Summer Break, 2013--Number One

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SUMMER BREAK, 2013--NUMBER ONE www.myolph.com

                             

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS FOR SUMMER, 2013

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

JULY 1 - 14: CLOSED

JULY 17 AND JULY 24: Open from 9:00 to 2:00

JULY 29 - AUGUST 2: Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 3:00

STUDENT NEWS: Student Recognition, Honor Roll, Summer Camps, 

Summer Reading/Supply Lists

·         Student Recognition--Will Bordash (rising 8^th grader at OLPH) recently attended the Regional Hershey Track and Field meet. He won the 8010 meter run with a time of 2:27. He also won the mile with a time of 5:27. Good job!!

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

o   5^th Grade Principal's List--Dilon Farmer, Bernard Lisy, Helen Mills, Anna Qualey, Jason Oliver, and Rachel-Anne Scalla

o   5^th Grade First Honors--Saylor Brown, Sloane Burgess, Tyler Corscadden, Catherine Figueroa, Jane Anne Haywood, Valentina Rosellini, Kathleen Hillman, Alexa Kruszewski, and Bradley Summitt

o   5^th Grade Second Honors--Cole LeSar, Annette Lopez, Brenna Scott, Ryan Signiski, Emily Yemm, and Cara Smith

o   5^th Grade Honorable Mention--Mirelly Acosta, Gavin Crane, Sandra Flores, Michael Howard, Isabella Lewis, Will Marsh, Pierce Mitchell, Donovan Welborn, and Keagan Creel

o   6^th Grade Principal's List--Greta Lundquist, Ivy Nguyen, Gretchen Eckler, and Connor Riley

o   6^th Grade First Honors--Hannah Ingle, Julia Raabe, Bethany Bolus, Kimmie Nguyen

o   6^th Grade Second Honors--Curtis Dearing, Grace Hatala, Hagan Menham, Holli Covey

o   6^th Grade Honorable Mention--Nathalie Lopez, Emily McPeak, Mackenzie Ramey, Megan Bordash, James Schumacher, Brendan Yemm

o   7^th Grade Principal's List--Adams Robinson, Kyla Mitchell, Renee Hutton, Emily Roach, and Mackenzie Tapley

o   7^th Grade First Honors--Luke Eckler, Jessica Bird

o   7^th Grade Second Honors--Savannah Tucker, Bentley Burgess, Liz Labbe, Kersten Hicks, Grant Speer, Nolan Corbitt, Fatima Huergo-Trevino,  and A.J. Carreon

o   7^th Grade Honorable Mention--Evan Tapley, Will Bordash, Lauren Teal, Sam Stovall

o   8^th Grade Principal's List--Kelsey Barta, Margaret Coles, Meghan Greene, Andrew Lisy, Ema San Miguel, James West, Lauren Collins, Lilly Allbright

o   8^th Grade First Honors--Louis deBenoist, Sawyer Champlin

o   8^th Grade Second Honors--Madison Kosky, Macy Dearing, Kaia Barter-Kloss, Logan McCallie, Madison Ramey, and Tayler Wightman

o   8^th Grade Honorable Mention--Shaelyn Corte, Keely Kutil, Moranda Pierce, Gabby Gearinger, Anna Kwak

·         Summer Camps--OLPH School is offering several summer camps involving math/geometry/algebra, crafts, college application prep., music theatre, and football. Sign-up information is on ParentsWeb.

·         Summer Reading/Supply Lists--The summer reading lists and school supply lists will soon be posted on our website, www.myolph.com under the heading "Summer 2013."

SCHOOL NEWS: Field Day, Calendar Change, CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet, Ram Run

·         Field Day--A special "Thank you" to all of the volunteers who helped with Field Day, and a big "Thank you" to the Knights of Columbus for their help with the cookout.

·         Calendar Change--Please note this very important change to next school year's calendar:

o   New date: Monday, April 21--Bishop's Day -- (originally scheduled for Feb. 18).

o   An updated calendar is at the end of this Fanfare

·         CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet--The St. Cecilia's Closet Summer Uniform Sale will be held in the main school building Saturday, June 22 after the 5:30 P.M. Mass, and Sunday, June 23 after the 10:00 A.M. and Noon Masses.

·         Ram Run--SAVE THE DATE! This year's Ram Run will be Saturday, October 19, the opening day of the Chattanooga Market's Oktoberfest celebration. If you are interested in helping out with one of OLPH School's largest fundraisers (think PIP hours!) please contact Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com or 423-463-1780.

SPORTS NEWS:  Coaches Needed, OLPH Football Camp, Volleyball Camp

·         Coaches needed--We are planning ahead for next school year and need coaches for the following sports:

o   5^th Grade Girls Basketball

o   JV Boys Basketball

o   Baseball (6^th-8^th)

o   Softball (6^th-8^th)

o   If you are interested in coaching any of these sports please contact Coach Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net .An early student sign-up for the 2013-2014 school year of athletics will take place during registration in August. This will help identify the level of interest in each sport. The final registrations will take place before each sport begins its season.

·         OLPH Football Camp--The OLPH Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 10-14, 9:00 A.M. until Noon. Camp cost is $75 and includes camp T-shirt and daily snack. The Clinic will provide top flight football instruction with an emphasis on fundamentals. The camp is open to all rising 2^nd - 8^th graders. Registration forms can be returned to the school office. Contact Coach Bill Dearing at 423-238-2000.

·         Volleyball Camp--MTSU is holding a volleyball camp at Notre Dame High School for middle school (6^th-8^th) and high school JV players. Registration deadline is Friday, June 14! The camp will be held July 18-20. For more information please contact NDHS VB Coach at 423-292-9198 or hackettj@gmail.com .

OLPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

Updated May 17, 2013

• Monday, August 5 – In-service day for faculty and staff
• Tuesday, August 6 – Registration Day / In-service for faculty and staff
• Wednesday, August 7 – In-service day for faculty and staff
• Thursday, August 8 -  First day of school for students (full day)
• Monday, September 2 – School closed for Labor Day
• Friday, September 13 – Diocesan Celebration - dismissal at 11:30 for students and staff
• Friday, October 11 – Diocesan In-service –no school for students
• Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 – School closed for Fall Break
• Friday, November 15 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
• Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 - School closed for Thanksgiving Break
• December, Friday 20 - Dismissal at 11:30 - begin Christmas Break
• Monday, January 6, 2014 - In-service day for faculty and staff
• Tuesday, January 7 – In-service for faculty and staff
• Wednesday, January 8 – Students return to school (full day)
• Monday, January 20 – School closed for MLK Day
• Monday, February 17 – School closed for President’s Day
• Friday, March 14 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
• Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 –School closed for Easter Break (this is the week before Easter Sunday)
• Monday, April 21 -- School closed for Bishop's Day
• Friday, May 23 – Last day of school for students – dismissal at 11:30
• Monday, May 26 - School closed for Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 27 – In-service day for all faculty and staff
• Wednesday, May 28 – In-service day for all faculty and staff

May 20-May 24, 2013

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

May 20 - May 24, 2013 www.myolph.com

                             

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LUNCH MENU

·         Monday, May 20--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk

·         Tuesday, May 21--Quesadilla, black beans, pineapple, salad, milk

·         Wednesday, May 22--Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, pears, milk

·         Thursday, May 23--Field Day cookout

·         Friday, May 24--11:30 dismissal--no lunch--no After Care--BEGIN SUMMER BREAK!!!!!

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Blessed are they who hope in the Lord." Psalm 1

Our virtue for the month of May is "Charity." Charity is the virtue that gives meaning to all other virtues. It is the virtue that leads us to love others without exception as we love ourselves, always seeking what is good in thought, attitude, word, and action, and serving others.

**Please note a calendar change in the School News section**

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Monday, May --Field Day cookout/concession order forms and money due to homeroom teacher

·         Monday, May 20--Booster Club election for officers, 6:00, School Library

·         Tuesday, May 21--CAG meeting, 6:00, OLPH Conference Room--new date and location

·         Wednesday, May 22--7^th Grade Growing in Grace Mass, 8:15 A.M.

·         Thursday, May 23--All school Mass, 8:15 A.M.

·         Thursday, May 23--Field Day--more info. in School News

·         Friday, May 24--All school Mass, 8:15--Academic Awards for 5^th-7^th, gym, after Mass

·         Friday, May 24--11:30 dismissal--no lunch, no After School Care--BEGIN SUMMER BREAK!!!

STUDENT NEWS: B.V.M. Award winners, Duke TIP, Summer Camps, Yearbook, 

NDHS Placement Tests

·         B.V.M. Awards--On September 2, 1937, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School became a reality due to the hard work of the Sisters of Charity. The Blessed Virgin Mary Award (B.V.M.) was established in 2004 in honor of this community of Sisters. Students who exemplify the mission and core values of the Sisters of Charity (showing faithfulness and love to God, to those of the school, and to those in the community) are chosen to receive this award. The Sisters will receive a list of the names and a picture of those receiving the award this year. It is always difficult to choose one student; therefore, if a student is chosen one year, he/she cannot be chosen again for another year. The following students received the B.V.M. Award this year:

o   Kindergarten--Sarah Beggs

o   First Grade--Will Menham

o   Second Grade--Denise Palacios

o   Third Grade--Madison Thorp

o   Fourth Grade--Cal Price

o   Fifth Grade--Cole LeSar

o   Sixth Grade--Julia Raabe

o   Seventh Grade--Emily Roach

o   Eighth Grade--Alexis Harris

·         Duke TIP--Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Duke University Talent Identification Program: Bentley Burgess, Nolan Corbitt, Kersten Hicks, and Renee Hutton. Both Bentley and Nolan qualified for State Recognition. Good job, we are proud of you!!

·         Summer Camps--OLPH School is offering several summer camps involving math/geometry/algebra, crafts, college application prep., music theatre, and football. Fliers are available through the school office.

·         Yearbook--It's time to preorder your 2012-2013 yearbook! From now until May 22^nd the cost of a yearbook is $30; after May 22^nd the cost is $35. There are a limited number of yearbooks being printed so be sure to order yours now! Order forms are to be returned to Mrs. Carleen Evans, 5^th grade teacher, with checks made payable to OLPH. An order form may be downloaded from your ParentsWeb account under the "Resource Document" heading.

·         NDHS Placement Tests--Notre Dame High School is holding the required Math Placement exams for incoming freshmen at NDHS Monday, May 20, Tuesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 23. Optional foreign language placement exams will also be given. Contact Elizabeth Wheeler, Director of Admissions, 423-624-4618, ext. 1004, or email wheelere@myndhs.com .

SCHOOL NEWS: Field Day, Calendar Change, CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet, Ram Run

·         Field Day--At the end of each school year the students in grades 1^st through 7^th participate in Field Day. There are many fun activities, including Obstacle Course, Basketball Hot Shot, Soccer Kick, 50 Yard Dash, to name just a few of the  16 events.

o   If you would like to earn PIP hours by volunteering to help with these events you may register on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/k3NbYS , enter your email address and choose your spots. You may also contact Coach Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net .

o   Mrs. Monica Mohler will have her Gyro-X-treme ride--this fun amusement ride was designed to train astronauts to feel zero gravity. It is safe for kids of all ages.  The cost is $5.00 per person (this is an option--it is a fundraiser for the upcoming 8^th graders).

o   Hot dogs and hamburgers will be grilled by Booster Club and Knights of Columbus members. Food must be ordered by Monday, May 20, along with payment--please send exact change or a check made out to OLPH Booster Club).  Extra order forms are available on ParentsWeb and in the school office.

o   The concession stand in the gym will be open. Tickets are to be pre-ordered (on the same form as the hot dogs and hamburgers), and returned to homeroom teachers by Monday, May 20--please send exact change or a check made payable to OLPH Booster Club. On Field Day (Thursday, May 23), the students will be given their pre-paid tickets to use in the concession stand.

o   Field Day attire--students in grades 1^st and 2^nd are to wear shorts, tennis shoes, and an OLPH t-shirt (e.g. Ram Run, intramural basketball, etc.); 3^rd  through 7^th graders are to wear their PE uniforms and tennis shoes.

·         Calendar Change--Please note this very important change to next school year's calendar:

o   New date: Monday, April 21--Bishop's Day -- (originally scheduled for Feb. 18).

o   An updated calendar is at the end of this Fanfare

·         CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet--The St. Cecilia's Closet Summer Uniform Sale will be held in the main school building Saturday, June 22 after the 5:30 P.M. Mass, and Sunday, June 23 after the 10:00 A.M. and Noon Masses. Creative Arts Guild (CAG) is selling OLPH car magnets ($5) and blue OLPH cinch bags ($8). They are available in the Development Office--see Mrs. Cissy West. St. Cecilia's Closet has plenty of spring clothing. St. Cecilia's Closet is open during school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30.

·         Ram Run--SAVE THE DATE! This year's Ram Run will be Saturday, October 19, the opening day of the Chattanooga Market's Oktoberfest celebration. If you are interested in helping out with one of OLPH School's largest fundraisers (think PIP hours!) please contact Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com or 423-463-1780.

SPORTS NEWS:  Coaches Needed, Tennis News, Track News, OLPH Football Camp, 

Booster Club

·         Coaches needed--We are planning ahead for next school year and need coaches for the following sports:

o   5^th Grade Girls Basketball

o   JV Boys Basketball

o   Baseball (6^th-8^th)

o   Softball (6^th-8^th)

o   If you are interested in coaching any of these sports please contact Coach Todd Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net .An early student sign-up for the 2013-2014 school year of athletics will take place during registration in August. This will help identify the level of interest in each sport. The final registrations will take place before each sport begins its season.

·         Tennis News-- In tournament play last week, the OLPH Boys Varsity Tennis team lost to Christian Heritage, 2 - 5, but they did a great job. Bernard Lisy finished the season undefeated and Andrew Lisy was named to the ISC All-Conference team! The coaches would like to thank everyone for a great season, and invite upcoming 5^th through 8^th graders to join them next year. Go Rams!!

·         Track News--The Elementary Track team has completed their season. This was the first year for this team at OLPH which was made up of 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade boys and girls. Meets were held on Mondays and were attended by seven other schools from the ISC Conference. Each of our runners learned a lot about running the sport of track and a fun time was had by all.

·         OLPH Football Camp--The OLPH Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 10-14, 9:00 A.M. until Noon. Camp cost is $75 and includes camp T-shirt and daily snack. The Clinic will provide top flight football instruction with an emphasis on fundamentals. The camp is open to all rising 2^nd - 8^th graders. Registration forms can be returned to the school office.

·         Booster Club Nominations--The OLPH Sports Booster Club will hold elections for next year's Executive Committee on Monday, May 20 at 6:00 P.M. in the school library. All Booster Club members are encouraged to attend. Contact Coach Todd Close at tclose1717@bellshouth.net if you have any questions.

OLPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR--

updated May 17, 2013

• Monday, August 5 – In-service day for faculty and staff
• Tuesday, August 6 – Registration Day / In-service for faculty and staff
• Wednesday, August 7 – In-service day for faculty and staff
• Thursday, August 8 -  First day of school for students (full day)
• Monday, September 2 – School closed for Labor Day
• Friday, September 13 – Diocesan Celebration - dismissal at 11:30 for students and staff
• Friday, October 11 – Diocesan In-service –no school for students
• Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 – School closed for Fall Break
• Friday, November 15 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
• Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 - School closed for Thanksgiving Break
• December, Friday 20 - Dismissal at 11:30 - begin Christmas Break
• Monday, January 6, 2014 - In-service day for faculty and staff
• Tuesday, January 7 – In-service for faculty and staff
• Wednesday, January 8 – Students return to school (full day)
• Monday, January 20 – School closed for MLK Day
• Monday, February 17 – School closed for President’s Day
• Friday, March 14 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
• Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 –School closed for Easter Break (this is the week before Easter Sunday)
• Monday, April 21 -- School closed for Bishop's Day
• Friday, May 23 – Last day of school for students – dismissal at 11:30
• Monday, May 26 - School closed for Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 27 – In-service day for all faculty and staff
• Wednesday, May 28 – In-service day for all faculty and staff

OLPH School Frday Fanfare for Week May 13 - May 17, 2013

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

May 13 - May 17, 2013 www.myolph.com

                             

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LUNCH MENU

·         Monday, May 13--Chili with beans, baked potato, broccoli, mixed fruit, roll, milk

·         Tuesday, May 14--Spaghetti, roll, salad, apple sauce, milk

·         Wednesday, May 15--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·         Thursday, May 16--Hamburger & bun, beans, fruit, pickles-onions, cheese

·         Friday, May  17--Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, carrot sticks, oranges, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. The Lord has established his throne in heaven.

Our virtue for the month of May is "Charity." Charity is the virtue that gives meaning to all other virtues. It is the virtue that leads us to love others without exception as we love ourselves, always seeking what is good in thought, attitude, word, and action, and serving others.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, May 11--Middle School dance, 7:30 to 10:00--more info. in Student News

·         Wednesday, May 15--$1 out of uniform for teacher perks

·         Wednesday, May 15--8^th Grade Class Night, 6:30 P.M., PLC

·         Thursday, May 16--8^th Grade Celebration Mass ("graduation"), 6:30 P.M., OLPH Church

·         Friday, May 17--May Crowning after 8:15 A.M. Mass

·         Friday, May 17--Pre-K Celebration Luncheon

·         Friday, May 17--Kindergarten Celebration, 7:00, gym

STUDENT NEWS: Summer Camps, Dance, Yearbook

·         Summer Camps--OLPH School is offering several summer camps involving math/geometry/algebra, crafts, college application prep., music theatre, and football. Brochures are available through the school office.

·         Middle School Dance-There will be an OLPH/St. Jude Middle School dance Saturday, May 11, from 7:30 to 10:00 at the Knights of Columbus Hall off Sylvan Street. Admission will be $5 and frozen drinks will be sold for $1.00. Light snacks will be served. Questions or financial concerns can be addressed to Jonette Dearing at 423-313-3546.

·         Yearbook--It's time to preorder your 2012-2013 yearbook! From now until May 22^nd the cost of a yearbook is $30; after May 22^nd the cost is $35. There are a limited number of yearbooks being printed so be sure to order yours now! Order forms are to be returned to Mrs. Carleen Evans, 5^th grade teacher, with checks made payable to OLPH. An order form may be downloaded from your ParentsWeb account under the "Resource Document" heading.

SCHOOL NEWS: CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet, Ram Run

·         CAG/St. Cecilia's Closet--The St. Cecilia's Closet Summer Uniform Sale will be held in the main school building Saturday, June 22 after the 5:30 P.M. Mass, and Sunday, June 23 after the 10:00 A.M. and Noon Masses. Creative Arts Guild (CAG) is selling OLPH car magnets ($5) and blue OLPH cinch bags ($8). They are available in the Development Office--see Mrs. Cissy West. St. Cecilia's Closet has plenty of spring clothing. St. Cecilia's Closet is open during school office hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 to 3:30.

·         Ram Run--SAVE THE DATE! This year's Ram Run will be Saturday, October 19, the opening day of the Chattanooga Market's Oktoberfest celebration. If you are interested in helping out with one of OLPH School's largest fundraisers (think PIP hours!) please contact Dawn McAbee at dvscavett@yahoo.com or 423-463-1780.

·         Service Recognition--We would like to recognize and thank those 7^th and 8^th grade students who represented our school at Camp Adahi, from, last Friday to Sunday at the Cranial Facial Camp.  They cheerfully endured cold temperatures and endless rain to assist children at the camp with crafts , games, hayrides, fishing, and numerous camp activities.  WAY TO GO!       Emily Alcantara, Lilly Allbright, Emily Burt, A.J. Carreon, Margaret Coles, Meghan Greene, Alexis Harris, Kersten Hicks, Kaia Barter-Kloss, Madison Kosky, Liz Labbe, Lonnie Richardson, Adams Robinson, Emily Roach, Natalie Snellgrove, Grant Speer, Sam Stovall, Fatima Trevino, Savannah Tucker, and Hogan Walker.        

SPORTS NEWS:  Tennis News, OLPH Football Camp, Adult Basketball

·         Tennis News-- The OLPH Rams tennis teams began tournament play on Tuesday, versus St. Jude. The girls played some very good matches but came up short of advancing to the second round. The Lady Rams had a great season--they are a young team and have a bright future! The OLPH boys won their matches against St. Jude on Tuesday--they ended up 6-1, with no doubles play. The whole team played well together and cheered each other on to get the last couple of matches. The final matches for the boys will be reported in next week's fanfare. Go Rams!!

·         OLPH Football Camp--The OLPH Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 10-14, 9:00 A.M. until Noon. Camp cost is $75 and includes camp T-shirt and daily snack. The Clinic will provide top flight football instruction with an emphasis on fundamentals. The camp is open to all rising 2^nd - 8^th graders. Registration forms can be returned to the school office.

·         Adult Basketball Open Gym--There will be an open gym for adults every Monday night from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. This is an opportunity to come out and play a little recreational pick-up basketball with fellow OLPH parents. For more information contact Ted Hackett at hackettj@gmail.com.

·         Spring Football-- Spring Football begins this Sunday.  We will meet to hand out pads Sunday evening at 7pm.  All boys entering 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade interested in playing please come by this Sunday evening.

·         Booster Club--Booster club is accepting nominations for executive committee members.  Nominations should be sent to: tclose1717@bellsouth.net.  The election will be held May 20^th at 6:00 p.m. in the school library.  All Booster Club members are invited.