OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 10/3/2014

   OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

September 27 - October 3, 2014 www.myolph.com

                             

LUNCH MENU

·        Monday, September 29--Fish, squash, cole slaw, jello, milk

·        Tuesday, September 30--Ham, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetable, pears, milk

·        Wednesday, October 1--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·        Thursday, October 2--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles, onions, cheese, tomato, milk

·        Friday, October 3--BBQ pork sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, apple, milk

*****Important Notice*****Starting September 15^th, bottled water will be available for $1.00 during lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world, alleluia." Matthew 28:20

Virtue for the Month of October: "Faithfulness" Faith in Jesus is our belief that he came to die and rise from the dead to earn us a place in heaven.  Faithfulness to Jesus is our eagerness to share that news, our desire to do what we promise, and our willingness to follow him.

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.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·        Saturday, September 27--Choo Choo Catholic Fall Fest

·        Monday, September 29--Cross Country meet--4:15 P.M.--Woodland Park Baptist

·        Tuesday, September 30--8^th Grade Fall Visit Day @ NDHS--8:30 A.M.-- 1:00 P.M.

·        Tuesday, September 30--Spirit Night--Macaroni Grill

·        Wednesday, October 1--School Advisory meeting--6:00 P.M.--school library

·        Thursday, October 2--Brownie/Girl Scout meeting--3:30 P.M.--PLC

·        Thursday, October 2--8^th Grade Parent Meeting w/NDHS--Holy Family Hall--5:30 P.M.

·        Friday, October 3--1^st Friday--Virtue Mass--4^th grade

·        Friday, October 3--End of the 1^st nine weeks

·        Friday, October 3--Blessing of the Animals--2:20 P.M.--Football Field

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Safety Patrol, 8^th Grade Fundraiser, Blessing of the Animals, Spirit Night, Trunk or Treat, and 8^th Grade Class Officers

·          Safety Patrol is a parent led volunteer opportunity. Our goal is to keep our kids safe during the peak times of morning drop off. This is a great way to earn those PIP hours and it only takes about 30 minutes a day (including dropping off your student in the cafeteria and picking up and returning safety equipment). Working a full week will earn you 3 PIP hours!  We're using VolunteerSpot to organize parent volunteers for our morning parking lot Safety Patrol. Check the week after fall break for openings.  Please sign up for OLPH Morning Safety Patrol. SIGN-UP FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BY CLICKING ON MONDAY OF THAT WEEK. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/4cZ5vU.  2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot).  3. Sign up! 

·         The 8^th grade class is selling OLPH Tervis Tumbler cups to raise money for their spring trip.  These cups are very durable and have a lifetime guarantee.  Show your school spirit by purchasing one today.  Order forms were sent home last week. Deadline for orders is Tuesday, September 30^th.

·         Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - OLPH School will have the Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 3^rd at 2:20 P.M. on the football field.  Bring your treasured companions and join us for this special blessing.

·         Join us for an evening out at Macaroni Grill on Tuesday, September 30^th.  Come by the Gunbarrel Road location between 5 and 9 P.M. and bring the flyer that your child will bring home on Tuesday and Macaroni Grill will donate 10% of your purchase price back to the school.  Drop by the school office and purchase a Scrip Gift Card to pay for your meal to make your support go even a little further.  See you there!

·         Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 25^th.  If you are interested in participating this year either with planning the event or decorating your own vehicle please, contact Jennifer Flowers at jenaell867@gmail.com or call 423-504-4841.

·         Congratulations to Emily McPeak, President and Ivy Nguyen, Vice President our 2014-2015 8^th grade Officers.

                                                                        Sports News:

                                    GO RAMS!
 

       

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 9/26/2014

   OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

September 22 - September 26, 2014 www.myolph.com

                             

LUNCH MENU

·         Monday, September 22--Chicken nuggets, roll, mashed potatoes,  carrots, peaches, milk

·         Tuesday, September 23--Spaghetti, bread, salad, applesauce, milk

·         Wednesday, September 24--Taco pizza, black beans, tropical fruit, salad, milk

·         Thursday, September 25--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles, cheese, tomato, milk

·         Friday, September 26--Baked potato, chili, salad, oranges, milk

*****Important Notice*****Starting September 15^th, bottled water will be available for $1.00 during lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world, alleluia." Matthew 28:20

Virtue for the Month of September: "Self Control" "God has given us wonderful bodies for living and minds for learning.  The Christian fruit of self control is our ability to choose God pleasing behavior over sinful and harmful actions.

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.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Sunday, September 21--Virtus training--6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.--PLC

·         Monday, September 22--VB game BCA @ OLPH--V, 4:00 P.M.

·         Monday, September 22--Cross Country meet--4:15 P.M.--Woodland Park Baptist

·         Monday, September 22--FB game--OLPH @ Dayton City Schools--7:00 P.M.

·         Tuesday, September 23--VB game--Lookout Valley @ OLPH--JV, 4:00 P.M.--V, 5:00 P.M.

·         Wednesday, September 24--8^th grade--Camp Lookout

·         Thursday, September 25--8^th grade--Camp Lookout

·         Thursday, September 25--FB (U12) Baylor @ OLPH @ OLPH--5:30 P.M.

·         Thursday, September 25--VB OLPH @ Silverdale--JV, 4:00 P.M.--V, 5:00 P.M.

·         Friday, September 26--8^th grade--Camp Lookout

·         Saturday, September 27--Choo Choo Catholic Fall Festival

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Grand Ram/Fall Fest, Bi-Lo Rewards Program, Shopping On-Line, Safety Patrol, Home and School Connection and 8^th Grade Fundraiser

·         Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27^th!  You won't want to miss the Choo Choo Catholic Fall Fest at OLPH.  The fun kicks off with the Grand Ram Tricycle Race which is open to tricycle and big wheel participants from PreK to adult (adult trikes available).  The excitement continues with Fall Fest and the Choo Choo Bowl Football game featuring the middle school Catholic Football team vs. Sale Creek.  Lunch and concessions will also be available.  Wristbands for festival games and bounce houses are $10/child.  For Grand Ram registration and wristband pre-orders visit us at www.school.myolph.com or on Facebook under Choo Choo Fall Fest.  Please contact rams.home.and.school@gmail.com for more information.  We need your help to make this an outstanding event. Please volunteer!  Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/P6M8nm. 2. Enter your email address.  3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.

·         OLPH School is participating in the new Bi-Lo Hometown Educational Rewards Program to earn free educational equipment for our school.  Go to the school website; school.myolph.com/support/partners.cfm and submit your Bi-Lo Bonus Card Number, or use the sign-up sheet outside the front office and 1% of all your eligible purchases through 12/31/2014 will come back to the school.

·         Do you shop online through Amazon.com, Groupon, Omaha Steaks, Pottery Barn or Zappos?  Do you have a business that makes regular purchases at Lowe's, Sam's Club, or Staples or that uses gift cards to thank employees or special customers?  You could be helping OLPH School through these purchases you are already making, and possibly earning a rebate for yourself or your business too!  If you would like more information on how to partner with us in this fundraising program, please contact Cissy West at 423-622-1481 or cwest@catholicweb.com.

·         OLPH Safety Patrol is a parent led volunteer opportunity. Our goal is to keep our kids safe during the peak times of morning drop off. This is a great way to earn those PIP hours and it only takes about 30 minutes a day (including dropping off your student in the cafeteria and picking up and returning safety equipment). Working a full week will earn you 3 PIP hours!  We're using VolunteerSpot to organize parent volunteers for our morning parking lot Safety Patrol. Check the week after fall break for openings.  Please sign up for OLPH Morning Safety Patrol. SIGN-UP FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BY CLICKING ON MONDAY OF THAT WEEK. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/4cZ5vU.  2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot).  3. Sign up! 

·         There is now available on ParentsWeb (RenWeb) a Home and School Connection with articles that provide busy parents with practical ideas to promote school success and parent involvement.  Click on Parents Corner each month to check out the articles.

·         The 8^th grade class is selling OLPH Tervis Tumbler cups to raise money for their spring trip.  These cups are very durable and have a lifetime guarantee.  Show your school spirit by purchasing one today.  Order forms were sent home this week.  There will be 8^th graders in Holy Family Hall after Masses this weekend with order forms.

                                                                        Sports News:

The Catholic Rams had an up and down week.  The week began with an impressive 40-12 victory over McCallie.  Nic Robinson, Bennett Brinson and Boston Eberly were standouts.  Late in the week the Middle school team came up short against Normal Park.  Overall, Catholic is 10-3.  A lot of action is in store for Catholic over the next week.  Saturday, September 20^th, the 6^th grade team takes on Dayton City Schools @ Hixson youth center @ 2:30 P.M.  Monday night football for the middle school team will be against Dayton City Schools @ Dayton with a 7:00 P.M. kickoff.  Thursday, Catholic plays at home against Baylor @ 5:30 P.M.  Catholic plays again Saturday, September 27^th @ 12:30 P.M. in the XXIV Choo Choo Bowl against Sale Creek.

The Catholic football program would like to extend special thanks for all who played a role in the Pep Rally.  It was a great event.  The OLPH and ND Bands, OLPH and ND Cheerleaders, the St. Jude Catholic football players and the great student section (way to go phase 2) made for a very special afternoon.  GO RAMS!

           
 

       

                                   

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending September 19, 2014

   OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

September 15 - September 19, 2014 www.myolph.com

                             

LUNCH MENU

·         Monday, September 15--Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, cabbage, peaches, milk

·         Tuesday, September 16--Ravioli, roll, salad, applesauce, milk

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

·         Thursday, September 18--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, onions, cheese, tomato, milk

·         Friday, September 19--Taco, black beans, salad, oranges, milk

*****Important Notice*****Starting September 15^th, bottled water will be available for $1.00 during lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world, alleluia." Matthew 28:20

Virtue for the Month of September: "Self Control" "God has given us wonderful bodies for living and minds for learning.  The Christian fruit of self control is our ability to choose God pleasing behavior over sinful and harmful actions.

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.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·         Saturday, September 13--Closing Mass and Family Day Celebration--10:00 A.M.--Knoxville Catholic

·         Monday, September 15--Soccer meeting--3:45 P.M.--Gym.

·         Monday, September 15--Cross Country meet--4:15 P.M.--Woodland Park Baptist

·         Monday, September 15--VB game OLPH @ Berean--JV, 5:00 P.M.--V, 6:00 P.M.

·         Tuesday, September 16--Lifetouch Pictures--uniform and fall sports

·         Tuesday, September 16--FB (U12) OLPH @ McCallie--6:00 P.M.

·         Wednesday, September 17--$1 out of uniform

·         Wednesday, September 17--School Advisory Meeting--6:00 P.M.--Library

·         Thursday, September 18--Brownie/Girl Scout meeting--3:30 P.M.

·         Thursday, September 18--FB Normal Park @ OLPH--5:30 P.M.

·         Friday, September 19--VB Boyd @ OLPH--JV, 5:00 P.M.--V, 6:00 P.M.

·         Friday, September 19--Sing @ NDHS Homecoming Game--6:15 P.M.

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Grand Ram/Fall Fest, Diocesan Homecoming, Hot Lunch, Ladies Bible Study, Brownie/Girl Scouts, School Advisory Board, Bi-Lo Rewards Program, Shopping On-Line, Safety Patrol and Singing at NDHS

·         Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27^th!  You won't want to miss the Choo Choo Catholic Fall Fest at OLPH.  The fun kicks off with the Grand Ram Tricycle Race which is open to tricycle and big wheel participants from PreK to adult (adult trikes available).  The excitement continues with Fall Fest and the Choo Choo Bowl Football game featuring the middle school Catholic Football team vs. Sale Creek.  Lunch and concessions will also be available.  Wristbands for festival games and bounce houses are $10/child.  For Grand Ram registration and wristband pre-orders visit us at www.school.myolph.com or on Facebook under Choo Choo Fall Fest.  Please contact rams.home.and.school@gmail.com for more information.  We need your help to make this an outstanding event. Please volunteer!  Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/P6M8nm
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)

3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Marina Delaney at: delaneymarina@hotmail.com.

·         Diocesan Homecoming Family Day Celebration and Mass. Please join Bishop Stika on Saturday, September 13^th for our “Diocesan Homecoming” Family Day Celebration and Closing Mass” on the campus of Knoxville Catholic High School. OLPH will be having the 8:15 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. masses on Saturday. 

·         Parents we need your help when ordering hot lunch.  Mrs. Curtiss starts cooking lunch about 8:45 A.M. and needs to know how many lunches to prepare.  If your child is going to be late and needs a hot lunch, please call in before 9:00 A.M. so, that we can get a more accurate count for lunch. 

·         Ladies Bible Study will begin on Thursday, September 25^th at 10:00 A.M. in the PLC with Jeff Cavin's Bible Timeline. "The Story of Salvation." This is a 24 week study of the 14 Narrative books of the Bible.  The study will run weekly until the end of April and will cost about $45.  Nursery will be available in Madonna Hall.  To register: contact Cathy Oliver at catherineoliver@optilink.us or (706)246-6966.

·         The Brownie and Girl Scouts are collecting 2 liters bottles for a water purification project.  If you have any that you would like to donate, please bring them by the school office.  Deadline to turn in bottles is September 19^th.

·         The OLPH School Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, September 17^th at 6:00 P.M. in the school library.  If you have something you would like to see added to the agenda, contact Jack Berry at allfences1@yahoo.com.

·         OLPH School is participating in the new Bi-Lo Hometown Educational Rewards Program to earn free educational equipment for our school.  Go to the school website; school.myolph.com/support/partners.cfm and submit your Bi-Lo Bonus Card Number, or use the sign-up sheet outside the front office and 1% of all your eligible purchases through 12/31/2014 will come back to the school.

·         Do you shop online through Amazon.com, Groupon, Omaha Steaks, Pottery Barn or Zappos?  Do you have a business that makes regular purchases at Lowe's, Sam's Club, or Staples or that uses gift cards to thank employees or special customers?  You could be helping OLPH School through these purchases you are already making, and possibly earning a rebate for yourself or your business too!  If you would like more information on how to partner with us in this fundraising program, please contact Cissy West at 423-622-1481 or cwest@catholicweb.com.

·         OLPH Safety Patrol is a parent led volunteer opportunity. Our goal is to keep our kids safe during the peak times of morning drop off. This is a great way to earn those PIP hours and it only takes about 30 minutes a day (including dropping off your student in the cafeteria and picking up and returning safety equipment). Working a full week will earn you 3 PIP hours!  We're using VolunteerSpot to organize parent volunteers for our morning parking lot Safety Patrol. Please sign up for OLPH Morning Safety Patrol. SIGN-UP FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK BY CLICKING ON MONDAY OF THAT WEEK. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

   1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/4cZ5vU
   2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
   3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

·         Our school will be singing the National Anthem for the NDHS Homecoming game on Friday, September 19^th.  The students who are able to participate should be at NDHS at 6:15 P.M. the night of the game.  Please try to attend.  Students are asked to wear red, white and blue.

                                                                        Sports News:

Congratulations to the Middle School Girls Cross Country Team. The results came in and for the first time in OLPH Cross Country history we came in FIRST PLACE!  Way to go girls!

The 2014 Volleyball Season is off to a great start!  The girls have worked hard to improve their skills and have shown lots of growth already.  The girls have built a great defense which has allowed them to fight hard.

             Parents of 3^rd through 8^th grade interested in Soccer there will be a parent meeting after school on Monday,             
             September 15^th in the gym at 3:45 P.M.  More information will go out at a later date if you are unable to attend.