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2012 - 2013 School Year Falcon News 122712
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Vol I, Issue 19
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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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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Dear Parents and OLF Families,
We Wish You
And Your Family
A Very
Happy New Year
Filled with God's Love!
Poinsettia by Bryson 4th Grade
Blessings,
Beate Nguyen, M.A. Ed
Principal
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January 7, 2013
School Resumes
January 11, 2013
Casino Night Presale ends!
AGC Principal's
Challenge due!
January 12, 2013
Beautification Day
Volunteers needed
January 13 - 19, 2013
Vocations Week
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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OPEN HOUSE 2013
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Our Open House is scheduled for Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please help us advertise this event and share the opportunity with your friends and family members who may be interested in coming to our wonderful school for 2013-14! The event includes:
- Sunday Mass @ 9 a.m.
- Guest Hospitality 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Student Ambassadors
- Campus tours in English, Spanish & Mandarin
- 2013 OLF Science Fair in McGowan Hall
- Applications for 2013-14
- Scholarship Information
- Opportunity to meet faculty, staff & principal
- Information on Common Core, technology, curricular and extra-curricular activities, field trips, athletics, world languages, performing and visual arts
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SCHOOL ACTIVITY PHOTOS WANTED!
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Please assist us by submitting your pictures from the Christmas program to the yearbook staff, Mrs. Nguyen and Mrs. Fries! Flash drive or CD preferred!
Thank you!
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THANK YOU, AMBASSADORS!
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 Throughout the past trimesters and the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas we've had a number of students and parents assist with the delivery of food items and toys for FAM. Thank you, Ambassadors for working together with those who need our support! Your generosity and big hearts are appreciated! A special thank you goes to our drivers, Mrs. Bissontz, Mrs. Tanner and Mr. Schwart! |
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Principal's Challenge!
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 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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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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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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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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