OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 3, 2010 www.myolph.com
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LUNCH MENU
· Wednesday, November 24 through Monday, November 29, school is closed for Thanksgiving Break and Bishop's Day
· Tuesday, November 30--Ham, roll, macaroni & cheese, green beans, mandarin oranges, milk
· Wednesday, December 1--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
· Thursday, December 2--Hamburger & bun, fruit cocktail, tri-tater, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
· Friday, December 3--Fish, cole slaw, tri-tater, pears, milk
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."-- Thessalonians
The virtue for the month of December is "joy" (to share a smile). As believers in Christ, we have the gift of true joy - a feeling of complete happiness that comes from knowing that our God loves us, that we belong to a family of believers, and that our heavenly home awaits. Theme mass: Friday, December 17.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
· Wednesday, November 24 through Monday, November 29--School is closed for Thanksgiving and "Bishop's Day." School will reopen Tuesday, November 30.
· Sunday, November 28--First Sunday of Advent
· Monday, November 29--School closed for "Bishop's Day"
· Tuesday, November 30--7/8 soccer tournament game, 4:00, AT BCA (new location)
· Tuesday, November 30--5/6 soccer tournament begins--game dates and times TBA (at St. Jude)
· Wednesday, December 1--Hats on Day--more info. below
· Wednesday, December 1--School Committee meeting, 6:30, school library
· Friday, Dec.3 through Thursday, Dec. 9 (new dates)--Book Fair, library
· Friday, December 3--Knights of Columbus Fish Fry--more info. at end of fanfare
· Friday, December 3--Evening with Santa--more info. at end of fanfare
· Sunday, December 5--OLPH football team will represent MAKUS in the Ooltewah Christmas Parade--3:00 P.M.
CHATTANOOGA DEANERY ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICES
· St. Catherine, Copper Hill--After Masses Fridays, Saturday evenings, and Sunday mornings
· St. Augustine, Signal Mtn.-- Tuesday, November 30, 7:00 P.M.
· OLPH, Chattanooga--Thursday, December 9, 7:00 P.M.
· Sts. Peter & Paul, Chattanooga--Thursday, December 9, 5:30 P.M.
· Holy Spirit, Soddy Daisy--Monday, December 13, 7:00 P.M.
· St. Jude, Hixson--Tuesday, December 14, 6:00 P.M.
· St. Bridget, Dayton--Wednesday, December 15, 6:30 P.M.
· St. Therese of Lisieux, Cleveland--Thursday, December 16, 7:00 P.M.
· St. Mary, Athens--Friday, December 17, 7:00 P.M.
· St. Stephen, Chattanooga--Tuesday, December 21, 7:00 P.M.
· Our Lady of Lourdes, Copper Hill--Date TBA, 6:30 P.M., CST
· Shepherd of the Valley, Dunlap--Date TBA, 6:30 P.M., CST
SCHOOL INFORMATION: Thanksgiving reflections/thank you's, Bishop's Day, Hats on Day, Jed Mescon visit
· As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays, we automatically reflect on what we are thankful for. We, the staff at OLPH, have been blessed with a wonderful student body and parents. Thank you for all you do for your students, our staff, and our school. Have a wonderful holiday. --Jeri McInturff
· A heartfelt "Thank You" from the Barta family for all of the prayers and thoughts for Kim Barta and her Dad during their recent surgeries. Both patients are doing well and Doug, Kelsey and Kassidy ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers.
· Please note that Thanksgiving Break will be Wednesday, November 24 through Monday, November 29 ("Bishop's Day off"). School we re-open Tuesday, November 30.
· Hats on Day, a fundraiser for the Foundation for Children with Cancer, will be Wednesday, December 1. This event was founded in 1995 by students in St. Louis, Missouri, when their friend and classmate was diagnosed with cancer. Their idea was to have all students wear hats on a designated day as a sign of compassion and a way to raise understanding and awareness for their friend and other children who lose their hair during treatment. In addition to raising funds for the Foundation, we are honoring OLPH 6th grader Amanda Swartout. All students may wear a hat of their choice for any donation amount.
· The field trip to the High Museum in Atlanta to see the Salvador Dali exhibit was a great success. A special thanks to the Creative Arts Guild (CAG) for supplying the nice charter buses and to all of the parent and teacher chaperones who went along. A special thanks also to the Home and School Association who paid for a portion of the tickets. A wonderful time was had by all.
· In honor of National Read Across America Week, Channel 3 News anchor Jed Mescon gave a vibrant interactive reading of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs to students in grades kindergarten through second. This was Mr. Mescon's first visit to OLPH and he was so impressed by the students he offered to come back as a guest reader for Dr. Seuss Day!
· The Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga presented Furry Tails with a Twist to students in grades third through eighth. This 'hilarious romp through creative story telling' was produced by John Cecil, an OLPH graduate (1998). Thank you to the Creative Arts Guild for paying for this much enjoyed presentation.
FUND RAISING: OLPH Giving Tree, Notre Dame Band
· OLPH Giving Tree: Every Christmas season OLPH Parish and School works with Catholic Charities to help provide gifts to several families who are in need. This year we have adopted eight families (32 people) who have struggled financially throughout the year. Christmas trees with needed items listed on the ornaments are set up in the school's main hall, the school library, the 7/8 grade building, and Holy Family Hall. Each student will have an opportunity to take an ornament off of one of these trees to take home; parents are welcome to join their child in choosing an ornament. The unwrapped gift with the paper ornament attached is to be returned to your child's homeroom class no later than December 10. If a child has chosen an ornament with a gift a parent does not wish to purchase, please send the ornament back to school to be rehung on the tree. Thank you in advance for helping the OLPH community show Christ's love to several families in need. May you have a peaceful, blessed holiday season. If you have any questions please contact Kim Thomas at 423-645-2194 or Tracie Blakely at 423-309-7188.
· Holiday bakers take note! Notre Dame Fighting Irish Band is selling a variety of nuts again this year. Available for $8.00 per bag are pecans (jumbo halves or chopped), almonds (whole or sliced), cashews (whole salted), and English walnuts. See Mrs. Curtiss in the cafeteria if you would like to purchase some or email her at olphcafe@catholicweb.com.
SPORTS: Soccer, Basketball, Sports Teams Liaisons, Ooltewah Christmas Parade
· The soccer teams at OLPH are nearing the end of their season and have posted several wins between the two teams. Please check the schedule for game times, and come cheer them on. The end of the season tournament will begin the week of November 29.
· Basketball sign-ups are taking place now for boys and girls in grades 5th-8th. See Coach Close for more information, or email him at tclose1717@bellsouth.net. Sign up forms were passed out to interested students; they are also available on our website, www.myolph.com, or in the school office.
· Sports Team Liaisons: The OLPH Booster Club is in need of a Team Liaison for each school sport. The Team Liaison will be the "go to" person, assisting the coaches with the support functions of the team. The Liaison will have the following responsibilities: Communicate the sports schedule and changes to the schedule to all parents of team members and the school office; identify equipment needs; identify facility issues; be available for the parents of the student athletes to voice ideas or concerns about the team; and coordinate the parent schedule for covering gate collections and concessions at OLPH home sporting events. The following sports need (one) Team Liaison as soon as possible:
* Basketball - 5/6 boys team--Beth Tapley
* Basketball - 5/6 girls team
* Basketball - 7 girls team
* Basketball - 8 girls team--Annie Robbins
* Basketball - 7/8 boys team
* Spring sports - TBA in the late winter
If you are able to be a Team Liaison for any of the above teams please contact Tom Lundquist at tglundquist@comcast.net or Hannah Jones at olphschooloffice@catholicweb.com The next Booster Club meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, December 13 at 6:30 P.M. in the school library. Please mark your calendars now to attend. Thanks! The Booster Club looks forward to serving the OLPH sports community. Go Rams!
· The OLPH football team will represent MAKUS in the Ooltewah Christmas Parade (Little Debbie Parkway). The parade is on Sunday, December 3, and begins at 3:00. Details and further instructions are available at www.olphfootball.com.
HOME AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Evening with Santa, Fish Fry
FISH FRY
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 6099
Friday, December 3, Parish Life Center
Beginning after the 5:30 P.M. Mass (approximately 6:15 P.M.)
Menu:
· All-you-can-eat baked and fried fish (Pollock)
· Chicken tenders
· Cheese quesadillas
· Hush puppies and French fries
· Cole slaw
· Lemonade and coffee
Cost:
· $6.00 per adult; $3.00 per child under age 12; $20 limit for family
· Please RSVP, with payment (check made payable to K of C Council 6099) by Wednesday, December 1. Reservation forms may be dropped off at the school office.
Name(s): ________________________________________________________
Number of adults dining: __________ Number of children dining: __________
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EVENING WITH SANTA
Friday, December 3, OLPH Gym
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
After the K of C Fish Fry, come over to the gym and join the Home and School Association as they host the annual Evening with Santa festivities! The children will make simple crafts, assemble reindeer food, and enjoy cookies and milk. Christmas carols will be sung by OLPH students.
Lifetouch Portrait Studio will be offering on site photos with Santa--the cost is $12 for one 5 x 7 picture, or $20 for two 5 x 7 pictures. Due to this agreement with Lifetouch, no pictures with Santa may be taken with personal cameras.
No need to RSVP. Hope to see you there!