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Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, We have a big week coming up--our 3rd graders will make their 1st Holy Communion next Sunday at the 12 noon Mass.  They had their retreat today in preparation for what will surely be one of the most special days of their lives. 

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, I hope it isn't as windy where you are as it is out here in Edgewood...I'm afraid to let the dogs out, especially the littlest one.  Ahhh, springtime in N.M.

Golf tournament to benefit Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Saturday, April 21, 2018. Tee time is 8:00 AM at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course. Cost is $100/golfer (includes lunch and cart). For more information, contact OLF School at 505-255-6391.

I hope you all had a wonderful spring break.  The time change threw me off for a few days, but I'm starting to get used to it. This week looks pretty quiet.  Thursday is the Regional Science Fair at UNM and we will have a few students presenting their project.

Jessica Castro who has been informed that she is one of thirty winners for her essay entitled "A Senior I Know". There were 3100 entries from students all across Albuquerque. Jessica and her family have been invited by Mayor Tim Keller and APS superintendent, Raquel Reedy to an Awards Ceremony and reception in May. Also invited to attend are her teacher, Mrs. Lincoln, and Principal DeHaas. We are so very proud of you, Jessica!

During our 1st Friday staff meetings, one of the things we do is review our calendar.  This most recent review took us through the end of the school year...which is coming sooner than I can believe!  I'll mention the events for this week and a few to keep in mind for the near future.

I can hardly believe that February is almost over.  Can spring be far behind?  Or a late winter? This Tuesday, Feb. 27th for 40 Days for Life, Our Lady of Fatima parishioners will join in peaceful prayer in front of Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo NE.  I plan to attend before school starts.  All are invited to participate from 7am-7pm.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, I hope you are enjoying a nice, long weekend. I've just a few things to mention for this week. We sent home gallon size baggies on Thursday to fill with various comfort items which will be given to the Veterans Integration Center (VIC) to distribute.

Buy your yearbook at JostensYearbooks.com by February 28. Cost is $28.10 per copy. Personalization is an additional $6.00.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, Due to the fact that Valentine's Day falls on Ash Wednesday this year, students may be having some Mardi Gras activities on Tuesday the 13th.  It's up to the classroom teachers to have informed you of anything special going on, but there will be no parties or special treats on Wednesday, Feb. 14th which is the start of the Lenten season. 

Register now for School Year 2018-19 , grades PreK-8th grade. Call 505-255-6391 or stop in the front office to pick up a registration package.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, One more Catholic Schools Week is behind us, and what a week it was!  It culminated on Friday with a kind of “free for all” blue & gold day–t-shirts, jeans, hair, and painted faces.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, Today marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week.  We here at Fatima will join with our Catholic school brothers and sisters across the state and country in celebrating the contribution Catholic education has made to us as individuals, and to our entire country.

It seems that we are finally getting winter weather.  Here in the East Mountains we had maybe an inch of snow this morning but the wind is doing its best to blow it all away.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Congratulations to all of our Science Fair participants, and to our winners who will represent Fatima at Regionals March 22nd-24th at UNM.

Happy New Year! I hope you had a blessed and safe Christmas with your families & friends. Just a few reminders for this coming week.  First of all STUDENTS RETURN ON TUESDAY!! We teachers and staff will be busy tomorrow with in service training all day.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, Compared to last week, this one is a quiet one as we   lead up to our final school day of 2017 on Friday, which is also the end of the 2nd grading quarter. It is a 1:00 dismissal, and there will be NO AFTERCARE.

The Science Fair will be held Friday, January 12, 2018.  All students in grades 5-8 are required to participate.  An important handout was given to students on Tuesday containing all necessary science fair information and due dates.  It is also posted in the documents section of Sycamore.  I will be available to work with students on projects Monday, December 11th and Monday, December 18th during their science classes and after school if they request help.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, I hope you got a chance to do some shopping this weekend at our Christmas Craft Fair.  I was able to pick up several gifts and enjoy a delicious bowl of posole. Thanks to all of our volunteers, and especially Chairperson Melissa Munoz, Mrs. Jolyn Beck, and Mrs. Saenz who handled the concessions.  There were plenty of excellent vendors.

Dear Families & Friends of Fatima, First of all, I hope you all are enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday, long weekend.  For me it has been a very laid-back, pleasant time of cooking, eating, some shopping, lunch with  friends, and planning the last 4 weeks of the school year.