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MONDAY-Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
TUESDAY-Ham & roll, scalloped potatoes, green peas, cinnamon apples, milk
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I exult for joy to the Lord, my soul rejoices in my God; for he has clothed me in the garment of salvation and robed me in the cloak of justice, like a bride adorned with her jewels." Isaiah 61
The virtue for the month of December is "charity". "Charity is the virtue that leads us to love others without exception as we love ourselves, always looking for what is good in thought, attitude, word and action.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Monday, December 1 7/8 Soccer, 4:00, v. Oakwood, AT OLPH 5/6 Soccer, 5:00, v. Oakwood, AT OLPH Basketball meeting, 5:30 pm, gym - see note in fanfare
Tuesday, December 2 Book Fair begins, 7:45 to 3:45, in the school library
Thursday, December 4 Virtus training, 6 pm to 9 pm, St. Jude School in the Harwood Room
Friday, December 5 "Evening with Santa", 7:00, school gym
Saturday, December 6 Parents Day Out fundraiser for 8th grade - more info. in fanfare
There will be a meeting Monday, December 1, at 5:30 pm, in the gym, for all 5th- 8th grade basketball players, parents, and coaches. Coaches are still needed for a few teams.
There are only 3 more Scrip order days until Christmas break - December 1, December 8, and December 15.
Parents Day Out: On Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13, the 8th grade class is sponsoring a fundraiser for their spring trip. They will provide babysitting for your children from 9 am to 4 pm in the school gym. Call Lisa Butler with your questions, 423-304-1853.
The Book Fair will be held December 2nd through December 9th, in the school library, from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm; it will also be open during "Evening with Santa" on Friday, December 5th. Cash, checks and credit cards are welcome. Anyone wishing to help with set up on December 1, or during the week with the Fair, please contact Mrs. Duenas at olphmediacenter @catholicweb.com This is a great way to earn PIP hours!
The Booster Club has OLPH blankets and caps for sale! They are available in the school office for $20 (blanket), and $10 (cap).
Children's Christmas Choir for 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass: Children age 8 and older will rehears in the church on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Instruments as well as singers are welcome. Please call the church office at 622-7232 if you have any questions.
OLPH Food Drive: Please help the 3rd grade Brownie troop gather food for the OLPH food pantry and Ladies of Charity. The food theme for December is "dinner items" - Hamburger Helper, spaghetti sauce and noodles, pizza mixes, stuffing, canned vegetables, etc. Boxes are located in the entryway of each school building. Different food themes will be announced each month. Also, a reminder the OLPH Church "Good Samaritan" food drive is the first Sunday of every month.
"Evening with Santa" and OLPH Parish Fish Fry - You are invited to attend an evening of Christmas fun, food and fellowship on Friday, December 5th at OLPH. Begin with the First Friday Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 pm, followed by the K of C First Friday Fish Fry in the PLC, and then join the OLPH Home and School for an "Evening with Santa" at 7:00 pm in the OLPH School gym. While at an "Evening with Santa" enjoy cookies and milk, games, door prizes, and BINGO for kids from 0 to 99! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be visiting OLPH that evening and pictures with Santa will be taken for a donation of $1.00. Please join the OLPH Parish community for some Christmas fun!
Mrs. Meinert is looking for a volunteer/s to help her on Wednesdays on a regular basis. This will involve hanging up and taking down art work, replacing clay objects in display cabinets, etc. If you can help please call Mrs. Meinert at 867-9538 (home) or 227-9229 (cell).
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Tuesday-Pizza, corn, salad, pineapple, milk-NO CHEF SALAD OR POTATO, 5TH-8TH
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday-SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise; Give thanks to him; bless his name.” Psalm 100
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
Saturday, November 22 Parents Night Out! More info. below
Sunday, November 23 Friday Mass School Choir (grades 5th-8th) will sing at 10:00 Mass
Monday, November 24 5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Berean, AT NORTH RIVER SOCCER COMPLEX
Tuesday, November 25 All school mass in celebration of Thanksgiving, 8:15 am 7/8 soccer practice is cancelled
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday-SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK-enjoy!
Sunday, November 30 Advent begins
There will be NO SCRIP ORDERS placed on Monday, November 24, the week of Thanksgiving. If orders are sent in, they will be held and placed on Monday, December 1st, for pick up on December 5th. Please consider placing a Scrip order early to ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Remember, there are only 3 more Scrip order days until Christmas break – December 1, December 8, and December 15.
Parents Night Out! On Saturday, November 22, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, 8th graders will be in the OLPH gym to provide babysitting for your children. The cost is $20 for the first child, and $10 for each additional child. The funds are going toward the 8th grade trip. Contact Lisa Butler at 423-304-1853 with your questions.
Book Fair – It is that time of year! Come shop for Christmas at the Book Fair which will be held December 2-9, from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm in the school library. This is a change of dates from the original school calendar. The Book Fair will also be open during “An Evening with Santa” on Friday, December 5th. Cash, checks and credit cards are welcome. Anyone wishing to help with set up on December 1, or during the week, please contact Mrs. Duenas at olphmediacenter@catholicweb.comThis is a good way to earn PIP hours!
The Booster Club has OLPH blankets and caps for sale! They are available in the school office for $20 (blanket), and $10 (cap).
Please add to your calendars: Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm, OLPH Christmas program at Notre DameHigh School. More details to come.
I wanted to take the opportunity to personally thank many of the volunteers who were so generous with their time and talents. Leslie Smith did a fantastic job designing the Ram Run brochures. Anne Bordash once again used her creative skills to produce the t-shirts and posters. Way to go Anne! Paul Smith and Chris Thomas, of course, donated the Chattanooga Market, not to mention their time and energy to make the Run such a success. Kathy Sumrell was awesome. All of the Home & School staff was terrific. Everyone who donated – THANK YOU! Scott Harris was so helpful with the donating of the printing and sponsoring. The list goes on. All of the “small” efforts amounted to so much. I can’t tell you how much it meant to me to show up at 7:00 am, in the dark, the day of the race and Roger Qualey was already there looking at me with his kind face ready to work. It was such a relief. And people just kept showing up anxious to help. Kudos to all of you! Colleen Courter Teal
Children’s Christmas Choir (for 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass): Children age 8 and older will rehearse in the church, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Instruments as well as singers are welcome. Please call the church office at 622-7232 if you have any questions.
Parents, if you have pictures from any OLPH School event(Ram Run, Oktoberfest, Saints dress-up day, Halloween parties, sports, etc.), please send them to Miss Fones or Ms. Sumrell for use in the yearbook. Pictures can be on a disk or hard copy, or can be emailed to gfones@catholicweb.com or ksumrell@catholicweb.com
OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3rd grade Brownie troop gather food for the OLPHChurch 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 OLPHChurch “Good Samaritan” food drive is the first Sunday of every month.
Stock up now for your holiday baking needs!The Notre Dame High School Band is selling pecans, almonds, and cashews. They are sold in one pound bags, for $7.00 per bag. See Mary Curtiss in the school cafeteria.
Santa is on his way!We are in need of a Christmas committee to help us organize our “Evening withSanta” scheduled for Friday, December 5, at 7:00 pm (this is a change of date from the original school calendar which reads “Breakfast with Santa” on Sat., Dec. 6). If interested please call Beth Tapley at 423-290-0766, or email Homeandschool@catholicweb.com
“EVENING WITH SANTA” and OLPH Parish Fish Fry – You are invited to attend an evening of Christmas fun, food and fellowship on Friday, December 5th at OLPH (changed from original calendar date of Saturday, Dec. 6th). Begin with the First Friday Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 pm, followed by the Knights of Columbus First Friday Fish Fry in the PLC, and then join the OLPH Home & School for an “Evening with Santa” at 7:00 pm in the OLPHSchool gym. While at an “Evening with Santa” enjoy cookies and milk, games, door prizes, and BINGO for kids from 0 to 99! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be visiting OLPH that night and pictures with Santa will be taken for a donation of $1.00. Please join the OLPH Parish community for some Christmas fun!
There are several grades who have met their BOX TOPS goals! The first, second, third, and fifth graders have met their goals. The other grades need the following number of Box Tops to meet their goals: Kindergarten – 198; fourth – 379; sixth – 109; seventh – 441; and eighth – 802. Those grades who meet their goal will receive a special treat before the Christmas break!
Third Annual Sugar ‘n Spice Luncheonfor OLPH Parish is forming their committee for the spring luncheon. The luncheon promotes the virtues of modesty, chastity and Christian family life. It is open to ladies of all ages. If you are interested in joining this committee call or email Gail Raabe at 423-364-2461 or raabef@comcast.net
ART NEWS – Mrs. Meinert is looking for a volunteer/s to help her on Wednesdays on a regular basis. This will involve hanging up art work, taking down art work, replacing clay objects in our display cabinets, etc. If you can help once in a while please call her at 867-9538 (home) or 227-9229 (cell).
OLPH SCHOOL CHOIR – This Sunday, November 23, our Friday Mass School Choir (grades 5th-8th) will sing at the 10:00Mass. Sunday’s celebration is Christ the King. Come hear our wonderful children’s voices.
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MONDAY-Hot dog & bun, potato salad, cole slaw, peaches, milk
TUESDAY-Spaghetti & roll, salad, applesauce, milk-NO CHEF SALADS FOR 5TH-8TH
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Give peace, Lord, to those who wait for you; listen to the prayers of your servants, and guide us in the way of justice.” Sirach 36
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
***Catholic Charities food drive Thursday, November 13 through Friday, November 21***
Monday, November 17 Yearbook student/staff meeting after school in Miss Fones’ classroom
Virtus training, 6 to 9 pm, OLPH PLC
Tuesday, November 18Bake sale to benefit “Food for the Poor”-more info. below 7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Boyd, AT BOYD BUCHANAN
Wednesday, November 19 Home & School meeting, 6:00, gym-childcare in the cafeteria
Thursday, November 20 Kindergarten Open House for upcoming kindergarteners-see below
Thanksgiving lunch-see ticket purchase information below 5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. St. Peter, AT OLPH-CANCELLED- WILL NOT RESCHEDULE
Please add to your calendars: Thursday, December 18, 7:00 pm, OLPH Christmas program at Notre DameHigh School. More details to come.
Volunteers, mark your calendars! AVirtus training session will be held at OLPHParishLifeCenter, 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 3rd grade class is learning about the virtues of “gratitude” and “generosity” for the month of November. The class will have a bake sale on Tuesday, November 18th during all lunches (and during the Home & School meeting on Wednesday evening) to raise money for the “Food for the Poor” organization. The 3rd grade theme Mass will be on Friday, November 21 at 8:15 am and will focus on putting God’s virtues into practice.
Thanksgiving lunch at OLPHSchool will be on Thursday, November 20. OLPH parents are invited to join their children for lunch at the cost of $5.00 per adult, and $3.00 per non-OLPH student. OLPH student’s lunch will remain $2.25.Please send a note with payment to your student’s homeroom teacher by Tuesday, November 18, if you would like to have lunch that day.A ticket/s will then be sent home with your child. The student’s lunch debit account cannot be used for parent lunches that day. Thank you.
***CATHOLIC CHARITIES THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: OLPH Parish and School is having a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Catholic Charities Thursday, November 13th through Friday, November 21st. Catholic Charities has asked us to collect specific food items for the Thanksgiving Food Baskets for 200 families this year. Boxes will be placed in every classroom and in Holy Family Hall. The food will be delivered on Friday, November 21, to the Knights of Columbus Council #610 on Sylvan Street. On Sunday, November 23, volunteers will put the food boxes together to be delivered to the families for Thanksgiving. Catholic Charities has provided us with a list of the food that will go in the Thanksgiving food boxes. Please bring your food by Friday, November 21, so it can be delivered to the K of C in time to prepare the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Please bring the following items:
Kindergarten and 1st grade – instant mashed potatoes
2nd grade – cranberry sauce
3rd grade – Stove Top Stuffing Mix
4th grade – Jiffy cornbread mix
5th & 6th grades – canned green beans
7th & 8th grades – canned corn
“And whoever gives only a cup of water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a Disciple –Amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” Matthew 10:47
Mrs. Curtiss is in need of a cafeteria aide to work Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please contact her at 629-5677 if you are interested.
On November 22 and 23 Catholic Charities will hold its annual Bake Sale at OLPH! Last year, churches around the deanery raised thousands of dollars to be used for emergency assistance for families in need. We need more home-baked items to add to the wonderful pies and cookies Catholic Charities volunteers will bring. Labeled, priced items may be dropped off at the OLPHParishLifeCenter on Friday, November 21, from noon until 5:00, or Saturday, November 22, between 9:00 am and noon. If that is not possible, you may bring them with you and drop them off before the Mass you plan to attend. Baked goods will be for sale after all weekend Masses. Sharing your baking talents can help change lives right here in Chattanooga! If you have any questions, contact Cissy West at 899-4061, or cisnbill@bellsouth.net
Attention parents of incoming kindergarten students: If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the school year 2009-2010, please contact Teresa Hennen to get an application package. If you are not a member of OLPH Parish, please let Mrs. Hennen know so an invitation to the Kindergarten Open House (more informationbelow) may be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hennen at 423-622-1481 or Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
OLPH Open House for incoming Kindergarteners for the school year of 2009-2010 will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 11:00, in the school library. All parents who have children starting Kindergarten for the next school year are invited to attend this Open House. Please RSVP by Monday, November 17 to Mrs. Hennen at 423-622-1481 or email Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
Any 7th or 8th grade student who is interested in joining the yearbook staff, please stay for a meeting after school on Monday, November 17, in Miss Fones’ classroom. Students, you are welcome to come, even if you didn’t turn in an application.
Parents, if you have pictures from any OLPH School event (Ram Run, Oktoberfest, Saints dress-up day, Halloween parties, sports, etc.), please send them to Miss Fones or Ms. Sumrell for use in the yearbook. Pictures can be on a disk or hard copy, or can be emailed to gfones@catholicweb.com or ksumrell@catholicweb.com
BASKETBALL NEWS
5th grade boys and 7th grade boys, it’s time to start thinking about basketball! Parents, if your 5th or 7th grade boy is interested in playing basketball at OLPHSchool, please join Coach Lee Riddle and Coach Chris Grannan on the following dates at the OLPH gym:
ØSaturday, November 15 – 9:00 am to 10:15 am – 5th grade boys
10:15 am to 11:30 am – 7th grade boysAND
ØSaturday, November 22 – 9:00 am to 10:15 am – 5th grade boys
10:15 am to 11:30 am – 7th grade boys
ØThese dates will allow the coaches an opportunity to meet the boys, determine how many players will be on each team, and, of course, play a little hoop. Please note that practice times are not set in stone at this point but will begin in December; games will start in January.
ØIf you have any questions please contact Chris Grannan (5th grade team) at 423-322-7091 or cgrannan@emjcorp.comor Lee Riddle (7th grade team) at 423-802-2291 or llriddle@lodgefmg.com
Basketball sign-up will begin the week of November 10 for 5th through 8th grade boys and girls. See Coach Close for information on physicals, fees or forms, or contact him at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.netCoaches are still needed for the following teams: 5th girls, 6th girls, and 7th girls. All coaches need to complete the Virtus training, as mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville.
OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3rd grade Brownie troop gather food for the OLPHChurch 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 OLPHChurch “Good Samaritan” food drive is the first Sunday of every month.
Stock up now for your holiday baking needs! The Notre Dame High School Band is selling pecans, almonds, and cashews. They are sold in one pound bags, for $7.00 per bag. See Mary Curtiss in the school cafeteria.
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS
Be sure to enroll in the Food Lion, Bi-Lo, and Publix school incentive shopping cards. Forms for Bi-Lo and Food Lion are available in the Development/Home and School office, as well as Publix cards.
Santa is on his way! We are in need of a Christmas committee to help us organize our “Evening withSanta” scheduled for Friday, December 5, at 7:00 pm(this is a change of date from the original school calendar which reads “Breakfast with Santa” on Sat., Dec. 6). If interested please call Beth Tapley at 423-290-0766, or email Homeandschool@catholicweb.com
“EVENING WITH SANTA” and OLPH Parish Fish Fry – You are invited to attend an evening of Christmas fun, food and fellowship on Friday, December 5th at OLPH (changed from original calendar date of Saturday, Dec. 6th). Begin with the First Friday Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 pm, followed by the Knights of Columbus First Friday Fish Fry in the PLC, and then join the OLPH Home & School for an “Evening with Santa” at 7:00 pm in the OLPHSchool gym. While at an “Evening with Santa” enjoy cookies and milk, games, door prizes, and BINGO for kids from 0 to 99! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be visiting OLPH that night and pictures with Santa will be taken for a donation of $1.00. Please join the OLPH Parish community for some Christmas fun!
SCRIP UPDATE- ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE
WHAT’S HOT: New merchants: Dell (4 %) - $100
Home Shopping Network (6 %) - $25
Increases in percentage donated to OLPHSchool:
Dicks – 8 %
Home Depot – 4 %
Bath & Body Works- Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 – 5 %
Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy – Nov. 8 to Dec. 5 – 11%
JCPenney – Nov. 1 to Nov. 28 – 6 %
TGI Friday’s – Nov. 1 to Dec. 5 – 10 %
Cabela’s – Oct. 25 to Nov. 28 – 14 %
LL Bean – Oct. 25 to Dec. 12 – 17 %
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 OLPHSchool 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.
Third Annual Sugar ‘n Spice Luncheon for OLPH Parish is forming their committee for the spring luncheon. The luncheon promotes the virtues of modesty, chastity and Christian family life. It is open to ladies of all ages. If you are interested in joining this committee call or email Gail Raabe at 423-364-2461 or raabef@comcast.net
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE NOVEMBER 10 – NOVEMBER 14, 2008 http://www.myolph.com/
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THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
FRIDAY-Fish, cole slaw, tri-tater, pears, milk
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “I will praise your name forever, Lord.” Psalm 145
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 AND SKORTS ARE NOW “OUT OF SEASON” UNTIL MAY; this includes out-of-uniform days
Monday, November 10 7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. David Brainerd, AT DAVID BRAINERD Booster Club meeting, 6:00-moved to Tuesday
Tuesday, November 11 5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Berean, AT OLPH Booster Club meeting, 6:00, teacher lounge (NEW DATE and location)
Wed., November 12 Strategic Core Team, 6:30, Computer Lab in St. Patrick’s Hall 5/6 Soccer, 3:00, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH (new to calendar) 7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH-Cook out! More info. below
Thursday, November 13 7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. TN Temple (cancelled)
OLPH Soccer teams will have a cook out on Wednesday, November 12. All OLPH families, parishioners and friends are invited to the 5/6 and 7/8 grade soccer games beginning at 3:00 pm with a hamburger and hot dog cook out sponsored by Preston King, OLPH School parent and owner of Tilden Auto Care. The 8th grade soccer players will receive special recognition, and all 5th-7th grade soccer players will be announced. Come celebrate with the OLPH soccer teams and enjoy a free cook out with your family and friends!
Attention parents of incoming kindergarten students: If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the school year 2009-2010, please contact Teresa Hennen to get an application package. If you are not a member of OLPH Parish, please let Mrs. Hennen know so an invitation to the Kindergarten Open House (more information below) may be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hennen at 423-622-1481 or Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
OLPH Open House for incoming Kindergarteners for the school year of 2009-2010 will be held Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 11:00, in the school library. All parents who have children starting Kindergarten for the next school year are invited to attend this Open House. Please RSVP by Monday, November 17 to Teresahennen@catholicweb.com or Mrs. Hennen at 423-622-1481.
BASKETBALL NEWS 5th grade boys and 7th grade boys, it’s time to start thinking about basketball! Parents, if your 5th or 7th grade boy is interested in playing basketball at OLPH School, please join Coach Lee Riddle and Coach Chris Grannan on the following dates at the OLPH gym:
Saturday, November 15 – 9:00 am to 10:15 am – 5th grade boys 10:15 am to 11:30 am – 7th grade boys AND
Saturday, November 22 – 9:00 am to 10:15 am – 5th grade boys 10:15 am to 11:30 am – 7th grade boys
These dates will allow the coaches an opportunity to meet the boys, determine how many players will be on each team, and, of course, play a little hoop. Please note that practice times are not set in stone at this point but will begin in December; games will start in January. If you have any questions please contact Chris Grannan (5th grade team) at 423-322-7091 or cgrannan@emjcorp.com or Lee Riddle (7th grade team) at 423-802-2291 or llriddle@lodgefmg.com Basketball sign-up will begin the week of November 10 for 5th through 8th grade boys and girls. See Coach Close for information on physicals, fees or forms, or contact him at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net Coaches are still needed for the following teams: 5th girls, 6th girls, and 7th girls. All coaches need to complete the Virtus training, as mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville.
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 http://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
HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS The 3rd grade class has already met their goal for Box Top collecting! They will be rewarded in December. All other grades check your progress and keep bringing in those Box Tops! Thank you! Be sure to enroll in the Food Lion, Bi-Lo, and Publix school incentive shopping cards. Forms for Bi-Lo and Food Lion are available in the Development/Home and School office, as well as Publix cards. Santa is on his way! We are in need of a Christmas committee to help us organize our “Evening with Santa” scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 7:00 pm (this is a change of date from the original school calendar which reads “Breakfast with Santa” on Sat., Dec. 7). If interested please call Beth Tapley at 423-290-0766, or email Homeandschool@catholicweb.com
SCRIP UPDATE- ORDER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE WHAT’S HOT: New merchants:
Dell (4 %) - $100
Home Shopping Network (6 %) - $25
Increases in percentage donated to OLPH School:
Dicks – 8 %
Home Depot – 4 %
Bath & Body Works- Nov. 8 to Nov. 12 – 5 %
Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy – Nov. 8 to Dec. 5 – 11%
JCPenney – Nov. 1 to Nov. 28 – 6 %
TGI Friday’s – Nov. 1 to Dec. 5 – 10 %
Cabela’s – Oct. 25 to Nov. 28 – 14 %
LL Bean – Oct. 25 to Dec. 12 – 17 %
Thanksgiving lunch at OLPH School will be on Thursday, November 20. OLPH parents are invited to join their children for lunch at the cost of $5.00 per adult, and $3.00 per non-OLPH student. OLPH student’s lunch will remain $2.25. Please send a note to your student’s homeroom teacher by Tuesday, November 18, if you would like to have lunch that day.
Stock up now for your holiday baking needs! The Notre Dame High School Band is selling pecans, almonds, and cashews. They are sold in one pound bags, for $7.00 per bag. See Mary Curtiss in the school cafeteria.
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.
OLPH FOOD DRIVE: Please help the 3rd 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 12, 2008. Please help us keep our furry friends warm and dry this winter season.
8th graders: A stamped, addressed envelope (addressed to NDHS) must accompany your teacher and counselor recommendations requested by Notre Dame High School.
Sally Foster products may still be purchased on line! Go to http://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.
3rd Annual Sugar ‘n Spice Luncheon for OLPH Parish is forming their committee for the spring luncheon. The luncheon promotes the virtues of modesty, chastity and Christian family life. It is open to ladies of all ages. If you are interested in joining this committee call or email Gail Raabe at 423-364-2461 or raabef@comcast.net