2/27/2009

MARCH 2 - MARCH 6, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 2 - MARCH 6, 2009 www.myolph.com,
www.shopwithscrip.com
School enrollment code: BBEA23BF17413

“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, pork 'n beans, cole slaw, apples, milk
  • TUESDAY-Sliced turkey and gravy, creamed potatoes, green beans, jello, milk-5th-8th, CHEF SALAD
  • WEDNESDAY-Chicken quesadilla, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  • THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, french fries, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  • FRIDAY-Creamy potato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, carrot sticks, pears, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Lord, give joy to all who trust in you; be their defender and make them happy for ever." Psalm 5

The virtues for the month of March are "faith" and "trust". Faith is defined as the power to trust and believe in God: a gift received at Baptism. Trust is defined as a firm belief in the honesty, dependability, or power of someone.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
  • Monday, March 2: Yearbook staff meeting, after school in Miss Fones room-will last about one hour. ***This meeting has been cancelled.***
  • Monday, March 2: 3rd-5th graders-lacrosse practice-see info. below
  • Tuesday, March 3: Weekly Scrip order placed at 8:30 AM.
  • Wednesday, March 4: Open house for prospective Kindergarten parents-more information below.
  • Friday, March 6: Scrip pick up on ramp at 3:15.
  • Saturday, March 7: Lacrosse, 2:30 CST, v. Harding, AT HARDING (Nashville)

TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ATTEND OLPH SCHOOL: Tuition assistance packets for OLPH Parish families for the school year of 2009-2010 are available to be picked up in the parish office. This packet should be picked up no later than March 2, 2009. The packet must be completed and returned NO LATER than March 24th to Therese Hughes at Catholic Charities. She will then contact you to schedule an appointment. An interview must take place with Ms. Hughes prior to April 16, 2009. Tuition assistance is based on financial need. If you are registered at another parish besides OLPH with a child or children attending OLPH School and are in need of financial assistance, a tuition packet may be picked up from Theresa Dedmon at the OLPH School office.

Parents, Pre-registration packets have been mailed out.
If you do not receive your pre-registration packet for the 2009-2010 school year, please contact Theresa Dedmon at 423-622-1481 or email tdedmon@catholicweb.com. The pre-registration fees and paperwork are due back to the school office by April 9, 2009.

OLPH KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE for anyone interested in registering their child for the school year 2009-2010 will be on Wednesday, March 4th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Kindergarten classrooms. The Kindergarten teachers will be present to answer any questions you have regarding the modified Montessori program. If you need additional information about the Open House please contact Teresa Hennen at 423-622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS! Your quote and baby picture for the yearbook need to be turned in by Wednesday, March 25th in order to be included in this year's yearbook. Make sure your name is on your picture and quote. You do not want to miss this deadline!

The OLPH School Committee will have three openings for the 2009-2010 school year. This is a wonderful way to serve OLPH. If you are interested, pick up an application at the school office. All completed applications must be returned by April 1, 2009.

All students in 3rd-5th who are interested in playing lacrosse, please meet with Coach Wayne Oliver on Monday, March 2nd, after school, on the football field to begin practice. Please come even if you do not have equipment, but are interested in playing. Practice will last until 5:00 PM.

HERE'S A GREAT IDEA FOR FRIDAY LENTEN MEALS! Little Caesar's Pizza Kit Sales fundraiser to benefit the 8th graders trip to Washington, D.C. is taking place. Cheese pizzas are a great option for Friday night Lenten dinners! Order forms were sent home with every student on Friday, February 27. The orders, with payment (checks made out to OLPH), are due to the school office on Tuesday, March 10. The pizzas will be delivered on Wednesday, March 18. If you have any questions, please call Beth Cromer at 987-9957.

BISHOP ORDINATION--Bishop-elect Stika's installation as third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville is scheduled for Thursday,March 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Our new Bishop-elect is very hopeful that our Catholic schools will be represented on this day. Therefore, we are planning to take the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students plus faculty who wish to attend. Home and School has graciously offered to pay for the buses; the only expense to the students will be food. The students will be required to bring a sack lunch to eat in the classrooms before we depart and money for a fast food meal on the return home. We have reserved two buses, and they will arrive at 11:00; we plan on departing by 11:15. The celebration will be three hours in length; so, we estimate that we will be back at school between 8:30 and 9:00 PM.

Parents, if you have changed your address, work, home or cell phone number, please contact the school office at 622-1481 or olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com so we may update our records.

65 students
from OLPH Parish and School received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, February 21st. Please continue to keep these students in your prayers as they now prepare to receive First Holy Communion in May.


The Home and School Association will be serving desserts at the Knight's Friday Fish Dinner on March 6th. If you would like to donate a dessert for PIP hours please contact your homeroom parent to sign up.


The Third Annual Sugar and Spice Ladies Brunch will be held Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 AM, at the OLPH Gym. Tickets are $20.00. Special Guest Speaker Dr. Ruth Queen Smith will share her insights on women and friendship. Come and relax, bring a friend, catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy the gift basket auction and raffle prizes. Each student was given a flyer about the brunch and auction basket items. Please remember to bring in your basket items to your homerooms this week. For tickets and to become a table representative, please contact: Jan O'Boyle, 706-226-9110, Judi Phillips, 423-892-4668, Marian Christiana, 423-892-2310, or Cathy Oliver, 706-673-3029.

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 March is "small lunch items"- applesauce, cheese 'n crackers, jello, pudding, fruit snacks. Boxes are located in the entryway of each school building. Different food items will be announced each month. Also, a reminder the OLPH Church "Good Samaritan" food drive is the first Sunday of every month.

Parents, mark your calendars! St. Patrick's Irish Ball sponsored by Notre Dame High School will be held Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 11:30 PM. The Ball will be at the National Guard Armory, located at 1801 Holtzclaw in Chattanooga. Enjoy dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Dress attire will be cocktail-casual. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, or $45 per person at the door. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. OLPH School Development Office will have tickets available for purchase--Notre Dame will donate $5 per ticket back to OLPH for every ticket sold at OLPH! Contact Kathy Sumrell for tickets -- ksumrell@catholicweb.com

SCRIP UPDATES:
Look for SCRIP updates to on the Church/School website
www.myolph.com and look for card specials and links to retailers. Use SCRIP for all of your shopping needs, not just gifts! Scrip is an excellent tool for keeping your budget on track. Plan ahead for dinners out, home improvements, vacations, and even all your Amazon.com purchases! Place orders for your family, friends, neighbors and business. Use SCRIP instead of money for your older children’s meals, gas and necessities and eliminate giving cash out! All proceeds benefit OLPH students and Teachers! Many cards may now be reloaded at www. Shopwithscrip.com.Be sure to check yours! Do your children need new school uniforms or shoes?? Buy Lands End Scrip-we get 17%! Not all of your favorite stores do scrip? Buy American Express prepaid cards from us and we will earn 1.25% on your purchases at local businesses!

If you would like your business to participate in Scrip by making your gift card/certificates available to us please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. We are asking for more volunteers to work with our SCRIP Team! Just email homeandschool@catholicweb.com if you have an extra hour each week! Many hands make light work! Accountants or business minded people are also needed.


If Scrip card purchases grow and more families participate there may be an opportunity to start a tuition reduction incentive program in the future. Support us now and save later! All families who place an order in the month of March will be entered into a drawing for a free SCRIP card. “Let’s Make SCRIP a Habit!" All orders must be paid for in advance and checks made payable to OLPH SCRIP. You will be asked to sign a participation agreement/waiver at pick-up. Thank you!


Families, Thank you for your attendance and participation at the February 25th Home and School Meeting! 86 of 226 families attended. If 50% of OLPH families attend student receive an out of uniform day! Please plan to attend our March 25th.


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 packet contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

OLPH SUMMER CAMPS -- OLPH and Notre Dame High School have a GREAT summer camp program planned for this summer. Brochures and registrations will be available soon.

Mark your calendars: Announcing God Camp Dates for summer of 2009: "Dare to Dream" for all upcoming 9th-12th graders, June 1st-6th; "Reach" for all upcoming 7th and 8th grades, June 8th-11th; "Discover the Way" for all upcoming 5th and 6th graders. More information with themes and forms to come! Please contact Donna Jones at djones6029@charter.net or 423-267-9878 with your questions.

2/20/2009

FEBRUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 27, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 27, 2009 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-Oven baked chicken, roll, creamed potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk
  • TUESDAY-Ham, roll, macaroni & cheese, cabbage, pears, milk-5th - 8th, BAKED POTATO
  • WEDNESDAY-Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  • THURSDAY-Hamburger, bun, french fries, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  • FRIDAY-Fish, french fries, fruit, cole slaw, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives." Luke 4

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
  • Sat., February 21: 2nd graders make their First Reconciliation -- 10:00 AM at OLPH Church.
  • Mon., February 23: School committee meeting, 6:30, school library-parents and parishioners welcome to attend.
  • Wed., February 25: Ash Wednesday-all school Mass at 8:15 AM
  • Wed., February 25: Home and School meeting will begin after the 5:30 Ash Wednesday Mass is over. Please plan to attend.
  • Thurs., February 26: Meeting for band students and parents, NDHS band room, 5:30 PM
  • Friday, February 27: Donations for "Jump Rope for Heart" are due to Coach Close.

The week of February 23d begins the Basketball Tournament. The 8th grade games will be played at St. Jude, 7th grade games at OLPH, 6th grade games at Belvoir Christian Academy, and 5th grade games at Brainerd Baptist. Dates and times of games will be given to those coaches when available.

HOME AND SCHOOL meeting will be in the gym after the 5:30 PM Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 25th. Babysitting will be available. Agenda items include school changes for next school year, school budget, and yearbook. First and Second grades will be doing a short performance. Come and find out about OLPH summer programs. If 50 % of families attend all students will receive a reward!

BISHOP ORDINATION--Bishop-elect Stika's installation as third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville is scheduled for Thursday,March 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Our new Bishop-elect is very hopeful that our Catholic schools will be represented on this day. Therefore, we are planning to take the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students plus faculty who wish to attend. Home and School has graciously offered to pay for the buses; the only expense to the students will be food. The students will be required to bring a sack lunch to eat in the classrooms before we depart and money for a fast food meal on the return home. We have reserved two buses, and they will arrive at 11:00; we plan on departing by 11:15. The celebration will be three hours in length; so, we estimate that we will be back at school between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Permission slips will be sent out next week, and we ask that they be returned by Friday, February 27. We need to send a count in to the Diocesan office before March 1. The students will be wearing their school uniforms. We are not taking the younger grades; however,if you wish to take your children, they will be excused from classes to accompany you. We do ask that you also let us know by February 27 so we can send your count in as well. The opportunity to experience this Sacred Tradition of our Catholic Faith in this way is rare and will be a rich and spiritual experience for all who attend.

Parents, if you have changed your address, work, home or cell phone number, please contact the school office at 622-1481 or olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com so we may update our records.

SCRIP PROGRAM-
Buy Scrip gift cards to purchase products/items that your family normally uses, through the OLPH Scrip Program and a percentage of that purchase goes back to our school. Scrip order forms can be downloaded from the OLPH website, www.myolph.com. Orders received by Tuesday mornings at 8:30 AM will be available for pick up that Friday. Place your orders any time. If you have any questions about the Scrip Program or you would like to volunteer with this program please contact Audrey Hutton at homeandschool@catholicweb.com or Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com or 622-1481.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION -- It is time to send in all your Box Tops! The Box Tops for Education deadline is Friday, February 25th. Please collect and send in all of your Box Tops on Monday and Tuesday of this week.. OLPH classes that meet their goals will have a special reward so clip those Box Tops for OLPH!

TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ATTEND OLPH SCHOOL: Tuition assistance packets for OLPH Parish families for the school year of 2009-2010 are available to be picked up in the parish office. This packet should be picked up no later than March 2, 2009. The packet must be completed and returned NO LATER than March 24th to Therese Hughes at Catholic Charities. She will then contact you to schedule an appointment. An interview must take place with Ms. Hughes prior to April 16, 2009. Tuition assistance is based on financial need. If you are registered at another parish besides OLPH with a child or children attending OLPH School and are in need of financial assistance, a tuition packet may be picked up from Theresa Dedmon at the OLPH School office.

Students in P.E. classes (Kindergarten through 8th) who are participating in Jump Rope for Heart need to turn in their donations to Coach Close or the school office by Friday, February 27, 2009. Thank you for your support.

Parents, mark your calendars! St. Patrick's Irish Ball sponsored by Notre Dame High School will be held Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 11:30 PM. The Ball will be at the National Guard Armory, located at 1801 Holtzclaw in Chattanooga. Enjoy dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Dress attire will be cocktail-casual. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, or $45 per person at the door. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. OLPH School Development Office will have tickets available for purchase--Notre Dame will donate $5 per ticket back to OLPH for every ticket sold at OLPH! Contact Kathy Sumrell for tickets -- ksumrell@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 packet contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

OLPH KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE for anyone interested in registering their child for the school year 2009-2010 will be on Wednesday, March 4th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Kindergarten classrooms. The Kindergarten teachers will be present to answer any questions you have regarding the modified Montessori program. If you need additional information about the Open House please contact Teresa Hennen at 423-622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

OLPH SUMMER CAMPS -- OLPH and Notre Dame High School have a GREAT summer camp program planned for this summer. Brochures and registrations will be available soon.

Mark your calendars: Announcing God Camp Dates for summer of 2009: "Dare to Dream" for all upcoming 9th-12th graders, June 1st-6th; "Reach" for all upcoming 7th and 8th grades, June 8th-11th; "Discover the Way" for all upcoming 5th and 6th graders. More information with themes and forms to come! Please contact Donna Jones at djones6029@charter.net or 423-267-9878 with your questions.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS! Total lock down at the YMCA will be Saturday, February 28 at the Y.M.C.A. on Hixson Pike. Forms were given to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. More forms are available in the school office. For additional information contact Donna Jones at 423-622-1232 (office), 423-718-4387 (cell), or by e-mail djones6029@charter.net

BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS: A meeting for middle school band students and their parents will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 PM, in the Notre Dame High School band room. Mr. Harmon and Mr. McIntosh want to discuss present and future issues and ideas. The meeting is open to all current and former band members. Questions, call Mr. McIntosh at 624-4618, extension 1803.

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

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





2/13/2009

FEBRUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 20, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 16 - FEBRUARY 20, 2009 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-SCHOOL CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
  • TUESDAY-Chicken and noodles, roll, green peas, salad, fruit cocktail, milk-NO SALAD OR POTATO FOR 5TH-8TH
  • WEDNESDAY-Pepperoni pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  • THURSDAY-Meat loaf, roll, creamed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, milk
  • FRIDAY-Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, pears, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I solemnly tell you: those who have left everything and followed me will be repaid a hundredfold and will gain eternal life."

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 16 SCHOOL CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
  • Monday, February 16 CAG meeting, 6:00, Chef Lin's
  • Tuesday, February 17 8B Basketball, 4:30, v. TN Temple, AT TN TEMPLE
  • Tuesday, February 17 5B Basketball, 5:15, v. Berean, AT OLPH
  • Tuesday, February 17 6/7B Basketball, 6:30, v. Berean, AT OLPH
  • Wednesday, February 18 8B Basketball, 5:00, v. Spalding, AT SPALDING
  • Wednesday, February 18 6/7 B Basketball, 6:15, v. Spalding, AT SPALDING
  • Thursday, February 19 8B Basketball, 4:00, v. David Brainerd, AT OLPH
  • Thursday, February 19 5B Basketball, 4:30, v. Brainerd Baptist, AT BRAINERD BAPTIST
  • Thursday, February 19 5/6G Basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd Buchanan, AT BOYD
  • Friday, February 20 2nd grade theme Mass (virtue of love), 8:15
  • Saturday, February 21 First Reconciliation for second graders, 10:00 AM
  • Saturday, Feb. 21 OLPH Jr. High Dance (6th,7th,8th)-gym, 7 to 10 PM-sponsored by the OLPH 7th grade class

THANK YOU to all our OLPH parents who came to the parent-teacher conferences on Monday, February 9th. We appreciate your support.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OLPH STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE AREA SPELLING BEE! Dean Magat placed in the top six, and will continue in the Regional Spelling Bee. OLPH was also well represented by Brandon Harris and Annie Cate Moore. EXCELLENT JOB!

BISHOP ORDINATION--Bishop-elect Stika's installation as third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville is scheduled for Thursday,March 19, 2009 at 2:30 PM, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Our new Bishop-elect is very hopeful that our Catholic schools will be represented on this day. Therefore, we are planning to take the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students plus faculty who wish to attend. Home and School has graciously offered to pay for the buses; the only expense to the students will be food. The students will be required to bring a sack lunch to eat in the classrooms before we depart and money for a fast food meal on the return home. We have reserved two buses, and they will arrive at 11:00; we plan on departing by 11:15. The celebration will be three hours in length; so, we estimate that we will be back at school between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Permission slips will be sent out next week, and we ask that they be returned by Friday, February 27. We need to send a count in to the Diocesan office before March 1. The students will be wearing their school uniforms. We are not taking the younger grades; however,if you wish to take your children, they will be excused from classes to accompany you. We do ask that you also let us know by February 27 so we can send your count in as well. The opportunity to experience this Sacred Tradition of our Catholic Faith in this way is rare and will be a rich and spiritual experience for all who attend.

Parents, if you have changed your address, work, home or cell phone number, please contact the school office at 622-1481 or olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com so we may update our records.

TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ATTEND OLPH SCHOOL: Tuition assistance packets for OLPH Parish families for the school year of 2009-2010 are available to be picked up in the parish office. This packet should be picked up no later than March 2, 2009. The packet must be completed and returned NO LATER than March 24th to Therese Hughes at Catholic Charities. She will then contact you to schedule an appointment. An interview must take place with Ms. Hughes prior to April 16, 2009. Tuition assistance is based on financial need. If you are registered at another parish besides OLPH with a child or children attending OLPH School and are in need of financial assistance, a tuition packet may be picked up from Theresa Dedmon at the OLPH School office.

Notre Dame High School is inviting 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from OLPH and St. Jude to audition for their Spring Production of West Side Story. Auditions will be held in the theatre at Notre Dame High School on Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Students interested in auditioning for this must sign up in Mrs. Sumrell's office by Monday, February 23rd. If you have questions please call or email Mrs. Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com

Students in P.E. classes (Kindergarten through 8th) who are participating in Jump Rope for Heart need to turn in their donations to Coach Close or the school office by Friday, February 27, 2009. Thank you for your support.

Parents, mark your calendars! St. Patrick's Irish Ball sponsored by Notre Dame High School will be held Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 11:30 PM. The Ball will be at the National Guard Armory, located at 1801 Holtzclaw in Chattanooga. Enjoy dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Dress attire will be cocktail-casual. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, or $45 per person at the door. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. OLPH School Development Office will have tickets available for purchase--Notre Dame will donate $5 per ticket back to OLPH for every ticket sold at OLPH! Contact Kathy Sumrell for tickets -- ksumrell@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 packet contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

OLPH KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE for anyone interested in registering their child for the school year 2009-2010 will be on Wednesday, March 4th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the Kindergarten classrooms. The Kindergarten teachers will be present to answer any questions you have regarding the modified Montessori program. If you need additional information about the Open House please contact Teresa Hennen at 423-622-1481 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com

OLPH SUMMER CAMPS -- OLPH and Notre Dame High School have a GREAT summer camp program planned for this summer. Brochures and registrations will be available soon.

Mark your calendars: Announcing God Camp Dates for summer of 2009: "Dare to Dream" for all upcoming 9th-12th graders, June 1st-6th; "Reach" for all upcoming 7th and 8th grades, June 8th-11th; "Discover the Way" for all upcoming 5th and 6th graders. More information with themes and forms to come! Please contact Donna Jones at djones6029@charter.net or 423-267-9878 with your questions.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS! Total lock down at the YMCA will be held Saturday, February 28 at the Y.M.C.A. on Hixson Pike. For more information contact Donna Jones at 423-622-1232 (office), 423-718-4387 (cell), or by e-mail djones6029@charter.net

BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS: A meeting for middle school band students and their parents will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 PM, in the Notre Dame High School band room. Mr. Harmon and Mr. McIntosh want to discuss present and future issues and ideas. The meeting is open to all current and former band members. Questions, call Mr. McIntosh at 624-4618, extension 1803.

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

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

2/06/2009

FEBRUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 13, 2009

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 13, 2009 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-Spaghetti, roll, salad, applesauce, milk-CHEF SALAD, 5TH-8TH
  • WEDNESDAY-Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  • THURSDAY-Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  • FRIDAY-DISMISSAL AT 11:30, NO LUNCH SERVED, NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Let your face shine on your servant, and save me by your love. Lord, keep me from shame, for I have called to you." Psalm 30

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

  • Friday, February 6 FISH FRY AND FAMILY NIGHT BINGO, PLC
  • Monday, February 9 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:30 to 7:15
  • Monday, February 9 5B Basketball, 5:00, v. St. Peter's, AT OLPH
  • Monday, February 9 5/6G Basketball, 6:00, v. Grace, AT OLPH
  • Monday, February 9 Booster Club meeting, 6:00, faculty lunchroom
  • Tuesday, February 10 5/6G Basketball, 4:30, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE
  • Wednesday, February 11 8B Basketball, 5:00, v. Spalding, AT OLPH
  • Wednesday, February 11 6/7B Basketball, 6:15, v. Spalding, AT OLPH
  • Thursday, February 12 Spring Sports Sign-up deadline!!!
  • Friday, February 13 School closes at 11:30, no lunch served, no after school care

BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS: A meeting for middle school band students and their parents will be held on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 PM, in the Notre Dame High School band room. Mr. Harmon and Mr. McIntosh want to discuss present and future issues and ideas. The meeting is open to all current and former band members. Questions, call Mr. McIntosh at 624-4618, extension 1803.

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 packet 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 must be Virtus trained.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OLPH SPELLING BEE WINNERS!
  • 1st place--Annie Cate Moore (5th grade)
  • 2nd place--Brandon Harris
  • 3rd place--Dean Magat
These three students will represent OLPH School in the Area Bee which will be at David Brainerd School, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 PM.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OLPH SCHOOL (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS!
Best of Show:
  • Andrew Thomas (8th grade)
Grand Prize Winners:
  • FIRST PLACE: Lauren Simpson, Dean Magat, Madeline Robbins, Michael Labbe, Thomas McGuire, Gaby Mullin, Allie Dearing, Rachel Bird
  • SECOND PLACE: Steven Dorris, Casey Hale, Christopher Coles, Joseph Enos, Mitchell Jobe, Marnie Wall, Maggie Stovall
  • THIRD PLACE: Ellyn Conn, Emma Han
Outstanding Performances:
  • FIRST PLACE: Hilary Butler, Nataleigh Dang, Carley Olejniczak, Abigail Champlin
  • SECOND PLACE: Ashley Hand, Zachary Grannan, Grace Signiski, Kyle Kelley, Madeline Wurm, Joshua Justiniano, Dilyn Share, Jordan Vial, Katherine Yolitz, Van Wurm, William DeBarge, Ryan Riesco, Sabrina Mohler, Timothy Eubanks, Mark Oliver
  • THIRD PLACE: Margaret Raabe, Nate Oliver, Christian San Miguel, Lily Jang, Misaki Monden, Nicole Roberson, Sean Appleby, Nolan Pawlowski, Bridget Haywood, Sean Melvin, Dominique Lee, Mary Zolkowski, Packy Mullin, Rebekah Burns, Bobby Riesco, Hugh James, Anna McIntyre
  • HONORABLE MENTION: Brendan Levings, Alexandra Rutledge, Mary Rebman, Samantha Penque, Joshua Deocampo, Maris Schrage, Ben Mertel, John Lee

The 8th grade class is selling sodas and POWERade drinks as part of their fundraising effort for their class trip to Washington, D.C. The sale began February 2 and continues through February 13. The coke products are $19.00 a case; 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! Order forms are available in the school office. Delivery date is just in time for our Home and School meeting on February 25. If you have questions, call Beth Cromer at 423-987-9957.

TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ATTEND OLPH SCHOOL: Tuition assistance packets for OLPH Parish families for the school year of 2009-2010 are available to be picked up in the parish office. This packet should be picked up no later than March 2, 2009. The packet must be completed and returned NO LATER than March 24th to Therese Hughes at Catholic Charities. She will then contact you to schedule an appointment. An interview must take place with Ms. Hughes prior to April 16, 2009. Tuition assistance is based on financial need. If you are registered at another parish besides OLPH with a child or children attending OLPH School and are in need of financial assistance, a tuition packet may be picked up from Theresa Dedmon at the OLPH School office.

Parents, mark your calendars! St. Patrick's Irish Ball
sponsored by Notre Dame High School will be held Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 11:30 PM. The Ball will be at the National Guard Armory, located at 1801 Holtzclaw in Chattanooga. Enjoy dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Dress attire will be cocktail-casual. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, or $45 per person at the door. Go to www.myndhs.com for more information. OLPH School Development Office will have tickets available for purchase--Notre Dame will donate $5 per ticket back to OLPH for every ticket sold at OLPH! Contact Kathy Sumrell for tickets -- ksumrell@catholicweb.com

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

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





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