August 29 - September 2, 2011

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU

· Monday, August 29--Corn dog, macaroni & cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches, milk

· Tuesday, August 30--Chicken nuggets, roll, green beans, creamed potatoes, oranges, milk

· Wednesday, August 31--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

· Thursday, September 1--Hamburger & bun, Tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk

· Friday, September 2--Cream of potato soup, chicken salad sandwich, crackers, fruit, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive." Matthew 21

The virtue for the month of September 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

· Saturday, August 27--Under 8 Football Jamboree, 11:00 and 11:30 A.M., AT FINLEY STADIUM

· Monday, August 29--Cross Country meet, 4:15, at Woodland Park Baptist Church

· Tuesday, August 30--Speech and Hearing Screenings, see info. below

· Thursday, September 1--Football, 7:00, v. Lookout Valley, AT LOOKOUT VALLEY

STUDENT NEWS: Student Recognition, Speech and Hearing, Altar Server Training

· Student Recognition: Congratulations to Ross Norman, 2^nd grader at OLPH School. His summer baseball team, the Boynton Bandits, won the Dizzy Dean 6-year-old World Series in Rome, GA.!

· Speech and Hearing--Speech and Hearing Screenings will be held at OLPH on August 30. According to good health practices and state guidelines, every student must be screened at least once while in grades K-2. Your child's teacher may recommend an evaluation if he or she sees a need. Forms are available through the school counselor, Mrs. Jenny Hetzler. Please contact her at jennyhetzler@catholicweb.com for more information.

· Altar Server Training--Training for students in grades 4^th - 8^th who are interested in being altar servers will be held September 12^th - September 15^th from 3:30 to 4:30. The students will meet in Mrs. Voges's classroom in Madonna Hall after school; parents will pick up them up at the church at 4:30. For more information email Mrs. Voges at Lvoges@catholicweb.com .

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Ram Run Sponsorships, Yearbooks, VIRTUS training, Scrip cards, St. Cecilia's Closet

· Ram Run Sponsorships: The Ram Run is off and running! We would like to THANK those who sent in donations for sponsorship for this event. We appreciate your support to OLPH. The deadline for the sponsorships is September 9. This is an area we are strongly focusing on at this time to make the Ram Run a success! Please keep in mind that if you own a business, work for a business, or have friends and family that are involved in a business, this is a great opportunity to support our school, and have excellent publicity for a business. If you have information and could help, please contact Dawn McAbee at DMcAbee@UNUM.com . Thank you very much. Go Rams!!!

· Yearbooks--There are a limited number of 2010-2011 yearbooks still available for sale, on a first come, first served basis. The price is $35, and they are available through the school office. Get one while supplies last!

· 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 on these dates: OLPH Church PLC: Monday, September 19, 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.

· Scrip Program--SCRIP is a no-selling program that allows families to raise funds for OLPH while doing regular shopping. Gift cards are purchased at face value from OLPH Scrip and redeemed for face value at the store. The retailer sends OLPH a rebate check. If you already have an online account, you are ready to go. Please drop off your payment to the school office by Tuesday mornings (or use Presto Pay automatic online bank draft). To register a new account:

o 1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com.

o 2. Click on "Family Sign-Up".

o 3. Go to "Create Account" under "Family Registration".

o 4. Complete Steps 1-5. Accept your account information.

o 5. Enter our School Enrollment Code: BBEA23BF17413; your "non-profit" must be OLPH Catholic School.

o Please remember to turn in your SCRIP Program Agreement and Enrollment Form to the school office to receive rebate credits for your purchases. Inventory Sales will only be available on a limited basis next week. If you wish to purchase inventory, please contact either of the coordinators below to schedule a time before or after school next week. We will do our best to accommodate you until the Development Office reopens. For more information, please contact any member of the SCRIP team. We look forward to your participation this year. Thank you from the OLPH SCRIP team, Marina Delaney, email delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632 or Cissy West, email cisnbill@epbfi.com or 423-488-4217.

· St. Cecilia's Closet offers gently used OLPH School uniforms for sale. The "Closet" is open during regular school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:45, and is located in the main school building. This room is maintained by the Creative Arts Guild, who uses the sales profits to benefit the art and music programs at OLPH School. St. Cecilia's Closet is accepting donations of uniforms; they may be dropped off in Holy Family Hall or the school office. Families are welcome to join the Creative Arts Guild (CAG); contact Jennifer Conrad at JConrad@unum.com for more information.

Sports: Fall Sports, Football News

· The fall sports season has begun at OLPH School! Game dates and times are posted on ParentsWeb, our website calendar, and on the calendar portion of each Friday Fanfare. Come cheer on our athletes as they participate in Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball. Go Rams!!

· Football News: The Rams continue to have success on the gridiron. On August 22, OLPH defeated Christian Heritage 22 to 6. Ricky Ballard had over 180 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Addison Hutton and Alex Darras connected on a 48 yard TD pass. Tyler Enos lead all tacklers. Michael Quatrano had an interception, and Nick Grannan led the offensive line. The U12 Rams defeated Signal Mountain 16 to 6 (Adams Robinson, standout), while the U10 Rams defeated Red Bank 8 to 0 in last week' s jamboree. The U8 Rams open the season on August 27 at Finley Stadium at 11:00 A.M. against Boynton. Go Rams!

News of Interest: Knights of Columbus Labor Day festivities

· Knights of Columbus Council 610 is hosting the 69^th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Family Outing on September 5, 2011 from 9:00 A.N. to 5:00 P.M. at Camp Columbus Bork Pavilion. Activities include a White Elephant Yard Sale, Charity Bingo, and games. BBQ plates will be served from 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and consists of your choice of beef, pork, chicken or ribs, accompanied by potato salad, beans, slaw, bread, and a beverage. The price is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Other concessions will also be available. Camp Columbus is located on Camp Columbus Road off Hixson Pike in Dallas Bay. Proceeds support the K of C Council 610 charitable activities throughout the year. For more information contact Chris Snellgrove at 423-892-5695. Baked goodies are also needed for the Cake Booth--Contact Gloria Demi at 877-9303 to donate!

· Knights of Columbus Council 6099 is hosting a Labor Day Family Picnic at the K of C Hall, 7615 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. The picnic will be Sunday, September 4^th from 2:00 to 5:00, and will include Noah's Ark Petting Zoo, large water slide, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES!

August 22 - August 26, 2011

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 26, 2011 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 20250-9140, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

LUNCH MENU

· Monday, August 22--Barbecue chicken sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, cinnamon apples, milk

· Tuesday, August 23--Ham, roll, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk

· Wednesday, August 24--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

· Thursday, August 25--Chicken sandwich, Tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles-onions, cheese, milk

· Friday, August 26--Fish, tartar sauce, cole slaw, French fries, pears, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live."--Psalm 69

Our monthly virtues are from the "Fruits of the Holy Spirit" which include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each month a new virtue is introduced and integrated into daily curriculum and celebrated at an all-school Mass.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

· Monday, August 22--Volleyball, 4:30/5:30, v. Christian Heritage, AT OLPH

· Tuesday, August 23--Volleyball, 4:30 (JV only), v. Berean, AT BEREAN

· Wednesday, August 24--$1 out of uniform to benefit classroom perks

· Thursday, August 25--Football, 7:00, v. Boyd Buchanan, AT BOYD

· Saturday, August 27--Nature's Place work day--more info. below

STUDENT NEWS: Food allergy awareness, Speech and Hearing

· Food allergy awareness--Due to the number of children with life threatening allergies to nuts, we ask for your help. Please avoid sending peanut butter or snacks with nuts in them to school. Your consideration is appreciated.

· Speech and Hearing--Speech and Hearing Screenings will be held at OLPH on August 30. According to good health practices and state guidelines, every student must be screened at least once while in grades K-2. Your child's teacher may recommend an evaluation if he or she sees a need. Forms are available through the school counselor, Mrs. Jenny Hetzler. Please contact her at jennyhetzler@catholicweb.com for more information.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Ram Run, Yearbooks, VIRTUS training, Scrip cards, Nature's Place Work Day, St. Cecilia's Closet

· Ram Run--2011 Ram Run 5K and Fun Walk/Oktoberfest--This year's Ram Run will take place on Saturday, October 22^nd along with the Chattanooga Market's Oktoberfest. We will need lots of volunteers for both the Ram Run and for our food booth. We are also in need of sponsors for this event. If you have a contact at a business or know of an individual that may like to contribute, please email the name and address to Karen Smith at klosmith33@gmail.com or 423-710-6736.

· Yearbooks--There are a limited number of 2010-2011 yearbooks still available for sale, on a first come, first served basis. The price is $35, and they are available through the school office. Get one while supplies last!

· 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 on these dates: OLPH Church PLC: Monday, September 19, 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.

· Scrip: Win a $25 gift card--Anyone who places on online Scrip order by Tuesday, August 23 will be entered in a drawing for a free $25 gift card of their choice. No minimum purchase is required. Order just one card and you will be entered in the drawing!

· Scrip Program--SCRIP is a no-selling program that allows families to raise funds for OLPH while doing regular shopping. Gift cards are purchased at face value from OLPH Scrip and redeemed for face value at the store. The retailer sends OLPH a rebate check. If you already have an online account, you are ready to go. Please drop off your payment to the school office by Tuesday mornings (or use Presto Pay automatic online bank draft). To register a new account:

o 1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com.

o 2. Click on "Family Sign-Up".

o 3. Go to "Create Account" under "Family Registration".

o 4. Complete Steps 1-5. Accept your account information.

o 5. Enter our School Enrollment Code: BBEA23BF17413; your "non-profit" must be OLPH Catholic School.

o Please remember to turn in your SCRIP Program Agreement and Enrollment Form to the school office to receive rebate credits for your purchases. Inventory Sales will only be available on a limited basis next week. If you wish to purchase inventory, please contact either of the coordinators below to schedule a time before or after school next week. We will do our best to accommodate you until the Development Office reopens. For more information, please contact any member of the SCRIP team. We look forward to your participation this year. Thank you from the OLPH SCRIP team, Marina Delaney, email delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632 or Cissy West, email cisnbill@epbfi.com or 423-488-4217.

· Nature's Place Outdoor Classroom Work Days--Matt Stovall and Bob Corte will be working on the stage for Nature's Place Saturday, August 20 at 9:00 A.M., and Saturday, August 27. A few extra hands with setting posts, etc. would be appreciated. Rob Summitt and his Scout Troop will be staining the fence soon and Bob Corte is working on the signage. If you would like to help with either of these projects please contact Matt Stovall at 423-667-4762 or matt.stovall@bwsc.net . Also contact Mr. Stovall if you have access to cedar trees to help finish this project. OLPH School students are already using Nature's Place--what a great learning experience for all of the children. This is a good way to earn PIP hours while enjoying the outdoors and being a part of Nature's Place at OLPH School.

· St. Cecilia's Closet offers gently used OLPH School uniforms for sale. The "Closet" is open during regular school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:45, and is located in the main school building. This room is maintained by the Creative Arts Guild, who uses the sales profits to benefit the art and music programs at OLPH School. St. Cecilia's Closet is accepting donations of uniforms; they may be dropped off in Holy Family Hall or the school office. Families are welcome to join the Creative Arts Guild (CAG); contact Jennifer Conrad at JConrad@unum.com for more information.

Sports: Cross Country, Football, Volleyball

· The fall sports season has begun at OLPH School! Game dates and times are posted on ParentsWeb, our website calendar, and on the calendar portion of each Friday Fanfare. Come cheer on our athletes as they participate in Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball. Go Rams!!

News of Interest: Knights of Columbus Labor Day festivities

· Knights of Columbus Council 610 is hosting the 69^th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Family Outing on September 5, 2011 from 9:00 A.N. to 5:00 P.M. at Camp Columbus Bork Pavilion. Activities include a White Elephant Yard Sale, Charity Bingo, and games. BBQ plates will be served from 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and consists of your choice of beef, pork, chicken or ribs, accompanied by potato salad, beans, slaw, bread, and a beverage. The price is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Other concessions will also be available. Camp Columbus is located on Camp Columbus Road off Hixson Pike in Dallas Bay. Proceeds support the K of C Council 610 charitable activities throughout the year. For more information contact Chris Snellgrove at 423-892-5695. Baked goodies are also needed for the Cake Booth--Contact Gloria Demi at 877-9303 to donate!

· Knights of Columbus Council 6099 is hosting a Labor Day Family Picnic at the K of C Hall, 7615 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. The picnic will be Sunday, September 4^th from 2:00 to 5:00, and will include Noah's Ark Petting Zoo, large water slide, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES!

August 15 - August 19, 2011

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 19, 2011 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 20250-9140, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

LUNCH MENU

· Monday, August 15--Ravioli, roll, salad, applesauce, milk

· Tuesday, August 16--Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, salad, oranges, milk

· Wednesday, August 17--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

· Thursday, August 18--Hamburger & bun, Tri-tater, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk

· Friday, August 19--Chicken noodles, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, peaches, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "The portion of the Lord is his people."-Deuteronomy

Our monthly virtues are from the "Fruits of the Holy Spirit" which include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Each month a new virtue is introduced and integrated into daily curriculum and celebrated at an all-school Mass.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

· Saturday, August 13--Volleyball Jamboree at Boyd Buchanan--see Coach Galik for times

· Saturday, August 13--Football players and their parents, 9:30, pancake breakfast in the PLC

· Monday, August 15--Cross Country meeting for parents and runners, 3:30, Mrs. Ingle's classroom

· Monday, August 15--CAG meeting, 6:00, Longhorn Steakhouse

· Tuesday, August 16--Home and School meeting, 5:30, gym-Open House for all grades immediately following the meeting (approximately 6:00)

· Wednesday, August 17--Scout Registration Night, 6:30, PLC--more information below

· Wednesday, August 17--VIRTUS training, 6:00, St. Stephen--more info. below

· Thursday, August 18--Football, 6:00, v. Christian Heritage, AT OLPH

STUDENT NEWS: Scout Registration Night, Speech and Hearing

· Scout Registration Night--OLPH will be holding a Scout Registration night on Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 in the PLC. All girls (K - 8^th) and boys (1^st - 8^th) interested in Scouting are invited to attend. OLPH Boy Scouts will be demonstrating a raft assembly for an upcoming race on the Hiwassee River. For additional information, please contact Rob Summitt, phone 423-605-9556 or email summit@summittgroup.com .

· Speech and Hearing--Speech and Hearing Screenings will be held at OLPH on August 30. According to good health practices and state guidelines, every student must be screened at least once while in grades K-2. Your child's teacher may recommend an evaluation if he or she sees a need. Forms are available through the school counselor, Mrs. Jenny Hetzler. Please contact her at jennyhetzler@catholicweb.com for more information.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: Home and School meeting/Open House, Ram Run, Yearbooks, Catholic Charities Senior Services Program, VIRTUS training, Scrip cards

· Home and School meeting/Open House--The first Home and School meeting for the 2011-2012 school year will be Tuesday, August 16. Door prizes will be awarded at the meeting; teachers will be introduced; and Ram Run will be discussed, to name a few items on the agenda. The 8^th graders will provide babysitting in the cafeteria--Home and School will provide pizza and drinks for the kids. The Open House will begin immediately following the Home and School meeting (approximately 6:00). All parents are invited to visit their student's classrooms and meet their teachers.

· Ram Run--2011 Ram Run 5K and Fun Walk/Oktoberfest--This year's Ram Run will take place on Saturday, October 22^nd along with the Chattanooga Market's Oktoberfest. We will need lots of volunteers for both the Ram Run and for our food booth. Be sure to sign up at the first Home and School meeting on Tuesday! We are also in need of sponsors for this event. If you have a contact at a business or know of an individual that may like to contribute, please email the name and address to Karen Smith at klosmith33@gmail.com or 423-710-6736.

· Yearbooks--There are a limited number of 2010-2011 yearbooks still available for sale, on a first come, first served basis. The price is $35, and they are available through the school office. Get one while supplies last!

· Catholic Charities Senior Services Program--Chattanooga's Interfaith Senior Services (which serves homebound senior citizens) is a finalist to win a new car from Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Programs! On Sunday, August 14, please go to www.facebook.com/toyota to vote for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee!

· 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 on these dates: 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.

· Scrip Program--SCRIP is back at OLPH School. If you already have an online account, you are ready to go. Please drop off your payment to the school office by Tuesday mornings (or use Presto Pay automatic online bank draft). To register a new account:

o 1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com.

o 2. Click on "Family Sign-Up".

o 3. Go to "Create Account" under "Family Registration".

o 4. Complete Steps 1-5. Accept your account information.

o 5. Enter our School Enrollment Code: BBEA23BF17413 your "non-profit" must be OLPH Catholic School.

o Please remember to turn in your SCRIP Program Agreement and Enrollment Form to the school office to receive rebate credits for your purchases. Inventory Sales will only be available on a limited basis next week. If you wish to purchase inventory, please contact either of the coordinators below to schedule a time before or after school next week. We will do our best to accommodate you until the Development Office reopens. For more information, please contact any member of the SCRIP team. We look forward to your participation this year. Thank you from the OLPH SCRIP team, Marina Delaney, email delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632 or Cissy West, email cisnbill@epbfi.com or 423-488-4217.

Sports: Cross Country, Football

· Cross Country runners! There will be a parent's information meeting on Monday, August 14, at 3:30, in Mrs. Ingle's second classroom (in the main school building). Participants are also welcome! Practice will start Tuesday, August 15^th. Meet at 3:30 in the gym (remember to bring a water bottle). From Coaches Stovall and Ingle.

· Football--The OLPH football team is off to a great start! Last weekend at the "Border Wars" tournament the Rams went 3-0 defeating Loftis, Whitwell, and East Lake. The team followed up the impressive showing with a solid victory over Signal Mountain Middle School at Tuesday night's Jamboree held under the lights at Notre Dame. The Rams and South Pittsburg tied, with the Rams getting the edge on yardage. Team standouts thus far include Ricky Ballard, Alex Darras, Tyler Enos, and Addison Hutton. The coaches encourage all to come out this season to cheer on your Rams football team. First home game is August 18, 6:00, against powerful Christian Heritage.