OLM Parent Newsletter
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Reflection Corner: Jesus, our Guide
4th Sunday of Easter
Jesus said, ‘My sheep hear my voice, I know them and they follow me,” John 10:27 - 30.
"Jesus’ voice is unique,” Pope Francis says. “He guides us on the path of life, a path that my heart longs to follow. The false voice of the shepherds is ingrained in the culture in which my life is immersed, with so many promises of love, happiness and security.
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to listen to Your voice. When I am too busy and distracted, I can’t hear Your voice. Help me to take time each morning to sit in the quiet with You and recognize Your guidance and comfort that I need. Amen.
Science Fair Winners
8th Grade:
First place: Patricia Palomares and Sydney Yap
Second place: Monisha Bulchandani
Third place: Amanda Velasco
7th Grade:
First place: Danielle Datar, Marissa Lee and Monica Sommer
Second place: Lauren Teotico and Jonathan Torrea
Third place: Kiara Dioquino and Isabel Suchikul
We acknowledge Mr. Byrne for preparing our Junior High students for this year's Science Fair. Appreciation goes to those who helped in the judging of the Science Fair projects: Mr. Jeff Burgos, Mr. David Major, Mr. Greg Rougley, and Mrs. Lisa Perez.
Kindergarteners Shine!
To all of you who came, supported and cheered our kindergarteners on, thank you very much!
Last PTO Meeting for this School Year
You are all invited to come to our LAST PTO meeting for this school year at 7:00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, April 20th, at the Church Hall. Please come and learn about exciting plans for the remainder of the school year and the following school year. Hope to see you there!
Presidential Fitness Test
Our Physical Education classes just finished our Presidential Fitness Unit. The Presidential Fitness Test measures fitness level in 5 different categories.
1. Endurance – measured by the Mile Run
2. Speed and Agility - measured by the Shuttle Run
3. Upper Body Strength - measured by Pull-ups
4. Core Strength - measured by Sit Ups
5. Flexibility - measured by the Sit and Reach
There are two awards given: The National Award and the Presidential Award.
To receive the National Award you must score at least 50% in all five categories. We have 24 students who have earned the National Award, namely the following:
3rd grade: Kristen Arenas, JoanMarie Breganza, Zariah Penas, Alessandra Pon and Olivia Tangaan.
4th grade: Luna Medina and Cameron Romero
5th grade: Joshua Nitafan and Kiara Salomon
6th grade: Janessa Lee and Rheanna Torres
7th grade: Lauren Hu, Marissa Lee, Mina Medina, Emily Mohler, Gabriel Santos, Leander Sese, and Monica Sommer
8th grade: Anna Gotuaco, Emmy Hall, Alison Irabon, Justin Miller, Patty Palomares, and Sabrina Poon
To receive the Presidential Award you must score at least 85% in all five categories. We have 3 Presidential Award winners. They are:
2nd grade: Ava Chiappari and Kaley Chin
8th grade: Amanda Velasco
Congratulations to all our Presidential Fitness awardees!
OLM Superstars
Cody Ruburiano
Jordan Singh
Aidan Laxa
Krista Mananquil
Nicolas Torres
Aaron de la Cruz
Sacrament of Confirmation
OLM School is grateful to witness the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation of the 8th graders on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Our Most Rev. William J. Justice, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, officiates the Confirmation Mass. This event will truly be a joyous occasion for the family, friends and the entire parish community as the Confirmands receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Please be guided by the flow of the celebration:
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. – Meeting with Bishop (Sponsors and Confirmands)
Venue: Church Hall
5:15 - Procession to the Church ( Sponsors and Confirmands)
5:30 - Confirmation Mass
Please note that we will have regular classes till 3:00 p.m.on that day, Thursday, Confirmation Day. Parents of students who need to leave early to prepare for Confirmation, however, may sign their children out at or after 12:30 p.m. Please be guided accordingly.
Picnic Day
Kindergarten - blue
1st - purple
2nd - green
3rd - white
4th - yellow
5th - pink
6th - orange
7th - black
8th - red
The kids are looking forward to this fun event. It should be fun!
By the way, If you haven't ordered lunch for that day yet, please do so on or before Friday, April 22nd.
Service Points
Please do check your service points, if you have not done so yet. It is important that you meet your required points before the end of the school year. Note that parents / families not meeting the required service points will be assessed $500.
You still have time. The School Carnival is coming up. We need lots of volunteers. If interested, please let PTO know as soon as possible.
You may check the office for other opportunities to earn points. Please be guided accordingly. Thank you very much.
Important Dates to Remember
April 18: Noon Dismissal - Faculty In-Service
April 21 - Confirmation Day
April 20: PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
April 28: Bulldog Picnic Day
April 29: School Holiday