NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU

• Monday, November 1--Ravioli, roll, salad, applesauce, milk
• Tuesday, November 2--Chicken noodles, roll, green peas, pears, cottage cheese, milk
• Wednesday, November 3--Cheese pizza, salad, corn, pineapple, milk
• Thursday, November 4--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, November 5--Cream of potato soup, turkey hoagie, crackers, peaches, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord; I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 88

The virtue for the month of November is “faithfulness” (to God and you). Faith in Jesus is our belief that he came to die and rise to earn us a place in heaven. Faithfulness to Jesus is our eagerness to share that news, our desire to do what we promise, and our willingness to follow him.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Monday, November 1--Sally Foster orders are due to the office
• Soccer, 7/8, 4;15, v. BCA, AT BCA
  

• Monday, November 1--Girl Scout Troop 40104 meeting, 4:30--more info. below
• Monday, November 1--Booster Club meeting, 6:30, school library
• Monday, November 1--Soccer games against Silverdale rescheduled to Nov. 15
• Tuesday, November 2--7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. Berean, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, November 2--5/6 Soccer, 5:30, v. Berean, AT OLPH
• Wednesday, November 3--School Committee meeting, 6:30, school library
• Thursday, November 4--7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. CAMS, AT OLPH
• Saturday, November 6--Entry test at NDHS for 8th graders, 8:30 A.M.

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION: Sally Foster

• Sally Foster packets are due to the office on November 1st. A parent letter is attached to the packet and explains the details for how the program will work this year. Since the Sally Foster program is so different from years past, please read the instructions and don’t hesitate to contact OLPH Chairperson Lynn Riddle if you have any questions--423-822-0682 or email llriddle@comcast.net. Some of you have expressed concern that some folks aren't willing to buy a gift card, but would like to buy an item or two--feel free to collect orders for specific items, group them together, and submit them with your order. If your order is over $50 you will not pay the shipping charge. You would then collect the money for the items people bought, and pay for the entire order with the gift cards you've purchased. Then when the items get delivered to you, you simply give them to the people who ordered. And don’t forget to have your children ask their teachers and other faculty. They are more than willing to participate and especially like it when the children are the ones to ask. Remember OLPH School makes 50% profit on all orders. Let’s make this the most successful Sally Foster fundraiser ever!

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Student feature, Student Honors, Brownie Troop, CAG, Inclement Weather Policy, Kindergarten Open House for prospective parents

• Congratulations to Savina Rose Jones, a student in Mrs. Carden’s Kindergarten class! Savina Rose is a featured artist in the book Chattanooga From A to Z, a journal through each letter of the alphabet showcasing points of interest and icons in our community. The book, written by Sonia Young, is designed for, and illustrated by, local children. If you would like to purchase a book you may contact Rhymes Stabler at T.C. Thompson’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, 423-778-6600.

• The first meeting of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 40104 is Monday, November 1, after Mrs. Meinert’s Art class (around 4:30) until 6:00, in the Scout Room in Madonna Hall. Troop leader Carey Johnson and co-leader Theresa Pollard will be signing out the girls from their aftercare program and will release them to parents or authorized individuals for pick up from the Scout Room at the conclusion of the meeting. The starter kits that were ordered will be distributed at the end of that meeting to the girls and their parents so please bring your checks if you haven’t already paid. Contact Carey Johnson (Kate’s Mom) at johnsoncarey@comcast.net if you have any questions.
• Congratulations to the following students (grades 5th-8th) who made the Honor Roll the first nine weeks of school:
• 5th Grade: Principal’s List: A.J. Carreon, Nolan Corbitt, Renee Hutton, Kyla Mitchell, Adams Robinson, and Grant Speer. First Honors: Jeremy Harris, Kersten Hicks, James Post, Evan Tapley, Mackenzie Tapley, and Hogan Walker. Second Honors: Will Bordash, Elizabeth Labbe, T. J. McGhee, Kevin O’Boyle, Emily Roach, Michael Signiski, Sam Stovall, Lauren Teal, Natalie Vaquero, and Salem Zegarra.
• 6th Grade: Principal’s List: Kelsey Barta, Margaret Coles, Lauren Collins, Meghan Greene, and Andrew Lisy. First Honors: Louis de Benoist, Sawyer Champlin, Emalyn San Miguel, Anna Silverblatt, and James West. Second Honors: Macy Dearing, Alexis Harris, Logan McCallie, Madison Kosky, and Tayler Wightman. Honorable Mention: Paul Acosta, Alexandria Allbritten, Gabriella Gearinger, Keely Kutil, Anthony Mathis, and Jacob McPeak.
• 7th Grade: Principal’s List: Alex Darras, Andie Dorris, Lauren Dray, Addison Hutton, Gina Im, and Sarah Thomas. First Honors: Chris Boettner, Mary Margaret Haywood, Allison Hoffer, Keri Klassen, Cassidy Share, Maddie Siragusa, Zachary Riddle, Katrina Lundquist, Jessica Moore, Nuri Omolara, Pen Sibley, and James Teal. Second Honors: Hannah Davis, Aileen Lanzar, and J.J. McDonald. Honorable Mention: Andrew Hollingsworth, Jennifer Johnson, Lauralee Rast, Conner Smith, and Kaylee Stone.
• 8th Grade: Principal’s List: Mark Oliver. First Honors: Rachel Bird, Abigail Champlin, Elizabeth Ciabattone, Misaki Monden, Sabrina Mohler, Gaby Mullin, Carley Olejniczak, Madeline Robbins, and Maggie Stovall. Second Honors: Nataleigh Dang, Sean Melvin, and Madeline Wurm. Honorable Mention: Virginia Britto, Bobby Riesco, John Lee, and Emily Wexler.
• St. Cecilia’s Closet is our “gently used” uniform store, operated by the Creative Arts Guild. Shop at The Closet for pants and other uniform items for the winter season; also, if you have any uniforms to donate, please bring those to the school office. Remember, Friday, October 29, is the last day to wear shorts/skorts until April of next year. Skirts, jumpers, and pants may be worn all year long. Please refer to the Uniform Policy in the school handbook, beginning on page 13, if you have any questions.
• School Closing Due to Inclement Weather or Illness: In the event of inclement weather, parents/guardians will be notified through Parent Alert, the OLPH website, and ParentsWeb announcements. It is sometimes difficult to “get through” to the local TV stations, so please be aware that Parent Alert is the most accurate and expedient method of contacting OLPH parents/guardians. If you have a “missed call” on your cell phone from OLPH School, please listen to your voicemail before calling the school.
• Kindergarten Open House for prospective parents: If you are interested in sending your child to OLPH for Kindergarten in the 2011-2012 school year, please attend the Open House to be held on Thursday, November 11, at 9:00 A.M. in the OLPH School Library. Please RSVP by Monday, November 9, by calling the OLPH School office at 423-622-1481, or email Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at Teresahennen@catholicweb.com

SPORTS: Soccer, Basketball, Football, Booster Club

• Soccer season has begun at OLPH! We have two co-ed teams this year, 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades. Be sure to check the school calendar for scheduled games and come cheer on the teams. Go Rams!
• 7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball: It’s time to tipoff the 2010-2011 OLPH basketball season. The first two practices will be in the OLPH gym on Saturday, November 13, 2010 and Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to Noon for the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams. Regularly scheduled practices will begin the first week of December (this schedule will be provided at the November 20th practice). Please contact Coach Chris Grannan at 23-322-7091 or cgrannan@emjcorp.com with any questions.
• Football wrap-up: Congratulations to the OLPH Rams football team for their successful football season. The dedication and efforts of the players is to be commended. The Rams played a tough schedule and finished the season with a record of 9-1. From the checkerboard end zone to the “Friday Night Lights” shutout victory over the Irish Club, it was a season full of great memories, including a Nashville road game and an impressive Outback Bowl victory. The Rams 11/12 year old “Y” team ended the season undefeated and claimed the Y League Championship. The Rams enjoyed tremendous support this year from the entire OLPH community. Thanks to all who helped make it a great season.
• The OLPH Sports Booster Club will meet Monday, November 1 at 6:30 in the school library. All Booster Club members and interested parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

Oct. 18-22 and Oct. 25-29 Friday Fanfare

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

OCTOBER 18 - OCTOBER 22, 2010 SCHOOL CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK

OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 29, 2010 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU

• Monday, October 25--Barbecue chicken sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, cinnamon apples, milk
• Tuesday, October 26--Ham, roll, scalloped potatoes, green peas, pears, milk
• Wednesday, October 27--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thursday, October 28--Breaded chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, October 29--Dismissal at 11:30, no lunch served, no After Care

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “Listen, Lord, and answer me. Save your servant who trusts in you. I call to you all day long, have mercy on me, O lord.” Psalm 85

The virtue for the month of October is “patience” (to last a while). Christian patience means more than the ability to wait. Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord. Just as God patiently forgives our wrongdoings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

SCHOOL CLOSED OCTOBER 18-OCTOBER 22 FOR FALL BREAK--HAVE FUN!!

• Saturday, October 23--Ram Run and Oktoberfest (First Tennessee Pavilion)
• Sunday, October 24--Oktoberfest, Chattanooga Market (First Tennessee Pavilion)

• Monday, October 25--7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. BCA, at BCA
• Monday, October 25--5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Grace, AT OLPH
• Tuesday, October 26--5/6 Soccer, 4:30, v. Oakwood, AT OAKWOOD
• Tuesday, October 26--7/8 Soccer, 5:45, v. Oakwood, AT OAKWOOD
• Wednesday, October 27--$1 out of uniform for classroom perks
• Wednesday, October 27--Parent/Teacher conferences, 3 to 7 P.M.-more info. below
• Thursday, October 28--Pictures by Lifetouch--Retakes/absences from Sept. 22, and soccer--more info. below
• Thursday, October 28--5/6 Soccer (boys only), 5:45, Boyd, AT BOYD
• Friday, October 29--Saint celebration at all school Mass-more info. below
• Friday, October 29--6th,7th,8th to NDHS for Field Day--will return to OLPH by 11:30
• Friday, October 29--Dismissal at 11:30, no lunch, no After Care

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION: Sally Foster, Oktoberfest, Ram Run

• Sally Foster packets were sent home with students on October 15--please check your child’s backpack. A parent letter is attached to the packet and explains the details for how the program will work this year. Since the Sally Foster program is so different from years past, please read the instructions and don’t hesitate to contact OLPH Chairperson Lynn Riddle if you have any questions--423-822-0682 or email llriddle@comcast.net. Fall Break is the perfect opportunity to sell to family and friends that you may be seeing. Since all orders will be shipped directly to the customers this year, it’s even easier to get out of town orders! And don’t forget to have your children ask their teachers and other faculty. They are more than willing to participate and especially like it when the children are the ones to ask. Let’s make this the most successful Sally Foster fundraiser ever!

• Oktoberfest 2010 will be at The Chattanooga Market (located inside the Tennessee Pavilion located at 1826 Carter Street) October 23rd and 24th. Volunteers are needed for the Ram Run on Saturday, October 23, from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Please contact Colleen Teal at c_c_teal@yahoo.com if you can help.Volunteers are also needed to work in the OLPH Brat Booth on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday October 24 at the Chattanooga Market located in the First Tennessee Pavilion. The shifts are Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., or 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., or 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Please contact Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com if you can help. All proceeds from the Ram Run and Brat Booth will benefit OLPH School. Many thanks to Chris Thomas and Paul Smith from the Chattanooga Market for working with OLPH to make this weekend a success!

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Parent/Teacher conferences, Lifetouch, saint celebration

• Parent/Teacher conferences are being held Wednesday, October 27, from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. We encourage all parents, accompanied by their students, to attend. If you have not done so yet, make an appointment with your teachers. We schedule these conferences on a Wednesday afternoon and evening instead of during the school day so that it is more convenient for working parents. If you cannot make it this evening, but want a conference, contact your teacher for another date/time.

• Lifetouch portrait “retakes” will be taken on Thursday, October 28. If you are not happy with the first proof that was taken in September and want your child’s picture retaken, please write “Retake” on the picture package envelope, and return the entire proof package to school.. Retakes are not taken for sports pictures. Soccer pictures will also be taken on October 28. Soccer players, remember to bring your soccer uniform!
• Calling all saints! Attention, OLPH students in grades 1st-4th: You are invited to dress up as your favorite saint, Friday, October 29. All “saints” will process into all school Mass which begins at 8:15. Students, please let your teacher know if you will be participating. Students will need to know facts about their saint. Parents may help their children with this information. Please attach the saint’s name to the costume; all students who are participating need to bring their school uniform to change into after Mass. Parents, as always, are welcome to attend Mass. To find information on saints, visit these websites: www.Saint. com, www.Americancatholic.org, www.Catholic.org, www.FaithFirst.com, www.ChristourLife.org. You can also ask your religion teacher if you need information about a particular saint. Have fun becoming a saint!

SPORTS: Soccer

• Soccer season has begun at OLPH! We have two co-ed teams this year, 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades. Be sure to check the school calendar for scheduled games and come cheer on the teams. Go Rams!

October 11- October 15, 2010 Friday Fanfare

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 15, 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

LUNCH MENU

• Monday, October 11--Hot dog & bun, cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, milk
• Tuesday, October 12--Spaghetti, roll, salad, green beans, applesauce, milk
• Wednesday, October 13--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
• Thurs., October 14--Hamburger & bun, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
• Friday, October 15--Baked potato, chili with beans, salad, fruit, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “O Lord, you have given everything its place in the world, and no one can make it otherwise. For it is your creation, the heavens and the earth and the stars: you are the Lord of all.” Esther 13

The virtue for the month of October is “patience” (to last a while). Christian patience means more than the ability to wait. Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord. Just as God patiently forgives our wrongdoings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

• Sunday, October 10--”Tennis Fun Day”, 2:30 to 4:00--more info. at end of fanfare
• Monday, October 11--CAG meeting, 6:00, at La Olla Restaurant on Brainerd Rd.
• Tuesday, October 12--Lifetouch picture orders are due--more info. below
• Wednesday, October 13--8th graders leave for Wesley Woods retreat
• Wednesday, October 13--Report cards sent home with students-all accounts must be up to date for student to receive their report card (Lunch, After School Care, Before School Care, volleyball uniforms returned)
• Wednesday, October 13--Home and School meeting-CANCELLED
• Thursday, October 14--5/6 Soccer, 5:00, v. TCPS, AT TCPS
• Friday, October 15--6th grade theme Mass, 8:15 A.M.
• Friday, October 15--Speech and Hearing testing--more info. below
• Friday, October 15--Academic awards for students in grades 5th-8th, Gym, 2:45
• Friday, October 15--8th graders return from Wesley Woods at approximately 7:00 P.M.

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION: Sally Foster, Ram Run, Jeff Miller Benefit

• It’s time for our first school wide fundraiser of the year--Sally Foster! Please read the half sheet flyer sent home with each student on Friday, October 8. The Sally Foster program has changed this year. Sally Foster order packets and a detailed letter explaining the program will be given to all students on Friday, October 15. The sale will run until Monday, November 1. This year, all OLPH students will be selling, as the entire school will reap the benefits of this always successful fundraiser! If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Riddle at llriddle@comcast.net or 423-822-0682.

• Oktoberfest 2010 will be at The Chattanooga Market (located inside the Tennessee Pavilion located at 1826 Carter Street) October 23rd and 24th. The activities begin with the OLPH Ram Run, which will consist of a 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 A.M. Ram Run registration forms are in the back of OLPH Church or can be downloaded from www.myolph.com. The festivities include live music, German food (the famous OLPH Bratwurst booth will again be open), and handcrafted art from local vendors.

• Ram Run Family Discount: For a family of four or more that would like to participate in the Ram Run the cost is $45.00. Each participating family member registering for the 5K Race or the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk MUST have a registration form filled out completely. Extra forms are available as stated above. Please contact Race Coordinator Colleen Teal at 423-605-6006 or c_c_teal@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Thank you!

• The Jeff Miller Golf Tournament will be Saturday, October 16, at WindStone Golf Club. Jeff is a graduate of OLPH School Class of 1987 and Notre Dame High School Class of 1991. Jeff’s mother, Carole Miller, taught at OLPH School for 29 years. Jeff was recently diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer and is receiving radiation and chemotherapy treatments. The golf tournament is being held to offset Jeff’s medical expenses.Tee Time is 8:00 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. Shotgun starts. Registration forms are in the OLPH School office and NDHS office. Entry fee is $100.00 per player and includes breakfast from Chick-fil-A, lunch from Wally’s Restaurant, soft drinks, and prizes. If you can’t be at the tournament there are two other options to help support Jeff--a tee sign can be purchased for $100.00 with a business logo or message on the sign, or a monetary donation may be made . Checks are payable to OLPH and should be sent to WindStone Golf Club, ATTN Jeff Miller Benefit, 9230 Windstone Drive, Ringgold, GA, 30736. If you have any questions about the tournament or would like to volunteer, please contact Kathy Sumrell at 423-622-1481 or email ksumrell@catholicweb.com

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Report cards, Lifetouch, Speech & Hearing, VIRTUS, chimes

• Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday, October 13. All accounts must be up to date, including Lunch, After School Care, Before School Care, and the return of volleyball uniforms, in order for a student to receive his/her report card. Academic awards for students in grades 5th-8th will be given out Friday, October 15, at 2:45, in the school gym.

• Lifetouch portrait proofs were sent home with students on Thursday, September 30. Purchasing instructions are included on the order form; please send the order form and payment (check made payable to “Lifetouch”) in the envelope provided by Lifetouch. Please send in the payment or returned picture proof to your child’s homeroom teacher by Tuesday, October 12. If you have specific questions about the order form, contact Lifetouch Studios at 423-892-1332. Retakes will be taken on Thursday, October 28. If you are not happy with the proof and want your child’s picture retaken, please write “Retake” on the picture package envelope, and return the entire proof package to school by Tuesday, October 12. Retakes are not taken for sports pictures.

• Annual speech and hearing screenings will be held at OLPH School Friday, October 15th. According to good health practices and state guidelines, every student must have a speech and hearing evaluation at least once while in grades Kindergarten through second. A teacher may recommend an evaluation if he or she sees a need, and will provide a form for the parent/guardian to fill out. Payment is to accompany the completed form. Results will be given to parents/guardians when they come back to the school. Contact Mrs. Hetzler if you have any questions, 423-622-1481, or jennyhetzler@catholicweb.com

• VIRTUS training: Sunday, October 17th, at the OLPH Parish Life Center, 3:30 P.M. This training will be available in Spanish and English. “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 coaches, substitute teachers, and classroom volunteers. Register on line at www.virtus.org

• OLPH students in grades Kindergarten through 8th who are interested in playing in the Chime Choir! The Chime Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons (except for October 28 and scheduled school breaks) from 3:20 to 4:00 in Mrs. Carson’s music room. The cost is $5 a week, plus a $5 registration fee per student. The Chime Choir will perform as part of the Christmas program--the choir will begin practicing Christmas music on September 30. Any questions can be addressed to Mrs. Angie Carson OLPH Music Teacher at acarson@catholicweb.com or 423-298-6397.

SPORTS: Tennis Fun Day, cross country, volleyball

• “Tennis Fun Day”--Parents and students, grades Kindergarten through 8th! Join Coach Gary McIntyre and Coach Mary Pat Haywood in a “Tennis Fun Day” to be held at the tennis courts at McCallie School on Sunday, October 10, from 2:30 to 4:00. Tennis players from Notre Dame High School will be on hand to teach basic tennis skills to students who may be interested in joining the OLPH tennis team (grades 5th-8th) next spring. If you have questions please contact Mary Pat Haywood at 706-459-6391. Go future tennis Rams!

• How do you spell winners? C-R-O-S-S C-O-U-N-T-R-Y R-U-N-N-E-R-S! The cross country team ended their season ahead of their competition! All 13 runners exceeded previous goals by running their best times during the meet held on September 27th. Four runners completed their season in the top 10: Jason Oliver, Hannah Ingle, Julia Raabe, and Sarah Thomas. Congratulations goes out to all the runners - Cayci Holt, Chloe King, Madison Messer, Caitlyn O’Brien, Greta Lundquist, Kersten Hicks, Natalie Snellgrove, Mia Bertani, and Katrina Lundquist. “Sweat dries, blood clots, bones heal, JUST RUN!”

• The OLPH Lady Rams Volleyball team ended their 2010 season with two games of tournament play. The Lady Rams did not advance in the tournament, but the players’ skill level improved through the year. Coach Gibson and Coach Galik anticipate a successful season next year working with the returning girls, and want to send a big thank you to all the players and families for making this a great season.