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October 8, 2014
Issue 06
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
In the MSJ Dominican Tradition Inside this issue:
Dear OLG Families,
Pope Francis convened an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme, “The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization” taking place October 5‐19, in Rome. A synod is a council of the Church convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. We have been invited to pray for this Synod as well as the upcoming 2015 World Meeting of Families in the Philippines. “May we all, then, pray together so that through these events the Church will undertake a true journey of discernment and adopt the necessary pastoral means to help families face their present challenges with the light and strength that comes from the gospel.” (Pope Francis) Here is a prayer from Pope Francis for us to support this tremendously important synod: Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
in you we contemplate the splendor of true love,
to you we turn with trust.
Calendar – pg 2
Book Fair News – pg 3
Book Fair Volunteer
Form – pg 4
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9
Order Form – pg 5
Book Fair App – pg 6
Bookkeeper’s Corner –
pg 7
Harvest Festival Ticket
order form – pg 8
Holy Family of Nazareth,
grant that our families too
may be places of communion and prayer,
authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches.
Harvest Festival News –
pg 9
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may families never again experience violence, rejection and division:
may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and
healing.
Donation Form – pg 10
Talent Show Form pg 11
Holy Family of Nazareth,
may the Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful
of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God's
plan.
Calling All Alumni – pg
12
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer.
May the Holy Family be your peace and strength. S. Janice Therese, O.P.
1 2 WED‐FRI Oct 8‐10 Noon Dismissal Days
Parent/Teacher Conferences THUR Oct 9 No Chess Club today
dancersDivine 12 – 1:30 (bring your lunch) MON Oct 13 School Holiday
TUE‐FRI & MON Oct 14‐17 & 20 Grade 7 Bake Sale
WED Oct 15 2pm dismissal
Oct 16 – 31 Online Book Fair
SAT ‐ SAT Oct 18 – 25 Book Fair in Library
SUN Oct 19 OLG Family Mass 10:30am
WED Oct 22 2pm dismissal
THUR Oct 23 Mt. Mike’s Fundraiser 3pm to close
SAT Oct 25 10am – 4pm HARVEST FESTIVAL!
MON‐
THUR Oct 27‐30 Red Ribbon Week Activities (more info to follow) WED Oct 29 2pm dismissal
SUN Nov 2 Daylight Savings Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour) MON Nov 3 Photo Re‐take day
MON‐FRI Nov 3‐7 1st Grade Bake Sale
“Let us Pray Together”
Please pray for Lita Sarmiento, grandmother to Amaya (gr 2) and Elijah
(K) Cariaso. Lita is in the hospital after a massive stroke and is also
fighting cancer. May God embrace Lita and her family with love, peace
and healing.
CALLING ALL BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for Book Fair volunteers. If you can help, please fill out & return the
Book Fair Volunteer form included in this week’s bulletin to the school office ASAP, no
later than Wednesday, October 15. Please contact Ms. Colon at tcolon@csdo.org with
any questions regarding the book fair.
Fall 2014 Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the school library October 17-25, 2014. We will
be open before & after the 5pm mass on Saturday, 10/18, before and after the
10:30am Family mass on Sunday 10/19, and during the Harvest Festival. Students will
also have the opportunity to shop during their class library times, at lunch recess, and
after school. We will have plenty of activities that encourage the love of reading. The
fair will also help to raise funds for new books for our school and classroom libraries.
Grades K – 3 will shop at the Book Fair during their library time. Grades 4-8 have
special Recess Shopping Days. Please mark your calendar with your child’s shopping day
so that you have the opportunity to send your child to school with money to purchase a
book. You can also find the shopping dates & times at our book fair homepage:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/ourladyofguadalupe3
Lunch Recess Shopping Schedule
Monday, 10/20/14 = Book Club Members Only
(Kinder will shop during their scheduled library time).
Tuesday, 10/21/14 = Grades 6-8
Wednesday, 10/22/14 = Grades 4 & 5
(2nd Grade will shop during their scheduled library time).
Thursday, 10/23/14 = Grades 6-8
Friday, 10/24/14 = Grades 4 & 5
(1st & 3rd Grades will shop during their scheduled library time).
PRE-ORDER: Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9 FOR ONLY $8.99 (Plus 9% Tax)
Our Scholastic Book Fair is offering a paperback edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 9:
The Long Haul for a special price. To order your copy, please complete the Pre-Order
Form included in this week’s bulletin (see next page) and send the pre-order form in
with a check or cash for the total amount. PLEASE INCLUDE TAX. All books that have
been pre-ordered will be shipped to school starting November 4, 2014. Please contact
Ms. Colon with any questions.
3 Dear Parents and Families,
Family volunteers make our Book Fairs so succesful. If you can volunteer, please fill out and return this form to the
school office no later than Wednesday, 10/15. Please contact Ms. Colon at tcolon@csdo.org or Mrs. Higares at
ghigares@csdo.org with any questions concerning the Book Fair. Please check out the Book Fair homepage and the
online book fair at: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/ourladyofguadalupe3
Fall Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up
Please complete and return to the school office as soon as possible, no later than Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Volunteer Name:
Student’s Name & Grade:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Please circle below the days & times that you are available to volunteer
Friday, 10/17:
8:00-10:00AM (SET UP)
10:15AM-3:00PM (STUDENT PREVIEWS)
Saturday, 10/18:
4:00-6:30PM (BEFORE & AFTER MASS SALES)
Sunday, 10/19:
9:30AM-12:30PM (BEFORE & AFTER MASS SALES)
Monday, 10/20:
2:00-2:45PM (KINDER SALES)
2:45-4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)
Tuesday, 10/21:
12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:45–4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)
11:00-11:45AM (2nd GRADE SALES)
Wednesday, 10/22:
12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:00-6:00PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)
Please specify exact times if you cannot stay for the full 4 hours Thursday, 10/23:
12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
2:45–4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)
Friday, 10/24:
12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)
1:15-2:00PM (1st GRADE SALES)
2:00-2:45PM (3rd GRADE SALES)
2:45–4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES) Saturday, 10/25: (These hours DO NOT count toward contracted Harvest Festival hours; however they do count toward your general family Service Hours.)
10:00AM-4:00PM (HARVEST FESTIVAL SALES)
Please specify exact times if you can volunteer 4:00-5:30PM (TAKE-DOWN)
4 Thank you for supporting OLG School OLG volunteers are the BEST!
5 6 Bookkeeper’s Corner
Tuition Dates & Late Fees Reminder
Tuition is due on the 10th of each month. OLG School offers a 10-day grace period before late
fees are incurred (which includes the 10th of the month). Therefore, the last day to remit tuition
without a late fee added is at 9pm on the 19th of the month. Smart Tuition is an East-coast
company that is set up to add late fees at midnight on the 20th, which is 9pm the day prior for
our families.
If you have incurred a late fee when paying on the 20th of the month, please call Smart Tuition.
They may be able to reverse the late fee as a one-time courtesy.
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Payments Methods for School Account Charges
OLG School prefers to accept checks for payment, however credit cards can be swiped in the
Bookkeeping Office for School Account charges (not Tuition) and receipts will be given for cash
payments. When writing checks, please use only blue or black inked non-gel pens. The
bank scanners cannot read checks written in other colors or pencil or with gel pens (regardless
of color). Please remember to sign and date your checks. It’s also helpful when you write your
oldest/only child’s name and grade in the memo with the reason for the payment.
Thank you!
*
dancersDivine will meet this Thursday, October 9th, after school. Please
be sure to send a lunch with your child or order a hot lunch.
We will eat lunch together at the tables behind 5th Grade from
12:00-12:30pm, then practice in the church from 12:30-1:30pm.
*
Scholastic Book Orders
Payments for Scholastic Book orders made through your class can be paid by check
only. Please make the check out to Scholastic. While OLG School acts as a conduit for these
orders, the school cannot accept payment for orders nor can it pay Scholastic directly for
orders. Cash cannot be sent to Scholastic for payment. Thank you for your understanding and
for your continued support of reading for your children.
Mother/DaughterMATH&SCIENCEDISCOVERYDAY
for5thand6thgradegirls.
Thiseventissponsoredby
theAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen,
FremontBranchandittakesplaceon
Saturday,November1,8:30am–12:45pm
Areyouinterestedinamorningoffun,hands‐onmathandscienceadventures?
Ifso,pleasecontacttheschoolofficeformoreinformation.
7 8 HARVEST FESTIVAL NEWS
THE HARVEST FESTIVAL IS COMING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH!
Please see the ticket order form in this bulletin. All day game wristbands are available for $15.00 each.
The wristband cannot be used for food; however, OLG dollars may be purchased for $1 and $5
denominations each. (During the event $5 tickets may be converted to $1 tickets.) OLG dollars may be
used for food, drinks and games. The booths cannot accept real currency.
Pre-ordered tickets will be sent home on Wednesday October 15th. For those choosing to purchase
tickets at the Harvest Festival, cash only will be accepted on the day of the event.
COMMITTEE NOTIFICATION
On Wednesday, October 8th, hardcopy schedules for volunteer assignments will be sent home with the
oldest child of each family. If your child does not bring your schedule home, please contact Cynthia at
Cynthia.olavarria@sbcglobal.net.
TALENT SHOW
If you are interested in performing at the Harvest Festival Talent Show on October 25th, please fill out
the form included in this newsletter.
DONATION REQUESTS
Please see the flyer on the next page regarding donations of items being requested to make our festival
a great success. If you are donating home-baked goods for the Cake Walk you may count 1 hour for
each 2 dozen cookies or brownies and 1 hour for each cake or 1 dozen cupcakes that you bake. Please
package cookies, brownies or cupcakes in a group of six.
We are asking each family if they would be willing to donate 2 small to medium size bags of
candy. This year we would like to also offer non-candy prizes such as, erasers, pencils, small
bottles of bubbles, etc. which have been added to the donation list.
Donation of store bought goods are based on the purchase cost: 1 hour for each $10 spent, but you
must attach your receipt to your service hour form. These hours may be used toward your required family
contract total, but not counted towards the 4 hours required for the Festival. (A maximum of 11 service
hours can be claimed for donations for a 2-parent family and a maximum of 10 service hours can be
claimed for donations for a 1-parent family).
Please see the Donation Request Form on the next page and return ASAP or by the deadline of
Friday, October 10th, indicating quantities next to the items you would like to donate.
Thank you!!
9 HARVEST FESTIVAL DONATION FORM
EACH SCHOOL FAMILY IS ASKED TO DONATE 2 SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE BAGS
OF HALLOWEEN CANDY. ALSO, IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DONATE ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS, PLEASE INDICATE THE QUANTITY NEXT TO THE ITEM(S):
__________Case(s) of water
_________12 packs of can soda
__________Boxes of mini-powdered donuts
_________ Pop-up tents/canopies for game booths. (Please label with your name).
__________Cooler(s) for use at the festival (Please label with your name).
__________Orange and Black paper bags with handles (medium size)
__________Non-edible and non-choking small prizes (such as erasers, pencils, small bottles of
bubbles, hot wheel, match box cars, etc.)
THE ABOVE ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL STARTING OCTOBER 20TH
The following baked items are needed for the Cake Walk:
_____doz. Cookies _____ doz. Cupcakes ____doz. Brownies
_____ Cake(s) ______Other item______________________
PLEASE DROP OFF BAKED ITEMS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AND SATURDAY OCTOBER 25
Name: _____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Email: _____________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 SO THAT WE WILL
HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT ITEMS WILL BE COMING IN FOR THE
HARVEST FESTIVAL
10 11 8th grade Fundraiser
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The OLG 8th grade class has arranged a fundraiser night Thursday, 10-23-14, at
Mt. Mike’s Pizza located at 3952 Washington Blvd from 3pm to close.
Proceeds will go to the 8th grade graduation fund.
A flyer will be provided before the event.
Mark your calendar for Take-out or Dine-In pizza on the 23rd
Calling All Alumni
We know how much alumni enjoy returning to OLG School for visits or to help occasionally. The Harvest
Festival Committee is looking for alumni and friends to help with the Field Games at the Harvest Festival.
We can use help any time you can spare from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. on October 25th.
Please return the form below if you are able to offer your services and indicate the times you can help. The
future alumni of OLG School and their families truly appreciate your assistance. What better way to earn
those service hours for your present schools! We’re looking forward to seeing you all!
____________________________________________________
ALUMNI HELP FOR HARVEST FESTIVAL
Name_______________________________________________
Phone______________________________________________
HELP NEEDED ANYTIME FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM
I can help from ________________ to_____________________
PLEASE RETURN FORM BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th
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