Have you ever wondered what takes place within the  upper levels of your parish school? Did you know that our upper levels combine the Montessori philosophy with more traditional aspects of education?

If these questions are of interest to you then please considering joining us for an evening of information to find out...

What’s  at  the  Top  of  t he  Stairs?
Wednesday, March 28th , 6:30 p.m.
Main Building, 2nd Floor – Room 212

We look forward to seeing you and sharing what does take
place at the top of the stairs within your Parish Catholic school!

THANKSGIVING equals  GIVING THANKS

We are now at the threshold of the Holiday season. This coming Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, a time of preparation and anticipation. As we once again approach this special time of the year it gives each of us time to pause,
time to think, time to truly recognize and note the many  blessings that often may be taken for granted, but encircle us. Often we become so intent on what we do not have that we fail to recognize all that we do; together let us take that pause and reflect on those treasures in our midst.

Old Mission Montessori School continues to be very blessed with a growing number of children, parents and of course our community at Mission San Luis Rey Parish! This blessing has always been evident, but there are times we are
just in AWE of the generosity combined with the compassionate hearts of our community! We truly are blessed to be part of this parish and privileged to be the parish school; our parish is a definitely a very special place, a place where all are welcome!

So remember on Thursday, November 24th, relax, forget about the pressures, the uncertainties and simply enjoy being with your family, your friends, your community and GIVE THANKS to OUR LORD, for He provides our abundant blessings!!   HAPPY THANKSGIVING from all of us to you and your FAMILY!

Wanda King
Principal
Old Mission Montessori School

Saturday at 1:15 p.m. , fifteen families received an incredible
gift, a gift that will last a Lifetime as it is a GIFT OF A CATHOLIC
MONTESSORI EDUCATION! Amongst all of the applauds and
smiles fifteen families could not find enough words to express their gratitude to Mr. Tom Davis and his son Richard Davis for this incredible philanthropic gift on behalf of Adele E. Davis, wife and mother. What a beautiful tribute in her memory announced on Mothers’ Day weekend, a tribute that benefits so many families and children!

It is with our sincerest heartfelt gratitude that we on behalf of all families and OMMS faculty and staff say THANK YOU; we are truly blessed and honored with this gift not only from the Davis Family, but from all who contributed to this initial fund to make it possible for FIFTEEN FAMILIES; we are indeed Abundantly Blessed!

Our hope and desire is to continue to provide this opportunity to families in the future. WE would also like to extend our gratitude to the committee and thank all for their dedication and time! For your information all applicant Names and recipients are located in both the school and  parish offices. — Wanda King, OMMS Principal

Last year's jewelry sale helped our school tremendously thanks to the generous ladies who donated jewelry to the OMMS Jewelry Boutique. Ladies, we are once again collecting AND WE DO NEED YOUR HELP.

Please consider donating your old jewelry (costume, gold or silver, even broken chains or watches) to help the school raise funds during the Christmas in July fundraiser.

You may drop off your jewelry in the OMMS office on week days or arrange to give it to me personally. I can be reached at the number below or contacted through email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you so very much for helping our parish school to thrive. Remember to visit TheOMMS Jewelry Boutique in Sister Gladys' Booth during Christmas in July. (100% of proceeds go to the school.) For
more information call Ann at 760-494-3544.

Handmade crafts, fun & food, rides, games!

Advance tickets for carnival rides on sale now!  Buy Now & Save 66 to 75% 8 Rides for just $10.00!  Savings average* $20.00 to $30.00  Without advance order tickets- Ride Price Average* $3.75 to $5.00 each. ONLY with advance order tickets – one ride per ticket.

Tickets aare on sale at OMMS Office or Parish Office
Questions: Contact Laura or Amy at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (760) 757-3232

Remember applications are now available in the office to participate in this wonderful opportunity. This is such an incredible gift offered to families enrolled in Old Mission Montessori School; this philanthropic gift will provide tuition assistance for fifteen families throughout 2011 -2012 academic year. Remember it is a LOTTERY, not financial based and open to all! The final date to be included in the LOTTERY is April 15, so don’t forget as that date is on the horizon! All submitted applications will be included in A PUBLIC DRAWING to be held at 1:00 p.m. just prior to our OPEN HOUSE scheduled for
Saturday, May 7.

Wanda King, OMMS Principal

Eat up! Annual Spaghetti Dinner on April 7th Our Parish School, Old Mission Montessori School, will be hosting its Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday, April 7, 2011, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the McKeon Center.

Come support our school and enjoy a yummy spaghetti dinner catered by Rosina’s Italian Restaurant. Tickets are $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors 55+, and $4.00 for children under 10.

Your evening meal includes a generous serving of pasta and a sauce, salad, garlic bread, and a beverage. Reservations are available by completing the bottom of the flier (handed out  after Mass or available in the school office) and returning it to the school office.

Scholastic books for all ages will be available for purchase that evening. Cash, check, or charge cards are accepted at the Book Fair. All proceeds from the Spaghetti Dinner & Book Fair Dinner benefit Old Mission Montessori School. Call 760-757-3232 with any questions.

Our Old Mission Montessori School is looking for your “gently” used household items for our annual Christmas in July fundraiser. We accept new and used items, with the exception of clothing and shoes. Donations may be dropped off at the school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Please contact the school office if you have any questions. All proceeds go directly to our Parish School. We thank you so much for your support!!

Just four weeks ago, we announced the establishment of the Tom and Adele E. Davis scholarship fund to assist students at our parish school, Old Mission Montessori. Under the terms of the initial donation, we as a parish would be required to raise $10,000 in matching funds. I am delighted to tell you that we have reached our goal! We will now be able to award 15 scholarships (!) to new and
returning students for the coming 2011-2012 school year.

Remember to save the date …..Thursday, March 10…. Have you ever wondered about our upper levels, curious about the classrooms, and the curriculum? Then consider joining us on Thursday, March 10, for our annual informational meeting entitled “What’s At The Top of The Stairs?”.

The families and staff of Old Mission Montessori School (OMMS) would like to thank everyone at the Parish for their support of our 2nd Annual Casino Night on February 11th. A night of great fun, food, and spirit ensued. With your
support, we were able to make over $3,000.00 that evening! All proceeds will go to help support programs at OMMS.
Thank you, again, and we hope to see you next February! For more information about OMMS, please visit us at
www.omms.org.

Many may already be aware as it was touched upon again this past weekend during Mass.  Father Chuck announced that through the generosity of one of our parishioners, TOM DAVIS, we are establishing the TOM and ADELE E. DAVIS TRUST FUND to provide scholarships for students at Old Mission Montessori School. Mr. Davis spoke of funding 10 half-tuition scholarships over the next two years and he is hoping that his gesture will inspire other parishioners to make a similar commitment. When all of the information regarding this INCEDIBLEGIFT is known we will provide further details in anupcoming newsletter, but for now WE feel truly blessed!

Our Old Mission Montessori School is looking for your “gently” used household items for our annual Christmas in July fundraiser. We accept new and used items, with the exception of clothing and shoes. Donations may be dropped off at the school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Please contact the school office if you have any questions.  All proceeds go directly to our Parish School. We thank you so much for your support!!

Enjoy an evening of food, dancing, and
gaming! The Second Annual OMMS Casino
Night is scheduled for Friday, February 11,
2011 from 6:00-11:00 PM at El Camino
Country Club in Oceanside. Admission is
$100.00 per couple or $55.00 per individual
and includes dinner, music, gaming, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Each guest will receive $500 in play money with an option to buy-on for more chips.

Don’t miss this night of gaming fun — and many chances to win big, for yourself and for our Parish school, Old Mission Montessori School (OMMS). Stop by the Parish school's office to confirm your reservation. But don’t delay. Reservations must be confirmed by  January 31st or your luck runs out.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  For moreinformation on sponsorship or the event, please call Lisa Caso @ 760-521-6841 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please save the date and join us on Sunday, January 30th, for the 10:00 a.m. mass in the Serra Center to help commemorate Catholic Schools Week! We can not think of a better way to begin our celebration than to begin it with our Parish community!

You are then cordially invited to tour your parish school during our OPEN HOUSE from 11:30 a.m.
– 2:00 p.m., to see first hand what your parish school has to offer! Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with friends and acquaintances as we extend this offer to all within the community!

Witness our pride and enthusiasm for our faith-filled Montessori School on Sunday, January 30 from 11:30–2:00 p.m. as we OPEN THE DOORS TO OMMS!

Altar Servers, OMMS Students and Parish Youth spent the morning bagging 2,000 pounds of rice and beans for the Thanksgiving Baskets to be given out through Social Concerns.   Well done and many thanks to all for their gift of service to our community.