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AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 3, 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, August 30--Corn dog, macaroni & cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches
• Tuesday, August 31--Ham, roll, scalloped potatoes, green peas, pears, milk
• Wednesday, September 1--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday, September 2--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, September 3--Fish, cole slaw, tri-tater, Jell-o, milk
• Monday, September 6--LABOR DAY--SCHOOL CLOSED
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.” John 8

The virtue for the month of September 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, August 30--CAG meeting, 6:00, La Olla on Brainerd Rd.
• Monday, August 30--Cross Country, 4:00, AT WOODLAND BAPTIST
  
• Tuesday, August 31--PEP RALLY FOR FALL SPORTS, 2:20, GYM
• Tuesday, August 31--Volleyball, 4:30/5:30, v. Boyd Buchanan, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, August 31--Football, 6:00, v. Irish Club, AT OLPH
  

Congratulations to the recently elected 8th grade officers:

• President Packy Mullin
• Vice-President Mark Oliver
• Secretary Chris Allbritten
• Treasurer Allie Dearing
  

Congratulations to the following students who completed the Make a Splash - READ! Summer Reading Program offered through the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Library:

• Lily Fridl - Grade 1
• Logan Qualey - Grade 1
• Eric Lindsey - Grade 2
• Anna Qualey - Grade 3
• Anthony Mathis - Grade 6
  

There are a few 2009-2010 yearbooks left if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $35.00 per yearbook, and they are available in the front office. Please make checks payable to OLPH.

It’s time again for a Chattanooga tradition, the Knights of Columbus Council 610, 68th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Family Outing on September 6, 2010, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Camp Columbus Bork Pavilion, located on Camp Columbus Road off of Hixson Pike in Dallas Bay. The day will include a white elephant yard sale, charity bingo, and family games and activities. BBQ plates will be available from 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The menu consists of beef, pork, chicken, or ribs with potato salad, beans, slaw, bread, and a beverage. The price is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Proceeds support the Knights of Columbus charitable activities throughout the year. For more information contact Chris Snellgrove at 892-5695. Baked goodies are needed for the cake booth--please contact Gloria Deml at 877-9303 to donate.

Mark your calendars: Altar Server Training will be held September 13th through 16th, from 3:30 to 4:30 (Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:30), in the OLPH Church. This training will be for new altar servers in grades 4th through 8th. Mrs. Lori Voges and Mr. Joe Reinert will conduct the training. Please contact Mrs. Voges at 423-622-1481 if you have any questions.

Parents, it’s very important that you have set up your ParentsWeb account. Instructions are available in the school office. ParentsWeb is an internet grade reporting and communication site in which parents and students access progress reports, grades, assignments, school calendar happenings and announcements. If you have any questions regarding the set up please contact Teresa Hale at thale@catholicweb.com or Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

PARENT ALERT INFORMATION--"Parent Alert" is our mass notification system designed to send messages to parents via phone and email. All parents/guardians need to update their preference contact information on ParentsWeb in order to be alerted of any emergencies, for instance school closing or sport cancellations. These are the steps for updating the Parent Alert Preferences: 1. Log on to your ParentsWeb account, 2. Click on "Web Forms" on the left side of the screen, 3. Click on "Family Demographic Forms", 4. Click on "Custodial Parent Forms"-all custodial parents should be updated, 5. Scroll to the bottom portion of the Custodial Parent Form to the "Preferences" section, 6. Check "yes" or "no" as appropriate for you (the last four questions in Preferences relates to Parent Alert; the first questions related to gradebook and directory information), and 7. Click "save".

AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 27, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 27, 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, August 23--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
• Tuesday, August 24--Chicken nuggets, roll, mixed vegetables, creamed potatoes, fruit cocktail, milk
• Wednesday, August 25--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday, August 26--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, pears, pickles-onions-cheese,milk
• Friday, August 27--Turkey Hoagie & chips, vegetable soup &,crackers, banana, milk
  

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest“I am the Good Shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep and mine know me.”

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Saturday, August 21--Grounds Beautification, 9:00 to 1:00, contact Charles or Beth Tapley at bctapley@comcast.net if you would like to help
• Monday, August 23--Homeroom Parents meeting, 6:00, school library
• Tuesday, August 24--Volleyball, 4:30.5:30, v. Berean, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, August 24--Cub/Boy Scout Sign-Up Night, 6:30, school library
• Wednesday, August 25--$1 out of uniform (per student) for classroom perks
• Wednesday, August 25--Volleyball, 4:30/5:30, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE

• Wednesday, August 25--School Committee meeting, 6:30, school library
• Thursday, August 26--Volleyball, 4:30/5:30, v. Silverdale, AT SILVERDALE
• Thursday, August 26--Football, 7:00, v. Grace, AT GRACE
• Saturday, August 28--Football Media Day, Time TBD, at McCallie
  

Cub Scout and Boy Scout Sign-Up Night--If you have a son who is interested in joining our church Cub Scout Pack or Boy Scout Troop please plan to attend registration night on Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 P.M. in the OLPH School library. You will learn about the program, meet some of the leaders and have an opportunity to register. If you registered for Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts last year you do not need to attend this meeting. For more information contact Rob Summitt at 423-605-9556.

There are a few 2009-2010 yearbooks left if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $35.00 per yearbook, and they are available in the front office. Please make checks payable to OLPH.

The OLPH Church Parish Office is now open Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Afterschool Art for OLPH students--Mrs. Ann Meinert, OLPH Art teacher, will have Afterschool Art Class for students in grades 2nd-8th this year. The classes are held in the Art Room in Madonna Hall. Contact Mrs. Meinert at 423-622-1481, or ahmeinert@aol.com to register.

• 2nd & 3rd grade students meet every other Monday--2nd grade begins August 16, and 3rd grade begins August 23.
• 4th & 5th grade students meet every other Tuesday--4th grade begins August 17, and 5th grade begins August 24.
• 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will meet weekly beginning September 2.
  

Afterschool Music for OLPH students--Mrs. Angie Carson, OLPH Music teacher, will offer three different types of after school music classes. All classes are open to OLPH School students in grades K-8th. Mrs. Carson can be reached at 423-298-6397, or acarson@catholicweb.com.

• Music & More--Tuesday, 3:20 to 4:30 (80 minutes), beginning August 17, $10 per class plus a $20 yearly registration fee per family. The registration fee will be waived if balance is paid in full by August 31. First semester payment in full is $150. This class is a group class which focuses on fun and learning. We will learn about musical concepts, play musical instruments, learn basic piano and voice skills, and play music games. This class will have a snack provided.
• Hand chimes--Thursday, 3:20 to 4:00 (40 minutes), beginning August 19, $5 per class plus a $10 registration fee. The registration fee will be waived if balance is paid in full by September 3. First semester ends at Christmas. This class will learn to play the hand chimes and basic music concepts. We will perform at the Christmas program and participate in worship during mass at Christmas and Easter.
• Piano lessons--These are private or semi-private lessons. The lessons are 40 minutes long and payment is $20 per lesson. Payment is made monthly at the beginning of each month. There is a $20 registration fee which will be waived if more than one class is taken.
  

Mark your calendars: Altar Server Training will be held September 13th through 16th, from 3:30 to 4:30 (Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:30), in the OLPH Church. This training will be for new altar servers in grades 4th through 8th. Mrs. Lori Voges and Mr. Joe Reinert will conduct the training. Please contact Mrs. Voges at 423-622-1481 if you have any questions.

Parents, it’s very important that you have set up your ParentsWeb account. Instructions are available in the school office. ParentsWeb is an internet grade reporting and communication site in which parents and students access progress reports, grades, assignments, school calendar happenings and announcements. If you have any questions regarding the set up please contact Teresa Hale at thale@catholicweb.com or Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

PARENT ALERT INFORMATION--"Parent Alert" is our mass notification system designed to send messages to parents via phone and email. All parents/guardians need to update their preference contact information on ParentsWeb in order to be alerted of any emergencies, for instance school closing or sport cancellations. These are the steps for updating the Parent Alert Preferences: 1. Log on to your ParentsWeb account, 2. Click on "Web Forms" on the left side of the screen, 3. Click on "Family Demographic Forms", 4. Click on "Custodial Parent Forms"-all custodial parents should be updated, 5. Scroll to the bottom portion of the Custodial Parent Form to the "Preferences" section, 6. Check "yes" or "no" as appropriate for you (the last four questions in Preferences relates to Parent Alert; the first questions related to gradebook and directory information), and 7. Click "save".

AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 20, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 20, 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, August 16--Ravioli, roll, tossed salad, applesauce, milk
• Tuesday, August 17--Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, cottage cheese, pears, milk
• Wednesday, August 18--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday, August 19--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, August 20--Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, peaches, crackers, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “It is good for me to be with the Lord and to put my hope in him.”

Our monthly character traits will be “Fruits of the Holy Spirit.” In the Bible we read about Fruits of the Holy Spirit that God wants to grow in our lives. These fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We all try to live these values, but it’s hard to always love, or be good or self-controlled when things aren’t going our way or we are tired or someone is giving us a hard time. The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are outward signs that the Holy Spirit lives inside each of us.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Saturday, August 14--Nature’s Place Work Day, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.
• Tuesday, August 17--VIRTUS training, 6 P.M. to 9 P.M., PLC. Register online at www.virtus.org. More information below.

• Wednesday, August 18--Pizza-5:30, Home and School Meeting-6:00, Open House for K-8th following meeting--Come and meet your child’s teachers and see your child’s classrooms!
• Thursday, August 19--Football, 6:00, v. Irish Club, AT OLPH (not confirmed)

Welcome to our new OLPH School teachers: We are very excited to have on board Nicole Tinney, 6th grade Homeroom, Language Arts and Science, and Katie Workman, 7th grade homeroom, Language Arts and Geography. Stop in and say hello during Open House.

VIRTUS is a program for the protection of children and youth. The VIRTUS training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville for all adults volunteering or working with children. This includes faculty, staff, substitute teachers, coaches, classroom volunteers and boy/girl scout leaders. A training session will be held Tuesday, August 17 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. in the Parish Life Center. Register on line at www.virtus.org.

There are a few 2009-2010 yearbooks left if you would like to purchase one. The cost is $35.00 per yearbook. The yearbooks are available in the front office. Please make checks payable to OLPH.

Soccer sign ups--Soccer season will begin October 1. Students in grades 5th - 8th who are interested in playing need to sign up by Monday, August 16, to determine how many teams need to be scheduled. Payment ($60 per student) is due by October 1. Sign up forms are available through Coach Close, the front office, and on our website, www.myolph.com.

The OLPH Church Parish Office will have new hours beginning Monday, August 16. The new hours are Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

After School Art for OLPH students--Mrs. Ann Meinert, OLPH Art teacher, will have After School Art Class for students in grades 2nd-8th this year. The classes are held in the Art Room in Madonna Hall. Contact Mrs. Meinert at 423-622-1481, or ahmeinert@aol.com to register.

• 2nd & 3rd grade students meet every other Monday--2nd grade begins August 16, and 3rd grade begins August 23.
• 4th & 5th grade students meet every other Tuesday--4th grade begins August 17, and 5th grade begins August 24.
• 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will meet weekly beginning September 2.

After School Music for OLPH students--Mrs. Angie Carson, OLPH Music teacher, will offer three different types of after school music classes. All classes are open to OLPH School students in grades K-8th. Mrs. Carson can be reached at 423-298-6397, or acarson@catholicweb.com.

• Music & More--Tuesday, 3:20 to 4:30 (80 minutes), beginning August 17, $10 per class plus a $20 yearly registration fee per family. The registration fee will be waived if balance is paid in full by August 31. First semester payment in full is $150. This class is a group class which focuses on fun and learning. We will learn about musical concepts, play musical instruments, learn basic piano and voice skills, and play music games. This class will have a snack provided.
• Hand chimes--Thursday, 3:20 to 4:00 (40 minutes), beginning August 19, $5 per class plus a $10 registration fee. The registration fee will be waived if balance is paid in full by September 3. First semester ends at Christmas. This class will learn to play the hand chimes and basic music concepts. We will perform at the Christmas program and participate in worship during mass at Christmas and Easter.
• Piano lessons--These are private or semi-private lessons. The lessons are 40 minutes long and payment is $20 per lesson. Payment is made monthly at the beginning of each month. There is a $20 registration fee which will be waived if more than one class is taken.

Mark your calendars: Altar Server Training will be held September 13th through 16th, from 3:30 to 4:30 (Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:30), in the OLPH Church. This training will be for new altar servers in grades 4th through 8th. Mrs. Lori Voges and Mr. Joe Reinert will conduct the training. Please contact Mrs. Voges at 423-622-1481 if you have any questions.

Let’s Play in the Band at OLPH! As you may know, we offer beginning band classes at OLPH starting in 5th grade. The classes for beginners meet twice a week, during the school day, in place of regular music class, and either during tutorial period or in place of another elective. There is a $30 fee for the class, to help cover the cost of a band polo shirt and sheet music arrangements. Instruments may be rented through Giant Steps Music Company on Hixson Pike (423-875-4179). Students who are interested should contact Band Director, Mr. Todd Harmon, at harmont@myndhs.com. His cell phone number is 423-443-4710, and home phone number is 423-867-9301.

Parents, it’s very important that you have set up your ParentsWeb account. Instructions are available in the school office. ParentsWeb is an internet grade reporting and communication site in which parents and students access progress reports, grades, assignments, school calendar happenings and announcements. If you have any questions regarding the set up please contact Teresa Hale at thale@catholicweb.com or Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com.

PARENT ALERT INFORMATION--"Parent Alert" is our mass notification system designed to send messages to parents via phone and email. All parents/guardians need to update their preference contact information on ParentsWeb in order to be alerted of any emergencies, for instance school closing or sport cancellations. These are the steps for updating the Parent Alert Preferences: 1. Log on to your ParentsWeb account, 2. Click on "Web Forms" on the left side of the screen, 3. Click on "Family Demographic Forms", 4. Click on "Custodial Parent Forms"-all custodial parents should be updated, 5. Scroll to the bottom portion of the Custodial Parent Form to the "Preferences" section, 6. Check "yes" or "no" as appropriate for you (the last four questions in Preferences relates to Parent Alert; the first questions related to gradebook and directory information), and 7. Click "save".

Nature’s Place at OLPH--Work is well underway for Nature’s Place at OLPH, a “Learning with Nature Outdoor Classroom”, which is a collaborative project accredited by the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. This project is possible due to the generosity of Tripp Brown of Brown Brothers Construction, and Matt Stovall of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. who have volunteered their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Special thanks to the many volunteers who have been here for the Saturday work days: Paul Mroz, Mike Robinson, Preston King, Sharon King, Colleen Rimlinger, Melissa Wexler, Kwanchul and Jeomgjoo Seo Im, John Lennon, Chris Sumrell, Larry McInturff, and special thanks to Charles and Beth Tapley for working on the Grounds Beautification Committee. There are many opportunities where volunteers will be needed to help with Nature’s Place at OLPH. If you are interested in helping please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481, or ksumrell@catholicweb.com.

AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 13, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 13, 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, August 9--Barbecue chicken sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, milk
• Tuesday, August 10--Spaghetti & roll, salad, green beans, applesauce, milk
• Wednesday, August 11--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday, August 12--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, tomato-pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, August 13--Tuna salad sandwich, carrot sticks, chips, fruit, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Friday, August 6--Football Jamboree--7:00 P.M., versus Normal Park and Chattanooga Christian, at Notre Dame High School
• Saturday, August 7--Work Day for Nature’s Place, 9:00 to 1:00

• Monday, August 9--First day of school for students--Full day
• Friday, August 13--Mass of the Holy Spirit--students may come out of uniform if they wear a red top

Let’s Play in the Band at OLPH! As you may know, we offer beginning band classes at OLPH starting in 5th grade. The classes for beginners meet twice a week, during the school day, in place of regular music class, and either during tutorial period or in place of another elective. There is a $30 fee for the class, to help cover the cost of a band polo shirt and sheet music arrangements. Instruments may be rented through Giant Steps Music Company on Hixson Pike (423-875-4179). Students who are interested should contact Band Director, Mr. Todd Harmon, at harmont@myndhs.com. His cell phone number is 423-443-4710, and home phone number is 423-867-9301.