Old Mission Montessori News

Our 2nd annual NIGHT AT THE MISSION is only a few days away! This event promises to be a wonderful evening, a time for mingling with friends while enjoying the beautiful gardens and grounds of our historic Mission San Luis Rey. If you have not yet had an opportunity to purchase your ticket, why not stop by the office or you are welcome to purchase them at the door. Remember Friday evening, May 10, is Mother’s Day in Mexico, why not join us and celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend long!!

CHANGE IN DATE FOR SPRING PROGRAM
Please note that we found it necessary to make a change the date of our Spring Program due to an unexpected conflict in Mr. Tom’s schedule. Our annual Spring Program which this year will include our Primary through Senior Elementary Students will be held in the Serra Center on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. Thank you in advance for your consideration due to this unexpected change and we apologize for any personal inconvenience as a result of this change.

SAVE THE DATE in Celebration of MARY
Please remember that you are invited to share in our celebration of MARY by joining us for Mass on Friday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Directly after mass we will have a special procession to adorn MARY with flowers to honor her as the mother of Jesus.

Tuesday, May 7th, Girls Basketball vs. Nativity, Away Game

Thursday, May 9th, Student Banking Day

Friday, May 10th, Non-Uniform Day
Friday, May 10th, “Night at the Mission” winetasting event

Friday, May 17th, Enrollment Packets due
Friday, May 17th, 11:00 am all school Mass, Crowning of Mary, 12:30/12:45 pm dismissal

Saturday, May 18th, First Holy Communion, 11:00 am, Serra Center

Friday, May 24th, Spirit/Field Day

Monday, May 27th, Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL

Thursday, May 30th, Jazz Recital

Friday, May 31st, 11:00 am Elementary Mass, 3:00/3:15 pm dismissal

Thursday, June 6th, Spring Concert (Please note date change.)

Do you feel as if you have been invited to an event, but uncertain of the reason? Hopefully this will help clarify what this annual event is all about! Instead of “take your child to work day”, this event is the reverse it is “take your parent to school day”! Basically it is an opportunity for the parents, guardians or that special someone in your child’s life to follow them through their “work” morning to actually see first-hand what takes place within a Montessori classroom (if that is possible), plus it provides an opportunity for your child to reveal a sample of their daily work routine to their honored guest! The day begins at

Friday, april 19th 8:30 a.m., in the classroom then at 11:00 we celebrate Mass in the Serra Center and afterwards everyone is invited to tour other OMMS classrooms; this is a wonderful opportunity to visit the next level of academics within our educational program. We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to see what OMMS has to offer and have your questions answered by the teachers within the various levels.

Once again the Padres are hosting Catholic Schools’ Night on Friday, April 12th. The Padres will be playing the Colorado Rockies. This is always a great family event. Not only do we receive a great
discount on the tickets but up to 15 students from our school are able to participate in the pre-game ceremony by lining the outfield along with other Catholic Schools. Our school name will be listed on the scoreboard and the Swinging Friar will visit our students in the stands sometime during the game.  The order form for the tickets is attached to this week's newsletter. The deadline to order tickets is Friday, March 8th. Please make checks payable to OMMS.

Spring has arrived and as you begin that “spring cleaning” remember, our Christmas in July Sister Gladys booth is collecting used household items (no clothing). Just drop them off here at the school
office.

After our mass on Friday, Father Arturo will help bring our celebration to close by BLESSING our new LIBRARY (complete with a very special guest for this occasion) and our new TECHNOLOGY LAB. All
are welcome so join us if you can!

Looking for an evening of great food and fun? Come
join us Thursday, March 14, 2012 from 5:30-8:00pm
for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Scholastic
Book Fair. This year’s theme is “Luau”, and the food
is being catered by Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen in
Oceanside. Advanced ticket purchase prices are as
follows: Adults $6.00, Children under 10 years of
age $4.00, and Seniors 55+ are $5.00. Tickets
purchased the day of the event are: $9.00 adults,
$6.00 for seniors 55+, and $5.00 for children under
ten. All meals include one generous serving of pasta
and sauce, salad, bread and butter, and one
beverage. Second helpings and dessert will be
available for purchase at an additional charge. To
purchase tickets, please fill out and return the
bottom of the flier to the front office with
payment.

Thanks to the generosity of Shred-Ex of San Marcos the Knights of Columbus is able to offer on site shredding on January 26^th.  They request a contribution of five dollars per standard box of shreddable paper.  A portion of the contribution will be retained by the Knights for our youth activity support.  The paper will be shredded while you watch if you wish.  Pull those old files, e-waste, and CRV plastic bottles and cans and bring them in front of the parish between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 26^th.

The OMMS Variety Show will be held on Thursday, February 7^th.  Students, start getting ready to show your talent!  Audition sign-up sheets will go up this week.  Auditions will be held on Friday, February 1^st.

COME “KICK OFF” THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THIS FREE PERFORMANCE…

Our 6th grade class will be performing the play,
“A Christmas Carol,” on Monday, December 10th, in the McKeon Center at 6:30 p.m. This promises to be a wonderful family event and we look forward to seeing all of you there!!

Friday, October 26th
6:30 p.m. – McKeon Center
The Knights of Columbus will host the Great Italian Cook Off. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, sides, bread, and dessert. The dinner proceeds will benefit the Knights of Columbus, Parish youth projects, and The Pope John Paul II Columbian Squires. The recommended donation is: $15 Adult, $25 Couple, $5 child 6 to 12 years, and children under 6 are free.

Once again the Mission will be hosting the annual Dia De Los Muertos on October 28 from 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. This year Carnival rides will be offered to the community…..

Friday, October 26, from 1 p.m. -11 p.m.,
Saturday, October 27, from 1 p.m.- 11p.m.

and again on

Sunday, October 28, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

All are welcome, admission to Dia De Los Muertos is FREE, but remember pets are not allowed and there will be a $5 fee for parking.

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 9th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Come join us at the McKeon Center and prepare to have some fun shake, rattle, and rolling to some great oldies music. Wear your best 50’s outfit and get your photo taken with Elvis or just hula hoop until your hips give out! Either way, you’re sure to have a swell time.

Looking to help, here is what we will need…
For those avid bakers, we will need donations of cakes and baked goods for our Sock Hop Cake Walk. Do you have a secret desire to be ELVIS? Then we have a great opportunity for you to fulfill your secret desire because WE NEED ELVIS!! Please contact the office, leave a message for the PTG and we will get back to you.

Fr. Stan Fortuna – A dynamic and motivational speaker.  A “must see for all of our Senior Elementary and Middle School students and their families!”

Mission San Luis Rey Parish is hosting a concert starring Fr. Stan Fortuna.  Tickets are available for $10.00 (go to www.eventbrite.com to purchase on-line); or at the door:  $15.00.  For more information, you may call 760-547-0702, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  The concert proceeds benefit the youth and music ministries at Mission San Luis Rey Parish.