NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 7, 2008

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 7, 2008 www.myolph.com

“In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

• MONDAY-Ravioli & roll, salad, applesauce, milk

• TUESDAY-Ham & roll, macaroni & cheese, peas, peaches, milk-CHEF SALAD, 5^TH-8^TH

• WEDNESDAY-Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

• THURSDAY-Chicken patty & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onion-cheese, milk

• FRIDAY-Ham Hoagie, vegetable soup, crackers, pears, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “I can rely on the Lord; I can always turn to him for shelter. It was he who gave me my freedom. My God, you are always there to help me!” Psalm 17:3

The virtues for the month of November are “gratitude” and “generosity”. Gratitude is the virtue that leads us to take note of the gifts that we receive each day. Generosity is defined as “letting others get the credit or praise. It is giving without having expectations of the other person.”

SCHOOL CALENDAR

SHORTS ARE NOW “OUT OF SEASON” UNTIL MAY

• Saturday, November 1 “Irish for a Night” at NDHS- go to www.myndhs.com for more info.

• Monday, November 3 7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. Spalding, AT OLPH
  Creative Arts Guild meeting, 6:00, Chef Lin’s

• Tuesday, November 4 Girl Scout representative speaking to girls in K-5^th

• Wednesday, Nov. 5 Out of uniform, K – 8^th - conduct reward 
  Jim Williams, 6:30, OLPH School gym, more info. below

• Thursday, November 6 7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
  5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Silverdale, AT REDOUBT
  Girl Scout parent meeting, library, 3:45, for those interested in joining Girl Scouts

• Friday, November 7 1^st-4^th graders, come dressed as saints-more info. below
  Parents & parishioners, coffee & donuts in café after 8:15 Mass

• Saturday, November 8 NDHS testing for rising freshmen- go to www.myndhs.com for info.

First through fourth graders, come dressed as your favorite saints, Friday, November 7, for 8:15 Mass. Be prepared to answer questions about your saints! The students will go to the cafeteria after Mass to talk about their saints. Afterward, students will change into their school uniforms.

Parents, please make sure your children’s clothing, shoes, back packs, lunch bags, etc., have their names written on them. If they end up in the Lost and Found box, they can be returned if properly labeled; otherwise, they will be donated to St. Cecilia’s Closet.

Volunteers, mark your calendars! A Virtus training session will be held at OLPH Parish Life Center, Monday, November 17 at 6:00 pm. To register, visit www.virtusonline.org Virtus training is required of all regular volunteers, including classroom helpers, substitute teachers, and coaches. Call Theresa Dedmon if you have questions, 622-1481, or email tdedmon@catholicweb.com

The OLPH Football 60 year anniversary “Outback Bowl” was a very special event. Over 400 people were in attendance to watch the OLPH football team play against Knox Catholic. Players from the OLPH inaugural 1948 team took part in a pinning ceremony, which included stories from the humorous to the emotional. The OLPH Rams finished second place in the ISC with an overall record of 13-3. Thank you to Hamilton Place Outback Steakhouse and the parents who made this event so terrific. Thank you to the OLPH coaches for their dedication!

OLPH School will be hosting Jim Williams, a highly effective speaker who uses personal stories to reach his audiences on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the OLPH School gym. Jim will speak on “Strengthening Families” which will give parents insight and suggestions on how to raise responsible, accountable, dependable children who are resilient and capable of handling disappointments. All OLPH Parish families and the Chattanooga Catholic Community are invited to attend this session. Childcare will be provided in the OLPH School cafeteria. Mr. Williams will also address the issue of “Bullying with Adolescents” with the OLPH School 6^th and 7^th grade classes on Thursday, November 6.

OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3^rd grade Brownie troupe gather food for the OLPH Church food pantry and Ladies of Charity. The food theme for November is “lunch items” – canned soup, tuna fish, peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti, canned fruit, etc. Boxes are located in the entryway of each school building. Different food themes will be announced each month. Also, a reminder that OLPH Church “Good Samaritan” food drive is the first Sunday of every month. Thank you for your support! OLPH Brownie Troop 14 is collecting old blankets and old towels for the Humane Society as a service project. Please bring in your old blankets and towels and place them in the collection box by the main entrance to the school building (near the archway). Collections will continue until November 14, 2008. Please help us keep our furry friends warm and dry this winter season.

Congratulations to the following fifth through eighth graders for making the honor roll the first nine weeks:

8^th grade: Principal’s List: Michelle Lee, Andrew Thomas, Steven Dorris, Kathryn Messier,

Nate Oliver

First Honors: William DeBarge, Joshua Deocampo, Ashley Hand, Bridget Haywood,

Jay Nguyen, Ellyn Conn, Vail Ponitz, Rick Prochazka, Casey Hale

Second Honors: Mitchell Jobe, Katie McDowell, Dilyn Share, Christian San Miguel

Honorable Mention: Alex Rutledge, Keaghan Hahn, Stephen Hart, Kyle Kelley,

Brittany Laws, Lauren Simpson, Bryan Johnson

7^th grade: Principal’s List: Christopher Coles, Dean Magat

First Honors: Danika Dorris, Jordan Vial, Zach Grannan, Emma Han, Anna McIntyre,

Grace Signiski

Second Honors: Mary Rebman, Brandon Harris

Honorable Mention: Nolan Pawlowski, Katherine Yolitz, Naomi Neri, Alexander Riddle,

Ryan Riesco, Thomas McGuire, Will Mahoney, Maris Schrage

6^th grade: Principal’s List: Mark Oliver, Carley Olejniczak

First Honors: Maggie Stovall, Rachel Bird, Robert Riesco

Second Honors: Gaby Mullin, Chris Allbritten, Nataleigh Dang, Sabrina Mohler

Honorable Mention: Abigail Champlin, Misaki Monden, Madeline Robbins,

Alison Dearing, John Lee, Sean Melvin, Emily Wexler

5^th grade: Principal’s List: Mary Margaret Haywood, Sarah Thomas, Willy Chong, Alex Darras,

Andie Dorris, Lauren Dray, Addison Hutton, Jessica Moore

First Honors: Anna Yolitz, Aileen Lanzar, Annie Cate Moore, Zachary Riddle,

Kathryn Sell, Cassidy Share, Maddie Siragusa, Conner Smith, James Teal

Second Honors: Christopher Boettner, Jacob Butler, Hannah Davis, Megan Hill,

Keri Klassen, Lucas Mullin, Joseph Smith, Colin O’Brien, Lauren Phillips,

Satori Price

Honorable Mention: David Hodges, Lauralee Rast, Charlie Johnson, Jennifer

Johnson, Hannah Jones, Jeffrey McDonald

8^th graders: A stamped, self-addressed envelope must accompany your teacher and counselor recommendations requested by Notre Dame High School. NDHS testing for 8^th graders will be Saturday, November 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 at NDHS. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. A second testing date is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009.

Sally Foster products may still be purchased on line! Go to www.SallyFoster.com; during the checkout process check the Group/Account Number button and enter the OLPH School account number 507594. The school will earn 50% of each sale. Online orders may be placed until Thanksgiving. When shopping online the order is delivered right to your door. If you have any questions call Beth Cromer at 987-9957.

OLPH Open House for incoming Kindergarteners for the school year of 2009-2010 will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008. All parents who have children starting Kindergarten for the next school year are invited to attend this Open House. Details will follow in an upcoming fanfare.

OLPH STRATEGIC CORE TEAM will meet on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in St. Patrick’s Hall in the Computer Lab to review the information gained from the Parent Input Sessions.

October 27 – October 31, 2008

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

OCTOBER 27 – OCTOBER 31, 2008 www.myolph.com

“In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

• MONDAY- Barbecue chicken sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, apples, milk

• TUESDAY-Spaghetti, roll, salad, applesauce, milk

• WEDNESDAY-Pepperoni Pizza Twist, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

• THURSDAY-Hamburger and bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk

• FRIDAY-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Where charity and love are found, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered in together.”

The virtue for the month of October is “friendship”. Friendship is the virtue that helps us form strong and unselfish relationships with other persons. They should help us grow as a person, and lead us to develop and grow in other virtues.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Saturday Oct. 25-Ram Run, Sunday, October 26-Oktoberfest at the Chattanooga Market

• Monday, October 27 School Committee, 6:30, school library
  7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. Belvoir Christian Academy, AT BCA
  5/6 Soccer, 5:30, v. Belvoir Christian Academy, AT BCA

• Tuesday, October 28 Picture retakes -GET ORDER FORM FROM OFFICE & soccer pictures
  5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
  Strategic Planning Parent In-put session, 6:30-7:30, library

• Wednesday, Oct. 29 Out of uniform for all students due to attendance at Home and School!

• Thursday, October 30 5/6 Soccer, 4:15, v. Brainerd Baptist, AT BRAINERD BAPTIST
  Parent-teacher conferences, 4:00 to 7:30

• Friday, October 31 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
  Parent-teacher conferences, 8:00 to 11:30

PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28. If you are not pleased with the photos you purchased from the September 18 “picture day”, your child/ren may have them retaken. The original photos need to be returned with your student; a new picture envelope must be completed-they are available in the school office. Those students having their picture retaken may wear an out of uniform top, and change into a uniform top after the picture is taken. Students who were absent on September 18 will have their picture taken. Soccer players will be given a separate picture envelope; they also need to bring their soccer uniforms with them for their pictures. Picture taking will begin promptly at 8:15 and will finish by 9:30.

Parent/teacher conferences will be held Thursday, October 30, 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm and Friday, October 31, 8:00 am to 11:30 am. We encourage all parents to attend a conference, and we suggest that your students accompany you.

OLPH School will be hosting Jim Williams, a highly effective speaker who uses personal stories to reach his audiences on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the OLPH School gym. Jim will speak on “Strengthening Families” which will give parents insight and suggestions on how to raise responsible, accountable, dependable children who are resilient and capable of handling disappointments. All OLPH Parish families and the Chattanooga Catholic Community are invited to attend this session. Childcare will be provided in the OLPH School cafeteria.

8^th graders: A stamped, self-addressed envelope must accompany your teacher and counselor recommendations requested by Notre Dame High School. NDHS testing for 8^th graders will be Saturday, November 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 at NDHS. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. A second testing date is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009.

Friday, November 7^th is the All School First Friday Mass at 8:15. Parents and parishioners are invited to join us for Mass and then for coffee and doughnuts in the school cafeteria after Mass.

OLPH Open House for incoming Kindergarteners for the school year of 2009-2010 will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008. All parents who have children starting Kindergarten for the next school year are invited to attend this Open House. Details will follow in an upcoming fanfare.

Strategic Planning Parent In-Put session will be held Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, in St. Patrick Hall (5^th/6^th grade building). Trained moderators will facilitate these sessions. Childcare will be available. Each session is limited to 50 families so please RSVP to dsigniski@gmail.com or call Dawn Signiski at 706-866-0102.

Please visit St. Cecilia’s Closet, stocked with gently used OLPH School uniforms and First Communion apparel. All proceeds benefit CAG (Creative Arts Guild of OLPH School) which assists in purchasing supplies for art, music and band. St. Cecilia’s Closet is open during school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30. Payments may be dropped off in the school office. Also, CAG is still accepting donations of shoes for a mission field in Haiti.

OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3^rd grade Brownie troupe gather food for the OLPH Church food pantry and Ladies of Charity. The food theme for October is “breakfast items” – cereal, grits, pancake mix, syrup and canned fruit. Boxes are located in the entryway of each school building. Different food themes will be announced each month. Also, a reminder that OLPH Church “Good Samaritan” food drive is the first Sunday of every month. Thank you for your support!

OLPH Brownie Troop 14 is collecting old blankets and old towels for the Humane Society as a service project. Please bring in your old blankets and towels and place them in the collection box by the main entrance to the school building (near the archway). Collections will continue until November 14, 2008. Please help us keep our furry friends warm and dry this winter season.

Sally Foster products may still be purchased on line! Go to www.SallyFoster.com; during the checkout process check the Group/Account Number button and enter the OLPH School account number 507594. The school will earn 50% of each sale. Online orders may be placed until Thanksgiving. When shopping online the order is delivered right to your door. If you have any questions call Beth Cromer at 987-9957.

ATTENTION ALL FORMER OLPH FOOTBALL PLAYERS, TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES! The Football Program is celebrating 60 years of football at OLPH. Plans are underway for a Bowl Game and luncheon on Saturday, October 25^th sponsored by Outback steakhouse. The luncheon and video presentation will be in the PLC beginning at Noon; the game is scheduled to begin at 1:30. There will be a mass photograph at halftime on the football field. Please visit the football website www.olphfootball.com for additional details. Also, an inflatable giant “Choo-Choo” jump will be on-site for all to enjoy!

October 13 - October 17, 2008

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
OCTOBER 13 – 17, 2008 FALL BREAK, SCHOOL CLOSED
OCTOBER 20 – 24, 2008 www.myolph.com

“In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

• MONDAY-Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
• TUESDAY-Sliced turkey & roll, green beans, creamed potatoes, pears, milk-CHEF SALAD, 5^TH-8^TH
• WEDNESDAY-Cheese pizza, salad, corn, pineapple, milk
• THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• FRIDAY-Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, banana, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121

The virtue for the month of October is “friendship”. Friendship is the virtue that helps us form strong and unselfish relationships with other persons. They should help us grow as a person, and lead us to develop and grow in other virtues.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

OCTOBER 13 – 17 – FALL BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED – HAVE FUN!

• Monday, October 20 8^th graders at Wesley Woods retreat
• Tuesday, October 21 8^th graders at Wesley Woods retreat
• Wed., October 22 8^th graders return from Wesley Woods
  Report cards sent home with students
  Home & School meeting, 6:00, gym, guest speaker Mr. Perry Storey
• Thurs., October 23 8^th graders visit Notre Dame High School
• Friday, October 24 Awards for first nine weeks, 5^th-8^th grades, gym, 2:30-all
  parents invited
• Saturday, Oct. 25 Ram Run, 9:30/10:30, Chattanooga Market
  Outback Bowl game; luncheon, noon, PLC
• Sunday, October 26 Oktoberfest, Chattanooga Market, Noon to 5:00 pm

Because of the wonderful response from last year, we are again holding parent/teacher conferences during one evening (October 30, 4:00 to 7:30) and one morning (October 31, 8:00 to 11:30). Parents will have an opportunity to sign up for a time slot at the Home and School meeting on October 22. Any parent who cannot make this meeting will have an opportunity to sign up via a form that will be sent home October 23. We encourage all parents to attend a conference, and we suggest that your students to accompany you. Jeri McInturff

HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the school gym. Mr. Perry Storey, principal at NDHS will be a guest speaker. Babysitting will be available in the cafeteria beginning at 5:45. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts will be provided for all children in the cafeteria.

Report cards will be sent home October 22. ALL OUTSTANDING BALANCES MUST BE PAID. THIS INCLUDES LUNCH, AFTER CARE, BEFORE CARE, AND TUITION. IN ADDITION, ALL OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS AND SPORTS UNIFORMS MUST BE TURNED IN.

8^th graders: A stamped, self-addressed envelope must accompany your teacher and counselor recommendations requested by Notre Dame High School.

Please visit St. Cecilia’s Closet, stocked with gently used OLPH School uniforms and First Communion apparel. All proceeds benefit CAG (Creative Arts Guild of OLPH School) which assists in purchasing supplies for art, music and band. St. Cecilia’s Closet is open during school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30. Payments may be dropped off in the school office. Also, CAG is still accepting donations of shoes for a mission field in Haiti.

OKTOBERFEST RAM RUN will be Saturday, October 25. The 5K starts at 9:30 am and the 1 mile at 10:30 am. This year the course will start and end at the Chattanooga Market. For information on sponsorship or registration please email Colleen Teal at c_c_teal@yahoo.com or call 605-6006 or Christie Sell @ csell@hamiltontn.gov or call 421-2726. Registration forms are in the back of the church and outside of the school office or you can download a registration form by going to www.myolph.com and click on the Ram Run link or register at www.active.com

OKTOBERFEST is October 25 and 26 at the Chattanooga Market. Oktoberfest will kick off with the Ram Run on Saturday, October 25 and continue through Sunday, October 26. The weekend celebration includes live music, German food and handcrafted art from local vendors. The Chattanooga Market is located inside the First Tennessee Pavilion at 1826 Carter Street.

OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3^rd grade Brownie troupe gather food for the OLPH Church food pantry and Ladies of Charity. The food theme for October is “breakfast items” – cereal, grits, pancake mix, syrup and canned fruit. Boxes are located in the entryway of each school building. Different food themes will be announced each month. Also, a reminder that OLPH Church “Good Samaritan” food drive is the first Sunday of every month. Thank you for your support!

A Spanish Enrichment program is being offered to students in grades 4^th through 8^th beginning Friday, October 24. This program will be conducted by parent volunteers who are native speakers. The purpose of this enrichment program is to increase the vocabulary and comprehension, improve the pronunciation, and stimulate the conversation in Spanish. The first meeting on October 24^th will be at 3:30 in the school library; parents are welcome to attend this introductory session. An information sheet was sent home with each student in those grades. Interested parents/students need to return the bottom half of the form to the school office. For more information on the program please contact Veronica Rivas at 706-937-4298 or veronicasurel@yahoo.com or Raquel Riesco at 706-259-7620 or rybo772000@yahoo.com

THE OLPH BOOSTER CLUB has a few Ram blankets and ball caps for sale. These would make great Christmas gifts! Samples of each are on display in the school office. Blankets are $20 each; ball caps are $10 each. Send your payment to the school office and the items will be sent home with your student.

7^TH GRADE MATH HELP: Dawn Signiski has volunteered to help 7^th graders with current and past pre-algebra topics. She will be available each Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Mrs. Melton’s classroom. Students interested in participating should go to Mrs. Melton’s classroom after school on any Wednesday. Pick up will take place outside of the 7^th/8^th grade building (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall) at 3:30. Students not picked up by 3:45 will be sent to Aftercare. Ms. Sumrell or Mrs. Hetzler will conduct Math Help on days that Mrs. Signiski is not available.

Sally Foster products may still be purchased on line! Go to www.SallyFoster.com; during the checkout process check the Group/Account Number button and enter the OLPH School account number 507594. The school will earn 50% of each sale. Online orders may be placed until Thanksgiving. When shopping online the order is delivered right to your door. If you have any questions call Beth Cromer at 987-9957.

ATTENTION ALL FORMER OLPH FOOTBALL PLAYERS, TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES! The Football Program is celebrating 60 years of football at OLPH. Plans are underway for a Bowl Game and luncheon on Saturday, October 25^th sponsored by Outback steakhouse. The luncheon and video presentation will be in the PLC beginning at Noon; the game is scheduled to begin at 1:30. There will be a mass photograph at halftime on the football field. Please visit the football website www.olphfootball.com for additional details.

Strategic Planning Parent In-Put session will be held Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, in St. Patrick Hall (5^th/6^th grade building). Trained moderators will facilitate these sessions. Childcare will be available. Each session is limited to 50 families so please RSVP to dsigniski@gmail.com or call Dawn Signiski at 706-866-0102.