5/23/2012


OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
SUMMER BREAK NUMBER 0NE, 2012 www.myolph.com
                             
Please attend Mass during summer weekends with your Parish Priest. "Lord, your mercy is my hope, my heart rejoices in your saving power. I will sing to the Lord for his goodness to me."--Psalm 12:6

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS FOR SUMMER, 2012
(Phone and email messages will be checked regularly.)
MAY: Open Wednesday, May 30 from 9:00 to 2:00
JUNE: Open every Wednesday from 9:00 to 2:00
JULY 2 - JULY 13: CLOSED
JULY 18 AND JULY 25: Open from 9:00 to 2:00
JULY 30 - AUGUST 10: Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 3:00

STUDENT NEWS: Student Recognition, Art Show Winners, Honor Roll, Presidential Awards
·         Student Recognition-- Megan Bordash (5th grader) and Caitlin O'Brien (6th grader) played on the East Ridge Express soccer team which recently won the Championship for U11 girls team in the North Atlanta Soccer Association Adidas Cup and College Showcase. Will Bordash and Luke Eckler, both 6th graders, played on East Ridge's U13 boys soccer team, which had an undefeated season. Congratulations, soccer players!!
·         Art Show Winners--Congratulations to the following students for their recent participation in the OLPH School Art Show:
o   K - 2nd Grade: 1st Place: Heidi Eckler (2nd grade), 2nd Place: Tristan Mroz (1st grade), 3rd Place: Riley Roberts (KDG)
o   3rd - 5th Grade: 1st Place: Emily McPeak (5th grade), 2nd Place: Cara Smith (4th grade), 3rd Place: Morgan Hicks (3rd grade)
o   6th - 8th Grade: 1st Place: Pen Sibley (8th grade), 2nd Place: Andrew Lisy (7th grade), 3rd Place: Savannah Tucker (6th grade)
§  The CAG (Creative Arts Guild) Honorable Mention winners are:
o   8th Grade: Sarah Thomas, Katrina Lundquist, Camden Eckler
o   6th Grade: Evan Tapley
o   5th Grade: Julia Raabe, Ivy Nguyen, Megan Bordash
o   3rd Grade: Boston Eberly, Ella Hodges
o   2nd Grade: Sam Fox
o   1st Grade: Maggie Haimelin
·         Honor Roll: Congratulations to the following students for making the Honor Roll the 4th nine weeks of school:
o   5th Grade: Principal's List: Curtis Dearing, Gretchen Eckler, Kimmie Nguyen, Kit Turner, Brendan Yemm, Brian Choi, Greta Lundquist, Ivy Nguyen, Caitlin O'Brien, Julia Raabe
o   5th Grade: First Honors: Holli Covey, Mackenzie Ramey, Hannah Ingle, Hagan Menham
o   5th Grade: Second Honors: Grace Hatala, Emily McPeak, James Schumacher, Sean Eom
o   5th Grade: Honorable Mention: Jackson Boettner, Megan Bordash, Max Sinner, Anthony Ubas, David Cowell, Chloe King, Emma McNabb
o   6th Grade: Principal's List: Renee Hutton, Luke Eckler, Mackenzie Tapley
o   6th Grade: First Honors: Kyla Mitchell, Elizabeth Labbe, Nolan Corbitt
o   6th Grade: Second Honors: Will Bordash, Bentley Burgess, A.J. Carreon, Emily Roach, Sam Stovall, Hogan Walker, Kersten Hicks, T.J. McGhee, James Post, Adams Robinson, Michael Signiski, Grant Speer, Savannah Tucker
o   6th Grade: Honorable Mention: Jerry Kilichumala, Jessica Bird, Angela Shin, Evan Tapley
o   7th Grade: Principal's List: Kelsey Barta, Louis deBenoist, Emalyn San Miguel, Margaret Coles, Meghan Greene, Andrew Lisy, James West
o   7th Grade: First Honors: Anna Silverblatt
o   7th Grade: Second Honors: Sawyer Champlin, Madison  Kosky, Madison Ramey, Lauren Collins
o   7th Grade: Honorable Mention: Alexia Douglas, Gabriella Gearinger, Emiliano Trevino, Kaia Barter-Kloss, Shaelyn Corte, Macy Dearing, Logan McCallie
o   8th Grade: Principal's List: Alex Darras, Lauren Dray, Andie Dorris, Chris Boettner, Allison Hoffer, Addison Hutton, Camden Eckler, Katrina Lundquist, Nuri Omolara, Jessica Moore, Cassidy Share, Sarah Thomas
o   8th Grade: First Honors: Keri Klassen, Zachary Riddle, Maddie Siragusa, Jiwon Kim
o   8th Grade: Second Honors: Mary Margaret Haywood, Jennifer Johnson, Aileen Lanzar, James Teal
o   8th Grade: Honorable Mention: Nick Grannan, Michael Quatrano, Charlie Johnson, Kaylee Stone, Pen Sibley, Hannah Davis, Lauralee Rast, Tyler Enos, J.J, McDonald, Lauren Phillips, Conner Smith
·         Presidential Awards: The following students earned the President's Award:
o   5th Grade: Outstanding Academic Excellence: Gretchen Eckler, Kimmie Nguyen, Kit Turner, Greta Lundquist, Ivy Nguyen, Julia Raabe
o   5th Grade: Outstanding Academic Achievement: Brian Choi, Hannah Ingle, Hagan Menham, Caitlin O'Brien, Brendan Yemm, Megan Bordash, Holli Covey, Curtis Dearing, Grace Hatala, Emily McPeak, Mackenzie Ramey
o   6th Grade: Outstanding Academic Excellence: Renee Hutton, Nolan Corbitt, Luke Eckler, Mackenzie Tapley, Kyla Mitchell
o   6th Grade: Outstanding Academic Achievement: James Post, Bentley Burgess, Kersten Hicks, Evan Tapley, Adams Robinson, Elizabeth Labbe, Michael Signiski, Grant Speer, Hogan Walker
o   7th Grade: Outstanding Academic Excellence: Kelsey Barta, Meghan Greene, James West, Lauren Collins, Andrew List, Emalyn San Miguel
o   7th Grade: Outstanding Academic Achievement: Margaret Coles, Gabriella Gearinger, Macy Dearing, Anna Silverblatt, Louis deBenoist
o   8th Grade Outstanding Academic Excellence: Mary Margaret Haywood, Katrina Lundquist, Andie Dorris, Camden Eckler, Addison Hutton, Cassidy Share, Sarah Thomas, Alex Darras, Lauren Dray, Jessica Moore
o   8th Grade Outstanding Academic Achievement: Keri Klassen, Hannah Davis, Maddie Siragusa, Kaylee Stone, Jennifer Johnson, Pen Sibley, Allison Hoffer, Aileen Lanzar, Chris Boettner, Nuri Omolara

SCHOOL NEWS: Home and School Officers, Ram Run 2012, Applications for 2012-2013
·         Home and School Officers: Congratulations to the Home and School Officers for the 2012-2013 school year:
o   President: Cissy West -- cisnbill@epbfi.com
o   Co-Vice President: Barbara Haimelin -- dbhaimelin@comcast.net
o   Co-Vice  President: Sharon King -- sharon6215@comcast.net
o   Treasurer: Anna McPeak -- rsmamm@epbfi.com
o   Secretary: Melissa Sinner -- sinnerfamilysouth@gmail.com
·         Ram Run 2012--We're gearing up for this year's Ram run on October 13. As you know, this is the school's biggest fundraiser, and last year we raised close to $9,000. This year we're hoping to exceed $10,000, but we need your help! If you own a business or work for a company that might be interested in being a sponsor this year, please email Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com for details on how to participate.
·         Applications for the 2012-2013 School Year--OLPH School is accepting applications for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year for students in grades PreK (4 year old) through 8th. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in educating minds, enlightening souls, and strengthening bodies. For additional information or please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions at 423-698-3274 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com .


SPORTS NEWS: OLPH Booster Club Matching Fund Drive, Field Day Thanks, Booster Club Officers
The OLPH Booster Club has a wonderful opportunity, and we need your help!
An anonymous OLPH Booster Club supporter is willing to match every $1 that is donated to the
OLPH Booster Club up to $3500.
BUT…We must raise $3500.
Our $3500 becomes $7000 instantly!!
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Let's show our support for our Ram athletes who work so hard to make our athletic program great.
Please send your donation to the OLPH School Office.
Please specify that your donation is for the Booster Club
·         Field Day Thanks--Coach Close would like to extend a big "Thank You!" to all of the parents and guardians who helped make this year's Field Day a success. Your help was greatly appreciated!
·         Booster Club Officers-- The Booster Club takes a sincere interest in supporting OLPH Athletics. Please feel free to contact any officer with questions, ideas, or volunteering opportunities:
o   President Tom Lundquist - tglundquist@comcast.net
o   Vice President Scott Gearinger - sgearinger@accessamericatransport.com
o   Secretary Angela Johnson - roobearangel@comcast.net
o   Treasurer John Phillips - jojolajuan@comcast.net

PARISH NEWS: Vacation Bible School
·         Vacation Bible School-- VBS (Vacation Bible School)--"The Vatican Express" VBS is being planned for two evenings and one Saturday morning, May 31-June 2. Thursday and Friday sessions will start at 6:00 P.M., and Saturday will be a 3½ hour session, beginning at 9:00 A.M. "The Vatican Express" focuses on St. Peter, the Pope and the Vatican, and has fun stops such as The Pontificate Music Academy, The Vatican Gardens, and Michelangelo's Loft. Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful event for the kids--four teachers and four assistants. Please contact Shari Fava, OLPH parishioner at favamama@yahoo.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

Summer Camp Information: A formal Summer Camp brochure will not be published.
 The following camps are being planned at OLPH School for the summer, 2012:
·         Art Camp--Mrs. Meinert will be conducting Summer Art Camps during the following times:
o   Rising 3rd-5th graders, July 2 - 6, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Rising 6th-8th graders, July 9 - 13, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Please contact Mrs. Meinert if you would like to sign up. Email ahmeinert@aol.com  or 423-227-9229.
·         Football--The OLPH Football Camp and Skills Clinic is set for June 11-15, 9:00 A.M. to Noon. The camp is for rising 2nd through 8th graders. Camp includes top flight football instruction and life skill lessons. Camp shirt and daily snack included. Registration forms available from the school office.
·         Music and More--Cancelled, as of May 23, 2012
·         Stepping up to Kindergarten--Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Get a head start with this "Stepping-Up" camp. The theme for the week is Summer Fun! Children will enjoy crafts, language arts, math, religion, science, and social studies activities. This camp will provide many hands-on classroom experiences as an introduction to the kindergarten environment. The children will enjoy recess and snack too! WOW! Who could imagine that school could be this much fun!!!!  Applications are available in the school and church offices or call 423-622-7232.
o   Date And Time: June 4th - June 8th, 9:00 to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising Kindergarten Students
o   Cost: $80.00
o   Directors: Karen Carden and Vickie Stovall, Kindergarten teachers at OLPH School
·         Volleyball--Join Mrs. Nicole Tinney for volleyball camp during the week of July 23rd. Camp will cover fundamental skills as well as team strategies and sportsmanship. Participants will leave camp with a greater understanding of how the game is played and how each skill impacts the game. All players should bring a water bottle and knee pads. Contact Mrs. Tinney at ntinney@catholicweb.com to register.
o   Date and Time: July 23rd - July 27th , 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising 6th 8th grade girls
o   Cost: $100
o   Director: Nicole Tinney, teacher at OLPH School


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5/18/2012

May 21-25, 2012


OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MAY 21 - 25, 2012 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, May 21--Field Day lunches were pre-ordered; or, bring your own lunch
                             
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Lord, you have the words of everlasting lift."--Psalm 19

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·         Monday, May 21--Field Day for 1st through 7th graders (see information in Sports News)
·         Monday, May 21--LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS--DISMISSAL AT 3:10--NO AFTER  CARE
·         Tuesday, May 22--Teacher In-Service
·         Wednesday, May 23--Teacher In-Service
·         Thursday, May 24--School Closed
·         Friday, May 25--School Closed

STUDENT NEWS: Student Recognition, Spring Portraits, VBS
·         Student Recognition--Cayci Holt, 4th grader at OLPH, is performing in the final weekend of "Stellaluna" at Chattanooga Youth Theatre Center.  Show times are Friday at 7:30 P.M., Saturday at 2:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M., and Sunday at 2:30 P.M.
·         Spring Portraits--Lifetouch has delivered the spring portrait packages and they were sent home with the students (PreK through 7th only) on Thursday or Friday. Each package contains ordering instructions; please note that any unwanted portraits are returned to the school--PreK and Kindergarten must return their orders with payments and/or unwanted portraits by Wednesday, May 16th and 1st through 7th graders must return theirs by Monday, May 21st. If you have any questions regarding the Lifetouch packages, please contact Lifetouch directly at 423-892-1332.
·         VBS (Vacation Bible School)--"The Vatican Express" VBS is being planned for two evenings and one Saturday morning, May 31-June 2. Thursday and Friday sessions will start at 6:00 P.M., and Saturday will be a 3½ hour session, beginning at 9:00 A.M. "The Vatican Express" focuses on St. Peter, the Pope and the Vatican, and has fun stops such as The Pontificate Music Academy, The Vatican Gardens, and Michelangelo's Loft. Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful event for the kids--four teachers and four assistants. Please contact Shari Fava, OLPH parishioner at favamama@yahoo.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

SCHOOL NEWS:  OLPH Yearbook, Ram Run 2012, PreK Open House, 
Applications for 2012-2013
·         OLPH Yearbook--Orders are now being taken for the 2011-2012 school year OLPH Yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is $35 if paid after May 18. Yearbooks are expected to be delivered in time for Registration Day, Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Order forms are available in the school office.
·         Ram Run 2012--We're gearing up for this year's Ram run on October 13. As you know, this is the school's biggest fundraiser, and last year we raised close to $9,000. This year we're hoping to exceed $10,000, but we need your help! If you own a business or work for a company that might be interested in being a sponsor this year, please email Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com for details on how to participate.
·         PreK Open House--On Sunday, May 20th, after the 10:00 A.M. Mass, there will be an Open House for prospective families who are interested in the OLPH PreK (4 year old) Program. Jessica Heffern, PreK teacher, will be available to talk about the program, give a tour, and answer questions. If you would like an application packet or more information about the PreK Program please contact Teresa Hennen at 423-698-3274 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com .
·         Applications for the 2012-2013--OLPH School is accepting applications for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year for students in grades PreK (4 year old) through 8th. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in educating minds, enlightening souls, and strengthening bodies. For additional information or please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions at 423-698-3274 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com .

Sports: Field Day, Booster Club Officers, Booster Club Fund Drive
·         Field Day--Field Day will be held Monday, May 21st for 1st through 7th graders, which is their last day of school. Outdoor games will be held that morning which will include events such as obstacle course, basketball hot shot, football throw, 50 yard dash, Frisbee throw, and jump rope, to name just a few. Parents and Guardians of 1st through 7th graders, we need your help!! PIP hours may be earned by helping with the Field Day activities, and/or the Booster Club concession stand and cookout held on Field Day. Please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481, if you are able to volunteer.

·         OLPH Booster Club Matching Fund Drive
The OLPH Booster Club has a wonderful opportunity, and we need your help!
An anonymous OLPH Booster Club supporter is willing to match every $1 that is donated to the
OLPH Booster Club up to $3500.
BUT…We must raise $3500.
Our $3500 becomes $7000 instantly!!
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Let's show our support for our Ram athletes who work so hard to make our athletic program great.
Please send your donation to the OLPH School Office.
Please specify that your donation is for the
OLPH Booster Club Matching Fund Drive

·         Booster Club Officers--The Booster Club Officers for the 2012-2013 school year have been chosen! The Booster Club takes a sincere interest in supporting OLPH Athletics. Please feel free to contact any officer with questions, ideas, or volunteering opportunities, Congratulations to the Officers:

o   President Tom Lundquist - tglundquist@comcast.net
o   Vice President Scott Gearinger - sgearinger@accessamericatransport.com
o   Secretary Angela Johnson - roobearangel@comcast.net
o   Treasurer John Phillips - jojolajuan@comcast.net


Summer Camp Information: A formal Summer Camp brochure will not be published.
 The following camps are being planned at OLPH School for the summer, 2012:
·         Art Camp--Mrs. Meinert will be conducting Summer Art Camps during the following times:
o   Rising 3rd-5th graders, July 2 - 6, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Rising 6th-8th graders, July 9 - 13, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Please contact Mrs. Meinert if you would like to sign up. Email ahmeinert@aol.com  or 423-227-9229.
·         Football--The OLPH Football Camp and Skills Clinic is set for June 11-15, 9:00 A.M. to Noon. The camp is for rising 2nd through 8th graders. Camp includes top flight football instruction and life skill lessons. Camp shirt and daily snack included. Registration forms available from the school office.
·         Music and More!--Are you interested in learning beginning keyboarding and basic music skills? This is the camp for you! Music and More! Camp will be held June 11-15, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, conducted by Angie Carson, OLPH School Music Teacher.  The camp is for rising 1st through 8th graders; the cost is $90 which includes a late morning snack and drink. Campers will be working on keyboards learning the beginning aspects of playing the piano. They will also learn basic reading skills, play some of the other instruments to learn about rhythm, and play music games.  For more information or to sign up, please email acarson@catholicweb.com or text 423-298-6397.
·         Stepping up to Kindergarten--Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Get a head start with this "Stepping-Up" camp. The theme for the week is Summer Fun! Children will enjoy crafts, language arts, math, religion, science, and social studies activities. This camp will provide many hands-on classroom experiences as an introduction to the kindergarten environment. The children will enjoy recess and snack too! WOW! Who could imagine that school could be this much fun!!!!  Applications are available in the school and church offices or call 423-622-7232.
o   Date And Time: June 4th - June 8th, 9:00 to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising Kindergarten Students
o   Cost: $80.00
o   Directors: Karen Carden and Vickie Stovall, Kindergarten teachers at OLPH School
·         Volleyball--Join Mrs. Nicole Tinney for volleyball camp during the week of July 23rd. Camp will cover fundamental skills as well as team strategies and sportsmanship. Participants will leave camp with a greater understanding of how the game is played and how each skill impacts the game. All players should bring a water bottle and knee pads. Contact Mrs. Tinney at ntinney@catholicweb.com to register.
o   Date and Time: July 23rd - July 27th , 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising 6th 8th grade girls
o   Cost: $100
o   Director: Nicole Tinney, teacher at OLPH School




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5/11/2012

May 14 - 18, 2012


OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
MAY 14 - 18, 2012 www.myolph.com

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LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, May 14--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
·         Tuesday, May 15--Chicken nuggets, potatoes, roll, green beans, pears, milk
·         Wednesday, May 16--Pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·         Thursday, May 17--Grilled cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, crackers, fruit, milk
·         Friday, May 18--No hot lunch served--students on campus will  bring their own lunch and drink
                             
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him."--John 14

The virtue for the month of May is "Love" ('Love me as I have loved you.') Love is selfless and giving. It means giving to others those things you would want given to you--and it's done knowing it may not be returned. Christian love is shown in our respect, our mercy, and our charity toward others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·         Monday, May 14--8th Grade Transition and Rehearsal, PLC (this is the last day of school for 8th graders/half day)
·         Monday, May 14--8th Grade Class Night, 6:30 P.M., PLC
·         Tuesday, May 15--8th Grade Celebration Mass ("Graduation"), 6:30 P.M., OLPH Church
·         Wednesday, May 16--PreK Celebration and Luncheon (this is the last day of school for PreK students)
·         Wednesday, May 16--Kindergarten Celebration, 7:00 P.M., Gym (this is the last day of school for Kindergarten students)
·         Friday, May 18--Growing in Grace Mass for 7th Graders, 8:15 A.M.
·         Monday, May 21--Field Day for 1st through 7th graders (see information in Sports News)

STUDENT NEWS: B.V.M. Christian Living Awards, Student recognition, Spring Portraits, VBS
·         B.V.M. Christian Living Awards--The Sisters of Charity, Blessed Virgin Mary Award, was established in 2004 in honor of this community of Sisters. Students from each grade are chosen each year to receive this award. The students selected exemplify faithfulness and love of God to those in the community and to all God's people. They use the gifts of freedom, education, charity, and justice in their daily virtuous lives. Congratulations to the following students who received this distinguished award:
o   Kindergarten: Aiden Corbitt
o   First Grade: Lorelei Tinney
o   Second Grade: Ian Agbannaoag
o   Third Grade: Chase Post
o   Fourth Grade: Bernard Lisy
o   Fifth Grade: Samantha Schultz
o   Sixth Grade: Elizabeth Labbe
o   Seventh Grade: Andrew Lisy
o   Eighth Grade: Lauralee Rast and Andrew Hollingsworth
·         Student Recognition--Congratulations to James Post, Chase Post, and Kathleen Hillman for placing best times in the Nike Swim Meet this past weekend. The three OLPH students swim for a local Chattanooga team. They swam individual medleys, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. Good job!
·         Spring Portraits--Lifetouch has delivered the spring portrait packages and they were sent home with the students (PreK through 7th only) on Thursday or Friday. Each package contains ordering instructions; please note that any unwanted portraits are returned to the school--PreK and Kindergarten must return their orders with payments and/or unwanted portraits by Wednesday, May 16th and 1st through 7th graders must return theirs by Monday, May 21st. If you have any questions regarding the Lifetouch packages, please contact Lifetouch directly at 423-892-1332.
·         VBS (Vacation Bible School)--"The Vatican Express" VBS is being planned for two evenings and one Saturday morning, May 31-June 2. Thursday and Friday sessions will start at 6:00 P.M., and Saturday will be a 3½ hour session, beginning at 9:00 A.M. "The Vatican Express" focuses on St. Peter, the Pope and the Vatican, and has fun stops such as The Pontificate Music Academy, The Vatican Gardens, and Michelangelo's Loft. Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful event for the kids--four teachers and four assistants. Please contact Shari Fava, OLPH parishioner at favamama@yahoo.com if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

SCHOOL NEWS:  OLPH Yearbook, Ram Run 2012, PreK Open House, St. Cecilia's Closet,
 Applications for 2012-2013
·         OLPH Yearbook--Orders are now being taken for the 2011-2012 school year OLPH Yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is $30 if paid before May 18, and $35 if paid after May 18. Yearbooks are expected to be delivered in time for Registration Day, Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Order forms are available in the school office.
·         Ram Run 2012--We're gearing up for this year's Ram run on October 13. As you know, this is the school's biggest fundraiser, and last year we raised close to $9,000. This year we're hoping to exceed $10,000, but we need your help! If you own a business or work for a company that might be interested in being a sponsor this year, please email Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com for details on how to participate.
·         PreK Open House--On Sunday, May 20th, after the 10:00 A.M. Mass, there will be an Open House for prospective families who are interested in the OLPH PreK (4 year old) Program. Jessica Heffern, PreK teacher, will be available to talk about the program, give a tour, and answer questions. If you would like an application packet or more information about the PreK Program please contact Teresa Hennen at 423-698-3274 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com .
·         St. Cecilia's Closet--Parents/Guardians, as you are cleaning out your children's closets, please remember to donate your gently used OLPH School uniforms to St. Cecilia's Closet. The clothing may be dropped off at the school office, or in Holy Family Hall, in the basket labeled "St. Cecilia's Closet donations."  8th grade parents, if this is your last child at OLPH, please donate your uniforms! Thank you.
·         Applications for the 2012-2013--OLPH School is accepting applications for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year for students in grades PreK (4 year old) through 8th. OLPH School has been educating students since 1937. We believe in educating minds, enlightening souls, and strengthening bodies. For additional information or please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions at 423-698-3274 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com .

Sports: Tennis News, Field Day, Booster Club Officers
·         Tennis News-- The OLPH tennis teams had a phenomenal season! The boys had 7 players on their team; the girls, 12. Six players and two alternates from each team competed in the ISC tournament, held at Champions Club in Chattanooga.  The Girls Team advanced to the finals after defeating Berean and Christian Heritage School. The final matches were against CAM; after the singles matches, OLPH was winning, 4 - 2. We put the double matches on, and had to get one match and be the winners at 5! But we lost two doubles matches, so it came down to the #1 doubles… our girls were behind 4 - 7, but came back winning 5 games to win 9 - 7! The OLPH Girls Tennis Team is the ISC Champion!! The Boys Team advanced to the semifinals after defeating Boyd Buchanan. We played St. Jude and after 6 matches were tied 3 - 3. We played 3 doubles matches having to win 2 of the 3 to reach the 5 points to win! The boys played their hearts out but came up short; St. Jude won, 5 - 4. Coach Mr. Haywood, Coach Mrs. Haywood and Coach Mr. McInturff were so pleased with the effort the Rams Boys Tennis Team put forth. They were honorable on and the court!
·         Field Day--Field Day will be held Monday, May 21st for 1st through 7th graders, which is their last day of school. Outdoor games will be held that morning  which will include events such as obstacle course, basketball hot shot, football throw, 50 yard dash, Frisbee throw, and jump rope, to name just a few. Parents and Guardians of 1st through 7th graders, we need your help!! PIP hours may be earned by helping with the Field Day activities, and/or the Booster Club concession stand and cookout held on Field Day. Please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net or 423-622-1481, if you are able to volunteer.
·         Booster Club Officers--The Booster Club Officers for the 2012-2013 school year have been chosen! The Booster Club takes a sincere interest in supporting OLPH Athletics. Please feel free to contact any officer with questions, ideas, or volunteering opportunities, Congratulations to the Officers:

o   President Tom Lundquist - tglundquist@comcast.net
o   Vice President Scott Gearinger - sgearinger@accessamericatransport.com
o   Secretary Angela Johnson - roobearangel@comcast.net
o   Treasurer John Phillips - jojolajuan@comcast.net


Summer Camp Information: A formal Summer Camp brochure will not be published.
 The following camps are being planned at OLPH School for the summer, 2012:
·         Art Camp--Mrs. Meinert will be conducting Summer Art Camps during the following times:
o   Rising 3rd-5th graders, July 2 - 6, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Rising 6th-8th graders, July 9 - 13, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, $100 per student
o   Please contact Mrs. Meinert if you would like to sign up. Email ahmeinert@aol.com  or 423-227-9229.
·         Football--The OLPH Football Camp and Skills Clinic is set for June 11-15, 9:00 A.M. to Noon. The camp is for rising 2nd through 8th graders. Camp includes top flight football instruction and life skill lessons. Camp shirt and daily snack included. Registration forms available from the school office.
·         Music and More!--Are you interested in learning beginning keyboarding and basic music skills? This is the camp for you! Music and More! Camp will be held June 11-15, 9:00 A.M. to Noon, conducted by Angie Carson, OLPH School Music Teacher.  The camp is for rising 1st through 8th graders; the cost is $90 which includes a late morning snack and drink. Campers will be working on keyboards learning the beginning aspects of playing the piano. They will also learn basic reading skills, play some of the other instruments to learn about rhythm, and play music games.  For more information or to sign up, please email acarson@catholicweb.com or text 423-298-6397.
·         Stepping up to Kindergarten--Is your child ready for Kindergarten? Get a head start with this "Stepping-Up" camp. The theme for the week is Summer Fun! Children will enjoy crafts, language arts, math, religion, science, and social studies activities. This camp will provide many hands-on classroom experiences as an introduction to the kindergarten environment. The children will enjoy recess and snack too! WOW! Who could imagine that school could be this much fun!!!!  Applications are available in the school and church offices or call 423-622-7232.
o   Date And Time: June 4th - June 8th, 9:00 to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising Kindergarten Students
o   Cost: $80.00
o   Directors: Karen Carden and Vickie Stovall, Kindergarten teachers at OLPH School
·         Volleyball--Join Mrs. Nicole Tinney for volleyball camp during the week of July 23rd. Camp will cover fundamental skills as well as team strategies and sportsmanship. Participants will leave camp with a greater understanding of how the game is played and how each skill impacts the game. All players should bring a water bottle and knee pads.
o   Date and Time: July 23rd - July 27th , 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
o   Who:  Rising 6th 8th grade girls
o   Cost: $100
o   Director: Nicole Tinney, teacher at OLPH School


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