MARCH 29 - APRIL 2, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 29 - APRIL 2, 2010 www.myolph.com
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• Monday, March 29--Hot dog & bun, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, March 30--Ham, roll, macaroni & cheese, green beans, apples, milk-NO SALAD OR POTATO FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., March 31--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., April 1--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, April 2--GOOD FRIDAY--SCHOOL CLOSED FOR EASTER BREAK
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. A Lenten Reflection: Give up gossiping--control your tongue. Give up harsh judgments--think kindly thoughts. Give up giving up--hang in therre!

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. The virtue for the month of April is "joy" (to share a smile). As believers in Christ, we have the gift of true joy--a feeling of complete happiness that comes from knowing that our God loves us, that we belong to a family of believers, and that our heavenly home awaits.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Saturday, March 27--Baseball, 10:30, v. Lookout Valley, AT NDHS--will play Signal Mountain afterward
  

• Saturday, March 27--Football Awards Dinner, 6:00, Finley Stadium--more info. below
• Monday, March 29--Pre-registration paperwork and fees for 2010-2011 school year are due today
  

• Monday, March 29--Tennis, 4:00, v. Boyd Buchanan, AT CHAMPIONS CLUB
  
• Monday, March 29--Golf, 4:00, v. Oakwood, v. Grace, AT CONCORD GOLF CLUB

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

• Tuesday, March 30--Track, 4:00, AT HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL
• Tuesday, March 30--Baseball, 4:15--double header, v. Christian Heritage, AT AL ROLLINS PARK
  
• Tuesday, March 30--Tennis, Girls, 4:30, v. Christian Heritage
• Thursday, April 1--Uniform shorts and skorts may be worn to school
  
• Thursday, April 1--Holy Thursday, 8:15, All School Prayer Service
  
• Thursday, April 1--School Committee Board applications due to the office
  
• Thursday, April 1--Track, 4:00, AT HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL
  
• Thursday, April 1--Baseball, 5:00, v. Oakwood, AT NDHS

• Thursday, April 1--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Friday, April 2--GOOD FRIDAY--SCHOOL CLOSED-- BEGIN EASTER BREAK
• Monday, April 12--School reopens from Easter Break
  

Pre-registration paperwork and fees for the 2010-2011 school year are due by March 29, 2010. Contact Mrs. Teresa Hennen at 423-622-1481 or Teresahennen@catholicweb.com if you have questions about registration.

Parents, please check the Lost and Found Box for clothing items your child/ren may be missing. There are several OLPH items without names written in them. If the items are not claimed by Easter Break, they will be donated to St. Cecilia's Closet. Also, there are many uniform items loaned out to students for various reasons; please return these items, laundered, or send in a check made payable to OLPH CAG, to cover your purchase. Thank you.

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.

Uniform shorts and skorts may be worn to school beginning Thursday, April 1. St. Cecilia's Closet has shorts and other warm weather attire available for purchase. There are also a few First Communion articles of clothing available. The Closet is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30.

The OLPH Football Team Annual Awards Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 6:00 P.M., at Finley Stadium. The event will be held in the Stadium Club. The guest speaker is Vincent Phipps, a professional communication coach, who is also an alumni of OLPH and a member of the OLPH Football team of 1987. Dress for the players is coat and tie. The evening will include dinner, speaker, awards presentation and a highlight video, and will conclude around 9:00. The UTC football team will be practicing until 6:00 P.M.; UTC Quarterback B.J. Coleman was one of the OLPH football camp instructors last summer and will be joining camp again this year. Arrive a little early to catch some of B.J.'s UTC practice. More information is available at www.olphfootball.com.

Grandparent's Day will be here soon! Grandparent's Day is scheduled for Friday, April 30. This is a celebration of grandparents by and with the students at OLPH School. Grandparents enjoy Mass, brunch, entertainment by students, Art Show, and classroom visits. The Spring Book Fair will also be open that morning; school will dismiss at 11:30. Please check your ParentsWeb account to confirm the address information we have on your grandparents.If you have any changes in your Grandparent information contact Mrs. Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481.

Outstanding Educator: On Wednesday, March 24, Ann Meinert was recognized as an outstanding educator by the Hamilton Place Rotary Club. She was chosen as an educator who exemplifies the Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self", and who has a positive influence on students. As an art teacher at OLPH , Mrs. Meinert has exhibited these traits throughout her 19 years of her career.

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.

Summer Art Camp: Mrs. Meinert will conduct two Art Camps this summer at the following times:

• Art Camp for rising 3rd - rising 5th--July 5-9, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• Art Camp for rising 6th - rising 8th--July 12-16, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required of each camper. Please contact Mrs. Ann Meinert at annmeinert@bellsouth.net if you would like to register.
  

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 27, and April 10, 17, and 24). Rosters were sent home with those students. If you have questions, please contact Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MAKING THE HONOR ROLL THE THIRD NINE WEEKS OF SCHOOL!

• 5th Grade:
  
• Principal's List: Kelsey Barta, Meghan Greene, Andrew Lisy, Emalyn San Miguel, James West, Gerard Zolkowski
• First Honors: Sawyer Champlin, Alvaro Rivas
• Second Honors: Paul Acosta, Margaret Coles, Macy Dearing, Madison Kosky, Jacob McPeak, Maddie Ramey, Lee Schemel
• Honorable Mention: Alexandria Allbritten, Logan McCallie, Tayler Wightman
• 6th Grade:
• Principal's List: Alex Darras, Andie Doris, Lauren Dray, Addison Hutton, Jessica Moore, Sarah Thomas
• First Honors: Chris Boettner, Katrina Lundquist, Nuri Omolara
• Second Honors: Mary Margaret Haywood, Zachary Riddle, Cassidy Share, Keri Klassen, James Teal
• Honorable Mention: Hannah Davis, Nick Grannan, Gina Im, Aileen Lanzar, Satori Price, Conner Smith
• 7th Grade:
• Principal's List: Rachel Bird, Carley Olejniczak, Mark Oliver, Madeline Robbins
• First Honors: Abigail Champlin, Allie Dearing
• Second Honors: John Lee, Sabrina Mohler, Gaby Mullin, Maggie Stovall, Madeline Wurm
• Honorable Mention: Nataleigh Dang, Michael Hutton, Margaret Raabe, Lowell Shimel
• 8th Grade:
• Principal's List: Christopher Coles, Danika Dorris, Dean Magat
• First Honors: Zac Grannan, Brandon Harris, Anna McIntyre
• Second Honors: Thomas McGuire, Samantha Penque, Grace Signiski, Jordan Vial
• Honorable Mention: Dominique Lee, Ethan Linehan, Will Mahoney, Nolan Pawlowski, Mary Rebman, Alex Riddle, Tyler Robertson, Connor Simpson, Marnie Wall
  

MARCH 22 - MARCH 26, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 22 - MARCH 26, 2010 www.myolph.com
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• Monday, March 22--Corn dog, macaroni & cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, March 23--Turkey in gravy, roll, mashed potatoes, carrots, pears, milk--BAKED POTATO, 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., March 24--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., March 25--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, March 26--Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, mandarin oranges, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. A Lenten Reflection: Give up pettiness--become mature. Give up gloom--enjoy the beauty around you. Give up jealousy--pray for trust.

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 22--IOWA TESTS WILL BE GIVEN MONDAY MORNING TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 1ST THROUGH 8TH. BE SURE YOUR CHILD IS IN THEIR HOMEROOM BY 8:00, IS WELL RESTED AND HAS EATEN A NUTRITIONAL BREAKFAST.
• Monday, March 22--Golf, 4:00, v. St. Jude and Spalding, AT CONCORD GOLF CLUB
• Monday, March 22--School committee meeting, 6:30, School library
  

• Tuesday, March 23--Scrip orders due to the office by 8:30 A.M.
• TUESDAY, MARCH 23-THURSDAY, MARCH 25--COGAT TESTS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 3, 5, AND 7. BE SURE YOUR CHILD IS IN THEIR HOMEROOM BY 8:00, IS WELL RESTED AND HAS EATEN A NUTRITIONAL BREAKFAST.
• Tuesday, March 23--Tennis, Girls, 4:00, v. Berean, AT CHAMPIONS CLUB
  

• Tuesday, March 23--Track, 4:00, AT HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL
• Tuesday, March 23--Baseball, 5:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT LOOKOUT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, possibly double header
• Wednesday, March 24--HOME AND SCHOOL MEETING, 6:00, GYM-flyer sent home with all students
  
• Thursday, March 25--Tennis, 4:00, v. Grace, AT CONCORD GOLF CLUB
  
• Thursday, March 25--Track, 4:00, AT HIXSON HIGH SCHOOL

• Friday, March 26--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Friday, March 26--Living Stations of the Cross--2:00 for the school and 7:00 for the parish community
  
• Saturday, March 27--Football Awards Dinner, 6:00, Finley Stadium--more info. below
  

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.

Pre-registration packets for the 2010-2011 school year have been mailed. 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 School families with upcoming Kindergartners should notify Mrs. Hennen so she may send an application.

Living Stations of the Cross: The journey of The Passion of Christ will be portrayed by the OLPH School 8th Grade Class of 2010. The presentation will take place in OLPH Church, Friday, March 26, at 2:00 P.M. for the school, and at 7:00 P.M. for the parish community.

Thank you to everyone who donated shoes for the hurricane victims in Haiti. Over 300 pairs of shoes will be sent to our sister parish. Donations of shoes are accepted year-round.

Craniofacial Camp Food Drive--The 7th graders are holding a food drive for the Craniofacial Foundation Family Camp. The food drive will take place through March 26. The camp started 10 years ago as a "Gold Award" Girl Scout project of Heather Henderson, who is a graduate of OLPH School and Notre Dame High School. The children who attend the camp have had some type of facial reconstructive surgery. Each year the children and their families spend a weekend camping. The camp gives parents the opportunity to share and learn from each other while their children play without stares or restrictions. They canoe, horseback ride, play games, participate in archery, play Bingo and eat! The camp is free to participants; and therefore, relies entirely on donations and community service to operate. The camp director, Donna Henderson, has requested the donation of the following items. Each grade level is asked to bring these items:

• Kindergarten--juice/drink boxes
• 1st grade--Little Debbie snack cakes
• 2nd grade--pudding in individual serving packs
• 3rd grade--applesauce in individual serving packs
• 4th grade--pretzels
• 5th grade--popcorn (already popped, plain-not cheese-flavored)
• 6th grade--Lays Thin Plain Potato Chips--big bag or individual serving bags
• 7th grade--cereal--big box or individual serving boxes and animal crackers
• 8th grade--cheese puffs (soft, not crunchy)--big bag or individual serving bags
• Items can be placed in the boxes in the homerooms or Holy Family Hall by Friday, March 26. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Megan Monahan at mmonahan@catholicweb.com or to a seventh grader. Any donation is appreciated. Thank you so much for your generosity and your continued support of our community.

Home and School meeting is Wednesday, March 24, at 6:00 P.M. in the gym. A flyer was sent home with each student, as well as an email to every parent. Highlights of the meeting include new officer and committee chair announcements, Campbell's Soup labels teacher raffle, Ram Run introduction, finance report, and parent discussion groups on future Home and School spending/projects. Child care will be available in the cafeteria beginning at 5:45; pizza from Little Caesars will be available to children and parents. Ram Raffle tickets are $1 each; come in by 5:30 with your items to raffle and receive one free Raffle ticket per item. There will be an out of uniform on Monday, March 29 for the students who have a parent/guardian in attendance at this meeting--be sure to sign in. See you there!

The OLPH Football Team Annual Awards Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 6:00 P.M., at Finley Stadium. The event will be held in the Stadium Club. The guest speaker is Vincent Phipps, a professional communication coach, who is also an alumni of OLPH and a member of the OLPH Football team of 1987. Dress for the players is coat and tie. The evening will include dinner, speaker, awards presentation and a highlight video, and will conclude around 9:00. The UTC football team will be practicing until 6:00 P.M.; UTC Quarterback B.J. Coleman was one of the OLPH football camp instructors last summer and will be joining camp again this year. Arrive a little early to catch some of B.J.'s UTC practice. More information is available at www.olphfootball.com.

Grandparent's Day will be here soon! Grandparent's Day is scheduled for Friday, April 30. This is a celebration of grandparents by and with the students at OLPH School. Grandparents enjoy Mass, brunch, entertainment by students, Art Show, and classroom visits. The Spring Book Fair will also be open that morning; school will dismiss at 11:30. Please check your ParentsWeb account to confirm the address information we have on your grandparents.If you have any changes in your Grandparent information contact Mrs. Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com 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.

Summer Art Camp: Mrs. Meinert will conduct two Art Camps this summer at the following times:

• Art Camp for rising 3rd - rising 5th--July 5-9, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• Art Camp for rising 6th - rising 8th--July 12-16, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required of each camper. Please contact Mrs. Ann Meinert at annmeinert@bellsouth.net if you would like to register.
  

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 27, and April 10, 17, and 24). Rosters were sent home with those students. If you have questions, please contact Todd Close at 423-622-1481 or tclose1717@bellsouth.net.

Attention third through eighth graders: If you are interested in playing lacrosse, please contact Mrs. Angie Johnson at roobearangel@comcast.net.

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.

MARCH 15- MARCH 19, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 15- MARCH 19, 2010 www.myolph.com
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• Monday, March 15--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS--TEACHER IN-SERVICE
  
• Tuesday, March 16--Spaghetti, roll, green beans, salad, applesauce, milk
  

• Wed., March 17--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., March 18--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, March 19--Fish nuggets, cole slaw, French fries, pears, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. A Lenten Reflection: Give up hatred--return good for evil. Give up negativism--be positive. Give up anger--be more patient.

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

• Sunday, March 14--Begin Daylight Savings Time-turn clock ahead one hour
  

• Monday, March 15--TEACHER IN SERVICE--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
  

• TUESDAY MARCH 16 THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 23--IOWA TESTS WILL BE GIVEN EVERY MORNING TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 1ST THROUGH 8TH. BE SURE YOUR CHILD IS IN THEIR HOMEROOM BY 8:00, IS WELL RESTED AND HAS EATEN A NUTRITIONAL BREAKFAST.
  

• Tuesday, March 16--Scrip orders due to the office by 8:30 A.M.
  

• Wednesday, March 17--Report cards sent home with students
• Thursday, March 18--Golf, 4:00, v. St. Jude and Grace, AT CONCORD GOLF CLUB
  
• Thursday, March 18--Tennis, 4:00, v. Spalding, AT CHAMPIONS CLUB
• Thursday, March 18--Open House for prospective 1st through 8th families, 4:00 to 6:00, in the school library
• Thursday, March 18--VIRTUS training, 6:30 P.M., St. Stephen Church--more info. below
• Friday, March 19--Tennis, 4:00, v. Silverdale, AT CHAMPIONS CLUB
• Friday, March 19--Awards, 5th-8th, gym, 2:15
  

• Friday, March 19--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school

We were emailed a very special "thank you" from one of the military personnel who received cards from OLPH during Catholic Schools Week: 'I'm Sergeant First Class Randy McCoin and I'm currently stationed in Seoul, South Korea. Your school recently sent my platoon a package of cards and letters that were prepared by your great students. We hung the cards and letters so that they could be read by all Soldiers within the United Nations Command Honor Guard Company. The Soldiers truly appreciated all the time and effort your students put into these notes of love. Thank you for your service as an educator of young minds. May God continue to bless your great school Our Lady of Perpetual Help School.' Please remember to keep all of the troops in your prayers.

Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, March 17. All accounts must be up to date; this includes lunch, After School Care, Before School Care, and sports uniforms.

Congratulations to Dean Magat for his recent participation in the UTC Fine Arts Piano Competition. Dean, an 8th grader at OLPH School, placed first in the middle school division of the competition. Good job, Dean!

Craniofacial Camp Food Drive--The 7th graders are holding a food drive for the Craniofacial Foundation Family Camp. The food drive will take place through March 26. The camp started 10 years ago as a "Gold Award" Girl Scout project of Heather Henderson, who is a graduate of OLPH School and Notre Dame High School. The children who attend the camp have had some type of facial reconstructive surgery. Each year the children and their families spend a weekend camping. The camp gives parents the opportunity to share and learn from each other while their children play without stares or restrictions. They canoe, horseback ride, play games, participate in archery, play Bingo and eat! The camp is free to participants; and therefore, relies entirely on donations and community service to operate. The camp director, Donna Henderson, has requested the donation of the following items. Each grade level is asked to bring these items:

• Kindergarten--juice/drink boxes
• 1st grade--Little Debbie snack cakes
• 2nd grade--pudding in individual serving packs
• 3rd grade--applesauce in individual serving packs
• 4th grade--pretzels
• 5th grade--popcorn (already popped, plain-not cheese-flavored)
• 6th grade--Lays Thin Plain Potato Chips--big bag or individual serving bags
• 7th grade--cereal--big box or individual serving boxes and animal crackers
• 8th grade--cheese puffs (soft, not crunchy)--big bag or individual serving bags
• Items can be placed in the boxes in the homerooms or Holy Family Hall by Friday, March 26. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Megan Monahan at mmonahan@catholicweb.com or to a seventh grader. Any donation is appreciated. Thank you so much for your generosity and your continued support of our community.

2010 U.T.C. SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS--CONGRATULATIONS

• U.S. Government Awards: Air Force--Bobby Riesco
  

Hap Arnold--Chris Boettner

• Special Awards: ASM International Foundation--Mason Ramos
  

I-SWEEEP Nominations--James Teal
Reflection Riding Award--Margaret Raabe

• Junior Division Awards: Cellular and Molecular Biology--Anna Mcintyre (1st Place)

Chemistry--J.J. McDonald, Jessica Moore (Honorable Mention)
Earth and Planetary Science--Cole Wright (1st Place)
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering--James Teal (1st Place) and Andie Dorris (2nd Place)
Environmental Science--Tyler Enos, Gehrig Johnson (Honorable Mention)
Mathematics--David Hodges (3rd Place)
Microbiology--Dean Magat (Honorable Mention)
Plant Sciences--Margaret Raabe (3rd Place)
Physics--Nuri Omolara, Thomas McGuire, Jessica Gazick)

Attention third through eighth graders: If you are interested in playing lacrosse, please contact Mrs. Angie Johnson at roobearangel@comcast.net.

Scout Mass: Nearly two dozen OLPH Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Brownies attended the 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday, March 6th, as a group. Afterward, they and their families enjoyed a delicious lasagna dinner in the Parish Life Center. As always, a hearty "thank you" goes out to all the parents and scouts who helped with the set-up, cooking, and clean-up. It is hoped that this will become an annual event with even more of our scouts participating in the future.

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.

VIRTUS TRAINING--Parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, mark your calendar for an upcoming VIRTUS training, scheduled for Thursday, March 18, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at St. Stephen Church. The Diocese requires that all school and church attend this training. Please register online:

• Go to www.virtusonline.org
• Click the registration link in the left hand column
• The organization is listed as Knoxville, TN (diocese)
• Select the session at St. Stephen Church
  

Summer Art Camp: Mrs. Meinert will conduct two Art Camps this summer at the following times:

• Art Camp for rising 3rd - rising 5th--July 5-9, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• Art Camp for rising 6th - rising 8th--July 12-16, from 9 A.M. to Noon. Cost: $100.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required of each camper. Please contact Mrs. Ann Meinert at annmeinert@bellsouth.net if you would like to register.
  

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). Rosters were sent home with those students. 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 have been mailed. 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 School families with upcoming Kindergartners should notify Mrs. Hennen so she may send an application.

Ram Roster update--Parents, in lieu of the traditional Ram Roster ("Buzz Book"), a "Student Directory" was given to the oldest child of each family. It includes, by homeroom, the student's name, parents name/s, address, and home phone number. If you did not receive a directory, please contact Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

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 families of students entering grades 1st through 8th: Thursday, March 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.

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.

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

MARCH 8-MARCH 12, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MARCH 8-MARCH 12, 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 8--Barbecue chicken sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, cinnamon apples, milk
  
• Tuesday, March 9--Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, salad, milk-BAKED POTATO, 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., March 10--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., March 11--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit, onions-pickles-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, March 12--Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, pears, milk
  

Please attend Mass this week with your Parish Priest. A Lenten Reflection: Give up worry--trust in God. Give up discouragement--be full of hope. Give up bitterness--turn to forgiveness.

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

• Saturday, March 6--Scout Mass, 5:30 P.M.--more information below
  

• Monday, March 8--Golf, 4:00, AT CONCORD GOLF CLUB
  

• Tuesday, March 9--Scrip orders due to the office by 8:30 A.M.
  

• Wednesday, March 10--Open House for prospective Kindergarten families, 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
  
• Thursday, March 11--Talent Show, gym, 5:30 to 7:00
• Thursday, March 11--NCEA ACRE test--5th and 8th graders
  
• Friday, March 12--NCEA ACRE test--5th and 8th graders
  

• Friday, March 12--Scrip pick-up on the ramp after school
• Friday, March 12--End of third nine weeks
• Saturday, March 13--Baseball, Noon, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
  
• Saturday, March 13--Irish Ball fundraiser for NDHS
• Monday, March 15--No school for students--Teacher in-service

The Parent Alert notification system has proven to be very successful in informing parents and guardians of school closing due to inclement weather. If unexpected bad weather should arise during the day, please be on the lookout for a Parent Alert; therefore, it is not necessary to call the school office to inquire about the possibility of closing. The alert is also used to notify parents of changes in athletic events, such as the cancellation of an outdoor game due to rain (these alerts are sent only to those parents who have a student participating in a particular sport). If you have any questions regarding the Parent Alert system, please contact Hannah Jones at 423-622-1481 or olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

Our sister parish in Haiti is in desperate need of children's shoes. The parish has recently taken in 200 new children, and shoes of all sizes are needed, from infant to teenager. If you have any used shoes you would like to donate, please send them to school in a box or bag, beginning Monday, March 8th, and ending Friday, March 12. If you have any questions, please call Joann Kramer at 423-313-4347. Thank you!

Congratulations to Christopher Coles, an 8th grade student at OLPH School for qualifying to compete in the state level of the National Geographic Bee! The State Bee will be held on Friday, April 9, at Tennessee State University in Nashville. Christopher is one of 100 students who qualified to compete at the state level. Good job and good luck, Christopher!

Scout Mass is on Saturday, March 6th, at the 5:30 P.M. Mass at OLPH. All Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited, and asked to wear their uniform. There will be reserved seats so the scouts may sit together. A potluck or pizza dinner will be in the PLC after mass. Please RSVP to Tina Labbe at 423-883-5767 or email crazylabbefamily@comcast.net (for Girl Scouts) or Bill West at 423-443-6807 or cisnbill@bellsouth.net (for Boy Scouts).

NCEA/ACRE tests are being given to the 5th and 8th graders during their religion classes on Thursday and Friday of this week. NCEA/ACRE stands for "National Catholic Education Association Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education." Be sure the students are well rested and have eaten a nutritional breakfast.

The Math/Science Activity Fest was a huge success! Thank you to Mrs. Angel Melton and Mrs. Lee Thomas for working in conjunction with the Creative Discovery Museum. Many parents and students enjoyed activities which included cell wall model making, sugar testing, examining various cells with Dino-microscopes, building a molecule, carbon cycle, process food station, energy station, planting a seed, and a station on being a scientist. The activities were educational and fun for all.

The Kindergartners celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss in style! On March 2nd, The Cat in the Hat and his Cat Cousin 1, came to the classrooms for a day of work and fun! With the help of Things 1 and 2, there was plenty of rhyming and things to do! During this special week the Kindergartners enjoyed a snack of Green Eggs and Ham and a Dr. Seuss reading activity with their 8th grade buddies. We are thankful that Dr. Seuss has made reading so much fun!

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.

VIRTUS TRAINING--Parents, guardians, volunteers, coaches, mark your calendar for an upcoming VIRTUS training, scheduled for Thursday, March 18, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at St. Stephen Church. The Diocese requires that all school and church attend this training. Please register online:

• Go to www.virtusonline.org
• Click the registration link in the left hand column
• The organization is listed as Knoxville, TN (diocese)
• Select the session at St. Stephen

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). Rosters were sent home with those students. 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 have been mailed. 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 School families with upcoming Kindergartners should notify Mrs. Hennen so she may send an application.

Ram Roster update--Parents, in lieu of the traditional Ram Roster ("Buzz Book"), a "Student Directory" was given to the oldest child of each family. It includes, by homeroom, the student's name, parents name/s, address, and home phone number. If you did not receive a directory, please contact Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

Craniofacial Camp Food Drive--The 7th graders are holding a food drive for the Craniofacial Foundation Family Camp. The food drive will take place March 8-March 26. The camp started 10 years ago as a "Gold Award" Girl Scout project of Heather Henderson, who is a graduate of OLPH School and Notre Dame High School. The children who attend the camp have had some type of facial reconstructive surgery. Each year the children and their families spend a weekend camping. The camp gives parents the opportunity to share and learn from each other while their children play without stares or restrictions. They canoe, horseback ride, play games, participate in archery, play Bingo and eat! The camp is free to participants; and therefore, relies entirely on donations and community service to operate. The camp director, Donna Henderson, has requested the donation of the following items. Each grade level is asked to bring these items:

• Kindergarten--juice/drink boxes
• 1st grade--Little Debbie snack cakes
• 2nd grade--pudding in individual serving packs
• 3rd grade--applesauce in individual serving packs
• 4th grade--pretzels
• 5th grade--popcorn (already popped, plain-not cheese-flavored)
• 6th grade--Lays Thin Plain Potato Chips--big bag or individual serving bags
• 7th grade--cereal--big box or individual serving boxes and animal crackers
• 8th grade--cheese puffs (soft, not crunchy)--big bag or individual serving bags
• Items can be placed in the boxes in the homerooms or Holy Family Hall by Friday, March 26. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Megan Monahan at mmonahan@catholicweb.com or to a seventh grader. Any donation is appreciated. Thank you so much for your generosity and your continued support of our community.

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 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.