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Dear Students, Parents and Friends,

"What we can't do with joy... should probably not be done at all," from A Bold and Humble Love, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

The more I read about our Sisters of St. Joseph and continue to study the women who have gone before us, the more I am humbled by their leadership and vision in service to others. Just recently I have been blessed with two different encounters with our Sisters: the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida and Events Calendar the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. In a spirit of unifying love and in relationship with the dear neighbor, each is uniquely carrying Nov. 5: Father­Daughter Dance 6:00 pm on the heart and soul of those first founding sisters from 1650 Le Puy, France. Nov. 6: Beauty & the Beast performance

In looking to all of the Sisters of St. Joseph across the nation and Nov. 8: Early Dismissal 12:45 pm | Election Day our world, their pursuit of "service to the dear neighbor without distinction" continues to influence our work here at OLP. What is distinct about our CSJ congregation is the manner in Nov. 11: No School (Veteran's Day) which they serve ­ with joy! Nov. 15: Winter Arts Festival 11:00 am As educators in the Catholic faith, we are blessed with so many moments to simultaneously celebrate our devotion to our Lord and to the education of our young women. These Nov. 16: Frosh Retreat complimentary tasks are what give joy to our work as OLP faculty and staff, and lead us to a deeper call in our ministry. Nov. 18: OLP/Saints Fall Student Art Show

In all that we do here, we seek those moments to model for our young women the joy we Nov. 19: Fall Fling for Frosh & Sophomores experience when we can give to others and shape our world for a better tomorrow. Moreover, it 7:00 pm (Buy Tickets) is the example of our OLP pilots who consistently live this inherited legacy through their cheerful giving of their talents and time in service to others that continues the symbiotic relationship Nov. 21: OLP 25th Annual Golf Tournament started long ago. (Buy Tickets)

Needless to say, it is our Mission that guides our path and inspires our vision for the future. In Nov. 22: Early Dismissal 12:45 pm | this spirit, I thank you for all you do to support us. Grandparents Day (RSVP)

I wish you a joyous November and a Happy Thanksgiving holiday. Nov. 23­Nov 28: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) God Bless, Nov. 30: Architects of Change @ School Dr. Lauren Lek Conversation Series 11:00 am (RSVP) Head of School Dec. 1: Parent Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour, Author of Untangled, 6:00 pm (RSVP)

Looking Forward to November Dec. 2: No School (Faculty Work Day)

Dear Parents & Students, Dec. 3: BeYOUtiful (RSVP)

Howdy Partners! As we begin this month of gratitude, we would like Recurring Events: to extend our gratitude to you as parents for supporting the educational experience of your daughter(s) here at OLP. As an Every Tuesday: Parents in Prayer 7:45 am administration, we are also incredibly grateful for our faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing an innovative and personalized 1st and 3rd Tuesday: Morning Mass 7:00 am educational experience for OLP students. Pictured below are just a few of the faculty and staff that make OLP so great (this picture Spirit Store Hours: was taken during our annual day of Halloween festivities)! During the month of November, the Spirit Store I had the privilege of attending the Junior Retreat with half of our will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Junior class at Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center in 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Can't wait? Order online Julian, CA. It was again a reminder of how fortunate we are to from our Spirit Store. celebrate our Catholic faith within the constructs of our school. The other half of the Junior class participated in two days of a Catholic Social Justice Symposium. The first day was spent learning and discussing issues surrounding the death penalty. Their second day focus was eccumnenical in spirit, as they participated in a field trip that involved a visit to the Islamic Center of San Diego and the Ohr Shalom Synagogue. In their entirety the two days were a celebration of faith and our calling to be peacemakers in our world.

Notice: Election Day

In effort to support our community's participation in the national vote, students will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. Additionally, Wednesday, November 9, will now be a regular schedule with a dismissal at 2:15 pm.

The polling station will reside on the bottom floor of the OLP parking garage, which allows us to block off access to the general campus while school is in session..

Thank you for keeping our Senior retreat participants in prayer as they finished their faith­filled three days at Whispering Winds November 2­4. Additionally, the annual Frosh Retreat for the Class of 2020 will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church.

The performances of Beauty & the Beast, featuring our new OLP orchestra under the direction of Ms. Tamara Paige, have been a huge success! This weekend's shows are sold out. Click here for a glimpse of this amazing performance.

The annual Winter Arts Festival will take place on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 11:00 am ­12:05 pm. The assembly will showcase student artwork and performances from all disciplines of art. Features will include student artwork, choreographed dance routines, theatrical performances, musical ensembles and speech team exhibitions. Throughout the week, student Save the Date art will be on display in the Front Office hallways and on Friday, November 18, 2016, all are invited to the OLP/ Saints Art Show at Saint Augustine High School. We hope you can join us to Christmas At Our House appreciate the incredible talent that is present within our Pilot community! Thursday, December 8, 2016 A Taste of the Holidays: 5:00­6:30 pm With Gratitude, Candlelight Procession: 7:00 pm

Mrs. Jessica Hooper Join us as we celebrate Christmas through Assistant Head of School food, drinks and our time honored Candlelight Procession tradition. This year, we are also bringing you an Ice Skating Rink!

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Plan Ahead for 2017­18 Tuition Assistance Tuition assistance applications for the 2017­18 school year will be accepted beginning Thursday, December 1, 2016. Are you ready? Our Financial Aid Office is here to help you through the process.

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Peace Through Prayer Retreat

We have some exciting news: Tina Mickelson and Phil Mickelson, Sr. will be joining us for On Saturday, November 19, world­renowned the OLP Golf Tournament! Golf pro Tina Mickelson will host a short­game clinic at 10:00 am retreat master and author, Father Jacques before the start of the tournament. You also have a chance to complete Tina Mickelson and Phil Philippe, will be presenting a retreat entitled Mickelson, Sr.'s foursome at the tournament. Bid now for your twosome to join the Mickelson "Peace Through Prayer" at St. James Catholic twosome for a round of golf! Church in Solana Beach from 9:00 am ­ 4:30 pm. This retreat is hosted by the Gospel Girls Learn More & Register Here from Saint James and Parents In Prayer groups from a number of Catholic schools. All Catholic men and women are invited to attend. You may register here. There is a $20 Retreat Donation and lunch is available for $10.

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All grandparents are invited to join us for Grandparents Day on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:45 pm. This special day gives grandparents and granddaughters a chance Sophia Bacino '19 Releases First Album to celebrate their bond and make new memories on OLP's campus. Our very own student, Sophia Bacino '19, is Learn More & RSVP Here releasing her first CD, Love Potion, this week! She is hosting a CD Release Party on Friday, November 4 from 7:00­9:00 pm at the La Jolla Community Center. Sophia plays the ukulele, guitar and piano, which results in a "unique California sound." Purchase your ticket from her website, and look for her music on iTunes and Spotify.

With the support of Maria Shriver, OLP is bringing Architects of Change Live to campus on November 30 for our inaugural conversation series. In the words of Ms. Shriver, an Architect of Change is a "conscious idealist, a person (or people) who see things as they are, but think about what they can be." The premise in this Live series is to spark conversation in an intimate setting because when people come together to listen and share, "minds open, hearts move and Save the Date change happens." OLP's 32nd Annual Gala OLP is honored to be the first school to partner with Ms. Shriver and her team for the launch of Saturday, February 11, 2017 #AOCatSchool. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 30 at 11:00 am in the Holy Family Event Center. Learn More

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We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting Dr. Lisa Damour, author of New York Times best­seller Untangled, on December 1, 2016 for a special parent presentation. All parents, including those from our partner schools, are invited to attend our 6:00 pm event in the Holy Our Beauty & the Beast performances have Family Event Center on OLP's campus. been such a sucess! Look at these amazing costumes, which one of our own students, Erin Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, is an Strumm '17, helped design. Thank you to Gary informational guide for parents that pulls back the curtain on the teenage years. Dr. Damour's Payne Photography for this beautiful photo. speaking schedule is already entirely booked!

Please RVSP Here if you plan to attend, and don't forget to pass this along to your friends.

Ballet Folklorico students gave a wonderful performance during our annual Open House on Saturday, October 8. Want to see more pictures? Browse through our Open House photo album.

CIF tournaments are in full swing. Volleyball lost their first round match of the CIF Volleyball Tournament against Westview High School, wrapping up their season. Cross Country will be competing in their league playoffs next Thursday at Morley Field expecting solid results.

Congratulations are in order for Catalin Yturralde '19 (left) and Maria Morgan '17 (right). Catalin qualified to advance to the CIF Southern California Regional Golf Tournament and Maria has advanced to the singles play­in round of the CIF Individuals Tennis Tournament. Both tournaments begin next week. Go Pilots! Congratulations to our beautiful Homecoming Court! Hailey, pictured far left, was crowned Save the Date: Fall Sports Recognition Night Homecoming Queen by the 1956 Homecoming is Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm in the Queen, Anita Sosna, a Regina Caeli alumna. Holy Family Event Center. All fall student­ athletes and their families are invited to attend the ceremony celebrating their seasons. Please see emailed invitation for instructions to RSVP. Email Sarah Coach Blackbourn at [email protected] for further questions.

For more information on competition results and schedules, please visit the athletics website or check the weekly bulletin. And don't forget to follow the OLP Athletics Instagram page @olpathletics. A small portion of our Speech Team competed

in the SDIVSL Tournament today on Saturday, October 15. Congratulations to Sophia DeFrabizio '19 and Andrea Lopez '18 for advancing to finals!

Our first Bring Your Dad to School Day was a By Leticia Oseguera, World Languages Department Chair great success! We had over 200 dads & guardians join their daughters for lunch and Navigating freshman year can be stressful, which is why OLP has implemented a variety of games on October 20. Browse through more programs to help support the Class of 2020. Frosh have learned study skills, how to validate adorable photos here. Interested in the club? Internet sources and how to conduct research in our library. Our frosh are supported by a Contact OLP dad Henry Amigable at variety of departments on campus, including our student­led Link Crew group, which is [email protected]. dedicated to mentoring the frosh class.

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Scott Flansburg, known as the Human Calculator, visited OLP on October 25. Scott earned his nickname due to his remarkable abilities of performing rapid mathematical calcuations with amazing speed and accuracy.

By Delia Garland '17

To me, World Youth Day was an event that changed the way I saw the world. Before we traveled to Krakow, Poland, I looked at the people around me and didn't see any connections ­ just faces. The international event commemorated the lives of the merciful Jesus, Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mary Faustian Kowalski. After attending this event with the Pope and 3 million Half of our junior class participated in an other young, aspiring Catholics, I have realized that every one around me has a story. No matter the religion or background, everyone has a life story that deserves to be told. overnight retreat at Whispering Winds Oct. 27­ 28 to deepen their Catholic faith. The other half experienced a Social Justice Symposium, After each large event with the Pope, all 3 million youth traveled back to the river, miles away, in a large parade. Each group had a flag representing their country and were wrapped head­to­toe which included traveling to a local Mosque and in their national attire. For miles we walked with the youth of the nation, singing songs of Temple to learn more about the faith of others. different countries, and in that moment I truly felt one with the rest of the world.

Congratulations to our girls who went to Sacramento for the Mock Trial Competition last weekend. Great job!

By Alexis Rodriguez, Associate Director of Advancement

The Gomez sisters ­ Celia Gomez De Ramirez '59, Carmen Gomez '61 (deceased) and Maria Antonieta Gomez '66 ­ were the first generation of OLP graduates in their family. Maria Antonieta and both of her siblings attended grammar school at OLP in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Since then, Maria Antonieta has had the privilege of watching her daughter, Maria Aidee Gomez '89, and granddaughter, Maria Aidee Varriale Gomez '20, experience all that OLP has to offer.

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Link Crew Leaders attended the Student Link Crew Conference at Westview High School. They had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Massimino, NASA Astronaut, Professor at Columbia University and special guest star on The Big Bang Theory, speak!

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