10/17/2013

OLPH Friday Fanfare Fall Break and Week Ending 11/1/2013


 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
October 28 - November 1, 2013 www.myolph.com
                             
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

FALL BREAK ---- OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 25, 2013

LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, Oct. 28--Ham, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, pears, milk
·         Tuesday, Oct. 29--Chicken noodles, green peas, carrots, peaches, milk
·         Wednesday, Oct. 30--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·         Thursday, Oct. 31--Hamburger, tri tater, mixed fruit, pickles/tomato, milk
·         Friday, Nov. 1--Baked potato, chili w/beans, salad, yogurt, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I have waited, waited for the Lord, and he stooped toward me."-Psalm 40

Virtue for the Month of October: "Sincerity", is the virtue of being honest and genuine to others as well as one's self.

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.

Parents, we want to remind you that if your child is ill, he or she needs to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, October 19--Ram Run/Oktoberfest
·         Sunday, October 20--Oktoberfest
·         Fall Break -- October 21 - October 25
·         Saturday--October 26--Practice for Youth Mass--10:00 A.M.--Church
·         Saturday--October 26--Trunk or Treat--6:30 - 9:00 P.M.--behind Madonna Hall
·         Sunday--October 27--Youth Mass--10:00 A.M.
·         Sunday--October27--Art Show--Chattanooga Market
·         Monday, October 28--7/8 Soccer game--OLPH @ St. Jude--4:30 P.M.
·         Monday, October 28--5/6 Soccer game-- OLPH @ St. Jude--5:15 P.M.
·         Tuesday, October 29--Picture retakes by Lifetouch
·         Tuesday, October 29--7/8 Soccer game --BCA @ OLPH-4:00 P.M.
·         Tuesday, October 29--5/6 Soccer game--St. Peter @ OLPH-5:15 P.M.


       

SCHOOL NEWS: Ram Run, Oktoberfest, ChattiGras, Speech and Hearing, Scrip Sunday, and Art Show
Save the date, Saturday, October 19th for the Oktoberfest Ram Run!!!  The 5K will begin at 8 A.M., and the 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:05 A.M. in front of the First Tennessee Pavilion.  
OLPH School will staffing a bratwurst booth at the Chattanooga Market all day Saturday and Sunday; so,please find our booth and treat yourself to the BEST brat at the fest!  This is our school's biggest fundraiser, and we really hope that you will be there!!!  
ChattiGras 2014, a Chattanooga-style Mardi Gras celebration sponsored by our Catholic Schools of Chattanooga, will be held on Saturday, February 15th at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center. Save the date.  If you have an item for the Silent Auction, contact Cissy West: cwest@catholicweb.com.
Speech and Hearing screenings will be offered on November 12, 2013, at OLPH during the school day.  If you are interested; or,  your child's teacher has concerns, please take advantage of this opportunity.  It is strongly recommended that Pre-K and Kindergarten students be screened, if he or she has not been screened within the past year. The cost is $20.00.  Checks need to be payable to, The Speech and Hearing Center.  Your child's teacher has the necessary forms.
October 26 and 27 will be Scrip Sunday.  More than 20 different brands of cards will be available for purchase, including Publix, Target, Walmart and more.  Each purchase benefits OLPH School.  If you would like to place an order for specific gift cards, simply pick up an order form and envelope from the back of church or go to www.shopwithscrip.com(use school enrollment code BBEA23BF17413).      
Student Art Show at the Chattanooga Market on October 27th.  Several 6th-8th grade OLPH students will have their work on display.  Several Chattanooga schools will be participating so come support OLPH and view these masterpieces.
SPORTS NEWS: Cross Country and Football


The Cross Country team has completed their season.  Congratulations to our overall place finishers:  Tristan Mroz (3rd grade) 4th place, Rachel-Anne Scalla (6th grade) 5th place, Hannah Ingle (7th grade) 3rd place and Will Bordash (8th grade) 1st place.  The Middle School runners competed in the Middle School Championship race on Saturday, October 12th.  Will Bordash with a time of 11:24.31 came in 1st place at that race.  Brendan Yemm's time of 15:10.94, Hannah Ingle's time of 15:09.33 and Rachel-Anne Scalla's time of 15:38.07 meant that all runners qualified for the State meet in Knoxville on October 19th.

The Football team gathered for Mass last Sunday in thanks for a successful season in which the team achieved a winning record and suffered no serious injuries.  The team wishes to thank the many parent volunteers and the outstanding cheerleaders.  Special thanks to Mike Eberle who has "adopted" the football field.  The grass and condition of the field never looked so good.  The players are to return all uniforms (washed), equipment bags and equipment to the multi-purpose room.  In other football news, the U10 Rams continue to roll in the Scenic City league and are now 7-0.  The Playoffs begin October 26th.  The 3rd and 4th grade Rams completed an undefeated season 11-0 and are set to play in the Middle Valley Super Bowl on November 9th.  Details are available at www.olphfootball.com.  Go Rams!






10/10/2013

OLPH Friday Fanfare for October 18, 2013


OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
October 14 - October 18, 2013 www.myolph.com
                             
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, Oct. 14--Hot dog, baked beans, cole slaw, fruit, milk
·         Tuesday, Oct. 15--Ravioli, green beans, salad, applesauce, milk
·         Wednesday, Oct. 16--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, milk
·         Thursday, Oct. 17--Hamburger, tri tater, fruit, pickles/tomato, milk
·         Friday, Oct. 18--11:30 A.M. dismissal--no lunch

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I have waited, waited for the Lord, and he stooped toward me."-Psalm 40

Virtue for the Month of October: "Sincerity", is the virtue of being honest and genuine to others as well as one's self.

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.

The Parish Stewardship Appeal Weekend will be held the weekend of October 12-13.  The letter and forms were mailed to all registered parishioners last week.  They will be collected at Mass the weekend of October 12-13 or they can be mailed in to the parish office.  If you did not receive a letter and form they will be available at Mass.

Parents we want to remind you, that if your child is ill he or she needs to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, October 12--Middle School Dance--Knights of Columbus Hall #610
·         Monday, October 14--VIRTUS Training--6:00-9:00 P.M.-PLC
·         Monday, October 14--Booster Club Meeting--5:30 P.M.-School Library
·         Wednesday, October 16--$1 out of uniform for teacher perks
·         Wednesday, October 16--Parent teacher conferences 3:00-7:00--report cards given out
·         Thursday, October 17--Soccer game 7/8 vs. Berean @ Old Hixson Middle School--4:30 P.M.
·         Thursday, October 17--Daisy and Brownie Halloween Party--3:30 P.M.- PLC
·         Friday, October 18--11:30 A.M. Dismissal--no lunch or aftercare
·         Friday, October 18--Living Rosary--10:00 A.M.--Gym--(pink shirts allowed)
·         Friday, October 18--Academic Awards for 5th-8th--Gym

       

SCHOOL NEWS: Ram Run, Oktoberfest, ChattiGras, Speech and Hearing, Middle School Dance, Virtus Training, Trunk or Treat, Technology Committee, Ram Hoodie Sale, Living Rosary and Report Cards
Save the date, Saturday, October 19th for the Oktoberfest Ram Run!!!  The 5K will begin at 8 A.M and the 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:05 A.M. in front of the First Tennessee Pavilion.   If you want to check out the course or register online, you can do that NOW by going to www.oktoberfestramrun.com
OLPH School will also be staffing a bratwurst booth at the Chattanooga Market all day Saturday and Sunday, so please find our booth and treat yourself to the BEST brat at the fest!  This is our school's biggest fundraiser, and we really hope that you will be there!!!  If you have any questions, need more information or can volunteer to help at the Brat Booth, go to http://vols.pt/aCAhLK or contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 622-1481. While we would much prefer that you join us that day, you may also help out by donating Coke products. There is a place to sign up on the same VolunteerSpot event on Monday of the same week.
If you want to sign up to volunteer at the Ram Run go to http://vols.pt/XBSGAm or contact Marina Delaney at  delaneymarina@hotmail.com or  423-827-2632  or Karen Smith at  klosmith33@gmail.com  or 710-6736.  Ram Run posters are now available!  If you are able to display one at your office or place of business, please pick one up from Cissy West in the development office.  Let's get the word out.
ChattiGras 2014, a Chattanooga-style Mardi Gras celebration sponsored by our Catholic Schools of Chattanooga, will be held on Saturday, February 15th at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center.  Please save the date.  If you have an item for the Silent Auction, please contact Cissy West: cwest@catholicweb.com.
Speech and Hearing screenings will be offered on November 12, 2013 at OLPH during the school day.  If you are interested; or your child's teacher has concerns, please take advantage of this opportunity.  It is strongly recommended that Pre-K and Kindergarten students be screened, if he or she has not been screened within the past year. The cost is $20.00.  Checks need to be payable to, The Speech and Hearing Center.  Your child's teacher has the necessary forms.
OLPH Middle School Dance-Current middle school students (6th, 7th and 8th grade) of OLPH and St. Jude are invited to a Halloween themed dance on Saturday, October 12th from 7-10 P.M. Dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall Council #610, 313 Sylvan St. Chattanooga, TN 37405.  Entry fee of $10 entitles you to dancing to hit music by DJ April Eberly, beverages, snacks and a chance to win an iTunes gift card.  Come dressed in a costume for a chance to will another iTunes gift card.  (Costumes must be school appropriate with zero tolerance for short shorts and dangerous accessories.  Girls should wear shorts or leggings under dress costumes.) Don't miss all the fun.  For the safety of the students, parents or guardians must drop off and pick up their students at the door.  No students from other schools will be admitted to the dance.  For more information, contact Tina Labbe at (423)702-1744.
There is a VIRTUS training session scheduled for Monday, October 14th 6:00-9:00 P.M. in the PLC. Register on line at: www.virtus.org.  Click on the Diocese of Knoxville for all needed information.
October 26th is Trunk or Treat, 6:30-9:00 P.M.  We need volunteers to decorate your cars and hand out candy and goodies or help volunteer to set up.  Please contact Jennifer Flowers at 504-4841 or jenniferflowers867@yahoo.com.  We are asking families to donate (1) bag of candy and (1) pumpkin, any size, non-perfects are fine.  We will be collecting these at morning drop off and afternoon pick up on October 16th.  You can also take your donations to the conference room.
The Technology committee would like to send an open invitation for parent, student and teacher volunteers to be a part of our review, study and recommendations for upgrading the technology available to our students at OLPH.  Anyone interested please send an email and contact details to; cchamplin2000@yahoo.com.  Our first meeting will be after fall break.
OLPH Navy Ram Hoodie Sale -The 8th grade class are taking orders for OLPH Navy Ram Hoodies.   The net proceeds will benefit their trip to Washington, DC.  The cost of the hoodies is $18 for youth sizes and $20 for adult sizes. Orders will be collected from Monday, October 7th thru Thursday, October 17th.  These will the delivered to the classroom when we return from Fall Break.  No additional hoodies will be bought and sold after the cut-off date so order yours today.  This is an 8Th grade fundraiser.
October is Breast Cancer awareness month as well as the month of the rosary.  On October 18th, at 10 A.M. we will have the Living Rosary assembly in the gym.  Our 8th grade class has been selling pink bandana bracelets within the school during the second week of October to raise funds for the Mary Ellen Locher Foundation.  A representative from the foundation will be here during the Living Rosary assembly to accept the check.  There is a box outside the cafeteria entrance to collect names of those who are battling or have battled cancer within our families and community.  We will place that box in the center of the Living Rosary and the prayers will be offered for those individuals.  In honor of Breast Cancer awareness month the students will be allowed to wear pink shirts with their uniform bottoms on Friday, October 18th.  If they do not wear pink they must wear their dress uniform.    
All financial accounts must be paid in full (lunch, tuition, before/aftercare library books and sports uniforms) before report cards will be given to the students.  If you have any questions, refer to pages 4 and 6 in the handbook.
SPORTS NEWS: Soccer

The soccer season has begun.  Practice is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30- 5:00 P.M.  Games will begin at the end of the month.

The first soccer game is Thursday, October 17th--7/8 grades vs. Berean @ Old Hixson Middle School.

Booster Club meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 14th, 5:30 P.M. in the school library.



10/04/2013

OLPH Friday Fanfare Week Ending 10/11/2013


 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
October 7 - October 11, 2013 www.myolph.com
                             
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, Oct. 7--Corn dog, steamed cabbage, macaroni and cheese, peaches, milk
·         Tuesday, Oct. 8--Meatloaf, white beans, turnip greens, applesauce, milk
·         Wednesday, Oct. 9--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·         Thursday, Oct. 10--Taco, black beans, salad, fruit, milk
·         Friday, Oct. 11--No school--in-service

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I have waited, waited for the Lord, and he stooped toward me."-Psalm 40

Virtue for the Month of October: "Sincerity", is the virtue of being honest and genuine to others as well as one's self.

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.

The Parish Stewardship Appeal Weekend will be held the weekend of October 12-13.  The letter and forms were mailed to all registered parishioners last week.  They will be collected at Mass the weekend of October 12-13 or they can be mailed in to the parish office.  If you did not receive a letter and form they will be available at Mass.

Parents we want to remind you, that if your child is ill he or she needs to be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·         Wednesday, October 9--Home and School Meeting--6:00 P.M.--Gym
·         Thursday, October 10--End of 1st nine weeks
·         Thursday, October 10--Daisy Scout Meeting in the PLC, 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
·         Friday, October 11--Diocesan In-Service--no school for students
·         Saturday, October 12--Middle School Dance--7:00 P.M.--Knights of Columbus Hall

       

SCHOOL NEWS: Ram Run, Oktoberfest, ChattiGras, Home and School Meeting, Garage Sale, Speech and Hearing, Middle School Dance, Virtus Training, Trunk or Treat, Technology Committee and Ram Hoodie Sale
Save the date, Saturday, October 19th for the Oktoberfest Ram Run!!!  The 5K will begin at 8 A.M and the 1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:05 A.M. in front of the First Tennessee Pavilion.   If you want to check out the course or register online, you can do that NOW by going to www.oktoberfestramrun.com.  After the races, don't forget you can stroll through the Chattanooga Market looking for special treats and handcrafted goods!
OLPH School will also be staffing a bratwurst booth at the Chattanooga Market all day Saturday and Sunday, so please find our booth and treat yourself to the BEST brat at the fest!  This is our school's biggest fundraiser, and we really hope that you will be there!!!  If you have any questions, need more information or can volunteer to help at the Brat Booth, go to http://vols.pt/aCAhLK or contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com or 622-1481. While we would much prefer that you join us that day, you may also help out by donating Coke products. There is a place to sign up on the same VolunteerSpot event on Monday of the same week.
If you want to sign up to volunteer at the Ram Run go to http://vols.pt/XBSGAm or contact Marina Delaney at  delaneymarina@hotmail.com or  423-827-2632  or Karen Smith at  klosmith33@gmail.com  or 710-6736.  Ram Run posters are now available!  If you are able to display one at your office or place of business, please pick one up from Cissy West in the development office.  Let's get the word out.
ChattiGras 2014, a Chattanooga-style Mardi Gras celebration sponsored by our Catholic Schools of Chattanooga, will be held on Saturday, February 15th at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center.  Please save the date.  If you have an item for the Silent Auction, please contact Cissy West: cwest@catholicweb.com.
Join us for the Home and School Meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00 P.M. in the gym.  Our guest speaker will be Scott Barker, the FBI Coordinator for the Knoxville Division of Crimes Against Children. He will speak on internet safety. This is an information session is for parents and other adults.  It is not recommended for children.  Children who come that evening should be taken to the cafeteria, where the 8th grade students along with adults will be entertaining and supervising them.  Pizza will be provided.
Parents, while doing your fall cleaning, please consider donating your unwanted bric-a-brac, gently used items, and no longer worn clean clothing to the 8th grade garage sale.  This year's event is Saturday, November 9th and all the proceeds will go toward the class trip to Washington.  For more information call Audrey at (706)937-2717.
Speech and Hearing screenings will be offered on November 12, 2013 at OLPH during the school day.  If you are interested; or your child's teacher has concerns, please take advantage of this opportunity.  It is strongly recommended that Pre-K and Kindergarten students be screened, if he or she has not been screened within the past year. The cost is $20.00.  Checks need to be payable to, The Speech and Hearing Center.  Your child's teacher has the necessary forms.
OLPH Middle School Dance-- Halloween themed dance will be held on Saturday, October 12th, from 7:00-10:00 P.M. for only OLPH and St. Jude students.  The dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall Council #610, 313 Sylvan Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405.  Entry fee of $10 entitles you to dancing to hit music by DJ April Eberly, beverages, snacks and a chance to win an iTunes gift card.  Come dressed in costume for a chance to win another iTunes gift card. (Costumes must be school appropriate with zero tolerance for short, shorts and dangerous accessories.  Girls should wear shorts or leggings under dress costumes.)  Don't miss all the fun.
There is a virtus training session scheduled for Monday, October 14th 6:00-9:00 P.M. in the PLC.
Halloween will be here soon, and we are getting ready for Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th.  We are asking parents to donate a bag of candy and/or a pumpkin for this event. 
The Technology committee would like to send an open invitation for parent, student and teacher volunteers to be a part of our review, study and recommendations for up grading the technology available to our students at OLPH.  Anyone interested please send an email and contact details to; cchamplin2000@yahoo.com.  Our first meeting will be after fall break.
OLPH Navy Ram Hoodie Sale -The 8th grade class are taking orders for OLPH Navy Ram Hoodies.   The net proceeds will benefit their trip to Washington, DC.  The cost of the hoodies is $18 for youth sizes and $20 for adult sizes. Orders will be collected from Monday, October 7th thru Thursday, October 17th.  These will the delivered to the classroom when we return from Fall Break.  No additional hoodies will be bought and sold after the cut-off date so order yours today.  This is an 8Th grade fundraiser.

SPORTS NEWS: Football and Soccer

The Catholic Rams were victorious in Choo Choo Bowl XXII, defeating Normal Park 28-14.  The team played in their new "Catholic" jersey in front of a packed house.  It was a great afternoon of football and fellowship.  The game was played in memory of Coach Don Waters.  Touchdowns were scored by, TJ McGhee, Grant Speer and Alex Spraker.  Mikel Lingrosso led the defense with 7 solo tackles, while Daniel Hodges scored a defensive touchdown.  Curtis Dearing, Sam Stovall and Lucas Eberle anchored the line.  The cheerleaders put on a great half-time show, and Julia Raabe provided a stirring rendition of the National Anthem.  The U12 Catholic Rams defeated McCallie in double overtime, 14-8.  The Rams have won four of their last 5 games.  Go Rams!

Congratulations to the football team on their 36-16 win over TCPS last night in Charleston, Tn.  The Rams completed a winning season.  Go Rams!

The soccer season has begun.  Practice is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30- 5:00 P.M.  Games will begin at the end of the month.









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