OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 5/29/2015

  OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

May 25 - May 29, 2015 www.myolph.com  

   

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, May 25--Memorial Day--no school

·       Tuesday, May 26--No lunch served in the cafeteria

·       Wednesday, May 27--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·       Thursday, May 28--Field Day--Academic Awards

·       Friday, May 29--11:30 A.M. Dismissal--Last Day of School

                                                                                                               

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 May: Patience; Christian patience means more than the ability to wait.  Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord.  Just as God patiently forgives our wrong doings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.

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, May 24--Teen Mass--10:00 A.M.

·       Monday, May 25--Memorial Day--no school

·       Wednesday, May 27--New Families Night NDHS--5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

·       Thursday, May 28--Field Day

·       Thursday, May 28--Academic Awards--2:30 P.M.--Gym

·       Friday, May 29--Last Day of School--11:30 A.M. dismissal

                                                                                                 

SCHOOL NEWS: Summer Camps, Yearbook Orders, School Advisory Board, PIP Hours, God Camps and Field Day

·        OLPH Summer Camp fliers are available on the school website. Check out what exciting possibilities are available for your students this summer! Spaces still available.

·       It is time to order your yearbook. Deadline for ordering is May 29^th.  Get those orders in before time runs out.  Yearbooks can only be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. You will now be able to customize your yearbook when ordering online. 

·        OLPH School Advisory Board is now accepting applications for 2015 - 2016 Board openings.  School Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis (typically a Wednesday night at 6:00 P.M.) and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School.  The Advisory Board is an ideal way for parents to become more involved in the school and fulfills PIP hour requirements.  Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH parish.  Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry.  The deadline has been extended to turn in your application until Tuesday, May 26^th.  Applications are available in the school office.

·        Please make sure your PIP hours are up-to date in RenWeb, statements will be going out next week for those who have not met their required hours.

·        Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Catholic Youth Camp and God Camps. These camps are for rising 5^th through 12^th graders.  Forms are available in the back of the church.  For more information please contact: Donna Jones at 423-267-9878 or djones6029@gmail.com or by going to dioknox.org on the Youth Ministry page.

·        FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DATE:  Thursday, May 28 (Note: This is a change from the printed calendar.) Field Day is almost here! Students are getting excited, and we hope that you will volunteer to help us on Thursday, May 28^th.  All volunteers Need to report to Coach Idol on Thursday morning at 8:45 A.M. to get things rolling for Field Day.  In addition to helping with the games, we will need help with the concession stand and lunch cookout. All volunteers will get PIP hours. Click on this link to sign up; http://vols.pt/kcKmqu                   

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 5/22/2015

  OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

May 18 - May 22, 2015 www.myolph.com  

   

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, May 18--Fish, cole slaw, tri-tater, fruit, milk

·       Tuesday, May 19--Chicken nuggets, roll, green beans, mashed potato, oranges, milk

·       Wednesday, May 20--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·       Thursday, May 21--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles, onions, cheese, milk

·       Friday, May 22--Hot dog, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, 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 May: Patience; Christian patience means more than the ability to wait.  Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord.  Just as God patiently forgives our wrong doings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.

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

·       Tuesday, May 19--8^th Grade Class Night--6:00 P.M.--PLC

·       Wednesday, May 20--$1 out of uniform

·       Wednesday, May 20--PreK Celebration Luncheon

·       Wednesday, May 20--8^th Grade Celebration Mass--6:00 P.M.--Church

·       Thursday, May 21--Kindergarten Celebration--6:00 P.M.--Gym.

·       Sunday, May 24--Teen Mass--10:00 A.M.

                                                              SPORTS CALENDAR 

·       Tuesday, May 19--Catholic Baseball--OLPH vs Patriots @ Rivermont--6:00 P.M.

                                      

SCHOOL NEWS: Summer Camps, Yearbook Orders, Nickels for Nepal, OLPH Tennis, School Advisory Board, Box Tops, PIP Hours and B.V.M. Awards

·        OLPH Summer Camp fliers are available on the school website. Check out what exciting possibilities are available for your students this summer! Still spaces available.

·       It is time to order your yearbook. Deadline for ordering is May 29^th.  Get those orders in before time runs out.  Yearbooks can only be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. You will now be able to customize your yearbook when ordering online. 

·        As many of you know, last year when we were in third grade a devastating tragedy happened in the Philippines.  As third graders, we put together "Pennies for the Philippines," as our Service Religion Project.  This year fourth grade is taking the lead to continue our Service Religion Project with "Nickels for Nepal".  On April 24^th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal, killing over 5,000 people and left over 500,000 people homeless.  Each classroom will be given a mason jar to collect your donations.  We are thankful any donations that you would like to give.  Please turn in your donations by May 22^nd.  We are well on our way to reaching our goal! They will know we are Christians by our love. 

·        The OLPH girl's middle school tennis team won 2^nd place in the ISC Middle School Tennis Tournament last week at Champions Club.  The team included; Carly Goetz, Jane Anne Haywood, Lilly Schafluetzel, Anna Qualey, Sophia John, Cara Smith, Holli Covey, and Bethany Bolus.  Way to Go Rams!

·        OLPH School Advisory Board is now accepting applications for 2015 - 2016 Board openings.  School Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis (typically a Wednesday night at 6:00 P.M.) and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School.  The Advisory Board is an ideal way for parents to become more involved in the school and fulfills PIP hour requirements.  Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH parish.  Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry.  Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Monday, May 25, 2015.  Questions, please contact Jack Berry at (423)394-9555.

·        Bring in your box tops, Monday, May 18^th for the final count of the year.  The grade with the highest count for the year will have an Ice Cream Party.

·        Please make sure your PIP hours are up-to date in RenWeb, statements will be going out next week for those who have not met their required hours.

·        This year the Sisters of Charity, B.V.M. Christian Living Awards were presented to the following students: Kdg - Valeria Garcia, First Grade - Katie Laufer, Second Grade - Molly Lawson, Third Grade - VyLyhn Jensen, Fourth Grade - Tori Soutuyo, Fifth Grade - Christian Kidwell, Sixth Grade - Gwen Jimenez, Seventh Grade - Valentina Rosellini and Eighth Grade - Gretchen Eckler.

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 5/15/2015

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

May 11 - May 15, 2015 www.myolph.com  

   

LUNCH MENU

·       Monday, May 11--Macaroni and Cheese, roll, green beans, salad, yogurt, milk

·       Tuesday, May 12--Hot dog, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk

·       Wednesday, May 13--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·       Thursday, May 14--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, onion, cheese, tomato, milk

·       Friday, May 15--Taco, black beans, 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 May: Patience; Christian patience means more than the ability to wait.  Our waiting comes with faith and hope in the Lord.  Just as God patiently forgives our wrong doings, we can show that patience and forgiveness to others.

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

·       Monday, May 11--CAG Meeting--5:30 P.M.--Rib and Loin

·       Tuesday, May 12--Talent Show--6:00 P.M.--Gym

·       Thursday, May 14--Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

·       Friday, May 15--B.V.M. Awards--after 8:15 A.M. Mass--Church

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

·       Saturday, May 16--Total Lockdown Y.M.C.A.--9:00 P.M.-6:00 A.M.

                                                              SPORTS CALENDAR 

·       Monday, May 11--Elem Track Meet--@ St. Peters--4:00 P.M.

·       Monday, May 11--MS Championship Meet--GPS--4:00 P.M.

·       Monday, May 11--Catholic Baseball--OLPH vs Patriots@ NDHS--5:30 P.M.

                                      

SCHOOL NEWS: Summer Camps, Yearbook Orders, Homework Help, Home and School Officers, YMCA Lockdown, Nickels for Nepal and Cub Scout Awards

·        OLPH Summer Camp fliers are available on the school website. Check out what exciting possibilities are available for your students this summer!

·       It is time to order your yearbook. Yearbooks can only be ordered online at ybpay.lifetouch.com.  Information will be going home with students this week.  The cost of the yearbook is $30.00 and the last day to order is May 29^th.  You will now be able to customize your yearbook when ordering online.  All orders are done on-line through Lifetouch. Do not forget to order!!

·       HOMEWORK HELP SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKS

Week of April 27th - May 1st: Homework Help will resume its regular schedule (Mon, Tues, Thurs)

Week of May 4th - 8th: Homework Help will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday only

Week of May 11th - 15th: Homework Help will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday only

Week of May 18th - 22nd: To be announced...

·        Congratulations!  2015-2016 OLPH Home and School Officers:  President - Maureen Streko, Vice President - Jennifer Flowers, Secretary - Dawn Singleton, Treasurer - Stacey Malecky.

·        Total Lockdown at the YMCA - Saturday, May 16^th, at the YMCA at Hamilton Place from 9:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M. for 6^th through 8^th graders.  Forms will be sent home with students and will be available in the school office.

·        As many of you know, last year when we were in third grade a devastating tragedy happened in the Philippines.  As third graders, we put together "Pennies for the Philippines," as our Service Religion Project.  This year fourth grade is taking the lead to continue our Service Religion Project with "Nickels for Nepal".  On April 24^th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal, killing over 5,000 people and left over 500,000 people homeless.  Each classroom will be given a mason jar to collect your donations.  We are thankful any donations that you would like to give.  Please turn in your donations by May 22^nd.  We are well on our way to reaching our goal! They will know we are Christians by our love.  

·        Six OLPH fifth graders earned the Arrow of Light award on April 29^th.  The Arrow of Light Award is the highest award that can be earned in Cub Scouting.  It is the result of two years of work in the Webelos den with our OLPH pack 3017.  It is the only Cub Scout Badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform.  These six boys also crossed over to the OLPH Boy Scout Troop 115 on the same night.  Congratulations to; Anthony Britto, Drew Ingle, Logan Qualey, Augustine Britto, Timbo Monahan and Warren Yap.