MARCH 1 - MARCH 5, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 1 - MARCH 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, March 1--Ravioli, roll, green beans, applesauce, milk
  
• Tuesday, March 2--Oven baked chicken, roll, cooked carrots, rice, mandarin oranges, milk-CHEF SALAD, 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., March 3--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., March 4--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, mixed fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, March 5--Fish, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, pears, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. A Lenten Reflection: Give up complaining--focus on gratitude. Give up pessimism--focus on optimism. Give up sin--turn to virtue.

The virtue for the month of March is "kindness" (for all I meet). Jesus came with a new commandment, "Love one another as God loves you." This love we have from God is shown to others through our kindness. As we treat others at home and school kindly, we obey God's command.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, March 1--Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser orders due--more information below
• Monday, March 1--Home and School meeting to discuss next school year, library, 6:30 P.M.--more info. below
  

• Tuesday, March 2--Scrip orders due to the office by 8:30 A.M.
  

• Wed., March 3--"Math/Science Activity Fest" conducted by the Creative Discovery Museum--6 P.M.--more info. below
  

• Wed., March 3--World Math Day
  

• Friday, March 5--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school

The Creative Discovery Museum will conduct a "Math/Science Activity Fest" concentrating on Bio fuels, at OLPH School on Wednesday, March 3, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. There will be nine stations set up in different buildings on campus, relating to science and math topics. Some of the stations include experimenting with building cars that run on solar energy, body imaging to observe living human cells, and the study of why food products can produce energy. This will be an instructional, fun-filled evening, so parents, and students of all grades, please try to attend!

It's Pizza time! Just in time for Lenten dinners, the 8th grade class is selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits. The class will earn $5 for each pizza kit ordered. As a special bonus, with every Pizza Kit ordered you will receive an OLPH pizza cutter. Orders must be turned in to the office by Monday, March 1, with checks made out to OLPH. The pizza kits will be delivered on Wednesday, March 10, and must be picked up that day, after school, in the "multi-purpose room" next to the gym. Look for an order form coming home with your child or find an 8th grade student to place your order. If you are not familiar with the kits, they contain all the ingredients to make delicious pizza and snacks at home in less than 10 minutes! All items are individually packaged, so what is not used immediately can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. If you have any questions, please call Tracie Mertel at 423-309-7188.

Thank you to those athletes who turned in their Spring sports registration forms and fees on time. The registration form is on the school website, www.myolph.com under the heading of "Athletics". Sports include golf, tennis, track, and baseball. If you have any questions regarding spring sports, including the payment of the fee, please contact Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481.

Intramural Basketball for 3rd and 4th graders: Enough boys and girls have signed up to form four teams. The practices/games will begin Saturday, March 13;the teams will play on Saturday mornings at OLPH gym (March 13, 20, 27, and April 10, 17, and 24). More detailed informaiton will be available next week. If you have questions, please contact Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Pre-registration packets for the 2010-2011 school year were mailed last week. If you have not received your packet or the information is not correct, contact Teresa Hennen at 423-622-1481 or Teresahennen@catholicweb.com. Current OLPH families with upcoming Kindergartners should notify Mrs. Hennen so she may send an application.

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

• Open House for prospective families will be held on the following dates:

• New Kindergarten families: Wednesday, March 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
  
• New families of students entering grades 1st through 8th: Thursday, March 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
  

Tuition assistance information for OLPH Parish members/families

• Tuition assistance packets for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, containing all pertinent information on how the program works, are available in the parish office.
  

• The packet should be picked up from the OLPH Parish office no later than March 1, 2010, completed and returned to Mrs. Therese Hughes, OLPH parish tuition assistance analyst, no later than March 22, 2010, and a personal meeting should take place with Mrs. Hughes by April 16, 2010. Mrs. Hughes' address and phone number is contained in the tuition assistance packet.
• An eligible OLPH Parish family is one that has been registered and active in the parish for at least one year. If new to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, that family must have a letter from their former parish stating that they were active and contributing members of that parish. The family should regularly contribute to the Parish offertory using the envelope system with a minimum annual contribution of $350.00.

OLPH Home and School news: An information/news sheet was sent home with each student regarding an upcoming meeting on Monday, March 1st, at 6:30 P.M., in the school library, to discuss the direction of the Home and School Association, as well as nominations for committee chairpersons for the 2010-2011 school year. If you have any questions regarding the information on this sheet, please contact Beth Tapley at bethtapley@gmail.com.

OLPH School Committee is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 School Committee openings. School Committee meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH Parish. Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Thursday, April 1. Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry. Questions--please contact Marina Delaney at 423-499-9260.

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.

OLPH Annual fund Campaign brochures have been sent out for the 2009-2010 school year. Thank you for your generous response; it is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

St. Patrick's Irish Ball--The Notre Dame Parent Association (NDPA) invites you to the second annual St. Patrick's Irish Ball. The NDPA's annual fundraiser is a great way to help your child's future school while having fun at the same time. The event will be held on March 13, 2010, at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Avenue, from 7 to 11:30 P.M. The Ball will be an exciting evening of entertainment with dinner, live music, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. OLPH School will get $5 for each ticket that we sell. Contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com if you would like to purchase a ticket for the St. Patrick's Irish Ball. Additional information including online ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and table reservations can be found at www.myndhs.com.

The tentative calendar for the 2010-2011 school year is on our website, www.myolph.com.

FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 26, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 26, 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 22--Hot dog & bun, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, February 23--Ham, roll, scalloped potatoes, green peas, cinnamon apples, milk- BAKED POTATO, 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., February 24--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., February 25--Hamburger & bun, French fries, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, February 26--Grilled cheese sandwich, potato soup, crackers, banana, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "Love never fails...So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love." 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
This week has been designated "No Name Calling Week - Speaking Well of Others"

• Basketball tournament games will be played this week--game times and locations will be posted on ParentsWeb
  

• Monday, February 22--Spring Sport fee is due (5th-8th grades golf, track, tennis, baseball)
  

• Tuesday, February 23--Scrip orders due by 8:30 A.M.
• Tuesday, February 23--Open House for Prospective Kindergarten families--11:00 A.M. to Noon
• Wed., February 24--Talent Show tryouts--more info. below
• Wed., February 24--Tennis player/parent meeting, after school in the gym
• Wed., February 24--School committee meeting, library, 6:30 P.M.
  
• Thurs., February 25--Intramural basketball (grades 3 & 4) registration form and fee are due
• Thurs., February 25--Outdoor Classroom meeting, 6:30--more info. below
• Fri., February 26--Kindergarten theme mass
  

• Friday, February26--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Fri., Feb. 26--Golf player/parent meeting, after school in the gym
• Fri., Feb. 26--Family Honor Program--7:00 P.M. to 9:15 P.M.--more info. below
• Sat., Feb. 27--Family Honor Program--9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.--more info. below
  

"No Name Calling Week--Speaking Well of Others": February 22 -- 26. Words can be hurtful. This week is aimed at providing students with tools and inspiration to launch dialogues about ways to enhance communication and eliminate bullying. Students will participate in conflict resolution, seminars, journal writing, and reading stories. During lunch time, "mixing it up" and sitting with new friends will be encouraged.

Family Prayer Book--As part of "Family Empowerment Month", the religion department put together a family prayer book for every OLPH School family. This book, which was blessed by Fr. Jim, is a collection of prayers for families to use in many situations; more prayers will be sent home that can be added to the prayer book.

Attention athletes! Spring sports registration forms and fees are due Monday, February 22. The form is also on the school website, www.myolph.com under the heading of "Athletics". Sports include golf, tennis, track, and baseball. If you have any questions regarding spring sports, including the payment of the fee, please contact Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481.

Tennis player/parent meeting will be held after school on Wednesday, February 24, in the gym. Coach Mary Pat Haywood will hand out a schedule and discuss expectations. Golf player/parent meeting will be held after school on Friday, February 26th, in the gym. Coach Richard Smith will be on hand to introduce himself, hand out a schedule, and answer questions.

Talent show tryouts will be held Wednesday, February 24, directly after school, in the music room. If you can sing, dance, act, or play an instrument, and want to share your talent with others, please try out for the Talent Show! Acts should be kept to less than three minutes, so as many students as possible can participate. The Talent Show, sponsored by the Creative Arts Guild, will be held on Thursday, March 11. Food will be served at 5:30; the Talent Show will begin at 6:00, and should finish by 7:10. Please contact Mrs. Angie Carson with your questions, email acarson@catholicweb.com.

Intramural Basketball for 3rd and 4th graders: Students in grade 3 and 4, intramural basketball sign-ups are going on now. Forms were sent home with the students; please return the form to the homeroom teachers by Thursday, February 25. The form is also on the school website, www.myolph.com under the heading of "Athletics".Contact Coach Todd Close with your questions, email tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Outdoor Classroom Meeting: We are developing and Outdoor Classroom on campus in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation. OLPH eighth graders drew up plans for this project last year in their seventh grade math class. Mr. Matt Stovall used his expertise and resources to survey the area (convent yard) and draw the students' plans professionally. These plans are exhibited in the hallway of the main school building. Stage one of this project is ready to begin--the demolition of the existing area and preparation of the grounds. This is an exciting project which will benefit all of the children for many years to come, but we need your help. We need your talents and resources to help make this project successful. We are planning a meeting for February 25th at 6:30 P.M., in the school library. If you can attend this meeting, please contact the school office at 423-622-1481, or email olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

The OLPH Cub Scouts held their annual pinewood derby in the Parish Life Center on Saturday, February 13th. Fifteen boys participated in the race. The overall first place winner was Jason Oliver (2nd grade), coming in second was Will Bordash (4th grade), and finishing third was Matthew Laws (1st grade). Second grade student Gavin Crane received the award for the "coolest looking car". The boys had a great time designing their cars and competing in the race. Thanks to all of the parents who helped out on "derby day".

Family Honor Program: All 8th grade families in the Chattanooga Deanery are invited to participate in the Family Honor Program, "Real Love, Real Life", on February 26th and 27th. The program will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Parish, in the PLC. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.myolph.com. The mission of Family Honor 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 questions, "Who am I" and "What is life for?" If you have questions, or need additional information contact Jan O'Boyle at 706-226-9110 or Mary Pat Haywood at 706-278-6391. Space is limited to 40 families so get your registration form and $25.00 fee in early to reserve your spot for the Family Honor Program. The program dates and times are Friday, February 26th from 7 P.M. to 9:15 P.M. and Saturday, February 27th from 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

The Creative Discovery Museum will conduct a "Math/Science Activity Fest" concentrating on Bio fuels, at OLPH School on Wednesday, March 3, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. There will be nine stations set up in different buildings on campus, relating to science and math topics. This will be an instructional, fun-filled evening, so parents and students, please try to attend!

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

• Open House for prospective families will be held on the following dates:

• New Kindergarten families: Tuesday, February 23, from 11:00 A.M. to Noon, or Wednesday, March 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
  
• New families of students entering grades 1st through 8th: Thursday, March 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Tuition assistance information for OLPH Parish members/families

• Tuition assistance packets for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, containing all pertinent information on how the program works, are available in the parish office.
  

• The packet should be picked up from the OLPH Parish office no later than March 1, 2010, completed and returned to Mrs. Therese Hughes, OLPH parish tuition assistance analyst, no later than March 22, 2010, and a personal meeting should take place with Mrs. Hughes by April 16, 2010. Mrs. Hughes' address and phone number is contained in the tuition assistance packet.
• An eligible OLPH Parish family is one that has been registered and active in the parish for at least one year. If new to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, that family must have a letter from their former parish stating that they were active and contributing members of that parish. The family should regularly contribute to the Parish offertory using the envelope system with a minimum annual contribution of $350.00.

OLPH School Committee is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 School Committee openings. School Committee meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH Parish. Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Thursday, April 1. Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry. Questions--please contact Marina Delaney at 423-499-9260.

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.

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.

It's Pizza time! Just in time for Lenten dinners, the 8th grade class is selling Little Caesar's Pizza Kits. The class will earn $5 for each pizza kit ordered. As a special bonus, with every Pizza Kit ordered you will receive an OLPH pizza cutter. Orders must be turned in to the office by Monday, March 1, with checks made out to OLPH. The pizza kits will be delivered on Wednesday, March 10, and must be picked up that day, after school, in the "multi-purpose room" next to the gym. Look for an order form coming home with your child or find an 8th grade student to place your order. If you are not familiar with the kits, they contain all the ingredients to make delicious pizza and snacks at home in less than 10 minutes! All items are individually packaged, so what is not used immediately can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. If you have any questions, please call Tracie Mertel at 423-309-7188.

PIP hour update: As of February 17, 2010, OLPH families have logged in a total of 4,337 volunteer hours! Please remember to log in PIP hours on the Volunteer/PIP sheet located outside of the school office. You may also email PIP hours to Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

OLPH Annual fund Campaign brochures have been sent out for the 2009-2010 school year. Thank you for your generous response; it is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

St. Patrick's Irish Ball--The Notre Dame Parent Association (NDPA) invites you to the second annual St. Patrick's Irish Ball. The NDPA's annual fundraiser is a great way to help your child's future school while having fun at the same time. The event will be held on March 13, 2010, at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Avenue, from 7 to 11:30 P.M. The Ball will be an exciting evening of entertainment with dinner, live music, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. OLPH School will get $5 for each ticket that we sell. Contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com if you would like to purchase a ticket for the St. Patrick's Irish Ball. Additional information including online ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and table reservations can be found at www.myndhs.com.

The tentative calendar for the 2010-2011 school year is on our website, www.myolph.com.

FEBRUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 19, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 15 - FEBRUARY 19, 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 15--School closed for President's Day
  
• Tuesday, February 16--Sliced turkey with gravy, roll, creamed potatoes, green beans, peaches, milk--NO BAKED POTATO OR CHEF SALAD FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., February 17--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., February 18--Breaded chicken sandwich, potato wedges, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, February 19--Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, fruit, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "Love does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." 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

• Monday, February 15--School closed for President's Day
  
• Tuesday, February 16--Scrip orders due by 8:30 A.M.
• Tuesday, February 16--6B Basketball, 5:15, v. Hickory Valley Christian, AT OLPH
  

• Wednesday, February 17--Ash Wednesday, All-school Mass at 8:15
• Thursday, February 18--7/8B basketball, 4:15, v. Spalding, AT OLPH
  
• Thursday, February 18--7/8G basketball, 5:30, v. Spalding, AT OLPH
• Thursday, February 18--5/6B basketball, 6:45, v. TN Temple, AT OLPH
  
• Friday, February19--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Saturday, February 20--First Reconciliation for second graders
  

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.

Tuition assistance information for OLPH Parish members/families

• Tuition assistance packets for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, containing all pertinent information on how the program works, are available in the parish office.
  

• The packet should be picked up from the OLPH Parish office no later than March 1, 2010, completed and returned to Mrs. Therese Hughes, OLPH parish tuition assistance analyst, no later than March 22, 2010, and a personal meeting should take place with Mrs. Hughes by April 16, 2010. Mrs. Hughes' address and phone number is contained in the tuition assistance packet.
• An eligible OLPH Parish family is one that has been registered and active in the parish for at least one year; however, if new to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, that family must have a letter from their former parish stating that they were active and contributing members of that parish. The family should regularly contribute to the Parish offertory using the envelope system with a minimum annual contribution of $350.00.

Intramural Basketball for 3rd and 4th graders: Students in grade 3 and 4, intramural basketball sign-ups are going on now. Forms were sent home with the students; please return the form to the homeroom teachers by Thursday, February 25. Contact Coach Todd Close with your questions, at 423-622-1481, or email tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Congratulations to the winners of the "Famous American Catholics" contest: Sabrina Mohler, 7th grader, and John West, 5th grader were each awarded a $50 VISA gift card. Good job!! Congratulations also to Lauren Dray, who was chosen to be the Junior Weather Forecaster with Paul Barys on Channel 3. The newscast aired on Wednesday, February 10, at 5:30 P.M. Good work, Lauren!

Attention athletes! At this time, very few students have paid for and/or signed up to participate in a spring sport at OLPH. We currently have students interested in baseball, golf, tennis, and track, but not enough to form teams. If you have any questions regarding spring sports, including the payment of the fee, please contact Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481.

OLPH School Committee is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 School Committee openings. School Committee meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH Parish. Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Thursday, April 1. Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry. Questions--please contact Marina Delaney at 423-499-9260.

Mark your calendars for an upcoming workshop: Creative Discovery Museum will conduct a "Bio fuels Workshop" at OLPH School on Wednesday, March 3, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. There will be nine stations set up in different buildings on campus, relating to science and math topics. This will be an instructional, fun-filled evening, so parents and students, please try to attend. More information will be available in a future fanfare.

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.

St. Patrick's Irish Ball--The Notre Dame Parent Association (NDPA) invites you to the second annual St. Patrick's Irish Ball. The NDPA's annual fundraiser is a great way to help your child's future school while having fun at the same time. The event will be held on March 13, 2010, at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Avenue, from 7 to 11:30 P.M. The Ball will be an exciting evening of entertainment with dinner, live music, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. OLPH School will get $5 for each ticket that we sell. Contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or ksumrell@catholicweb.com if you would like to purchase a ticket for the St. Patrick's Irish Ball. Additional information including online ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and table reservations can be found at www.myndhs.com.

OLPH School received a $1,000.00 grant from the Richard and Hilda Schults Charitable Gift Account at Schwab Charitable Fund. This grant will help support many ongoing programs that benefit the students at OLPH School.

OLPH Annual fund Campaign brochures have been sent out for the 2009-2010 school year. Thank you for your generous response; it is greatly appreciated. If you need more information about helping OLPH continue to be a "School of Excellence" contact Kathy Sumrell, Director of Development at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

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.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Calendar

2010 – 2011 School Year—tentative—February 1, 2010

August 2, 2010, Monday--Teachers report

August 5, Thursday--Registration day

August 9, Monday--First full day of school for students

September 6, Monday--Labor Day—school closed

October 1, Friday--Diocesan In-Service—no school for students

October 18-22--Fall Break—school closed

October 27, Wednesday--Parent-Teacher Conferences—afternoon/evening

October 29, Friday--Half day

November 24-26--Thanksgiving Break—school closed

November 29, Monday--Bishop’s Day—school closed

December 17, Friday--Half day—begin Christmas Break

January 3, 2011, Monday--Teachers return

January 5, Wednesday--Students return

January 17, Monday--Martin Luther King Day—school closed

February 9, Wednesday--Parent-Teacher Conferences—afternoon/evening

February 11, Friday--Half day

February 21, Monday--President’s Day—school closed

March 14, Monday--Teacher In-Service—no school for students

April 22, Friday--Good Friday—school closed-begin Easter Break

April 25-May 1--Easter Break—school closed

May 25, Wednesday--Last day of school for students

May 27, Friday--Last day of school for teachers

FEBRUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 12, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
FEBRUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 12, 2010 www.myolph.com
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• Monday, February 8--Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, February 9--Chicken and noodles, roll, green peas, salad, pears, milk--NO CHEF SALAD OR BAKED POTATOES FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., February 10--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., February 11--Hamburger and bun, tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, February 12--Students dismiss at 11:30--no lunch served, no After School Care
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. "Love is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury." 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
A TENTATIVE CALENDAR FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011 IS AT THE END OF THE FANFARE

• Monday, February 8--7/8G basketball, 4:15, v. Grace, AT GRACE
  
• Monday, February 8--7/8B basketball, 5:15, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Monday, February 8--5/6G basketball, 6:15, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Monday, February 8--5/6B basketball, 7:15, v. Grace, AT GRACE
  
• Tuesday, February 9--Scrip orders due by 8:30 A.M.
• Tuesday, February 9--8th grade bake sale during lunch, 50 cents per item
  
• Tuesday, February 9--Parent-Teacher conferences--3:30 to 7:30
  
• Tuesday, February 9--5/6B basketball, 6:15, v. TN Temple, AT TN TEMPLE
  
• Wednesday, February 10--Pep Rally, 1:45, gym
• Wednesday, February 10--5/6G basketball, 3:30, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
• Wednesday, February 10--5/6B basketball, 4:30, v. St. Jude, AT OLPH
  

• Wednesday, February 10--7/8B basketball, 4:00, v. St. Jude, AT NOTRE DAME
• Wednesday, February 10--7/8G basketball, 5:15, v. St. Jude, AT NOTRE DAME
  
• Wednesday, February 10--Workshop for parents of 4th graders--more info. below
  
• Thursday, February 11--Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A, Gunbarrel Pointe, 4 to 9 P.M.
  
• Thursday, February 11--7/8G basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
  
• Thursday, February 11--7/8B basketball, 5:15, v. Boyd, AT OLPH
  
• Thursday, February 11--5/6G basketball, 4:00, v. Boyd, AT BOYD
  
• Thursday, February 11--5/6B basketball, 5:00, v. Boyd, AT BOYD
• Thursday, February 11--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
  
• Friday, February 12--STUDENTS DISMISS AT 11:30, NO LUNCH SERVED, NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE

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.

Science Fair Winner--John Tiller, 6th grader at OLPH, was inadvertently left off of the list of winners. John received a FIRST PLACE/BLUE RIBBON in the GENERAL PRIZES category. Good job, John!

A big thank you to the 3rd graders for their help with making the "class banners" which are hanging in the cafeteria. Thanks also to the basketball cheerleaders and their parents for their help in hanging the banners and decorations. Thank you, Ms. Stolpmann, for coordinating this project.

Workshop for parents of 4th graders--On Wednesday, February 10, at 6:30 P.M., there will be a workshop for parents of current OLPH 4th graders, "Who is This Child? Recognizing the Developmental Changes and Transitions of Your Fourth Grader." The workshop is being facilitated by Mrs. Marilyn Chapman who has been an educator and school counselor in our Catholic School System and Hamilton County School System, and she is a parent of a child who is the product of our Catholic School System.

Attention athletes! At this time, very few students have paid for and/or signed up to participate in a spring sport at OLPH. We currently have students interested in baseball, golf, tennis, and track, but not enough to form teams. If you have any questions regarding spring sports, including the payment of the fee, please contact Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481.

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.

Tuition assistance information for OLPH Parish members/families

• Tuition assistance packets for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year, containing all pertinent information on how the program works, are available in the parish office.
  

• The packet should be picked up from the OLPH Parish office no later than March 1, 2010, completed and returned to Mrs. Therese Hughes, our parish tuition assistance analyst, no later than March 22, 2010, and a personal meeting should take place with Mrs. Hughes by April 16, 2010. Mrs. Hughes' address and phone number is contained in the tuition assistance packet.
• An eligible OLPH Parish family is one that has been registered and active in the parish for at least one year; however, if new to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, that family must have a letter from their former parish stating that they were active and contributing members of that parish. The family should regularly contribute to the Parish offertory using the envelope system with a minimum annual contribution of $350.00.
  

OLPH School Committee is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 School Committee openings. School Committee meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH Parish. Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Thursday, April 1. Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry. Questions--please contact Marina Delaney at 423-499-9260.

Mark your calendars for an upcoming workshop: Creative Discovery Museum will conduct a "Bio fuels Workshop" at OLPH School on Wednesday, March 3, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. There will be nine stations set up in different buildings on campus, relating to science and math topics. This will be an instructional, fun-filled evening, so parents and students, please try to attend. More information will be available in a future fanfare.

Hispanic Cultural Festival: The volunteers in charge of the Spanish Program have planned an exciting, educational festival to be held Friday, February 12. All students in grades Kindergarten through 8th will watch a power point presentation of Spanish-speaking countries, observe dances, and sample delicious foods. Thank you to all of the Spanish volunteers for organizing this event.

Catholic Schools Week activities were enjoyed by all OLPH students the week of February 1st. The Community Outreach collection was very successful--many needed items were donated to the Salvation Army, Pet Placement Center, and Ronald McDonald House. In addition, over $1,050.00 was raised for the American Red Cross/Haiti Relief. Representatives from these organizations were presented with the donations at an assembly on Monday, February 1. Volunteers were treated to a brunch on Tuesday. Students and teachers prayed the Holy Rosary on Wednesday, and wrote cards and letters to military personnel. Everyone enjoyed wearing OLPH spirit t-shirts to a Spiritual Pep Rally,and crazy hairdos and crazy socks were worn by many. Fr. Jim and Fr. Mike shared their vocation stories with the students, and prayer chains were made in religion classes. The week concluded with the students in grades 3rd through 8th attending Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul, with The Reverend Bishop Stika as celebrant. Students in Kindergarten through 2nd enjoyed a presentation by local author/illustrator Phillip Rodgers. A "Famous Catholic Contest" was held for 4th through 8th graders--the winners were Sabrina Mohler and James West. Thank you to the members of the Catholic Schools Week Committee for organizing this spectacular week.

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.

8th grade bake sale will be held during the lunch hour, in the cafeteria, on Tuesday, February 9. Yummmmmmy goodies, such as brownies, cookies, cupcakes and other delicious treats will be available to purchase for 50 cents an item. This fund raising is being done to help the 8th grades with the Washington, D.C. trip this spring.

St. Patrick's Irish Ball--The Notre Dame Parent Association (NDPA) invites you to the second annual St. Patrick's Irish Ball. The NDPA's annual fundraiser is a great way to help your child's future school while having fun at the same time. The event will be held on March 13, 2010, at the National Guard Armory on Holtzclaw Avenue, from 7 to 11:30 P.M. Tickets are $40 in advance. Additional information including online ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities and table reservations can be found at www.myndhs.com.

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.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School Calendar

2010 – 2011 School Year—tentative—February 1, 2010

August 2, 2010, Monday--Teachers report

August 5, Thursday--Registration day

August 9, Monday--First full day of school for students

September 6, Monday--Labor Day—school closed

October 1, Friday--Diocesan In-Service—no school for students

October 18-22--Fall Break—school closed

October 27, Wednesday--Parent-Teacher Conferences—afternoon/evening

October 29, Friday--Half day

November 24-26--Thanksgiving Break—school closed

November 29, Monday--Bishop’s Day—school closed

December 17, Friday--Half day—begin Christmas Break

January 3, 2011, Monday--Teachers return

January 5, Wednesday--Students return

January 17, Monday--Martin Luther King Day—school closed

February 9, Wednesday--Parent-Teacher Conferences—afternoon/evening

February 11, Friday--Half day

February 21, Monday--President’s Day—school closed

March 14, Monday--Teacher In-Service—no school for students

April 22, Friday--Good Friday—school closed-begin Easter Break

April 25-May 1--Easter Break—school closed

May 25, Wednesday--Last day of school for students

May 27, Friday--Last day of school for teachers