an extra to donate to the auction committee...We would most certainly appreciate any and all new donations!
OUR GATHERING PARTY IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013! Further details will follow regarding this fun event at the Dodd's Residence!
Please contact Claudine Schulte @ 949-370-5713 or cschulte@express.com on how you can assist with this important fundraiser! |
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PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS |
The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach is holding a casting call for the 2013 Pageant of the Masters. Casting calls are held at the Irvine Bowl Park (650 Laguna Canyon Road) in Laguna Beach during the following hours: Sat., January 5th from 7pm - 9pm, Sunday, January 6th from 2pm - 5pm, and Thursday, January 10th from 7pm - 9pm. No theater experience is necessary. Please ask for a flyer in the clinic for more information. |
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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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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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