This Week (and Next
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- Wednesday, March 1 - Ash Wednesday
- Friday, March 3 - End of the Second Trimester
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Sunday, March 5
- Used Uniform Sale O'Donnell Hall
- Academic Decathlon
- Monday, March 5 - Stations of the Cross at 2:15pm
- Tuesday, March 7 - "Screenagers" in O'Donnell Hall at 7pm RSVP
- Thursday, March 9 - School Board Meeting at 7pm in 8A
- Friday, March 10 - School Mass (CEREAL)
Friday
lunch at the gym during Lent will be CHEESE PIZZA
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- Monday, March 13 - Stations of the Cross at 2:15pm
- Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day - Green Add-on Day
- Monday, April 3- AMS Golf Classic 2017
- Friday, April 14, Good Friday - Way of the Cross
(Reenactment of the Passion of Christ by our 8th grade students)
- Easter Break -
12:35 dismissal on Holy Thursday, April 13, returning on Monday, April 24
- May 19, 20 & 21 - Sophisticated Snoop
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Support AMS Faculty by Donating to the Annual Giving Campaign
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Every school's most precious resource is it's faculty. To attract and retain the best educators for our students, we need to reduce the salary difference between AMS faculty and their public school counterparts. Last year, money raised from the Annual Giving Campaign was used to closer align our salaries with Manhattan Beach Unified School District. We hope to continue this effort based on the dollar amounts received from the Annual Giving Campaign this year. You can support this important initiative by making a contribution to this year's Campaign.
The easiest and fastest way to make a donation is online by using a credit card and clicking this link:
Donate Now
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School Board Meeting - Thursday, March 9
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American Martyrs School Board Meeting will be held next
Thursday, March 9 at 7pm
in the
8A classroom. The first 15 minutes of every school board meeting are open to parent.
All parents are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Reyes Smith 2016-17 School Board President
at
310.748.0873
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Last Two days of Read Across America Week!
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Thursday, March 2 - THING ONE THING TWO THURSDAY:
Students are encouraged to wear your hair crazy! Wigs and hats may not be shared, please.
Friday, March 3 - Potato Parade (Pony-4th grades) at 8:45am on the field. Students from Pony to 4th grade can decorate a potato that imitates a character from a favorite book and participate in the parade! Kindergarten sings Green Eggs and Ham at morning assembly.
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SAVE THE DATE - SCREENAGERS - March 7
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American Martyrs School Board will be hosting a screening
of the documentary "SCREENAGERS" on March 7th at 7pm.
We encourage you to RSVP for you and
your Upper School Child by Friday, February 25.
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AMS Used Uniform Sale - Sunday, March 5
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TIME TO STOCK UP ON UNIFORMS 
BOGO - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!
We are overstocked on the following items and will have these items on sale at BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!
Please note that the BOGO sale is only good the day of the
sale.
- Pants - boys and girls
- Shorts - boy's all styles
- Jumpers & blouses
Sunday, March 5th after the 7:00, 8:00 & 9:30 masses in O'Donnell Hall
(It's pancake breakfast too so bring the family to eat while you shop!!)
Doors open at 7:00am sharp so come early to get the sizes you need!!
All profits go to our Library!! Thanks in advance for supporting this worthy cause!
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AMS Science Fair - Next Stop, L.A. County Fair!
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Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade scientists who are now eligible to
participate in the Los Angeles County Fair taking place March 23-26, 2017
at the
Pasadena Convention Center:
1. Brooke Charlton- How Natural spices Affect Glucose Levels?
2. R
achel Kutsenda - Growing Sunflowers
3. Aidan Knollenberg- Solar Reflectors Effectiveness
4. Erin McGinity - Measuring Glucose in Fruit.
5. Jack Dalton- What Effect Will The Radiation from A Microwave Hone on The Water Fed to Geraniums?
6. Luke Morley- Got Electrolytes?
7. Clara Mangali- Sweet from Glucose to Ethanol
8. Olivia
Guilford - I've Got to Hand It to You
9. Katie Champion - Growing Potatoes without Allergens
10. Michael Szydlik - Are Sunscreens with Higher SPF More Effective at Blocking UV Rays Than Sunscreens with Lower SPFs?
Partner Projects -
1. Owen Guilford and James Redington- The Most Effective Soccer Technique
2. Ryan Torii and Matthew Stillwell- What Exercise Stimulates Heart Rate The Fastest?
3. Dane Temple and Parker Kinsey- The Electrifying Relation between Batteries And Temperature
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Once again we will be collecting food staples for the pantry at St. Lawrence Brindisi Grades 1-8 will be attending 8:00AM Mass on Fridays during Lent.
Wednesday, 3/1 - 9am Ash Wednesday Mass (Bag of BEANS)
Monday, 3/6 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 5th grade
Friday, 3/10 8am Mass (CEREAL)
Monday, 3/13 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 4th grade
Friday, 3/17 - 8am Mass (PASTA)
Monday, 3/20 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 4th grade
Friday, 3/24- 8am Mass (MAC N CHEESE)
Monday, 3/27 - 2:15 Stations of the Cross 5th grade
Friday, 3/31 - 8am Mass
Monday, 4/3 (No Stations of the Cross)
Friday, 4/7 - 8am Mass
Thursday, 4/13 - 8am Mass Holy Thursday Grade 6B
Friday, 4/14 - Good Friday, Way of the Cross presented by the 8th grade.
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We are collecting new stuffed animals for the children residing at The Good Shepherd Center for their Easter baskets. This center serves approximately 1,000 homeless women and children annually, and houses up to 93 women and 45 children each night. Through comprehensive programs, they help homeless women every step of the way, giving them the tools and support they need to achieve self-sufficient lives.
Bring your NEW plush bunnies, ducks, lambs, etc. to the school or SRE office before
Monday, April 10.
Thank you for donating to this worthy cause.
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| Golf Registration is Open! |
Friends of American Martyrs School & Parish,
Please join us on Monday, April 3rd for the 18th Annual
American Martyrs Golf Classic, at Virginia Country Club.
Our day starts with a putting contest and buffet lunch,
followed by a round of golf on a scenic course with sponsored
drink stations, food stations and interactive games. We will finish our day with a cocktail reception, raffle, prizes, dinner,
AND a new an exciting challenge..."THE SIMMS SHOOT-OUT"
This is one of the largest fundraisers for American Martyrs School.
Over the past years our tournament has been successful with the generous support
of our sponsors and our community.
Your support enables our children to continue to grow with the best faith-based
education. "It's all for the children!"
Please contact us today for an opportunity to sponsor your company, family or
a special group. Attached you will find sponsorship levels.
For more information and to sign up for the Golf Classic click here.
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Neptunian Woman's Club 39th Annual Art Contest
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Congratulations to the following students whose artwork and photography
won ribbons in the citywide competition
Margaux Le Sage (KA) - 3rd Place
London Gregrey (2C) - 1st Place
Sophia Olson (2C) - 3rd Place
Hayden Floyd (3A) - 2nd Place
Charlotte Grant (6A) - 3rd and 3rd Place
Eleanna Defterios (7B) - 3rd Place
Kelly Belardi (7D) - 2nd Place
Karly Condon (8A) - 1st and 3rd Place
Sean Farrell (8C) - 2nd Place
Jack Brearton (8D) - 1st Place
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Summer Practice in Common Core Math and Reading
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Summer Solutions at
Click here
for more information
is a reliable opportunity to build basic skills in Common Core Math and English over the summer months. With just a few minutes a day, students get the practice they need to keep working forward. Workbooks are available for Grades K-8. If you chose to use School Delivery the deadline date is May 5, 2017. The school code is H90266AMS.
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Our Yearbook Needs Your Photos!
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Do you have pictures we can use for the yearbook?
Use
this link to upload them for the Yearbook! And keep them coming all year long!
Thank you.
Sharon Suarez
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Hot Lunch This Friday is Cheese Pizza
Girls Basketball
Varsity: Congratulations for 2nd place in CYO . The game went into overtime and we lost in the last seconds by 2 points.
6th: Advanced to playoffs. Thurs. 3/2 (3:30) Home vs St. Lawrence Brendisi, Sat. 3/4 (9:50) White @ St. Jerome, Tues. 3/7 if we win (5:40) Blue @ St. Jerome
Boys Basketball
Varsity: Advanced to the final 4. Sat. 3/4 (4pm) vs Maria Regina @ Providence HS. Wed. 3/8 game will be @ (6:30 or 8pm) @ LMU
6th: Advanced to playoffs. Thurs. (4:30) White vs Notre Dame and (6) Blue vs St. Anastasia both games @ St. Jerome
Girls Varsity Soccer
Fri. 3/3 (3pm) vs Mary Star Home
Boys Varsity Volleyball Tryouts:
Wed. March 8th and Mon. March 13th from 3-5pm in the gym
Go Mustangs,
Lou Ann Selsky
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| JR. High Night - 7th and 8th Graders |
7th and 8th graders, join us for Bowling and Pizza,
Friday, March 10 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bowlero - 8731 Lincoln Blvd, Westchester
$32 per student i
ncludes bowling, shoes, pizza, soda
and a $5 arcade card!
Permission slip and monies due by March 6 to the SRE Office
or the AMS front office. Click here for a permission slip.
Questions?? Call the SRE Office 310.546.4734
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St. Sebastian Sports Project
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St. Sebastian Sports Project
Honoring Patty Dodd
Saturday March 4
6pm to 11pm
O'Donnell Hall, American Martyrs Church
Patty is a pillar of our Martyrs and MHB community. As an accomplished volleyball player, teacher and coach, she has dedicated her life to helping kids find joy through sports! Come help us honor Patty and raise funds for the SSSP, a non- profit organization providing sports equipment and programs for under-privileged Catholic schools in the Los Angeles area,
For more information and to purchase tickets visit the
SSSP website
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| Girl Scout Sunday - March 12 |
Please join with the local Girl Scout troops for
11:30am Mass
Sunday, March 12.
All Girl Scouts will be part of the Mass procession
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