OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

Summer Break, 2011 www.myolph.com

Please attend Sunday Mass this summer. "I will tell all your marvelous works. I will rejoice and be glad in you, and sing to your name, Most High." Psalm 9

School Office Hours for Summer, 2011:

JUNE: Open every Wednesday from 9:00 to 2:00

JULY 4 - JULY 8: CLOSED

JULY 13 and JULY 20: Open from 9:00 to 2:00

JULY 25 through JULY 29: Open Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 3:00

AR (Accelerated Reader) Summer Testing Schedule:

Testing will be held in the OLPH School library from 4:00 to 6:00.

The dates are as follows: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, and July 27

STUDENT NEWS: Student recognition, Honor Roll, Presidential Awards, Art Awards

· Student recognition: Congratulations to Ty Dearing, 1^st grader at OLPH School for placing first in the Chattanooga Area Soap Box Derby Rally held a few weekends ago. Ty is the youngest winner in the Rally's history. Ty won 16 races to claim the Stock Division Championship. He will represent Chattanooga the Soap Box Derby National Championships in Akron, Ohio, which is celebrating its 75^th year of racing. Good job, Ty!

· Congratulations to the following students for making the Honor Roll the fourth nine weeks of school:

o 7^th grade: Principal's List--Alex Darras, Andie Dorris, Addison Hutton, Katrina Lundquist, Jessica Moore, Nuri Omolara, Sarah Thomas, Chris Boettner, Lauren Dray, Mary Margaret Haywood, and Allison Hoffer.

o 7^th grade: First Honors--Pen Sibley, Keri Klassen, Cassidy Share, and Maddie Siragusa.

o 7^th grade: Second Honors--Hannah Davis and Zachary Riddle.

o 7^th grade: Honorable Mention--Nick Grannan, Jennifer Johnson, Aileen Lanzar, Conner Smith, and James Teal.

o 6^th grade: Principal's List--Lauren Collins, Louis de Benoist, Meghan Greene, Emalyn San Miguel, James West, and Andrew Lisy.

o 6^th grade: First Honors--Kelsey Barta and Margaret Coles.

o 6^th grade: Second Honors--Logan McCallie, Sawyer Champlin, and Anna Silverblatt.

o 6^th grade: Honorable Mention--Alexis Harris, Shaelyn Corte, and Madison Kosky.

o 5^th grade: Principal's List--Nolan Corbitt, Renee Hutton, Kyla Mitchell, Emily Roach, and Adams Robinson.

o 5^th grade: First Honors--Bentley Burgess, Jeremy Harris, James Post, Grant Speer, Mackenzie Tapley, Hogan Walker, Kersten Hicks, TJ McGhee, and Kevin O'Boyle.

o 5^th grade: Second Honors--John Hillman, Sam Stovall, Evan Tapley, Jessica Bird, Will Bordash, AJ Carreon, Elizabeth Labbe, Michael Signiski, Natalie Snellgrove, Savannah Tucker, and Salem Zegarra.

· Congratulations to the following students (grades 5^th-7^th) for being awarded the Presidential Excellence Award or Presidential Achievement Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence; the awards are given to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence:

o 7^th grade: Presidential Excellence Award--Alex Darras, Andie Dorris, Lauren Dray, Addison Hutton, and Sarah Thomas.

o 7^th grade: Presidential Achievement Award--Charlie Johnson, Mary Margaret Haywood, Jessica Moore, Katrina Lundquist, Nuri Omolara, Chris Boettner, Cassidy Share, Keri Klassen, Allison Hoffer, Kaylee Stone, Maddie Siragusa, Jennifer Johnson, and Aileen Lanzar.

o 6^th grade: Presidential Excellence Award--Kelsey Barta, Lauren Collins, James West, Andrew Lisy, Meghan Greene, and Emalyn San Miguel.

o 6^th grade: Presidential Achievement Award--Margaret Coles, Louis de Benoist, Sawyer Champlin, Anna Silverblatt, Macy Dearing, Logan McCallie, and Gabrielle Gearinger.

o 5^th grade Presidential Excellence Award--Renee Hutton, Adams Robinson, Kyla Mitchell, Evan Tapley, Mackenzie Tapley, James Post, Grant Speer, and Hogan Walker.

o 5^th grade Presidential Achievement Award--Sam Stovall, Will Bordash, Nolan Corbitt, Emily Roach, Jeremy Harris, AJ Carreon, TJ McGhee, Kersten Hicks, Kevin O'Boyle, Elizabeth Labbe, Salem Zegarra, and Savannah Tucker.

· Art Show: The Art Show on Grandparent's Day was a wonderful success with 150 entries. Thanks to all those parents who volunteered to help: Ludmilla Lisy, Moon Jin Lee, and Cissy West, and April Eberly who typed the labels. Congratulations to all of the winners:

The People's Choice Awards were awarded to:

· Kindergarten through 2^nd grades: 1^st place--Kassidy Barta, 2^nd place--Abigail Pollard, and 3^rd place--Mia Corte

· 3^rd through 5^th grades: 1^st place--Chloe King, 2^nd place--Adams Robinson, and 3^rd place--Hannah Ingle

· 6^th through 8^th grades: 1^st place--Shaelyn Corte, 2^nd place--Zachary Riddle, and 3^rd place--Jacob McPeak

The CAG Winners (judged by Mary Potera of the River Gallery in downtown Chattanooga):

· Kindergarten--Sam Smith

· 1^st grade--Lily Fridl

· 2^nd grade--Kassidy Barta and Boston Eberly

· 3^rd grade--Kathleen Hillman and Brenna Scott

· 4^th grade--Megan Bordash

· 5^th grade--Lauren Teal

· 6^th grade--Shaelyn Corte

· 7^th grade--Zachary Riddle

· 8^th grade--Margaret Raabe

· 8^th grade--Misaki Monden

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Summer AR reading lists, Educational Outfitters, Thank you's, VIRTUS training, Student application packets, Calendar for School Year 2011-2012

· Summer AR Reading Lists are available on the school website. Go to www.myolph.com/school, and click on the "Summer 2011" link. Supply lists for the 2011-2012 school year will be posted on the website later this summer.

· Educational Outfitters is having an Early Bird Sale June 1^st-30^th. Receive 10% off your total purchase.

· Thank you to all of the parents and volunteers for all of your help and hard work to make Field Day such a success. A special thanks to the Home and School Association for donating the Rock Climbing Wall and to Mrs. Monica Mohler for the use of the Gyro-x-treme. The students had a blast! Thank you also to the Booster Club for the cookout--hopefully this will become a yearly event.

· Thank you to the local Food Lion on Ringgold Road for the donation of chickens for the 7^th grade anatomy lessons.

· VIRTUS training--VIRTUS is a program for the protection of children and youth. The training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville for all adults volunteering, chaperoning, or working with children. This includes faculty, staff, substitute teachers, coaches, classroom volunteers and boy/scout leaders. Registration is done online at www.virtus.org . VIRTUS training sessions will be held this spring and summer: St. Therese of Lisieux, Sunday, June 12, 1:30 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, July 28, 6:00 P.M.; St. Stephen Church, Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, September 22, 1:00 P.M.; and St. Jude Church, Thursday, November 1, 6:00 P.M.

· OLPH School is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year for students in Pre-K (4 yr. old) through 8^th grade. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in "Educating Minds, Enlightening Souls, and Strengthening Bodies." If you would like to receive an application packet or schedule a tour, please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 423-622-1481, or email Teresahennen@catholicweb.com

· School calendar for 2011-2012: Here is a brief summary of dates of interest:

o Wednesday, August 3, 2011--Registration Day

o Monday, August 8--First day of school for students--full day

o Monday, September 5--Labor Day--School closed

o Friday, October 7--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)

o October 17--21--Fall Break

o November 23-25--Thanksgiving Break

o Monday, November 28--Bishop's Day (no school for students and teachers)

o December 21-January 8, 2012--Christmas Break (Teacher In-Service Dec. 21, Jan. 5, and Jan. 6)

o Monday, January 16--Martin Luther King Day--School closed

o Monday, February 20--President's Day--School closed

o Monday, March 19--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)

o April 6-April 13--Easter Break ("Spring Break")

o Monday, May 21, 2012--Field Day and last day for students

SPORTS: Sports physicals, Booster Club Matching Fund Drive

· Sports physicals: We are scheduling OLPH parents/doctors to perform TSSAA sports physicals for the student athletes in grades 4^th through 8^th who anticipate participating in sports during the 2011-2012 school year. The physicals will be given during Registration Day, scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, from 7:30 to noon in the school gym. The physicals will cost $10 per student athlete, which is donated to the OLPH Booster Club. Physical forms are available in the school office and on our website, www.myolph.com, under "Athletics." The forms do require parent signatures.

· Booster Club Matching Fund Drive--The OLPH Sports Booster Club received a very generous offer from an anonymous donor in the form of a "matching" fund drive. This OLPH Church and School family has pledged $2000 toward the drive; every dollar OLPH families and Booster Club members donate will be matched. The drive ends May 31; checks may be mailed to OLPH Church Office, Attn: Ralph Christiana, 501 S. Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN, 37412. The money will be used for various athletic improvements on the OLPH campus, including softball field, gym locker rooms, volleyball nets and poles, uniform purchases, and equipment replacement. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

May 23 - May 27, 2011

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

MAY 23 - MAY 27, 2011 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU

· Monday, May 23--Cheese pizza, corn, fruit, salad, milk
· Tuesday, May 24--Grilled cheese, chicken noodle soup, crackers, fruit, milk
· Wednesday, May 25--FIELD DAY, NO LUNCH SERVED IN THE CAFETERIA. The Booster Club is sponsoring a cook-out for students, faculty, and parent volunteers. Please see additional information below.

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you."-Psalm 33
The virtue for the month of May is "goodness" (in all we do). Goodness is the desire to do good and to be good; this should always be at the front of a faithful Christian's mind. We know that Jesus came to forgive us and give us eternal life. We show our thanks for this gift in the good we do. Theme Mass: Friday, May 20, 7th grade.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

· Wednesday, May 25--FIELD DAY, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
· Thursday, May 26--Teacher In-Service
· Friday, May 27--Teacher In-Service

STUDENT NEWS: Class of 2011 Awards, B .V.M Awards, Summer Camps
· Congratulations to the Class of 2011! The following awards were presented to the 8th grade students on Class Night.

• Algebra Awards—Carley Olejniczak and Mark Oliver
• Science Awards—Madeline Robbins and Mark Oliver
• Language Arts Award—Carley Olejniczak
• Excellence in Writing Award—Misaki Monden
• History Awards—Sabrina Mohler, Madeline Robbins, Carley Olejniczak
• Daughters of American Revolution Award—Abigail Champlin
• Social Studies Citizenship Award—Elizabeth Ciabattone
• Religion Award—Rachel Bird
• Scholar Athlete Award—Madeline Robbins and Mark Oliver
• General Excellence Award—Nataleigh Dang
• Christian Living Awards—Emily Wexler and Michael Hutton
• Music Award—Virginia Britto
• Choir Awards—Nataleigh Dang and Timothy Eubanks
• Band Award—Anthony Smith
• Art Award—Maggie Stovall
• Perfect Attendance—Michael Hutton
• Presidential Achievement Awards—Virginia Britto, Elizabeth Ciabattone, Maggie Stovall, Bobby Riesco, Nataleigh Dang, Sabrina Mohler, Gaby Mullin, Rachel Bird, Abigail Champlin, Allie Dearing, John Lee, Misaki Monden, Emily Wexler, Madeline Wurm

· 8th Grade Fourth Quarter Honors
1st Honors—Maggie Stovall, Misaki Monden, Allie Dearing, Rachel Bird, Elizabeth
Ciabattone, Nataleigh Dang, Gaby Mullin, Carley Olejniczak, Mark Oliver, Madeline
Robbins
2nd Honors—Madeline Wurm, John Lee
Honorable Mention—Emily Wexler, Abigail Champlin, Virginia Britto, Michael Hutton
Sabrina Mohler, Bobby Riesco, Billy Webber
· 8th Grade Choir Certificates were presented to—Rachel Bird, Virginia Britto, Abigail Champlin, Elizabeth Ciabattone, Nataleigh Dang, Timothy Eubanks, Misaki Monden, Gaby Mullin, Packy Mullin, Margaret Raabe, Madeline Robbins, Madeline Wurm, Mark Oliver, Anthony Smith, Michael Hutton
· Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Living Awards--Over the past nine 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.
o Kindergarten--Mikey Monahan
o First Grade--Edyn Webber
o Second Grade--Francisco Palacios
o Third Grade--Sloane Burgess
o Fourth Grade--Greta Lundquist
o Fifth Grade--Bentley Burgess
o Sixth Grade--Madison Ramey and Kelsey Barta (due to a special circumstance in our sixth grade class this year we presented this award to two students)
o Seventh Grade--Kaylee Stone
o Eighth Grade--Virginia Britto
· Summer Camps--Summer Camp, Let the Fun Begin! fliers and registration information are available on our school website, www.myolph.com and through the school office. Several camps are being offered and include sports, reading and writing, art, drama, science, and enrichment. We have a great team of camp directors ready to make your child's summer fun and exciting. Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: End of the Year Reminders, VIRTUS training, Student application packets, Calendar for School Year 2011-2012

· Please remember that all balances (lunch, before care, after care, and pictures) must be paid in full and library books must be returned. Report cards will not be sent home nor will permanent records be released.
· Yearbooks remain on sale until May 27th. The price is $35.00. If you are interested, contact the school office or email Ms. Evans at bigorange@catholicweb.com.
· Summer Reading Lists will be available on the school website. Go to www.myolph.com/school, and click on the Summer 2011 link.
· Educational Outfitters is having an Early Bird Sale June 1st-30th. Receive 10% off your total purchase.
· VIRTUS training--VIRTUS is a program for the protection of children and youth. The training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville for all adults volunteering, chaperoning, or working with children. This includes faculty, staff, substitute teachers, coaches, classroom volunteers and boy/scout leaders. Registration is done online at www.virtus.org . VIRTUS training sessions will be held this spring and summer: St. Therese of Lisieux, Sunday, June 12, 1:30 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, July 28, 6:00 P.M.; St. Stephen Church, Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, September 22, 1:00 P.M.; and St. Jude Church, Thursday, November 1, 6:00 P.M.
· OLPH School is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year for students in Pre-K (4 yr. old) through 8th grade. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in "Educating Minds, Enlightening Souls, and Strengthening Bodies." If you would like to receive an application packet or schedule a tour, please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 423-622-1481, or email Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
· School calendar for 2011-2012 has been approved. Here is a brief summary of dates of interest:
o Wednesday, August 3, 2011--Registration Day
o Monday, August 8--First day of school for students--full day
o Monday, September 5--Labor Day--School closed
o Friday, October 7--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)
o October 17--21--Fall Break
o November 23-25--Thanksgiving Break
o Monday, November 28--Bishop's Day (no school for students and teachers)
o December 21-January 8, 2012--Christmas Break (Teacher In-Service Dec. 21, Jan. 5, and Jan. 6)
o Monday, January 16--Martin Luther King Day--School closed
o Monday, February 20--President's Day--School closed
o Monday, March 19--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)
o April 6-April 13--Easter Break ("Spring Break")
o Monday, May 21, 2012--Field Day and last day for students

SPORTS: Field Day, Spring Sports, Booster Club Matching Fund Drive

· Field Day--The last day of school for students is Wednesday, May 25! On this day, Coach Close organizes outdoor games and activities for all students in grades 1st through 7th (8th graders and Kindergartners have already "graduated"). In addition to the games and activities, the Booster Club will sponsor a cookout for the students, faculty and parent volunteers. Order forms were sent home and e-mailed. The forms must be turned in no later Monday, May 23rd. If you are able to help Coach Close with the field day events and/or cookout, please contact him at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or Mrs. Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com . Booster Club spirit items will also be for sale during Field Day.
· Spring Sports
o Golf update The golf season is over and the team went out in grand style! We earned 2nd place in the Independent School Conference Golf League - Advanced Division - Tournament.
· Booster Club Matching Fund Drive--The Booster Club has received a very generous offer from an anonymous donor in the form of a "matching" fund drive. This OLPH Church and School family has pledged $2000 toward the drive; every dollar OLPH families and Booster Club members donate between now and May 31, will be matched. So, your $25 donation becomes $50; your $50 donation becomes $100, and so on! The money will be used for various athletic improvements on the OLPH campus, including softball field, gym locker rooms, volleyball nets and poles, uniform purchases, and equipment replacement. Your donation may be sent to the OLPH School office with the envelope addressed to the OLPH Booster Club, c/o Tom Lundquist or Marina Delaney; please mark the envelope "2011 Spring Matching Fundraiser" so that your donation will be credited toward the match. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. The OLPH Booster Club is here to assist the OLPH Athletic Program, coaches, athletes and parents. Please feel free to contact the committee members at the following email addresses: President Tom Lundquist at tglundquist@comcast.net , Vice President Jennifer Turner at jenandguy@gmail.com , Secretary Angela Johnson at roobearangel@comcast.net and Treasurer John Phillips at jojolajuan@att.net . GO RAMS!

May 16 -May 20, 2011

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

MAY 16 - MAY 20, 2011 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU

· Monday, May 16--Hot dog & bun, beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
· Tuesday, May 17--Ravioli, roll, salad, applesauce, milk
· Wednesday, May 18--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
· Thursday, May 19--Taco, pinto beans, salad, mandarin oranges, milk
· Friday, May 20--No cafeteria lunch served

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you."-Psalm 33
The virtue for the month of May is "goodness" (in all we do). Goodness is the desire to do good and to be good; this should always be at the front of a faithful Christian's mind. We know that Jesus came to forgive us and give us eternal life. We show our thanks for this gift in the good we do. Theme mass: Friday, May 20, 7th grade.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

· Saturday, May 14--First Holy Communion, OLPH Church, 10:00 A.M.
· Sunday, May 15--May Crowning after the 10:00 A.M. Mass at OLPH Church--more info. below
· Tuesday, May 17--Lifetouch picture payment or packages due to homeroom teacher
· Tuesday, May 17--8th Grade Celebration Mass--6:30 P.M. , OLPH Church
· Wednesday, May 18--$1 out of uniform to benefit Religion classes
· Wednesday, May 18--"Early Bird" yearbook orders due today! More info. below
· Wednesday, May 18--Kindergarten Celebration--7:00 P.M., OLPH Gym
· Friday, May 20--Growing in Grace and Theme Mass for 7th graders--8:15 A.M.

STUDENT NEWS: Lifetouch pictures, Yearbook sales, B.V.M Awards, Little Flowers recognition, Summer Camps

· Lifetouch picture packages were sent home with students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth. Parents/Guardians, payment information is included in each package. If you want to make a purchase, please do so by Tuesday, May 17th. Checks are made payable to Lifetouch, and should be turned in to the homeroom teachers. If you do not want to purchase any of the pictures, the entire package needs to be returned to the homeroom teacher by Tuesday, May 17th. Retakes will not be taken. If you have questions, please contact Hannah Jones at 423-622-1481 or olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com or Lifetouch at 423-892-1332.
· Yearbook sales--Looking forward to looking back! The OLPH yearbook committee is now taking orders for this year's yearbook, Razzle Dazzle. The smiles and memories of your student's year at OLPH will be remembered forever in a yearbook. Make sure your student doesn't miss out on this opportunity! To order a yearbook(s) for your student(s), please complete the Yearbook Order Form which is available in the school office. "Early Bird" yearbook orders placed by May 18th will be for the special price of $30.00. After that time, the regular price of the book will be $35.00. Please make your check payable to OLPH; they may be turned in to homeroom teachers or the school office.
· Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Living Awards--Over the past nine 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. This year's winners are:
o Kindergarten--Mikey Monahan
o First Grade--Edyn Webber
o Second Grade--Francisco Palacios
o Third Grade--Sloane Burgess
o Fourth Grade--Greta Lundquist
o Fifth Grade--Bentley Burgess
o Sixth Grade--Madison Ramey and Kelsey Barta (due to a special circumstance in our sixth grade class this year we presented this award to two students)
o Seventh Grade--Kaylee Stone
o Eighth Grade--Virginia Britto
· Little Flowers--The Little Flowers group has been busy beautifying some of our gardens. Please take time to notice the flower bed outside of St. Patrick's Hall (5th/6th grade building), and the lovely statue of St. Therese. Thank you so much, Little Flowers!
· Summer Camps--Summer Camp, Let the Fun Begin! fliers and registration information are available on our school website, www.myolph.com and through the school office. Several camps are being offered, and include sports, reading and writing, art, drama, science, and enrichment. We have a great team of camp directors ready to make your child's summer fun and exciting. Questions can be addressed to Mrs. Kathy Sumrell at ksumrell@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: May Crowning, Home and School planning meeting, VIRTUS training, Student application packets, Calendar for School Year 2011-2012

· May Crowning--On Sunday, May 15th after the 10:00 Mass there will be a crowning of Mary on the front lawn of OLPH Church. All children are welcome to bring a flower to Mass and participate in the crowning.
· Home and School will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, May 16, at 6:00 P.M. From Glenn Gass, Home and School President for the 2011-2012 school year: The OLPH Home and School committee is looking for volunteers for the 2011-2012 school year. We have many positions that people have expressed an interest in, but there are still many more we need your help with. Most of the positions don't require lots of time, but when it comes to helping our kids, there are no small jobs. Right now someone is needed to act as the Oktoberfest Ram Run Chair and the Ram Run Volunteer Lead. These two positions are important to fill before the end of school since a majority of the Oktoberfest Ram Run planning will take place over the summer. Volunteers are also needed to act as Home Room Parent Coordinator and Treasurer. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, please email me at Fakermage@gmail.com .
· VIRTUS training--VIRTUS is a program for the protection of children and youth. The training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville, for all adults volunteering, chaperoning, or working with children. This includes faculty, staff, substitute teachers, coaches, classroom volunteers and boy/scout leaders. Registration is done online at www.virtus.org . VIRTUS training sessions will be held this spring and summer: St. Jude Church, Thursday, May 19, 1:00 P.M.; St. Therese of Lisieux, Sunday, June 12, 1:30 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, July 28, 6:00 P.M.; St. Stephen Church, Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 P.M.; St. Jude Church, Thursday, September 22, 1:00 P.M.; and St. Jude Church, Thursday, November 1, 6:00 P.M.
· OLPH School is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year for students in Pre-K (4 yr. old) through 8th grade. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in "Educating Minds, Enlightening Souls, and Strengthening Bodies." If you would like to receive an application packet or schedule a tour, please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 423-622-1481, or email Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
· School calendar for 2011-2012 has been approved. Here is a brief summary of dates of interest:
o Wednesday, August 3, 2011--Registration Day
o Monday, August 8--First day of school for students--full day
o Monday, September 5--Labor Day--School closed
o Friday, October 7--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)
o October 17--21--Fall Break
o November 23-25--Thanksgiving Break
o Monday, November 28--Bishop's Day (no school for students and teachers)
o December 21-January 8, 2012--Christmas Break (Teacher In-Service Dec. 21, Jan. 5, and Jan. 6)
o Monday, January 16--Martin Luther King Day--School closed
o Monday, February 20--President's Day--School closed
o Monday, March 19--Teacher In-Service (no school for students)
o April 6-April 13--Easter Break ("Spring Break")
o Monday, May 21, 2012--Field Day and last day for students

SPORTS: Field Day, Spring Sports, Booster Club Matching Fund Drive, Football information

· Field Day--The last day of school for students is Wednesday, May 25! On this day, Coach Close organizes outdoor games and activities for all students in grades 1st through 7th (8th graders and Kindergartners have already "graduated"). In addition to the games and activities, the Booster Club will sponsor a cookout for the students, faculty and parent volunteers (order forms will go home with all students after Easter Break). If you are able to help Coach Close with the field day events and/or cookout please contact him at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or Mrs. Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com . Booster Club spirit items will also be for sale during Field Day.
· Spring Sports games and matches are almost over!
o Golf update: Individual scores can be found at http://iscgolf.org/index.php/Main/Advanced . The golf team played in the season ending tournament on Thursday, May 12 at Valleybrook.
· Booster Club Matching Fund Drive--The Booster Club has received a very generous offer from an anonymous donor in the form of a "matching" fund drive. This OLPH Church and School family has pledged $2000 toward the drive; every dollar OLPH families and Booster Club members donate between now and May 31, will be matched. So, your $25 donation becomes $50; your $50 donation becomes $100, and so on! The money will be used for various athletic improvements on the OLPH campus, including softball field, gym locker rooms, volleyball nets and poles, uniform purchases, and equipment replacement. Your donation may be sent to the OLPH School office with the envelope addressed to the OLPH Booster Club, c/o Tom Lundquist or Marina Delaney; please mark the envelope "2011 Spring Matching Fundraiser" so that your donation will be credited toward the match. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. The OLPH Booster Club is here to assist the OLPH Athletic Program, coaches, athletes and parents. Please feel free to contact the committee members at the following email addresses: President Tom Lundquist at tglundquist@comcast.net , Vice President Jennifer Turner at jenandguy@gmail.com , Secretary Angela Johnson at roobearangel@comcast.net and Treasurer John Phillips at jojolajuan@att.net . GO RAMS!
· 7/8 year old football--From Coach Dearing: We will have our first meeting and brief practice right after school on Wednesday, May 18. Please plan to meet on the football field bleachers at 2:45. Parents are asked to attend for a brief meeting. Boys should bring cleats, shorts, and t-shirt for a one hour practice.
· 9/10 year old football--From Coach Dearing: We will have our first meeting and brief practice right after school on Wednesday, May 18. Please plan to meet on the football field bleachers at 2:45. Parents are asked to attend for a brief meeting. Boys should bring cleats, shorts, and t-shirt for a one hour practice.