December 3 - 7, 2012

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

December 3 - December 7, 2012 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, December 3--Barbeque chicken sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, apples, milk

·         Tuesday, December 4--Spaghetti, roll, green beans, salad, milk

·         Wednesday, December 5--Cheese quesadilla, black beans, pineapple, salad, milk

·         Thursday, December 6--Chicken sandwich, French fries, fruit, pickles, cheese ,milk

·         Friday, December 7--Fish, tartar sauce, cole slaw, squash, oranges, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "The Lord our God comes in strength and will fill his servants with joy."--Isaiah 40

Our virtue for the month of December is "generosity." Generosity is the virtue of giving and sharing what we have and who we are to benefit others. When we are generous we place the best of our qualities, talents, and possessions at their service.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, December 1--Breakfast with Santa, Gym

·         Saturday, December 1--Book Fair, School Library, 9 A.M. to Noon

·         Monday, December 3--Last day for 5^th-8^th graders to sign up for basketball--more info. In Sports News

·         Monday, December 3 through Thursday, December 6--Book Fair, 7:45 to 3:45, School Library

·         Monday, December 3--7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Boyd Girls at Boyd Buchanan

·         Monday, December 3--Booster Club meeting, 6:00, school cafeteria (new location)

·         Tuesday, December 4--7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Boyd Boys, at OLPH

·         Friday, December 7--Virtue Mass, 8:15 A.M.

·         Saturday, December 8--Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Parents/Guardians, please be sure your students uniforms have their names written in them. 

If they are misplaced this will help ensure they are returned to the rightful owner.

STUDENT NEWS: Breakfast with Santa, Reconciliation

·         Breakfast with Santa--Saturday, December 1, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., in the school gym. Admission is $5 per person (children age 2 and under are free with a maximum of $20 per family), and includes continental breakfast, crafts, games, cookie walk, surprise guests (bring your cameras), and one Professional Portrait with Santa by Images Photography (with the opportunity to buy more if you'd like). New this year: Holiday Store for children; items priced from $1 to $3 will allow children to purchase gifts by themselves! (Purchases not included in $5 admission). Reserved tickets will be sent home with students Friday, November 30. Tickets may also be purchased at the door Saturday morning.

·         Reconciliation--OLPH School students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, December 5^th after the 8:15 A.M. Mass. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 will have the same opportunity on Thursday, December 13^th after the 8:15 A.M. Mass. OLPH Parish will have Reconciliation Service on Thursday, December 13^th at 7:00 P.M.

 

SCHOOL NEWS: Giving Tree, Scrip, Book Fair. Recycling News

·         Giving Tree-- Advent is upon us, and as in years past, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and School have adopted families through Catholic Charities and in our own parish who are in need of assistance during the Holiday Season. The "Giving Tree" has been set up in Holy Family Hall, and you now have the opportunity to pick an "Angel" from the tree.

Ø  When you pick up your "Angel", please note the number and be sure to sign by the corresponding number on the lists near the tree. This will help us to keep track of the "Angels" and assure that none are forgotten.

Ø  You will find some angels with family gift cards to be used to help families provide a Christmas dinner and other necessities not on the wish lists. OLPH School will be selling Scrip Gift Cards every Sunday after the Masses, and purchasing or ordering from us will help the school as well as your adopted family!

Ø  Angel gifts should be returned to the school or parish office by December 9th. Please include your Angel ornament with the unwrapped gift. You can place your gift in a gift bag or leave it unwrapped. If you would like to donate a roll of wrapping paper, it will be greatly appreciated. This allows the parents to wrap the gifts and enjoy this part of Christmas for their kids. Thank you for making Christmas special for these families!

·         Scrip--There are only three remaining order dates for Scrip between now and Christmas break-- December 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th. Payments are due to the school office or to Presto Pay by 9:00 A.M. on those days. If you need help placing orders online contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481, or Marina Delaney at delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632.

·         Book Fair--The Book Fair will be open on Saturday, December 1, during Breakfast with Santa (9 A.M. to Noon in the school library), and Monday, December 3 through Thursday, December 6 from 7:45 to 3:45 in the library. Great potential for Christmas gifts!

·         Recycling News-- Did you know that through our recycling efforts we have reduced our trash pick-up from three times a week to two times a week? We receive money for paper (mixed and newspaper) and cardboard (be sure to break down the boxes); so, please put these in the paper recycling dumpster. We also redeem "salty snack bags" (e.g. potato chips, corn chips, Chex mix, etc.--snack size and regular size), juice pouches, and Lunchable covers, for two cents each. That may not sound like much, but it adds up quickly! If you would like to help, please send the empty bags, pouches, and covers to the cafeteria. Every little bit is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Mrs. Curtiss, Cafeteria Manager

SPORTS NEWS: Basketball sign-up, Rams Hoodies

·         Basketball sign-ups--Basketball season is just around the corner. OLPH School has four basketball teams--5/6 grade girls, 5/6 grade boys, 7/8 grade girls, and 7/8 grade boys. The deadline for signing up is Monday, December 3^rd. If teams are full by this date, no late sign-ups will be accepted. Forms are also available in the school office as well as on our website, www.myolph.com under "Athletics."  Coaches are needed for the 7/8 girls team; please contact Athletic Director Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net if you are interested.

·         Rams Hoodies--We have a few Rams Hoodie sweatshirts for $20 (sizes available are Youth small and medium, and Adult small, medium, large, extra-large, and extra-extra large ($25). Contact Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com  or send a note with payment to the school office.

November 26 - November 30, 2012

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

November 26 - November 30, 2012 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, November 26--SCHOOL CLOSED FOR BISHOP'S DAY

·         Tuesday, November 27--Ravioli, roll, spinach, applesauce, milk

·         Wednesday, November 28--Cheese quesadilla, black beans, pineapple, salad, milk

·         Thursday, November 29--Hamburger & bun, French fries, fruit, pickles, onions, cheese, milk

·         Friday, November 30--Tomato soup, tuna salad sandwich, crackers, fruit, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, THANKS BE TO GOD." From For the Fruit of All Creation, F. Pratt Green

Our virtue for the month of November is "Gratitude." Gratitude is the virtue that leads us to take note of the gifts that we receive each day, value the generosity of the giver, respond to these gifts, take advantage of them, develop them, and place them at the service of others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Monday, November 26--SCHOOL CLOSED FOR BISHOP'S DAY

·         Tuesday, November 27--7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Silverdale, at Silverdale

·         Tuesday, November 27--5/6 Soccer, 5:45, v. Silverdale, at Silverdale

·         Wednesday, November 28--School Committee meeting, 6:00, school library

·         Thursday, November 29--Breakfast with Santa reservation forms due to school office

·         Thursday, November 29--7/8 Soccer, 4:15, v. BCA, at Belvoir Christian Academy

·         Saturday, December 1--Breakfast with Santa, Gym

·         Saturday, December 1--Book Fair, School Library, during Breakfast with Santa

·         Monday, December 3--Last day for 5^th-8^th graders to sign up for basketball--more info. In Sports News

STUDENT NEWS: Student Recognition, Lifetouch, Breakfast with Santa

·         Student Recognition--Congratulation to A.J. Carreon, 7^th grader at OLPH, for making 4^th chair alto saxophone, seventh grade band, in Lower Southeast Tennessee Junior Clinic Band. This is an awesome accomplishment, as there were 20 seventh grade students from our area who tried out for this position. Good job, A.J.!

·         Lifetouch--Lifetouch Studio sent the following information: Time is running out...Order your school portraits today. Your child was photographed on 09/17/2012 and we don't want you to miss this important milestone in your child's life. Call 1-800-566-0783 and provide your Picture Day ID OS012024YP to order. Don't miss this opportunity for a professional quality image. Your child's school portrait captures this moment for you to cherish for years to come.

·         Breakfast with Santa--Saturday, December 1, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., in the school gym. Admission is $5 per person (children age 2 and under are free with a maximum of $20 per family), and includes continental breakfast, crafts, games, cookie walk, surprise guests (bring your cameras), and one Professional Portrait with Santa by Images Photography (with the opportunity to buy more if you'd like). New this Year: Holiday Store for children; items priced from $1 to $3 will allow children to purchase gifts by themselves! (Purchases not included in $5 admission). Additional reservation forms are available in the school office--reservations due by Thursday, November 29; tickets will be sent home with students by Friday, November 30 (unless you indicate otherwise).

·         Makers Club--A message from Glenn Gass:  Makers' Club Lego will have two groups of young people for December. The age group is Kindergarten through 2^nd, but we will welcome older students wishing to help supervise the building. Group 1 will meet on Mondays (Dec. 3, 10, 17) and Group 2 on Tuesdays (Dec. 4, 11, 18) from 3:15 until 5:00. We will be meeting in the kindergarten.  Students in the First and Second Grade will meet in the gym after dismissal and walk over with me.  Everyone will need to be picked up by 5:30.  There is a limit of six for each group--total of 12 students. Registration opened Monday, November 12 and closes when all twelve spots are taken.  Please register early and online to ensure a space for your child (ren). Even if you have told me that you want your child (ren) to participate, you will still need to register and pay online. No checks in envelopes on the last day for registration, PLEASE!  Our model will be on display in the Kindergarten entry way (coat area) and in Holy Family Hall during the holidays. This is NOT a beginner level Lego project.  Young people will not get to take anything home.  For more Information and to sign up go to: http://olphmakersclub.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html . 

SCHOOL NEWS: Scrip, Book Fair

·         Scrip--There are only four remaining order dates for Scrip between now and Christmas break--November 27^th, and December 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th. Payments are due to the school office or to Presto Pay by 9:00 A.M. on those days. If you need help placing orders online contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481, or Marina Delaney at delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632.

·         Book Fair--Please note this correction to the calendar regarding the OLPH School Book Fair: The Book Fair will be open on Saturday, December 1, during Breakfast with Santa, and Monday, December 3 through Thursday, December 6. 

SPORTS NEWS: Cross Country update, Booster Club news, Basketball sign-up

·         Cross Country update--Congratulations to the OLPH Cross Country team for a very successful season.  The following runners were medalists in our ISC (Independent School Conference):  Andrew Phillips- 3^rd place in the 3^rd grade boys, Morgan Hicks-5^th place in the 4^th grade girls, Rachel Anne Scalla-3^rd place in the 5^th grade girls, and Hannah Ingle-2^nd place in the 6^th grade girls. Coach Stovall and Coach Ingle are very proud of all the runners and can't wait for next year!

·         Booster Club news--Booster Club passes were sent home with students. The passes are given to Booster Club members to gain free admission to all OLPH School sports team home games.  Also, we have a few Rams Hoodie sweatshirts for $20 (sizes available are Youth small, medium and large, and Adult small, medium, large, extra-large, and extra-extra large ($25). Contact Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com  or send a note with payment to the school office.

·         Basketball sign-ups--Basketball season is just around the corner. OLPH School has four basketball teams--5/6 grade girls, 5/6 grade boys, 7/8 grade girls, and 7/8 grade boys. The deadline for signing up is Monday, December 3^rd. If teams are full by this date, no late sign-ups will be accepted. Coach Close has passed out sign-up forms to interested 5^th-8^th graders.  Forms are also available in the school office as well as on our website, www.myolph.com under "Athletics." Coaches are needed; please contact Athletic Director Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net if you are interested.

November 19 - 23, 2012

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

November 19 - November 23, 2012 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, November 19--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk

·         Tuesday, November 20--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·         Wed., Nov. 21 through Mon., Nov. 26--SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK AND BISHOP'S DAY

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.  "And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth; who fosters people's growth from their mother's womb, and fashions them according to his will!  May he grant you the joy of heart and may peace abide among you; May his goodness toward us endure in Israel to deliver us in our days."-- Sirach 50:22-24

Our virtue for the month of November is "Gratitude." Gratitude is the virtue that leads us to take note of the gifts that we receive each day, value the generosity of the giver, respond to these gifts, take advantage of them, develop them, and place them at the service of others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, November 17--Middle school dance (6^th, 7^th, 8^th)--more info. in Student News

·         Sunday, November 18--Thanksgiving food baskets assembled in PLC, 2:00

·         Monday, November 19--5/6 Soccer, 4:00, v. Boyd, at OLPH

·         Tuesday, November 20--All school Thanksgiving Mass, 8:15--full day of school

·         Wed., Nov. 21 through Mon., Nov. 26-SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK AND BISHOP'S DAY

STUDENT NEWS: Lifetouch portraits, Middle School Dance, Makers Club

·         Lifetouch portraits--If you ordered portraits from the September 17^th "Lifetouch picture day," they have been sent home with the students through their homeroom teachers. Orders from the October 30^th retake are due to the school office by Monday, November 19. You may also order online with Lifetouch.

·         Middle School dance--There will be a "Black and White" theme dance for the middle school students (grades 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th) on Saturday, November 17^th from 7:30 to 10:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall off Sylvan Street. Admission is $5 per student. Light snacks will be served. Dress: black and white clothing.

·         Makers Club--A message from Glenn Gass:  Makers' Club Lego will have two groups of young people for December. The age group is Kindergarten through 2^nd, but we will welcome older students wishing to help supervise the building. Group 1 will meet on Mondays (Dec. 3, 10, 17) and Group 2 on Tuesdays (Dec. 4, 11, 18) from 3:15 until 5:00. We will be meeting in the kindergarten.  Students in the First and Second Grade will meet in the gym after dismissal and walk over with me.  Everyone will need to be picked up by 5:30.  There is a limit of six for each group--total of 12 students. Registration opened Monday, November 12 and closes when all twelve spots are taken.  Please register early and online to ensure a space for your child (ren). Even if you have told me that you want your child (ren) to participate, you will still need to register and pay online. No checks in envelopes on the last day for registration, PLEASE!  Our model will be on display in the Kindergarten entry way (coat area) and in Holy Family Hall during the holidays. This is NOT a beginner level Lego project.  Young people will not get to take anything home.  For more Information and to sign up go to: http://olphmakersclub.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html . 

SCHOOL NEWS: Speed bump, Scrip, Thanksgiving Food Drive/Baskets, Ram Run update, 

CAG meeting, Book Fair

·         Speed bump--Please note the addition of the SPEED BUMP in the parking lot directly in front of the archway between the church and school. The speed bump was installed to help ensure the safety of our students and parishioners.

·         Scrip--There are only four remaining order dates for Scrip between now and Christmas break--November 27^th, and December 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th. Payments are due to the school office or to Presto Pay by 9:00 A.M. on those days. If you need help placing orders online contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481, or Marina Delaney at delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632.

·         Thanksgiving Food Drive/Baskets--OLPH School and Parish is helping Catholic Charities with their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are collecting for 250 families this year. The food baskets will be assembled on Sunday, November 18^th, at 2:00 P.M. in the OLPH Parish Life Center (PLC). If your family would like to help assemble the food baskets please contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 423-622-1481. Thank you for helping us help others.

·         Ram Run update--This year's Ram Run made over $10,000!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event successful.

·         CAG meeting--The CAG meeting scheduled for Monday, November 26 has been cancelled.

·         Book Fair--Please note this correction to the calendar regarding the OLPH School Book Fair: The Book Fair will be open on Saturday, December 1, during Breakfast with Santa, and Monday, December 3 through Thursday, December 6. 

SPORTS NEWS: Booster Club news, Basketball sign-up, Football news

·         Booster Club news--Booster Club passes have arrived and are available in the school office. The passes are given to Booster Club members to gain free admission to all OLPH School sports team home games.  If you would like your family pass sent home with your student, please contact Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com . We have a few Rams Hoodie sweatshirts for $20 (sizes available are Youth small and medium, and Adult small, medium, large, extra-large, and extra extra large ($25). Contact Hannah Jones at the above email address or send a note with payment to the school office.

·         Basketball sign-ups--Basketball season is just around the corner. OLPH School has four basketball teams--5/6 grade girls, 5/6 grade boys, 7/8 grade girls, and 7/8 grade boys. The deadline for signing up is Monday, December 3^rd. If teams are full by this date, no late sign-ups will be accepted. Coach Close has passed out sign-up forms to interested 5^th-8^th graders.  Forms are also available in the school office as well as on our website, www.myolph.com under "Athletics." Coaches are needed; please contact Athletic Director Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net if you are interested.

·         Basketball news for 5/6 boys team--Chris Grannan will be coaching the 5/6 grade boys team. The first two practices for all 5/6 grade boys will be on Wednesday, November 28^th from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., and Thursday, November 29^th, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. More information about the season will be provided at practice. Please contact Chris Grannan at cgrannan@emjcorp.com with any questions. 

o   Mr. Grannan is putting together a boys' basketball team for OLPH 4^th graders that will play a recreation league schedule. All 4^th grade boys are invited to a practice on Wednesday, November 28^th from 4:00 to 5:30. More information about the team will be provided at this practice. Please contact Mr. Grannan at the above email with any questions and/or to let him know that you are interested in playing.

·         Football news-- Congratulations to the U10 Rams "Y" team on their impressive Super Bowl victory. The Rams (17 of the 18 players are OLPH students) defeated the Falcons, 25-0. The team will be recognized on the field at half-time of the UTC football game this Saturday. Great job!

·         Football (alum) news--Several recent OLPH grads/football players made a significant impact on Notre Dame High School's Playoff football team. Freshmen Alex Darras (led the Irish in scoring and passing yards), Ricky Ballard (led the Irish in rushing yards and rushing TD's), and Tyler Enos (was the team's second leading tackler), helped lead an impressive Irish football team.