JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 5, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 5, 2010 www.myolph.com
Visit 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, February 1--Chicken nuggets, roll, creamed potatoes, green beans, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, February 2--Baked potato, chili, salad, applesauce, milk
  

• Wed., February 3--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., February 4--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, February 5--Free pizza and drinks for all students!!
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, it is not inflated." Corinthians 13

The virtue for the month of February is "love" (Love me as I have loved you). Love is selfless and giving. It means giving to others those things you would want them to give you--and it's doing so, even if they can't pay you back. Christian love is shown in our respect for others, in our mercy and our charity.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
**CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CALENDAR IS AT THE END OF THE FANFARE**

• Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31--St. Cecilia's Closet is open after 5:30 P.M. (Sat.) and 10:00 A.M (Sun.)-more info. in fanfare

• Monday, February 1--5/6G basketball, 4:30, v. Berean, AT BEREAN
  
• Monday, February 1--7/8G basketball, 5:30, v. Berean, AT BEREAN
  
• Tuesday, February 2--Scrip orders due by 8:30 A.M.
• Tuesday, February 2--TCAP Writing Assessment, 5th and 8th graders
• Wednesday, February 3--7/8G basketball, 3:30, v. Lookout Valley, AT LOOKOUT VALLEY
  

• Wednesday, February 3--7/8B basketball, 4:45, v. Lookout Valley, AT LOOKOUT VALLEY
• Wednesday, February 3--Workshop for parents of 5th graders--more info. below
• Wednesday, February 3--Workshop for parents of 6th and 7th graders--more info. below
  
• Thursday, February 4--7/8G basketball, 4:00, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE-changed as of 2/1/10
  
• Thursday, February 4--7/8B basketball, 5:15, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE-changed as of 2/1/10
  
• Thursday, February 4--5/6B basketball, 6:30, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE
• Thursday, February 4--5/6G basketball, 7:30, V. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE
  
• Friday, February 5--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Friday, February 5--Fish Fry after 5:30 P.M. Mass-BINGO IS CANCELLED
  

Calendar Update: Please note this change to the calendar. Parent-teacher conferences will be held the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, February 9th from 3:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. The students will still be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, February 12-no lunch will be served that day, nor will there be After School Care. We encourage all parents to attend, and we encourage all students to accompany their parents. Teachers will be letting you know how to sign up for specific times. If the afternoon/evening of February 9th does not work for you, please contact the teacher for an alternative day.

St. Cecilia's Closet--OLPH CAG (Creative Arts Guild) will open St. Cecilia's Closet for a weekend sale on January 30-31. If your student has had a growth spurt since August, or is in need of additional winter school uniform gear, drop by after the 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday, or the 10:00 or noon Masses on Sunday. Donations of gently used uniforms as well as First Communion attire for both boys and girls are always appreciated.

The 2010 Writing Assessment will be given Tuesday, February 2, 2010. All students in grades 5th and 8th present on this day will participate. Wednesday, February 3 has been designated as a make-up day for students not present at school on February 2. This is a one day make-up only.

Names and addresses needed: As part of our Catholic Schools Week activities, our students will write letters to our country's service men and women. If you have a family member or know of someone who is presently serving in the military, we would love to have their names and addresses. Please send the names and addresses to the OLPH School office or email Kari Ingle at kmingle@catholicweb.com. Students will be writing letters on Wednesday, February 3, so please have the names in by Tuesday, February 2.

Parent Workshops: Two workshops for parents will be held Wednesday, February 3rd:

• 5th grade parents, 7:00, school library. The title is "Reducing Parent Anxiety", and is being facilitated by Mrs. Judi Phillips, a fellow OLPH parent, as well as an experienced school counselor. Please RSVP to Mrs. Evans or Mrs. Polahar.
• 6th and 7th grade parents, 6:30, Holy Family Hall. The title is "Effective Communication with Your Child", and is being facilitated by Dr. Steve Chardos. Dr. Chardos is a member of St. Jude Parish and a local licensed psychologist.
• Babysitting will be provided in the cafeteria.
  

Spelling Bee Winners--Congratulations to the following students for their placement in the OLPH 2010 Spelling Bee:

• First Place--Emalyn San Miguel (5th grade)
• Second Place--Danika Dorris (8th grade)
• Third Place--Anthony Smith (7th grade)
• Fourth Place--Dean Magat (8th grade)
• These four students have qualified for the Chattanooga Area Spelling Bee on February 4th at Brainerd Baptist. Good luck!

Tennessee Science Olympiad--OLPH School middle students will enter the Tennessee Science Olympiad at Chattanooga State on February 27. The Science Olympiad Tournament Goals are to bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and the understanding of science concepts, and to develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students. Coaches are needed to work with the students after school. If interested in helping, please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

OLPH SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students for their winning projects in the recent OLPH Science Fair. All 6th through 8th grade students are eligible to enter their project in the UTC Science Fair, which begins March 8th.

• GRAND PRIZES:
• FIRST PLACE / BLUE RIBBON:
• 6th Grade--Addison Hutton
• 7th Grade--Madeline Robbins
• 8th Grade--Danika Dorris
• SECOND PLACE / RED RIBBON:
• 6th Grade--Andie Dorris
• 7th Grade--Maggie Stovall
• 8th Grade--Naomi Neri
• THIRD PLACE / WHITE RIBBON:
• 6th Grade--Cole Wright
• 7th Grade--Madeline Wurm
• 8th Grade--Mason Ramos
• SPECIAL PRIZES:
• FIRST PLACE / BLUE RIBBON:
• Satori Price, Jessica Gazick, Nataleigh Dang, Joseph Enos, Tyler Robertson, Anna McIntyre
• SECOND PLACE / RED RIBBON:
• James Teal, Lauren Dray, Margaret Raabe, Rebekah Burns
• THIRD PLACE / WHITE RIBBON:
• Katrina Lundquist, Zachary Riddle, Bobby Riesco, Sean Melvin, Alexander Riddle
• GENERAL PRIZES:
• FIRST PLACE / BLUE RIBBON:
• Jessica Moore, Aileen Lanzar, Alex Darras, Rachel Bird, Abbie Champlin
• SECOND PLACE / RED RIBBON:
• Nuri Omolara, Chris Boettner, Sarah Thomas, Hannah Davis, Sebastian Esparza, Lowell Shimell, Timothy Eubanks, Mary Rebman, Will Mahoney
• THIRD PLACE / WHITE RIBBON:
• Nick Grannan, Chris Turner, Sabrina Mohler, Connor Simpson, Brandon Harris
  

OLPH School is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year-- Please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions at 423- 622-1481 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com if you would like to schedule a tour or receive an Application packet.

Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association, will take place the week of February 16-19. Students were given a participation/fundraising form through their homeroom. The rope jumping will take place during their physical education class. If you have questions regarding this please contact Coach Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Yearbook information: Are you a local business owner, or do you know a local business owner who would benefit from an ad in the OLPH yearbook? We need your support. For several years our school has provided a yearbook to preserve school memories. To help create a yearbook at a price that all families can afford, we count on support from local business through advertising. Ads range in price from $15 for business card size to $100 for a full page. Please call the school office at 423-622-1481, or email Chris Polahar at polaharc@catholicweb.com for more information. The deadline for purchasing ads is February 26, 2010.

PDA's for the Yearbook: The yearbook committee is now taking orders for Public Display of Affection (PDA) ads for the yearbook. Commemorate your special student(s) with an ad in the yearbook. What better way to remember kindergarten year, First Communion and other school events? Ads range in price from $15 for 1/8 of a page to $100 for a full page ad. Call the school office at 423-622-1481, or contact Chris Polahar at polaharc@catholicweb.com or Carleen Evans at bigorange@catholicweb.com for more information.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

“Dividends for Life—Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals”

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Sunday, January 31: Kick-off

• · Attend 10:00 A.M. Mass at OLPH Church—OLPH students, please wear your school uniform; you may sit with your family. Students will serve as readers, altar servers, gift bearers, and choir members. Teachers will serve as Eucharistic Ministers.

• · A Pancake Breakfast will follow 10:00 A.M. Mass, in the PLC. Proceeds will benefit our seminarian, Doug Owens. 7^th grade students will help serve the breakfast.

Monday, February 1: Community Day

• · Service Learning/Community Outreach
  

* K through 3^rd –Salvation Army

* 4^th through 6^th – Pet Placement Center

* 7^th and 8^th – Ronald McDonald House

* All students, faculty and staff—Haiti Collection/Red Cross

• · Community Outreach presentation for all students at 10:00 A.M. in the school gym. A representative from each organization listed above will be present to accept the collected items. David Carroll, news anchor from Channel 3 will be covering the presentation. Parents are invited to attend.
• "Famous Catholics Contest" will take place Monday through Thursday in the school library. Students in grades 4th through 8th may participate in identifying 20 famous American Catholics. Awards will be given out Friday.
  

Tuesday, February 2: Student Day

• · Students and faculty may wear an OLPH “spirit shirt” (from any past OLPH event, including but not limited to, festival/carnival, Ram Run, sports, physical education), with any type of school appropriate, out of uniform pants.

• · Volunteer Appreciation Brunch in the cafeteria after the 8:15 Mass.

• · Spiritual Pep Rally at 2:20 in the school gym. Parents are invited to attend.

Wednesday, February 3: National Day / Crazy Hair Day

• · Students may come to school with a crazy hairdo!

• · All students will pray the Holy Rosary, 10:00 A.M., in the church, in honor of the 150^th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters.

• · Letters will be written, or cards will be made, by all students during Language Arts classes for military personnel or patients at the VA hospital.

Thursday, February 4: Vocations Day / Crazy Sock Day

• · A “prayer chain” will be made during Religion classes, which may be hung in the church the weekend of February 6^th.

• · Fr. Jim will speak to students in grades 5^th through 8^th regarding vocations, in Holy Family Hall.

• · Fr. Mike Creson will share his vocation stories with students in grades Kindergarten through 4^th.

Friday, February 5: Mass

• · Students in grades 3^rd through 8^th will attend 10:00 A.M. Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, along with students from Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School. Bishop Stika will preside over this Mass. Fr. Ragan Shriver, Executive Director of East Tennessee Catholic Charities, will talk to the students after Mass about the theme of Catholic Schools Week—“Dividends for Life-Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals.”

• · Phillip Rodgers, local author / illustrator, will give a presentation to students in grades Kindergarten through 2^nd, following the 8:15 Mass. The presentation will take place in the PLC; light snacks will be provided. Parents are invited to attend.

• · Pizza and drinks will be provided to all students for lunch.

Please continue to collect Box Tops, Campbell's Soup labels with bar codes, empty inkjet cartridges, and Tyson food labels. Our Box Tops contest runs until May 13, 2010. Send all items to school with your child or drop off at the school office. So far this school year, over $1,200.00 has been raised by collecting these products.

Mrs. Sabrina Gibson, 4th grade teacher, is running the Scenic City Half Marathon and Charity Challenge on February 27. Mrs. Gibson chose to raise money for the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County. If you would like to make a donation you may go to

www.active.com/donate/cache/SGibson52.

JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 29, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 29, 2010 www.myolph.com
Visit 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, January 25--Hot dog & bun, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, January 26--Spaghetti, roll, salad, applesauce, milk--CHEF SALAD, 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., January 27--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., January 28--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, January 29--Fish, cole slaw, macaroni & cheese, pears, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "The Lord delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34

The virtue for the month of January is "self-control" (in action and words). God has given us wonderful bodies for living and minds for learning. The Christian fruit of self-control is our ability to choose God-pleasing behavior over sinful and harmful actions.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, January 25--5/6B basketball, 4:30, v. Hickory Valley Christian, AT HICKORY VALLEY CHRISTIAN
  
• Monday, January 25--7/8B basketball, 4:00, v. Oakwood, AT OLPH
• Monday, January 25--7/8G basketball, 5:00, v. Oakwood, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 26--Scrip orders due by 8:30 A.M.
  
• Wednesday, January 27--7/8G basketball, 3:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT OLPH
  

• Wednesday, January 27--7/8B basketball, 4:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT OLPH
  
• Wednesday, January 27--5/6G basketball, 5:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT OLPH
  
• Wednesday, January 27--5/6B basketball, 6:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT OLPH
• Wednesday, January 27--School committee meeting, 6:30, school library
• Friday, January 29--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
  
• Friday, January 29--5/6B basketball, 5:15, v. Tennessee Temple, AT TENNESSEE TEMPLE
• Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30--Family Honor Program--see information below
  
• Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31--St. Cecilia's Closet is open after 5:30 P.M. (Sat.) and 10:00 A.M (Sun.)-more info. in fanfare
  

FAMILY HONOR 2010 – All 8^th grade families in the Chattanooga Deanery are invited to participate in the Family Honor Program on January 29-30^th, 2010. This year Family Honor will be held @ St. Stephen’s Parish located @ 7111 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.myolph.com. Family Honor’s mission is to provide opportunities for parents and children to learn to communicate effectively on important life values, with the special focus on the truth and goodness of human sexuality and the virtue of chastity. It is presented in a fun and interactive format. You will walk away with a new perspective on the big questions “Who am I?” and “What is life for?” If you need additional information or have questions about this quality program please contact Jan O’Boyle @ 706-226-9110 or Mary Pat Haywood @ 706-278-6391. Space is limited to 40 families so get your registration forms and $25.00 in early to reserve your spot for the Family Honor Program.

OLPH School is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year-- Please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions @ 622-1481 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com if you would like to schedule a tour or receive an Application packet.

Please continue to collect Box Tops, Campbell's Soup labels with bar codes, empty inkjet cartridges, and Tyson food labels. Our Box Tops contest runs until May 13, 2010. Send all items to school with your child or drop off at the school office. So far this school year, over $1,200.00 has been raised by collecting these products.

Congratulations to OLPH 8th grader Mary Rebman. Mary has been nominated to play in the UTC Honors Band. Good job, Mary!

Catholic Schools Week--"Dividends for Life--Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals"

• Catholic Schools Week will kick-off with the 10:00 Mass at OLPH on Sunday, January 31, followed by a Pancake Breakfast in the PLC. OLPH School Students, please wear your school uniform to mass that day. Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will go to seminarian Doug Owens.
  
• During the week students will celebrate Community Day, National Day, and Vocations Day.
  
• On Friday, February 5th, OLPH School students in grades 3rd-8th will attend 10:00 mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church along with Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School. Bishop Stika will celebrate this mass, and all the priests from the Chattanooga Deanery have been invited. Fr. Ragan Schriver, Executive Director of East Tennessee Catholic Charities, will talk to the students after mass about the theme of Catholic Schools Week: "Dividends for Life--Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals."
• On Friday, February 5th, grades K-2 will attend mass at OLPH at 8:15; parents are encouraged to join. Following mass there will be light snacks in the PLC and a presentation by local author/illustrator Phillip Rodgers.

Congratulations to the following students for being on the Honor Roll the second nine weeks of school:

5th grade:

• Principal's List--Kelsey Barta, Meghan Greene, Andrew Lisy, Emalyn San Miguel, James West, Gerard Zolkowski
• First Honors--Margaret Coles, Macy Dearing
• Second Honors--Sawyer Champlin, Madison Ramey, Alvaro Rivas, Lee Schemel, Jack Shin
• Honorable Mention--Alexandria Allbritten, Tayler Wightman

6th grade:

• Principal's List--Alex Darras, Andie Dorris, Lauren Dray, Addison Hutton, Katrina Lundquist, Jessica Moore, Sarah Thomas
• First Honors--Nuri Omolara, Cassidy Share
• Second Honors--Jennifer Johnson, Conner Smith, James Teal
• Honorable Mention--Hannah Davis, Nick Grannan, Mary Margaret Haywood, Keri Klassen, Aileen Lanzar, Satori Price, Zachary Riddle, Adrian Smith

7th grade:

• Principal's List--Mark Oliver, Madeline Robbins, Maggie Stovall
• First Honors--Rachel Bird, Abigail Champlin, Natalie Dang, Carley Olejniczak, Bobby Riesco
• Second Honors--Virginia Britto, Allie Dearing, Gaby Mullin, Emily Wexler
• Honorable Mention--Sabrina Mohler, Madeline Wurm, Mary Zolkowski

8th grade:

• Principal's List--Christopher Coles, Danika Dorris, Dean Magat, Anna McIntyre
• First Honors--Zac Grannan, Brandon Harris, Nolan Pawlowski, Lily Jang, Samantha Penque
• Second Honors--Thomas McGuire, Grace Signiski, Jordan Vial
• Honorable Mention--Ben Mertel, Mary Rebman, Alexander Riddle, Ryan Riesco, Marnie Wall

Names and address needed--As part of our Catholic Schools Week activities, OLPH students will write letters to our country's service men and women. If you have a family member or know of someone who is presently serving in the military, we would love to write to them. Please send their names and addresses to the OLPH School office or email Kari Ingle at kmingle@catholicweb.com, by January 29.

St. Cecilia's Closet--OLPH CAG (Creative Arts Guild) will open St. Cecilia's Closet for a weekend sale on January 30-31. If your student has had a growth spurt since August, or is in need of additional winter school uniform gear, drop by after the 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday, or the 10:00 or noon Masses on Sunday. Donations of gently used uniforms as well as First Communion attire for both boys and girls are always appreciated.

The 2010 Writing Assessment will be given Tuesday, February 2, 2010. All students in grades 5th and 8th present on this day will participate. Wednesday, February 3 has been designated as a make-up day for students not present at school on February 2. This is a one day make-up only.

Thank you to the Tapley family for weeding around the "Peace Pole" in front of school during the Christmas holidays. Also, thanks to Mrs. Thomas's husband, John, for making a new stand for our school banner. We are blessed to have parents and teachers who are committed to giving of their time, talent, and treasure.

PIP hours update--As of January 15th, the total number of PIP hours that have been logged in by OLPH parents is 3,7888.50. Thank you!

Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association, will take place the week of February 16-19. Students were given a participation/fundraising form through their homeroom. The rope jumping will take place during their physical education class. If you have questions regarding this please contact Coach Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Tennessee Science Olympiad--OLPH School middle students will enter the Tennessee Science Olympiad at Chattanooga State on February 27. The Science Olympiad Tournament Goals are to bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and the understanding of science concepts, and to develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students. Coaches are needed to work with the students after school. If interested in helping, please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

Mrs. Sabrina Gibson, 4th grade teacher, is running the Scenic City Half Marathon and Charity Challenge on February 27. Mrs. Gibson chose to raise money for the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County. If you would like to make a donation you may go to

www.active.com/donate/cache/SGibson52.

JANUARY 18 - JANUARY 22, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 18 - JANUARY 22, 2010 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, January 18--School closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  
• Tuesday, January 19--BBQ chicken sandwich, coleslaw, baked beans, peaches, milk-NO BAKED POTATO, NO CHEF SALAD FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., January 20--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., January 21--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, January 22--Ham Hoagie, cream of potato soup, pears, crackers, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will." Psalm 40

The virtue for the month of January is "self-control" (in action and words). God has given us wonderful bodies for living and minds for learning. The Christian fruit of self-control is our ability to choose God-pleasing behavior over sinful and harmful actions.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, January 18--School closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  
• Spring sports sign-up this week--more information below
  
• Tuesday, January 19--7/8G basketball, 4:15, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 19--7/8B basketball, 5:15, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 19--5/6G basketball, 6:30, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 19--5/6B basketball, 7:30, v. Grace, AT OLPH
  

• Wednesday, January 20--7/8B basketball, 4:15, v. Spalding, AT SPALDING
• Wednesday, January 20--7/8G basketball, 5:30, v. Spalding, AT SPALDING
  
• Wednesday, January 20--Home & School meeting, 6:00, gym
  
• Thursday, January 21--6B basketball, 5:00, v. McCallie, AT OLPH
• Thursday through Sunday--Science Fair, grades 6,7,8--PLC
  
• Friday, January 22--Junior High dance (grades 6,7,8)-7 to 10 p.m., $5.00 per student--more information below
• Saturday, January 23--"January Jam "--more information below

Spring sports sign-up going on this week--Students in grades 6th-8th who are interested in playing a spring sport (may include track, tennis, baseball, softball, golf), need to see Coach Todd Close this week. Parents are asked to sign the sports participation form and return it to the school office by Thursday, January 21. Students were given participation forms during homeroom; more are available in the school office. Questions regarding sports should be addressed to Coach Close at 423-622-1481 or email tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Come out middle school students for the "Junior January Jam"! A middle school dance will be held on Friday, January 22, for the 6th-8th grade students from 7 to 10 P.M. The cost is $5.00 per student. As a special treat some of the 8th grade students have formed a band and will be performing. Dance music will also be played. There will be Foosball, ping-pong, air hockey, and of course, plenty of dancing!

Join us for the "January Jam". This fun-filled evening for adults will be held on Saturday, January 23, from 7 P.M. to midnight. The band, "No Big Deal", will be playing some great music. There will be food, Foosball, ping-pong, air hockey, darts, cards, and of course, plenty of dancing--all in the OLPH gym. Advance ticket sales are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Look for an order form in your child's and report card envelope. Drink cards will be available for purchase at the event; soft drinks are free. Each advance ticket sale includes one free drink. Please contact the church office at 423-622-7232, or stop by to purchase a ticket. Tickets will also be available at the school office. If you have any questions, you may contact Lynn Riddle at llriddle@comcast.net.

Catholic Schools Week--"Dividends for Life--Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals"

• Catholic Schools Week will kick-off with the 10:00 Mass at OLPH on Sunday, January 31, followed by a Pancake Breakfast in the PLC. OLPH School Students, please wear your school uniform to mass that day. Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast will go to seminarian Doug Owens.
  
• During the week students will celebrate Community Day, National Day, and Vocations Day.
  
• On Friday, February 5th, OLPH School students in grades 3rd-8th will attend 10:00 mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church along with Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School. Bishop Stika will celebrate this mass, and all the priests from the Chattanooga Deanery have been invited. Fr. Ragan Schriver, Executive Director of East Tennessee Catholic Charities, will talk to the students after mass about the theme of Catholic Schools Week: "Dividends for Life--Faith, Knowledge, Discipline, Morals."
• On Friday, February 5th, grades K-2 will attend mass at OLPH at 8:15; parents are encouraged to join. Following mass there will be light snacks in the PLC and a presentation by local author/illustrator Phillip Rodgers.
  

Names and address needed--As part of our Catholic Schools Week activities, OLPH students will write letters to our country's service men and women. If you have a family member or know of someone who is presently serving in the military, we would love to write to them. Please send their names and addresses to the OLPH School office or email Kari Ingle at kmingle@catholicweb.com.

St. Cecilia's Closet--OLPH CAG (Creative Arts Guild) will open St. Cecilia's Closet for a weekend sale on January 30-31. If your student has had a growth spurt since August, or is in need of additional winter school uniform gear, drop by after the 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday, or the 10:00 or noon Masses on Sunday. Donations of gently used uniforms as well as First Communion attire for both boys and girls are always appreciated.

The 2010 Writing Assessment will be given Tuesday, February 2, 2010. All students in grades 5th and 8th present on this day will participate. Wednesday, February 3 has been designated as a make-up day for students not present at school on February 2. This is a one day make-up only.

Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association, will take place the week of February 16-19. Students will be given a participation/fundraising form through their homeroom. The jump roping will take place during their physical education class. If you have questions regarding this please contact Coach Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Tennessee Science Olympiad--OLPH School middle students will enter the Tennessee Science Olympiad at Chattanooga State on February 27. The Science Olympiad Tournament Goals are to bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of science and understanding science concepts, and to develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students. Coaches are needed to work with the students after school. If interested in helping, please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

OLPH School is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year-- Please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions @ 622-1481 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com if you would like to schedule a tour or receive an Application packet.

FAMILY HONOR 2010 – All 8^th grade families in the Chattanooga Deanery are invited to participate in the Family Honor Program on January 29-30^th, 2010. This year Family Honor will be held @ St. Stephen’s Parish located @ 7111 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.myolph.com. Family Honor’s mission is to provide opportunities for parents and children to learn to communicate effectively on important life values, with the special focus on the truth and goodness of human sexuality and the virtue of chastity. It is presented in a fun and interactive format. You will walk away with a new perspective on the big questions “Who am I?” and “What is life for?” If you need additional information or have questions about this quality program please contact Jan O’Boyle @ 706-226-9110 or Mary Pat Haywood @ 706-278-6391. Space is limited to 40 families so get your registration forms and $25.00 in early to reserve your spot for the Family Honor Program.

JANUARY 11 - JANUARY 15, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
JANUARY 11 - JANUARY 15, 2010 www.myolph.com

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• Monday, January 11--Ravioli, roll, salad, applesauce, milk
• Tuesday, January 12--Meat loaf, roll, creamed potatoes, buttered carrots, peaches, milk-NO BAKED POTATO, NO CHEF SALAD FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., January 13--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., January 14--Hamburger, bun, tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, January 15--Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pears, crackers, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation." Isaiah 12

The virtue for the month of January is "self-control" (in action and words). God has given us wonderful bodies for living and minds for learning. The Christian fruit of self-control is our ability to choose God-pleasing behavior over sinful and harmful actions.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, January 11--7/8G basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd, AT BOYD
• Monday, January 11--5/6G basketball, 4:30, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
  
• Monday, January 11--7/8B basketball, 5:15, v. Boyd, AT BOYD
• Monday, January 11--5/6B basketball, 5:45, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
  
• Tuesday, January12--7/8B basketball, 4:00, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 12--7/8G basketball,5:15, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 12--5/6B basketball, 6:30, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, January 12--5/6G basketball, 7:30, v. Silverdale, AT OLPH
  

• Wednesday, January 13--Report cards sent home with students
• Thursday, January 14--Winter sports pictures by Lifetouch
  
• Thursday, January 14--5/6B basketball, 5:00, v. Berean, AT OLPH
• Thursday, January 14--7/8G basketball, 6:00, v. Berean, AT OLPH
• Thursday, January 14--6B basketball, 5:00, v. McCallie, AT MCCALLIE
  
• Friday, January 15--Awards for second nine weeks, 5th-8th, 2:15, gym

Thank you to Kim Thomas and Tracie Blakely for organizing the Catholic Charities "Giving Tree" this year. Due to the generosity of OLPH School and Parish families we were able to help 8 families. We received over 330 gifts for our families which made Christmas Day very special for 26 people.

Winter sports pictures by Lifetouch will be taken Thursday, January 14, beginning at 8:15. Winter sports include basketball (5/6 girls, 5/6 boys, 7/8 girls, 7/8 boys, and basketball cheerleading). These athletes will be given a picture order envelope, which needs to be brought to school on Thursday, with orders prepaid. Checks are made to Lifetouch. Athletes, please remember to bring your sports uniform.

The OLPH "PIP" Program (Parent Involvement and Participation Program) has logged in 3,404.89 volunteer hours that OLPH parents have so generously performed for the first half of the school year. We are very blessed to have such a commitment from our families at OLPH School...Volunteers are not paid--not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

Nature's Classroom--OLPH School is in the planning stages of developing Nature's Classroom which will provide opportunities for students to make deeper connections with the natural world and inspire a life long sense of wonder. Many thanks to Matt Stovall for the planning and development of Nature's Classroom and to Knights of Columbus Council # 610 for their generous donation to this project.
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Mark your calendar for the "January Jam". Once the holidays are over, take some time to recover and de-stress while having a great time. Join us for the "January Jam". This fun-filled evening for adults will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The band, "No Big Deal", will be playing some great music. There will be food, Foosball, ping-pong, air hockey, darts, cards, and of course, plenty of dancing--all in the OLPH gym. Advance ticket sales are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Look for an order form in your child's Friday folder. Drink cards will be available for purchase at the event. Each advance ticket sale includes one free drink. Please contact the church office at 423-622-7232, or stop by to purchase a ticket. Tickets will also be available at the school office. If you have any questions, you may contact Lynn Riddle at llriddle@comcast.net.

After School Art News--A new After School Art schedule will be given out the week we return from Christmas Break. Students do not need to sign up again.

OLPH SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010/2011 SCHOOL YEAR - Please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions @ 622-1481 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com if you would like to schedule a tour or receive an Application packet.

School Closing Due to Inclement Weather or Illness: In the event of inclement weather, parents/guardians will be notified through Parent Alert, the OLPH website, and local TV stations regarding the closing of school. All local network television stations will be called as early as possible to indicate the closing of the school. Please note that most television stations will not put school openings on the air. If you do not see OLPH listed as closed, we will be open. This procedure also pertains to OLPH School closing due to illnesses, i.e. flu.

FAMILY HONOR 2010 – All 8^th grade families in the Chattanooga Deanery are invited to participate in the Family Honor Program on January 29-30^th, 2010. This year Family Honor will be held @ St. Stephen’s Parish located @ 7111 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.myolph.com. Family Honor’s mission is to provide opportunities for parents and children to learn to communicate effectively on important life values, with the special focus on the truth and goodness of human sexuality and the virtue of chastity. It is presented in a fun and interactive format. You will walk away with a new perspective on the big questions “Who am I?” and “What is life for?” If you need additional information or have questions about this quality program please contact Jan O’Boyle @ 706-226-9110 or Mary Pat Haywood @ 706-278-6391. Space is limited to 40 families so get your registration forms and $25.00 in early to reserve your spot for the Family Honor Program.