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MARCH 7 - MARCH 11, 2011 www.myolph.com
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LUNCH MENU
· Monday, March 7--Corn dog, macaroni & cheese, steamed cabbage, peaches, milk
· Tuesday, March 8--Meat loaf, roll, creamed potatoes, carrots, applesauce, milk
· Wednesday, March 9--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
· Thursday, March 10--Breaded chicken sandwich, Tri-tater, fruit cocktail, pickles, onions, milk
· Friday, March 11--Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, carrot sticks, pears, crackers, milk
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "The Lord has been my strength; he has led me into freedom. He saved me because he loves me." Psalm 17
The virtue for the month of March is "self-control" (in actions and words). 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. Theme mass: Friday, March 25, 5th grade.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
· Saturday, March 5--Mardi Gras School Carnival begins at 9:45 A.M. with the parade!! More information in the School news section--Activities will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather
· Monday, March 7--Booster Club meeting, 6:30, school library
· Monday, March 7--CAG meeting, 6:00, Long Horn Steakhouse on Brainerd Rd.
· Tuesday, March 8--Last day to register for Maker's Club--more information below
· Wednesday, March 9--Ash Wednesday, all students will attend Mass at 8:15 A.M.--Operation Rice Bowl begins--more information in student news
· Friday, March 11--$1 out of uniform to benefit Nature's Place
· Friday, March 11--End of third nine weeks
· Monday, March 14--No school for students; teacher in-service
· Monday, April 18--VIRTUS training, PLC, 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Register online at www.virtus.org
Student news: Student Recognition, Spelling Bee, Operation Rice Bowl, Hand Chimes, Makers Club
· Student Recognition--Congratulations to Jessica Moore who has qualified to represent OLPH School at the state level of the National Geographic Bee. The State Bee will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Tennessee State University. Good job, Jessica!
· Spelling Bee--OLPH School was well represented at the "Zone" (private schools and home schooled) Spelling Bee held in February at Brainerd Baptist School. Allie Dearing, Emalyn San Miguel, and Lauren Collins were our representatives and we are very proud of them!
· Operation Rice Bowl--Catholic Relief Services annual Lenten program, "Operation Rice Bowl," begins Ash Wednesday, March 9, and ends Friday, April 15 (the day of the Living Stations). Every Lent, millions of Catholics nationwide participate in this fundraising program by putting the change they may have spent on food into the rice bowl; the proceeds are used to fight global hunger and poverty. 25 % of the monies collected stay in the Diocese of Knoxville to meet the needs of the poor; 75 % goes to over 30 countries. As part of the 8th grade F.O.C.U.S. project, the 8th grade students will visit all grades to explain the purpose and importance in helping those in need. Each student will be given a cardboard "rice bowl", which symbolize prayers and fasting, and a Lenten calendar. Thank you in advance for your participation in this program.
· Hand Chimes--Mrs. Angie Carson, OLPH Music teacher, is offering a Hand Chimes class for all OLPH School students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. The class will meet on Thursdays, beginning March 10th, after school until 4:00, and will continue through May 19th. The cost is $50 per student. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Carson at acarson@catholicweb.com or 423-298-6397.
· Makers Club--"Makers Club" is an eight week program that allows young people to explore engineering by taking part in directed projects. Sign up will end March 8. The Makers Club is planning on having two groups. The 3rd-5th grade group will concentrate on projects that can be built in a single meeting. The 6th-8th grade group will build a multi-week project. There is a charge of $80 per student which covers materials, tools, and fees. There are no refunds for students who miss a week. Due to a required safety class, students may not join after the club begins its official meetings. Meetings will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. The 6th-8th grade group will meet on Mondays in the PLC from 3:30 to 5:00; the 3rd-5th grade group will meet on Tuesdays in the multi-purpose room ("Scout Room" in Madonna Hall) from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. Student safety is very important; therefore, each child will need leather shoes, and snug fitting clothing that can be damaged (No school uniforms, please). If you have any questions about this program please contact Glenn Gass at 423-580-9528 or by email at fakermage@gmail.com . Please check out the following website for more information: http://OLPHmakersclub.blogspot.com/
SCHOOL INFORMATION: Ash Wednesday Mass times at OLPH Parish, Yearbook PDA's and Business Ads, School Committee openings, Sugar 'n Spice Brunch, VIRTUS training, Student application packets, Scrip cards, Calendar for School Year 2011-2012,A Taste of the Irish at NDHS, Speaker at NDHS
· Ash Wednesday Masses at OLPH will be Wed., March 9 at 8:15 A.M. (all students will attend), Noon, 5:30 P.M., and 7:30 P.M. (Spanish).
· PDA's/Yearbook ads--The yearbook committee is now taking orders for Public Display of Affections (PDA) ads for this year's yearbook. Commemorate your special student(s) with an ad in the yearbook; what a great way to remember kindergarten year, First Communion, and other events! The prices of the ads start at $15 for ⅛ of a page to $100 for a full page ad. Please place your ad order by March 11. Contact Mrs. Chris Polahar at polaharc@catholicweb.com or Mrs. Carleen Evans at bigorange@catholicweb.com , or 423-622-1481 for more information.
· Yearbook Ads for businesses--Are you a local business owner, or do you know a local business owner who would benefit from an ad in the OLPH School yearbook? We need your support! For several years our school has published a yearbook to preserve school memories. To help create a yearbook at a price that all families can afford, we count on support from local businesses through advertising. Ads range in price from $15 for business card size to $100 for a full page. Please place your ad order by March 11. Contact Mrs. Chris Polahar at polaharc@catholicweb.com or Mrs. Carleen Evans at bigorange@catholicweb.com for more information.
· Mardi Gras Carnival---Catch the Spirit!! The OLPH Mardi Gras Carnival will be on Saturday, March 5th. The Carnival will be held rain or shine! Activities will be moved indoors to the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms, as well as the library, cafeteria and gym, in the event of inclement weather. Come and cheer on the kids at 9:45 as they parade their floats around the school! The Carnival activities begin at 10:00 A.M. and end at 2:00 P.M. Gather up your family for a fun filled day of games, pony rides, climbing wall, inflatables, face painting, Jammin' Jars, and many more kid friendly activities. Tickets will be sold for the activities; the price of one ticket is 50 cents--the number of tickets required varies for each activity. Enjoy yummy carnival food or BBQ (all proceeds on BBQ sales go to the 8th grade; this booth is cash only). Participate in a silent auction and raffle for grand prizes. Show your school spirit by wearing the Mardi Gras Carnival t-shirt. We encourage you to wash your t-shirt prior to wear. Can't wait to see you there!!
· OLPH School Committee is now accepting applications for 2011-2012 School committee openings. School Committee meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School. This is an ideal way for working 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 Friday, April 1. If you have questions please contact Marina Delaney at 423-499-9260.
· Sugar 'n Spice--The OLPH Sugar and Spice Brunch returns this spring on Saturday, April 2nd. Celebrating "The Joy of Being You!" Women and girls of all ages, save the date and plan on attending this fabulous event. It brings together our school and parish communities to promote virtue, fellowship, and fun. There will be a guest speaker, auction/raffle, and other surprises. The event will be held in the OLPH School gym; tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the Family Honor Program, Religious Education, and Catholic Community Outreach. To decorate a table call Jan O'Boyle at 706-459-0265 or Cathy Oliver at 706-264-6966. Sign-up posters will be outside the school office and in Holy Family Hall. To donate an auction/raffle item, please call Gina Harris at 423-899-2670, Joni Hotchkiss at 423-290-3926, or the church office at 423-622-7232.
· VIRTUS training--A training session will be held on Monday, April 18 in the PLC, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. VIRTUS is a program for the protection of children and youth. The training is mandated by the Diocese of Knoxville, for all adults volunteering or working with children. This includes faculty, staff, substitute teachers, coaches, classroom volunteers and boy/scout leaders. Registration is done online at www.virtus.org .
· OLPH School is now accepting student applications for the 2011-2012 school year. If you would like to receive an application packet or schedule a tour, please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions, at 423-622-1481, or email Teresahennen@catholicweb.com
· Scrip Program--OLPH School has the Scrip gift card program up and running. If you want to order gift cards for special events or everyday shopping, please consider ordering through Scrip, and OLPH School will benefit from your purchase. For more information please contact Cissy West at cisnbill@bellsouth.net or 423-488-4217, or Marina Delaney at delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632.
· School calendar for 2011-2012 has been approved. Here is a brief summary of dates of interest:
o Wednesday, August 3, 2011--Registration Day
o Monday, August 8--First day of school for students--full day
o October 17--21--Fall Break
o November 23-25--Thanksgiving Break
o Monday, November 28--Bishop's Day (no school for students and teachers)
o December 22-January 8, 2012--Christmas Break (Teacher in-service Jan. 5 and 6)
o April 6-April 13--Easter Break
o Monday, May 21, 2012--Field Day and last day for students
· A Taste of the Irish--The Notre Dame High School Parent Association is sponsoring this event to raise money for the renovation of the school labs. The event includes wine tasting with food pairings, along with dinner, dancing, and silent auction. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. "A Taste of the Irish" will be held on the Notre Dame High School campus in the Varallo Center, on Saturday, March 12 from 7 P.M. to 11 P.M. Tickets are available online at www.myndhs.com or by calling 423-624-4618.
· Speaker at NDHS--Fr. Thomas Loya, radio host for EWTN "A Body of Truth", will speak on Wednesday, March 23, from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. in the NDHS Auditorium. The topic is "Living the Good Teen Life." Parents and students are invited to attend; pizza will be served from 6:30 to 7:00. Please RSVP to Mary Anne (NDHS front office, 423-624-4618), or online at alumni.myndhs.com by noon on Wednesday, March 23.
SPORTS: Spring Sports, Intramural Basketball (grades 3 & 4), OLPH Booster Club "spirit items"
· Spring Sports practices will begin the week of February 27. OLPH School has boys and girls tennis teams (6th-8th), co-ed track team (5th-8th), and a co-ed golf team (6th-8th). Meets/matches will be posted in upcoming Friday Fanfares and ParentsWeb. Parents of spring sports athletes, please have your fees paid by Monday, February 28, and all necessary paperwork turned in to Coach Close or the school office. GO RAMS!
· Intramural Basketball for grades 3rd and 4th --The dates for the Intramural Basketball program are the following Saturday mornings: March 12, March 19, March 26, April 9, and April 16, beginning at 9:00 A.M. The routine is: 9:00 to 9:30, practice on your half of the court; 9:30 to 10:00, play the team on the other half of the court. The playing schedule is: March 12--Team A v. Team B, and Team C v. Team D; March 19--Team A v. Team D, and Team B v. Team C; March 26--Team A v. Team C, and Team B v. Team D; April 9--Team C v. Team D, and Team A v. Team B; April 16, Team A v. parents, Team B v. parents, Team C v. parents, and Team D v. parents. If you have questions, please contact Coach Close at tclose1717@bellsouth.net .
· The following OLPH Booster Club "spirit items" are now for sale. Please stop by the school office if you would like to make your purchase and help support the OLPH Booster Club. These are two great items for athletes (especially with the upcoming tennis, golf and track season), students, and all family members!
*GREY "PROPERTY OF OLPH ATHLETICS" T-SHIRT-$10--these are approved for use in P.E. class for the current school year and next year!
*ATHLETIC TOWELS-$7
*POLY-CLEAR WATER BOTTLE- $3
*BALL CAPS--$12
*CERAMIC MUGS-$4
*PIZZA CUTTERS-$2
*MAGNETIC CLIPS-$1
*FRISBEES-$2
*LICENSE PLATES-$5
*TRI COLOR *PENS-$1
*STADIUM SEAT CUSHIONS-$5
*BLANKETS-$15