OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 11/7/2014

  OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

November 3 - November 7, 2014 www.myolph.com

                                 

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, November 3--BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, apples, milk

·       Tuesday, November 4--Ham, roll, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, pears, milk

·       Wednesday, November 5--Taco pizza, black beans, tropical fruit, salad, milk

·       Thursday, November 6--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, tomato, cheese, milk

·       Friday, November 7--No school--No lunch or aftercare

                                                                                                                                                                 

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 November: "Kindness" Jesus came with a new commandment, "Love one another as God loves you."  This love we have from God is shown to others through our kindness.  As we treat others at home and school kindly, we obey God's command.

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, November 1--All Saints Day

·       Saturday, November 1--NDHS Admissions Testing--8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.

·       Tuesday, November 4--Soccer game--6^th-8^th grade--Berean @ OLPH--4:15 P.M.

·       Thursday, November 6--Soccer game--6^th-8^th grade--OLPH @ Oakwood--5:00 P.M.

·       Friday, November 7--Catechetical In-Service--No School for students

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Safety Patrol, Virtus Training, ChattiGras, Bi-LO Gift Cards, Guitar lessons and Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Food Drive

·        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 weeks ahead 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. 3. Sign up!

·        Virtus training session will be held Monday, November 10, at 6:00 P.M., in the PLC. If you plan to chaperone a class trip, volunteer in the classroom, come to a class party, or help anywhere in the buildings when students are present, the Diocese of Knoxville requires that you be Virtus trained, and complete a volunteer packet. To register for the November 10^th session, go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list.cfm?theme=0 and select "Knoxville, TN (Diocese)" and the date of the session. Be sure to save the username and password that you create. You will need it to return to the site regularly to read the monthly bulletins that will keep your training current. You may request a volunteer packet from the office to fill out in advance of your session, or one will be provided there.

·        ChattiGras will be here before we know it so, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 14, 2015.  It will definitely be a fun evening you won't want to miss!  Our ChattiGras Leadership committee is currently in search of auction item donations.  If you have any suggestions, contacts or support you can offer, please contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com. 

·        We can, once again, get Bi-Lo Gift cards, through the Script Gift card program to benefit OLPH School.  For every $100 you purchase at face value between now and December 31^st, $6 comes back to OLPH School.  Check out our other selection of gift cards:  from gas to groceries, clothing to electronics, home improvement to dining to online shopping.

·        OLPH School and Parish are helping Catholic Charities with their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Food will be collected for 200 families this year.  Please send in the following food items by Friday, November 21^st, in the collection containers in each of the school buildings and Holy Family Hall.  The food baskets will be assembled on Sunday, November 23^rd at 2:00 P.M. in the OLPH Parish Life Center.  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 others.  Pre-K - Jiffy Cornbread Mix    1^st and 2^nd grade - Canned Yams (large can)   3^rd and 4^th grade - Cranberry Sauce or Green Beans   5^th and 6^th grade - Instant Mashed Potatoes  7^th and 8^th grade - Stove Top Stuffing or Corn.

·        Mr. Gordy Nichol will be offering will be offering group guitar lessons after school on Wednesdays at 3:00 P.M. for students in grades 5-8.  The classes will be 45 minutes and there is a limit of 8 students.  Please contact the school office if you are interested.

                                                                        Sports News:

Soccer Season has begun, please check the Fanfare and RenWeb for upcoming games!                                                   

                                      GO RAMS!

       

                                   

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 10/31/2014

   OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

October 27 - October 31, 2014 www.myolph.com

                                 

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, October 27--Fish, cole slaw, tri-tater, Jell-O, milk

·       Tuesday, October 28--Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, applesauce, milk

·       Wednesday, October 29--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·       Thursday, October 30--Hamburger, French fries, fruit, pickles, onions, tomato, milk

·       Friday, October 31--Chili, baked potato, salad, fruit, milk

                                                                                                                                                                 

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, October 25--Trunk or Treat--6:30 P.M. (After 5:30 Mass)

·       Saturday, October 25--Middle School Dance--7:00-10:00 P.M.--K of C Hall--Sylvan Street

·       Monday, October 27--Soccer--3^rd-5^th--St. Peter @ OLPH--4:30 P.M.

·       Monday, October 27--CAG Meeting--5:30 P.M.--Rib & Loin, Brainerd Road

·       Tuesday, October 28--Retakes by Lifetouch and soccer pictures--8:15 A.M.

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Safety Patrol, Trunk or Treat, Middle School Dance,

Virtus Training, ChattiGras, and Art Exhibition

·        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 weeks ahead 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. 3. Sign up!

·        Please join us for a fun filled evening with games, food, candy and more.  OLPH Trunk or Treat is Saturday, October 25^th from, 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. in the parking lot behind Madonna Hall.  Costumes may be worn to Mass--no masks.

·        Current 6^th-8^th grade OLPH and St. Jude students are invited to a Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 25^th from 7:00-10:00 P.M.  This dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 313 Sylvan Street, Chattanooga, TN.  Entry fee of $10 entitles you to dancing to hit music by DJ April Eberly, beverages and light snacks.  Wear your Halloween costume. (In accordance with Catholic School dress policy, modest attire is required for entry into the dance).

·        Virtus training session will be held Monday, November 10, at 6:00 P.M., in the PLC. If you plan to chaperone a class trip, volunteer in the classroom, come to a class party, or help anywhere in the buildings when students are present, the Diocese of Knoxville requires that you be Virtus trained, and complete a volunteer packet. To register for the November 10^th session, go to https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list.cfm?theme=0 and select "Knoxville, TN (Diocese)" and the date of the session. Be sure to save the username and password that you create. You will need it to return to the site regularly to read the monthly bulletins that will keep your training current. You may request a volunteer packet from the office to fill out in advance of your session, or one will be provided there.

·        ChattiGras will be here before we know it so, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 14, 2015.  It will definitely be a fun evening you won't want to miss!  Our ChattiGras Leadership committee is currently in search of auction item donations.  If you have any suggestions, contacts or support you can offer, please contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com. 

·        The Creative Discovery Museum is having an Art Exhibition during the month of October.  Our 7^th graders and most of the Pre-K will have artwork up for the exhibit.  Students participating will receive a free pass to see their artwork. Ms. Crumley would like to congratulate the students on their hard work.  If you are at the museum during the month of October, please check out the art gallery.

                                                                        Sports News:

Soccer Season has begun, please check the Fanfare and RenWeb for upcoming games!                                                   

                                      GO RAMS!

       

                                   

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 10/24/2014

   OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

October 20 - October 24, 2014 www.myolph.com

                                     

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, October 20--Ravioli, garlic bread, salad, applesauce, milk

·       Tuesday, October 21--Chicken nuggets, mashed potato, green beans, pears, milk

·       Wednesday, October 22--Stuffed crust cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·       Thursday, October 23--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, cheese, tomato, pickles, fruit, milk

·       Friday, October 24--Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, yogurt, milk

                                                                                                                                                                 

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

·       Sunday, October 19--NDHS Open House--1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.--NDHS

·       Monday, October 20--Soccer--Oakwood @ OLPH--3^rd-5^th--4:30 P.M.--6^th-8^th--5:30 P.M.

·       Monday, October 20--Box Top Collection

·       Tuesday, October 21--Soccer--OLPH @ Grace--3^rd-5^th--4:15 P.M.

·       Wednesday, October 22--$1 out of uniform

·       Wednesday, October 22--Home and School meeting--6:00 P.M.--Gym

·       Thursday, October 23--Soccer--BCA @ OLPH--3^rd-5^th 4:00 P.M.

·       Saturday, October 25--Trunk or Treat--6:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M.--behind Madonna Hall

·       Saturday, October 25--Middle School Dance--7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.--K of C Hall

   

SCHOOL NEWS: Safety Patrol, Trunk or Treat, Middle School Dance, ChattiGras, Home and School Meeting, Art Exhibition and Academic Awards

·         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 weeks ahead 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. 3. Sign up!

·        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. Home and School is asking for any donation of candy or snacks.  If you can donate a bag, please bring it to school the week of October 20-24^th and drop it off with safety patrol volunteer or bring it to the office.

·        Current 6^th-8^th grade OLPH and St. Jude students are invited to a Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 25^th from 7:00-10:00 P.M.  This dance will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 313 Sylvan Street, Chattanooga, TN.  Entry fee of $10 entitles you to dancing to hit music by DJ April Eberly, beverages and light snacks.  Wear your Halloween costume. (In accordance with Catholic School dress policy, modest attire is required for entry into the dance).

·        ChattiGras will be here before we know it so, be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday. February 14, 2015.  It will definitely be a fun evening you won't want to miss!  Our ChattiGras Leadership committee is currently in search of auction item donations.  If you have any suggestions, contacts or support you can offer, please contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com. 

·        Join us for our Home and School Meeting on Wednesday, October 22^nd at 6:00 P.M. in the gym.  Pizza will be provided before the meeting at 5:30 P.M.  The evening will include a student technology presentation and our featured speaker will be Gina Ellis, from First Things First.  Ms. Elliott will present, "The 411 on Social Media": phones, iPads and apps: the "netiquette" of social media. Also, the 1^st - 4^th grade will be singing at the meeting!  Babysitting will be provided.

·        The Creative Discovery Museum is having an Art Exhibition during the month of October.  Our 7^th graders and most of the Pre-K will have artwork up for the exhibit.  Students participating will receive a free pass to go see their artwork. Ms. Crumley would like to congratulate the students on their hard work.  If you are at the museum during the month of October, please check out the art gallery.

·        Academic Awards: 5th grade-Principal's List--Ali Covey and Heidi Eckler; First Honors--Sophia John, Landon McCallie, Collin Scalla, Edyn Webber, Warren Yap, Tucker LeSar, Luca Salvatore, Chloe Smith, Christina Todd and Regan Wolf; Second Honors--Giancarlo Malpartida, Ian Agbannaoag, Drew Ingle and Victoria Smith: 6^th grade-Principal's List--Morgan Hicks, MaiLynh Jensen, Gwen Jimenez, Sam Phillips, Emma Booker and Boston Eberly; First Honors--McKenna Brown, Jackson Brownhill, Landen Cooling, Ethan Fisher, Maverick Tucker, Bennett Brinson, Maia Delaney and Francisco Palacios; Second Honors--Cal Price, Justin Schumacher, Annamarie Todd, Astrid Zuniga, Ben Bambrey, Madison Lundberg, Abigail Pollard and Alex Soutuyo; Honorable Mention--Kassidy Barta, Emilee Fleck, Ella Hodges, Matthew Laws, Jacob Schumacher, Charlie Menham, Nicolas Robinson and Elijah Schultz: 7^th grade-Principal's List--Dilon Farmer, Bernard Lisy, Jason Oliver, Anna Qualey, Valentina Rosellini and Cara Smith; First Honors--Saylor Brown, Carly Goetz, William Meagher and Rachel-Anne Scalla; Second Honors--Alexa Kruszewski, Reeve Mullinax, Glory Perry, Ryan Signiski, Bradley Summitt, Jane-Anne Haywood, Cole LeSar, Isabella Lewis, Lilly Schafluetzel and Brenna Scott; Honorable Mention--Catherine Figueroa, Emily Yemm, Kathleen Hillman and Pierce Mitchell: 8^th grade-Principal's List--Gretchen Eckler, Hagan Menham, Kimmie Nguyen, Julia Raabe, James Schumacher, Ai-vi Nguyen and Conner Riley; First Honors--Nathalie Lopez; Second Honors--Grace Hatala, Emily McPeak, Mackenzie Ramey, Holli Covey, Hannah Ingle and Brendan Yemm; Honorable Mention--Bethany Bolus and Emma McNabb.

                                                                        Sports News:

Soccer Season has begun, please check the Fanfare and RenWeb for upcoming games!                                                   

                                           GO RAMS!