SUMMER BREAK--MAY 28, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUMMER BREAK FANFARE
MAY 28, 2010 www.myolph.com

Please attend Mass with your Parish Priest. "I tell you solemnly, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be ours, says the Lord." Mark, 11

Congratulations to the following students for making the honor roll the fourth nine weeks:

FIFTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Andrew Lisy, Emalyn San Miguel, James West, Kelsey Barta, Meghan Greene
• First Honors: Sawyer Champlin, Gerard Zolkowski, Macy Dearing
• Second Honors: Paul Acosta, Maddie Ramey, Lee Schemel, Margaret Coles, Alvaro Rivas
• Honorable Mention: Alex Allbritten, Logan McCallie, Tayler Wightman, Madison Kosky, Keely Kutil, Rhys Robertson

SIXTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Alex Darras, Andie Dorris, Mary Margaret Haywood, Sarah Thomas, Addison Hutton, Aileen Lanzar, Jessica Moore, Lauren Dray, Jin-Ah ("Gina") Im
• First Honors: Chris Boettner, Keri Klassen, Nuri Omolara, Zachary Riddle, Cassidy Share, Katrina Lundquist, Satori Price, Maddie Siragusa, James Teal
• Second Honors: Jessica Gazick, Nicholas Grannan, Adrian Smith, Conner Smith
• Honorable Mention: Ricky Ballard, Sam James, Jennifer Johnson

SEVENTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Rachel Bird, Abigail Champlin, Carley Olejniczak
• First Honors: Mark Oliver, Maggie Stovall, Madeline Robbins
• Second Honors: Nataleigh Dang, Rebekah Burns, Gaby Mullin, Emily Wexler
• Honorable Mention: Misaki Monden, Margaret Raabe, Bobby Riesco, Allie Dearing, John Lee, Sabrina Mohler

EIGHTH GRADE:

• Principal's List: Christopher Coles, Zac Grannan, Dean Magat, Anna McIntyre
• First Honors: Danika Dorris, Mary Rebman, Grace Signiski, Jordan Vial
• Second Honors: Brandon Harris, Thomas McGuire, Nolan Pawlowski
• Honorable Mention: Marnie Wall, Tyler Robertson, Ryan Riesco, Alexander Riddle, Samantha Penque, Naomi Neri, Dominique Lee, Robert Kidwell, Will Mahoney

Congratulations to the Notre Dame High School Class of 2010

Congratulations, Notre Dame Class of 2010. We want to especially recognize and congratulate all of the OLPH alumni awards and scholarship winners. Included in the many awarded honors: Valedictorian, Christopher DeBarge; Salutatorian, Andrea Hand; The Jim Phifer Spirit of Notre Award and Scholarship, Victoria Godwin; Bishop Niedergeses Award, Wes Con; Christian Living Award, Derrick Eubanks; Bubba Byrne Award, Danielle Ciabattone; Scholar-Athlete Award, Cay Henderson and Zach Rutledge; General Excellence Award, Katie West. We wish all graduates well in their future endeavors.

Thank you to all staff members and volunteers (parents and students) for helping to make Field Day a huge success. A special thank you to Mr. Billy Dearing for donating special T-shirts to every OLPH student.

St. Cecilia's Closet is accepting donations!

Please donate any gently used uniforms to St. Cecilia's Closet. The Closet has been a blessing for our families, as well as our school. Donation receipts are available in the school office. Reminder--the Creative Arts Guild will be opening St. Cecilia's Closet for a back-to-school uniform sale. Enjoy your summer!

OLPH SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

• JUNE: The office will be open every Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• JULY 4 -- JULY 20: CLOSED
• JULY 21: The office will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• JULY 26 (WEEK OF): The office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• AUGUST 2 (WEEK OF): The office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

SUMMER Acclerated Reader (AR) TESTING DATES:

• Summer AR testing will be held on the following Wednesdays, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., in the school computer lab: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 14, July 21, and July 28. The last day for Summer AR testing is Registration Day, Thursday, August 5, from 7:30 A.M. to Noon. AR summer information is on our website, www.myolph.com, under the heading of "Summer Information."
• To look up AR book titles and point value, go to www.arbookfind.com
  

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION: OLPH and Notre Dame High School Summer Camps information can be found on our website, www.myolph.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.

“God Camp” Dates 2010--All at Harrison Bay State Park

“DARE TO DREAM” Theme “Dare to Dream the Possible Dream” WHO: all upcoming 9th-12th graders WHEN: June 21st- 26th, COST: $130 Includes housing, 13 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, concert, snacks and All other activities.

“REACH” Theme “Reaching through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 7th & 8th graders WHEN: June 28th-July 1st, COST: $95 Includes housing, 7 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, snacks and All other activities.

“DISCOVER” Theme “Discover your way through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 5th & 6th graders WHEN: July 1st-July 3rd, COST: $80 Includes housing, 5 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, snacks and All other activities.

**For more information and forms contact your Youth Minister, Notre Dame, OLPH, or email Donna Jones at djones6029@gmail.com or call her at 267-9878 or 622-7232. To download forms go to www.dioknox.org

MAY 24 -- MAY 28, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MAY 24 -- MAY 28, 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, May 24--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Tuesday, May 25--NO HOT LUNCH--FULL DAY OF SCHOOL--AFTER SCHOOL CARE IS OPEN

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine!" Beautiful Savior, verse 3

The virtue for the month of May is "Gentleness" (in my manner and words). Christian gentleness is shown in how we solve problems with those around us and how we care for people in need. We follow Jesus' example of the Good Samaritan as we treat our neighbors and friends with gentleness. St. Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 to let the Holy Spirit direct our lives. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, lived her life following the fruits of the Holy Spirit thus allowing the Spirit to direct her life.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, May 24--Regular day of school
• Tuesday, May 25--Last day to order yearbooks at the early-bird price of $30
  

• Tuesday, May 25--Last day of school for students--FULL DAY--Field day--Bring your sunscreen!!
  
• Wednesday, May 26--Teacher In-Service
  
• Thursday, May 27--Teacher In-Service
  
• Friday, May 28--Teacher In-Service

Thank you for a wonderful year; have a great summer. We look forward to see all returning and new students in August. Jeri McInturff and Staff

FIELD DAY INFORMATION: Field Day is Tuesday, May 25. The day will begin with all-school Mass. The Field Day activities will begin after Mass, at approximately 9:15, and continue until Noon. Tickets will be pre-ordered for concession items (drinks, popcorn, candy--each item is $1.00--tickets are ordered through the homeroom teacher). Students will return to their homeroom for lunch; no hot lunch is being served. Relay races will start at 1:00 on the football field. Students will return to their homeroom around 2:00 for awards (to be held in classrooms). Uniform for Field Day is PE uniform for grades 3rd-7th, and 1st and 2nd wears an OLPH t-shirt and shorts. All students wear tennis shoes. Remember your sunscreen! FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parents/Guardians, Coach Close needs volunteers to help with Field Day on Tuesday, May 25. Help is needed from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481. Your time can be applied to your PIP hours.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OLPH SPRING SPORTS TEAMS! The OLPH Rams Tennis Team finished second in the conference.The OLPH Rams Golf Team finished third, with Alexander Riddle having the lowest average in the conference--Congratulations! "Good job" also to the Track and Baseball teams who showed favorably on the playing field.

A VERY SPECIAL "GRACIAS" TO OUR SPANISH VOLUNTEERS! A heartfelt "Thank You" to the many people who kept Spanish alive at OLPH this year. Laura Moore, Arcelia Camacho, Maria Dolores Flores, Blanca Rios, Norma Neri, Angela Hodges, Monica Mohler, Forrest Mohler, Ivette Palacios, Veronica Rivas, and Raquel Riesco spent numerous hours working with the students in grades Kindergarten through eighth. Your hard work is greatly appreciated!

St. Cecilia's Closet is accepting donations!

Please donate any gently used uniforms to St. Cecilia's Closet. The Closet has been a blessing for our families, as well as our school. Donation receipts are available in the school office. Reminder--the Creative Arts Guild will be opening St. Cecilia's Closet for a back-to-school uniform sale. Enjoy your summer!

YEARBOOK INFORMATION: We are now taking orders for the 2009-2010 OLPH Yearbook. The cost per yearbook is $30 prior to May 25th; after May 25th, the price is $35, so hurry and order your yearbook! Checks are made payable to OLPH; please write "yearbook" on the memo line. Each student was given an order form. Order forms and checks are to be returned to the homeroom teachers.

OLPH SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

• JUNE: The office will be open every Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• JULY 4 -- JULY 20: CLOSED
• JULY 21: The office will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• JULY 26 (WEEK OF): The office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
• AUGUST 2 (WEEK OF): The office will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

SUMMER Acclerated Readed (AR) TESTING DATES:

• Summer AR testing will be held on the following Wednesdays, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., in the school computer lab: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 14, July 21, and July 28. The last day for Summer AR testing is Registration Day, Thursday, August 5, from 7:30 A.M. to Noon. AR summer information is on our website, www.myolph.com, under the heading of "Summer Information."
  

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION: OLPH and Notre Dame High School Summer Camps information can be found on our website, www.myolph.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.

“God Camp” Dates 2010--All at Harrison Bay State Park

“DARE TO DREAM” Theme “Dare to Dream the Possible Dream” WHO: all upcoming 9th-12th graders WHEN: June 21st- 26th, COST: $130 Includes housing, 13 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, concert, snacks and All other activities.

“REACH” Theme “Reaching through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 7th & 8th graders WHEN: June 28th-July 1st, COST: $95 Includes housing, 7 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, snacks and All other activities.

“DISCOVER” Theme “Discover your way through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 5th & 6th graders WHEN: July 1st-July 3rd, COST: $80 Includes housing, 5 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, snacks and All other activities.

**For more information and forms contact your Youth Minister, Notre Dame, OLPH, or email Donna Jones at djones6029@gmail.com or call her at 267-9878 or 622-7232. To download forms go to www.dioknox.org

MAY 17 - MAY 21, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MAY 17 - MAY 21, 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, May 17--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
  
• Tuesday, May 18--Spaghetti, roll, salad, applesauce, milk--NO CHEF SALAD OR BAKED POTATO FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., May 19--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., May 20--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, May 21--Baked potato, chili with beans, salad, applesauce, milk
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels in the sky." Beautiful Savior, verse 3

The virtue for the month of May is "Gentleness" (in my manner and words). Christian gentleness is shown in how we solve problems with those around us and how we care for people in need. We follow Jesus' example of the Good Samaritan as we treat our neighbors and friends with gentleness. St. Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 to let the Holy Spirit direct our lives. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, lived her life following the fruits of the Holy Spirit thus allowing the Spirit to direct her life.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, May 17--Kindergarten End-of-the Year Celebration, 7:00 P.M., OLPH Gym
  

• Tuesday, May 18--Scrip orders due to the school office by 8:30 A.M.--This is the last Scrip order of this school year
  
• Tuesday, May 18--8th Grade End-of-the Liturgy Celebration, 6:30 P.M., OLPH Church
• Thursday, May 20--Girl Scout sign-up, 6:30 P.M., gym
  

• Friday, May 21--Scrip pick up on the ramp after school

We want to say "Good-bye" to our eighth graders; they will be missed. We wish them the very best and look forward to future visits from them.
Jeri McInturff and Staff

SISTERS OF CHARITY, B.V.M. CHRISTIAN LIVING AWARD: Over the past eight years we have honored the Sisters of Charity by identifying those students from each grade who exemplify the mission and core values of the Sisters of Charity. In accordance with the Mission of the Sisters of Charity, B.V.M., the students chosen to receive this award show faithfulness and love of God to those in the community and to all of God's people. They use the gifts of freedom, education, charity and justice in their daily virtuous lives. The Sisters will receive a list of names and a picture of the students receiving the award each year. Congratulations to this years recipients of the Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Christian Living Award:

• Kindergarten: Ty Dearing
• First grade: Morgan Hicks
• Second grade: Mirelly Acosta
• Third grade: Megan Bordash
• Fourth grade: Kyla Mitchell
• Fifth grade: Allan Ubas
• Sixth grade: Addison Hutton
• Seventh grade: Madeline Wurm
• Eighth grade: Ben Mertel

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.

FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parents/Guardians, Coach Close needs volunteers to help with Field Day on Tuesday, May 25. Help is needed from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481. Your time can be applied to your PIP hours.

OLPH Girl Scout sign-up night: The OLPH Girl Scouts will hold a Sign-up Night to recruit new scouts for all grades on Thursday, May 20, in the school gym at 6:30 P.M. New girls are welcome, as well as parents and grandparents who would like to volunteer as adult leaders. Current leaders will be there to help you fill out applications and answer any questions you might have. For more information, call Paula Irwin with the Girl Scouts at 423-877-2688, extension 229.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION: We are now taking orders for the 2009-2010 OLPH Yearbook. The cost per yearbook is $30 prior to May 25th; after May 25th, the price is $35, so hurry and order your yearbook! Checks are made payable to OLPH; please write "yearbook" on the memo line. Each student was given an order form. The order form and check are to be returned to the homeroom teachers.

SCRIP/TRIP ORDERS: For all of you who have been placing orders for Scrip cards throughout the year, your rewards are just around the corner! The last day to place a Scrip order this school year will be May 18; those cards will be delivered on May 21, along with a statement of the TRIP money you have earned for the year. The total of your earnings will then be deducted from your tuition bill. The new billing amount will be submitted to FACTS, if you make monthly payments, or reflected in the amount due if you pay in full. Please call or email Cissy West if you have any questions about placing a Scrip order--423-899-4061 or cisnbill@bellsouth.net.

NATURE'S PLACE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY: On Thursday, May 13th, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to commemorate "Nature's Place at OLPH", the outdoor classroom being created on the OLPH School campus. The Chattanooga Times-Free Press was on hand, as well as the 8th grade students, whose pre-algebra class developed the idea of the classroom. Nature's Place will provide an invaluable chance to develop multiple skills while enjoying engaged learning. As children explore the rich opportunities provided by well-designed outdoor classrooms, they can view the world from multiple perspectives.

St. Cecilia's Closet has OLPH shorts and skorts, and other warm weather attire for purchase. St. Cecilia's Closet is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30.

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION: OLPH and Notre Dame High School Summer Camps information can be found on our website, www.myolph.com

“God Camp” Dates 2010--All at Harrison Bay State Park

“DARE TO DREAM” Theme “Dare to Dream the Possible Dream” WHO: all upcoming 9th-12th graders WHEN: June 21st- 26th, COST: $130 Includes housing, 13 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, concert, snacks and All other activities.

“REACH” Theme “Reaching through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 7th & 8th graders WHEN: June 28th-July 1st, COST: $95 Includes housing, 7 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, snacks and All other activities.

“DISCOVER” Theme “Discover your way through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 5th & 6th graders WHEN: July 1st-July 3rd, COST: $80 Includes housing, 5 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, snacks and All other activities.

**For more information and forms contact your Youth Minister, Notre Dame, OLPH, or email Donna Jones at djones6029@gmail.com or call her at 267-9878 or 622-7232. To download forms go to www.dioknox.org

MAY 10 - MAY 14, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MAY 10 - MAY 14, 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, May 10--Ravioli, roll, green beans, applesauce, milk
  
• Tuesday, May 11--Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, salad, peaches, milk--NO CHEF SALAD OR POTATOES FOR 5TH-8TH
  

• Wed., May 12--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
  
• Thurs., May 13--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
  
• Friday, May 14--Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, banana, milk
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing." Beautiful Savior, verse 2

The virtue for the month of May is "Gentleness" (in my manner and words). Christian gentleness is shown in how we solve problems with those around us and how we care for people in need. We follow Jesus' example of the Good Samaritan as we treat our neighbors and friends with gentleness. St. Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 to let the Holy Spirit direct our lives. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, lived her life following the fruits of the Holy Spirit thus allowing the Spirit to direct her life.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, May 10--Spring sports uniforms need to be turned in to Coach Close
  

• Tuesday, May 11--Scrip orders due to the school office by 8:30 A.M.
• Wednesday, May 12--OLPH Cub Scout and Boy Scout sign-up, 6 to 7 P.M., school library
• Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14--Tennis ISC Tournament--Champions Club, Times TBA
• Friday, May 14--Lifetouch picture payments or returned packages due today--see info. below
  

• Friday, May 14--Scrip pick up on the ramp after school
  

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.

THANK YOU to all of the OLPH parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, staff and students who helped make Grandparent's Day a "grand" event!

LIFETOUCH PICTURE PACKAGES were sent home with the students. Parents wanting to purchase the pictures need to pay for them by Friday, May 14th. Please send your payment (check made payable to "Lifetouch") to your child's homeroom teacher. If you do not want to purchase the pictures they must be returned to the homeroom teacher by Friday, May 14th. There will not be retakes made; therefore, if you are not pleased with the pictures, simply return them to your homeroom teacher. If you have any questions about this, please contact Hannah Jones at 423-622-1481 or email olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com. Thank you.

OLPH Cub Scout and Boy Scout Sign-up Night: The OLPH Cub Scouts (1st - 5th grades) and Boy Scouts (6th - 12th grades) will conduct a Sign-up Night to recruit new scouts on Wednesday, May 12th, in the school library from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. New boys are welcome, as well as parents and grandparents who would like to volunteer as adult leaders. Current leaders will be there to help you fill out applications and answer any questions you might have. For more information, call Bill West at 423-899-4061.

FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parents/Guardians, Coach Close needs volunteers to help with Field Day on Tuesday, May 25. Help is needed from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481. Your time can be applied to your PIP hours.

ATTENTION SPRING SPORTS ATHLETES: Uniforms from the spring season (track, baseball, golf, tennis) need to be turned in to Coach Close on Monday, May 10th. Be sure the uniform is washed and in a bag with your name attached to the bag.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION: We are now taking orders for the 2009-2010 OLPH Yearbook. The cost per yearbook is $30 prior to May 25th; after May 25th, the price is $35, so hurry and order your yearbook! Checks are made payable to OLPH; please write "yearbook" on the memo line. Each student was given an order form. The order form and check are to be returned to the homeroom teachers.

CONGRATULATIONS OLPH TRACK ATHLETES: The OLPH Girls finished in 3rd place in the Conference Meet this year. Good job!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2010 ART SHOW:

CREATIVE ARTS GUILD WINNERS:

• Kindergarten through Second Grade: Morgan Hicks (1st grade), Lily Fridl (Kindergarten), Boston Eberly (1st grade), Ian Agbannaoag (Kindergarten)
  
• Third Grade through Fifth Grade: Megan Bordash (3rd grade), Andrew Lisy (5th grade), Hogan Walker (4th grade), Adams Robinson (4th grade), James West (5th grade)
  
• Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade: Margaret Raabe (7th grade), Sarah Thomas (6th grade), Grace Signiski (8th grade)
  

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNERS:

• Kindergarten through Second Grade:
• First Place: Lilly Schafluetzel (2nd grade)
  
• Second Place: Hayden Sewell (Kindergarten)
• Third Place: Bernard Lisy (2nd grade)
• Third Grade through Fifth Grade:
• First Place: Macy Dearing (5th grade)
• Second Place: Megan Bordash (3rd grade)
• Third Place: Andrew Lisy (5th grade)
• Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade:
• First Place: Jin-Ah (Gina) Im (6th grade)
• Second Place: Margaret Raabe (7th grade)
• Third Place: Nick Grannan (6th grade)

SCRIP/TRIP ORDERS: For all of you who have been placing orders for Scrip cards throughout the year, your rewards are just around the corner! The last day to place a Scrip order this school year will be May 18; those cards will be delivered on May 21, along with a statement of the TRIP money you have earned for the year. The total of your earnings will then be deducted from your tuition bill. The new billing amount will be submitted to FACTS, if you make monthly payments, or reflected in the amount due if you pay in full. Please call or email Cissy West if you have any questions about placing a Scrip order--423-899-4061 or cisnbill@bellsouth.net.

St. Cecilia's Closet has OLPH shorts and skorts, and other warm weather attire for purchase. St. Cecilia's Closet is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30.

GHANA MEDICAL MISSION: Fr. John Appiah invites you to help support the Ghana Medical Mission. Join us at St. Stephen's Parish Hall on Saturday, May 15, for a dinner at 7 P.M. with live music (JB and the Honey Beans) from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. Cost is $25/couple and $15/single. Must be 21 to attend. RSVP by May 7 to St. Stephens (423-892-1261), OLPH (423-622-7232), or Fr. John (423-329-0202).

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Football Camp: The OLPH Football Coaching Staff will conduct this camp at OLPH School:

• Description: The camp features comprehensive football instruction with an emphasis on fundamentals. All aspects (offense/defense/special teams) will be covered. Specialty clinics for running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, lineman and linebackers will be conducted, as well as instruction on proper conditioning and nutrition. Coach Billy Dearing (Defensive Coordinator) and Coach Bucky Dearing (Offensive Coordinator) will be assisted by Michael Blake (Coach-Y Rams), Robert Kidwell (Line), Drew Adkins and BJ Coleman (Quarterbacks), and Patrick Flynn (Linebackers).
• Ages: Rising 3rd-8th graders
• Date: June 7-11
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Requirements: gym shorts, shirt and football cleats. A camp t-shirt will be provided.
  
• Cost: $75.00 (scholarships available)
  
• A $25.00 deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
• Please contact Coach Billy Dearing at wdearing@cbslawfirm.com if you have any questions.
  

Web Design & Movie Making: Mrs. Teresa Hale will conduct this camp at Notre Dame High School :

• Description: Participants will gain general knowledge of how to create and publish a website using Web Workshop Pro. Aspiring webmasters will learn how to think about the purpose, function, content, and navigability of their website. At he end of the week, their websites will be published on the web for a world-wide audience to see! Campers will also learn how to create, edit, and share their own movie masterpiece using Windows Movie Maker. Students of all technical abilities will find this camp engaging and fun.
  

• Ages: Rising 3rd-8th graders
  
• Date: June 7-11
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Cost: $75.00
• Please contact Mrs. Hale at thale@catholicweb.com if you have any questions.

Stepping Up to Kindergarten: Mrs. Karen Carden and Mrs. Vickie Stovall will conduct this camp at OLPH School:

• Description: Is your child ready for kindergarten? Get a head start with this "Stepping-Up" camp. Children will enjoy crafts, language arts, math, science, social studies and have fun while learning. This camp will provide many hands-on classroom experiences as an introduction to the kindergarten environment. The children will enjoy recess and snack too. Who could imagine that school could be this much fun!
• Ages: Rising Kindergarten students
• Date: June 7-11
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Cost: $75.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
• Please contact Mrs. Carden or Mrs. Stovall at olphkdg@comcast.net or 423-622-1481 if you have any questions.

Music and More Camp: Mrs. Angie Carson will conduct this "Making Music at OLPH" at OLPH School

• Description: This fun-filled music camp will focus on learning to identify instruments and, we will be making our own instruments out of simple household items. We will also be learning basic music terms, playing music games, and more. If you want to put more music in your life, come on over to the music room in Madonna Hall, and see what we have to offer. Drinks and snacks will be offered.
• Ages: Rising 1st - 5th graders
• Date: June 7 - 11
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Cost: $75.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
• Please contact Mrs. Carson at acarson@catholicweb.com to sign up or for any questions you may have.
  

Summer Art Camp: Mrs. Ann Meinert will conduct two Art Camps at OLPH School this summer:

• Ages: Rising 3rd-Rising 5th graders
• Date: July 5-9
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Cost: $100.00
  

• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
• Ages: Rising 6th-8th graders
• Date: July 12-16
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Cost: $100.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
  
• Please contact Mrs. Meinert at annmeinert@bellsouth.net if you would like to register.

Volleyball Camp: Mrs. Sabrina Gibson will conduct Volleyball Camp at OLPH School this summer:

• Description: Girls will learn the basics of volleyball and improve their playing skills while learning to play as a team and having positions. The camp will also include conditioning and the names of plays and positions, parts of the court, procedures as well as the rules, and sportsmanship.
  

• Ages: Rising 6th - 8th grade girls
• Date: July 26-30
• Time: 9 A.M. to Noon
• Requirements: tennis shoes, shorts, knee pads, and water bottle
  
• Cost: $100.00
• A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due by Friday, May 14.
• Please contact Mrs. Gibson at sgibson@catholicweb.com if you have any questions.

Notre Dame High School Summer Camp brochures are available in the OLPH School office, and through a link on our website, www.myolph.com.

Announcing “God Camp” Dates 2010--All at Harrison Bay State Park

“DARE TO DREAM” Theme “Dare to Dream the Possible Dream” WHO: all upcoming 9th-12th graders WHEN: June 21st- 26th, COST: $130 Includes housing, 13 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, concert, snacks and All other activities.

“REACH” Theme “Reaching through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 7th & 8th graders WHEN: June 28th-July 1st, COST: $95 Includes housing, 7 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, dance, snacks and All other activities.

“DISCOVER” Theme “Discover your way through ALL that Media” WHO: all upcoming 5th & 6th graders WHEN: July 1st-July 3rd, COST: $80 Includes housing, 5 meals, t-shirt, Swimming, snacks and All other activities.

For more information and forms contact your Youth Minister, Notre Dame, OLPH, or email Donna Jones at djones6029@gmail.com or call her at 267-9878 or 622-7232. To download forms go to www.dioknox.org