2/01/2013

February 4 - February 8, 2013


OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
February 4 - February 8, 2013 www.myolph.com
                             
"In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability." To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9140, or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA

LUNCH MENU
·         Monday, February 4--Hot dog & bun, baked beans, cole slaw, peaches, milk
·         Tuesday, February 5--Ham, macaroni & cheese, carrots, cottage cheese, peaches, milk
·         Wednesday, February 6--Tomato-spinach-cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·         Thursday, February 7--Hamburger & bun, oven fries, fruit, pickles-onions-cheese, milk
·         Friday, February 8--Baked potato, chili with beans, salad, oranges, milk

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. "Come, let us worship the Lord. Let us bow down in the presence of our maker, for he is the Lord our God."--Psalm 94

Our virtue for the month of February is "Responsibility."  Responsibility is the virtue that allows us to answer for our thoughts, attitudes, and actions, as well as the results of the decisions we have freely made, and accept the consequences of them.

A note from Father Jim Vick: If the yellow chain is connected at the exit archway between the church and school, please do NOT take it down and proceed out that exit. It is there for safety purposes. Also, do not park in the semi-circle in front of the church; that is a fire lane and you can be ticketed. The handicap parking in the driveway is for the handicapped only; again, you can be ticketed. Thank you for your cooperation.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·         Monday, February 4--5G Basketball, 4:00, v. CCS, at CCS (Chattanooga Christian School)
·         Monday, February 4--5B Basketball, 5:00, v. CCS, at CCS
·         Monday, February 4--VB Basketball, 5:00, v. Patriots, at OLPH
·         Monday, February 4--Booster Club meeting, 6:00, school library
·         Tuesday, February 5--TCAP Writing Assessment, 5th & 8th graders
·         Tuesday, February 5--5G Basketball, 4:00, v. BCA, at OLPH
·         Tuesday, February 5--5B Basketball, 5:00, v. BCA, at OLPH
·         Tuesday, February 5--VG Basketball, 6:15, v. BCA, at OLPH
·         Tuesday, February 5--VB Basketball, 7:30, v. BCA, at OLPH
·         Thursday, February 5-- Daisy Scout meeting, after school to 4:30, in Kindergarten building
·         Thursday, February 7--First Reconciliation, 6:00, OLPH Church (please note the new time)
·         Thursday, February 7--5B Basketball, 5:00, v. Patriots, at OLPH (note the new time)
·         Thursday, February 7--5G Basketball, 6:00, v. Patriots, at OLPH (note the new time)
·         Friday, February 8--5G Basketball, 4:30, v. Oakwood, at OLPH
·         Friday, February 8--5B Basketball, 5:30, v. Oakwood, at OLPH
·         Friday, February 8--VG Basketball, 6:45, v. Oakwood, at OLPH
·         Friday, February 8--VB Basketball, 8:00, v. Oakwood, at OLPH
·         Saturday, February 9--5G Basketball, 1:00, v. Silverdale, at OLPH (rescheduled from Feb. 11)
·         Saturday, February 9--5B Basketball, 2:15, v. Silverdale, at OLPH (rescheduled from Feb.11)
·         Saturday, February 9--Chatti Gras, 7:00 to 11:30, Chattanooga Trade & Convention Center)

Please note this correction to this year's calendar: Thursday, March 28, 2013 (Holy Thursday) school will dismiss at 11:30 to begin Easter Break.  Lunch will not be served.  After School Care will not be open. The calendar for next school year, 2013-2014, is at the end of this fanfare. This calendar was also emailed to parents.


STUDENT NEWS: Hats on Day
·         Hats on Day--During Catholic Schools Week, Wednesday was designated as "Hats on Day", in memory of Amanda Swartout, a student of OLPH School who bravely fought a brain tumor until her passing on April 19, 2011. One of Amanda's favorite organizations was "Amanda's Toy Closet" at LaBonheur Children's Hospital. OLPH students raised $500 for the organization. Thank you parents and students for your generosity.


SCHOOL NEWS: Babysitting, Chatti Gras, Pork roast sale/Men's softball, Ladies Bible Study
·         Babysitting for Chatti Gras--If you are in need of a babysitter for Chatti Gras and would like to request a list of available Notre Dame High School students, please email Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com .
·         Chatti Gras--WE ARE COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS TO CHATTIGRAS!! If you have not yet purchased your tickets, please swing by the office and pick them up, or go to www.chattigras.com to get them online. A limited number of tickets will be available after February 5, so please get your ticket before that date!
o   Tickets purchased online before February 4 will be mailed to you. Those purchased from Mon., Feb.  4 up until the day of the event will be available at the Will Call Table the evening of February 9. 
o   To volunteer to help with ChattiGras prior to or during the event, contact Cissy West at cwest@catholicweb.com . Many hands are needed. The Bidding for Good portion of the ChattiGras auction closes Monday, February 4. Please spread the word through email and Facebook. Family, friends, and alumni can be a part of this great event too, no matter where they live! Go to the www.chattigras.com website and click on "auction" to see where our items will be and set up your account to bid. Be sure to use the "Refer Friends" button to spread the word by Facebook, Twitter, and email!! We want to get top dollar for all those wonderful auction items you helped collect. Some items have been reserved for the silent auction during the event.
·         Pork roast sale/Men's softball--The Knights of Columbus 6099 is having their Annual Pork Loin Sale on Sunday, February 3rd. The cost is $25 for a fully seasoned and cooked/smoked pork roast. All proceeds go to the Right to Life Cause. Also, any adult male parishioners who would like to play competitive softball in a local Church League for the Knights of Columbus #6099 can contact Craig Bodnar at 423-314-7447. Practices will start the end of February.
·         Ladies Bible Study-- Are you looking to do something different for Lent? The OLPH Ladies Bible Study for Lent begins Wednesday, February 20th at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Family Hall.  This is a six week study.  Join us as we take hold of the power in Jesus' cross and apply it to our lives. The Life-giving Power of the Cross: Sharing in Christ's Victory; the cost is $8.00. Please contact Cathy Oliver by February 6 at 706-673-3029 or at catherineoliver@optilink.us to order a book. Nursery will be available in Madonna Hall if needed.

SPORTS NEWS: Basketball, Track information, Tennis information
·         Basketball--The basketball season at OLPH has begun! See calendar above for game schedule. OLPH School has the following four basketball teams: 5G (5th grade girls), 5B (5th grade boys), VG (varsity girls-grades 6, 7, 8), and VB (varsity boys-grades 6, 7, 8). Go Rams!!
·         Track information--Track sign-ups will be held through February 6.
o   OLPH School will have a varsity team for boys and girls in grades 6th-8th (coached by Miss Laura Goodhard), and a new elementary team for boys and girls in grades 3rd-5th (coached by Mrs. Kari Ingle).
o   There will be a meeting after school on February 14 for parents and students interested in joining either team. Questions about the varsity team can be addressed to Coach Goodhard at lgoodhard@catholicweb.com and elementary team to Coach Ingle at kmingle@catholicweb.com .
·         Tennis information--Tennis anyone? OLPH Middle School tennis sign up starts Monday, February 4th and is open to boys and girls in 5th through 8th grades. Mr. Gary McIntyre, Mrs. Corinne Hennen, and Mr. Blane Haywood will teach the students proper technique on forehands, backhands, and serves.
o   Practices will be held on Sundays from 1:00 to 2:00 at the McCallie courts off of Dodds Avenue, beginning Sunday, February 10th.  Matches start the week of March 4th, with an end-of-season tournament May 7th.
o   Tennis athletes need a racquet and good court shoes.  Match attire is white tennis skirt for girls and white shorts with pockets for the boys. OLPH supplies the tennis uniform shirt for both boys and girls.
o   A parent meeting will be held Sunday, February 19th at 1:00 P.M. at the McCallie courts while the children practice. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to Mary Pat Haywood at 706-459-6391, or haywood@epbfi.com . See you courtside!

OLPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

·         Friday, August 2, 2013 – In-service day for faculty and staff
·         Monday, August 5 – In-service day for faculty and staff
·         Tuesday, August 6 – Registration Day / In-service for faculty and staff
·         Wednesday, August 7 – In-service day for faculty and staff
·         Thursday, August 8 -  First day of school for students (full day)
·         Monday, September 2 – School closed for Labor Day
·         Friday, September 13 – Diocesan Celebration - dismissal at 11:30 for students and staff
·         Friday, October 11 – Diocesan In-service –no school for students
·         Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 – School closed for Fall Break
·         Friday, November 15 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
·         Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 - School closed for Thanksgiving Break
·         December, Friday 20 - Dismissal at 11:30 - begin Christmas Break
·         Monday, January 6, 2014 - In-service day for faculty and staff
·         Tuesday, January 7 – In-service for faculty and staff
·         Wednesday, January 8 – Students return to school (full day)
·         Monday, January 20 – School closed for MLK Day
·         Monday, February 17 – School closed for President’s Day
·         Tuesday, February 18 – School closed for Bishop’s Day
·         Friday, March 14 – Catechetical In-service - no school for students
·         Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 –School closed for Easter Break (this is the week before Easter Sunday)
·         Friday, May 23 – Last day of school for students – dismissal at 11:30
·         Monday, May 26 - School closed for Memorial Day
·         Tuesday, May 27 – In-service day for all faculty and staff
·         Wednesday, May 28 – In-service day for all faculty and staff





Blog Archive