FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 6, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 6, 2009 www.myolph.com

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• MONDAY-Corn dog, steamed cabbage, macaroni & cheese, peaches, milk
  
• TUESDAY-Ham, roll, scalloped potatoes, green peas, pears, milk-5TH-8TH-BAKED POTATO
  
• WEDNESDAY-Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• FRIDAY-Turkey Hoagie, vegetable soup, crackers, banana, milk
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Look up at the Lord with gladness and smile; your face will never be ashamed." Psalm 33

The virtue for the month of February is "love". Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail. 1 Corinthians 13

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, February 2 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
• Monday, February 2 6/7B Basketball, 5:15, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
  
• Tuesday, February 3 TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) Writing Assessment, 5th and 8th graders
• Wednesday, February 4 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. St. Jude, AT ST. JUDE
• Wednesday, February 4 5B Basketball, 4:45, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
  
• Wednesday, February 4 6/7B Basketball, 5:15, v. St. Jude, AT ST. JUDE
• Wednesday, February 4 5/6G Basketball, 6:00, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
• Friday, February 6 All School Mass, 8:15 AM -- Coffee and doughnuts in the school cafeteria afterward for parents and parishioners.
  
• Friday, February 6 5/6G Basketball, 4:00, v. BCA, AT OLPH
  
• Friday, February 6 6/7B Basketball, 5:15, v. BCA, AT OLPH
• Friday, February 6 5B Basketball, 6:30, v. BCA, AT OLPH
• Friday, February 6 Fish Fry and Family Fun Night, PLC - more information below
  
• Saturday, February 7 5B Basketball, 11:00, v. Berean AT BEREAN
• Saturday, February 7 6/7B Basketball, 12:15, v. Berean, AT BEREAN
  
• Saturday, February 7 Jr. High (6th, 7th, 8th OLPH School students) Winter Wonderland Dance - more information below
  
  

Congratulations to the following fifth through eighth grade students for making the honor roll the second nine weeks:

FIFTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Sarah Thomas, Madeline Siragusa, Jessica Moore, Addison Hutton, Lauren Dray, Andie Dorris, Alex Darras, Willy Chong
• First Honors: Anna Yolitz, James Teal, Cassidy Share, Mary Margaret Haywood, Chris Boettner
• Second Honors: Conner Smith, Zach Riddle, Satori Price, Colin O'Brien, Aileen Lanzar, Keri Klassen, Jacob Butler
• Honorable Mention: Joseph Smith, Lucas Mullin, Jeffrey McDonald, Nick Grannan

SIXTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Mark Oliver
• First Honors: Madeline Robbins, Carley Olejniczak, Sabrina Mohler
• Second Honors: Maggie Stovall, Robert Riesco, Claire Mullin, Sean Melvin, Abbie Champlin, Rachel Bird
  
• Honorable Mention: Mary Zolkowski, Misaki Monden, Nataleigh Dang, Chris Allbritten

SEVENTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Anna McIntyre, Dean Magat, Christopher Coles
• First Honors: Katherine Yolitz, Grace Signiski, Mary Rebman, Brandon Harris, Emma Han, Danika Dorris
• Second Honors: Nolan Pawlowski, Ben Mertel, Zach Grannan
• Honorable Mention: Marnie Wall, Jordan Vial, Ryan Riesco, Samantha Penque

EIGHTH GRADE

• Principal's List: Andrew Thomas, Jay Nguyen, Michelle Lee, Ashley Hand, Steven Dorris
• First Honors: Dilyn Share, Christian San Miguel, Nate Oliver, Kathryn Messier, Bryan Johnson, Mitchell Jobe, Bridget Haywood, Stephen Hart, Casey Hale, William DeBarge
• Second Honors: Brendan Levings, Joshua Deocampo
• Honorable Mention: Lauren Simpson, Alex Rutledge, Rick Prochazka, Vail Ponitz, Katie McDowell, Brittany Laws, Michael Labbe, Kyle Kelley, Gage Johnson, Keaghan Hahn, Ellyn Conn, Hilary Butler, Joseph Burt

FISH FRY / FAMILY BINGO FUN NIGHT will be hosted by the Home & School Association on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 PM in the PLC, following the K of C First Friday Fish Fry. If every parent could bring in one toy to give away as a Bingo prize we would have plenty of Bingo prizes. This will be a great way to meet some new people, get to know a little better those that you have already met, and have some good old-fashioned fun with your family. Donations of prizes will also be accepted that evening. Again, the more prizes we gather the more fun this will be for the kids. Now is an opportune time to purchase toys (games, Barbie dolls, Silly Putty, sidewalk chalk, sports balls) at an after-Christmas-sale price. Even the Dollar Store has some fun things for the kids. So, please join us and send in one prize with your child/children by Thursday, February 5th for the Family Bingo Fun Night on Friday, February 6th. Bingo cards will be sold for 50 cents to cover the cost of supplies. Questions contact homeandschool@catholicweb.com

OLPH School is accepting student applications for grades Kindergarten through 8th for the school year of 2009-2010. If you have questions regarding admissions or would like an application contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE -- Fifth through eighth grade students interested in participating in spring sports (tennis, lacrosse, track, golf), need to turn in their Sports Sign-Up Sheet along with payment ($60.00 per student, per sport) by February 12, 2009, to Coach Todd Close. This information is needed to determine schedules. Anyone interested in coaching can contact Coach Close at 622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net. All coaches need to be Virtus trained.

The 8th grade class is selling sodas as part of their fundraising for their class trip to Washington, D.C. The sale will be held for the next two weeks (February 2 through February 13). The coke products are $19.00 a case and the POWERade products are $20.00 a case. This is 79 cents for a 20 ounce soda or 83 cents for a 20 ounce POWERade! What a bargain !! Forms were sent home with the children today with more available in the school office. Delivery date is just in time for our Home and School meeting on February 25th. Don't be shy...buy, buy, buy!! Thank you. Beth Cromer, 423-987-9957.

Congratulations to Nate Oliver(OLPH 8th grade student) for his fifteenth place finish (out of more than 100 swimmers!) in a city-wide swim meet held at Baylor School last weekend. Good job, Nate!

IRISH KIDS CLUB WRESTLING for students in grades Kindergarten through seventh is Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 in the wrestling room at Notre Dame High School. Questions, call John Mullin at 624-4618.

WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE -- Saturday, February 7th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the OLPH School gym. Helpers are needed for decorating the gym on that Saturday from 2:00 until ? (However long it takes to make the gym a "Winter Wonderland"). We need all the helpers we can get! Adult chaperones are also needed for the dance. If you want to be a chaperone, decorate, or have questions please contact Dawn Signiski at dsigniski@gmail.com Attention, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: we need music for the dance! Mr. Oliver has requested that students burn appropriate music to a CD (each CD must include a song list), and bring it to the school office by Monday morning, February 2. This will give Mr. Oliver time to review the music to be sure it is appropriate for the school dance.

SCRIP CARDS are a great way to budget while helping OLPH School. Order forms are available in the school office, in the back of church, or online at www.myolph.com

PUBLIX SHOPPING CARDS -- Remember to use your Publix, Bi-Lo, or Food Lion cards every time you shop. One percent of your cost of purchases will be donated to OLPH School. Publix cards are available in the back of the church and the school office; Bi-Lo Barcodes and Food Lion card registration forms are also available.

OLPH Food Drive: Please help the 3rd grade Brownie troop gather food for the OLPH and Ladies of Charity food pantries. The food theme for February is "dessert mixes" - cookies, cakes, muffins, 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.

OLPH Annual Fund Campaign brochures have been mailed out for the 2008-2009 school year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH School continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com

JANUARY 26 - JANUARY 30, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 26 - JANUARY 30, 2009 www.myolph.com

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• MONDAY-Barbecue chicken sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, apples, milk
• TUESDAY-Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, salad, milk-5th-8th, CHEF SALAD
• WEDNESDAY-Ham & cheese Hot Pocket, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• THURSDAY-Grilled cheese sandwich, chili with beans, crackers, applesauce, milk
• FRIDAY-Chicken patty, roll, creamed potatoes, green beans, peaches, milk-Parent lunch this day-more information below

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "God mounts his throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord." Psalm 47

The virtue for the month of January is "joy". Joy is the virtue by which our spirits remain calm even when we have to fight against difficulties or when things go poorly for us. Joy is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Sunday, January 25 Begin Catholic Schools Week by attending 10:00 AM Mass at OLPH Church. OLPH students, please wear your school uniform. A pancake breakfast will be held in the PLC, after all Masses. A detailed schedule of events is at the end of this fanfare; all OLPH students were given a copy of the schedule.
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• Monday, January 26 8B Basketball,5:00, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Monday, January 26 6/7B Basketball, 6:15, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Monday, January 26 School Committee meeting, 6:30, school library
• Tuesday, January 27 Parent reservations for Friday lunch due today-email olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com
• Tues., January 27 5/6G Basketball, 4:00, v. Belvoir Christian Academy, AT BCA
• Tues., January 27 5B Basketball, 5:00, v. Belvoir Christian Academy, AT BCA
  
• Tues., January 27 6/7B Basketball, 6:30, v. Belvoir Christian Academy, AT BCA
• Wednesday, Jan. 28 All students wear an OLPH t-shirt or sweatshirt for out of uniform day!
• Wed., January 28 8B Basketball, 3:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT LOOKOUT VALLEY
• Thurs., January 29 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
• Friday, January 30 The first graders theme Mass for the virtue of joy begins at 8:15. Open House will begin in Holy Family Hall after Mass.

OLPH School is accepting student applications for grades Kindergarten through 8th for the school year of 2009-2010. If you have questions regarding admissions or would like an application contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE: Fifth through eighth grade students interested in participating in spring sports (tennis, lacrosse, track, golf), need to turn in their Sports Sign-Up Sheet along with payment ($60.00 per student, per sport) to Coach Todd Close. This information is needed to determine schedules. Anyone interested in coaching can contact Coach Close at 622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net. All coaches need to be Virtus trained.


OLPH Food Drive: Please help the 3rd grade Brownie troop gather food for the OLPH and Ladies of Charity food pantries. The food theme for January is "beverages" - tea bags, instant coffee, regular coffee, apple juice, beverage powders (such as "Tang"), 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.

OLPH Annual Fund Campaign brochures have been mailed out for the 2008-2009 school year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH School continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com

Congratulations OLPH! The STARS (Students Taking a Right Stand) commitment pledge resulted in 144 students voluntarily signing the one year commitment to abstain from drugs and violence in an effort to aspire for greatness. Prescription drug abuse has become a growing danger for youth. Parents are reminded to secure all medication and discuss responsible use of all prescription medication with their youth. Laura Sullivan is the STARS staff person facilitating the program for OLPH. Check out the STARS website www.starschatt.net for more information regarding STARS services. Other STARS events have included the following:

• A total of 30 OLPH delegates attended the annual Youth Conference held at Chattanooga Choo Choo.
• Drug resistance education and media literacy has been provided to a total of 33 students.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

JANUARY 25 – JANUARY 30, 2009 THEME: CELEBRATE SERVICE

• All OLPH students and parishioners are asked to bring in personal hygiene products for Room in the Inn and Community Kitchen. Items may be brought in through Friday, January 30.

Sunday, January 25:

• Catholic Schools Week opens with 10:00 AM Mass. OLPH students are asked to wear their school uniforms.
• Pancake breakfast in the PLC, after all Masses. OLPH School teachers will be answering questions about our school.
  

Monday, January 26:

• Vincent Phipps, professional storyteller and alum of OLPH, will share stories that are humorous and upbeat. He will incorporate “service” into his presentation. He will have copies of his books ($15) and CD's ($10) for sale. If you would like one please send exact change or a check made out to Vincent Phipps in an envelope with your child's name, homeroom teacher, and which item/s you wish to purchase. For more information visit his website at www.vincentphipps. com All OLPH parents and parishioners are invited to hear him in the PLC.
  

SCHEDULE:

8:15 - 9:00 AM: 6th - 7th - 8th grades

9:00 - 9:45 AM: 3rd- 4th - 5th grades

9:45 - 10:15 AM: Kindergarten - 2nd grade

• Students will be given a St. Paul Medal and Holy Card.
  

Tuesday, January 27:

• A Community Service Fair will be held in the PLC from 9:00 to 10:35 AM. Approximately 20 non-profit community organizations will be participating. This is an interactive learning experience for our students. All OLPH parents and parishioners are invited to attend.
  

SCHEDULE: 9:00 - 9:20 AM: 5th & 6th grades

9:25 - 9:45 AM: Kindergarten - 1st grade & 2^nd grades

9:50 - 10:10 AM: 3rd & 4th grades

10:15 – 10:45 AM: 7th & 8th grades

Wednesday, January 28:

• OLPH "Spirit" Day. Students will be out-of-uniform; they do have to wear an OLPH t-shirt or OLPH sweatshirt. We will have a "SPIRITUAL" Pep Rally from 9:15 - 9:45 AM in the gym. OLPH parents and parishioners are invited to attend.
  
• 1st and 2nd graders will spread "joy" to the OLPH Ladies Group in the PLC.
  

Thursday, January 29:

• Volunteer Appreciation Brunch - In appreciation for their service to the school this year, all OLPH volunteers are invited to celebrate Mass at 8:15 AM followed by a brunch in the cafeteria.
• Fr. Mike Nolan will talk to students in grades Kindergarten through 4th from 9:00 to 9:30 in the church about his vocational journey. Parents and parishioners are invited to attend.
  
• The Notre Dame High School Players will perform in the OLPH School Gym from 10:00 to 11:00 for the 5th through 8th graders. Parents are invited to attend.
• Claydough's Pizza & More, located @ 8126 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN (893-8993) will have a Spirit night for OLPH families and parishioners. Claydough's will donate 10% of the total amount spent by OLPH patrons. This includes lunch and dinner, dining in, and take out.
  

Friday, January 30:

• All School Mass -- 1st grade theme Mass celebrating the virtue of joy.
• OLPH School Open House will begin with the Celebration of the Mass at 8:15 AM. After Mass all current and prospective parents and parishioners are invited to meet in Holy Family Hall to hear Dr. Sherry Morgan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools before visiting classrooms and touring the school.
  
• Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their children. The lunch menu consists of a chicken patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit and milk. The cost for a parent lunch is $3.50. Reservations for this lunch must be received by Tuesday, January 27. RSVP to olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com
  
• OLPH 5th-8th grade Spelling Bee starts @ 2:20 PM in the school gym. All OLPH parents & parishioners are invited.
• The 6th-8th grade OLPH School Science Fair will be set-up for viewing in the PLC.
  

JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 23, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 19 - JANUARY 23, 2009 www.myolph.com

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• MONDAY-SCHOOL CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
• TUESDAY-Sloppy joes, baked beans, cole slaw, applesauce, milk- NO CHEF SALAD OR BAKED POTATO, 5TH-8TH
  
• WEDNESDAY-Pepperoni pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• FRIDAY-Fish, cole slaw, macaroni & cheese, peaches, milk
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "May all the earth give you worship and praise, and break into song to your name, O God, Most High." Psalm 65

The virtue for the month of January is "joy". Joy is the virtue by which our spirits remain calm even when we have to fight against difficulties or when things go poorly for us. Joy is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Saturday, January 17 8B Basketball, 11:30, v. St. John Neumann, AT ST. JUDE SCHOOL
  
• Monday, January 19 School closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Tuesday, January 20 Yearbook meeting, 3:30 to 4:30, Miss Fones' classroom
• Tuesday, January 20 Meeting after school in the gym for 6th-8th graders interested in playing lacrosse-more info. below
  
• Tuesday, January 20 5/6G Basketball, 6:00, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Tuesday, January 20 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
  
• Wednesday, Jan. 21 The Home & School meeting is cancelled for this month because of the many activities going on that involve students and parents.
  
• Thursday, January 22 5/6G Basketball, 6:00, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
• Week of January 25 begins Catholic Schools week. More information is at the end of this Friday Fanfare.
  

The Family Honor Program scheduled for January 16 and 17 at OLPH has been cancelled due to low registration. The Family Honor team enjoys the Catholic community in Chattanooga; you may check www.familyhonor.org for dates and times the program will be presented in the Atlanta area. Mark your calendars early for next year! Family Honor has a heart to serve Christ and the Chattanooga area.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLINTON CADEM AND MARY REBMAN--they have made the Lower Southeast Tennessee Junior Clinic Band, which will meet at Lee University on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17. Clinton is an 8th grader at OLPH and plays the trombone; Mary is a 7th grader at OLPH and plays the clarinet. Admission to this honors band clinic is by a highly competitive audition process. Good job, Clinton and Mary!

OLPH School is accepting student applications for grades Kindergarten through 8th for the school year of 2009-2010. If you have questions regarding admissions or would like an application please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

Lacrosse meeting: There will be a meeting with Coach Wayne Oliver for 6th-8th graders interested in playing lacrosse, right after school in the gym, on Tuesday, January 20, to discuss practice and game schedules. A letter will be given out with information about equipment and fees.

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 January is "beverages" - tea bags, instant coffee, regular coffee, apple juice, beverage powders (such as "Tang"), 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.

Third Annual Sugar and Spice Luncheon for OLPH Parish is forming their committee for the spring luncheon to be held on March 28. This 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 the committee call or email Gail Raabe at 423-364-2461 or raabef@comcast.net

OLPH Annual Fund Campaign brochures have been mailed out for the 2008-2009 school year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH School continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com

PICTURES NEEDED --Parents, if you have pictures from any OLPH Parish/School event (Ram Run, Fish Fry, Bake Sale, Oktoberfest, Halloween Parties, Christmas program, or sports) please send them to Miss Fones at gfones@catholicweb.com or Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com. We are looking for pictures for use in the yearbook and on our OLPH website. Thank you!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

JANUARY 25 – JANUARY 30, 2009

THEME: CELEBRATE SERVICE

ROOM IN THE INN & COMMUNITY KITCHEN: Starting January 19th all OLPH students & OLPH Parishioners will be asked to bring in personal hygiene products for Room in the Inn & Community Kitchen. Items may be brought in until Friday, January 30.

Sunday, January 25:

• Catholic Schools Week opens with 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, January 25, 2009. OLPH students will be asked to wear their OLPH school uniforms.
• Pancake breakfast in the PLC, after all Masses. OLPH School teachers will be at the pancake breakfast to answer questions about our school.
  

Monday, January 26:

• Vincent Phipps, Storyteller. His stories to include: humorous and upbeat insights on positive thinking and having a healthy attitude. He will also incorporate “service” into his presentation. His presentation will take place in the PLC. All OLPH parents and parishioners are invited.
  

SCHEDULE:

8:15 - 9:00 AM: 6th - 7th - 8th grades

9:00 - 9:45 AM: 3rd- 4th - 5th grades

9:45 - 10:15 AM: Kindergarten - 2nd grade

Students will be given a St. Paul Medal and Holy Card in Celebration of Catholic Schools.

Tuesday, January 27:

• Community Service Fair. Approx. 20 non-profit community organizations will be invited to participate in the OLPH Community Service Fair in the PLC. The Community Fair will be from 9:00 – 10:35 AM. All OLPH parents and parishioners are invited to attend.
  

SCHEDULE:

9:00 - 9:20 AM: 5th & 6th grades

9:25 - 9:45 AM: Kindergarten - 1st grade & 2^nd grades

9:50 - 10:10 AM: 3rd & 4th grades

10:15 – 10:45 AM: 7th & 8th grades

Wednesday, January 28:

• OLPH "Spirit" Day. Students will be out-of-uniform; they do have to wear an OLPH t-shirt or OLPH sweatshirt. We will have a "SPIRITUAL" Pep Rally from 9:15 - 9:45 AM in the gym. OLPH parents and parishioners are invited to the Pep Rally.
  
• 1st and 2nd graders will spread "joy" to the OLPH Ladies Group in the PLC.
  

Thursday, January 29:

• Volunteer Appreciation Brunch - All OLPH Volunteers will be invited to the Celebration of the Mass @ 8:15 AM and to a Brunch in the cafeteria after mass to recognize all the service that our OLPH parents have done for the school this year.
• The Notre Dame High School Players will come and perform for the 5th - 6th - 7th & 8th grade students in the OLPH School Gym from 10:00 – 11:00. Parents are invited to attend.
• Claydoughs Pizza located @ 8126 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN (893-8993) will have a Spirit night for OLPH families and parishioners. Claydoughs will add up all the nights’ receipts that OLPH families spend and give 10% back to the school. This is good on dining in and take out orders. This is good for all day, even if people go for lunch.

Friday, January 30:

• OPEN HOUSE: OLPH Open House will start with the Celebration of the Mass @ 8:15 AM. Open House will begin in Holy Family Hall after Mass. The teachers will take students to their classrooms and begin a regular class day with their students. Dr. Sherry Morgan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, will be in attendance.
• Parents will be invited to eat lunch with their children on Friday. Lunch will be chicken patty, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit and milk. The cost for a parent lunch is $3.50. Reservations must be turned in by Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Please RSVP to olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com
  
• OLPH 5th-8th grade Spelling Bee starts @ 2:20 PM in the school gym. All OLPH parents & parishioners are invited.
• The 6th-8th grade OLPH School Science Fair will be set-up for viewing in the PLC.

JANUARY 12 - JANUARY 16, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 12 - JANUARY 16, 2009 www.myolph.com

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• Monday-Hot dog & bun, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk
• Tuesday-Spaghetti & roll, salad, applesauce, milk-5th-8th, baked potato
• Wednesday-Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday-Breaded chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk
• Friday-Tuna salad sandwich, vegetable soup, crackers, pears, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Lord, you are the source of life, and in the light of your glory we find happiness." Psalm 35

The virtue for the month of January is "joy". Joy is the virtue by which our spirits remain calm even when we have to fight against difficulties or when things go poorly for us. Joy is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, January 12 Scrip orders due to the office by 8:30 am
  

• Monday, January 12 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd, AT BOYD BUCHANAN
• Monday, January 12 6/7B Basketball,5:15, v. Boyd, AT BOYD BUCHANAN
• Monday, January 12 5B Basketball, 6:00, v. St. Peter, AT OLPH
• Monday, January 12 Booster Club, 6:00, faculty break room
• Wed., January 14 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
• Wed., January 14 6/7B Basketball, 5:15, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
• Wed., January 14 5B Basketball, 4:45, v. St. Jude, AT ST. JUDE
• Wed., January 14 5/6G Basketball, 6:00, v. St. Jude, AT ST. JUDE
• Wed., January 14 Report cards sent home with students-please have all accounts paid in full-lunch, after care, before care, tuition, library books, sports uniforms
• Thurs., January 15 Sports pictures by Lifetouch-basketball, cheerleading, wrestling-begin at 8:15 am-athletes, bring your uniform-picture envelopes were given to coaches to distribute
  
• Thurs., January 15 8B Basketball, 4:15, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Thurs., January 15 6/7B Basketball, 5:30, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Friday, January 16 Awards for second nine weeks, 5th-8th grades, gym, 2:30
• Friday, January 16 Family Honor-more information below
• Saturday, Jan. 17 Family Honor-more information below
  

OLPH School is accepting student applications for grades Kindergarten through 8th for the school year of 2009-2010. If you have questions regarding admissions or would like an application please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

Attention students, parents and guardians: Coach Close will be visiting 5th through 8th grade classrooms the week of January 12th to talk to students about spring sports--track, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, lacrosse-- to see how many students are interested in participating. Scheduling will begin soon for the spring teams; therefore, enough students need to sign up by Wednesday, January 14 in order to form a team. If you have any questions please contact Coach Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net. Coaches will also be needed, and will need to be Virtus trained.

SCRIP ORDERS--Scrip orders are due to the school office on Monday, January 12th, by 8:30 am, so remember to send in your order form and payment with your child Monday morning! Using Scrip gift cards to purchase items that you normally purchase benefits OLPH School. You can download a Scrip order form off the OLPH website or pick up an order form in the School Office or Development Office.

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 January is "beverages" - tea bags, instant coffee, regular coffee, apple juice, beverage powders (such as "Tang"), 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.

FAMILY HONOR: OLPH Parish is hosting the "Real Love Real Life" Family Honor Program on January 16th and 17th. "Real Love & Real Life" is for moms and dads with their young teen, mature 7th and 8th graders. This is the fourth year Family Honor will be at OLPH and parents have consistently given the program excellent reviews and recommendations! Registrations are limited to 40 families. For more information contact Jan O'Boyle at 706-226-9110 or Mary Pat Haywood at 706-278-6391.

Third Annual Sugar and Spice Luncheon for OLPH Parish is forming their committee for the spring luncheon to be held on March 28. This 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 the committee call or email Gail Raabe at 423-364-2461 or raabef@comcast.net

OLPH Annual Fund Campaign brochures have been mailed out for the 2008-2009 school year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH School continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com

PICTURES NEEDED --Parents, if you have pictures from any OLPH Parish/School event (Ram Run, Fish Fry, Bake Sale, Oktoberfest, Halloween Parties, Christmas program, or sports) please send them to Miss Fones at gfones@catholicweb.com or Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com. We are looking for pictures for use in the yearbook and on our OLPH website. Thank you!