Old Mission Montessori News

Congratulations to Lauren M., who placed first for her essay that was submitted to the Serra Essay Contest. She placed in the top ten of the “first places”, out of forty-three Catholic schools in San Diego County.  Lauren, we are so proud of you!!  Well done!

MISSION 2 $AVE
Don’t forget that this Thursday is Credit Union Day. Come and make a deposit. Remember, the class that has the most deposits this month will win a party from the Credit Union.  So lets get out there and SAVE!!

“Night at the Mission” Winetasting
This is your last chance to buy tickets to “The Night at the Mission Wine Tasting” event, scheduled for this Friday, May 10th. Tickets are available in the front office for $30. The price at the door is $35.00.

Jamba Juice will be on sale this Friday, May 10th, during the students’ school lunches. No need to place an order in advance. If you would like to participate, just send $3.00 with your child on Friday.

Father Joe’s Villages 2013 TOWERthon
Want a way to get your athletes in shape and give back to the community? Look no further! Toussaint Academy, a school for homeless youth and a partner of Fr. Joe’s Villages, announces the 2013 TOWERthon. Compete as a team, racing the stairs, staying fit and raising money to help homeless youth become college bound. Local San Diego High School athletes are encouraged to participate as a team. Wear your team jerseys and show your school spirit. For Information and Registration visit www.towerthon.kintera.org.

Don’t forget to bring $3.00 to purchase your Jamba Juice this Friday, April 12th. Flavor choices will be Mango or Strawberry. (Transition through 8th Grade). It will be for sale during lunch times.

We are still on track to reach our goal for the year. Please bring in an envelope or baggie of the box tops you have collected so far this year. Bring them in anytime to the little blue box in the office on the East wall. Thank You for your support! Keep clipping!!

Students: You can open a Mission Federal Youth Savings Account on Thursday mornings, during the month of April or you can go to the Oceanside Branch, 125 Old Grove Road, (near Lowe’s). Deposit as little as 25 cents on Mission 2$save Days and you’ll receive a savings passbook and can check your account online to watch your savings grow.

Our Mission Fed representatives will be available this Thursday morning during drop off. The classroom that has the highest number of Mission 2 $save deposit transactions at our school will win a fun party for the classroom!

We are beginning to plan our theme and decorations for our OMMS Concert, Wed, June 5, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  Do you have any small size metal coffee cans or large (empty) bean cans, etc.? Just drop them off at the school office and thank you for your help!

Saturday, March 23rd, about 9:00 am, we will be gathering out front of school to pitch in and fill holes on our new school field (southeast corner with baseball diamond). Just bring a shovel, water
bottle, gloves, etc. We are looking for any volunteers, both parents and students are welcome!

Calling all sponsors, business sponsors, and “Love Notes” The last day to submit orders for the above will be Wednesday, March 27th. Unfortunately, the school will be unable to order “extra” copies of the yearbook, so if you would like to have one, please place your order as soon as possible

Parents if you have some time and are looking for ways to fulfill your Parent Participation Hours here are a few areas that would benefit from your assistance....

~ Can you re-distribute the ‘play chip/bark’ within the playgrounds?

~ Can you re-paint our game areas on the concrete or pavement?

~ Can you help fill holes in an area we will utilize for P.E.?

......if you have the time and can assist with any of the above please contact the school office for additional information. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Please remember all students are expected to adhere to our Uniform Policy. If you are uncertain about the policy, please ask and the office would be happy to provide you with a copy of the guidelines. Free Dress or non-uniform days are a privilege extended to those who adhere to the requirements; faculty and staff have noted that some students are “forgetting” what is within the OMMS UNIFORM POLICY Guidelines and have asked that parents assist their child by reviewing these guidelines. REMEMBER when the weather is colder than normal students are permitted to wear their winter jackets (not necessarily navy blue); when conditions are normal their sweaters, jackets, etc. are navy blue. Nail polish and make-up are not permitted. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.

We are in need of parent volunteers to help with the hot lunch program. You would be needed from 10:45 am to 1:00 pm during the student lunches. The parent who assists would
be given a $10 lunch credit each day that is worked. If you are willing to help out with one or two days a week it would be greatly appreciated. Please call the school office or
Cheri Bell at (760)724-6010. Thank you.

Parents if you have some time and are looking for ways to fulfill your Parent Participation Hours here are a few areas that would benefit from your assistance....
~ Can you transport a few electronics to be RECYCLED?
~ Can you re-distribute the ‘play chip/bark’ within the playgrounds?
~ Can you re-paint our game areas on the concrete or pavement?
~ Can you transport a Laser Printer to be repaired?
~ Can you help fill holes in an area we will utilize for P.E.?

......if you have the time and can assist with any of the above please contact the school office for additional information. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Please remember all students are expected to adhere to our Uniform Policy. If you are uncertain about the policy, please ask and the office would be happy to provide you with a copy of the guidelines.  Free Dress or non-uniform days are a privilege extended to those who adhere to the requirements; faculty and staff have noted that some students are “forgetting” what is within the OMMS UNIFORM POLICY Guidelines and have asked that parents assist their child by reviewing these guidelines. REMEMBER when the weather is colder than normal students are permitted to wear their winter jackets (not necessarily navy blue); when conditions are normal their sweaters, jackets, etc. are Navy Blue. Nail polish and make-up are not permitted. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.

The Middle School Dance was a great success last Friday evening. Thank you to Alexa Small, our wonderful D.J. Thank you to Paul Friedman and Michelle McGowan who ran the fantastic, galactic
Photo Booth. Thank you to Michelle Acosta and Jud Fidellow who ran the Refreshment Booth. Thank you to our chaperones: Nicki Nugent, Carmela Escobar, Donna Snaer-Williams, and Laura Visco.
Thank you to the Student Council members who decorated the McKeon Center. Thank you to all the parents who donated to our Refreshment Booth.  Thank you to Gianna Acosta who designed the dance flyer. As you can see, it takes a village to put on a Middle School Dance. Miss Susan

January’s $mart Money Tip:  Do your kids think money grows on trees?  Take them with you on your next trip to the grocery store and let them add up items on a calculator as they go into the cart.  They’ll see that things actually cost money and don’t just show up for free at your house.  They’ll also learn that you’ve got to have enough money in your account to cover expenses.

Mission Federal Credit Union will have representatives available on Thursday morning at drop off (inside in the front office) if any of our students would like to open a new student savings account or would like to make a deposit. Happy saving!

This Friday, January 11, the students will be able to participate in another “Free Dress Day”.   During these days students are expected to dress appropriately for school, this means they may choose their clothing, but they must choose wisely, please remember they are attending school (parents please assist your child if necessary).  In the past we have asked the students toprovide a can of food, which is then given to those who are less fortunate, but it is not mandatory; it is a gesture to encourage thinking of others and not payment for free dress.  FreeDress days are earned through adhering to our Uniform Policy;  if your child makes the choice not to follow the policy then their privilege is eliminated.  Hopefully this helps to clarify the request for a can of food as there was some confusion.

Cathedral High School will be hosting the EXPLORE placement test on January 26^th.  Check-in will begin at 7:30 am, and the test will take place on campus. 

Each student who has applied to attend Cathedral Catholic High School is registered to take the exam.  APPLICATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE.  Visit the school’s website at www.cathedralcatholic.org for more information.

Come join our Montessori Moms Prayer Group every Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Room 12.  All are welcome (including Dads, Grandfathers, etc.) to join with us in praying for our children, our families, and our school and parish staff. 

Jamba Juice will be on sale this Friday, January 25^th, during the students’ school lunches.  No need to order.  If you would like to participate, just send $3.00 with your student on Friday. 

Parents of Primary through Senior Elementary students:

The Annual School Christmas Concert is on December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Please have your child in their classroom at 6:00 p.m. Christmas Concert attire is red and/or green with dark pants/skirt. The children are looking forward to sharing their gift of song to bring in the Christmas Season. Please feel free to invite family and friends. If you have any questions regarding the concert, please contact Mr. Tom.

Do you have an empty 2 liter soda bottle? Our Transition and Junior Elementary classrooms are collecting these to hopefully “critter proof” their garden. Recycling at work!