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LUNCH MENU
· Monday, November 7--Chicken & noodles, roll, green peas, salad, peaches, milk
· Tuesday, November 8--Meat loaf, roll, creamed potatoes, green beans, pears, milk
· Wednesday, November 9--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
· Thursday, November 10--Chicken sandwich, Tri-tater, fruit, pickles, cheese, milk
· Friday, November 11--Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, banana, milk
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works."--Psalm 145
The virtue for the month of November is "Goodness" (in all we do). Goodness is the desire to do good and to be good; this should always be at the front of a faithful Christian's mind. We know that Jesus came to forgive us and give us eternal life. We show our thanks for this gift in the good we do. "Praise the Lord for his goodness, and bless the King of the ages, so that his tent may be rebuilt in you with joy." Tobit 13:10 Virtue Mass: 7th grade, Tues., Nov. 22, 8:15.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
· Saturday, November 5--Entry test at NDHS for 8th graders
· Saturday, November 5--Nature's Place work day--more info. in School News
· Sunday, November 6--Scrip Sunday--more info. in School News
· Monday, November 7--Booster Club meeting, 6:00, school library
· Tuesday, November 8--7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Berean, AT OLPH
· Tuesday, November 8--Home and School meeting, 6:00, gym
· Wednesday, November 9--7/8 Soccer, 6:30, v. St. Jude, AT NDHS
· Thursday, November 10--7/8 Soccer, 4:30, v. Patriots, AT OLPH
· Thursday, November 10--Chick-fil-A Spirit Night--Gunbarrel Road, 4:00 to 9:00--more info. in School News
· Friday, November 11--Anniversary Celebration for Fr. Mike Creson--more info. in Church News
STUDENT NEWS: Ram Run pictures, OLPH RAMS hoody sweatshirts
· Ram Run pictures--Dear Parents, the Yearbook Staff is hoping that you took lots of pictures of this year's Ram Run. Help us remember the day in a big way by sharing your photos in the 2011-2012 yearbook. Please send the pictures or contact us --Carleen Evans at bigorange@catholicweb.com, or Chris Polahar at polaharc@catholicweb.com.
· OLPH RAMS hoody sweatshirts are being ordered by the OLPH Sports Booster Club. The grey hoody sweatshirt will have a Rams head on the front, with the words, "OLPH RAMS." An email was sent to all parents, as well as a paper order form sent with the students. The hoodies are available in sizes Youth Small through Adult XXL. The cost for sizes Youth Small through Adult XL is $20.00; the cost for Adult XXL is $25.00. The sweatshirt order form and payment (check made payable to OLPH Booster Club) are due to the school office by Wednesday, November 9. Delivery is expected before Thanksgiving. These are approved to wear in the classroom. And they would make great Christmas gifts! Go Rams!
SCHOOL NEWS: Nature's Place, Home and School meeting, Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Applications/Open House for 2012-2013 school year, Scrip Sunday
· Nature's Place-- There will be a work day, weather permitting, Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Nature's Place is close to completion; the application for certification by the Arbor Day Foundation will then be submitted. Saturday's activities include: constructing climbing platforms and steps, sanding cedar posts, preparing planting areas, and constructing the backdrop for the stage. Suggested tools to bring include power sanders, saws, shovels, and hammers. Please contact Matt Stovall if you are able to attend, phone 423-667-4762, or email Matt.Stovall@bwsc.net .
· Home and School Meeting --The second Home and School meeting of this school year will be held Tuesday, November 8, at 6:00 P.M., in the gym. The Committee is inviting the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to attend the meeting, as well as any student from any grade who wishes to attend. Breakfast with Santa will be discussed as well as updates from other Home and School events. Babysitting will not be available.
· Chick-fil-A Spirit Night will be Thursday, November 10 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Chick-fil-A restaurant located on Gunbarrel Road in front of Target/Kohl's. OLPH will receive 20% of sales from fliers that OLPH families turn in to Chick-fil-A during that time. The teacher with the most fliers turned in will win a Chick-fil-A Nugget tray for their classroom. Bring your family and friends to Chick-fil-A on Thursday, November 10th!
· Thanksgiving Food Drive-- OLPH School and Parish is helping Catholic Charities with their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Food will be collected for 250 families this year. Please send in the following food items by Friday, November 18th.
o Pre-K and Kindergarten: Cranberry Sauce and/or Canned Green Beans
o 1st and 2nd grades: Canned Yams
o 3rd and 4th grades: Jiffy Cornbread Mix
o 5th and 6th grades: Instant Mashed Potatoes
o 7th and 8th grades: Stove Top Stuffing and/or Canned Corn
· OLPH School is now accepting applications for the 2012/2013 school year. Open House for Pre-K and Kindergarten have been scheduled for the following dates: Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. in the School Library; Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in the School Library; and Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. in the Kindergarten and Pre-K classrooms. In addition, there will be an Open House for prospective families of students in all grades (Pre-K through 8th) on Sunday, March 11, 2012 after the 10:00 A.M. Mass. If you would like additional information please contact Teresa Hennen, Director of Admissions at 423-698-3274 or email teresahennen@catholicweb.com.
· Shop with Scrip-- Sunday, November 6th is "Scrip Sunday." Scrip cards will be available for purchase after the 10:00 Sunday Mass. Shopping with Scrip supports OLPH School without any fundraising....it doesn't get better than that! All you have to do is purchase Scrip cards at face value from your favorite retailers and use them in place of cash, checks or credit cards for purchases you were going to make any way. The retailers send us a cash discount and we split the profits with you 50/50. Purchase Scrip gift cards for ALL your shopping needs. Gas, groceries, gifts, dining out, home improvements-- If you want to get started and need help please contact Cissy West at cisnbill@epbfi.com or 423-488-4217 or Marina Delaney at delaneymarina@hotmail.com or 423-827-2632.
SPORTS: Football update
· Football News-- The OLPH Rams middle school team ended the season 12-1, earning the greatest number of victories in school history. The team included some of the very best players in Hamilton County. Tyler Enos, Alex Darras, Ricky Ballard, Addison Hutton, Michael Quatrano, and Nick Grannan enjoyed outstanding "All-Star" seasons. Others who played great include Gehrig Johnson, James Teal, and Pen Sibley. The Rams team also had the top cheerleaders in town! The U12 team had a winning season, with key victories over McCallie, Boyd Buchanan, and Signal Mountain. This team had a knack for pulling out the close games, winning the last two games on the final play of the game. Adams Robinson, Jeremy Harris and Sam Stovall were standouts. The U10 team lost by a touchdown in the playoffs, ending a great season. Curtis Dearing, Brendan Greene, and Jason Oliver were standouts. The U8 Rams are still playing and in contention for the Scenic City League Championship. These Rams defeated Hixson to advance to the semi-finals against Boynton. Bennett Brinson, Nicolas Robinson, Charlie Menham, and Ross Norman played great in the playoff victory. The U8 Rams play at 2:00 Saturday, November 5, at the Hixson Youth Complex.
CHURCH NEWS: Family Prayer Time, Anniversary Celebration for Fr. Mike Creson
· Family Prayer Time--Looking for some family prayer time? How about attending Mass and then praying the Rosary on the first Saturday of the month? Consider joining the Prayer Group on December 3, January 7, February 4, and March 3. Mass will be celebrated at 8:15, followed by the rosary.
· Anniversary celebration--Fr. Mike Creson will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his priestly ordination at a concelebrated Mass, presided by The Most Reverend Richard F. Stika, Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The Mass will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011, at 6:00 P.M. at OLPH Church. All are invited to attend this Anniversary Mass and the celebration dinner immediately following in the OLPH Parish gym. Please R.S.V.P. to Pam Franklin at 423-622-7232 or email franklin_olph@hotmail.com .