TRANSPORT YOURSELF TO AN EVENING IN ASIA
The Year of the Dragon
Experience imported Lion Dancers! Sip exotic drinks! Indulge in fine handmade sushi by renowned chef Yuj Hiraoka from San Shi Go in Laguna Beach. Join your fellow SNCS supporter at our Underwriting Dinner: The Year of the Dragon on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Click on the link above for details.
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COMMUNITY HELPER DAY IN PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
Our teachers in Preschool and Kindergarten are looking for parents who work as Community Helpers to come visit their classes and share their work with the children. On February 21, we’ll welcome fire fighters, police officers, nurses, doctors, park rangers, etc. to come talk with the students. If you can visit, please contact Alyssa O’Hara or Vicky Brady through the school office.
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PASTA DINNER IS COMING!
Parents, don’t forget to buy your Pasta Dinner tickets this week! Join other SNCS families for a delicious meal and terrific company at the Pasta Dinner on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the St. Norbert Ministry Center. Tickets are $5 each and guests can also enjoy a glass of wine or beer for an extra donation. Opportunity drawings will be held throughout the evening! Proceeds support the 8th grade class Washington D.C. Fund.
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A NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY
We send a huge thank you to all the volunteers who’ve helped with the Book Fair this year, and to all the teachers, students and parents for participating. This is our library’s largest fundraiser and you are always so generous. This is such a fantastic fundraiser for the students, promoting reading and earning money for your SNCS library. I will keep you informed on total financial gains for this fundraiser.—Mrs. Bartholemy
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PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Preschool Info Card
Parents, if you plan on enrolling your preschooler in the SNCS Children’s Center in the fall, please complete the attached form and send it in to the school office as soon as possible to save your spot. We have already opened up registration to the greater community and must hear from our current families immediately. Seats are filling up!
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SCRIP NEWS
Tell your Valentine how much you care by using scrip gift cards: See’s Candy is always the perfect gift—pick your own favorites or a ready-made box for $16.50 for 1 lb. box or several smaller ones; or a new spring outfit from Macy’s, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx, and Old Navy will put a smile on her face. Want to surprise her with a dinner out? Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Ruth Chris, Restaurant.com or California Pizza Kitchen are perfect dinner spots. Valentine’s cards and flowers are available from CVS, Von’s, Albertson’s. Don’t forget your student Valentine—Jamba Juice, Starbuck’s, Del Taco, Chuck E. Cheese, Taco Bell, Chipotle or Carl’s Jr. Check out the scrip listing or stop by the scrip table after school and we will be happy to help you. Save time and send in your order and check payment to the school office and your order will be sent home with your student.
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SUPPORT THE BRANDS THAT SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Click here to sign up
Parents, sign up for Labels for Education and earn money for SNCS with the swipe of your cards. When you swipe your shopper cards registered at http://www.elabelsforeducation.com, you’ll receive points automatically. Once you register and designate St. Norbert as your school, there is nothing more to do—your purchases will become points for SNCS!
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WIN AN IPAD 3!
Further details here
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to win an iPad3! Make your PSA 2012 Pledge of $10 or more by February 29 to receive one entry in our random drawing. Click on the link above for details.
Please take some time to think and pray about how you can support the Pastoral Services Appeal. The goal of this campaign is to pay down the debt for our Family & Youth Center, a project we’ve all benefitted from in recent years. Our children have a big, safe, comfortable place for assemblies, P.E., talent shows, spring musicals, Special Person’s Day, Pancake Breakfast, and more. It would be amazing to have 100% participation from our school families this year! Please consider making a pledge of any size this year to show our appreciation to Fr. Pat.
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MOM’S RETREAT
Retreat Flyer
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”--Matthew 11:28
Join other St. Norbert moms for some time away from it all! This retreat will be held March 23-35, 2012, at Vina de Lestonnac, in Temecula. Schedule includes time for prayer, discussion, rest, free time and bonding with the girls! Click on the link above for more information.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2012: SAVE THE DATE!
VBS will be held here at St. Norbert from June 25-29, 2012. Mark your calendars now—your family won’t want to miss out on this fun, faith-filled week! Registration and student volunteer sign-ups will begin in April. Please contact Amy Glenane at aglenane@socal.rr.com for more information.
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TALENT SHOW INFORMATION
Talent show rehearsals will continue be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through February 10. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the students will start practice right after school in the Ministry Center hall. Practice will end at 5:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, the kids will also start right after school, but practice will end at 4:00 p.m. If a student can make it on Tuesday or Thursday, please leave Wednesday open for the students who can be there on Wednesday. Schedules are subject to change after two or three weeks. The Talent Show will be held on Friday, February 17 with a 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. performance.
When students are finished with their practice and are scheduled for daycare, they will be escorted to daycare by two members of the Spirit Committee. Any students who are not picked up at the Ministry Center at least five minutes after the end of practice time, will also be taken to daycare where their parents will pick them up.
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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS
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The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) is going to reopen their waiting list for Rental Assistance for the first time since 2005. Final details will be available on the OCHA website at www.ochousing.org on February 15, 2012.
Background Information: The pre-applications for Housing Choice Vouchers will be accepted for two weeks by Internet, fax or mail from February 15 through February 29, 2012. Preference for monthly rental assistance will be given to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing living or working in OCHA's jurisdiction (including 31 cities & unincorporated areas of Orange County, except the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana, which operate their own separate rental assistance programs).
Please note: Applications are not "first-come, first-served." Pre-applications received throughout the open period all have an equal chance for placement on the waiting list. Pre-applications will be grouped by preference categories and pre-applicants will be randomly placed within each group.
Conclusion: Interested persons may apply directly online at www.ochousing.org. Also on February 15, preliminary applications will be available at participating Public Libraries, Cities and partner agencies throughout Orange County. Some of these locations will have computers available for public access.
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SO CAL M.A.L.E.S (MEN AS LEARNERS AND ELDERS)
Men's rites of passage retreat—Southern California (Julian) May 9-13, 2012. Save the date and apply now!! Give yourself or another man an enormous spiritual gift and attend this retreat which is open to the first 80 men (of any faith) who apply and are accepted. (A few partial scholarships are available). Apply at: socalmales.org. Questions? Please contact Larry Parker, St. Edward the Confessor’s parishioner, at 800-799-1119 or email: larryparker2020@gmail.com.
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“BEGINNING EXPERIENCE” WEEKEND
If you are grieving the loss of your marriage through death, divorce or separation join us at Marywood Retreat Center in Orange March 2-4, 2012. A trained team leads participants through a healing and growth program. If you are ready to move through your feelings of grief, into the light of a new beginning and hope, this weekend may be for you. Contact Rosa at 714-860-4182 or Kim at 714-336-3221 for more information. Early registration is encouraged. Next weekend will be September 14-16.
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GET YOUR HOT LUNCH!
Click here to print out your order form
Parents, for your convenience, we’ve posted the new hot lunch order form here.
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CONNELLY CHEER CLINIC
Connelly Cheer Clinic Flyer
Girls in 3rd through 8th grade are invited to the Cornelia Connelly High School Cheer Clinic on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Learn cheers, jumps and dance from the Connelly cheerleaders and coach. Click on the link above for more details and registration form.
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